B2 adjective səˈfɪs.tɪ.keɪ.tɪd

sophisticated

复杂的

Meaning

Having great knowledge or experience of the world and knowing about fashion, culture, and other things that people think are socially important; highly developed or complex.

Example

Sophisticated designs enhance aesthetics.

复杂的设计提升了美学。

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。

B2 verb /ˈskrɪbəl/

scribble

乱涂乱画

Meaning

to write or draw carelessly or quickly

Example

The child scribbled all over the wall.

孩子在墙上乱涂乱画。

B2 noun /səkˈses.ər/

Successor

继任者

Meaning

a person who succeeds another in office; someone who takes over a position or role

Example

The CEO announced his retirement and named his successor for the company.

首席执行官宣布了退休，并为公司指定了继任者。

C2 verb /səˈbɔːrn/

suborn

贿赂

Meaning

to bribe or induce someone unlawfully to perform an act, especially to commit perjury

Example

The lawyer was accused of trying to suborn a witness.

律师被指控试图贿赂一名证人。

C1 adjective /səˈdʒɛstɪv/

suggestive

暗示的

Meaning

tending to suggest ideas or images; sometimes implies something sexual or provocative

Example

The painting was highly suggestive and sparked much debate.

这幅画非常暗示，并引发了许多争论。

A2 adjective /ˈsəʊʃəl/

social

社交

Meaning

relating to society or its organization

Example

She has a very social personality and enjoys meeting new people.

她有一个非常社交的个性，喜欢与新朋友见面。

B2 noun /sɛnˈseɪʃən/

Sensation

感觉

Meaning

a physical feeling or perception resulting from something that happens to or comes into contact with the body; a widespread reaction of interest and excitement

Example

The new singer became an overnight sensation.

这位新歌手一夜之间成名，成为轰动一时的现象级人物。

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。

C1 adjective /ˈsɛm.ɪ.nəl/

seminal

幸福

Meaning

Strongly influencing later developments; highly original and influential.

Example

His seminal book changed the course of modern philosophy.

她在获得奖项时无法掩饰自己的幸福。

B2 verb /spreɪ/

spray

喷洒

Meaning

to apply liquid to something in a fine mist

Example

She sprayed perfume on her wrist before leaving.

她在离开前把香水喷在了手腕上。

B2 noun /ˈʃɪpɪŋ/

shipping

运输

Meaning

the process of transporting goods

Example

The shipping of the products was delayed due to weather conditions.

由于天气原因，产品的运输被延迟了。

C1 adjective ˈsɪŋ.krə.nəs

synchronous

同步

Meaning

Existing or occurring at the same time.

Example

Synchronous learning involves live online classes.

同步学习包括实时在线课堂。

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 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。

C2 noun /ˈsteɪsɪs/ or /ˈstæsɪs/

stasis

停滯

Meaning

A state of inactivity or equilibrium; a situation where nothing changes.

Example

The negotiations reached a state of stasis with no progress made.

谈判达到了停滞状态，没有取得进展。

B2 verb /smæʃ/

smash

打破

Meaning

to break something into pieces violently

Example

She smashed the glass in frustration.

她因沮喪而摔碎了玻璃。

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。

B2 adjective /ˌsuː.pəˈnætʃ.ər.əl/

Supernatural

超自然的

Meaning

relating to things that cannot be explained by natural or scientific laws; beyond the normal or physical world

Example

The old house was said to have supernatural powers.

据说那座老房子具有超自然的力量。

B2 noun /ˌsuːpərˈvɪʒən/

supervision

监督

Meaning

the action or process of overseeing or managing something or someone

Example

The project was completed under the supervision of an experienced manager.

该项目在一位经验丰富的经理监督下完成。

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。

C1 noun /ˈskælpəl/

scalpel

手术刀

Meaning

A small and extremely sharp bladed instrument used for surgery and dissection.

Example

The surgeon carefully used a scalpel to make the first incision.

外科医生小心地使用手术刀进行第一次切割。

B1 noun /ˈstætʃuː/

Statue

一种三维艺术作品，通常由石头、金属或木材制成

Meaning

a three-dimensional work of art, typically made of stone, metal, or wood

Example

The statue of liberty is a famous landmark in New York.

自由女神像是纽约的一个著名地标。

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。

A2 noun /skɪl/

skill

技能

Meaning

the ability to do something well through training or experience

Example

Her skill in painting impressed everyone.

