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 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。

B2 noun/verb /skræp/

scrap

碎片 / 丢弃

Meaning

A small piece of something; to discard or get rid of something.

Example

He used a scrap of paper to jot down the number.

他用一小片纸写下了那个号码。

B2 adjective /slæk/

slack

松弛

Meaning

not tight, firm, or busy; lacking tension or activity

Example

Business is slack during the rainy season.

在雨季生意很清淡。

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。

C2 verb /sleɪk/

slake

解渴

Meaning

To satisfy thirst or desire.

Example

She drank cold water to slake her thirst.

她喝了冷水来解渴。

B2 noun /ˈspɛk.tə.kəl/

spectacle

景象

Meaning

An impressive display or performance for viewers.

Example

The fireworks created a breathtaking spectacle in the night sky.

烟花在夜空中创造了一个惊人的景象。

B2 noun /ˌsɛlf əˈwɛə.nəs/

self-awareness

自我意识

Meaning

Conscious knowledge of one's own character, feelings, motives, and desires.

Example

Self-awareness helps in understanding one's emotions and actions.

自我意识有助于理解一个人的情感和行为。

C1 noun səˈfɪʃənsi

sufficiency

充足性

Meaning

The condition of being adequate or enough; adequacy.

Example

The sufficiency of food supply is critical for survival.

食品供应的充足性对于生存至关重要。

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。

A2 noun /ʃer/

Share

份额

Meaning

a portion of something; a part or portion of a larger amount

Example

Each partner received an equal share of the company profits.

每个合作伙伴都收到了公司利润的相等份额。

C1 noun /səbˈvɜːrʒən/

subversion

颠覆

Meaning

the act of trying to destroy or undermine an established system or authority

Example

The government accused the rebels of planning subversion.

政府指控叛军策划颠覆行为。

B2 noun /stjuːˈpɪdəti/

stupidity

愚蠢

Meaning

lack of intelligence or common sense

Example

His stupidity caused a lot of problems for the team.

他的愚蠢给团队带来了很多问题。

C1 adjective /smʌɡ/

smug

自负

Meaning

having or showing an excessive pride in oneself or one's achievements

Example

He wore a smug smile after winning the debate.

他在赢得辩论后，露出了自负的笑容。

C1 adjective /səˈtɪrɪk/

satiric

讽刺的

Meaning

Relating to or using satire.

Example

The novel takes a satiric view of urban life.

这部小说从讽刺的角度看待城市生活。

B2 noun /skrɪpt/

script

剧本

Meaning

The written text of a play, film, or broadcast; handwriting style.

Example

The actor memorized his lines from the script.

演员从剧本中背诵了台词。

B2 verb ˈstɪmjəleɪt

stimulate

刺激

Meaning

To encourage or promote the development or growth of something

Example

Proper sunlight stimulates plant growth.

适当的阳光刺激植物生长。

B1 verb /ʃuːt/

shoot

射击 / 拍照

Meaning

to fire a bullet or arrow from a weapon; to take a photograph or film

Example

He learned how to shoot a bow and arrow.

他学会了如何用弓和箭射击。

A2 noun /ˈstjuːdiəʊ/

studio

工作室

Meaning

a room where an artist, photographer, musician, or broadcaster works

Example

The singer recorded her new song in the studio.

歌手在工作室录制了她的新歌。

A2 verb /səˈpɔːrt/

support

支持

Meaning

to help or assist someone; to hold up or bear the weight of something

Example

The family will support their son through his studies.

家庭将支持他们的儿子完成学业。

C1 verb /ˈsmoʊldər/

smolder

慢慢燃烧

Meaning

to burn slowly with smoke but no flame; to show suppressed anger or emotion

Example

The fire smoldered for hours before it went out.

火灾持续了几个小时才熄灭。

B1 noun /ˈspiːʃiːz/

Species

物种; 类型

Meaning

a group of living organisms that can reproduce with each other; a type or kind

Example

The Amazon rainforest is home to thousands of animal species.

