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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。
A2 noun, verb /ˈsɛntəns/

sentence

句子; 刑期
Meaning
A set of words that expresses a complete thought; or a punishment given by a court of law.
Example
The judge gave him a five-year prison sentence.
法官给了他五年监禁的刑期。
C1 noun /ˈsed.ɪ.mənt/

Sediment

沉积物
Meaning
matter that settles to the bottom of a liquid; particles deposited by water or wind
Example
The river carried sediment downstream during the flood.
洪水期间,河水把沉积物冲向下游。
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 adverb /ˈsiː.mɪŋ.li/

seemingly

表面上, 看起来平静
Meaning
appearing to be true, but not necessarily so
Example
He was seemingly calm despite the chaos around him.
尽管周围一片混乱,他看起来平静。
B2 noun ˈsʌbˌaɪtəlz

subtitles

字幕
Meaning
Captions displayed at the bottom of a movie or television screen that translate or transcribe the dialogue or narrative.
Example
Use subtitles for better understanding.
使用字幕以更好地理解。
A2 noun /ʃiːt/

sheet

床单
Meaning
a large piece of cloth or paper, typically used to cover or protect something
Example
I need a clean sheet to cover the bed.
我需要一张干净的床单来覆盖床铺。
B1 noun /ˈsɛtɪŋ/

setting

背景
Meaning
the environment or place where something happens
Example
The setting of the movie was a beautiful beach.
电影的背景是一个美丽的海滩。
A1 adjective /sloʊ/

slow

Meaning
moving or happening at a low speed
Example
The car moved slowly down the street.
车子在街上慢慢行驶。
A2 noun /ˈsɪz.ərz/

Scissors

剪刀
Meaning
a cutting instrument with two sharp blades that are joined and work against each other
Example
She used scissors to cut the paper into small pieces.
她用剪刀把纸剪成小块。
C2 noun /ˈsækrɪsti/

sacristy

圣器室
Meaning
a room in a church where sacred vessels and vestments are kept
Example
The priest entered the sacristy before the mass began.
神父在弥撒开始前进入了圣器室。
B2 adjective /ˈskeptɪkəl/

Sceptical

怀疑的; 不信任的; 对某事的真相持怀疑态度
Meaning
having doubts; not easily convinced; questioning the truth of something
Example
Many scientists remain sceptical about the new theory.
许多科学家对新理论持怀疑态度。
C2 noun /ˈstrætədʒəm/

stratagem

计策
Meaning
a plan or scheme designed to achieve a particular goal, often by trickery
Example
The general devised a clever stratagem to outwit the enemy.
将军设计了一个巧妙的计策来智胜敌人。
B1 noun /ˈsʌn.laɪt/

sunlight

阳光
Meaning
Direct light from the sun.
Example
Sunlight does not reach the abyssal depths of the ocean.
阳光无法到达海洋的深渊。
B2 verb /slæm/

slam

用力关门
Meaning
to close or hit something with great force
Example
He slammed the door angrily after the argument.
他在争论后愤怒地摔门。
B2 noun /ˈskuːtər/

scooter

滑板车
Meaning
a small two-wheeled vehicle powered by an engine or electricity
Example
She rides a scooter to work every day.
她每天骑滑板车去上班。
C1 noun /skraɪb/

scribe

抄写员
Meaning
a person who writes documents, especially in ancient times; a professional copyist
Example
In ancient Egypt, scribes recorded important events.
在古埃及,抄写员记录了重要的事件。
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。
A2 noun /ˈsuːt.keɪs/

suitcase

行李箱
Meaning
A portable rectangular container for carrying clothes and personal items when traveling
Example
She packed her clothes into a suitcase for the trip.
她把衣服打包到旅行用的行李箱里。
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。
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 verb /ˈsʌkɪŋ/

sucking

吮吸
Meaning
Drawing in a liquid, air, or other substance through the mouth or a tube by creating a vacuum; also used figuratively for something unpleasant or ineffective
Example
The baby is sucking on a pacifier.
婴儿正在吮吸安抚奶嘴。
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。
C1 adjective /sɪər/

