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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。
C2 noun /səbˈsɜːviəns/

subservience

奴性
Meaning
the condition of being too willing to obey or serve others
Example
His subservience to authority annoyed his colleagues.
他对权威的奴性让同事们感到烦恼。
C1 noun /ˈsɔː.dʌst/

sawdust

锯末
Meaning
The tiny particles of wood produced by sawing or sanding.
Example
The floor was covered with sawdust from the carpentry work.
地板上覆盖着来自木工工作的锯末。
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 /ˈsfɛrɔɪd/

spheroid

椭球体
Meaning
A three-dimensional shape that is almost spherical but slightly flattened or elongated.
Example
The Earth is not a perfect sphere but an oblate spheroid.
地球不是一个完美的球体,而是一个扁球体。
B2 verb /straɪv/

strive

奋斗
Meaning
To make great efforts to achieve or obtain something.
Example
She strives to be the best student in her class.
她努力成为班里最好的学生。
A1 pronoun /ˈsʌmbədi/

somebody

有人
Meaning
an unspecified person
Example
Somebody is knocking at the door.
有人在敲门。
A1 noun /ˈsɛvən/

seven

Meaning
the number following six and preceding eight
Example
She has seven apples in her basket.
C1 verb /ˈsætəˌraɪz/

satirize

讽刺
Meaning
to mock or criticize something using satire
Example
The play satirizes the greed of modern corporations.
这部剧讽刺了现代公司的贪婪。
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。
C2 adjective /sɪˈnɜːrdʒɪk/

synergic

协同的
Meaning
Working together in a cooperative and effective manner.
Example
The two departments have a synergic relationship that boosts productivity.
两个部门有着协同关系,促进了生产力的提高。
C2 adjective /ˈslæp.dæʃ/

slapdash

草率
Meaning
done too quickly and carelessly; hasty and careless
Example
The report was written in a slapdash manner, full of errors.
报告写得草率,充满了错误。
C1 noun /ˌsəʊ.ʃi.əʊˈek.ə.nɒm.ɪk ˈprɒɡ.res/

socioeconomic progress

社会经济进步
Meaning
Advancement in both social and economic conditions of a society or community.
Example
Socioeconomic progress uplifts marginalized communities.
社会经济进步提升了边缘化社区。
C2 noun /ˈʃɪbəˌlɛθ/

shibboleth

区分特定群体的习语或信仰
Meaning
A custom, phrase, or belief distinguishing a particular group of people, often used to identify outsiders.
Example
The phrase became a political shibboleth during the campaign.
这句话在竞选期间成为了一个政治性的shibboleth。
A2 verb /sɜːrtʃ/

search

搜索
Meaning
to look carefully for someone or something; to examine thoroughly
Example
The police searched the house for evidence.
警察搜查了房子以寻找证据。
A2 noun /staɪl/

Style

风格
Meaning
a particular way of doing something; a distinctive appearance or manner of expression
Example
She has her own unique style of writing that captivates readers.
她有自己独特的写作风格,吸引了读者。
A2 adjective /ˈsɛvənθ/

seventh

第七
Meaning
constituting number seven in a sequence; coming after the sixth
Example
Her birthday is on the seventh of July.
她的生日是七月七日。
A1 verb /spik/

speak

Meaning
to say words; to communicate verbally
Example
She can speak three languages fluently.
她能流利地说三种语言。
B2 noun /skrɪpt/

script

剧本
Meaning
The written text of a play, film, or broadcast; handwriting style.
Example
The actor memorized his lines from the script.
演员从剧本中背诵了台词。
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 verb /ˈskroʊlɪŋ/

scrolling

滚动
Meaning
Moving through content on a screen by sliding up or down.
Example
Scrolling through feeds wastes a lot of time.
在信息流中滚动浪费了很多时间。
B1 noun ˈstrʌɡ.əl

struggle

斗争
Meaning
A forceful or violent effort to get free of restraint or resist attack; a determined effort under difficult circumstances.
Example
The struggle for independence united the nation.
独立斗争使国家团结。
C2 noun /ˈsaɪnɪkjʊər/

