B2 verb /skɪm/

skim

快速阅读

Meaning

to move quickly over a surface or to read something quickly

Example

She skimmed through the report before the meeting.

她在会议前快速浏览了报告。

B2 noun /səbˈskrɪp.ʃən/

Subscription

Meaning

a payment for regular delivery of a service or product; an arrangement to receive something regularly

Example

I canceled my Netflix subscription because I wasn't watching it enough.

我取消了我的Netflix订阅，因为我没有足够看它。

C1 verb /səbˈmɜːrdʒ/

submerge

淹没

Meaning

to put under water or cover with liquid

Example

The floodwaters threatened to submerge the village.

洪水威胁要淹没整个村庄。

C1 verb /skɪmp/

skimp

节省

Meaning

to use less of something than is necessary in order to save money or effort

Example

Don’t skimp on quality when buying a new laptop.

购买新笔记本时不要节省质量。

C2 adjective /ˈsækərɪn/

saccharine

幸福

Meaning

Excessively sweet or sentimental.

Example

His saccharine smile seemed insincere.

她在获得奖项时无法隐藏她的幸福。

B2 noun ˈsʌbstɪˌtut

substitute

替代品

Meaning

A person or thing acting or serving in place of another.

Example

Money cannot be a substitute for genuine happiness.

钱不能成为真正幸福的替代品。

B1 noun/verb /skɔːr/

score

分数

Meaning

a number of points achieved in a game or test; to gain points or achieve a goal

Example

He scored the winning goal in the final match.

他在最后一场比赛中进了制胜球。

A1 verb /seɪv/

save

拯救，保存

Meaning

to rescue from danger; to keep for future use

Example

It's important to save money for emergencies.

储蓄钱是为了应急情况很重要。

A2 noun /ˈsoʊldʒərz/

soldiers

Meaning

members of an army who serve their country in war or peace

Example

The soldiers marched proudly down the street.

C2 noun /ˈsaɪnɪkjʊər/

sinecure

轻松工作

Meaning

a position requiring little or no work but giving financial benefit or status

Example

He was given a sinecure at the university as a reward for his loyalty.

作为对他忠诚的奖励，他在大学获得了一个轻松的职位。

C1 verb /ʃraʊd/

shroud

覆盖

Meaning

to cover or hide; to wrap in cloth

Example

The mountain peak was shrouded in mist.

山顶被雾气笼罩。

C2 noun /sɪˈkwiːlə/

sequela

后遗症

Meaning

A condition that is the consequence of a previous disease or injury.

Example

Lung scarring can be a sequela of severe pneumonia.

肺部瘢痕可能是重症肺炎的后遗症。

C1 adjective /ˈsaɪz.mɪk/

seismic

地震的

Meaning

Relating to earthquakes or vibrations of the earth and its crust.

Example

The region is known for its seismic activity.

该地区以其地震活动而闻名。

B2 noun ˈʃɔːtkʌmɪŋz

shortcomings

短处

Meaning

A fault or failure to meet a certain standard; deficiencies.

Example

Institutional shortcomings affect student behavior negatively.

制度性短处对学生行为产生了负面影响。

C1 verb /sərˈpæs/

surpass

超越

Meaning

to exceed or go beyond

Example

Her performance surpassed all expectations.

她的表现超出了所有预期。

B2 noun /ˈsnoʊ.fɔːl/

Snowfall

降雪

Meaning

the process of snow falling from the sky; the amount of snow that falls

Example

The heavy snowfall blocked all the roads yesterday.

昨天下的大雪封锁了所有的道路。

B1 verb /swɪtʃ/

switch

切换

Meaning

to change from one thing to another; to exchange or replace

Example

I switched from coffee to tea.

我从咖啡转到茶。

C2 adjective /ˈspɔːrtɪv/

sportive

运动的

Meaning

Playful, lively, or full of fun.

Example

The children were in a sportive mood during the picnic.

