C1 adjective /ˈsleɪ.vɪʃ/

slavish

奴隶般的

Meaning

showing no originality; completely imitative or overly submissive

Example

His slavish devotion to tradition prevented any innovation.

他对传统的奴隶般忠诚阻碍了任何创新。

C1 noun /ˈʃeɪvɪŋ/

shaving

剃须

Meaning

the act of removing hair with a razor; a thin strip or piece shaved from something

Example

He bought a new cream for shaving.

他买了一款新的剃须膏。

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。

C1 noun /ˈsɔːrsəri/

sorcery

巫术

Meaning

the use of magical powers, especially through spells and enchantments

Example

The villagers believed the illness was caused by sorcery.

村民们相信疾病是由巫术引起的。

C1 adjective /ˈsɜːrvɪsəbl/

serviceable

可用

Meaning

fit for use; usable; in working order

Example

The old bicycle is still serviceable despite its age.

那辆旧自行车尽管年久失修，仍然可用。

C1 noun /ˈsɒnɪt/

sonnet

十四行诗

Meaning

A poem of 14 lines using formal rhyme schemes, often about love.

Example

Shakespeare wrote many famous sonnets about love and beauty.

莎士比亚写了许多关于爱情与美丽的著名十四行诗。

C1 noun sælˈveɪʃən

salvation

救赎

Meaning

Deliverance from sin and its consequences, believed by Christians to be brought about by faith in Christ.

Example

The story revolves around the theme of salvation.

故事围绕救赎的主题展开。

C1 noun /sɪˈtɑːr/

Sitar

锡塔尔

Meaning

a traditional Indian stringed musical instrument with a long neck and resonating body

Example

The sitar creates beautiful ragas in Indian classical music.

锡塔尔在印度古典音乐中创造美丽的拉嘎。

C1 noun /ˈsɑːɡə/

saga

长篇故事

Meaning

A long story of heroic achievement, or a long, complex series of events.

Example

The company's rise and fall became a corporate saga.

公司的兴衰成为了一部企业传奇。

C1 noun ˌsteɪbəlaɪˈzeɪʃən

stabilization

稳定化

Meaning

The process of making or becoming stable.

Example

The stabilization of the structure was essential after the earthquake.

地震后，结构的稳定化至关重要。

C1 noun/verb /stæmˈpiːd/

stampede

混乱的人群

Meaning

A sudden, uncontrolled rush of people or animals; to cause a mass movement.

Example

The loud noise caused a stampede of the crowd.

嘈杂的声音引起了人群中的一阵奔跑。

C1 noun /ˈsɪmətri/

symmetry

对称

Meaning

the quality of having balanced proportions or identical parts facing each other

Example

The building’s symmetry impressed the visitors.

建筑的对称性给游客留下了深刻的印象。

C1 noun ˈstræt.ə.sfɪər

stratosphere

平流层

Meaning

The layer of the earth's atmosphere above the troposphere, extending to about 50 km above the earth's surface.

Example

The stratosphere provides a unique environment.

平流层提供了一个独特的环境。

C1 adjective /ˈspraɪtli/

sprightly

活泼

Meaning

full of energy and life; lively

Example

The sprightly old man danced with joy at the wedding.

那位活泼的老人高兴地在婚礼上跳舞。

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。

C1 noun /ˈsɪlk.wɜːrm/

Silk-worm

蚕

Meaning

the caterpillar of a moth that produces silk fibers used to make silk fabric

Example

Silkworms feed on mulberry leaves to produce silk.

蚕虫以桑叶为食，产生丝绸。

C1 noun /ˈspaɪər/

spire

尖顶

Meaning

a tall, pointed structure on top of a building, especially a church

Example

The church spire could be seen from miles away.

教堂的尖顶从远处可见。

C1 adverb /suːˈpɜːb.li/

Superbly

卓越地

Meaning

in an excellent or outstanding manner

Example

She performed superbly in the dance competition.

她在舞蹈比赛中表现得卓越地。

C1 noun /stɛntʃ/

stench

臭味

Meaning

A very strong and unpleasant smell.

