C2 verb /ˈsnʌfəl/

snuffle

鼻子发出声音地呼吸

Meaning

to breathe noisily through the nose, often because of crying or a cold

Example

The child began to snuffle after crying for a long time.

孩子在哭了很久之后开始嗅鼻。

C1 verb /ˈsælvɪdʒ/

salvage

挽救

Meaning

To save something from loss, damage, or destruction.

Example

They managed to salvage some goods from the fire.

他们成功地从火灾中挽救了一些货物。

C1 noun /ˌstætɪˈstɪʃən/

statistician

统计学家

Meaning

A person who specializes in collecting, analyzing, and interpreting numerical data.

Example

The statistician presented the survey results with great clarity.

统计学家以极大的清晰度展示了调查结果。

B1 noun /ˈspɪr.ɪt/

Spirit

精神; 灵魂; 热情; 勇气

Meaning

the non-physical part of a person; enthusiasm or courage; the essential character of something

Example

The team showed great spirit despite losing the match.

尽管输掉比赛，队伍仍展现出伟大的精神。

C2 noun /ˈsɪbəraɪt/

sybarite

奢侈者

Meaning

a person who loves luxury and pleasure

Example

The millionaire was a true sybarite who lived only for comfort and enjoyment.

那位百万富翁是真正的奢侈者，他只为舒适和享乐而活。

C1 verb /ˈskaʊər/

scour

擦洗 / 彻底搜索

Meaning

to clean or brighten the surface of something by scrubbing; to search thoroughly

Example

She scoured the kitchen until it shone.

她打扫厨房直到它闪闪发光。

A2 adjective /ˈsɛvrəl/

several

几个

Meaning

more than one but not many; a few

Example

Several people attended the meeting yesterday.

几个昨天参加了会议的人。

B1 adjective ˈsen.sɪ.tɪv

sensitive

敏感

Meaning

Quick to detect or respond to slight changes, signals, or influences.

Example

Sensitive systems require precise handling.

敏感的系统需要精确的处理。

B2 adjective /ˌsen.tɪˈmen.təl/

Sentimental

多愁善感的

Meaning

having tender feelings; being emotional about memories or experiences

Example

She became sentimental when looking at old family photographs.

她看着旧的家庭照片时变得多愁善感。

A2 noun /ˈsɪriz/

Series

系列

Meaning

a number of events, objects, or people of a similar or related kind coming one after another; a set of related television or radio programmes

Example

The detective series ran for five successful seasons.

这部侦探系列剧播出了五季并取得了成功。

C2 adjective /ˈsæpɪd/

sapid

美味的

Meaning

Having a pleasant taste; flavorful.

Example

The chef prepared a sapid dish that delighted everyone at the table.

厨师准备了一道美味的菜肴，令桌上的每个人都非常喜欢。

B2 adjective /ˈsoʊ.vi.ət/

soviet

苏联的

Meaning

relating to the Soviet Union or its government

Example

The Soviet era saw significant changes in Eastern Europe.

苏联时代见证了东欧的重大变化。

C1 noun /ˈsɪndɪkət/

syndicate

辛迪加

Meaning

A group of individuals or organizations combined to promote a common interest or carry out a business venture.

Example

A syndicate of investors bought the struggling company.

一个投资者辛迪加买下了这家困难的公司。

B2 adjective, verb (past) /səˈspɛndɪd/

suspended

暂停

Meaning

Temporarily not allowed, stopped, or hanging.

Example

He was suspended from school for a week.

他因为一周被暂停上学。

B2 noun /swiːt/

suite

套房

Meaning

a set of rooms designated for one person's or family's use or for a particular purpose

Example

They stayed in the presidential suite at the hotel.

他们住在酒店的总统套房里。

B2 noun /skɑːr/

Scar

疤痕

Meaning

a mark left on the skin after a wound has healed; lasting emotional damage

Example

The accident left a permanent scar on his forehead.

事故在他额头上留下了永久的伤疤。

B1 adjective /səˈfɪʃənt/

Sufficient

足够的; 适合目的的; 满意的

Meaning

enough; adequate for the purpose; satisfactory

Example

We have sufficient time to complete the project.