sinecure

轻松工作
Meaning
a position requiring little or no work but giving financial benefit or status
Example
He was given a sinecure at the university as a reward for his loyalty.
作为对他忠诚的奖励,他在大学获得了一个轻松的职位。
B2 noun /ˈspɛk.tə.kəl/

spectacle

景象
Meaning
An impressive display or performance for viewers.
Example
The fireworks created a breathtaking spectacle in the night sky.
烟花在夜空中创造了一个惊人的景象。
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/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。
B2 noun /ˈsɪblɪŋ/

sibling

兄弟姐妹
Meaning
A brother or sister.
Example
She has three siblings, two brothers and one sister.
她有三个兄弟姐妹,两个兄弟和一个妹妹。
C2 noun /sɪˈrɒkoʊ/

sirocco

炎热干燥的风
Meaning
A hot, dry wind blowing from North Africa across the Mediterranean to southern Europe.
Example
The sirocco made the city unbearably hot and dusty.
西罗科让这座城市变得极其炎热和尘土飞扬。
A1 noun /saɪd/

side

旁边
Meaning
a position to the left or right of something
Example
The store is on the side of the road.
商店位于路的旁边。
B2 noun/verb /ˈslɔː.tər/

slaughter

屠杀 / 大规模谋杀
Meaning
the killing of animals for food; killing in large numbers violently
Example
The army slaughtered hundreds of enemy soldiers.
军队屠杀了数百名敌军士兵。
B2 verb /swer/

swear

发誓
Meaning
to use offensive language; to promise solemnly; to take an oath
Example
I swear to tell the truth.
我发誓说真话。
A1 noun /ˈsændwɪtʃ/

sandwich

三明治
Meaning
two pieces of bread with food such as meat, cheese, or salad between them
Example
I made a chicken sandwich for lunch.
我做了一个鸡肉三明治作为午餐。
A2 verb /swɪm/

swim

游泳
Meaning
to move through water using body movements
Example
I love to swim in the ocean during summer.
我喜欢在夏天在海洋中游泳。
B2 verb /spɪl/

spill

Meaning
to cause liquid to flow or fall out of a container by accident
Example
Be careful not to spill your coffee.
小心不要洒出你的咖啡。
B2 verb /stɑːv/

starve

饿死
Meaning
to suffer or die from lack of food
Example
He was left to starve in the desert.
他被丢在沙漠里饿死。
C2 verb /səˈfjuːz/

suffuse

弥漫
Meaning
to gradually spread through or over something
Example
A warm glow suffused her face as she smiled.
当她微笑时,一种温暖的光辉弥漫到她的脸上。
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 adjective /səˈræfɪk/

seraphic

天使般的
Meaning
Of or like a seraph; angelic, pure, and blissful.
Example
She gave him a seraphic smile that calmed his fears.
她给了他一个天使般的微笑,安抚了他的恐惧。
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。
B1 noun, verb /ʃeɪd/

shade

Meaning
a sheltered or darker area where direct light is blocked; to block light from something
Example
We sat under the tree for some shade.
A1 adjective /seɪm/

same

相同
Meaning
identical; not different or changed
Example
We wore the same dress at the party.
我们在派对上穿了相同的衣服。
C1 adjective /ˈstɛr.aɪl/

sterile

无菌
Meaning
Free from bacteria or other living microorganisms; incapable of producing offspring.
Example
The surgeon worked in a sterile environment to avoid infection.
外科医生在无菌环境下工作以避免感染。
A1 noun /snoʊ/

Snow

幸福
Meaning
white frozen water that falls from clouds as soft flakes
Example
The children played happily in the fresh snow.
孩子们在新鲜的雪地上开心地玩耍。
B1 noun, verb /skiːm/

scheme

计划 / 阴谋
Meaning
a plan or arrangement, especially one that is secret or dishonest
Example
They devised a scheme to cheat investors.
他们制定了一个计划,欺骗投资者。
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。
B2 noun /slɒt/

slot

插槽
Meaning
a narrow opening into which something fits or is placed
Example
Insert the card into the slot to open the door.
将卡片插入插槽以打开门。
C2 noun /sʌbˈɔːl.tən/