Sear

枯萎的; 烧焦的; 干枯的
Meaning
withered; dried up; burned or scorched
Example
The sear leaves fell from the trees in autumn.
秋天枯萎的叶子从树上掉下来。
C1 noun /ˈsɪlk.wɜːrm/

Silk-worm

Meaning
the caterpillar of a moth that produces silk fibers used to make silk fabric
Example
Silkworms feed on mulberry leaves to produce silk.
蚕虫以桑叶为食,产生丝绸。
C2 noun /ˈʃʊərəti/

surety

担保人
Meaning
a person who takes responsibility for another's performance of an undertaking, such as appearing in court or paying a debt
Example
The landlord required a surety before renting the apartment.
房东在出租公寓之前要求提供保证人。
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。
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 noun /ˈskɪnˌflɪnt/

skinflint

吝啬鬼
Meaning
a person who spends as little money as possible; a miser
Example
The landlord was such a skinflint that he never repaired anything.
房东是个吝啬鬼,从不修理任何东西。
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。
B1 adverb /sɪnˈsɪrli/

sincerely

真诚地
Meaning
with genuine feelings; honestly and truly
Example
I sincerely hope you recover soon.
我真诚地希望你早日康复。
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。
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。
C2 adjective /ˈsiːmi/

seamy

堕落的,肮脏的
Meaning
Morally degraded, unpleasant, or sordid.
Example
The novel reveals the seamy side of city life.
这本小说揭示了城市生活的肮脏一面。
B2 adjective /stɪf/

Stiff

僵硬的; 坚固的; 刚硬的
Meaning
not easily bent or changed; rigid; firm
Example
The old wooden board was too stiff to bend.
那块老木板太硬了,弯不起来。
B1 noun /ʃɔːr/

Shore

海岸; 岸边; 沙滩
Meaning
the land along the edge of a sea, lake, or other body of water
Example
We walked along the shore collecting seashells.
我们沿着海岸走,捡贝壳。
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。
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 /sɪv/

sieve

筛子
Meaning
a utensil with a mesh or perforated bottom, used for straining or sifting
Example
She used a sieve to strain the pasta.
她用筛子过滤意大利面。
A1 adverb /suːn/

Soon

很快
Meaning
in a short time; before long; quickly
Example
The train will arrive soon.
火车很快就到。
C1 noun /ˈʃɜːrbət/

sherbet

雪葩
Meaning
a sweet flavored drink or a frozen dessert made from sweetened fruit juice
Example
On hot days, she enjoys a glass of lemon sherbet.
在炎热的日子里,她喜欢喝一杯柠檬雪葩。
B2 noun /ˈsəʊ.ʃəl.ɪ.zəm/

socialism

社会主义
Meaning
An economic system where the means of production are owned by the state or community.
Example
In socialism, resources are distributed equally among citizens.
在社会主义中,资源在公民之间平等分配。
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。
A2 noun /siːt/

seat

座位
Meaning
a place to sit, especially a chair or other place for sitting
Example
I reserved a seat for you at the concert.
我为你在音乐会预定了一个座位。
B2 noun /ˌspeʃiˈælɪti/

Speciality

专长
Meaning
a particular area of activity or interest that someone focuses on; expertise in a specific field
Example
His speciality is Italian cuisine.
他的专长是意大利菜肴。
B2 noun /ˈsɛsəmi sidz/

Sesame Seeds

芝麻种子
Meaning
small edible seeds from the sesame plant used in cooking and baking
Example
Sprinkle sesame seeds on top of the bread before baking.
在面包上撒上芝麻种子,然后烘烤。
B1 adjective /ˈsɒlɪd/

solid

坚固
Meaning
firm and stable in shape; not liquid or fluid
Example
The ground was solid underfoot.
地面在脚下是坚固的。
C2 adjective /stəˈkɑː.təʊ/

staccato

断奏
Meaning
short and detached in sound or style, often used in music
Example
The pianist played the notes in a staccato rhythm.
钢琴家以断奏的节奏弹奏音符。
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。
A2 noun /stʌf/