我们有足够的时间来完成这个项目。

B1 adjective /strɪkt/

Strict

严格；要求严格遵守规则

Meaning

demanding exact conformity to rules; severe; rigorous

Example

The teacher is very strict about homework deadlines.

老师对作业截止日期非常严格。

C1 verb/noun /stuːp/

stoop

幸福

Meaning

To bend one's body forward and downward; also a small porch or staircase at the entrance of a house

Example

He had to stoop to pick up the coin.

当她收到奖项时，她无法隐藏自己的幸福。

C1 noun /ˌsɪmbɪˈəʊsɪs/

symbiosis

共生关系

Meaning

A mutually beneficial relationship between different people or groups.

Example

The symbiosis between the two companies led to mutual growth.

两家公司之间的共生关系导致了共同的增长。

B2 noun ˈstræt.ɪ.dʒiz

strategies

战略

Meaning

A plan of action designed to achieve a long-term or overall aim; the art of planning and directing operations.

Example

Effective strategies can mitigate climate change impacts.

有效的战略可以减轻气候变化的影响。

C1 noun /ˈsuːtər/

suitor

追求者

Meaning

a man who pursues a relationship with a woman, often with the intent to marry

Example

She had many suitors vying for her attention.

她有许多追求者争夺她的注意力。

C1 adjective /ˈsɛnʃuəl/

sensual

性感

Meaning

Relating to or involving gratification of the senses and physical pleasure.

Example

The painting had a sensual quality that captivated viewers.

这幅画有一种性感的质量，吸引了观众。

B1 adjective /ˈspaɪ.si/

Spicy

辛辣

Meaning

having a strong, hot flavor from spices; containing spices

Example

This curry is too spicy for me to eat.

这道咖喱对我来说太辣了。

C1 verb /siːp/

seep

渗透

Meaning

to flow or leak slowly through small openings or pores

Example

Water began to seep through the cracks in the wall.

水开始通过墙上的裂缝渗透。

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 ˈsɪmbəlɪzəm

symbolism

象征主义

Meaning

The use of symbols to represent ideas or qualities.

Example

The use of symbolism in the novel is masterful.

小说中的象征主义运用巧妙。

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。

C2 noun /ˈstætɪks/

statics

静力学

Meaning

The branch of mechanics dealing with bodies at rest and forces in equilibrium.

Example

She is studying statics as part of her engineering course.

她正在学习静力学，作为她工程课程的一部分。

B2 noun /sɜːˈveɪ.ləns/

surveillance

监控

Meaning

Close observation, especially of a suspected spy or criminal; continuous watching of a place, person, or situation.

Example

Government agencies conduct surveillance on cyber threats.

政府机构对网络威胁进行监控。

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。

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。

C2 adjective /sɪˈlæbɪk/

syllabic

音节的

Meaning

Relating to or based on syllables.

Example

The teacher explained the syllabic structure of the word.

老师解释了这个词的音节结构。

C2 verb /ˈstræɡəl/

straggle

不规则地移动

Meaning

To move or spread in an irregular, scattered, or untidy way.

Example

The children began to straggle behind on the long hike.

孩子们开始在漫长的徒步旅行中掉队。

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。

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。

B2 noun /ˈʃəʊ.keɪs/

showcase

展示柜，吸引或有利地展示某物

Meaning

A display case or exhibition; to present something in an attractive or favorable way.

Example

The exhibition showcased the artist's best works.

展览展示了艺术家的最佳作品。

C2 noun /ˈseɪ.li.əns/

salience

显著性

Meaning

The quality of being particularly noticeable or important; prominence.

Example

The salience of the issue was highlighted in the debate.

该问题的显著性在辩论中得到了强调。

A1 verb /smaɪl/

smile

微笑

Meaning

to express happiness or friendliness by turning the corners of the mouth upwards

Example

She smiled when she saw the gift.

她看到礼物时笑了。

C1 noun /ˌsɛnsɪtaɪˈzeɪʃən/

sensitization

敏感化

Meaning

The process of becoming sensitive to a substance, situation, or influence.

Example

The doctor warned about the sensitization caused by repeated exposure to chemicals.

