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C1 noun /ˈstɪklər/

stickler

对规则严格的人
Meaning
a person who insists on a certain quality or standard of behavior
Example
He is a stickler for punctuality and never tolerates delays.
他非常严格地要求准时，从不容忍迟到。
C1 noun /ˈsmætərɪŋ/

smattering

浅薄的知识
Meaning
A small amount or superficial knowledge of something.
Example
He has a smattering of Spanish.
他对西班牙语有浅薄的了解。
A1 adjective /ˈspɛʃəl/

special

特别
Meaning
different from what is usual; better or greater than normal
Example
This gift is very special to me.
这份礼物对我来说非常特别。
C1 noun /ˌsæl.jʊˈteɪ.ʃən/

Salutation

问候; 善意的表达
Meaning
a greeting; an expression of goodwill
Example
The letter began with a formal salutation.
这封信以正式的问候开始。
C1 noun /ˈstrɑːtəm/

stratum

层
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。
B1 verb /skɪp/

skip

跳过
Meaning
to omit or pass over something; to move lightly or quickly
Example
He decided to skip breakfast and go straight to work.
他决定跳过早餐，直接去上班。
B2 adverb /ˈsiː.krət.li/

secretly

偷偷地
Meaning
in a way that is hidden or not known by others
Example
She secretly planned a surprise party for her friend.
她偷偷为她的朋友策划了一个惊喜派对。
C2 adjective /ˈstɪdʒiən/

stygian

阴暗
Meaning
extremely dark, gloomy, or forbidding
Example
They walked through the stygian cave with torches.
他们拿着火把走过了阴暗的洞。
B1 noun/adjective /ˈsmoʊ.kɪŋ/

smoking

吸烟
Meaning
The act of inhaling and exhaling the smoke of tobacco or other substances; wearing a tuxedo (adjective, formal context).
Example
Smoking is prohibited inside the building.
建筑物内禁止吸烟。
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 /spɔɪl/

spoil

破坏
Meaning
to damage or ruin something
Example
The rain spoiled the outdoor event.
雨水破坏了户外活动。
C1 adjective /ˌsuːɪˈsaɪdəl/

Suicidal

自杀的
Meaning
relating to or having thoughts of killing oneself; extremely dangerous or harmful
Example
The reckless driving was suicidal behavior.
鲁莽的驾驶是一种自杀行为。
A1 pronoun /ˈsʌmbədi/

somebody

有人
Meaning
an unspecified person
Example
Somebody is knocking at the door.
有人在敲门。
C1 noun /ˈstændˌstɪl/

standstill

停滞
Meaning
a situation in which all movement or activity stops
Example
The traffic came to a standstill after the accident.
事故发生后，交通陷入了停滞。
B2 adjective /ˈslʌɡ.ɪʃ/

Sluggish

迟缓; 无力; 不活跃
Meaning
slow-moving; lacking energy or alertness; inactive
Example
The old computer became sluggish after running for hours.
那台旧电脑运行了几个小时后变得迟缓。
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 /spɪˈlʌŋkər/

spelunker

洞穴探险者
Meaning
A person who explores caves as a hobby.
Example
The spelunker carried ropes and lights into the dark cave.
洞穴探险者带着绳子和灯光进入了黑暗的洞穴。
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。
C1 noun /sɪˈkluːʒən/

seclusion

隐居
Meaning
The state of being private, away from other people.
Example
She spent the weekend in complete seclusion in her cabin.
她在她的小屋里度过了完全的隐居周末。
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。
C1 verb /səˈkʌm/

succumb

Meaning
To give in to pressure, temptation, or illness; to yield or fail to resist.
Example
He finally succumbed to his illness after a long struggle.
C2 noun /ˈsiːkənt/

secant

割线
Meaning
A straight line that intersects a curve at two or more points.
Example
In geometry, a secant cuts the circle at two distinct points.
在几何学中，割线在两个不同的点上切割圆形。
B2 verb /sɪp/

sip

小口喝
Meaning
to drink in small quantities; to taste carefully
Example
She sipped her tea slowly while reading the newspaper.
她一边读报纸一边慢慢地小口喝茶。
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。
B2 noun /sloʊp/

Slope

坡; 倾斜的地面
Meaning
an inclined surface; a piece of ground that is not level
Example
We walked up the steep slope of the mountain.
我们走上了陡峭的山坡。
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。
A2 noun /spiːd/

Speed

速度; 快速
Meaning
the rate at which someone or something moves or operates
Example
The car reached a speed of 100 miles per hour.
汽车达到了每小时100英里的速度。
B2 adjective /ˈskætərd/

