B2 noun /skʌl/

Skull

头骨

Meaning

the bony framework of the head that protects the brain

Example

The doctor examined the skull X-ray carefully.

医生仔细检查了头骨的X光片。

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。

C2 adjective /səˈdʒɛstəbəl/

suggestible

易受影响的

Meaning

easily influenced by the suggestions of others

Example

Children are highly suggestible and may believe what they are told.

孩子们很容易受到影响，可能会相信他们被告知的事情。

B2 noun /ˈskɒlərʃɪp/

scholarship

奖学金

Meaning

an award or grant to support a student's education

Example

She received a scholarship to study abroad.

她获得了一项奖学金，以便出国留学。

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。

A2 noun /ˈspaɪ.dər/

Spider

蜘蛛

Meaning

a small creature with eight legs that makes webs to catch insects

Example

The spider caught a fly in its web.

蜘蛛在它的网中抓住了一只苍蝇。

B2 adjective /ˈsæv.ɪdʒ/

Savage

野蛮的; 残忍的; 未开化的

Meaning

extremely cruel or violent; wild and fierce; uncivilized

Example

The savage attack shocked everyone.

野蛮的攻击震惊了所有人。

C2 noun /slaɪt/

sleight

技巧

Meaning

Skill or dexterity, especially in performing tricks.

Example

The magician amazed the crowd with his sleight of hand.

魔术师用他的技巧惊艳了观众。

B2 noun ˈsʌbˌaɪtəlz

subtitles

字幕

Meaning

Captions displayed at the bottom of a movie or television screen that translate or transcribe the dialogue or narrative.

Example

Use subtitles for better understanding.

使用字幕以更好地理解。

C2 adjective /sʌbˈlɪŋɡwəl/

sublingual

舌下

Meaning

situated or applied under the tongue

Example

The doctor prescribed a sublingual tablet for faster absorption.

医生为更快的吸收开了舌下药片。

B2 verb /səˈrɛndər/

surrender

投降

Meaning

to give up or yield to an opponent or authority

Example

The army finally surrendered after weeks of fighting.

在几周的战斗后，军队终于投降了。

B2 noun /sneɪl/

Snail

蜗牛

Meaning

a small soft creature with a shell on its back that moves very slowly

Example

The snail left a shiny trail as it crawled across the leaf.

蜗牛在叶子上爬行时留下了一条闪亮的痕迹。

C2 noun /ˌsɒ̃ˈfrwɑː/

sangfroid

冷静

Meaning

Composure or coolness under pressure.

Example

She impressed everyone with her sangfroid during the interview.

她在面试中以冷静给大家留下了深刻印象。

C2 noun /ˈstrɪplɪŋ/

stripling

年轻人

Meaning

a young man who is not yet fully grown

Example

The stripling dreamed of becoming a brave knight.

那个年轻人梦想成为一个勇敢的骑士。

B2 adjective /suːˈpɜːrb/

superb

极好的

Meaning

extremely good; excellent

Example

The hotel provided superb service during our stay.

酒店在我们停留期间提供了极好的服务。

B1 noun, verb /ˈseɪ.lɪŋ/

sailing

帆船运动

Meaning

The act of traveling in a boat or ship using sails; the sport or activity of navigating a boat with sails.

Example

We went sailing on the lake during the summer.

我们夏天在湖上去帆船运动。

B2 verb /ˈsɒfən/

soften

使变软

Meaning

to make or become less hard, severe, or strong.

Example

Heat will soften the butter quickly.

热量会很快使黄油变软。

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 /ˈskrɪptʃərəl/

scriptural

圣经的

Meaning

Relating to or contained in the scriptures or holy writings.

Example

The priest gave a scriptural reference during the sermon.

牧师在布道中引用了圣经的参考。

C1 noun ˈsʌs.tɪ.nəns

Sustenance

维持生命的食物或支持

Meaning

Food or support necessary for sustaining life

Example

Water is essential for human sustenance.

水是人类生存的必要条件。

B2 noun /speɪd/

Spade

铲子

Meaning

a tool with a flat blade for digging; a playing card suit

Example

The gardener used a spade to dig holes for planting flowers.

园丁用铲子挖洞种花。

B2 verb /stɜːr/

stir

搅拌

Meaning

to mix or move something in a circular motion, especially in liquid

Example

She stirred the soup to make sure it didn't burn.

她搅拌汤，以确保它不会烧焦。

C1 noun /ˈslændər/

Slander

诽谤

Meaning

the action of making false spoken statements damaging to someone's reputation

Example

The politician sued the newspaper for slander.