医生警告了由于反复接触化学品引起的敏感化。

C2 noun /ˈsɛkstənt/

sextant

六分仪

Meaning

a navigational instrument with a graduated arc of 60°, used to measure the angle between a celestial object and the horizon

Example

Using a sextant, the navigator fixed the ship’s position at noon.

使用六分仪，导航员在中午确定了船的位置。

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。

C2 noun /ˌsɒ̃ˈfrwɑː/

sang-froid

冷静

Meaning

Composure or coolness, especially in difficult situations.

Example

The leader handled the crisis with remarkable sang-froid.

领导以非凡的冷静处理了这次危机。

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。

C2 adjective /ˌsʌb.əˈkwɒt.ɪk/

subaquatic

水下的

Meaning

Existing, living, or located under water.

Example

Divers explored the subaquatic cave system filled with rare fish.

潜水员探索了充满稀有鱼类的水下洞穴系统。

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 verb səˈpres

suppress

压制

Meaning

To forcibly put an end to; to restrain or subdue.

Example

Authorities must suppress criminal activities in campuses.

当局必须压制校园中的犯罪活动。

C2 adjective /ˌsuːpərˈnuːmərɛri/

supernumerary

额外的

Meaning

Exceeding the usual number; extra or unnecessary.

Example

The play included several supernumerary actors to fill the background scenes.

这出戏包含了几个额外的演员来填充背景场景。

C2 adjective /ˈsed.j ə.l ə s/

Sedulous

勤奋的; 努力的;

Meaning

showing dedication and diligence; persistent and careful in work

Example

She was sedulous in her research, spending hours in the library every day.

她在研究中非常勤奋，每天都在图书馆度过数小时。

C1 noun /sɔɪl ˈmæn.ɪdʒ.mənt/

soil management

土壤管理

Meaning

The application of operations, practices, and treatments to protect soil and enhance its performance.

Example

Proper soil management improves long-term agricultural productivity.

适当的土壤管理可以提高长期农业生产力。

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。

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。

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。

C2 verb /ˌsuːpərˈæn.ju.eɪt/

superannuate

带薪退休

Meaning

to retire someone with a pension, usually due to age or long service

Example

The company decided to superannuate its senior employees after thirty years of service.

公司决定在三十年的服务后将其高级员工带薪退休。

B1 noun /seɪnt/

Saint

被认为圣洁或道德的人；非常友善或有耐心的人

Meaning

person recognized as holy or virtuous; very kind or patient person

Example

Mother Teresa was declared a saint by the Catholic Church.

特雷莎修女被天主教教会宣布为圣人。

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 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。

A2 noun sɔːŋz

songs

歌曲

Meaning

A short poem or other set of words set to music or meant to be sung.

Example

Listen to songs to learn pronunciation.

听歌曲来学习发音。

C1 adjective /ˈspɑːrtn/

spartan

斯巴达式

Meaning

showing simplicity and lack of luxury; austere

Example

He lived in a spartan room with just a bed and a chair.

他住在一个斯巴达式的房间里，只有一张床和一把椅子。

C1 adjective /ˈskrʌfi/

Scruffy

邋遢的或不整洁的外观；脏的和磨损的

Meaning

untidy or unkempt in appearance; shabby and worn

Example

The scruffy old dog wandered through the streets looking for food.

那只邋遢的老狗在街上徘徊，寻找食物。

B1 noun ˈstæn.dədz

standards

标准

Meaning

A level of quality or attainment; a required or agreed level of quality or attainment.

Example

High standards inspire competitors.

高标准激励着竞争者。

C1 noun /ˈspɔɪlˌspɔːrt/

spoilsport

扫兴的人

Meaning

A person who ruins other people's enjoyment or fun.

Example

Don't be a spoilsport and let us enjoy the party.

不要做扫兴的人，放我们享受派对吧。

B2 noun /ˌspɛsɪfɪˈkeɪʃən/

specification

规格

Meaning

a detailed description or assessment of something

Example

The product specification includes all the necessary details.

产品规格包括所有必要的细节。

B2 verb /stɪŋ/

sting

刺痛

Meaning

to pierce with a sharp point; to cause sharp pain

Example

The bee stung him on his arm while he was gardening.