Example

The stench of garbage filled the alley.

垃圾的臭味充满了小巷。

C1 adjective /ˈstɔːlwərt/

stalwart

坚定, 忠诚

Meaning

Loyal, reliable, and hardworking; strongly built or sturdy.

Example

She has always been a stalwart supporter of the community.

她一直是社区的坚定支持者。

C1 adjective skiˈmæt.ɪk

Schematic

与图表相关或简短的

Meaning

Presenting some framework or concept briefly

Example

The engineer provided a schematic diagram of the project.

工程师提供了该项目的示意图。

C1 verb /sɪndʒ/

singe

轻微燃烧

Meaning

To burn something superficially or lightly, especially at the edges.

Example

The fire singed his eyebrows.

火焰烧焦了他的眉毛。

C1 verb /sɪˈsiːd/

secede

脱离

Meaning

To formally withdraw from a political or organizational union.

Example

Several states threatened to secede from the union.

几个州威胁要脱离联邦。

C1 verb /ˈʃɪmər/

shimmer

闪烁

Meaning

To shine with a soft, wavering light.

Example

The lake shimmered under the moonlight.

湖泊在月光下闪烁。

C1 adjective /ˈsɒmbər/

somber

阴沉

Meaning

Dark or dull in color or tone; gloomy or serious.

Example

The funeral had a somber atmosphere.

葬礼有一种阴沉的气氛。

C1 noun, adjective, verb /ʃæm/

sham

虚假

Meaning

something that is not what it appears to be; a false or fake thing; to pretend

Example

The deal turned out to be a sham.

这笔交易被证明是虚假的。

C1 noun/adjective /ˈstɜː.lɪŋ/

sterling

英国货币 / 优秀

Meaning

British money, especially pounds; of excellent quality.

Example

She was praised for her sterling work on the project.

她因在项目中的出色工作而受到表扬。

C1 noun /stɪnt/

stint

短期工作

Meaning

a period of time spent doing a particular job or activity

Example

She did a short stint as a teacher before moving abroad.

她在搬到国外之前做了一段短时间的教师工作。

C1 noun /slæɡ/

slag

炉渣

Meaning

Stony waste matter separated from metals during the smelting process.

Example

The factory dumped the slag near the river.

工厂把炉渣倾倒在河边。

C1 adjective /seɪdʒ/

Sage

智慧的; 明智的; 经历过的人有判断力

Meaning

wise; showing wisdom from experience; prudent; having good judgment

Example

The sage advice from the elder helped solve the problem.

长者的智慧建议帮助解决了问题。

C1 noun ˌsætʃəˈreɪʃən

saturation

饱和

Meaning

The state of being saturated; the degree or extent to which something is dissolved or absorbed

Example

The saturation of the market with similar products reduced sales.

市场上的类似产品饱和度降低了销售额。

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。

C1 adjective /səˈnɔːrəs/

sonorous

深沉的声音

Meaning

Deep, full, and rich in sound.

Example

The actor's sonorous voice filled the entire theater.

演员那深沉的声音充满了整个剧院。

C1 noun /sɪˈnɪləti/

senility

衰老

Meaning

The state of being old and showing the weaknesses of age, especially mental decline.

Example

His forgetfulness was attributed to senility.

他的健忘被归因于衰老。

C1 adjective /ˈsæv.i/

savvy

聪明, 精明

Meaning

Having practical knowledge and the ability to make good judgments.

Example

She is a tech-savvy entrepreneur.

她是一位技术精通的企业家。

C1 verb /skʌlpt/

sculpt

幸福

Meaning

to create or shape something by carving or molding

Example

The artist sculpted a beautiful statue from marble.

她在获得奖项时无法掩饰自己的幸福。

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。

C1 noun /ˈsæl.mən fɪʃ / ˈroʊ.huː/

Salmon fish / Rohu

罗胡鱼

Meaning

a freshwater fish popular in South Asian cuisine; also refers to salmon which is a different species

Example

Rohu fish is commonly prepared with spices in Bengali households.

