C1 noun /stɑːr ˈæn.ɪs/

Star Anise

八角星

Meaning

star-shaped spice pod with a licorice-like flavor used in cooking

Example

She added star anise to the soup for aromatic flavor.

她在汤里加入了八角星，增添了香气。

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 adjective /ˌsækrɪˈfɪʃəl/

sacrificial

祭献的

Meaning

Relating to or involving sacrifice.

Example

The lamb was used as a sacrificial offering in the ritual.

这只羊在仪式中被用作祭献的礼物。

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 /ˈʃʊɡ.ər ˈkæn.di/

Sugar candy

糖果

Meaning

crystallized sugar formed into small pieces; rock candy made from sugar syrup

Example

The children enjoyed eating colorful sugar candy at the festival.

孩子们在节日上享受吃彩色的糖果。

C1 noun /sɔɪl ˈmæn.ɪdʒ.mənt/

soil management

土壤管理

Meaning

The application of operations, practices, and treatments to protect soil and enhance its performance.

Example

Proper soil management improves long-term agricultural productivity.

适当的土壤管理可以提高长期农业生产力。

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 verb /sɪˈkriːt/

secrete

分泌

Meaning

to produce and release a substance from a cell, gland, or organ

Example

The pancreas secretes insulin to regulate blood sugar levels.

胰腺分泌胰岛素以调节血糖水平。

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 /smɜrk/

smirk

得意的微笑

Meaning

to smile in a self-satisfied, smug, or silly way

Example

He smirked when he won the argument.

他在赢得争论时得意地笑了。

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。

C1 noun /ˈsəʊdiəm/

sodium

钠

Meaning

a soft, silver-white chemical element that is highly reactive and found in salt.

Example

Sodium is an essential element for maintaining fluid balance in the body.

钠是维持体内液体平衡的必需元素。

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 /ˌsɛlf ˈraɪtʃəs/

self-righteous

自以为是

Meaning

Having or showing an attitude of moral superiority; believing one’s own beliefs are the only right ones.

Example

His self-righteous comments made everyone uncomfortable.

他的自以为是的评论让每个人都感到不舒服。

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。

C1 verb /ˈskwɒndər/

squander

浪费

Meaning

to waste money, time, or opportunities in a careless way

Example

He squandered his inheritance on gambling.

他把遗产浪费在赌博上。

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 noun /ˈstoʊəˌweɪ/

stowaway

偷渡者

Meaning

A person who hides on a ship, plane, or other vehicle in order to travel secretly without paying.

Example

The crew discovered a stowaway hiding in the cargo hold.

船员发现一个藏在货舱里的偷渡者。

C1 verb/noun /skɒtʃ/

scotch

结束 / 苏格兰威士忌

Meaning

to put an end to something; also a type of whisky

Example

The report scotched the rumors of a merger.

报告停止了关于合并的谣言。

Meaning

a small or brief fight between groups of soldiers; to engage in such a fight

Example

The soldiers got into a skirmish near the border.

C1 verb /səbˈsaɪd/

subside

减少

Meaning

to become less intense, violent, or severe; to sink or fall to a lower level

Example

After the storm, the floodwaters began to subside.

风暴过后，洪水开始退去。

C1 noun /ˈsaɪnəs/

sinus

鼻窦

Meaning

A cavity within a bone or tissue, especially those in the bones of the face connected with the nasal cavities.

Example

He suffered from a sinus infection that caused headaches.

他因鼻窦感染而痛苦，导致头痛。

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 noun /səˈprɛʃən/

suppression

压制

Meaning

the act of forcibly stopping something or holding back feelings or actions

Example

The suppression of free speech led to protests.

言论自由的压制导致了抗议。

C1 verb /swɜːrv/

swerve

突然转向

Meaning

to change direction suddenly, especially to avoid hitting something

Example

The car swerved to avoid the dog.

汽车为了避免撞到狗而突然转向。

C1 noun stɔːrm ɪnˌtensɪfɪˈkeɪʃən

storm intensification

风暴加强

Meaning

The process by which storms become stronger and more severe in intensity.