亚马逊雨林是成千上万动物物种的家园。

A2 verb /stɔːr/

store

储存

Meaning

to keep things in a place for future use; to save information

Example

She stores her winter clothes in the attic.

她把冬衣存放在阁楼里。

C1 noun /ˈsɪk.əl/

Sickle

镰刀

Meaning

a tool with a curved metal blade and short handle used for cutting grain crops

Example

The farmer harvested wheat using a traditional sickle.

农民用传统的镰刀收割小麦。

A2 noun /ˈsɪriz/

Series

系列

Meaning

a number of events, objects, or people of a similar or related kind coming one after another; a set of related television or radio programmes

Example

The detective series ran for five successful seasons.

这部侦探系列剧播出了五季并取得了成功。

C1 noun/verb /skɜːrdʒ/

scourge

Meaning

A source of great pain or punishment; to whip or inflict suffering on someone.

Example

Disease and poverty remain a scourge in many regions.

C1 noun /ˈsɛpərətɪst/

separatist

分裂主义者

Meaning

A person who supports the separation of a group from a larger body, often for political or cultural independence.

Example

The separatist group demanded independence from the central government.

分裂主义者要求中央政府独立。

B1 verb /swɪtʃ/

switch

切换

Meaning

to change from one thing to another; to exchange or replace

Example

I switched from coffee to tea.

我从咖啡转到茶。

B2 verb /skriːtʃ/

screech

发出尖锐的声音

Meaning

to make a loud, high-pitched and unpleasant sound

Example

The car screeched to a halt.

那辆车发出了刺耳的声音并猛地停下。

B2 noun /steɪn/

Stain

污点; 斑点

Meaning

a colored patch or dirty mark that is difficult to remove; a blemish or damage to reputation

Example

There was a coffee stain on his white shirt.

他的白衬衫上有咖啡渍。

C2 noun /ˈsɛpəlkər/

sepulcher

墓室

Meaning

A small room or monument, cut in rock or built of stone, in which a dead person is buried.

Example

The ancient king was laid to rest in a grand sepulcher.

古代国王被安葬在一个宏伟的墓室中。

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。

A2 noun /ˈsiː.nər.i/

Scenery

风景

Meaning

the natural features of a landscape; the painted background used on a theater stage

Example

The mountain scenery was breathtakingly beautiful.

山脉的风景令人叹为观止。

B1 noun /skɑːrf/

Scarf

围巾

Meaning

a length of fabric worn around the neck or head for warmth, protection, or fashion

Example

She wrapped a warm scarf around her neck in the cold weather.

她在寒冷的天气里围了一条温暖的围巾。

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。

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。

B2 noun/verb /ˈsæd.əl/

saddle

马鞍; 使某人承担责任

Meaning

A seat fastened on the back of a horse for riding; to burden someone with a responsibility.

Example

He saddled the horse before going for a ride.

他在骑马之前给马鞍上鞍。

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 verb /ˌsuːpərɪmˈpoʊz/

superimpose

叠加

Meaning

to place one thing on top of another so that both can be seen

Example

The editor superimposed text over the image.

编辑将文本叠加在图片上。

C2 noun /sfɪˈrɒmɪtər/

spherometer

球形仪

Meaning

An instrument used for measuring the curvature of spherical surfaces.

Example

The scientist used a spherometer to measure the lens curvature.

科学家使用了一个球形仪来测量透镜的曲率。

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 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。

A1 noun /speɪs/

space

空间

Meaning

The dimensions of height, depth, and width within which all things exist and move.

Example

Space exploration expands human knowledge.

太空探索扩展了人类的知识。

A2 proper noun /ˌsaʊθ əˈmɛrɪkə/

south america

南美洲

Meaning

a continent located in the Western Hemisphere, mostly in the Southern Hemisphere

Example

Brazil is the largest country in South America.

巴西是南美洲最大的国家。

B2 noun /ˈsɪmfəni/

Symphony

交响曲

Meaning

an elaborate musical composition for full orchestra, typically in four movements

Example

The orchestra performed Beethoven's Fifth Symphony.

