B2 adjective /steɪl/

Stale

陈旧的; 过时的; 不新鲜的

Meaning

no longer fresh; lacking originality or novelty

Example

The bread became stale after sitting out for three days.

面包放了三天后变得陈旧。

B2 noun /ˈspɛktrəm/

spectrum

光谱

Meaning

A range of different things, often related to colors, ideas, or classifications.

Example

The festival attracted people from across the political spectrum.

这个节日吸引了来自各个政治光谱的人们。

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。

B2 adjective /ˈsɛksi/

sexy

性感的

Meaning

sexually attractive or exciting

Example

She wore a sexy red dress to the party.

她穿着一条性感的红色连衣裙去参加派对。

B2 noun səˌsteɪ.nəˈbɪl.ɪ.ti

sustainability

可持续性

Meaning

The ability to be maintained at a certain rate or level; the avoidance of the depletion of natural resources in order to maintain ecological balance.

Example

Sustainability ensures long-term environmental health.

可持续性确保长期环境健康。

B2 noun /stəˈbɪl.ə.ti/

Stability

稳定性

Meaning

the state of being stable; firmness; steadiness

Example

Political stability is essential for economic growth.

政治稳定对经济增长至关重要。

B2 adjective /ˈseɪ.krɪd/

Sacred

神圣的

Meaning

connected with God or a god; considered holy; worthy of religious worship

Example

The sacred temple was visited by thousands of pilgrims.

这座神圣的寺庙吸引了成千上万名朝圣者前来参观。

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。

B2 noun /spæm/

spam

垃圾邮件

Meaning

unsolicited or unwanted electronic communication, typically in the form of email

Example

My inbox is full of spam emails that I need to delete.

我的收件箱里满是垃圾邮件，我需要删除它们。

B2 adjective strəˈtiː.dʒɪk

strategic

战略的

Meaning

Relating to the identification of long-term or overall aims and interests and the means of achieving them.

Example

Strategic policies enhance competitiveness.

战略性政策增强竞争力。

B2 noun /strɔː/

straw

稻草或吸管

Meaning

a thin tube for sucking up liquids; dried stalks of grain plants

Example

She drank the juice through a straw.

她通过吸管喝了果汁。

B2 verb /ˈspɛʃəˌlaɪz/

specialize

专攻

Meaning

to focus on a particular subject or activity and become an expert in it

Example

He decided to specialize in cardiology.

他决定专攻心脏病学。

B2 noun /ˈstæm.ɪ.nə/

Stamina

耐力

Meaning

the ability to sustain prolonged physical or mental effort

Example

Marathon runners need great stamina to complete the race.

马拉松选手需要强大的耐力才能完成比赛。

B2 noun /sɪˈver.ə.ti/

Severity

严重性; 严厉; 强度

Meaning

the quality of being extremely serious or harsh; intensity of something bad

Example

The severity of the storm caused widespread damage across the city.

风暴的严重性在整个城市造成了广泛的破坏。

B2 verb /spɪn/

spin

旋转

Meaning

To turn around quickly or cause something to rotate

Example

The dancer began to spin gracefully on the stage.

舞者开始在舞台上优雅地旋转。

B2 adjective /ˈsoʊʃəbəl/

Sociable

社交的; 友好的; 外向的

Meaning

friendly and enjoys being with other people; outgoing

Example

She is very sociable and makes friends easily.

她很社交，容易交到朋友。

B2 noun /ˈspəʊkswɪmən/

spokeswoman

发言人女性

Meaning

a woman who speaks on behalf of a group or organization

Example

The spokeswoman for the company announced the new product.

公司的发言人宣布了新产品。

B2 noun /ˈsɜːr.plʌs/

surplus

盈余

Meaning

An amount that is more than what is needed.

Example

The country has a surplus of food this year.

今年该国的食品盈余。

B2 noun/verb /ˈsoʊ.ɪŋ/

sewing

缝纫

Meaning

The activity or skill of joining fabric using a needle and thread

Example

She enjoys sewing her own clothes on weekends.

她喜欢在周末缝制自己的衣服。

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。

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 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。

B2 noun /stɔːrk/

Stork

鹳

Meaning

large wading bird with long legs and a long neck

Example

The stork built its nest on top of the tall chimney.

鹳在高烟囱上建造了它的巢。

B2 noun /səˈplaɪə(r)/

supplier

供应商

Meaning

a person or company that provides goods or services

Example

The supplier delivered the products on time.

