B2 verb /səbˈskraɪb/

subscribe

Meaning

to pay to receive a service regularly; to agree with or support something

Example

I subscribe to several online magazines.

我订阅了几本在线杂志。

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 noun /skɛtʃ/

sketch

素描

Meaning

a simple, rough drawing or outline

Example

He made a quick sketch of the landscape.

他画了一个快速的风景素描。

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。

B2 verb /ʃɛd/

shed

掉落

Meaning

to let something fall off naturally, such as leaves, hair, or tears

Example

Trees shed their leaves in autumn.

树木在秋天落叶。

B2 noun /ˌsɒl.ɪˈdær.ə.ti/

Solidarity

团结

Meaning

unity or agreement of feeling or action among individuals with a common interest

Example

The workers showed solidarity during the strike.

工人在罢工期间表现出团结。

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。

B2 noun /səˈvaɪvl/

survival

生存

Meaning

the state of continuing to live or exist, typically in difficult conditions

Example

Survival in the wild can be a challenging experience.

在野外生存可能是一次充满挑战的经历。

B2 noun /ˈsɛtlər/

settler

定居者

Meaning

a person who settles in a new area or land

Example

The settlers arrived in the new town and started building homes.

定居者们抵达新城市并开始建造房屋。

B2 noun /ˈʃɔːr.tɪdʒ/

Shortage

短缺

Meaning

a lack or deficiency of something that is needed or expected

Example

There is a severe water shortage in the region.

该地区严重缺水。

B2 noun /ˈsɑːrdʒənt/

sergeant

中士

Meaning

A rank of non-commissioned officer in the armed forces or police.

Example

The sergeant gave orders to the soldiers before the mission.

中士在任务前向士兵发出命令。

B2 noun ˈsuː.pər.fuːdz

superfoods

超级食物

Meaning

Nutrient-dense foods that are particularly beneficial for health and well-being.

Example

Blueberries and spinach are superfoods rich in vitamins.

蓝莓和菠菜是富含维生素的超级食物。

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 adjective /stiːp/

steep

陡峭, 过高

Meaning

Having a sharp inclination or high slope; also can mean excessive (as in price).

Example

The hikers climbed a steep mountain trail.

登山者攀登了一个陡峭的山道。

B2 noun /ˈsɪləbəs/

syllabus

教学大纲

Meaning

An outline or summary of topics to be covered in a course of study.

Example

The professor handed out the syllabus on the first day of class.

教授在第一天的课上发放了教学大纲。

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 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 /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。

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 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 /ˈsoʊlər ɪˈklɪps/

Solar eclipse

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。

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。

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 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。

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 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 verb /ˈsɪmpəθaɪz/

sympathize

同情

Meaning

to feel sorry for someone; to understand and share someone's feelings

Example

I sympathize with your loss.

我同情你的失去。

B2 noun /ˈsɪmbəl/

Symbol

符号

Meaning

a mark or character used as a conventional representation of an object, function, or process

Example

The dove is a symbol of peace.

鸽子是和平的象征。

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 noun /sɛnˈseɪʃən/

Sensation

感觉

Meaning

a physical feeling or perception resulting from something that happens to or comes into contact with the body; a widespread reaction of interest and excitement

Example

The new singer became an overnight sensation.

这位新歌手一夜之间成名，成为轰动一时的现象级人物。

B2 noun /ˈsuːpəvaɪzə(r)/

supervisor

监督员

Meaning

a person who manages or directs the work of others

Example

The supervisor checked the progress of each employee.

主管检查了每个员工的进展。

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 /sɪn/

sin

罪

Meaning

an immoral act considered to be a transgression against divine law; to commit an offense against religious or moral law

Example

He confessed his sin to the priest.

他向神父忏悔了他的罪。

B2 noun /ˈsʌ.plɪ.mənt/

Supplement

补充

Meaning

something that completes or adds to something else; a dietary product

Example

She takes vitamin supplements to maintain her health.

