C1 noun /ˌsəʊʃəˈbɪləti/

sociability

社交性

Meaning

The quality or state of being sociable; friendliness.

Example

Her sociability made her popular in the office.

她的社交性使她在办公室中非常受欢迎。

C1 noun /ʃraɪn/

Shrine

圣地; 神殿; 圣坛

Meaning

a holy or sacred place dedicated to a specific deity, ancestor, hero, or saint

Example

Pilgrims visit the shrine to pray for good health.

朝圣者前往圣地为健康祈祷。

C1 adjective /ˈsʌn.dri/

sundry

杂项

Meaning

Various or miscellaneous.

Example

The shop sells fruits, clothes, and sundry items.

这家店卖水果、衣服和各种商品。

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 noun, verb /strænd/

strand

线 / 搁浅

Meaning

Noun: A single thin length of thread, wire, or similar. Verb: To leave someone or something without a way of moving or leaving.

Example

The storm stranded many tourists on the island.

暴风雨让许多游客滞留在岛上。

C1 verb /smɪr/

smear

涂抹 / 诽谤

Meaning

to spread or apply a substance messily; to damage someone's reputation with false or unfair words

Example

The child smeared paint across the wall.

孩子把油漆涂在墙上。

C1 adjective /ˈseɪ.vər.i/

savory

美味的（咸的或辣的）

Meaning

Having a pleasant salty or spicy taste; morally acceptable.

Example

The restaurant serves a variety of savory dishes.

这家餐厅提供各种美味的菜肴。

C1 verb /ˈstrætɪfaɪ/

stratify

分层

Meaning

to arrange or divide into layers, classes, or categories

Example

The researchers plan to stratify the data based on age groups.

研究人员计划根据年龄组对数据进行分层。

C1 noun /səˈnɑːtə/

sonata

音乐作品 (奏鸣曲)

Meaning

A musical composition for one or more instruments, typically in several movements.

Example

She performed a beautiful Beethoven sonata on the piano.

她在钢琴上演奏了贝多芬的美丽奏鸣曲。

C1 adjective /ˈskeɪ.li/

Scaly

鳞片状的

Meaning

covered with scales; having a rough surface like scales

Example

The fish has scaly skin.

那条鱼有鳞片的皮肤。

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。

C1 adjective /ˈskwiːmɪʃ/

squeamish

容易感到恶心、头晕或反感

Meaning

easily made to feel sick, faint, or disgusted

Example

She felt squeamish at the sight of blood.

她看到血时感到恶心。

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 /səˈtɪrɪkəl/

satirical

讽刺的

Meaning

containing or using satire to criticize or mock

Example

The satirical cartoon mocked the government's new policy.

讽刺漫画嘲笑了政府的新政策。

C1 noun /ˈstɔːrhaʊs/

storehouse

仓库

Meaning

A place where goods, supplies, or valuables are stored; a repository

Example

The warehouse acted as a storehouse for all the imported goods.

这个仓库作为所有进口商品的storehouse。

C1 noun ˌsæn.ɪ.taɪˈzeɪ.ʃən

sanitization

消毒

Meaning

The process of cleaning and disinfecting to eliminate germs and bacteria.

Example

Regular sanitization keeps appliances germ-free.

定期消毒保持设备无菌。

C1 /skwɒt/

squat

蹲下

Meaning

to crouch or sit with knees bent and body close to the ground

Example

He squatted down to tie his shoes.

他蹲下来系鞋带。

C1 adjective /ˈsʌpl/

supple

柔韧的

Meaning

Easily bending or moving without breaking; flexible and adaptable.

Example

The gymnast’s body was remarkably supple.

体操运动员的身体异常柔韧。

C1 adjective /ˈsɜːrli/

surly

脾气暴躁

Meaning

bad-tempered and unfriendly

Example

The waiter gave us a surly look when we asked for more water.

当我们要求更多的水时，服务员用脾气暴躁的目光看着我们。

C1 adjective /ˈsɪm.jʊ.leɪ.tɪd/

simulated

模拟的

Meaning

Artificially created to look real but not actually real.

Example

The pilot trained in a simulated flight environment.