Example

Storm intensification is linked to climate change.

风暴加强与气候变化有关。

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 noun, verb /ˈskʌf.əl/

scuffle

冲突

Meaning

a short, confused fight or struggle; to engage in such a fight

Example

Two players scuffled on the field after the foul.

两名球员在犯规后在场上发生了冲突。

C1 noun /sərˈveɪər/

surveyor

测量员

Meaning

A person who measures and maps land, buildings, or other features.

Example

The surveyor measured the land for construction.

测量员为建设测量了土地。

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。

C1 adjective /snaɪd/

snide

讽刺的

Meaning

mocking or insulting in an indirect way

Example

He couldn’t resist making a snide comment about her dress.

他忍不住对她的裙子做出讽刺的评论。

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 adjective /ˈʃeɪp.ləs/

Shapeless

无形的

Meaning

having no definite or well-defined shape or form

Example

The fog created a shapeless mass in the distance.

雾气在远处形成了无形的团块。

C1 noun /ʃoʊl/

shoal

鱼群

Meaning

a large group of fish swimming together; a shallow place in water

Example

We saw a shoal of fish near the coast.

我们在海岸附近看到了鱼群。

C1 adjective /səˈsɛp.tə.bəl/

susceptible

容易受某种特定事物影响或损害的

Meaning

Likely or liable to be influenced or harmed by a particular thing.

Example

Children are more susceptible to infections.

孩子们更容易感染。

C1 noun /ˈseɪ.tən/

Satan

撒旦

Meaning

the chief evil spirit; the Devil in Christian and Islamic belief

Example

According to religious texts, Satan tempts people to sin.

根据宗教经典，撒旦诱惑人们犯罪。

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 verb /skwiːl/

squeal

尖叫

Meaning

to make a high-pitched cry; to inform on someone

Example

The children squealed with delight when they saw the surprise.

孩子们看到惊喜时高兴地尖叫。

C1 adjective /ˈskræpi/

scrappy

好斗 / 杂乱

Meaning

Determined and willing to fight or argue; also messy or disorganized.

Example

Despite being small, he was a scrappy fighter.

尽管身材小，他却是一个好斗的战士。

C1 noun /stɑːr fruːts/

Star Fruits

星形水果

Meaning

yellow tropical fruits that form a star shape when sliced crosswise; tangy and crisp taste

Example

When you slice star fruits, they look like beautiful yellow stars on your plate.

当你切开星形水果时，它们看起来就像盘子上的美丽黄色星星。

C1 noun ˌsɪs.təˈmæt.ɪk ˈstræt.ə.dʒi

systematic strategy

系统策略

Meaning

A methodical and organized plan or approach to achieve specific objectives.

Example

A systematic strategy was employed to achieve objectives.

采取了系统策略来实现目标。

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。

C1 noun ˌsʌb.sɪ.dɪˈzeɪ.ʃən

subsidization

补贴

Meaning

Financial assistance provided by government to make certain goods or services more affordable.

Example

Subsidization of agriculture helps farmers maintain crop production.

农业补贴帮助农民维持作物生产。

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 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 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 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 /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 adjective /ˈstæɡ.nənt/

Stagnant

停滯的; 靜止的; 無發展的

Meaning

not moving or flowing; showing no activity or development

Example

The stagnant water in the pond was covered with algae.

池塘裡的停滯水被藻類覆蓋。

C1 noun ˌskeɪ.ləˈbɪl.ə.ti

scalability

可扩展性

Meaning

The capacity to be changed in size or scale; the ability of a system to handle a growing amount of work.

Example

The new software offers high scalability for large enterprises.

新的软件为大型企业提供了高可扩展性。

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。

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 adjective /ˈskɛtʃi/

sketchy

不完整

Meaning

not thorough or detailed; suspicious or unsafe

Example

The details of the project were still sketchy.

项目的细节仍然不完整。

C1 verb /ˈʃækəl/

shackle

束缚

Meaning

to chain or restrain; to restrict someone’s actions or freedom

Example

Outdated regulations shackle small businesses and slow innovation.