subaltern

处于下级职位的人;在军队中,初级军官
Meaning
A person holding a subordinate position; in the military, a junior officer.
Example
The subaltern was responsible for leading a small platoon of soldiers.
下级军官负责指挥一个小型士兵排。
B1 adjective ˌsaɪənˈtɪfɪk

scientific

科学的
Meaning
Based on or characterized by the methods and principles of science.
Example
Scientific discoveries continue to shape our understanding of the world.
科学发现继续塑造我们对世界的理解。
C1 verb /sɪˈkluːd/

seclude

隔离
Meaning
To keep someone away from other people; to isolate.
Example
The monk chose to seclude himself in the mountains.
僧侣选择在山中独自生活。
C2 adjective /ˈsteɪ.dʒi/

stagy

过于戏剧化
Meaning
Overly theatrical, artificial, or exaggerated in manner or style.
Example
Her performance felt stagy and unnatural.
她的表演显得过于戏剧化和不自然。
B2 noun ˌsænɪˈteɪʃən

sanitation

卫生
Meaning
Conditions relating to public health, especially the provision of clean drinking water and adequate sewage disposal.
Example
Good sanitation practices are key to preventing infestations.
良好的卫生实践是防止侵扰的关键。
B2 adjective /ʃɪər/

Sheer

完全的; 绝对的; 透明的; 非常陡峭
Meaning
complete; absolute; transparent; very steep
Example
It was sheer luck that we found the place.
这是纯粹的运气,我们找到了这个地方。
B2 adjective ˈskɒl.ə.li

scholarly

学术的
Meaning
Having or showing great knowledge or learning; academic in approach or method.
Example
He wrote a scholarly article on ancient philosophy.
他写了一篇关于古代哲学的学术文章。
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。
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。
A1 noun /speɪs/

space

空间
Meaning
The dimensions of height, depth, and width within which all things exist and move.
Example
Space exploration expands human knowledge.
太空探索扩展了人类的知识。
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。
B2 noun /ˌsɪm.ɪˈlær.ə.ti/

Similarity

相似性; 类似性
Meaning
the quality or state of being similar; resemblance
Example
There is a striking similarity between the two paintings.
这两幅画之间有惊人的相似性。
B2 noun /ˈsɑːrdʒənt/

sergeant

中士
Meaning
A rank of non-commissioned officer in the armed forces or police.
Example
The sergeant gave orders to the soldiers before the mission.
中士在任务前向士兵发出命令。
B2 noun /spæn/

span

跨度
Meaning
the full extent or length of something from one end to another
Example
The bridge has a span of over 500 meters.
这座桥的跨度超过了500米。
C2 noun /səbˈdʌk.ʃən/

subduction

地壳的一个层次向下移动,进入下方的地幔。
Meaning
The lateral and downward movement of the edge of a plate of the earth's crust into the mantle beneath another plate.
Example
The Pacific Ring of Fire is an area of intense subduction.
太平洋火环是一个强烈的俯冲区域。
C1 noun /ˈsiːskeɪp/

seascape

海景
Meaning
A view or painting of the sea.
Example
The artist painted a beautiful seascape at sunset.
艺术家在日落时画了一幅美丽的海景。
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 /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。
A1 noun /ˈsɪstər/

sister

姐姐 / 妹妹
Meaning
a female sibling; a girl or woman in relation to other children of her parents
Example
My sister is coming to visit us next week.
我姐姐下周要来看我们。
B2 noun /ˈsloʊɡən/

slogan

Meaning
a short and memorable phrase used to promote a cause or product
Example
The campaign used a powerful slogan to inspire people.
A1 adjective /ʃʊr/

