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。

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 /ˈsaɪd.laɪn dɪˈskʌʃənz/

sideline discussions

边缘讨论

Meaning

Informal or secondary conversations that occur outside the main agenda of a formal meeting.

Example

Sideline discussions often lead to agreements.

边缘讨论常常导致协议。

C2 noun /sɪˈmɪlɪtjuːd/

Similitude

相似; 类似

Meaning

the quality or state of being similar; resemblance

Example

The similitude between the two paintings suggested they were by the same artist.

这两幅画之间的相似性表明它们是由同一位艺术家创作的。

B2 noun /səkˈses.ər/

Successor

继任者

Meaning

a person who succeeds another in office; someone who takes over a position or role

Example

The CEO announced his retirement and named his successor for the company.

首席执行官宣布了退休，并为公司指定了继任者。

C1 noun səˌsɛp.təˈbɪl.ə.ti

susceptibility

易感性

Meaning

The quality of being likely to be influenced or harmed by a particular thing; vulnerability.

Example

High susceptibility to infections requires extra care.

对感染的高易感性需要额外的护理。

C2 verb /ʃiːð/

sheathe

放回剑鞘

Meaning

to put a sword or knife back into its cover

Example

He quickly sheathed his sword after the duel.

他在决斗后迅速把剑重新放回剑鞘。

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。

B1 noun/verb /skɔːr/

score

分数

Meaning

a number of points achieved in a game or test; to gain points or achieve a goal

Example

He scored the winning goal in the final match.

他在最后一场比赛中进了制胜球。

C2 noun /staɪn/

stein

啤酒杯

Meaning

A large beer mug, typically made of glass or stoneware.

Example

He raised his stein to toast his friends.

他举起了他的啤酒杯，为他的朋友们祝酒。

C2 adjective /ˈsed.j ə.l ə s/

Sedulous

勤奋的; 努力的;

Meaning

showing dedication and diligence; persistent and careful in work

Example

She was sedulous in her research, spending hours in the library every day.

她在研究中非常勤奋，每天都在图书馆度过数小时。

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 noun/verb/adjective /ˈsʌbdʒɪkt/ (noun), /səbˈdʒɛkt/ (verb)

subject

主题

Meaning

noun: a topic or theme; verb: to cause to undergo; adjective: dependent or under authority

Example

The teacher introduced a new subject in class.

老师在课堂上介绍了一个新主题。

B2 noun /ˈsɪmpəθi/

Sympathy

同情

Meaning

feelings of pity and sorrow for someone else's misfortune

Example

She expressed her sympathy for the victims of the accident.

她对事故的受害者表达了同情。

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。

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。

C2 noun /səbˈsɜːviəns/

subservience

奴性

Meaning

the condition of being too willing to obey or serve others

Example

His subservience to authority annoyed his colleagues.

他对权威的奴性让同事们感到烦恼。

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 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 noun ˈsiːzənəl ˈvedʒtəbəlz

seasonal vegetables

季节性蔬菜

Meaning

Vegetables that grow during specific seasons or times of the year

Example

Seasonal vegetables grow abundantly in winter.

季节性蔬菜在冬季大量生长。

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。

A2 adjective /ʃɑːrp/

Sharp

锋利; 强烈; 突然和强烈; 快速理解

Meaning

having a cutting edge or point; sudden and intense; quick to understand

Example

The knife has a very sharp blade.

刀片非常锋利。

B1 verb /sɪŋk/

sink

沉没

Meaning

to go down below the surface; to descend

Example

The ship sinks in the deep ocean.

船沉入深海。

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 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。

B1 adjective /ˈsplendɪd/

Splendid

壮丽的; 极好的; 印象深刻的

Meaning

magnificent; excellent; very impressive

Example

The castle looked splendid in the sunset.

城堡在日落时看起来很壮丽。

A2 noun /ˈsɒftweə/

software

软件

Meaning

the programs and other operating information used by a computer

Example

He installed the software to enhance the performance of his computer.

他安装了软件以提高计算机的性能。

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。

B1 noun /ˌsaʊθˈwɛst/

southwest

西南

Meaning

the direction that is between south and west; a region in that direction

Example

They traveled to the southwest of the country for their vacation.