罗胡鱼通常在孟加拉家庭中用香料烹饪。

C1 verb /ˈsɛvər/

sever

切断，断绝关系

Meaning

to cut off or separate, especially by cutting; to end a connection or relationship

Example

He had to sever ties with the company after the dispute.

在争执之后，他不得不与公司断绝关系。

C1 adjective /səkˈsɪŋkt/

succinct

简洁

Meaning

Briefly and clearly expressed; characterized by clear, precise expression in few words.

Example

His speech was succinct and impactful.

他的演讲简洁且有影响力。

C1 adjective /ˈsɪnjuəs/

sinuous

蜿蜒

Meaning

Having many curves, bends, or turns; winding.

Example

The hikers followed a sinuous path through the forest.

徒步旅行者沿着蜿蜒的路径穿过森林。

C1 adjective /sər'pæs.ɪŋ/

Surpassing

卓越; 超过; 非凡

Meaning

exceeding; going beyond; outstanding

Example

Her surpassing beauty made everyone stop and stare.

她超凡的美丽让每个人都停下来盯着她看。

C1 adjective /stɔːntʃ/

staunch

坚定的, 忠诚的

Meaning

Loyal, committed, and firm in support.

Example

She is a staunch supporter of environmental protection.

她是环境保护的坚定支持者。

C1 verb /sɪˈkriːt/

secrete

分泌

Meaning

to produce and release a substance from a cell, gland, or organ

Example

The pancreas secretes insulin to regulate blood sugar levels.

胰腺分泌胰岛素以调节血糖水平。

C1 noun /slæb/

slab

板

Meaning

a large, thick, flat piece of stone, concrete, or other hard material

Example

The workers laid a concrete slab for the foundation.

工人们为地基铺设了一块混凝土板。

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。

C1 noun /səˈsteɪnəbl ˈæɡrɪkʌltʃər/

sustainable agriculture

可持续农业

Meaning

Farming practices that meet current food needs while preserving environmental resources and maintaining the ability to produce food for future generations through ecologically sound methods.

Example

Sustainable agriculture practices protect the environment while ensuring food security.

可持续农业实践在保护环境的同时确保粮食安全。

C1 verb /smɛlt/

smelt

冶炼

Meaning

to extract metal from its ore by heating and melting

Example

The workers smelt iron from its ore in the factory.

工人在工厂中从矿石中冶炼铁。

C1 noun, verb /slɜːr/

slur

侮辱 / 轻蔑的评论

Meaning

An insulting remark or suggestion; or to speak indistinctly.

Example

He made a slur against her character.

他对她的品格做出了侮辱性的评论。

C1 noun /ˈskɛptɪk/

skeptic

怀疑者

Meaning

A person who doubts or questions accepted beliefs or claims.

Example

The scientist was a skeptic of theories without solid evidence.

这位科学家对没有确凿证据的理论持怀疑态度。

C1 verb /sərˈmaʊnt/

surmount

克服

Meaning

to overcome a difficulty or obstacle

Example

He surmounted all the challenges to achieve his dream.

他克服了所有的挑战，实现了自己的梦想。

C1 noun /ˌspɒn.təˈneɪ.ɪ.ti/

spontaneity

自发性

Meaning

The quality of being spontaneous; natural and unplanned behavior.

Example

His spontaneity makes him a great conversationalist.

他的自发性使他成为一个很棒的对话者。

C1 noun /ˈstætʃuːt/

statute

法律

Meaning

A written law passed by a legislative body.

Example

The new statute protects workers' rights.

新法律保护工人的权利。

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。

C1 adjective /ˈstɒdʒi/

stodgy

沉闷的，老式的

Meaning

Dull, uninspired, or old-fashioned; also heavy and hard to digest when referring to food.

Example

The lecture was so stodgy that many students struggled to stay awake.

讲座太沉闷了，以至于许多学生难以保持清醒。

C1 adjective /ˈʃɑːdi/

shoddy

劣质

Meaning

badly made or done; of poor quality

Example

The contractor did a shoddy job on the repairs.