她服用维生素补充剂来保持她的健康。

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 noun /ˈspaɪs bɒks/

Spice box

香料盒

Meaning

a container used to store various spices and seasonings

Example

She opened the spice box to find cumin for her curry.

她打开香料盒，找到了她咖喱所需的孜然。

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 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 noun /ˈskʌlp.tər/

Sculptor

雕塑家

Meaning

an artist who creates sculptures by carving, modeling, or shaping materials

Example

The sculptor spent months creating a beautiful marble statue.

雕塑家花了几个月时间制作一座美丽的大理石雕像。

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 noun /ˈsɪnˌdroʊm/

syndrome

综合症

Meaning

a group of symptoms that occur together and characterize a condition or disease

Example

Down syndrome affects a person's physical and mental development.

唐氏综合症影响一个人的身体和智力发展。

B2 noun /skoʊp/

scope

范围

Meaning

the range of one's perception, understanding, or activity

Example

The project is beyond the scope of our resources.

该项目超出了我们资源的范围。

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 adjective /ˈskɛptɪkəl/

skeptical

怀疑的

Meaning

not easily convinced; having doubts or reservations

Example

She was skeptical about the new plan.

她对新计划持怀疑态度。

B2 noun /ˈsɜːvɪŋ/

serving

份

Meaning

a portion of food for one person; the act of giving food or drink to someone

Example

He ate a large serving of rice and curry.

他吃了一大份米饭和咖喱。

B2 noun /ˈspɒnsəʃɪp/

sponsorship

赞助

Meaning

the act of supporting an event, activity, person, or organization financially or through other resources

Example

The event was made possible due to the sponsorship of several big companies.

由于几家大公司的赞助，活动得以举行。

B2 noun /ˈsɪmp.təmz/

symptoms

症状

Meaning

signs or indications of a disease or condition

Example

Fever and cough are common symptoms of the flu.

发烧和咳嗽是流感的常见症状。

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 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 noun /ˈsaɪd.laɪn/

sideline

副业

Meaning

An activity done in addition to one's main job or area of work.

Example

The sideline discussions led to mutual understanding.

副线讨论促进了相互理解。

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 verb /sweɪ/

sway

摇摆

Meaning

To move or cause to move slowly or rhythmically back and forth; to influence someone's opinion or decision.

Example

The trees swayed gently in the breeze.

树木在微风中轻轻摇曳。

B2 adjective /stɜːrn/

Stern

严格的；严厉的

Meaning

serious and demanding exact conformity to rules; strict and severe

Example

The teacher gave the students a stern warning about cheating.

老师给学生们关于作弊的严厉警告。

B2 noun sliːp ˌdɛprɪˈveɪʃən

sleep deprivation

睡眠不足

Meaning

The condition of not having enough sleep; lack of adequate sleep.

Example

Sleep deprivation can severely impact mental health.

睡眠不足可能严重影响心理健康。

B2 adjective /ˈstɪki/

sticky

粘的

Meaning

having the quality of adhering or clinging; difficult to remove or deal with

Example

The candy is too sticky to eat with your hands.

糖果太粘了，不能用手吃。

B2 noun /ˈspəʊkswɪmən/

spokeswoman

发言人女性

Meaning

a woman who speaks on behalf of a group or organization

Example

The spokeswoman for the company announced the new product.

公司的发言人宣布了新产品。

B2 verb /ˈsɪmplɪfaɪ/

simplify

简化

Meaning

to make easier to understand or do; to reduce complexity

Example

The teacher simplified the complex equation for the students.

老师为学生简化了复杂的方程。

B2 noun /səˈspens/

Suspense

悬念

Meaning

a feeling of excited or anxious uncertainty about what will happen

Example

The movie kept us in suspense until the very end.

电影让我们一直处于悬念中，直到最后。

B2 adjective ˈsiːm.ləs

seamless

无缝

Meaning

A process or service that works without any interruption.

Example

A seamless checkout process improves user satisfaction.