他们去国家的西南部度假。

C1 noun /səbˈdʒɛkʃən/

subjection

征服

Meaning

the act of bringing someone or something under control or domination

Example

The people suffered under the subjection of a cruel ruler.

人民在一个残暴统治者的征服下受苦。

C2 adjective /sɪər/

sere

干枯

Meaning

Dry or withered, especially vegetation.

Example

The sere leaves crumbled under his feet.

干枯的叶子在他的脚下碎裂。

B2 adjective səˈsteɪ.nə.bəl

sustainable

可持续的

Meaning

Able to be maintained at a certain rate or level; conserving an ecological balance.

Example

Sustainable practices mitigate environmental impact.

可持续的实践减少了对环境的影响。

B2 noun sɔɪl ɪˈrəʊʒən

soil erosion

土壤侵蚀

Meaning

The wearing away of topsoil by water, wind, or other natural forces.

Example

Soil erosion can lead to the loss of fertile land.

土壤侵蚀可能导致肥沃土地的流失。

C1 noun /ˌsɛlfsəˈfɪʃənsi/

Self-sufficiency

自给自足

Meaning

the ability to supply one's own needs without external assistance; independence

Example

The farm achieved complete self-sufficiency in food production.

农场在食品生产中实现了完全的自给自足。

C1 verb /ˈseɪ.vər/

savor

尽情享受

Meaning

To enjoy something completely, especially by dwelling on it.

Example

He savored every bite of the delicious cake.

他细细品味着美味的蛋糕。

A2 adjective /streɪt/

Straight

直的; 直接的; 诚实的;

Meaning

extending or moving uniformly in one direction; not curved or bent; honest

Example

Draw a straight line from point A to point B.

从点A到点B画一条直线。

A2 verb /swɪm/

swim

游泳

Meaning

to move through water using body movements

Example

I love to swim in the ocean during summer.

我喜欢在夏天在海洋中游泳。

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。

A1 noun /ˈʃɒpɪŋ/

shopping

购物

Meaning

the activity of going to shops to buy things

Example

She spent the afternoon shopping for clothes.

她下午花时间去购物买衣服。

B1 noun /striːm/

stream

溪流

Meaning

A small, narrow river; a continuous flow of something.

Example

The stream of life is unstoppable.

生命的流动是无法阻挡的。

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。

C1 noun /sɪr/

seer

预言者

Meaning

A person who is supposed to be able to see what will happen in the future; a prophet.

Example

The seer predicted a great change in the kingdom.

预言者预测了王国的重大变化。

A2 adverb /ˈsʌm.weər/

Somewhere

某处

Meaning

in or at some place; in an unspecified location

Example

I left my keys somewhere in the house.

我把钥匙放在屋子里的某处。

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。

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。

C2 noun /ˈsætræp/

satrap

总督

Meaning

a governor of a province in ancient Persia; also used figuratively for a subordinate ruler

Example

The king appointed a satrap to oversee the distant province.

国王任命了一个总督来管理遥远的省份。

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 /ˈskwɒlər/

squalor

贫困

Meaning

the state of being extremely dirty and unpleasant, especially due to poverty or neglect

Example

They lived in squalor without basic facilities.

他们在没有基本设施的贫困中生活。

B2 noun /ˈseɪf.ɡɑːrd/

Safeguard

保护措施

Meaning

measure or action designed to protect someone or something

Example

New safeguards were implemented to prevent data breaches.

已实施新的保护措施以防止数据泄露。

C1 verb ˈsɪŋ.krə.naɪz

synchronize

同步

Meaning

To coordinate in time; to cause to occur or operate at the same time or rate.

Example

The dancers need to synchronize their movements.

舞者需要同步他们的动作。

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 noun /ˈstʌmək eɪk/

stomach ache

胃痛

Meaning

Pain in the stomach or abdominal area

Example

I have a stomach ache after eating too much.

我吃得太多后感到胃痛。

C1 noun/verb /ˈslʌmbər/

slumber

睡眠

Meaning

A state of sleep; to sleep lightly or rest.

Example

The child slumbered peacefully through the night.