飞行员在模拟的飞行环境中训练。

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 adjective /ˈspaɪn.ləs/

Spineless

缺乏勇气; 意志薄弱; 胆小

Meaning

lacking courage or determination; weak-willed

Example

He was too spineless to stand up for his beliefs.

他太软弱，无法为自己的信仰站出来。

C1 verb /skɒf/

scoff

嘲笑

Meaning

to speak about something in a mocking or dismissive way

Example

He scoffed at the idea of moving abroad.

他嘲笑搬到国外的想法。

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 noun /speɪt/

spate

浪潮

Meaning

a large number of things occurring in quick succession

Example

There has been a spate of robberies in the city.

在城市中发生了一系列盗窃事件。

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 /skwɔːl/

squall

暴风骤雨

Meaning

a sudden violent gust of wind, often accompanied by rain, snow, or sleet

Example

A sudden squall caught the sailors off guard.

一阵突如其来的暴风骤雨让水手们措手不及。

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 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。

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。

C1 verb/noun /skaʊl/

scowl

皱眉

Meaning

To frown in an angry or bad-tempered way.

Example

She scowled when she heard the unfair remark.

她听到不公正的评论时，皱起了眉头。

C1 noun /sloʊθ/

Sloth

懒惰; 不愿意工作或付出努力

Meaning

laziness; reluctance to work or make an effort

Example

His sloth prevented him from achieving his goals.

他的懒惰阻止了他实现目标。

C1 verb /siːð/

seethe

怒火中烧

Meaning

To be filled with intense but unexpressed anger or agitation.

Example

She was seething with anger after the unfair decision.

她在不公平的决定后怒火中烧。

C1 noun /ʃruː/

shrew

暴躁的女人 / 小鼠类动物

Meaning

a small mouse-like animal; also a woman with a bad temper

Example

The play describes a strong-willed woman as a shrew.

这部戏描述了一位坚强的女性，像一个暴躁的女人一样。

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。

C1 noun ˈsɪn.tæks

syntax

语法

Meaning

The arrangement of words and phrases to create well-formed sentences in a language.

Example

Programming languages follow strict syntax rules.

编程语言遵循严格的语法规则。

C1 verb /spɜːrn/

spurn

蔑视地拒绝

Meaning

To reject something or someone with disdain or contempt.

Example

She spurned his offer of help.

她以蔑视的态度拒绝了他的帮助提议。

C1 noun /ˈsɪməli/

simile

明喻

Meaning

A figure of speech involving the comparison of one thing with another using 'like' or 'as'.

Example

She used a simile to describe her eyes as bright as stars.

她用明喻来描述她的眼睛像星星一样明亮。

C1 noun /ˈstəʊ.ɪ.sɪ.zəm/

stoicism

斯多伊主义

Meaning

The endurance of pain or hardship without the display of feelings and without complaint.

Example

His stoicism during hardship was admirable.

他在困境中的斯多伊主义令人钦佩。

C1 noun /ˈstɒpɪdʒ/

stoppage

停顿; 停止

Meaning

The act of stopping or ceasing; a halt in operation or activity

Example

The sudden stoppage of the train caused delays for all passengers.

火车的突然停运导致所有乘客延误。

C1 noun /ˈskrɪmɪdʒ/

scrimmage

练习赛

Meaning

A practice game or informal match, often in sports, especially football.

Example

The team had a scrimmage before the official season started.

在正式赛季开始之前，球队进行了一场练习赛。

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。

C1 /splɪnt/

splint

夹板

Meaning

A rigid device used to support and immobilize a broken or injured body part.

Example

The doctor applied a splint to stabilize the patient's broken arm.

医生为病人的断臂稳定应用了夹板。

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 /ˈsteɪ.ʃən.ər/

Stationer

文具商

Meaning

a person who sells paper, pens, pencils, and other office supplies

Example

The stationer recommended the best pens for writing exams.

文具商推荐了最适合考试的钢笔。

C1 adjective /ˈspeɪʃəl/

spatial

空间的

Meaning

relating to space or the position, area, and size of things

Example

The scientist studied the spatial arrangement of stars.

科学家研究了恒星的空间排列。

C1 noun /ˈʃæmbəlz/

shambles

一片混乱

Meaning

a state of complete disorder or ruin

Example

After the storm, the whole town was in shambles.