她在绘画方面的技能给大家留下了深刻印象。

C1 noun /ˈʃrɪŋkɪdʒ/

shrinkage

收缩

Meaning

The process of becoming smaller in size, amount, or value.

Example

The company reported a shrinkage in profits this quarter.

公司报告了本季度利润的收缩。

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。

B2 noun /ˌsoʊsiˈɑːlədʒi/

sociology

社会学

Meaning

the study of society, human relationships, and social institutions

Example

She is studying sociology at university.

她在大学学习社会学。

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 adjective ˈsɛd(ə)ntəri

sedentary

久坐的

Meaning

Characterized by much sitting and little physical activity.

Example

A sedentary lifestyle can lead to numerous health problems.

久坐的生活方式可能导致多种健康问题。

B1 noun /ˈsʌb.mə.riːn/

Sub-marine

潜艇

Meaning

a warship with a streamlined hull designed to operate completely submerged in the sea

Example

The submarine dived deep into the ocean to avoid detection.

潜水艇潜入海洋深处以避免被发现。

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 verb /ˈswɛltər/

swelter

因高温而痛苦

Meaning

to suffer from intense heat

Example

We began to swelter in the midday sun.

我们开始在中午的阳光下忍受酷热。

C1 noun /səˈbraɪəti/

sobriety

清醒

Meaning

the state of being sober; self-restraint and seriousness

Example

He has maintained his sobriety for five years.

他已经保持清醒五年了。

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。

A2 noun /ˈsoʊ.fə/

Sofa

沙发

Meaning

a long upholstered seat for more than one person

Example

The family gathered on the sofa to watch TV.

全家人聚在沙发上看电视。

B1 noun/adjective /ˈsmoʊ.kɪŋ/

smoking

吸烟

Meaning

The act of inhaling and exhaling the smoke of tobacco or other substances; wearing a tuxedo (adjective, formal context).

Example

Smoking is prohibited inside the building.

建筑物内禁止吸烟。

B2 verb /ˈspɛkjʊˌleɪt/

speculate

投机 / 投资

Meaning

To form a theory or guess without firm evidence; to invest in stocks, property, etc. hoping for profit.

Example

Experts speculate that the company may expand into new markets.

专家推测公司可能会扩展到新市场。

C2 verb /ˈsɛreɪt/

serrate

锯齿边缘

Meaning

To make a saw-toothed edge or notched margin.

Example

The craftsman serrated the knife blade for better cutting.

工匠将刀片锯齿化，以提高切割效果。

B2 noun ˈstɪmjələs

stimulus

刺激

Meaning

A thing or event that evokes a specific functional reaction in an organ or tissue.

Example

Plants respond to external stimulus.

植物对外部刺激作出反应。

A2 noun /ˈsuː.pəˌmɑː.kɪt/

supermarket

超市

Meaning

a large self-service store selling food and household goods

Example

She went to the supermarket to buy groceries.

她去超市买杂货。

B2 noun /ˈsɪmp.təmz/

symptoms

症状

Meaning

signs or indications of a disease or condition

Example

Fever and cough are common symptoms of the flu.

发烧和咳嗽是流感的常见症状。

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。

B2 verb, noun /stæb/

stab

刺伤

Meaning

to pierce or wound with a pointed weapon or object

Example

He was stabbed in the back during the altercation.

他在争执中背部被刺伤。

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。

C2 noun /ˈslʌɡərd/

sluggard

懒汉

Meaning

A lazy, sluggish person.

Example

The sluggard refused to get out of bed even at noon.

懒汉拒绝在中午起床。

B2 noun /ˈsiː.mən/

Seaman

海员

Meaning

a person who works on a ship; sailor

Example

The experienced seaman navigated the ship through the storm.

经验丰富的海员在风暴中导航。

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 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。

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 verb /sərˈmaɪz/

surmise

推测

Meaning

to suppose something is true without having evidence

Example

She surmised that he was not coming to the meeting.

她推测他不会来参加会议。

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 /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。

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。

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 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。

A1 noun /ˈsæləd/

salad

沙拉

Meaning

a dish consisting of various ingredients, typically including vegetables, which are usually mixed with a dressing

Example

She made a fresh salad with lettuce, tomatoes, and cucumbers.

她用生菜、番茄和黄瓜做了一个新鲜的沙拉。

C1 noun speɪst ˌrep.ɪˈtɪʃ.ən

spaced repetition

间隔重复

Meaning

A learning technique that involves reviewing information at increasing intervals to improve long-term retention.

Example

Spaced repetition helps in long-term memory retention.

