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B2 verb /ˈstɑːrtl/

startle

吓到
Meaning
To surprise or frighten someone suddenly.
Example
The loud noise startled the children.
大声的噪音让孩子们吓了一跳。
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 /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 /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 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 /spaɪt/

spite

恶意
Meaning
a desire to hurt, annoy, or offend someone
Example
She refused the gift out of spite.
她因为恶意拒绝了礼物。
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。
B2 verb /ˈstrɛŋkθən/

strengthen

增强
Meaning
To make or become stronger.
Example
Communication can strengthen bonds between people.
沟通可以增强人们之间的联系。
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。
B2 noun (plural) /skræps/

scraps

剩菜
Meaning
Small pieces left over from something; also small fights or quarrels.
Example
The dog ate the scraps from the table.
狗吃了桌子上的剩菜。
B2 adverb /ˈsɛkʃuəli/

sexually

性行为
Meaning
in a way that relates to or involves sexual activity or feelings
Example
The film was considered too sexually explicit for young audiences.
这部电影被认为对年轻观众来说过于性行为露骨。
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 verb /swiːp/

sweep

打扫
Meaning
to clean by brushing; to move quickly and smoothly
Example
She sweeps the floor every morning.
她每天早上打扫地板。
B2 verb /ˈskætər/

scatter

散播
Meaning
to spread or throw around in different directions
Example
The wind scattered the leaves across the yard.
风把叶子撒到院子里。
B2 verb /stʌn/

stun

震惊, 使昏迷
Meaning
to shock or surprise someone greatly; to knock someone unconscious or dazed
Example
The news of her sudden resignation stunned everyone.
她突然辞职的消息让大家都震惊了。
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 verb /ˈskræmbəl/

scramble

Meaning
to move or climb quickly using hands and feet; to mix or arrange in a hurried way
Example
The kids scrambled up the hill to catch the kite.
B2 adjective spekˈtækjʊlər

spectacular

壮观
Meaning
Beautiful in a dramatic and eye-catching way; very impressive.
Example
The launch of the spacecraft was a spectacular event.
太空船的发射是一次壮观的事件。
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 /spɑːrk/

Spark

火花
Meaning
a small fiery particle thrown off from a fire; a flash of light; something that triggers or initiates
Example
A spark from the campfire ignited the dry leaves.
篝火中的一颗火花点燃了干叶。
B2 adjective /skeərs/

Scarce

稀有的；难以找到的；以小量存在
Meaning
rare; not easily found; existing in small quantities
Example
Fresh water is becoming increasingly scarce in desert regions.
在沙漠地区，淡水变得越来越稀缺。
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 /spɒnˈteɪniəs/

Spontaneous

自发的
Meaning
done without planning; natural and unforced
Example
Their spontaneous dance in the rain was beautiful.
他们在雨中即兴的舞蹈非常美丽。
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。
B2 noun /ˈsæb.ə.tɑːʒ/

Sabotage

破坏
Meaning
deliberate destruction of equipment or disruption of activities
Example
The factory was shut down due to an act of sabotage.
由于破坏行为，工厂被关闭。
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.
B2 verb /səbˈmɪt/

submit

提交
Meaning
to present for consideration; to surrender; to yield
Example
Please submit your assignment by Friday.
请在周五之前提交您的作业。
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 /ˈʃʌv.əl/

Shovel

铲子
Meaning
a tool with a broad flat blade and long handle used for digging and moving earth, snow, or other materials
Example
He grabbed a shovel to clear the snow from the driveway.
他拿起铲子清理车道上的雪。
B2 adjective /slaɪ/

sly

狡猾 / 机智
Meaning
Clever in a deceitful or cunning way.
Example
She gave him a sly smile.
她给了他一个狡猾的微笑。
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 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。
B2 adjective /ˈsɛkʃʊəl/

sexual

性行为
Meaning
relating to the instincts, physiological processes, and activities connected with physical attraction or intimate physical contact between individuals
Example
The sexual health of individuals is an important topic in modern medicine.
个体的性健康是现代医学中的一个重要话题。
B2 noun /slæŋ/

Slang

俚语; 非正式语言
Meaning
very informal language that is usually spoken rather than written
Example
The teenagers used slang that their parents couldn't understand.
青少年使用了父母无法理解的俚语。
B2 noun /ˈsleɪvəri/

slavery

Meaning
the system or state of being owned and forced to work for someone else
Example
Slavery was abolished in most countries in the 19th century.
B2 noun /ˈʃɛərˌhoʊldər/

shareholder

股东
Meaning
an individual or organization that owns shares in a company
Example
Each shareholder has the right to vote at the annual meeting.
每个股东都有权在年度大会上投票。
B2 verb /swaɪp/

swipe

滑动
Meaning
to move your finger across a touch screen or to hit with a sweeping motion
Example
He swiped left on the photo.
他在照片上向左滑动。
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 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 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 /ˈsɒr.oʊ/