供应商按时交付了产品。

B2 adjective /ˈʃeɪm.fəl/

Shameful

可耻的; 不光彩的; 令人尴尬的

Meaning

causing shame; disgraceful; embarrassing

Example

His shameful behavior embarrassed the entire family.

他可耻的行为让整个家庭感到尴尬。

B2 noun ˌsɛlf ˈdɪs.ə.plɪn

self-discipline

自律

Meaning

The ability to control one's emotions and behavior.

Example

Self-discipline is crucial for achieving long-term success.

自律对于长期成功至关重要。

B2 adjective /ˈstʌnɪŋ/

stunning

令人惊叹

Meaning

extremely impressive or attractive

Example

The view from the top of the mountain was absolutely stunning.

从山顶看到的景色简直令人惊叹。

B2 adjective /ˈʃɒkɪŋ/

shocking

令人震惊的

Meaning

causing surprise or disbelief; startling

Example

The news of the accident was shocking to everyone.

事故的消息令所有人震惊。

B2 noun smɔːl ˈɛfərt

Small Effort

小努力

Meaning

Minor actions or initiatives that can collectively make a significant impact.

Example

Small efforts can bring big changes in butterfly conservation.

小努力可以带来蝴蝶保护中的巨大变化。

B2 adjective sɪˈvɪər

severe

严重的

Meaning

Very great; intense or extreme in degree.

Example

Without action, climate change impacts will become severe.

如果没有行动，气候变化的影响将变得严重。

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 /ˌsɪmjuˈleɪʃən/

simulation

模拟

Meaning

the imitation of a situation or process

Example

The simulation helped the students understand the complex theory.

模拟帮助学生理解复杂的理论。

B2 noun /ˌsuːvəˈnɪər/

Souvenir

纪念品

Meaning

a thing that is kept as a reminder of a person, place, or event; a memento

Example

I bought a small souvenir from the gift shop.

我在礼品店买了一个小纪念品。

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。

B2 adjective /ˈsɜːdʒɪkəl/

surgical

与外科手术相关

Meaning

relating to or involving surgery

Example

She underwent surgical treatment to repair the damage.

她接受了外科治疗来修复损伤。

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。

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。

B2 adjective /ˈsteɪʃəˌneri/

stationary

静止

Meaning

Not moving or not intended to be moved.

Example

The car remained stationary at the red light.

汽车在红灯前保持静止。

B2 verb /skwɒʃ/

squash

压扁

Meaning

to crush or squeeze something with force so that it becomes flat or broken

Example

She accidentally squashed the bug with her shoe.

她不小心用鞋子压死了虫子。

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。

B2 noun /səˈvaɪvl/

survival

生存

Meaning

the state of continuing to live or exist, typically in difficult conditions

Example

Survival in the wild can be a challenging experience.

在野外生存可能是一次充满挑战的经历。

B2 verb /ʃrɪŋk/

shrink

缩水

Meaning

to become smaller in size; to draw back in fear

Example

The sweater shrank after washing in hot water.

毛衣在热水中洗后缩水。

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。

B2 adjective /ˈstʌb.ərn/

Stubborn

固执; 顽固; 倔强

Meaning

refusing to change opinion or course of action; persistent; obstinate

Example

The stubborn child refused to eat his vegetables.

那个固执的孩子拒绝吃蔬菜。

B2 noun ˈsʌbstɪˌtut

substitute

替代品

Meaning

A person or thing acting or serving in place of another.

Example

Money cannot be a substitute for genuine happiness.

钱不能成为真正幸福的替代品。

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。

B2 noun /ˈsɪɡ.nə.tʃər/

Signature

签名

Meaning

a person's name written in their own handwriting as identification or authorization

Example

Please put your signature at the bottom of the document.

请在文件底部签名。

B2 noun /spaɪs/

spice

香料

Meaning

a substance used to add flavor to food

Example

She added a pinch of spice to the curry for extra flavor.

她在咖喱里加入了一撮香料以增加味道。

B2 verb /ˈsɒfən/

soften

使变软

Meaning

to make or become less hard, severe, or strong.

Example

Heat will soften the butter quickly.

热量会很快使黄油变软。

B2 noun /ˈskændəl/

scandal

丑闻

Meaning

an event or action that causes public outrage or damage to one's reputation

Example

The politician's affair became a public scandal.