Scattered

分散的; 散落的;
Meaning
spread widely apart; dispersed; occurring here and there
Example
Scattered showers are expected throughout the day.
预计全天都会有分散的降雨。
B1 adjective /sɪɡˈnɪfɪkənt/

significant

重要的
Meaning
Sufficiently great or important to be worthy of attention; noteworthy.
Example
Social media has a significant impact on relationships.
社交媒体对人际关系有重要影响。
C2 verb /skwɛltʃ/

squelch

Meaning
to make a soft sucking sound, such as when walking on mud; to suppress or silence
Example
His boots squelched in the wet ground.
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 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。
B2 noun /speɪd/

Spade

铲子
Meaning
a tool with a flat blade for digging; a playing card suit
Example
The gardener used a spade to dig holes for planting flowers.
园丁用铲子挖洞种花。
A2 verb /smel/

smell

闻
Meaning
to perceive odor through the nose; to have an odor
Example
The flowers smell sweet.
花儿闻起来甜美。
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 /səˈdʒɛstɪv/

suggestive

暗示的
Meaning
tending to suggest ideas or images; sometimes implies something sexual or provocative
Example
The painting was highly suggestive and sparked much debate.
这幅画非常暗示，并引发了许多争论。
B2 adjective /self səˈfɪʃənt/

Self-sufficient

自给自足
Meaning
able to provide for oneself without depending on others
Example
The farm is completely self-sufficient in producing vegetables.
这个农场在蔬菜生产方面完全自给自足。
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。
B2 noun /soʊl/

Sole

脚底; 鞋底
Meaning
the bottom part of the foot; the bottom part of a shoe
Example
I have a blister on the sole of my foot.
我的脚底有个水泡。
C1 noun /ˈspaɪər/

spire

尖顶
Meaning
a tall, pointed structure on top of a building, especially a church
Example
The church spire could be seen from miles away.
教堂的尖顶从远处可见。
B2 noun /swɪŋ/

Swing

秋千
Meaning
move or cause to move back and forth or from side to side while suspended or on an axis
Example
The children love to swing in the park.
孩子们喜欢在公园里荡秋千。
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。
C1 verb /səˈplænt/

supplant

取代
Meaning
To take the place of something or someone, often by force or strategy.
Example
Digital platforms have supplanted traditional newspapers.
数字平台已经取代了传统报纸。
C1 adjective /ˈstoʊɪk/

stoic

冷静的, 无动于衷的
Meaning
Showing little or no emotion, even in difficult situations.
Example
She remained stoic during the crisis, never showing fear or panic.
她在危机中保持冷静，毫无恐惧或恐慌。
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 noun /ˈsɛntəmənt/

Sentiment

情感
Meaning
a feeling or opinion, especially one based on emotion; tender feelings of affection
Example
Public sentiment was strongly against the new policy.
公众舆论强烈反对这项新政策。
C1 verb /ˈsɔːntər/

saunter

Meaning
to walk in a slow, relaxed manner without hurry or effort
Example
We sauntered along the riverside, stopping now and then to watch the boats.
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。
A2 adverb /ˈʃʊə.li/

Surely

肯定
Meaning
without doubt; certainly
Example
You will surely pass the exam if you study hard.
如果你努力学习，你肯定会通过考试。
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。
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。
A1 verb /sɪŋ/

sing

唱歌
Meaning
to make musical sounds with the voice
Example
She sings beautifully in the choir.
她在合唱团里唱得很美
A1 determiner /sʌm/

some

一些
Meaning
an unspecified amount or number of something
Example
I have some money in my wallet.
我的钱包里有一些钱。
A2 noun /sɔːs/

Sauce

酱
Meaning
a liquid or semi-liquid substance served with food to add moisture and flavor
Example
She added tomato sauce to her pasta.
她在她的意大利面上加了番茄酱。
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。
C2 adjective /ˌsuːpərˈnuːmərɛri/

supernumerary

额外的
Meaning
Exceeding the usual number; extra or unnecessary.
Example
The play included several supernumerary actors to fill the background scenes.
这出戏包含了几个额外的演员来填充背景场景。
A1 verb /send/

send

发送
Meaning
to cause something to go or be taken to a particular destination; to transmit
Example
I will send you an email with the details.
我会给你发送一封包含详细信息的电子邮件。
B2 noun /sɜːˈveɪ.ləns/

surveillance

监控
Meaning
Close observation, especially of a suspected spy or criminal; continuous watching of a place, person, or situation.
Example
Government agencies conduct surveillance on cyber threats.
政府机构对网络威胁进行监控。
C1 noun /ˈsɒl.ɪs/

Solace

安慰
Meaning
comfort or consolation in a time of distress or sadness
Example
She found solace in music after her loss.
在失去后，她在音乐中找到了安慰。
B1 noun /ˈsaɪdˌwɔːk/

sidewalk

人行道
Meaning
a paved path for pedestrians at the side of a street.
Example
Children were playing on the sidewalk.
孩子们在路边的人行道上玩耍。
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。
C1 noun /ˈskeɪp.ɡəʊt/