乐团演奏了贝多芬的第五交响曲。

C2 noun/verb /ˈsʌkər/

succor

帮助

Meaning

Assistance and support in times of hardship or distress.

Example

The charity provided succor to the flood victims.

慈善机构为洪水受害者提供了帮助。

B2 noun, verb /skruː/

screw

带螺旋的金属紧固件；用螺丝把东西固定或拧紧

Meaning

a metal fastener with a helical ridge; to fasten or tighten something with a screw

Example

He screwed the shelf to the wall tightly.

他把架子牢牢地固定在墙上。

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。

A2 noun /steɪdʒ/

stage

舞台

Meaning

a raised platform or area for performances or presentations

Example

The actor stepped onto the stage to deliver his speech.

演员登上舞台，发表他的演讲。

C1 verb /ˈsælvɪdʒ/

salvage

挽救

Meaning

To save something from loss, damage, or destruction.

Example

They managed to salvage some goods from the fire.

他们成功地从火灾中挽救了一些货物。

C1 adjective /ˈskwɒlɪd/

squalid

极其脏乱

Meaning

extremely dirty and unpleasant, often due to poverty or neglect

Example

He lived in a squalid room with broken furniture.

他住在一个脏乱的房间里，里面有坏掉的家具。

A2 verb /səˈpəʊz/

suppose

假设

Meaning

to assume or believe something is true without proof

Example

I suppose she will be here soon.

我猜你很快会到这里。

B2 adverb /ˈʃɑːrpli/

sharply

急剧地

Meaning

suddenly and strongly; in a cutting or intense way

Example

Prices rose sharply after the announcement.

价格在公告后急剧上涨。

B2 noun /skʌl/

Skull

头骨

Meaning

the bony framework of the head that protects the brain

Example

The doctor examined the skull X-ray carefully.

医生仔细检查了头骨的X光片。

C1 noun /ˈskruːpəl/

scruple

顾忌

Meaning

A moral or ethical consideration that restrains actions.

Example

He had no scruples about lying to get ahead.

他在为了进步而撒谎时没有任何顾忌。

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。

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。

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。

C1 verb /ˈsɪn.θə.saɪz/

synthesize

合成

Meaning

To combine a number of things into a coherent whole.

Example

Scientists synthesize new compounds for medical research.

科学家为医学研究合成新的化合物。

C1 noun /ˈsiːskeɪp/

seascape

海景

Meaning

A view or painting of the sea.

Example

The artist painted a beautiful seascape at sunset.

艺术家在日落时画了一幅美丽的海景。

B1 noun ˈsɛʃənz

sessions

会议, 会议期, 时段

Meaning

A meeting of an official body, especially a court of law, to conduct its business; a period devoted to a particular activity.

Example

The sessions lasted for three hours.

会议持续了三个小时。

A2 adverb /ˈsʌm.deɪ/

someday

某天

Meaning

at some time in the future

Example

Someday, I want to travel the world.

某天，我想环游世界。

B1 noun /ˈʃæd.oʊ/

Shadow

阴影

Meaning

a dark area where light is blocked by something; a person's silhouette

Example

The tree cast a long shadow across the garden in the evening.

树在傍晚把一个长长的阴影投射到花园里。

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 /snæp/

snap

折断

Meaning

to break suddenly; to speak angrily; to take a photograph quickly

Example

The rope snapped under the weight.

绳子在重压下断裂。

B2 verb /spɪn/

spin

旋转

Meaning

To turn around quickly or cause something to rotate

Example

The dancer began to spin gracefully on the stage.

舞者开始在舞台上优雅地旋转。

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 /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 /ˈseɡ.mənt/

Segment

部分; 段; 切分的部分

Meaning

each of the parts into which something is divided; a section or portion

Example

The orange was divided into eight segments.

橙子被分成了八个部分。

C1 adjective /ˈstrætɪfaɪd/

stratified

Meaning

arranged or classified in layers or strata

Example

Society in the past was highly stratified based on class and wealth.