那位政治家的私 affair 成为了公共丑闻。

B2 adjective /səˈraʊndɪŋ/

surrounding

周围的

Meaning

located all around a particular place or thing; nearby

Example

The surrounding hills were covered in mist.

周围的山丘被雾气覆盖。

B2 verb /ˈsɪmpəθaɪz/

sympathize

同情

Meaning

to feel sorry for someone; to understand and share someone's feelings

Example

I sympathize with your loss.

我同情你的失去。

B2 adjective /swɪft/

swift

Meaning

moving very quickly; happening promptly

Example

The river current was swift after the heavy rain.

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 /ˈsɛm.ɪ.nɑːr/

seminar

研讨会

Meaning

A meeting for discussion or training, especially in an academic setting.

Example

The professor invited all students to attend the seminar on climate change.

教授邀请所有学生参加关于气候变化的研讨会。

B2 verb ˈstɪmjəleɪt

stimulate

刺激

Meaning

To encourage or promote the development or growth of something

Example

Proper sunlight stimulates plant growth.

适当的阳光刺激植物生长。

B2 adverb ˌsɪməlˈteɪnɪəsli

simultaneously

同时

Meaning

At the same time; occurring or existing at the same time.

Example

He worked on two projects simultaneously.

他同时在做两个项目。

B2 adjective /səˈbɜːrbən/

suburban

郊区的

Meaning

relating to or characteristic of a suburb or the people living there

Example

They bought a house in a quiet suburban area.

他们在一个安静的郊区买了一栋房子。

B2 noun /ˈsætaɪər/

satire

讽刺

Meaning

The use of humor, irony, or exaggeration to criticize people's stupidity or vices.

Example

The play was a brilliant satire on modern politics.

这出戏是对现代政治的精彩讽刺。

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。

B2 noun /ˈspəʊksmən/

spokesman

发言人

Meaning

a person who speaks on behalf of others, especially for a group or organization

Example

The spokesman addressed the crowd during the rally.

发言人在集会中向人群讲话。

B2 noun /spaɪn/

Spine

脊柱; 结构的中央支撑

Meaning

the backbone or vertebral column of a vertebrate; the central support of a structure

Example

She injured her spine in the accident.

她在事故中伤了脊柱。

B2 adjective /ˈspɪr.ɪ.tʃu.əl/

Spiritual

精神的; 宗教的; 神圣的

Meaning

relating to the human spirit or soul; religious or sacred

Example

She found spiritual peace through meditation.

她通过冥想找到了精神的平静。

B2 adverb /ˈsmuːð.li/

Smoothly

顺畅地; 没有问题

Meaning

without problems or difficulties; in an even and regular way

Example

The car runs smoothly on the new highway.

汽车在新高速公路上顺畅行驶。

B2 adverb /ˈstɛdɪli/

steadily

稳定地

Meaning

in a regular and continuous way; without stopping or changing

Example

The company's profits have been increasing steadily.

公司的利润稳定增长。

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。

B2 adverb /ˈsɛp.ər.ət.li/

separately

分别地

Meaning

in a way that is apart or individually; not together

Example

They decided to travel separately to the conference.

他们决定分别前往会议。

B2 noun /ˌsuː.pərˈstɪʃ.ən/

Superstition

迷信

Meaning

a belief or practice considered irrational or supernatural

Example

Breaking a mirror brings seven years of bad luck is a common superstition.

打破镜子带来七年的厄运，这是一种常见的迷信。

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。

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 /sɔːr/

sore

酸痛

Meaning

painful or aching, usually in a specific part of the body

Example

After the long run, my legs were sore.

长跑后，我的腿很酸痛。

B2 verb /ˈstrʌɡlɪŋ/

struggling

挣扎

Meaning

Making forceful or violent efforts to get free of restraint or constriction; having difficulty achieving something.

Example

Many regions are struggling with economic recovery.

许多地区在经济复苏中挣扎。

B2 noun sliːp ˌdɛprɪˈveɪʃən

sleep deprivation

睡眠不足

Meaning

The condition of not having enough sleep; lack of adequate sleep.

Example

Sleep deprivation can severely impact mental health.

睡眠不足可能严重影响心理健康。

B2 adjective, noun /ˈsɪŋɡjələr/

singular

非凡 / 单数

Meaning

Remarkable, extraordinary; or grammatical form referring to one person or thing.

Example

She has a singular talent for painting.

她在绘画方面有非凡的才华。

B2 verb /spɪt/

spit

吐口水

Meaning

to force liquid, especially saliva, out of the mouth

Example

He spat on the ground in anger.