孩子们在野餐时都很运动。

C1 verb /ʃʌnt/

shunt

转轨

Meaning

to move or turn aside; to push or divert from one track to another

Example

The train was shunted onto a different track.

火车被调到另一条轨道。

C1 verb /ˈstɪp.jʊ.leɪt/

stipulate

规定

Meaning

to demand or specify a condition in an agreement or contract

Example

The contract stipulates that payment must be made within 30 days.

合同规定付款必须在30天内完成。

B2 noun ˈsuː.pər.fuːdz

superfoods

超级食物

Meaning

Nutrient-dense foods that are particularly beneficial for health and well-being.

Example

Blueberries and spinach are superfoods rich in vitamins.

蓝莓和菠菜是富含维生素的超级食物。

C1 adjective /ʃruːd/

Shrewd

精明的; 聪明的; 机敏的

Meaning

having or showing sharp powers of judgment; astute

Example

The shrewd businessman made a profitable deal in the competitive market.

那个精明的商人，在竞争激烈的市场上达成了一笔有利可图的交易。

B2 noun /ˈsɑːrdʒənt/

sergeant

中士

Meaning

A rank of non-commissioned officer in the armed forces or police.

Example

The sergeant gave orders to the soldiers before the mission.

中士在任务前向士兵发出命令。

B2 verb /stroʊk/

stroke

抚摸

Meaning

to move your hand gently over something; to hit or touch something gently

Example

She stroked the cat's fur gently.

她轻轻地抚摸着猫的毛发。

C1 verb /ˈstaɪfəld/

stifled

压制

Meaning

to suppress, hold back, or prevent something from happening

Example

He stifled a laugh during the serious meeting.

他在严肃的会议中压制了笑声。

C1 adjective /ˈsæŋɡwɪn/

sanguine

乐观的

Meaning

Optimistic or positive, especially in a difficult situation.

Example

Despite the challenges, she remained sanguine about the future.

尽管面临挑战，她依然对未来保持乐观。

B2 noun /ˈsɑːfmɔːr/

sophomore

大二学生

Meaning

a student in their second year of study at a university or high school

Example

He’s a sophomore in college, studying computer science.

他是大学的二年级学生，学习计算机科学。

C1 noun /ˈsaɪd.laɪn dɪˈskʌʃənz/

sideline discussions

边缘讨论

Meaning

Informal or secondary conversations that occur outside the main agenda of a formal meeting.

Example

Sideline discussions often lead to agreements.

边缘讨论常常导致协议。

C2 adjective /ˈstɪdʒiən/

stygian

阴暗

Meaning

extremely dark, gloomy, or forbidding

Example

They walked through the stygian cave with torches.

他们拿着火把走过了阴暗的洞。

B2 adjective /spɒnˈteɪniəs/

Spontaneous

自发的

Meaning

done without planning; natural and unforced

Example

Their spontaneous dance in the rain was beautiful.

他们在雨中即兴的舞蹈非常美丽。

C1 adjective /ˌsʌbˈkɒn.ʃəs/

subconscious

潜意识

Meaning

Of or concerning the part of the mind which one is not fully aware of but which influences actions and feelings.

Example

Fears often come from the subconscious mind.

恐惧常常来自潜意识。

A2 verb /swɪm/

swim

游泳

Meaning

to move through water using body movements

Example

I love to swim in the ocean during summer.

我喜欢在夏天在海洋中游泳。

B2 noun /ʃɪt/

shit

屎

Meaning

a vulgar term for feces or excrement

Example

The dog made a mess by leaving its shit on the floor.

狗在地板上留下了它的屎，弄得一团糟。

A2 adjective /ˈʃaɪ.ni/

Shiny

闪亮的; 光亮的;

Meaning

reflecting light; bright and polished; glossy

Example

The shiny new car caught everyone's attention.

那辆闪亮的新车吸引了所有人的注意。

B2 noun /ˈspɒnsəʃɪp/

sponsorship

赞助

Meaning

the act of supporting an event, activity, person, or organization financially or through other resources

Example

The event was made possible due to the sponsorship of several big companies.