Scapegoat

替罪羊
Meaning
a person who is blamed for the wrongdoings, mistakes, or faults of others
Example
He became the scapegoat for the team's poor performance.
他成了团队表现不佳的替罪羊。
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。
C1 adjective səˈsaɪ.ə.təl

societal

社会的
Meaning
Relating to society or social relationships.
Example
Societal benefits of space tourism are under debate.
太空旅游的社会效益正在辩论中。
C1 noun /ˈstreɪnər/

Strainer

筛子
Meaning
a device having holes punched in it or made of crossed wires for separating solid matter from a liquid
Example
Use a strainer to drain the pasta water.
使用筛子把意大利面水倒掉。
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 noun /ˈsɛpəlˌtʃər/

Sepulture

坟墓; 埋葬;
Meaning
the act of burying a dead body; burial; a grave or tomb
Example
The ancient king's sepulture was discovered by archaeologists.
古代国王的坟墓被考古学家发现。
B2 verb /suː/

sue

起诉
Meaning
to bring a lawsuit against someone in a court of law
Example
She decided to sue the company for damages.
她决定起诉公司要求赔偿。
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。
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 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 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 ˈsɛlfləsnɪs

selflessness

无私
Meaning
The quality of being concerned more with the needs of others than with one's own.
Example
Selflessness is a key value for community building.
无私是社区建设中的关键价值。
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 noun /ˈʃepərd/

Shepherd

牧羊人
Meaning
a person who tends and guards sheep
Example
The shepherd guided his flock to the green pasture.
牧羊人把他的羊群引导到绿色的牧场。
B2 adjective /səbˈstæn.ʃəl/

Substantial

实质的; 相当的; 重要的
Meaning
large in size, amount, or importance; considerable; significant
Example
There was a substantial increase in sales this quarter.
本季度销售量有了显著增加。
C1 verb /skwɪnt/

squint

眯眼看
Meaning
to look with partly closed eyes
Example
She squinted at the bright sunlight.
她因强烈的阳光而眯着眼睛。
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 /ˈsiː.krə.si/

Secrecy

保密
Meaning
the practice of keeping something secret; the state of being kept hidden
Example
The project was conducted in complete secrecy.
该项目是在完全保密的情况下进行的。
B1 noun /ˈseɪ.vɪŋz/

savings

储蓄
Meaning
Money that is saved, especially in a bank or official scheme for future use.
Example
Many people invest their savings in real estate.
许多人将他们的储蓄投资于房地产。
A2 adjective /ˈsuːpər/

super

超级
Meaning
excellent; very good
Example
She did a super job on the project.
她在项目中做得非常好。
C1 noun /ˈstɛnsəl/

stencil

模板
Meaning
A thin sheet of material with a design cut out, used to produce the design on the surface below by applying paint or ink through the cut-out holes.
Example
The artist used a stencil to paint identical stars on the wall.
艺术家使用模板在墙上画出相同的星星。
C1 verb /ˈsmʌðər/

smother

窒息 / 扑灭
Meaning
to kill someone by covering their nose and mouth to prevent breathing; to cover something completely; to overwhelm with excessive attention or affection
Example
She smothered the fire with a blanket.
她用毯子把火扑灭了。
B2 adjective /saʊər/

Sour

酸
Meaning
having an acid taste like lemon or vinegar; unpleasant or disagreeable
Example
The milk has gone sour and smells terrible.
牛奶变酸了，闻起来很难闻。
B2 noun /ˈskaɪˌskreɪpər/

Skyscraper

摩天大楼
Meaning
a very tall building of many stories
Example
The new skyscraper dominates the city's skyline.
这座新的摩天大楼主导着城市的天际线。
C2 adjective /ˈsækərɪn/

saccharine

幸福
Meaning
Excessively sweet or sentimental.
Example
His saccharine smile seemed insincere.
她在获得奖项时无法隐藏她的幸福。
B1 noun ˈstrʌk.tʃər

structure

结构
Meaning
The arrangement of and relations between the parts or elements of something complex.
Example
The structure is designed for safety and functionality.
该结构是为安全和功能性设计的。
A1 noun /ˈsʌmər/

summer

夏天
Meaning
the warmest season of the year, between spring and autumn
Example
We love going to the beach during summer.
我们喜欢在夏天去海滩。
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。
A2 noun /stɛə/

stair

楼梯
Meaning
a step or set of steps leading from one level to another
Example
He tripped on the stair and fell down.
他在楼梯上绊倒摔了下来。
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。
C1 adjective /sər'pæs.ɪŋ/