他因愤怒在地上吐口水。

B2 noun /ˈsɪmptəm/

symptom

症状

Meaning

a sign or indication of something, especially of an illness

Example

Fever is a common symptom of the flu.

发烧是流感的常见症状。

B2 noun /siːdʒ/

siege

围攻

Meaning

A military operation in which a place is surrounded to force its surrender.

Example

The castle fell after a long siege.

城堡在长时间的围困后倒塌。

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。

B2 noun /ˈsɑːfmɔːr/

sophomore

大二学生

Meaning

a student in their second year of study at a university or high school

Example

He’s a sophomore in college, studying computer science.

他是大学的二年级学生，学习计算机科学。

B2 noun /ˈsʌfərɪŋ/

suffering

痛苦

Meaning

the state of undergoing pain, distress, or hardship

Example

They tried to relieve his suffering with medicine.

他们试图用药物减轻他的痛苦。

B2 noun /ˈspɒnsər/

sponsor

赞助商

Meaning

a person or organization that provides funds for a project or activity in exchange for publicity or support

Example

The company became the main sponsor of the event.

公司成为了活动的主要赞助商。

B2 noun /stəˈtɪstɪks/

statistics

统计

Meaning

the practice or science of collecting and analyzing numerical data

Example

The statistics showed an increase in the number of users last year.

统计数据显示，去年用户数量有所增加。

B2 adjective /səˈpɔːtɪv/

supportive

支持的

Meaning

providing encouragement or emotional help to someone

Example

She was very supportive during my difficult times.

在我困难的时刻，她非常支持我。

B2 adjective /ˈsʌt.əl/

subtle

微妙, 轻微, 精细

Meaning

So delicate or precise as to be difficult to analyze or describe; making use of clever and indirect methods.

Example

The artist's use of color was subtle yet powerful.

艺术家对色彩的运用既微妙又有力。

B2 adjective /sɪˈlek.tɪv/

Selective

选择性的

Meaning

relating to or involving careful selection; choosy about what to accept

Example

The university has a selective admission process for new students.

大学对新生有选择性的录取过程。

B2 verb /səbˈskraɪb/

subscribe

Meaning

to pay to receive a service regularly; to agree with or support something

Example

I subscribe to several online magazines.

我订阅了几本在线杂志。

B2 noun/verb /ˈsɜːveɪ/

survey

调查，问卷调查

Meaning

noun: an examination or inspection; verb: to examine or measure (an area or subject)

Example

They conducted a survey to understand customer preferences.

他们进行了一项调查，以了解客户的偏好。

B2 noun /ˈswɛər wɜːrd/

swear-word

脏话

Meaning

An offensive or rude word used to express anger or frustration.

Example

He shouted a swear-word when he hit his toe.

当他撞到脚趾时，他大喊了一句脏话。

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。

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.

B2 noun /ˈsɜːdʒən/

surgeon

外科医生

Meaning

a doctor who performs medical operations

Example

The surgeon performed a complex heart operation.

外科医生进行了复杂的心脏手术。

B2 verb /ˈsʌmən/

summon

Meaning

To order someone to come or to gather courage or strength.

Example

The king summoned his advisors to the court.

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。

B2 noun /ˈsɪləbəs/

syllabus

教学大纲

Meaning

An outline or summary of topics to be covered in a course of study.

Example

The professor handed out the syllabus on the first day of class.

教授在第一天的课上发放了教学大纲。

B2 noun /ˈstiː.mər/

Steamer

蒸汽船

Meaning

a ship or boat powered by steam engines

Example

The old steamer crossed the river slowly.

老蒸汽船慢慢地渡过了河。

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。

B2 verb /ˈsɪmbəlaɪz/

symbolize

象征

Meaning

to represent or stand for something else

Example

The dove symbolizes peace across cultures.

鸽子在不同文化中象征着和平。

B2 adjective /ˈskɛptɪkəl/

skeptical

怀疑的

Meaning

not easily convinced; having doubts or reservations

Example

She was skeptical about the new plan.

她对新计划持怀疑态度。

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 adjective /ˈstɛdi/

steady

稳定

Meaning

firm, stable, and not likely to change suddenly

Example

He kept his hand steady while painting the picture.

他在画画时保持手稳定。

B2 noun ˈsəʊ.lər ˈen.ə.dʒi

solar energy

太阳能

Meaning

Energy from the sun that is converted into thermal or electrical energy.