风暴过后，整个城镇陷入了一片混乱。

C1 noun /səbˈdʒɛkʃən/

subjection

征服

Meaning

the act of bringing someone or something under control or domination

Example

The people suffered under the subjection of a cruel ruler.

人民在一个残暴统治者的征服下受苦。

C1 verb /ˈstaɪmi/

stymie

妨碍

Meaning

to prevent or hinder the progress of something

Example

The new regulations could stymie small businesses.

新规章可能会阻碍小型企业的发展。

C1 verb /skrɔːl/

scrawl

匆忙地写

Meaning

to write or draw something quickly and carelessly, making it hard to read

Example

He scrawled his signature at the bottom of the page.

他在页面底部匆忙签上了自己的名字。

C1 noun ˈsæŋktɪti

sanctity

神圣

Meaning

The state or quality of being holy, sacred, or saintly; ultimate importance.

Example

The sanctity of life should never be compromised.

生命的神圣性永远不应被妥协。

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。

C1 noun /ˈsɜːr.vɪ.tuːd/

Servitude

奴役

Meaning

the state of being a slave or completely subject to someone more powerful

Example

Many people fought to escape the servitude imposed by the colonial system.

许多人为了摆脱殖民制度所强加的奴役而斗争。

C1 noun /sɪˈdʌk.ʃən/

Seduction

色诱; 诱惑

Meaning

the action of seducing someone; temptation to do something wrong

Example

He fell victim to the seduction of easy money.

他成为了快速赚钱诱惑的受害者。

C1 noun səˈlɪnɪti ɪnˈtruːʒən

salinity intrusion

盐水入侵

Meaning

The movement of salt water into freshwater areas, typically affecting coastal regions.

Example

Salinity intrusion affects coastal regions.

盐水入侵影响沿海地区。

C1 adjective /səˈdɪs.tɪk/

sadistic

施虐狂

Meaning

Deriving pleasure from inflicting pain or suffering on others.

Example

The villain had a sadistic smile while hurting his enemies.

恶棍在伤害敌人时露出了施虐狂的笑容。

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 adjective /ˈsæljʊˌtɛri/

salutary

有益的

Meaning

Producing good effects; beneficial, especially after something unpleasant.

Example

The accident was a salutary reminder to drive carefully.

这场事故是一个有益的提醒，要小心驾驶。

C1 noun /sɪlk klɔːθ/

Silk cloth

丝绸布料

Meaning

fabric made from natural fibers produced by silkworms

Example

The bride wore a beautiful dress made of silk cloth.

新娘穿着一件美丽的丝绸布料做的裙子。

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 /səˈbætɪkəl/

sabbatical

用于学习或旅行的休假期

Meaning

A period of paid leave granted to a teacher or worker for study or travel, traditionally every seventh year.

Example

She took a sabbatical to research her new book.

她为了研究她的新书而休了一个萨巴提卡尔假期。

C1 noun /stæɡˈneɪ.ʃən/

stagnation

停滞

Meaning

A state of inactivity or lack of growth, especially in an economy.

Example

High unemployment led to economic stagnation.

高失业率导致了经济停滞。

C1 noun /stɪˈlɛtoʊ/

stiletto

细高跟鞋 / 匕首

Meaning

A small, thin, high-heeled shoe or a dagger with a slender blade.

Example

She wore elegant stiletto heels to the party.

她穿着优雅的细高跟鞋去参加派对。

C1 verb /skʌf/

scuff

擦伤

Meaning

to mark or scratch the surface of something by rubbing

Example

He scuffed his shoes on the pavement.

他在人行道上擦伤了他的鞋子。

C1 noun /ˈsɜːrmən/

sermon

讲道

Meaning

A religious discourse delivered by a preacher, often offering moral instruction or spiritual guidance.

Example

The pastor gave a moving sermon about compassion and forgiveness.

牧师做了一个关于同情和宽恕的感人讲道。

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 verb, noun /sæp/

sap

树液 / 削弱

Meaning

As a noun: the vital fluid in plants; As a verb: to gradually weaken or drain strength.

Example

The long journey began to sap his energy.

长途旅行开始削弱他的能量。

C1 adjective /ˌsækrəˈlɪdʒəs/

sacrilegious

亵渎的

Meaning

Showing disrespect or irreverence toward something sacred.