间隔重复有助于长期记忆保持。

C1 adjective səˈblaɪm

sublime

崇高的, 壮丽的, 庄严的

Meaning

Of such excellence, grandeur, or beauty as to inspire great admiration or awe.

Example

The sublime beauty of the mountain landscape took my breath away.

那座山脉的崇高美景让我屏住了呼吸。

C2 adjective /səˈleɪʃəs/

salacious

淫秽的

Meaning

Having or conveying undue or inappropriate sexual interest.

Example

The tabloid published a salacious story about the celebrity.

小报发布了关于名人的淫秽故事。

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 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。

C2 adjective /ˈsɪbɪlənt/

sibilant

带有嘶嘶声的

Meaning

Making or characterized by a hissing sound.

Example

The word 'snake' starts with a sibilant sound.

单词 'snake' 以西比兰特的声音开始。

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。

C1 noun /ˌsæl.jʊˈteɪ.ʃən/

Salutation

问候; 善意的表达

Meaning

a greeting; an expression of goodwill

Example

The letter began with a formal salutation.

这封信以正式的问候开始。

B2 noun /ˌsuːpərɪnˈtɛndənt/

superintendent

管理员

Meaning

a person who oversees, manages, or directs an organization, building, or project

Example

The superintendent visited the classrooms to check on progress.

管理员访问了教室以检查进展。

B2 noun /səˈraʊn.dɪŋz/

surroundings

周围环境

Meaning

The area around a person, place, or thing.

Example

She quickly adapted to her new surroundings.

她迅速适应了她的新环境。

A2 noun /ˈsɪk.nəs/

Sickness

疾病; 病痛

Meaning

the state of being ill; a disease or illness

Example

She took time off work due to sickness.

她因病休假。

C1 noun /ˈstaɪləs/

stylus

触控笔

Meaning

a small tool used for writing, drawing, or touching screens

Example

She used a stylus to draw on her tablet.

她使用触控笔在平板电脑上绘画。

B2 noun /strɪp/

Strip

一条长而窄的布、纸、塑料或其他材料带

Meaning

a long narrow piece of cloth, paper, plastic, or other material

Example

She tore a strip of paper from the notebook.

她从笔记本上撕下一条纸带。

B2 noun /səkˈsɛʃ.ən/

succession

生态演替

Meaning

The process of ecological change in which one community of organisms is gradually replaced by another.

Example

Forest succession occurs when old ecosystems are replaced by new ones.

森林演替发生在旧的生态系统被新的生态系统取代时。

B1 noun /skɑːrf/

Scarf

围巾

Meaning

a length of fabric worn around the neck or head for warmth, protection, or fashion

Example

She wrapped a warm scarf around her neck in the cold weather.

她在寒冷的天气里围了一条温暖的围巾。

A1 adjective /ˈsɪmpəl/

Simple

简单的; 容易的; 不复杂

Meaning

easy to understand or do; not complicated

Example

This is a simple recipe that anyone can follow.

这是一个简单的食谱，任何人都可以跟随。

C1 adjective /ˌsuːɪˈsaɪdəl/

Suicidal

自杀的

Meaning

relating to or having thoughts of killing oneself; extremely dangerous or harmful

Example

The reckless driving was suicidal behavior.

鲁莽的驾驶是一种自杀行为。

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。

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。

C2 adverb /ˌsʌb ˈroʊzə/

sub rosa

秘密地

Meaning

secretly, in confidence, or in private

Example

The deal was made sub rosa to avoid public scrutiny.

交易是在秘密地进行的，以避免公众审查。

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。

B1 noun /ˈsæm.ən/

salmon

鲑鱼

Meaning

A large fish with pink flesh, often eaten as food.

Example

They served grilled salmon for dinner.

他们晚餐时提供了烤鲑鱼。

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。

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 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。

B2 adjective /ˈstɑː.ri/

Starry

星光灿烂的; 闪亮的;

Meaning

full of stars; shining like stars; relating to stars

Example

We enjoyed the starry night sky while camping in the mountains.

我们在山区露营时，享受着星光灿烂的夜空。

A2 noun /spɔːt/

sport

体育

Meaning

an activity involving physical exertion and skill in which an individual or team competes against another or others for entertainment

Example

Football is a popular sport around the world.

足球是全球流行的体育运动。

麦束

Meaning

a bundle of grain stalks laid lengthwise and tied together after reaping; a bundle of objects tied together

Example

The farmer carried a sheaf of wheat on his shoulder.

农民肩上背着一捆小麦。