由于几家大公司的赞助，活动得以举行。

C2 noun /seɪn/

seine

大网

Meaning

A large fishing net that hangs vertically in the water.

Example

The fishermen cast their seine into the river.

渔民把他们的大网扔进了河里。

A1 verb /stɒp/

stop

停止

Meaning

to cease moving or operating; to halt; to prevent

Example

Please stop talking during the movie.

请在电影期间停止说话。

C2 noun /ˈstænʃən/

stanchion

支柱

Meaning

a strong upright bar or post used as support or to control movement

Example

The red rope was attached to the stanchions to guide the crowd.

红色绳子被固定在支柱上以引导人群。

B1 adverb /sɪɡˈnɪfɪkəntli/

significantly

显著

Meaning

in a way that is large or important enough to have an effect

Example

The economy has significantly improved over the last decade.

过去十年中，经济显著改善。

C2 adjective /ˌsɒfəˈmɒrɪk/

sophomoric

不成熟

Meaning

showing immaturity and overconfidence, like a sophomore

Example

His sophomoric behavior embarrassed his friends.

他的不成熟行为让他的朋友们感到尴尬。

A2 noun /ˈsuːt.keɪs/

suitcase

行李箱

Meaning

A portable rectangular container for carrying clothes and personal items when traveling

Example

She packed her clothes into a suitcase for the trip.

她把衣服打包到旅行用的行李箱里。

B1 noun /ˈsæm.pəl/

Sample

样本

Meaning

a small part taken as an example of the whole; a specimen

Example

The doctor took a blood sample for testing.

医生取了一个血液样本进行测试。

B1 noun /steɪk/

steak

牛排

Meaning

a thick slice of meat, typically beef, cooked by grilling or frying

Example

He ordered a grilled steak with vegetables.

他点了一块配蔬菜的烤牛排。

B1 verb /stæmp/

stamp

Meaning

To bring down (one's foot) heavily on the ground; to imprint a mark or seal.

Example

She stamped her foot in frustration.

B2 noun /ˈsmɑːrt.nəs/

Smartness

智慧；机智；整洁和时尚的外观

Meaning

intelligence; cleverness; neat and fashionable appearance

Example

Her smartness in solving problems impressed everyone.

她在解决问题时的智慧给大家留下了深刻印象。

B2 adjective /ˈspɪr.ɪ.tʃu.əl/

Spiritual

精神的; 宗教的; 神圣的

Meaning

relating to the human spirit or soul; religious or sacred

Example

She found spiritual peace through meditation.

她通过冥想找到了精神的平静。

A1 modal verb /ʃʊd/

should

应该

Meaning

used to indicate obligation or duty

Example

You should study for your exams.

你应该为考试学习。

B2 noun /ˈspesɪmən/

Specimen

样本; 标本; 例子

Meaning

an individual example of something; a sample collected for scientific study or testing

Example

The scientist collected a blood specimen for analysis.

科学家收集了一份血液标本进行分析。

B2 noun /ˌsɛkʃuˈæləti/

sexuality

性别认同

Meaning

a person's capacity for sexual feelings and orientation

Example

She spoke openly about her sexuality and identity.

她公开谈论了她的性别认同和身份。

C1 noun səˈsteɪ.nə.bəl tekˈnɒl.ə.dʒi

sustainable technology

可持续技术

Meaning

Technology designed to meet present needs without compromising future generations' ability to meet their needs.

Example

Sustainable technology ensures a cleaner future.

可持续技术确保更清洁的未来。

A2 verb /sɔːrt/

sort

排序

Meaning

to arrange or categorize something

Example

Please sort the files by date.

请按日期排序文件。

C2 noun /ˈseɪnjər/

seignior

封建领主

Meaning

A feudal lord; a man of authority in medieval Europe.

Example

The seignior demanded taxes from the peasants.