政治家因诽谤起诉了报纸。

B2 noun/verb /stʌmp/

stump

树桩，困惑

Meaning

the base of a tree left after the trunk is cut down; to puzzle or confuse

Example

The question completely stumped the students.

这个问题完全困扰了学生。

B2 verb, noun /sniːz/

sneeze

打喷嚏

Meaning

to expel air involuntarily from the nose and mouth due to irritation; the act of sneezing

Example

I had to sneeze during the meeting.

我在会议中不得不打喷嚏。

C2 adjective /ˌsuː.pər.ɪˈrɑː.ɡə.tɔːr.i/

supererogatory

超额的

Meaning

Going beyond what is required or expected; more than necessary.

Example

His donation was supererogatory, far beyond what anyone had asked for.

他的捐赠是超额的，远远超过任何人要求的。

B2 adjective /ˈstaɪ.lɪʃ/

Stylish

时尚和有吸引力；在外观上有优雅或品味

Meaning

fashionable and attractive; having elegance or taste in appearance

Example

She wore a stylish dress to the party.

她穿着一件时尚的裙子参加派对。

B2 noun /ˈsɪnˌdroʊm/

syndrome

综合症

Meaning

a group of symptoms that occur together and characterize a condition or disease

Example

Down syndrome affects a person's physical and mental development.

唐氏综合症影响一个人的身体和智力发展。

C1 adverb /ˈsɜːrtʃɪŋli/

searchingly

寻找地

Meaning

In a way that seems to look for hidden meanings or truth.

Example

She looked at him searchingly, hoping for an honest answer.

她带着寻求的目光看着他，希望得到诚实的回答。

B1 noun /ˈsteɪt.mənt/

Statement

声明

Meaning

a definite or clear expression of something in speech or writing; an official account of facts

Example

The CEO issued a statement about the company's future plans.

首席执行官发布了一份关于公司未来计划的声明。

A1 determiner /sʌtʃ/

such

这样的

Meaning

of the type previously mentioned or specified

Example

I have never seen such a beautiful painting.

我从未见过这样的美丽画作。

C1 noun /səbˈmɜːrdʒəns/

submergence

沉没

Meaning

the act or process of being submerged or going underwater

Example

The submergence of coastal areas is a major concern due to rising sea levels.

由于海平面上升，沿海地区的沉没成为一个重大问题。

A1 noun /skaɪ/

Sky

天空

Meaning

the region of the atmosphere and outer space seen from the earth

Example

The sky is blue today.

今天的天空是蓝色的。

B1 adjective /səˈpəʊzd/

supposed

假定的

Meaning

generally believed or assumed, but not necessarily true

Example

This is the supposed solution to the problem.

这是问题的假定解决方案。

B2 noun səˈsteɪnəbl dɪˈvɛləpmənt

Sustainable Development

可持续发展

Meaning

Development that meets present needs without compromising the ability of future generations to meet their own needs.

Example

Eco-tourism contributes to sustainable development in local communities.

生态旅游有助于当地社区的可持续发展。

B2 adjective /ˈstʌf.i/

Stuffy

缺乏新鲜空气; 通风不良; 态度正式和保守

Meaning

lacking fresh air; poorly ventilated; formal and conservative in attitude

Example

The room was stuffy and needed fresh air.

房间里缺乏新鲜空气，需要新鲜空气。

A1 verb /set/

set

设置

Meaning

to put or place something in a position; to establish

Example

She set the book on the table.

她把书放在桌子上。

B1 verb /ʃɪft/

shift

转移

Meaning

To move or change from one place, position, or situation to another.

Example

She had to shift her focus to the new project.

她不得不将注意力转向新项目。

C2 adjective /sɪˈdɪʃəs/

seditious

煽动叛乱的

Meaning

Encouraging rebellion against authority.

Example

The activist spread seditious pamphlets among the crowd.

活动家在群众中散发了煽动叛乱的传单。

C2 noun /ˈstrætədʒəm/

stratagem

计策

Meaning

a plan or scheme designed to achieve a particular goal, often by trickery

Example

The general devised a clever stratagem to outwit the enemy.

将军设计了一个巧妙的计策来智胜敌人。

C1 noun /ˈseɪɑːns/

seance

灵媒会议

Meaning

A meeting where people attempt to communicate with the spirits of the dead.

Example

They held a seance to contact their late grandmother.

他们举行了灵媒会议，以联系已故的祖母。

B1 noun ˈstrʌk.tʃər

structure

结构

Meaning

The arrangement of and relations between the parts or elements of something complex.

Example

The structure is designed for safety and functionality.