孩子整夜安静地睡觉。

B2 verb /stɪtʃ/

stitch

幸福

Meaning

to sew with needle and thread; to join pieces of fabric

Example

She will stitch the torn dress carefully.

她无法掩饰她收到奖项时的幸福。

C2 noun /skɪf/

skiff

小船

Meaning

a small, light boat usually for one person

Example

The fisherman paddled his skiff across the lake.

渔夫划着他的“小船”穿过湖面。

C1 noun /ˈskwɒtər/

squatter

非法占领者

Meaning

a person who unlawfully occupies an uninhabited building or unused land

Example

The police removed the squatters from the abandoned house.

警方将非法占领者从废弃的房屋中驱逐了出去。

A1 noun /skuːl/

school

学校

Meaning

An institution for educating children; also a group of people sharing the same ideas or discipline.

Example

The children walked to school together.

孩子们一起走到学校。

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。

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。

A1 verb /seɪ/

say

说

Meaning

to speak words; to express something in words

Example

She said hello to me.

她对我说了你好。

B2 noun /ˈʃɔːrt.kʌm.ɪŋ/

Shortcoming

缺陷; 不足; 缺点

Meaning

a fault or failure to meet a certain standard; a deficiency

Example

Despite his many talents, he has some shortcomings.

尽管他有许多才华，他仍然有一些短处。

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。

B2 verb /stɪə(r)/

steer

操控

Meaning

to guide or control the movement of a vehicle, vessel, or person

Example

He steered the car carefully through the narrow street.

他小心地把车开过狭窄的街道。

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。

C1 noun/verb /sleɪt/

slate

板岩 / 安排

Meaning

a fine-grained rock used for roofing or writing; to schedule or designate for a task

Example

The meeting is slated for next Monday.

会议定于下周一举行。

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。

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 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。

A1 verb /ʃoʊ/

show

展示

Meaning

to display or present something to others; to make visible

Example

Can you show me the way to the station?

你能告诉我去车站的路吗？

C1 noun /ˈsɑːɡə/

saga

长篇故事

Meaning

A long story of heroic achievement, or a long, complex series of events.

Example

The company's rise and fall became a corporate saga.

公司的兴衰成为了一部企业传奇。

C1 adjective /ˈspɛktrəl/

spectral

幽灵的

Meaning

Relating to a ghost or specter; ghostly. Also relating to a spectrum.

Example

The old mansion had a spectral atmosphere at night.

那座古老的宅邸晚上有一种幽灵般的氛围。

B1 noun /ˌsaʊθˈiːst/

southeast

东南

Meaning

the direction that is between south and east; a region in that direction

Example

The city is located in the southeast of the country.

这座城市位于该国的东南部。

B2 noun /səˈnɛərioʊ/

scenario

可能的情境

Meaning

a possible situation or sequence of events

Example

The company prepared for the worst-case scenario.

公司为最坏的情况做了准备。

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 /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。

B1 noun /swet/

Sweat

汗水

Meaning

moisture exuded through the pores of the skin, typically as a reaction to heat, physical exertion, fever, or fear

Example

After running for an hour, he was covered in sweat.

跑了一小时后，他浑身是汗。

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。

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。

A1 noun ˈstjuː.dənt

student

学生

Meaning

A person who is studying at a school or university.

Example

Students participated actively in the protests.

学生们积极参与了抗议活动。

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 /ˈstaɪ.lɪʃ/

Stylish

时尚和有吸引力；在外观上有优雅或品味

Meaning

fashionable and attractive; having elegance or taste in appearance

Example

She wore a stylish dress to the party.

她穿着一件时尚的裙子参加派对。

C1 verb /sɪft/

sift

筛 / 仔细检查

Meaning

to separate or sort through carefully, often using a sieve or by examining closely

Example

She sifted the flour before adding it to the cake mixture.

她在把面粉加到蛋糕混合物中之前筛选了面粉。

A1 adjective /ˈsɪmpəl/

Simple

简单的; 容易的; 不复杂

Meaning

easy to understand or do; not complicated

Example

This is a simple recipe that anyone can follow.