蜜蜂在他园艺时刺伤了他的手臂。

A1 verb /ˈstʌdi/

study

学习

Meaning

to learn about something; to examine carefully; to research

Example

I study mathematics every evening.

我每天晚上学习数学。

B2 verb /sæk/

sack

解雇

Meaning

to dismiss from a job; to put something in a sack

Example

The company sacked him for poor performance.

公司因为表现不佳解雇了他。

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。

Meaning

to scatter small drops or particles of a substance over a surface

Example

She sprinkled sugar on top of the cake.

C1 noun /ˌsɑːrdʒənt ˈmeɪdʒər/

sergeant-major

军士长

Meaning

A senior non-commissioned officer in the army responsible for discipline and administration within a unit.

Example

The sergeant-major inspected the troops before the parade.

军士长在游行前检查了部队。

A2 adjective /ˈsʌn.i/

Sunny

阳光明媚的; 乐观的

Meaning

bright with sunlight; cheerful and optimistic

Example

It's a beautiful sunny day perfect for a picnic.

这是一个美丽的阳光明媚的日子，适合野餐。

C1 adjective /ˈswɛltərɪŋ/

sweltering

酷热

Meaning

uncomfortably hot

Example

The sweltering heat made it hard to work.

酷热的天气让工作变得困难。

B2 adverb /ˈsel.fɪʃ.li/

Selfishly

自私地

Meaning

in a selfish manner; caring only about oneself

Example

He selfishly took all the cookies.

他自私地拿走了所有饼干。

A2 noun /spɒt/

spot

地点

Meaning

a particular place or position

Example

I found a great spot for a picnic in the park.

我在公园里找到了一个很好的野餐地点。

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。

B2 verb /ˈspɛsɪfaɪ/

specify

指定

Meaning

to state or describe something clearly and exactly

Example

Please specify the time and place of the meeting.

请明确指定会议的时间和地点。

C2 adjective /səˈɡeɪ.ʃəs/

sagacious

贤明

Meaning

Having or showing keen mental discernment and good judgment; wise.

Example

His sagacious leadership saved the company from failure.

他的贤明领导力使公司免于失败。

C1 adjective /ˈskrɔːni/

scrawny

瘦弱

Meaning

very thin and bony, often looking unhealthy

Example

The scrawny boy could barely lift the heavy bag.

那个瘦弱的男孩几乎无法提起沉重的包。

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。

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。

C1 verb /ˈʃrɪvəl/

shrivel

枯萎

Meaning

To become dry, wrinkled, and smaller due to lack of moisture.

Example

The flowers shriveled under the hot sun.

花朵在烈日下枯萎。

B1 verb /skrætʃ/

scratch

幸福

Meaning

to rub a surface or skin with something sharp or rough, often to relieve itching

Example

The cat scratched the door to be let in.

当她收到奖项时，她无法掩饰自己的幸福。

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 /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。

B2 noun /sliːv/

Sleeve

袖子

Meaning

the part of a garment that covers the arm

Example

She rolled up her sleeves before starting to cook.

她在开始做饭前卷起了袖子。

C2 noun /skɪf/

skiff

小船

Meaning

a small, light boat usually for one person

Example

The fisherman paddled his skiff across the lake.

渔夫划着他的“小船”穿过湖面。

B2 noun /ˈsɜr.neɪm/

Surname

姓氏

Meaning

a hereditary name common to all members of a family; family name

Example

Please write your first name and surname on the form.

请在表格上写下您的名字和姓氏。

C1 noun /ˈstætʃər/

stature

声望，身材

Meaning

A person's natural height or their reputation and importance.

Example

Her intellectual stature made her a respected figure in academia.

她的智力声望使她在学术界成为了受人尊敬的人物。

C2 noun /ˈsaɪ.ə.lɪz.əm/

sciolism

表面知识的假装

Meaning

pretentious show of superficial knowledge

Example

His speech was full of sciolism, impressing no one.

他的演讲充满了赛奥利主义，没有打动任何人。

B2 noun /spaʊs/

spouse

配偶

Meaning

a person's husband or wife

Example

Each employee may include their spouse in the health insurance plan.