该结构是为安全和功能性设计的。

C1 adjective /steɪd/

staid

严肃，受尊敬的

Meaning

Serious, respectable, and unadventurous.

Example

He came from a staid family background.

他来自一个严肃的家庭。

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。

B2 verb /ˈsuːpərvaɪz/

supervise

监督

Meaning

to watch and direct a person or activity to ensure things are done correctly

Example

The teacher supervises students during the exam.

老师在考试期间监督学生。

C1 noun /ˈstrɑːtəm/

stratum

层

Meaning

a layer or level of material, or a social class in society

Example

The upper stratum of society enjoyed privileges not available to others.

社会上层享有其他人无法获得的特权。

A2 verb /səkˈsiːd/

succeed

成功

Meaning

to achieve the desired aim or result; to do well

Example

She worked hard to succeed in her career.

她努力工作，力图在事业中取得成功。

B2 noun /ˈsɪr.i.əs.nəs/

Seriousness

严肃; 重要

Meaning

the quality of being serious; gravity; importance

Example

The seriousness of the situation became clear when the doctor spoke.

当医生说话时，情况的严肃性变得明显。

A1 noun /ʃuː/

Shoe

鞋子

Meaning

covering for the foot, typically made of leather or cloth

Example

She bought a new pair of running shoes for exercise.

她买了一双新的跑步鞋来锻炼。

A2 noun /stɔːrm/

Storm

风暴

Meaning

a violent weather condition with strong winds, rain, thunder, and lightning

Example

The storm caused power outages across the city.

风暴导致全市断电。

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。

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。

B2 noun, verb /slænt/

slant

偏见观点

Meaning

A particular point of view; to slope or lean in a particular direction.

Example

The article had a political slant.

文章有政治倾向。

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。

C2 noun /ˈsætər/

satyr

幸福

Meaning

a creature from Greek mythology depicted as a lustful being, often half-man and half-goat; by extension, a lecherous man

Example

In the museum mural, a satyr plays the panpipes while dancing in the woods.

当她获得奖项时，她无法掩饰自己的幸福。

B1 noun /ˈsʌb.stəns/

Substance

物质

Meaning

a particular kind of matter with uniform properties; the essential nature of something; material or content

Example

The scientist analyzed the unknown substance in the laboratory.

科学家在实验室分析了未知物质。

C2 noun /ˈsɛpəlkər/

sepulcher

墓室

Meaning

A small room or monument, cut in rock or built of stone, in which a dead person is buried.

Example

The ancient king was laid to rest in a grand sepulcher.

古代国王被安葬在一个宏伟的墓室中。

A1 verb /seɪ/

say

说

Meaning

to speak words; to express something in words

Example

She said hello to me.

她对我说了你好。

C1 adjective /ˈʃeɪm.ləs/

Shameless

无耻的

Meaning

having no shame; bold and rude; impudent

Example

The shameless politician refused to apologize for his mistakes.

那个无耻的政治家拒绝为他的错误道歉。

B2 noun /ˈʃepərd/

Shepherd

牧羊人

Meaning

a person who tends and guards sheep

Example

The shepherd guided his flock to the green pasture.

牧羊人把他的羊群引导到绿色的牧场。

B1 adjective /sɪˈlek.tɪd/

selected

选定的

Meaning

carefully chosen from a group for a particular purpose

Example

He was one of the selected candidates for the scholarship.

他是获得奖学金的选定候选人之一。

B1 adjective /ˈsʌm.wʌt/

Somewhat

有点; 稍微; 适度

Meaning

to some extent; rather; moderately

Example

The movie was somewhat interesting but not great.

这部电影有点有趣，但不太棒。

A2 adjective /ʃaɪ/

Shy

害羞的; 腼腆的

Meaning

nervous or timid in the company of other people

Example

The shy student rarely spoke up in class discussions.

害羞的学生很少在课堂讨论中发言。

C1 adjective /skəˈlæstɪk/

scholastic

学术的

Meaning

Relating to schools, education, or academic learning.

Example

The school organizes scholastic competitions every year.

学校每年举办学术竞赛。

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。

B2 noun /ˈsɪnθɪsɪs/

synthesis

合成，组合

Meaning

The combination of ideas to form a theory or system.

Example

The synthesis of ideas from multiple perspectives led to innovation.

来自多个角度的想法的合成导致了创新。

C2 adjective, adverb /ˈsaɪdlɔːŋ/

sidelong

斜视

Meaning

Directed to the side; indirect, furtive, or not straightforward.

Example

She gave him a sidelong glance across the room.