封建领主向农民征税。

B2 noun /səˈspens/

Suspense

悬念

Meaning

a feeling of excited or anxious uncertainty about what will happen

Example

The movie kept us in suspense until the very end.

电影让我们一直处于悬念中，直到最后。

C2 adjective /suːˈpɜːrnəl/

supernal

天上的

Meaning

Relating to the heavens; celestial or divine.

Example

The painting captured a supernal beauty that felt otherworldly.

这幅画捕捉到了一个天上的美丽，感觉像是另一个世界的。

C1 noun ˈsɛlfləsnɪs

selflessness

无私

Meaning

The quality of being concerned more with the needs of others than with one's own.

Example

Selflessness is a key value for community building.

无私是社区建设中的关键价值。

B1 noun sɪˈkjʊə.rɪ.ti

security

安全

Meaning

The state of being free from danger, threat, or loss.

Example

Food security is essential for human survival.

食品安全对人类生存至关重要。

B2 noun /spɑːrk/

Spark

火花

Meaning

a small fiery particle thrown off from a fire; a flash of light; something that triggers or initiates

Example

A spark from the campfire ignited the dry leaves.

篝火中的一颗火花点燃了干叶。

B2 verb /slæʃ/

slash

切割

Meaning

to cut with a sharp blade; to reduce drastically

Example

The company slashed prices to attract more customers.

公司大幅削减价格以吸引更多顾客。

A2 noun /spiːtʃ/

Speech

演讲; 演说;

Meaning

formal address or discourse delivered to an audience; the expression of thoughts in spoken words

Example

The president gave an inspiring speech to the nation.

总统向国家发表了鼓舞人心的演讲。

B2 noun /ˈswiː.pər/

Sweeper

扫地工

Meaning

a person whose job is to clean floors and streets by sweeping

Example

The sweeper cleaned the school corridor every morning.

扫地工每天早上清扫学校的走廊。

A2 adjective /ˈsuːpər/

super

超级

Meaning

excellent; very good

Example

She did a super job on the project.

她在项目中做得非常好。

C2 noun /ˈsɪmpəltən/

simpleton

傻瓜

Meaning

a foolish or gullible person

Example

They treated him like a simpleton who could not understand anything complex.

他们把他当作一个无法理解复杂事物的傻瓜对待。

C1 verb /səbˈsaɪd/

subside

减少

Meaning

to become less intense, violent, or severe; to sink or fall to a lower level

Example

After the storm, the floodwaters began to subside.

风暴过后，洪水开始退去。

C2 noun /ˈsɪʒ.ən/

scission

分裂

Meaning

the act of cutting or dividing something

Example

The political party suffered a scission over ideological disputes.

政党因意识形态争议而经历了分裂。

B1 noun /soʊl/

Soul

灵魂

Meaning

the spiritual or immaterial essence of a human being or animal; a person's emotional or intellectual nature

Example

She poured her heart and soul into her artwork.

她将自己的心和灵魂投入到艺术创作中。

C1 verb /səbˈdjuː/

subdue

Meaning

To bring under control, especially by force; to overcome or quiet.

Example

The army was able to subdue the rebellion quickly.

C2 adjective /ˈsɪbɪlaɪn/

sibylline

希比林

Meaning

Prophetic, mysterious, or cryptic in meaning.

Example

The old woman gave a sibylline warning about the future.

那位老妇人对未来做出了一个希比林的警告。

A2 adjective /sɪk/

Sick

生病的; 恶心的; 不舒服

Meaning

unwell; having a disease or illness; feeling nauseous

Example

She stayed home from work because she was feeling sick.

她因为感觉不舒服而请假在家。

B2 noun səbˈstænʃəl ˈɪmpækt

substantial impact

重大影响

Meaning

A significant, considerable, and meaningful effect or influence.

Example

Substantial impact is possible even with a few hours of volunteering.

即使是几个小时的志愿者工作，也能产生重大影响。

C1 adjective /ˈsteɪtli/

stately

庄严和宏伟

Meaning

Having a dignified, majestic, and impressive appearance or manner.