承包商在修理工作中做了劣质的工作。

C1 noun /sʌˈmeɪʃən/

summation

总和, 摘要

Meaning

The process of adding things together; a summary of points.

Example

The lawyer gave a powerful summation of the case.

律师对案件进行了有力的总结。

C1 adjective /sɪˈnɒnɪməs/

synonymous

同义词

Meaning

having the same or nearly the same meaning; closely associated with something

Example

For many people, her name is synonymous with generosity.

对于许多人来说，她的名字是慷慨的同义词。

C1 noun /ˈskævɪndʒər/

scavenger

食尸者 / 垃圾收集者

Meaning

an animal or person that feeds on dead or discarded material

Example

Vultures are natural scavengers that clean up the environment.

秃鹫是自然的清道夫，清理环境。

C1 adjective /ˈskrʌmpʃəs/

scrumptious

美味的

Meaning

extremely tasty or delicious

Example

She baked a scrumptious chocolate cake for the party.

她为派对烤了一个美味的巧克力蛋糕。

C1 noun /stɑːr ˈæn.ɪs/

Star Anise

八角星

Meaning

star-shaped spice pod with a licorice-like flavor used in cooking

Example

She added star anise to the soup for aromatic flavor.

她在汤里加入了八角星，增添了香气。

C1 adjective /ˈsliːzi/

sleazy

低级的, 肮脏的, 或质量差的

Meaning

morally low, dirty, or cheap in quality

Example

He avoided the sleazy nightclub downtown.

他避免了市中心的低级夜店。

C1 adjective /səbˈmɪs.ɪv/

Submissive

顺从; 听话; 顺从的

Meaning

ready to obey others; yielding to authority; humble and compliant

Example

She became submissive after years of harsh treatment.

她在多年的严厉对待后变得顺从。

C1 verb /skwɪnt/

squint

眯眼看

Meaning

to look with partly closed eyes

Example

She squinted at the bright sunlight.

她因强烈的阳光而眯着眼睛。

C1 noun /səbˈmɪtəl/

submittal

提交

Meaning

the act of submitting something, especially a document for consideration or approval

Example

The contractor sent the submittal to the client for approval.

承包商将提交给客户以供批准。

C1 adjective /ˈseɪlaɪn/

Saline

盐水的; 含盐的

Meaning

containing salt; salty; relating to salt water

Example

The saline solution is used for medical treatments.

盐水溶液用于医学治疗。

C1 /ʃrɛd/

shred

撕裂

Meaning

to tear or cut something into small pieces

Example

She shredded the old documents before throwing them away.

她在扔掉之前把旧文件撕成了碎片。

C1 noun /sleɪ/

sleigh

雪橇

Meaning

A vehicle pulled by horses or reindeer over snow or ice.

Example

Children were excited to ride in the sleigh through the snowy village.

孩子们兴奋地在雪地小村庄里骑上雪橇。

C1 adjective /ˌsuː.pəˈsɒn.ɪk/

Supersonic

比声音的速度更快; 与超过声音速度的速度相关

Meaning

faster than the speed of sound; relating to speeds greater than the speed of sound

Example

The supersonic jet broke the sound barrier.

超音速飞机打破了音障。

C1 noun /ˈsɔːjər/

Sawyer

锯木工

Meaning

a person who saws wood, especially as an occupation

Example

The skilled sawyer cut the logs into planks.

熟练的锯木工将原木锯成木板。

C1 noun ˈsɒl.vən.si

solvency

拥有超过负债的资产; 偿还债务的能力

Meaning

The possession of assets in excess of liabilities; ability to pay debts.

Example

The company's solvency improved after restructuring.

公司在重组后偿付能力得到了改善。

C1 verb /səbˈsɪst/

subsist

生存

Meaning

To maintain or support oneself, especially at a minimal level.

Example

Many villagers still subsist on fishing and farming.