C2 verb /ˈskærɪfaɪ/

scarify

松土

Meaning

to make shallow cuts or scratches; to loosen the surface of soil

Example

The farmer scarified the soil before planting seeds.

农民在种植种子之前松土。

A2 noun /skɜːrt/

Skirt

裙子

Meaning

a garment that hangs from the waist and covers part or all of the legs

Example

She chose a blue skirt to match her blouse.

她选择了一条蓝色的裙子，以配合她的衬衫。

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。

A2 adjective /smɑːrt/

Smart

聪明的; 机智的; 穿着得体的; 时尚的

Meaning

intelligent; quick-witted; well-dressed; stylish

Example

She made a smart decision to invest in technology stocks.

她做出了一个聪明的决定，投资于科技股票。

C2 noun /ˈstrɪk.tʃər/

stricture

限制，批评

Meaning

a restriction or limitation; a critical remark

Example

The new law placed a severe stricture on free speech.

新法律对言论自由施加了严格的限制。

C2 adjective /səˈræfɪk/

seraphic

天使般的

Meaning

Of or like a seraph; angelic, pure, and blissful.

Example

She gave him a seraphic smile that calmed his fears.

她给了他一个天使般的微笑，安抚了他的恐惧。

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 ˈskeə.sɪ.ti

scarcity

稀缺

Meaning

The state of being scarce or in short supply; shortage.

Example

Water scarcity threatens agriculture.

水资源稀缺威胁农业。

C1 verb /ˈskævɪndʒ/

scavenge

在垃圾中寻找

Meaning

to search through waste or discarded material to find useful items

Example

The children scavenged for food in the garbage dump.

孩子们在垃圾堆里找食物。

B2 noun /slɒt/

slot

插槽

Meaning

a narrow opening into which something fits or is placed

Example

Insert the card into the slot to open the door.

将卡片插入插槽以打开门。

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。

A2 adjective /ˈsep.ər.ət/

Separate

分开; 独立; 单独; 分离

Meaning

distinct; not connected; individual; apart

Example

Please keep your personal and professional lives separate.

请保持您的个人和职业生活分开。

A1 adjective /smɔːl/

Small

小的; 限制的; 狭窄的

Meaning

little in size; not large; limited in extent or amount

Example

She lives in a small apartment near the university.

她住在大学附近的一间小公寓里。

B2 noun/verb /ˈsoʊ.ɪŋ/

sewing

缝纫

Meaning

The activity or skill of joining fabric using a needle and thread

Example

She enjoys sewing her own clothes on weekends.

她喜欢在周末缝制自己的衣服。

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。

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 adjective ˌsəʊsɪəʊpəˈlɪtɪkəl

sociopolitical

社会政治

Meaning

Combining social and political factors.

Example

Sociopolitical factors often influence public policy decisions.

社会政治因素经常影响公共政策决策。

B2 noun /spaɪs/

spice

香料

Meaning

a substance used to add flavor to food

Example

She added a pinch of spice to the curry for extra flavor.

她在咖喱里加入了一撮香料以增加味道。

C1 verb /ˈstriːmlaɪnɪŋ/

streamlining

精简

Meaning

The process of making an organization or system more efficient by simplifying or eliminating unnecessary steps

Example

Streamlining processes can significantly reduce operational costs.

精简过程可以显著减少运营成本。

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 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 noun /ˌsɒl.jʊˈbɪləti/

solubility

溶解度

Meaning

The ability of a substance to dissolve in a solvent.

Example

The solubility of salt in water is high.

盐在水中的溶解度很高。

B2 adjective /ˈsoʊbər/

Sober

清醒的；严肃而深思的；适度的

Meaning

not affected by alcohol; serious and thoughtful; moderate

Example

He remained sober throughout the celebration.

他在整个庆典期间保持清醒。

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 verb /swɪl/

swill

贪婪地喝

Meaning

to drink something greedily or in large amounts

Example

He swilled down the beer in seconds.