Example

The stately mansion stood at the end of the long driveway.

那座庄严的豪宅位于长长的车道尽头。

B2 adjective /ˈskeptɪkəl/

Sceptical

怀疑的; 不信任的; 对某事的真相持怀疑态度

Meaning

having doubts; not easily convinced; questioning the truth of something

Example

Many scientists remain sceptical about the new theory.

许多科学家对新理论持怀疑态度。

C1 noun /ˈsɛntɪnəl/

sentinel

哨兵

Meaning

A soldier or guard whose job is to stand and keep watch.

Example

A sentinel stood at the entrance of the camp.

一个哨兵站在营地的入口处。

A1 adjective /ˈspɛʃəl/

special

特别

Meaning

different from what is usual; better or greater than normal

Example

This gift is very special to me.

这份礼物对我来说非常特别。

C1 verb /splaɪs/

splice

拼接

Meaning

to join two pieces of rope, film, or other material by weaving or attaching them together

Example

The technician spliced the two wires to restore the connection.

技术员将两根电线拼接起来以恢复连接。

B2 adjective /ˈsiː.z ə n.əl/

Seasonal

季节性

Meaning

relating to or occurring in a particular season; changing according to the seasons

Example

Many businesses hire seasonal workers during the holidays.

许多公司在假期期间雇用季节性工人。

C1 verb /slɪŋk/

slink

悄悄移动

Meaning

to move quietly and secretly, often to avoid being noticed

Example

The cat slunk into the room without making a sound.

猫悄悄地进入房间，没有发出任何声音。

C1 adjective /ˈsɜːrpənˌtiːn/

serpentine

蛇形的

Meaning

Having the shape, movement, or qualities of a serpent; winding or twisting.

Example

The road took a serpentine path through the mountains.

这条路穿过山脉，呈蛇形蜿蜒。

B2 noun /ˈsikwəns/

Sequence

序列

Meaning

a particular order in which related events, movements, or things follow each other; a set of related events, movements, or things that follow each other in a particular order

Example

The dance sequence was perfectly choreographed.

舞蹈序列被完美地编排。

C2 adjective /səˈprɛsəbl̩/

suppressible

可抑制的

Meaning

capable of being restrained, controlled, or prevented

Example

The symptoms of the disease are suppressible with medication.

疾病的症状可以通过药物抑制。

A2 noun /seɪl/

sale

促销

Meaning

the exchange of a commodity for money; the action of selling something

Example

The store is having a sale on winter clothing.

商店正在进行冬季衣物的促销。

C1 noun /sɪˈnɒpsɪs/

synopsis

概述

Meaning

a brief summary of the main points of a text, film, or research

Example

The publisher asked the author to submit a one-page synopsis of the novel.

出版商要求作者提交小说的单页概述。

C1 noun /slɪt/

Slit

裂缝

Meaning

a long narrow opening or cut

Example

There was a small slit in the fabric.

布料上有一个小裂缝。

B2 adjective /sɔːr/

sore

酸痛

Meaning

painful or aching, usually in a specific part of the body

Example

After the long run, my legs were sore.

长跑后，我的腿很酸痛。

C1 adjective /ˌsækrɪˈfɪʃəl/

sacrificial

祭献的

Meaning

Relating to or involving sacrifice.

Example

The lamb was used as a sacrificial offering in the ritual.

这只羊在仪式中被用作祭献的礼物。

C1 adjective /ˈsted.fæst/

Steadfast

坚定; 坚决; 不动摇

Meaning

firm in belief, determination, or adherence; unwavering

Example

She remained steadfast in her commitment to helping the poor.

她在帮助穷人方面保持坚定的决心。

B1 adjective /ˈsætɪsfaɪd/

satisfied

满意

Meaning

Pleased or content with what has been achieved or received.

Example

He felt satisfied after finishing his project.