许多村民仍然依靠捕鱼和农业为生。

C1 noun /ˈstɪmjʊlənt/

stimulant

兴奋剂

Meaning

A substance that raises levels of physiological or nervous activity in the body.

Example

Coffee is a common stimulant that helps people stay awake.

咖啡是一种常见的兴奋剂，帮助人们保持清醒

C1 adjective /stjuːˈpɛndəs/

stupendous

惊人的

Meaning

extremely impressive; amazing in size, degree, or excellence

Example

The magician’s performance was simply stupendous.

魔术师的表演简直是惊人的。

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。

C1 noun, verb /ˈskʌf.əl/

scuffle

冲突

Meaning

a short, confused fight or struggle; to engage in such a fight

Example

Two players scuffled on the field after the foul.

两名球员在犯规后在场上发生了冲突。

C1 verb/noun /ˈsɒldər/

solder

焊接

Meaning

To join metal parts together by melting and putting a filler metal into the joint

Example

He soldered the broken wires back together.

他将断裂的电线重新焊接在一起。

C1 verb /snʌb/

snub

冷落

Meaning

to insult or ignore someone by treating them rudely

Example

He felt hurt when his invitation was snubbed.

他感到受伤，当他的邀请被冷落。

C1 noun /spæt/

spat

小争吵

Meaning

a short, petty quarrel or argument

Example

They had a brief spat about who should do the dishes.

他们就谁应该洗碗发生了一个小争吵。

C1 verb /ˈstɪntɪŋ/

stinting

吝啬地给

Meaning

to supply sparingly or with restrictions

Example

He never stinting his efforts to help the poor.

他从不吝啬自己的努力来帮助穷人。

C1 verb /spɔːn/

spawn

产生

Meaning

to produce or generate, often in large numbers

Example

The video game has spawned many sequels.

这款视频游戏已经产生了许多续集。

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。

C1 verb /ˈsmoʊldər/

smolder

慢慢燃烧

Meaning

to burn slowly with smoke but no flame; to show suppressed anger or emotion

Example

The fire smoldered for hours before it went out.

火灾持续了几个小时才熄灭。

C1 adjective /ˈsɪn.tɪ.leɪ.tɪŋ/

scintillating

闪耀的

Meaning

brilliantly clever, exciting, or sparkling

Example

Her scintillating conversation kept everyone entertained.

她那闪耀的谈话让每个人都感到娱乐。

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。

C1 noun /ˈsʌn.stroʊk/

Sunstroke

中暑

Meaning

a serious condition caused by overheating from prolonged exposure to high temperatures

Example

The worker suffered from sunstroke after working outside all day.

工人在外面工作了一整天后中暑了。

C1 verb /sʌlk/

sulk

生闷气

Meaning

to be silent and bad-tempered because you are angry or disappointed

Example

She sulked in her room after the argument.

她在争吵后生闷气待在房间里。

C1 noun /ˈstjuːpər/

stupor

昏迷

Meaning

a state of near-unconsciousness or insensibility

Example

He remained in a stupor after hearing the shocking news.

他在听到令人震惊的消息后陷入昏迷。

C1 noun /strəˈtiː.dʒɪk ˈɪn.saɪts/

strategic insights

战略洞察力

Meaning

Deep understanding and wisdom gained through careful analysis for planning purposes.

Example

Strategic insights guide policymaking.

战略洞察力引导政策制定。

C1 verb /ˈsɪmjʊˌleɪt/

simulate

模拟

Meaning

to imitate the appearance, character, or behavior of something; to pretend or reproduce conditions artificially

Example

The pilot had to simulate an emergency landing during training.

飞行员在训练中必须模拟紧急着陆。

C1 adjective /ˌsekənd ˈreɪt/

second-rate

二流

Meaning

Of mediocre or inferior quality.

Example

The movie was entertaining but clearly second-rate compared to the original.

这部电影很有趣，但与原版相比明显是二流的。

C1 adjective /ˈsek.j ə.l ər/

Secular

世俗的

Meaning

not connected with religious or spiritual matters; worldly

Example

The country maintains a secular government that separates religion from politics.