Sure

确定的; 确实
Meaning
completely confident that something is true; certain; definitely true
Example
I am sure that he will come tomorrow.
我确定他明天会来。
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 /sɑːrˈdɒnɪk/

sardonic

幸福
Meaning
Grimly mocking or cynical.
Example
She gave him a sardonic smile after hearing his excuse.
她在收到奖项时,无法隐藏自己的幸福。
C2 noun /ˈsɒfɪzəm/

sophism

诡辩
Meaning
a clever but misleading argument; fallacious reasoning
Example
The politician's speech was full of sophism designed to mislead voters.
政治家的演讲充满了旨在误导选民的诡辩。
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。
B2 adjective /stɑːrk/

stark

严峻的, 锋利的
Meaning
Severe, sharp, or clearly defined; plain and without any decoration.
Example
The stark contrast between poverty and wealth was evident in the city.
贫困与财富之间的鲜明对比在城市中显而易见。
B2 noun /ˈsɛnət/

senate

参议院
Meaning
a legislative or governing body, typically the upper chamber in a bicameral legislature
Example
The senate voted in favor of the new healthcare bill.
参议院投票支持新的医疗保健法案。
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。
A1 noun /sʌn/

son

儿子
Meaning
a male child of a parent
Example
His son is very talented in music.
他的儿子在音乐方面非常有才华。
C2 noun /ˈskɔːrpiən fɪʃ/

Scorpion fish

蝎子鱼
Meaning
a type of fish with venomous spines that belongs to the family Scorpaenidae
Example
The scorpion fish has dangerous spines that can inject venom.
蝎子鱼有危险的刺,可以注入毒液。
B2 noun /ˈspɒt.laɪt/

spotlight

Meaning
a strong beam of light directed onto a particular area; figuratively, public attention
Example
The singer stood proudly in the spotlight.
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。
C1 noun /ˈskeɪ.biːz/

Scabies

疥疮
Meaning
a contagious skin disease caused by mites that causes intense itching
Example
The doctor diagnosed him with scabies after examining the rash.
医生在检查了皮疹后诊断他为疥疮。
C2 verb /ˈsɪbəleɪt/

sibilate

发出嘶嘶声
Meaning
To pronounce with a hissing sound.
Example
The actor sibilated his lines for dramatic effect.
演员为了戏剧效果,用嘶嘶声说出了他的台词。
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。
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。
B1 verb /stiːl/

steal

偷窃
Meaning
to take something without permission; to rob
Example
It's wrong to steal from others.
从别人那里偷东西是错的。
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。
B1 noun /seɪk/

Sake

原因; 理由;
Meaning
purpose or reason for doing something; benefit or interest
Example
She worked overtime for the sake of her family's future.
她为了家人的未来加班。
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。
C1 adjective /ʃruːd/

Shrewd

精明的; 聪明的; 机敏的
Meaning
having or showing sharp powers of judgment; astute
Example
The shrewd businessman made a profitable deal in the competitive market.
那个精明的商人,在竞争激烈的市场上达成了一笔有利可图的交易。
C1 adjective /ˈsʌl.ki/

Sulky

脾气坏且沉默; 易怒
Meaning
bad-tempered and sullen; moody
Example
The child became sulky when he couldn't get his favorite toy.
孩子变得脾气坏,因为他无法得到自己最喜欢的玩具。
A2 noun steɪt

state

国家
Meaning
A nation or territory considered as an organized political community under one government.
Example
The state declared a new language policy.
国家宣布了一项新的语言政策。
B1 noun /ˌsaʊθˈiːst/

southeast

东南
Meaning
the direction that is between south and east; a region in that direction
Example
The city is located in the southeast of the country.
这座城市位于该国的东南部。
C1 verb /ˌsuːpərɪmˈpoʊz/

superimpose

叠加
Meaning
to place one thing on top of another so that both can be seen
Example
The editor superimposed text over the image.
编辑将文本叠加在图片上。
B2 noun /stɑːr fɪʃ/

Star fish

海星
Meaning
a marine echinoderm with five or more radiating arms, typically found on the sea floor
Example
The starfish slowly moved across the ocean floor searching for food.
海星缓慢地在海底移动,寻找食物。
B1 noun /ˈsɜːvənt/

servant

仆人
Meaning
a person who performs duties for others, especially in a household
Example
The servant opened the door for the guests.
仆人为客人开门。
A2 adjective /ˈsʌdən/

Sudden

突如其来的; 突然的; 出乎意料的;
Meaning
happening or done quickly and unexpectedly; abrupt
Example
There was a sudden change in the weather.
天气发生了突如其来的变化。
A2 noun /ˈstrɔːbəri/