stuff

东西
Meaning
a collection of things or materials, typically unspecified or uncountable
Example
She packed all her stuff into the suitcase.
她把所有的东西都装进了行李箱。
C2 adjective /ˈsɪŋkəˌpeɪtɪd/

syncopated

切分节奏
Meaning
Characterized by displaced beats or rhythms, especially in music.
Example
The jazz piece had a syncopated rhythm that energized the crowd.
这段爵士乐有一个切分节奏,激励了人群。
C1 adjective /ˈskɪtɪʃ/

skittish

紧张的
Meaning
easily frightened or nervous; unpredictable
Example
The horse was too skittish to ride.
那匹马太紧张,无法骑乘。
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。
C2 adjective /sɪˈnæp.tɪk/

synaptic

突触的
Meaning
Related to the signal transmission process between nerve cells.
Example
Learning strengthens synaptic connections in the brain.
学习增强大脑中的突触连接。
A2 noun /skɪlz/

skills

技能
Meaning
The ability to do something well; expertise.
Example
Learning new skills can increase personal and professional growth.
学习新技能可以增加个人和职业发展。
A2 noun /skɪn/

Skin

皮肤
Meaning
the outer covering of the body; the natural outer covering of a fruit or vegetable
Example
Her skin was soft and smooth.
她的皮肤又软又滑。
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。
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。
C2 adjective sɑːˈtɔːrɪəl

sartorial

与衣物或风格相关
Meaning
Of or relating to clothing or style or manner of dress.
Example
His sartorial choices were always on trend and admired.
他的萨托里尔选择总是跟随潮流并受到钦佩。
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。
A2 noun /ˈspiːkər/

speaker

演讲者
Meaning
a person who speaks or talks, especially as an occupation
Example
The speaker delivered an inspiring speech at the conference.
演讲者在会议上发表了激动人心的演讲。
C1 verb /ʃʌn/

Shun

回避
Meaning
to deliberately avoid or stay away from someone or something
Example
He shuns public attention and prefers privacy.
他避开公众注意并偏爱隐私。
B2 verb /ˈʃʌfəl/

shuffle

Meaning
to walk by dragging one's feet along or without lifting them fully; to mix or rearrange
Example
He shuffled the cards before dealing them.
A2 adjective /skɛrd/

scared

害怕的
Meaning
feeling afraid or worried
Example
She was scared of the dark.
她害怕黑暗。
C1 adjective sɪˈmæn.tɪk

semantic

与语言中的意义相关
Meaning
Related to meaning in language; concerning the interpretation of words and sentences.
Example
AI models use semantic analysis to understand context.
人工智能模型使用语义分析来理解上下文。
B1 noun /ˈsʌn.raɪz/

Sunrise

日出
Meaning
the time in the morning when the sun appears above the horizon
Example
We watched the beautiful sunrise from the mountain top.
我们从山顶观看了美丽的日出。
C1 adjective /ˈsteɪtli/

stately

庄严和宏伟
Meaning
Having a dignified, majestic, and impressive appearance or manner.
Example
The stately mansion stood at the end of the long driveway.
那座庄严的豪宅位于长长的车道尽头。
C2 verb /ˈstɪp.əl/

stipple

用小点覆盖
Meaning
to cover a surface with numerous small dots or specks, often in drawing or painting
Example
The artist stippled the canvas to create a textured effect.
艺术家在画布上用小点覆盖,创造了一个纹理效果。
B2 verb /ˈsteɪ.bə.laɪz/

stabilize

稳定
Meaning
to make something steady, secure, or unlikely to change suddenly
Example
The government took measures to stabilize the economy.
政府采取措施以稳定经济。
A2 noun /ˌsɪtʃuˈeɪʃən/