过时的规定束缚了小企业并减缓了创新。

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。

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 verb /ˈskruː.tɪ.naɪz/

scrutinize

仔细检查或检查

Meaning

Examine or inspect closely and thoroughly.

Example

The scientist scrutinized the data before publishing his findings.

科学家在发布他的发现之前仔细检查了数据。

C1 noun /səˈlaɪ.və/

Saliva

唾液

Meaning

the watery liquid secreted into the mouth by glands

Example

The dentist asked her to rinse the saliva from her mouth.

牙医让她把口腔里的唾液漱掉。

C1 adjective /ˈspɪndli/

spindly

细长而脆弱

Meaning

Long, thin, and weak-looking

Example

The spindly tree bent under the weight of the snow.

细长的树在雪的重量下弯曲。

C1 noun /ʃæk/

Shack

小屋

Meaning

a small, crudely built dwelling; a poorly constructed building

Example

The fisherman lived in a small shack near the beach.

渔夫住在靠近海滩的小屋里。

C1 verb /ˈstriːm.laɪn/

streamline

简化或提高效率

Meaning

To make a process simpler and more efficient.

Example

The company aims to streamline production to reduce costs.

公司旨在简化生产以降低成本。

C1 verb /snɪər/

sneer

嘲笑

Meaning

to smile or speak in a mocking or contemptuous way

Example

She sneered at his attempt to sing.

她嘲笑他的唱歌尝试。

C1 adjective /stɔːntʃ/

staunch

坚定的, 忠诚的

Meaning

Loyal, committed, and firm in support.

Example

She is a staunch supporter of environmental protection.

她是环境保护的坚定支持者。

C1 noun, verb /slɜːr/

slur

侮辱 / 轻蔑的评论

Meaning

An insulting remark or suggestion; or to speak indistinctly.

Example

He made a slur against her character.

他对她的品格做出了侮辱性的评论。

C1 adjective /sliːk/

sleek

光滑且闪亮

Meaning

smooth, shiny, and stylish

Example

She drove a sleek black sports car.

她开着一辆闪亮的黑色跑车。

C1 adjective /ˈsiːzənəbəl/

Seasonable

季节性的

Meaning

occurring at the right time; appropriate for the season; timely

Example

The seasonable rain helped the farmers with their crops.

季节性的雨水帮助农民收获他们的作物。

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。

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。

C1 verb /ˈstæmər/

stammer

结巴

Meaning

To speak with sudden involuntary pauses and a tendency to repeat the initial letters of words.

Example

The nervous student began to stammer during his speech.

紧张的学生在演讲中开始结巴。

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。

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 adjective /ˈsɜːrvaɪl/ or /ˈsɜːrvəl/

servile

奴颜婢膝

Meaning

having or showing an excessive willingness to serve or please others

Example

His servile attitude annoyed his colleagues.

他的奴颜婢膝的态度让同事们感到烦恼。

C1 adjective /səbˈvɜːrsɪv/

subversive

颠覆性的

Meaning

seeking or intended to undermine or overthrow an established system or authority

Example

The group was banned for its subversive activities.

该团体因其颠覆性活动而被禁止。

C1 adjective ˌsɪmbɪˈɒtɪk

symbiotic

共生的

Meaning

Involving interaction between two different organisms living in close physical association.

Example

The relationship between the bee and the flower is symbiotic.

蜜蜂和花朵之间的关系是共生的。

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 /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 /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 adjective /ˈsaɪt.ləs/

Sightless

盲目; 无视力

Meaning

unable to see; blind; lacking vision

Example

The sightless man navigated the street with his guide dog.

盲人带着他的导盲犬穿过街道。

C1 adjective ˈsɒvrɪn

sovereign

主权的, 最高的

Meaning

Possessing supreme or ultimate power; independent.

Example

The sovereign government has control over its currency.

主权政府控制着自己的货币。

C1 verb ˈsɪn.θə.saɪ.zɪŋ

synthesizing

合成, 结合, 以一致的方式呈现

Meaning

Combine (a number of things) into a coherent whole.