她穿过房间投给他一个斜视。

A2 adjective /ˈsɪmələr/

Similar

相似的; 具有共同特点的

Meaning

alike; having characteristics in common

Example

The two sisters have similar interests in music.

这两姐妹在音乐方面有相似的兴趣。

C2 verb /ˈsʌpjʊˌreɪt/

suppurate

化脓

Meaning

to form or discharge pus, usually as a result of infection

Example

The wound began to suppurate after a few days.

伤口在几天后开始脓液化。

A2 adjective /streɪndʒ/

strange

奇怪

Meaning

unusual or not normal

Example

It was strange to see him at the party after so long.

在这么久之后在派对上看到他真奇怪。

C2 adjective /ˈskʌr.ɪ.ləs/

scurrilous

恶意中伤的

Meaning

Using or expressed in coarse, abusive, or slanderous language.

Example

The politician faced criticism for his scurrilous remarks about his opponent.

那位政治家因其对对手的恶意中伤言论而面临批评。

C1 noun /sɪˈkriː.ʃən/

Secretion

分泌

Meaning

a process by which substances are produced and discharged from a cell or gland

Example

Insulin secretion is crucial for blood sugar regulation.

胰岛素分泌对血糖的调节至关重要。

A2 adjective /səkˈsɛsfəl/

Successful

成功的; 富裕的; 胜利的

Meaning

having achieved a desired aim or result; prosperous

Example

She was successful in her career as a doctor.

她在医生的职业生涯中取得了成功。

C1 noun /ˈsteɪl.meɪt/

stalemate

僵局

Meaning

A situation in which no progress can be made or no party can win.

Example

Negotiations ended in a stalemate.

谈判陷入了僵局。

C1 verb /səˈlɪdəˌfaɪ/

solidify

巩固

Meaning

To make something firm, strong, or more certain.

Example

The company solidified its position in the market.

公司巩固了其在市场中的地位。

B2 verb /ˈsɪmpəθaɪz/

sympathize

同情

Meaning

to feel sorry for someone; to understand and share someone's feelings

Example

I sympathize with your loss.

我同情你的失去。

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。

B2 noun /siːdʒ/

siege

围攻

Meaning

A military operation in which a place is surrounded to force its surrender.

Example

The castle fell after a long siege.

城堡在长时间的围困后倒塌。

B2 noun /ˈsæŋk.tʃuˌɛr.i/

sanctuary

庇护所

Meaning

A place of safety, refuge, or protection; a sacred place.

Example

The forest is a sanctuary for endangered animals.

森林是濒危动物的庇护所。

C2 noun /ˈsɛm.ɪ.nɛr.i/

seminary

神学院

Meaning

A school or college for training priests, ministers, or rabbis.

Example

He decided to enroll in a seminary to study theology.

他决定报名参加神学院，学习神学。

C1 verb /smɜrk/

smirk

得意的微笑

Meaning

to smile in a self-satisfied, smug, or silly way

Example

He smirked when he won the argument.

他在赢得争论时得意地笑了。

B2 verb /soʊk/

soak

浸泡

Meaning

to make something completely wet by immersing it in liquid

Example

She soaked the clothes in water before washing them.

她在洗衣前把衣服浸泡在水中。

B1 noun /ˌsaʊθˈwɛst/

southwest

西南

Meaning

the direction that is between south and west; a region in that direction

Example

They traveled to the southwest of the country for their vacation.

他们去国家的西南部度假。

C2 adjective /ˌsʌpəzɪˈtɪʃəs/

supposititious

假设的

Meaning

Based on assumption rather than fact; not genuine or authentic.

Example

The story turned out to be supposititious, with no evidence to support it.

这个故事证明是假的，没有证据支持它。

C1 noun /səˈvænə/

savanna

草原（散布着树木）

Meaning

a grassy plain with scattered trees, typical of tropical and subtropical regions

Example

Giraffes browsed on acacia trees across the wide savanna.

长颈鹿在广阔的萨凡纳上吃着金合欢树的叶子。

B2 adjective /steɪl/

Stale

陈旧的; 过时的; 不新鲜的

Meaning

no longer fresh; lacking originality or novelty

Example

The bread became stale after sitting out for three days.

面包放了三天后变得陈旧。

C1 adjective /ˈʃɪp.ʃeɪp/

Shipshape

井井有条的; 组织良好的; 状况良好的

Meaning

neat and tidy; in good order; well-organized

Example

Everything was shipshape before the inspection.

在检查之前，一切都很完美。

C1 noun /sɛkt/

sect

教派

Meaning

a subgroup of a larger religious or political group, often with differing beliefs

Example

The group split into different sects due to doctrinal differences.