Situation

情况; 事态
Meaning
a set of circumstances in which one finds oneself; a state of affairs
Example
We need to assess the current situation before making any decisions.
我们需要在做出任何决定之前评估当前情况。
C2 adjective /ˌsuːpərˈæn.ju.eɪ.tɪd/

superannuated

过时的
Meaning
old and no longer useful or valid; retired due to age
Example
The factory was filled with superannuated machines that slowed production.
工厂里充满了过时的机器,这些机器减慢了生产。
A2 preposition /sɪns/

since

Meaning
from a particular time in the past until now
Example
I have known her since childhood.
我从小就认识她。
B1 noun /ˈsɜːdʒəri/

surgery

Meaning
a medical procedure involving the cutting of the body to treat a condition
Example
She underwent surgery to remove the tumor.
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。
B2 noun /ˈsɪnənɪm/

Synonym

同义词
Meaning
a word or phrase that means exactly or nearly the same as another word or phrase in the same language
Example
Happy and joyful are synonyms.
幸福和快乐是同义词。
C1 verb /ˈskwɒbəl/

squabble

为琐事争吵
Meaning
To argue noisily over something small or unimportant.
Example
The children squabbled over the last piece of cake.
孩子们争论最后一块蛋糕。
B2 verb, noun, adjective /streɪ/

stray

迷路
Meaning
to move away from the correct path or go off course; a person or animal that has wandered off; something that is not where it belongs
Example
The dog strayed from the yard and got lost.
那只狗离开了院子,迷路了。
B1 noun /ˈspæroʊ/

Sparrow

麻雀
Meaning
small brown and grey bird commonly found in cities and towns
Example
The sparrow chirped cheerfully from the tree branch.
麻雀愉快地从树枝上啁啾。
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。
B1 adverb /səˈpraɪzɪŋli/

surprisingly

令人惊讶地
Meaning
in a way that causes surprise or amazement
Example
Surprisingly, she finished the entire project in just one day.
令人惊讶的是,她在一天之内完成了整个项目。
A2 verb /sɜːrv/

serve

服务
Meaning
to provide service; to work for; to offer food or drink
Example
She serves breakfast at 8 AM every morning.
她每天早上8点提供早餐。
B2 noun /sɪlk/

silk

丝绸
Meaning
a fine, smooth fabric made from the threads produced by silkworms
Example
The dress was made of pure silk.
这件裙子是用纯丝绸做的。
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。
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。
C2 noun /sɪˈdɪʃ.ən/

Sedition

煽动罪
Meaning
conduct or speech inciting people to rebel against authority; treason
Example
The activist was charged with sedition for his inflammatory speeches.
因其煽动性言论,该活动家被控煽动罪。
B2 noun /siːdʒ/

Sieze

围困
Meaning
a military operation to capture a place by surrounding it and cutting off supplies
Example
The siege of the castle lasted for three months.
城堡的围困持续了三个月。
B2 noun /ˈskɒlərʃɪp/

scholarship

奖学金
Meaning
an award or grant to support a student's education
Example
She received a scholarship to study abroad.
她获得了一项奖学金,以便出国留学。
C2 adjective /ˌseɪpiˈɛnʃəl/

sapiential

智慧相关的
Meaning
Relating to wisdom or knowledge, often in a religious or philosophical sense.
Example
The monk shared sapiential teachings with his students.
和尚与学生们分享了与智慧相关的教义。
B1 adverb /ˈsekəndli/

secondly

其次
Meaning
Used to introduce the second point in a list of arguments or ideas.
Example
Firstly, we need funding; secondly, we need a strong team.
首先,我们需要资金;其次,我们需要一支强大的团队。
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。
C2 adjective /ˌsuːprəˈmʌndeɪn/

supramundane

超世俗
Meaning
beyond the physical or ordinary world; transcendent
Example
The monk spoke of supramundane peace beyond material life.
和尚讲述了超越物质生活的超世俗的平静。
B2 adjective sɪnˈθet̬.ɪk

synthetic

合成的
Meaning
Made by chemical synthesis, especially to imitate a natural product; artificial.
Example
Synthetic chemicals are used in processed foods.
合成化学品被用于加工食品中。
B2 noun/verb /skɔːrn/

scorn

Meaning
the feeling or expression of contempt or disdain; to treat with contempt
Example
She looked at him with open scorn.
C1 adjective /səkˈsɪŋkt/

succinct

简洁
Meaning
Briefly and clearly expressed; characterized by clear, precise expression in few words.
Example
His speech was succinct and impactful.
他的演讲简洁且有影响力。
A2 adjective /ˈsɪr.i.əs/