Example

The painting was criticized as being sacrilegious.

这幅画被批评为亵渎的。

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。

Meaning

To add fuel to a fire; to encourage or increase a strong feeling or activity.

Example

The politician’s speech stoked anger among the crowd.

C1 noun /ˈʃær.ən fruːt/

Sharon fruit

沙龙水果

Meaning

a sweet orange persimmon fruit that can be eaten when firm

Example

The Sharon fruit is sweet and can be eaten like an apple.

沙龙水果很甜，可以像苹果一样食用。

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 /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。

C1 noun /ˌsʌpəˈzɪʃən/

supposition

假设

Meaning

An assumption or belief that something is true without certain proof.

Example

His plan was based on the supposition that the market would recover quickly.

他的计划是基于市场将迅速恢复的假设。

C1 noun /ˈskwɒtər/

squatter

非法占领者

Meaning

a person who unlawfully occupies an uninhabited building or unused land

Example

The police removed the squatters from the abandoned house.

警方将非法占领者从废弃的房屋中驱逐了出去。

C1 noun /ˈsɪk.əl/

Sickle

镰刀

Meaning

a tool with a curved metal blade and short handle used for cutting grain crops

Example

The farmer harvested wheat using a traditional sickle.

农民用传统的镰刀收割小麦。

C1 adjective /sɔɪld/

soiled

脏的

Meaning

dirty or stained; not clean

Example

His clothes were soiled after playing in the mud.

他在泥巴里玩后，衣服弄脏了。

C1 noun /ˈsmætərɪŋ/

smattering

浅薄的知识

Meaning

A small amount or superficial knowledge of something.

Example

He has a smattering of Spanish.

他对西班牙语有浅薄的了解。

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 noun /ˈskæf.əld/

Scaffold

脚手架

Meaning

a temporary structure used by workers to stand on when building or repairing something high; a platform for execution

Example

The workers erected a scaffold to paint the building's exterior.

工人们搭建了脚手架来粉刷建筑物的外部。

C1 noun /swiːt.laɪm/

Sweetlime

甜酸橙

Meaning

a citrus fruit that is sweeter and less acidic than regular lime

Example

The sweetlime juice was refreshing on a hot day.

甜橙汁在炎热的天气里令人耳目一新。

C1 noun /ˌsɛlf əˌfɜːˈmeɪʃən/

self-affirmation

自我肯定

Meaning

The practice of affirming one's own worthiness and value as an individual.

Example

Daily self-affirmation can boost your confidence.

每日自我肯定可以增强你的自信。

C1 verb /ˌsuːpərˈsiːd/

supersede

取代

Meaning

To replace or take the place of something because it is more modern or effective.

Example

This new law will supersede the old regulations.

这部新法律将取代旧的规定。

C1 verb /ˈslɪðər/

slither

滑行

Meaning

to move smoothly over a surface with a twisting, sliding motion, like a snake

Example

The snake slithered through the grass.

蛇穿过草地滑行。

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 /ˈsɔːrdɪd/

sordid

可耻的

Meaning

involving immoral or dishonorable actions; dirty or unpleasant

Example

The newspaper exposed the politician's sordid past.

报纸曝光了那位政治家的可耻过去。

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。

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 adjective /ˌsɛlf ɪˈfeɪsɪŋ/

self-effacing

谦虚的

Meaning

not drawing attention to oneself; modest

Example

Despite his success, he remained self-effacing and humble.

尽管他取得了成功，他仍然保持谦虚和谦逊。

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 verb/noun /ˈswæɡ.ər/

swagger

傲慢

Meaning

To walk or behave in a very confident and arrogant way.

Example

He swaggered into the room as if he owned the place.

他走进房间，好像他是这个地方的主人。

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 noun /ˈsteɪtəs kwoʊ/

status quo

现状

Meaning

The existing state of affairs, especially regarding social or political issues.

Example

The government decided to maintain the status quo until further review.

政府决定在进一步审查之前保持现状。

C1 adjective /ˈskɔːrnfəl/

Scornful

轻蔑的

Meaning

showing contempt or disdain; expressing scorn

Example

She gave him a scornful look when he made the rude comment.