这个国家维持一个世俗的政府，将宗教与政治分离。

C1 adjective /ʃrɪl/

shrill

尖锐的声音

Meaning

High-pitched and piercing in sound.

Example

The shrill whistle startled everyone in the room.

尖锐的哨声让房间里的每个人都吓了一跳。

C1 noun /ˈskeɪp.ɡəʊt/

Scapegoat

替罪羊

Meaning

a person who is blamed for the wrongdoings, mistakes, or faults of others

Example

He became the scapegoat for the team's poor performance.

他成了团队表现不佳的替罪羊。

C1 noun /sɪˈsɛʃən/

secession

分裂

Meaning

The action of formally withdrawing from membership of a federation or body.

Example

The secession of the southern states led to the Civil War.

南方各州的分裂导致了内战。

C1 adjective /sɪmˈplɪstɪk/

simplistic

过于简化的

Meaning

treating complex issues as if they were much simpler than they really are

Example

His explanation was too simplistic and ignored key details.

他的解释过于简化，忽略了关键的细节。

C1 noun /ˈsʌtlti/

subtlety

微妙

Meaning

The quality or state of being subtle.

Example

She understood the subtlety of the situation.

她理解了局势的微妙之处。

C1 verb /ˈskʌt.əl/

scuttle

幸福

Meaning

To run hurriedly with short, quick steps; or to deliberately sink a ship.

Example

The children scuttled back to their seats when the teacher entered.

她在收到奖项时无法掩饰她的幸福感。

C1 adjective /ˈspɪndli/

spindly

细长而脆弱

Meaning

Long, thin, and weak-looking

Example

The spindly tree bent under the weight of the snow.

细长的树在雪的重量下弯曲。

C1 adjective /ˈsæk.rəˌsæŋkt/

sacrosanct

神圣不可侵犯的

Meaning

Regarded as too important or valuable to be interfered with; sacred.

Example

Freedom of speech is considered sacrosanct in democratic societies.

言论自由在民主社会中被视为神圣不可侵犯的。

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。

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。

C1 noun /ˈsɛmbləns/

Semblance

表象; 外观

Meaning

the outward appearance or apparent form of something, especially when the reality is different

Example

There was only a semblance of order in the chaotic office.

在混乱的办公室里只有一种表象的秩序

Meaning

to kill violently; informally, to impress greatly

Example

The hero vowed to slay the dragon.

C1 adjective /ˈsɪnləs/

Sinless

无罪; 天真; 纯洁

Meaning

free from sin; pure and innocent; without moral fault

Example

The innocent child appeared sinless in her pure white dress.

那天真的孩子穿着纯白色的裙子，看起来毫无罪。

C1 adjective /ˈsiː.di/

Seedy

充满种子; 肮脏且不名誉; 破败的

Meaning

squalid and disreputable; shabby and run-down; full of seeds

Example

They avoided walking through the seedy part of town at night.

他们避免在夜晚走过肮脏且不名誉的城市部分。

C1 verb /ˈʃʌdər/

shudder

颤抖

Meaning

to tremble or shake suddenly, often due to fear, cold, or strong emotion

Example

She shuddered at the thought of walking alone in the dark forest.

她在想到独自走在黑暗森林中的时候不禁颤抖。

C1 verb /ˈswɪndl/

swindle

欺骗

Meaning

to cheat someone out of money or possessions by deceit

Example

The con artist tried to swindle the old man out of his savings.

骗子试图骗取老人的储蓄。

C1 noun səˈfɪʃənsi

sufficiency

充足性

Meaning

The condition of being adequate or enough; adequacy.

Example

The sufficiency of food supply is critical for survival.

食品供应的充足性对于生存至关重要。

C1 noun /ˈstɛə.rɪ.əʊˌtaɪ.pɪŋ/

stereotyping

刻板印象

Meaning

A widely held but fixed and oversimplified image or idea of a particular type of person or thing.

Example

Stereotyping people based on their race is harmful.

基于种族的刻板印象是有害的。