Serious

严肃的; 认真的; 重要的;
Meaning
thoughtful; grave; requiring careful consideration; not joking
Example
This is a serious matter that needs immediate attention.
这是一个需要立即注意的严肃问题。
B1 adverb /səkˈsɛsfəli/

successfully

成功地
Meaning
in a way that achieves a desired result
Example
She passed the exam successfully after weeks of studying.
她经过数周的学习后成功通过了考试。
C2 noun /sɛnˈsɔːrɪəm/

sensorium

感觉中枢
Meaning
The part of the brain or mind concerned with the reception and interpretation of sensory stimuli.
Example
The patient’s sensorium was clouded after the accident.
事故后,病人的感觉中枢受到干扰。
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。
B1 verb /spred/

spread

传播
Meaning
to extend over a larger area; to distribute; to apply
Example
The news spread quickly through the town.
新闻迅速在城镇传播。
B2 adverb /ˈskɪl.fəl.i/

Skilfully/US: Skillfully

熟练地
Meaning
in a way that shows ability and training; expertly
Example
She skilfully painted the portrait in just two hours.
她在两个小时内熟练地画了肖像。
C2 noun /ˌsɪŋ.krəˈnɪs.ɪ.ti/

synchronicity

同步性
Meaning
The meaningful coincidence of two or more events that are not planned.
Example
The synchronicity of their thoughts amazed everyone.
他们思想的同步性让所有人都感到惊讶。
C1 noun /ˌstætʃuˈɛt/

statuette

小雕像
Meaning
A small statue, usually decorative or artistic.
Example
The artist won a gold statuette for his work.
艺术家因其作品获得了一座金色小雕像。
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。
B2 adjective /ˈsoʊpi/

Soapy

覆盖着肥皂的; 泡沫的
Meaning
covered with soap; having the characteristics of soap; foamy
Example
The dishes were still soapy after washing.
洗完后,碗盘仍然很肥皂。
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 /ˈseɪ.lər/

Sailor

水手
Meaning
a person who works on a ship or boat; a member of a navy
Example
The experienced sailor navigated the ship through the storm.
经验丰富的水手驾船穿越风暴。
B2 verb /sniːk/

sneak

Meaning
to move quietly and secretly to avoid being noticed
Example
He tried to sneak into the house without waking anyone.
C2 noun /ˈsɪnəd/

synod

主教会议
Meaning
An assembly of the clergy in a Christian church convened to decide on issues of doctrine or administration.
Example
The synod gathered to discuss reforms in the church.
主教会议聚集在一起讨论教会的改革。
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。
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。
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 /səbˈmɪʃən/

submission

提交, 顺从
Meaning
the act of yielding to authority or presenting something for consideration
Example
Her submission of the report was appreciated by the manager.
她提交的报告受到了经理的赞赏。
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。
A1 verb /sɪt/

sit

Meaning
to rest in a seated position; to be located
Example
Please sit down and make yourself comfortable.
请坐下并让自己舒服。
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 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。
C1 adjective /səˈnɔːrəs/

sonorous

深沉的声音
Meaning
Deep, full, and rich in sound.
Example
The actor's sonorous voice filled the entire theater.
演员那深沉的声音充满了整个剧院。
C1 noun /stɛlθ/

stealth

隐秘, 安静地移动
Meaning
The act of moving, doing, or achieving something quietly and secretly.
Example
The cat moved with stealth towards its prey.
猫悄悄地向它的猎物走去。
B2 adjective /ˈsɪk.li/

Sickly

虚弱; 生病; 苍白
Meaning
weak and unhealthy; prone to illness; appearing weak or pale
Example
The sickly child needed extra care and attention.
这个虚弱的孩子需要额外的照顾和关注。
B1 noun /səˈpɔːtər/

supporter

支持者
Meaning
a person who supports someone or something
Example
She is a strong supporter of the local animal shelter.
她是当地动物收容所的强大支持者。
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。