Example

He excels in synthesizing ideas from different sources.

他擅长将不同来源的想法进行合成。

C1 adjective /ˈsɪlkən/

Silken

丝绸的; 柔软的; 光滑的;

Meaning

made of silk; smooth and soft like silk

Example

She wore a beautiful silken dress to the party.

她穿了一件漂亮的丝绸裙子去参加聚会。

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 noun /səˈlɛmnɪti/

solemnity

庄严

Meaning

the state or quality of being serious and dignified

Example

The ceremony was conducted with great solemnity.

仪式在庄严的气氛中进行。

C1 noun /ˈstænzə/

stanza

诗节

Meaning

a group of lines forming a unit in a poem or song

Example

The poem begins with a stanza describing nature.

这首诗以一节描述自然的诗句开始。

C1 noun ˈsɪnədʒi

synergy

协同作用, 合作

Meaning

The interaction or cooperation of two or more organizations, substances, or other agents to produce a combined effect greater than the sum of their separate effects.

Example

The synergy between the two companies led to a successful partnership.

这两家公司之间的协同作用促成了成功的合作关系。

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。

C1 adjective /suːˈpɜːrlətɪv/

superlative

最高级

Meaning

Of the highest quality or degree; expressing the extreme form of an adjective or adverb.

Example

Her performance was superlative, earning her a standing ovation.

她的表现是最高级的，赢得了站立的掌声。

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 adjective /ˈspɑːrtn/

spartan

斯巴达式

Meaning

showing simplicity and lack of luxury; austere

Example

He lived in a spartan room with just a bed and a chair.

他住在一个斯巴达式的房间里，只有一张床和一把椅子。

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 noun /ˈsʌm.ɪt əv ðə ˈfjuː.tʃər/

Summit of the Future

未来峰会

Meaning

A high-level conference focused on addressing future challenges and opportunities.

Example

The Summit of the Future addressed global challenges.

未来峰会解决了全球性挑战。

C1 verb /struː/

strew

散播

Meaning

to scatter or spread things untidily over a surface or area

Example

Clothes were strewn across the floor.

衣服散落在地板上。

C1 adjective /ˈsʌbstəntɪv/

substantive

重要

Meaning

Having a firm basis in reality; important, meaningful, or considerable.

Example

The company made substantive changes to its policy.

公司对其政策进行了重要更改。

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 /ˈspɛkjʊˌleɪtər/

speculator

投机者

Meaning

A person who forms theories without evidence, or invests in assets hoping for profit.

Example

The real estate speculator bought land hoping its value would rise.

房地产投机者购买了土地，希望其价值会增加。

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 /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 verb /sluː/

slew

突然转向

Meaning

To turn or slide violently in a particular direction.

Example

The car slewed across the icy road.

汽车在结冰的路面上突然滑动。

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 adjective /stiːpt/

steeped

浸透

Meaning

Completely surrounded by or filled with a particular quality, influence, or experience.

Example

The town is steeped in history and tradition.

这座城市充满了历史和传统。

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 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 /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。

C1 adjective /ˈsliːzi/

sleazy

低级的, 肮脏的, 或质量差的

Meaning

morally low, dirty, or cheap in quality

Example

He avoided the sleazy nightclub downtown.

他避免了市中心的低级夜店。

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。

C1 adjective /ˌsɛm.iˈæn.ju.əl/

semiannual

半年一次

Meaning

Occurring twice a year; every six months.

Example

The company holds a semiannual meeting with all employees.

公司每六个月举行一次会议。

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。

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。

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。

C1 adjective /skænt/

Scant

稀少的

Meaning

barely sufficient; inadequate; small in amount

Example

There was scant evidence to support his claim.

支持他主张的证据非常少。

C1 adjective /ˈsnɒbɪʃ/

snobbish

自命不凡

Meaning

having or showing the attitude of people who think they are better than others

Example

She seemed snobbish because she avoided talking to the waiters.

她看起来很自命不凡，因为她避免与服务员交谈。