他几秒钟就把啤酒喝完了。

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 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。

C2 noun /ˈsɒfɪzəm/

sophism

诡辩

Meaning

a clever but misleading argument; fallacious reasoning

Example

The politician's speech was full of sophism designed to mislead voters.

政治家的演讲充满了旨在误导选民的诡辩。

C2 noun /ˈsaʊər wʊd ˈæp.əl/

Sour wood apple

大象苹果

Meaning

a tropical fruit with hard shell and tangy flesh; elephant apple

Example

The sour wood apple has a unique taste that many people enjoy.

大象苹果有一种独特的味道，许多人喜欢。

C1 noun /skɪt/

skit

小品

Meaning

a short, humorous performance or piece of writing

Example

The students performed a funny skit at the event.

学生们在活动中表演了一个有趣的小品。

B2 verb /sɑːb/

sob

大声哭泣

Meaning

to cry noisily while taking short breaths

Example

She began to sob uncontrollably after hearing the news.

她在听到消息后开始无法控制地呜咽。

B1 adjective /ˌstreɪt ˈfɔːr.wərd/

Straight forward

诚实直率; 不复杂; 容易理解

Meaning

honest and open; not complicated; easy to understand

Example

His explanation was very straightforward and easy to follow.

他的解释非常直白，并且易于理解。

C1 noun /ˈsteɪ.ʃən.ər/

Stationer

文具商

Meaning

a person who sells paper, pens, pencils, and other office supplies

Example

The stationer recommended the best pens for writing exams.

文具商推荐了最适合考试的钢笔。

C2 noun /sɪˈnɛrəsɪs/

syneresis

协同作用

Meaning

The contraction of two adjacent vowels into a single syllable or the separation of liquid from a gel.

Example

The yogurt showed syneresis when liquid separated on top.

当液体在上面分离时，酸奶表现出协同作用。

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。

C1 verb /səbˈdjuː/

subdue

Meaning

To bring under control, especially by force; to overcome or quiet.

Example

The army was able to subdue the rebellion quickly.

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 /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。

C2 noun /ˈsɪŋ.krə.ni/

synchrony

同步性

Meaning

Coordination in time, harmony in action or movement.

Example

Their dance performance showed perfect synchrony.

他们的舞蹈表演展示了完美的同步性。

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 /ˈsteɪsɪs/ or /ˈstæsɪs/

stasis

停滯

Meaning

A state of inactivity or equilibrium; a situation where nothing changes.

Example

The negotiations reached a state of stasis with no progress made.

谈判达到了停滞状态，没有取得进展。

C1 noun səbˈsɪs.təns

subsistence

生计

Meaning

The action or fact of maintaining or supporting oneself at a minimum level.

Example

Many farmers depend on subsistence agriculture.

许多农民依靠自给农业谋生。

B2 noun speɪs ɪksplɔːˈreɪʃən

space exploration

太空探索

Meaning

The investigation of outer space by means of manned and unmanned spacecraft.

Example

Space exploration has expanded our knowledge of the universe.

太空探索拓展了我们对宇宙的认识。

C1 verb /skʌlpt/

sculpt

幸福

Meaning

to create or shape something by carving or molding

Example

The artist sculpted a beautiful statue from marble.

她在获得奖项时无法掩饰自己的幸福。

C2 noun /sɛkˈstɛt/

sextet

六重奏

Meaning

a group of six people playing music or a piece written for six performers

Example

The jazz sextet filled the small club with a warm, layered sound.

这支爵士六重奏用温暖、分层的声音填满了小俱乐部。

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 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。

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。

C2 adjective /spraɪ/

spry

灵活

Meaning

active and lively, especially in old age

Example

The spry grandmother surprised everyone with her quick dance steps.

灵活的奶奶用快速的舞步让所有人都惊讶不已。

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 ˈsɒv.rɪn.ti

sovereignty

主权

Meaning

The authority of a state to govern itself or another state; supreme power or authority.

Example

Sovereignty is essential for a nation's identity.

主权对国家的身份至关重要。