Sorrow

悲伤; 伤痛;
Meaning
a feeling of deep distress caused by loss or disappointment
Example
His heart was filled with sorrow after the tragedy.
悲剧后，他的心里充满了悲伤。
B2 adjective /ˈstæt.ɪk/

static

静态
Meaning
Lacking in movement, action, or change; stationary.
Example
Static ideas hinder progress.
静态的想法阻碍了进步。
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 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。
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 /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 /ˈskɛlɪtən/

skeleton

骷髅
Meaning
The internal framework of bones that supports the body of a human or animal.
Example
The teacher showed the students a human skeleton in the biology class.
老师在生物课上向学生们展示了一个人类的骷髅。
B2 verb /skreɪp/

scrape

擦, 刮
Meaning
to remove or damage the surface of something by rubbing or scratching; to collect something by effort
Example
He scraped his knee while playing football.
他在踢足球时擦伤了膝盖。
B2 noun /stɑːˈveɪ.ʃən/

Starvation

饥饿
Meaning
suffering or death caused by lack of food; extreme hunger
Example
Many people died of starvation during the famine.
许多人在饥荒期间死于饥饿。
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 adjective /ˈstʌf.i/

Stuffy

缺乏新鲜空气; 通风不良; 态度正式和保守
Meaning
lacking fresh air; poorly ventilated; formal and conservative in attitude
Example
The room was stuffy and needed fresh air.
房间里缺乏新鲜空气，需要新鲜空气。
B2 noun /sɔːrd/

Sword

剑
Meaning
a weapon with a long metal blade and a handle, used for fighting
Example
The knight drew his sword to defend the castle.
骑士拔出了剑来保护城堡。
B2 adjective ˈstrʌktʃərəl

structural

结构性
Meaning
Relating to or forming part of a structure.
Example
The structural integrity of the bridge was tested after the storm.
桥梁的结构完整性在暴风雨后经过测试。
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 verb, noun /stɔːl/

stall

停下, 小摊
Meaning
to stop or cause to stop temporarily; a small shop or stand
Example
The car stalled on the way to the office.
车子在去办公室的路上停了下来。
B2 noun/verb /swɔːrm/

swarm

蜂群
Meaning
A large group of insects or people moving together.
Example
A swarm of bees surrounded the tree.
一群蜜蜂围绕着树。
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。
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 /ˈsɒlɪtjuːd/

solitude

孤独
Meaning
The state or situation of being alone.
Example
Solitude can provide the opportunity for deep reflection.
孤独可以提供深刻反思的机会。
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 verb /ʃrʌɡ/

shrug

耸肩
Meaning
To raise and lower the shoulders to express uncertainty or indifference.
Example
He shrugged when asked about the missing file.
他在被问到关于丢失文件的事时耸了耸肩。
B2 adjective ˈstrʌktʃərd

structured

结构化
Meaning
Having a clear organization or framework; systematically arranged.
Example
A structured execution plan is crucial for success.
一个结构化的执行计划对于成功至关重要。
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 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 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 verb /sʌk/

suck

吸
Meaning
to draw something into the mouth by using the lips and tongue
Example
The baby began to suck her thumb.
婴儿开始吸吮她的拇指。
B2 adverb /ˈsɪmɪlərli/

similarly

类似地
Meaning
in a similar way
Example
Similarly, we can achieve success with dedication and hard work.
以相似的方式，我们可以通过奉献和努力工作取得成功。
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。
B2 adverb /ˈsɒftli/

softly

轻声或平静地
Meaning
in a gentle or quiet way.
Example
She spoke softly so as not to wake the baby.
她轻声说话以免吵醒宝宝。
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 adjective /ˈsæv.ɪdʒ/

Savage

野蛮的; 残忍的; 未开化的
Meaning
extremely cruel or violent; wild and fierce; uncivilized
Example
The savage attack shocked everyone.
野蛮的攻击震惊了所有人。
B2 verb /stroʊk/

stroke

抚摸
Meaning
to move your hand gently over something; to hit or touch something gently
Example
She stroked the cat's fur gently.
她轻轻地抚摸着猫的毛发。
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 adverb /ˈsoʊlli/

solely

仅仅
Meaning
only; not involving anyone or anything else
Example
He is solely responsible for the decision.
他完全对这个决定负责。
B2 phrase ˈsɛvən ˈhæbɪts

seven habits

七个习惯
Meaning
Regular behaviors or actions that are done consistently over time, specifically referring to a set of seven key practices.
Example
Even habits help in maintaining a balanced lifestyle.
即使是习惯也有助于保持平衡的生活方式。
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 verb /ˈstreɪtən/

straighten

整理
Meaning
to make something straight or tidy; to correct or organize
Example
She straightened her hair before the meeting.
她在会议前整理了头发。
B2 verb /skæn/

scan

幸福
Meaning
To look at something carefully or quickly; to digitally copy or capture an image or document.
Example
She scanned the document before sending it by email.
她收到奖项时无法隐藏自己的幸福。
B2 verb /swel/

swell

肿胀
Meaning
to become larger, rounder, or thicker; to increase in size
Example
Her ankle began to swell after the injury.
她的脚踝在受伤后开始肿胀。
B2 noun /səbˈskrɪp.ʃən/