每个员工可以将配偶纳入健康保险计划。

C2 adjective /ˈslʌvənli/

slovenly

邋遢

Meaning

Untidy or careless in appearance, habits, or work.

Example

His slovenly appearance made a bad impression at the interview.

他的邋遢外表在面试中留下了不好的印象。

B2 verb /siːz/

seize

夺取

Meaning

To take hold of suddenly and forcibly.

Example

The police managed to seize the stolen goods.

警察成功没收了被盗的货物。

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。

B2 verb /skwiːz/

squeeze

挤压

Meaning

to press something firmly, especially from all sides in order to extract or compress it

Example

She squeezed the toothpaste to get the last bit.

她挤压牙膏管，想把最后一点挤出来。

C1 noun /ˈskaʊndrəl/

scoundrel

无赖

Meaning

a dishonest or unscrupulous person; a villain

Example

That scoundrel cheated the old man out of his savings.

那个无赖骗取了老人家的积蓄。

C1 adjective/verb /ˈsiːzənd/

seasoned

经验丰富的 / 加调料的

Meaning

Experienced in a particular activity; also, flavored with spices.

Example

She is a seasoned teacher with over 20 years of experience.

她是一位拥有超过20年经验的资深教师。

A2 noun /sməʊk/

smoke

烟雾

Meaning

A visible suspension of carbon or other particles in air, typically one emitted from a burning substance.

Example

Smoke from vehicles worsens air quality.

车辆排放的烟雾会恶化空气质量。

B2 noun /ˈspəʊkspɜːrsən/

spokesperson

发言人

Meaning

a person who speaks on behalf of others or an organization

Example

The spokesperson addressed the press conference on behalf of the company.

发言人代表公司在新闻发布会上发言。

B2 noun ˈsɪblɪŋz

Siblings

兄弟姐妹

Meaning

Each of two or more children or offspring having one or both parents in common.

Example

Siblings are usually placed on the same level in a family tree.

兄弟姐妹通常在家谱中处于同一水平。

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。

B2 adjective /sə'spɪʃ.əs/

Suspicious

可疑的；怀疑的

Meaning

having or showing distrust; doubtful; questionable

Example

The police found his behavior very suspicious.

警察发现他的行为非常可疑。

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。

B2 adjective /ˈstʌdid/

studied

深思熟虑

Meaning

carefully considered, deliberate, or planned

Example

Her response was calm and studied, not impulsive.

她的回答冷静而深思熟虑，非冲动。

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。

C2 adjective /ˈsuːpaɪn/

supine

仰卧

Meaning

Lying on the back, face upward; failing to act due to laziness or weakness.

Example

He lay supine on the grass, staring at the stars.

他躺在草地上，仰望星星。

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。

B2 noun /ˌsɛlf ɪˈstiːm/

self-esteem

自尊

Meaning

confidence in one's own worth or abilities; self-respect

Example

Building self-esteem takes time and consistent effort.

建立自尊需要时间和持续的努力。

C2 adjective /ˌsɛm.iˈkɒn.ʃəs/

semiconscious

半意识的

Meaning

Only partly conscious; not fully aware of surroundings.

Example

He was semiconscious after the accident and could barely respond.

他在事故后半意识清醒，几乎无法回应。

B1 noun /ˈsoʊ.lər ˌsɪs.təm/

Solar system

太阳系

Meaning

the sun and all the planets, moons, asteroids and other objects that orbit around it

Example

Our solar system has eight planets orbiting the sun.

我们的太阳系有八个行星围绕太阳旋转。

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 noun /ʃɑːrd/

shard

碎片

Meaning

a broken piece of glass, metal, or pottery

Example

He cut his finger on a shard of glass.

他用玻璃碎片割伤了手指。

B1 noun /swɒn/

Swan

天鹅

Meaning

a large waterbird with a long curved neck and usually white plumage

Example

The elegant swan glided silently across the water.

那只优雅的天鹅静静地滑过水面。

B2 verb /skreɪp/

scrape

擦, 刮

Meaning

to remove or damage the surface of something by rubbing or scratching; to collect something by effort

Example

He scraped his knee while playing football.

他在踢足球时擦伤了膝盖。