完成项目后，他感到满意。

C1 verb /ˈstriːmlaɪnɪŋ/

streamlining

精简

Meaning

The process of making an organization or system more efficient by simplifying or eliminating unnecessary steps

Example

Streamlining processes can significantly reduce operational costs.

精简过程可以显著减少运营成本。

C1 verb/noun /skɒtʃ/

scotch

结束 / 苏格兰威士忌

Meaning

to put an end to something; also a type of whisky

Example

The report scotched the rumors of a merger.

报告停止了关于合并的谣言。

A1 noun /ʃɒp/

shop

商店

Meaning

a place where goods are sold to customers

Example

I need to go to the shop to buy some groceries.

我需要去商店买一些杂货。

B1 noun /ˈsʌn.flaʊər/

Sun flower

向日葵

Meaning

a large yellow flower that turns to face the sun

Example

The sunflower field looked amazing in the bright sunlight.

向日葵田在明亮的阳光下看起来很美。

B2 noun /swɪŋ/

Swing

秋千

Meaning

move or cause to move back and forth or from side to side while suspended or on an axis

Example

The children love to swing in the park.

孩子们喜欢在公园里荡秋千。

B2 noun /ˈsɛnətər/

senator

参议员

Meaning

a member of a senate, especially in a legislative body

Example

The senator spoke passionately about environmental policies.

参议员激情地谈论环境政策。

B2 verb /ˈsʌməraɪz/

summarize

总结

Meaning

To give a brief statement of the main points of something

Example

She summarized the report in just a few minutes.

她在几分钟内总结了报告。

C2 adjective /ˈsɒmnələnt/

somnolent

昏昏欲睡

Meaning

Sleepy or drowsy; causing a desire to sleep.

Example

The somnolent lecture made half the class fall asleep.

那堂昏昏欲睡的讲座让一半的班级都睡着了。

B2 adverb /ˈskeəs.li/

Scarcely

几乎; 几乎不; 仅仅

Meaning

hardly; barely; only just

Example

I could scarcely believe my eyes.

我几乎不敢相信自己的眼睛。

A1 verb /sɪt/

sit

坐

Meaning

to rest in a seated position; to be located

Example

Please sit down and make yourself comfortable.

请坐下并让自己舒服。

B2 noun /steɪn/

Stain

污点; 斑点

Meaning

a colored patch or dirty mark that is difficult to remove; a blemish or damage to reputation

Example

There was a coffee stain on his white shirt.

他的白衬衫上有咖啡渍。

B2 noun /sɪɡˈnɪf.ɪ.kəns/

Significance

重要性

Meaning

the quality of being worthy of attention; importance

Example

The discovery has great significance for medical research.

这个发现对医学研究具有重要意义。

C2 noun /spliːn/

spleen

脾脏; 愤怒

Meaning

an organ in the body that produces lymphocytes and filters blood; also refers to bad temper or spite

Example

He vented his spleen on his coworkers after the meeting.

会议后，他把愤怒发泄在同事身上。

B2 phrase ˈsɛvən ˈhæbɪts

seven habits

七个习惯

Meaning

Regular behaviors or actions that are done consistently over time, specifically referring to a set of seven key practices.

Example

Even habits help in maintaining a balanced lifestyle.

即使是习惯也有助于保持平衡的生活方式。

B1 verb /spɛl/

spell

拼写

Meaning

to write or name the letters of a word in order; to mean or result in something

Example

Can you spell your name for me?

你能为我拼写你的名字吗？

A2 adjective /skɛrd/

scared

害怕的

Meaning

feeling afraid or worried

Example

She was scared of the dark.

她害怕黑暗。

A2 noun ˈsaɪəns

science

科学

Meaning

The intellectual and practical activity encompassing the systematic study of the structure and behaviour of the physical and natural world through observation and experiment.

Example

Science continues to explore the unknown.

科学继续探索未知。

B2 noun /ˈsɪnənɪm/

Synonym

同义词

Meaning

a word or phrase that means exactly or nearly the same as another word or phrase in the same language

Example

Happy and joyful are synonyms.