Strawberry

草莓
Meaning
a small red heart-shaped fruit with tiny seeds on the surface and sweet taste
Example
I love eating fresh strawberries with cream during summer.
我喜欢在夏天吃新鲜的草莓配奶油。
B2 verb /skeər/

scare

恐吓
Meaning
to frighten someone or make them feel afraid
Example
The loud noise scared the baby.
大声的噪音把婴儿吓坏了。
C2 verb /sweɪð/

swathe

Meaning
To wrap or cover closely or completely.
Example
She swathed the baby in a soft blanket.
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 noun/verb /ˈslʌmbər/

slumber

睡眠
Meaning
A state of sleep; to sleep lightly or rest.
Example
The child slumbered peacefully through the night.
孩子整夜安静地睡觉。
C1 noun /ˌsɛrənˈdɪpɪti/

serendipity

意外的好运
Meaning
The occurrence of events by chance in a happy or beneficial way.
Example
Finding that old photo album was pure serendipity.
找到那本旧照片集是纯粹的意外的好运。
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。
C2 noun /ˈsaɪz.mə.ɡræf/

seismograph

地震仪
Meaning
An instrument that measures and records details of earthquakes, such as force and duration.
Example
The seismograph detected a strong tremor in the area.
地震仪检测到该地区的强烈震动。
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。
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。
B2 adverb /ˈʃɑːrpli/

sharply

急剧地
Meaning
suddenly and strongly; in a cutting or intense way
Example
Prices rose sharply after the announcement.
价格在公告后急剧上涨。
B2 noun /slʌm/

Slum

贫民窟
Meaning
a poor urban area with substandard housing and squalid conditions
Example
The government is working to improve conditions in the slum.
政府正在努力改善贫民区的条件。
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。
A2 noun /skɜːrt/

Skirt

裙子
Meaning
a garment that hangs from the waist and covers part or all of the legs
Example
She chose a blue skirt to match her blouse.
她选择了一条蓝色的裙子,以配合她的衬衫。
C1 noun /ˈstrɑːtəm/

stratum

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。
B2 adjective /ˈstɪki/

sticky

粘的
Meaning
having the quality of adhering or clinging; difficult to remove or deal with
Example
The candy is too sticky to eat with your hands.
糖果太粘了,不能用手吃。
C1 verb /səˈlɪsɪt/

solicit

请求
Meaning
to ask for or try to obtain something from someone
Example
The charity is soliciting donations for flood victims.
慈善机构正在为洪水灾民募捐。
B1 verb /siːl/

seal

封闭,密封
Meaning
to close or secure something tightly or officially confirm something
Example
He sealed the envelope before sending the letter.
他在寄信之前封住了信封。
B2 noun /ˈsteɪdiəm/

stadium

Meaning
a large structure with seating for sports, concerts, or other events
Example
Thousands of fans filled the stadium to watch the final match.
C2 noun /ˈsʌbtərˌfjuːdʒ/

subterfuge

欺诈手段
Meaning
Deceit used to achieve one's goal; a trick or excuse to evade something.
Example
They used subterfuge to avoid paying taxes.
他们使用欺诈手段来避免缴税。
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。
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。
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 verb /ˈsætʃəˌreɪt/

saturate

Meaning
to fill completely with something until no more can be absorbed
Example
The heavy rain saturated the ground within minutes.
B2 noun /ˈsɜːvɪŋ/

serving

Meaning
a portion of food for one person; the act of giving food or drink to someone
Example
He ate a large serving of rice and curry.
他吃了一大份米饭和咖喱。
C1 noun /səˈlɪləkwi/

soliloquy

独白
Meaning
a speech in which a character talks to themselves, often used in drama to reveal inner thoughts
Example
Hamlet's soliloquy is one of the most famous passages in Shakespearean drama.
哈姆雷特的独白是莎士比亚戏剧中最著名的段落之一。
B2 noun /ˈsɪmpəθi/

Sympathy

同情
Meaning
feelings of pity and sorrow for someone else's misfortune
Example
She expressed her sympathy for the victims of the accident.
她对事故的受害者表达了同情。