Subscription

订阅
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 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。
B2 noun/verb /stʌnt/

stunt

Meaning
a daring or unusual action performed for entertainment or publicity; to hinder growth or development
Example
The actor performed a dangerous stunt in the movie.
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 verb /ˈstʌmbəl/

stumble

绊倒
Meaning
to trip or lose balance while walking or running; to make a mistake or falter
Example
He stumbled on the uneven pavement.
他在人行道上绊倒了。
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 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 noun /ˈspɛʃəlti/

specialty

专长
Meaning
a particular area of study, work, or interest; something in which a person or place excels
Example
Her specialty is pediatric medicine.
她的专业是儿科医学。
B2 adjective /ˈʃɔːrt ˌtempərd/

Short-tempered

易怒的; 容易生气的
Meaning
quick to lose one's temper; easily angered
Example
She became short-tempered when the traffic made her late for the meeting.
当交通让她迟到时，她变得很暴躁。
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。
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 /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 /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 noun steɪks

stakes

赌注
Meaning
A strong wooden or metal post with a point at one end, driven into the ground.
Example
The stakes were high for the success of the project.
赌注对项目的成功至关重要。
B2 verb /ˈsʌfəkeɪt/

suffocate

Meaning
to cause someone to die or have difficulty breathing by depriving them of air
Example
The child nearly suffocated when trapped in the locked room.
B2 noun /sɪnˈserɪti/

Sincerity

真诚
Meaning
the quality of being free from pretense or deceit; honesty
Example
His sincerity in apologizing was evident to everyone.
他在道歉时的真诚对所有人都显而易见。
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 /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, 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 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。
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 /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 /səkˈsiːdɪŋ/

succeeding

随后的 / 后续的
Meaning
coming after or following in order; continuing to succeed
Example
In the succeeding years, the company expanded rapidly.
在随后的几年里，公司迅速扩展。
B2 noun /slɛdʒ/

sledge

雪橇
Meaning
a vehicle for traveling over snow, often pulled by animals
Example
The children rode a sledge down the snowy hill.
孩子们从雪山上滑下了雪橇。
B2 adjective /ˌsɪstəˈmætɪk/

systematic

系统的
Meaning
Done or acting according to a fixed plan or system; methodical.
Example
The company took a systematic approach to solving the issue.
公司采取了系统的方法来解决问题。
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 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 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 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 adjective /ˈsoʊlər/

solar

太阳的
Meaning
Relating to or determined by the sun
Example
The house is powered by solar energy.
这座房子由太阳能驱动。
B2 verb /stɪŋ/

sting

刺痛
Meaning
to pierce with a sharp point; to cause sharp pain
Example
The bee stung him on his arm while he was gardening.
蜜蜂在他园艺时刺伤了他的手臂。
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 ˌspɛk.jʊˈleɪ.ʃən

speculation

投机
Meaning
Investment in stocks, property, or other ventures in the hope of gain but with the risk of loss.
Example
Stock market speculation can lead to high volatility.
股市投机可能导致高波动性。
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 adverb /ˈsmɑːt.li/

Smartly

聪明地; 有风格地; 快速地
Meaning
in a clever or intelligent way; neatly and stylishly; quickly
Example
He was smartly dressed for the business meeting.
他为商务会议穿得很聪明。
B2 noun /spekˈteɪtər/

Spectator

观众
Meaning
a person who watches at a show, game, or other event; an observer
Example
The stadium was filled with excited spectators.
体育场坐满了兴奋的观众。
B2 noun səˈsteɪnəbl dɪˈvɛləpmənt

Sustainable Development

可持续发展
Meaning
Development that meets present needs without compromising the ability of future generations to meet their own needs.
Example
Eco-tourism contributes to sustainable development in local communities.
生态旅游有助于当地社区的可持续发展。
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 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.
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.
B2 adjective /ˈstraɪkɪŋ/

striking

引人注目
Meaning
very noticeable or impressive in appearance or effect
Example
Her striking beauty caught everyone's attention.
她那引人注目的美丽吸引了所有人的注意。
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。