幸福和快乐是同义词。

C1 noun /ˈsæf.rən/

Saffron

藏红花

Meaning

a deep yellow-orange color; an expensive spice derived from crocus flowers

Example

The saffron fabric looked beautiful in the sunlight.

藏红花的面料在阳光下看起来非常美丽。

C2 noun /ˈsfɛrɔɪd/

spheroid

椭球体

Meaning

A three-dimensional shape that is almost spherical but slightly flattened or elongated.

Example

The Earth is not a perfect sphere but an oblate spheroid.

地球不是一个完美的球体，而是一个扁球体。

B1 noun, verb /strɪŋ/

string

线

Meaning

a thin piece of cord or thread; to tie or fasten with a string

Example

She tied the package with a string.

她用一根线绑了包裹。

B2 noun /ˈsɪləbəs/

syllabus

教学大纲

Meaning

An outline or summary of topics to be covered in a course of study.

Example

The professor handed out the syllabus on the first day of class.

教授在第一天的课上发放了教学大纲。

B2 verb /straɪv/

strive

奋斗

Meaning

To make great efforts to achieve or obtain something.

Example

She strives to be the best student in her class.

她努力成为班里最好的学生。

A1 noun /ʃɜːrt/

Shirt

衬衫

Meaning

a piece of clothing worn on the upper body with sleeves and buttons

Example

He wore a white shirt to the office.

他穿了一件白衬衫去办公室。

B1 verb /slɪp/

slip

滑倒

Meaning

to lose balance or fall while moving, or to accidentally slide from a position

Example

She slipped on the wet floor and fell.

她在湿滑的地板上滑倒了。

B2 verb /ʃriːk/

shriek

尖叫

Meaning

to make a loud, high-pitched cry

Example

She shrieked when she saw the spider.

她看到蜘蛛时尖叫了。

C2 verb /ˈsæŋktɪfaɪ/

sanctify

圣化

Meaning

to make holy or sacred; to purify

Example

The priest will sanctify the marriage ceremony.

牧师将祝圣婚礼仪式。

C2 noun /ˈsuːθˌseɪər/

soothsayer

预言家

Meaning

a person who claims to predict the future

Example

The king consulted a soothsayer before going to war.

国王在出征前咨询了一个算命师。

B1 noun/adjective /ˈstændɪŋ/

standing

地位 / 声誉

Meaning

status, reputation, or position; also the act of being upright on the feet

Example

He has high standing in the community for his charity work.

由于他的慈善工作，他在社区中有很高的声誉。

B2 noun /ˈʃɛərˌhoʊldər/

shareholder

股东

Meaning

an individual or organization that owns shares in a company

Example

Each shareholder has the right to vote at the annual meeting.

每个股东都有权在年度大会上投票。

B2 noun /səˈplaɪə(r)/

supplier

供应商

Meaning

a person or company that provides goods or services

Example

The supplier delivered the products on time.

供应商按时交付了产品。

B1 adjective /ˈsensəbəl/

Sensible

明智的; 实际的; 合理的

Meaning

having or showing good sense; practical and reasonable

Example

It would be sensible to take an umbrella because it might rain.

带伞是明智的，因为可能会下雨。

B1 adjective /ˈskɪlfʊl/

Skilful

熟练的; 能手; 专家

Meaning

having or showing skill; expert and accomplished

Example

The skilful surgeon performed the operation with great precision.

熟练的外科医生以极高的精确度完成了手术。

C1 noun /ˌsɒl.jʊˈbɪləti/

solubility

溶解度

Meaning

The ability of a substance to dissolve in a solvent.

Example

The solubility of salt in water is high.

盐在水中的溶解度很高。

B2 adjective /stɪf/

Stiff

僵硬的; 坚固的; 刚硬的

Meaning

not easily bent or changed; rigid; firm

Example

The old wooden board was too stiff to bend.

那块老木板太硬了，弯不起来。