Surpassing

卓越; 超过; 非凡
Meaning
exceeding; going beyond; outstanding
Example
Her surpassing beauty made everyone stop and stare.
她超凡的美丽让每个人都停下来盯着她看。
B2 verb /səˈsteɪn/

sustain

维持
Meaning
To support, maintain, or keep something going over time.
Example
The team worked hard to sustain their success.
团队努力工作以维持他们的成功。
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。
A2 noun sɔːŋz

songs

歌曲
Meaning
A short poem or other set of words set to music or meant to be sung.
Example
Listen to songs to learn pronunciation.
听歌曲来学习发音。
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。
B2 noun /ˈsiːkər/

seeker

寻求者
Meaning
a person who is looking for something, especially knowledge or truth
Example
The seeker traveled far to find the answers to his questions.
寻求者远行去寻找他问题的答案。
C2 adjective /ˈsɒmnələnt/

somnolent

昏昏欲睡
Meaning
Sleepy or drowsy; causing a desire to sleep.
Example
The somnolent lecture made half the class fall asleep.
那堂昏昏欲睡的讲座让一半的班级都睡着了。
B1 noun /steɪk/

steak

牛排
Meaning
a thick slice of meat, typically beef, cooked by grilling or frying
Example
He ordered a grilled steak with vegetables.
他点了一块配蔬菜的烤牛排。
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。
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。
A2 verb /siːm/

seem

看起来
Meaning
to give the impression of being something or having a particular quality
Example
He seems tired after the long journey.
他看起来在长时间的旅程后很累。
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。
B1 verb /straɪk/

Strike

打击
Meaning
to hit forcefully; to stop work as a form of protest
Example
Lightning strikes the tall building during the storm.
雷电在暴风雨中打击高楼。
B1 noun, verb /strɪŋ/

string

线
Meaning
a thin piece of cord or thread; to tie or fasten with a string
Example
She tied the package with a string.
她用一根线绑了包裹。
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。
B2 adjective /ˌsɪm.pəˈθet.ɪk/

Sympathetic

有同情心的; 富有理解的; 敏感的;
Meaning
showing compassion or understanding for someone's feelings or situation
Example
She was very sympathetic when I told her about my problems.
当我告诉她我的问题时，她表现得非常有同情心。
C1 verb /strʌt/

strut

昂首阔步
Meaning
to walk with a stiff, proud, and confident gait, often to show off
Example
He strutted across the stage after winning the award.
他赢得奖项后自信地走上了舞台。
B2 adjective /slɪm/

slim

苗条
Meaning
thin in an attractive or healthy way; small in amount or chance
Example
She looked slim in her new dress.
她穿上新裙子看起来很苗条。
B2 adjective /səkˈsɛsɪv/

Successive

连续的; 连续的
Meaning
following one after the other in order; consecutive
Example
The team won three successive matches.
球队赢得了三场连续的比赛。
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。
B2 noun /ˌstɪm.jəˈleɪ.ʃən/

stimulation

刺激
Meaning
The action of arousing interest, enthusiasm, or excitement.
Example
Stimulation reduces stress and aids relaxation.
刺激减少压力并有助于放松。
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。
C1 noun speɪst ˌrep.ɪˈtɪʃ.ən

spaced repetition

间隔重复
Meaning
A learning technique that involves reviewing information at increasing intervals to improve long-term retention.
Example
Spaced repetition helps in long-term memory retention.
间隔重复有助于长期记忆保持。
B2 verb /skoʊld/

scold

责骂
Meaning
to criticize angrily; to rebuke
Example
The teacher scolded the students for being late.
老师因为学生迟到而责骂他们。
B1 noun, verb /ˈseɪ.lɪŋ/

sailing

帆船运动
Meaning
The act of traveling in a boat or ship using sails; the sport or activity of navigating a boat with sails.
Example
We went sailing on the lake during the summer.
我们夏天在湖上去帆船运动。
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。
A2 noun /ˈsɒkər/

soccer

足球
Meaning
a sport in which two teams of eleven players each try to score goals by kicking a ball into the opposing goal
Example
He loves to play soccer with his friends.
他喜欢和朋友们一起踢足球。
C1 adjective /ˈʃɑːdi/

shoddy

劣质
Meaning
badly made or done; of poor quality
Example
The contractor did a shoddy job on the repairs.
承包商在修理工作中做了劣质的工作。
C2 noun /ˈsɒfɪst/

sophist

诡辩家
Meaning
a person who uses clever but misleading arguments
Example
He was dismissed as a sophist who twisted facts to win debates.
他被当作一个诡辩家，扭曲事实来赢得辩论。
C1 adjective /ˈʃeɪm.ləs/

Shameless

无耻的
Meaning
having no shame; bold and rude; impudent
Example
The shameless politician refused to apologize for his mistakes.
那个无耻的政治家拒绝为他的错误道歉。