这是一个简单的食谱，任何人都可以跟随。

B1 verb, adjective /spɛnt/

spent

花费的, 精疲力竭的

Meaning

Past tense and past participle of 'spend'; also used as an adjective meaning exhausted or used up.

Example

She spent all her energy preparing for the exam.

她为考试花费了所有的精力。

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。

C1 noun /ˈsɪstərhʊd/

sisterhood

姐妹情谊

Meaning

The relationship between sisters, or a community of women united by shared experiences or goals.

Example

The feminist movement created a strong sense of sisterhood among women.

女权主义运动在女性中创造了强烈的姐妹情谊感。

C2 adjective /splɪˈnɛtɪk/

splenetic

脾气暴躁的，易怒的

Meaning

bad-tempered, irritable, spiteful

Example

His splenetic remarks offended everyone in the room.

他的脾气暴躁的评论冒犯了房间里的每个人。

B2 noun /ˈsnoʊ.fɔːl/

Snowfall

降雪

Meaning

the process of snow falling from the sky; the amount of snow that falls

Example

The heavy snowfall blocked all the roads yesterday.

昨天下的大雪封锁了所有的道路。

C1 noun /ˈsɔːl.tɪd fɪʃ/

Salted fish

咸鱼

Meaning

fish preserved with salt; dried and salted fish for storage

Example

Salted fish is a traditional way to preserve seafood.

咸鱼是保存海鲜的传统方法。

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。

C2 adjective /ˈslæp.dæʃ/

slapdash

草率

Meaning

done too quickly and carelessly; hasty and careless

Example

The report was written in a slapdash manner, full of errors.

报告写得草率，充满了错误。

C2 noun ˈsaɪəns ˈdezət

science-desert

科学荒漠

Meaning

A region or area lacking in scientific development, research facilities, or educational institutions.

Example

J.C. Bose thrived in a science-desert.

J.C. Bose 在科学荒漠中茁壮成长。

A1 adjective /seɪm/

same

相同

Meaning

identical; not different or changed

Example

We wore the same dress at the party.

我们在派对上穿了相同的衣服。

B2 verb /ˈskroʊlɪŋ/

scrolling

滚动

Meaning

Moving through content on a screen by sliding up or down.

Example

Scrolling through feeds wastes a lot of time.

在信息流中滚动浪费了很多时间。

C2 noun /ˈspɒt.ɪd sneɪk hed/

Spotted snake head

斑点蛇头鱼

Meaning

a type of freshwater fish with spotted markings and an elongated head resembling a snake

Example

The spotted snake head is a popular fish for aquaculture in South Asia.

斑点蛇头鱼是南亚水产养殖中常见的鱼类。

C1 noun /ˈsuːtər/

suitor

追求者

Meaning

a man who pursues a relationship with a woman, often with the intent to marry

Example

She had many suitors vying for her attention.

她有许多追求者争夺她的注意力。

B2 noun /ˌspɛsɪfɪˈkeɪʃən/

specification

规格

Meaning

a detailed description or assessment of something

Example

The product specification includes all the necessary details.

产品规格包括所有必要的细节。

A2 noun /sprɪŋ/

spring

春天

Meaning

the season between winter and summer when plants begin to grow

Example

Flowers bloom in the spring.

春天花开。

A2 adjective /ˈsaɪ.lənt/

Silent

安静的; 沉默的; 平静的

Meaning

making no sound; quiet; not speaking

Example

The library was completely silent during study hours.

在学习时间，图书馆是完全安静的。

B2 noun ˈsəʊ.ʃəl ˈdʒʌs.tɪs

social justice

社会正义

Meaning

Justice in terms of the distribution of wealth, opportunities, and privileges within a society.

Example

Social justice ensures equality of opportunity.

社会正义确保平等的机会。

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。

C1 adjective /ˈspʌndʒi/

Spongy

海绵状

Meaning

soft and full of holes like a sponge; porous

Example

The cake had a light and spongy texture.

蛋糕有轻盈而海绵状的质地。

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 /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。

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。

日全食

Meaning

an eclipse in which the sun is obscured by the moon passing between it and the earth

Example

The solar eclipse will be visible from our city next month.

下个月我们城市将能看到日全食。