Example

Solar energy is vital for reducing carbon emissions.

太阳能对于减少碳排放至关重要。

B2 noun /ˈstɔːrɪdʒ/

storage

存储

Meaning

the action or method of storing something for future use

Example

The warehouse offers plenty of storage space.

仓库提供了大量的存储空间。

B2 noun /ˈskʌlp.tʃər/

Sculpture

雕塑; 通过雕刻制作的艺术品

Meaning

the art of making objects by carving; a work of art made by carving

Example

The museum displays ancient Greek sculpture.

博物馆展示了古希腊雕塑。

B2 noun /ˈset.əl.mənt/

Settlement

定居; 协议

Meaning

a place where people establish a community; an agreement that ends a dispute

Example

The early settlement was built near the river for easy access to water.

早期的定居点建在河边，方便取水。

B2 noun /ˈstrʌk.tʃərz/

structures

结构

Meaning

Buildings or other objects constructed from several parts.

Example

The region has ancient structures.

这个地区有古老的结构。

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。

B2 adjective /ˈspɒtɪd/

Spotted

斑点的; 有标记的; 被看到

Meaning

having spots or marks; noticed or seen

Example

The spotted leopard moved silently through the jungle.

斑点猎豹静静地穿过丛林。

B2 noun /soʊp keɪs/

Soap case

肥皂盒

Meaning

a container used to store soap

Example

She bought a beautiful soap case for the bathroom.

她为浴室买了一个漂亮的肥皂盒。

B2 adjective /ˈʃeɪ.ki/

Shaky

不稳定的; 发抖的; 不可靠的; 弱的

Meaning

unstable; trembling; unreliable; weak

Example

His voice was shaky with nervousness.

他的声音因紧张而颤抖。

B2 adjective /ˈʃɔːrt ˌsaɪtɪd/

Short-sighted

近视; 短期视野

Meaning

lacking foresight or consideration for the future; myopic

Example

His short-sighted decision to quit school early affected his career prospects.

他短视的决定早早离开学校影响了他的职业前景。

B2 noun /ˈsʌb.sɪ.di/

subsidy

补贴

Meaning

Financial assistance provided by government to reduce costs of goods or services.

Example

The government provides a fuel subsidy to control prices.

政府提供燃料补贴以控制价格。

B2 verb /soʊ/

sow

播种

Meaning

to plant seeds in the ground; to scatter seeds for growing

Example

The farmer will sow wheat seeds in the field tomorrow.

农民明天将在田地里播种小麦种子。

B2 adjective /ˈsiː.z ə n.əl/

Seasonal

季节性

Meaning

relating to or occurring in a particular season; changing according to the seasons

Example

Many businesses hire seasonal workers during the holidays.

许多公司在假期期间雇用季节性工人。

B2 verb /skrʌb/

scrub

擦拭

Meaning

To rub hard so as to clean, typically with a brush and water.

Example

Excessive scrubbing of the eyes is harmful.

过度擦眼睛对身体有害。

B2 verb /ʃɛd/

shed

掉落

Meaning

to let something fall off naturally, such as leaves, hair, or tears

Example

Trees shed their leaves in autumn.

树木在秋天落叶。

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。

B2 verb /ˈsmʌɡəl/

smuggle

Meaning

to move goods illegally into or out of a country

Example

The gang tried to smuggle gold across the border.

B2 noun /səbˈskrɪp.ʃən/

Subscription

Meaning

a payment for regular delivery of a service or product; an arrangement to receive something regularly

Example

I canceled my Netflix subscription because I wasn't watching it enough.

我取消了我的Netflix订阅，因为我没有足够看它。

B2 noun, verb /skruː/

screw

带螺旋的金属紧固件；用螺丝把东西固定或拧紧

Meaning

a metal fastener with a helical ridge; to fasten or tighten something with a screw

Example

He screwed the shelf to the wall tightly.

他把架子牢牢地固定在墙上。

B2 adjective /ˈʃeɪ.di/

Shady

有阴影的; 可疑的; 不诚实的;

Meaning

providing shade; dishonest; suspicious

Example

The shady businessman made a suspicious deal.

那个有阴影的商人做了一笔可疑的交易。

B2 verb /səʊ/

sew

幸福

Meaning

to join pieces of fabric or material together using a needle and thread

Example

She learned to sew her own clothes at an early age.

她在获得奖项时无法掩饰她的快乐。