当他做出粗鲁的评论时，她投以蔑视的目光。

C1 noun /ˈsɛdətɪv/

sedative

镇静剂

Meaning

A substance that calms the nerves or induces sleep.

Example

The doctor prescribed a sedative to help the patient sleep.

医生开了镇静剂来帮助病人入睡。

C1 verb /ˈsaɪdˌstɛp/

sidestep

回避

Meaning

To avoid something by stepping aside; to evade a problem or question indirectly.

Example

The politician tried to sidestep the difficult question.

那位政治家试图回避那个棘手的问题。

C1 verb ˈsɪŋ.krə.naɪz

synchronize

同步

Meaning

To coordinate in time; to cause to occur or operate at the same time or rate.

Example

The dancers need to synchronize their movements.

舞者需要同步他们的动作。

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 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 verb /ˈsɪn.θə.saɪz/

synthesize

合成

Meaning

To combine a number of things into a coherent whole.

Example

Scientists synthesize new compounds for medical research.

科学家为医学研究合成新的化合物。

C1 noun /ˌsɛnsəˈbɪləti/

Sensibility

感性

Meaning

the ability to appreciate and respond to complex emotional or aesthetic influences; sensitivity

Example

Her artistic sensibility made her appreciate fine details in paintings.

她的艺术感性使她能够欣赏画作中的细节。

C1 verb, adjective, noun /spruːs/

spruce

整理 / 一种树

Meaning

to make neat or tidy in appearance; also refers to an evergreen tree

Example

He spruced up his room before the guests arrived.

他在客人到达之前整理了他的房间。

C1 noun, adjective, verb /səˈbɔːrdənət/ (noun/adjective), /səˈbɔːrdəˌneɪt/ (verb)

subordinate

下属

Meaning

lower in rank or position; to treat as less important

Example

He manages ten subordinates in his department.

他在他的部门里管理十个下属。

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。

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。

C1 noun /saɪð/

scythe

镰刀

Meaning

A tool with a long curved blade used for cutting grass or grain.

Example

The farmer sharpened his scythe before harvesting the wheat.

农民在收割小麦之前磨利了他的镰刀。

C1 noun/verb /snɛər/

snare

陷阱

Meaning

a trap for catching animals; to catch or trap

Example

The hunter set a snare to catch rabbits.

猎人设置了一个陷阱来捕捉兔子。

C1 adjective /ˈseɪ.li.ənt/

salient

重要的，突出的或显著的

Meaning

Most important, prominent, or noticeable

Example

The report highlighted the salient points of the discussion.

报告突出讨论中的重点。

C1 noun /ˈstreɪnər/

Strainer

筛子

Meaning

a device having holes punched in it or made of crossed wires for separating solid matter from a liquid

Example

Use a strainer to drain the pasta water.

使用筛子把意大利面水倒掉。

C1 adjective /sɪˈkluːdɪd/

secluded

隐蔽的

Meaning

Placed apart from other people or things; private and quiet.

Example

They spent their vacation in a secluded beach house.

他们在一个隐蔽的海滩小屋度过了假期。

C1 verb /ʃɪə/

shear

修剪

Meaning

to cut the wool off a sheep or to cut something with sharp tools like scissors or shears

Example

The farmer will shear the sheep in the spring.

农民将在春天修剪羊毛。

C1 noun /ˈsɜːrəɡət/

surrogate

代理人

Meaning

A substitute, especially a person deputizing for another in a specific role or office.

Example

The surrogate mother gave birth to the child after carrying it for nine months.

代孕母亲在怀孕九个月后把孩子生下了。

C1 adjective /ˈsɒnɪk/

sonic

音速的

Meaning

Relating to or involving sound waves or speed of sound.

Example

The jet created a loud boom when it broke the sonic barrier.

喷气机突破声速壁垒时发出了巨大的爆炸声。

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 adjective ˌsʌbˈlɪm.ɪ.nəl

subliminal

低于意识阈值存在或运作，未被意识到的影响或感知

Meaning

Existing or operating below the threshold of consciousness; perceived by or affecting someone's mind without their being aware of it.

Example

Advertisements often have subliminal messages.

广告常常包含潜意识的讯息。

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。