由于教义上的差异，该小组分裂成了不同的教派。

C2 adjective /ˈsæ.loʊ/

sallow

黄色的

Meaning

Of an unhealthy yellow or pale brown color, often referring to skin.

Example

His sallow complexion made him look tired and sickly.

他那黄色的肤色让他看起来既疲惫又生病。

B1 noun /ˈsʌməri/

summary

总结

Meaning

A brief statement of the main points of something.

Example

She wrote a summary of the book for her class.

她为她的课堂写了一份书籍总结。

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。

B2 verb /sɔːr/

soar

翱翔 / 快速增长

Meaning

to fly or rise high in the air; to increase rapidly or dramatically

Example

The eagle soared high above the mountains.

鹰飞得很高，越过山脉。

C1 adjective /ˈsɒljʊbəl/

soluble

可溶的

Meaning

able to be dissolved, especially in water

Example

Sugar is soluble in water.

糖在水中可溶。

B2 adjective /ˌsɪstəˈmætɪk/

systematic

系统的

Meaning

Done or acting according to a fixed plan or system; methodical.

Example

The company took a systematic approach to solving the issue.

公司采取了系统的方法来解决问题。

A2 adjective /ˈstuː.pɪd/

Stupid

愚蠢的; 笨的; 傻的

Meaning

lacking intelligence or common sense; foolish

Example

It was stupid of me to forget my umbrella on a rainy day.

在一个下雨的日子里，我忘记带伞真是愚蠢。

B2 noun /səbˈskraɪbər/

subscriber

订阅者

Meaning

a person who receives or subscribes to a service, magazine, or service

Example

She is a subscriber to the monthly magazine.

她是每月杂志的订阅者。

B2 noun /sɪmˈplɪsɪti/

Simplicity

简单; 清晰

Meaning

the quality of being simple; lack of complexity or intricacy

Example

The beauty of the design lies in its simplicity.

设计的美丽在于它的简单性。

C2 adjective /ˈsæŋɡwɪˌnɛri/

sanguinary

血腥的

Meaning

Involving or causing much bloodshed; bloodthirsty.

Example

The battle was one of the most sanguinary conflicts of the war.

这场战斗是战争中最血腥的冲突之一。

C2 verb /ˈsʌli/

sully

玷污

Meaning

to damage the purity, integrity, or reputation of something

Example

The scandal sullied the politician’s reputation.

丑闻玷污了政治家的声誉。

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。

B2 verb, noun /stɔːl/

stall

停下, 小摊

Meaning

to stop or cause to stop temporarily; a small shop or stand

Example

The car stalled on the way to the office.

车子在去办公室的路上停了下来。

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。

C1 verb, noun /spraʊt/

sprout

发芽

Meaning

to begin to grow; to produce new leaves or shoots

Example

The seeds began to sprout after a few days of rain.

种子在几天的雨后开始发芽。

C2 adjective /ˈslɪpʃɒd/

slipshod

草率的, 马虎的

Meaning

done in a careless, sloppy, or untidy way

Example

The project failed due to slipshod planning.

由于草率的规划，项目失败了。

B1 verb /səˈraʊnd/

surround

围绕

Meaning

To be all around someone or something.

Example

Mountains surround the small village.

山脉围绕着小村庄。

C1 noun səbˈsɪs.təns

subsistence

生计

Meaning

The action or fact of maintaining or supporting oneself at a minimum level.

Example

Many farmers depend on subsistence agriculture.

许多农民依靠自给农业谋生。

C2 adjective /ˈsloʊθfəl/

slothful

懒惰

Meaning

Lazy, idle, and unwilling to work.

Example

She was too slothful to get out of bed early.

她太懒了，早上不想从床上起来。

C2 noun /ˈsækrɪsti/

sacristy

圣器室

Meaning

a room in a church where sacred vessels and vestments are kept

Example

The priest entered the sacristy before the mass began.

神父在弥撒开始前进入了圣器室。

C1 noun /sɔːd fɪʃ/

Sword fish

剑鱼

Meaning

A large marine fish with an elongated bill resembling a sword

Example

The swordfish can swim at speeds up to 60 mph.

剑鱼的游泳速度可达每小时60英里。

C1 verb /ˈslækən/

slacken

放松

Meaning

to make or become less tight, less active, or slower

Example

The driver slackened his speed as he approached the village.

司机在接近村庄时放慢了速度。

分开; 独立; 单独; 分离

Meaning

distinct; not connected; individual; apart

Example

Please keep your personal and professional lives separate.

请保持您的个人和职业生活分开。