无缝结账流程提高了用户满意度。

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 verb /skwɒʃ/

squash

压扁

Meaning

to crush or squeeze something with force so that it becomes flat or broken

Example

She accidentally squashed the bug with her shoe.

她不小心用鞋子压死了虫子。

B2 noun /səˈspɛnʃən/

suspension

停赛

Meaning

The act of temporarily stopping something; also refers to a system in vehicles that absorbs shock.

Example

The player received a three-game suspension for misconduct.

该球员因不当行为被禁赛三场。

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。

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 adjective /ˈsɛksi/

sexy

性感的

Meaning

sexually attractive or exciting

Example

She wore a sexy red dress to the party.

她穿着一条性感的红色连衣裙去参加派对。

B2 noun /ˈsɪnənɪm/

Synonym

同义词

Meaning

a word or phrase that means exactly or nearly the same as another word or phrase in the same language

Example

Happy and joyful are synonyms.

幸福和快乐是同义词。

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。

B2 verb /slæp/

slap

掌掴

Meaning

to hit someone quickly with the flat part of the hand; to strike sharply

Example

She was so angry that she slapped him across the face.

她生气得打了他的脸。

B2 noun /sɪɡˈnɪf.ɪ.kəns/

Significance

重要性

Meaning

the quality of being worthy of attention; importance

Example

The discovery has great significance for medical research.

这个发现对医学研究具有重要意义。

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 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 adjective /ˌsʌp.lɪˈmen.tər.i/

Supplementary

补充的; 附加的; 额外的

Meaning

completing or making an addition to something; additional; extra

Example

Students need to buy supplementary books for the course.

学生需要为课程购买补充书籍。

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 adjective/noun /staʊt/

stout

强壮 / 粗壮

Meaning

Strong, thick, or heavily built; also a kind of dark beer

Example

The stout man lifted the heavy box with ease.

这个强壮的男人轻松地举起了沉重的箱子。

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 /ˌsɛkʃuˈæləti/

sexuality

性别认同

Meaning

a person's capacity for sexual feelings and orientation

Example

She spoke openly about her sexuality and identity.

她公开谈论了她的性别认同和身份。

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 noun /ˈsæksəfoʊn/

Saxophone

萨克斯风

Meaning

a wind musical instrument with a curved metal body and a single reed mouthpiece

Example

The jazz musician played a beautiful solo on his saxophone.

爵士乐手在他的萨克斯风上演奏了一首美妙的独奏。

B2 adjective /ˈslɪp.ər.i/

Slippery

湿滑的

Meaning

smooth and difficult to hold; causing sliding or slipping

Example

The wet floor was very slippery after cleaning.

清洁后地板非常湿滑。

B2 noun ˈstræt.ɪ.dʒiz

strategies

战略

Meaning

A plan of action designed to achieve a long-term or overall aim; the art of planning and directing operations.

Example

Effective strategies can mitigate climate change impacts.

有效的战略可以减轻气候变化的影响。

B2 adjective /ˈsɪr.i.əl/

Serial

系列的; 连续的

Meaning

happening in a series; consecutive; arranged in order

Example

The serial killer was finally caught after years of investigation.

连环杀手在多年的调查后终于被捕。

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。

B2 adjective /ˈslɒp.i/

Sloppy

马虎的; 脏的; 不经心做的

Meaning

careless; messy; done without care or attention to detail

Example

His sloppy handwriting was difficult to read.

他的潦草字迹很难读。

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。

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。

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。

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。

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 noun /suː.pɪər.iˈɔːr.ə.ti/

Superiority

优越性

Meaning

the quality or state of being superior; higher rank or quality

Example

His superiority in mathematics was evident from his test scores.

他在数学上的优越性从他的考试成绩中显而易见。

B2 noun /ˈstɑːrt.ʌp/

startup

初创企业

Meaning

A newly established business, especially a small technology or business company that is just beginning operations.

Example

The startup secured funding from investors.

这家初创公司获得了投资者的资金。

B2 noun /ˌsɛlf ɪˈstiːm/

self-esteem

自尊

Meaning

confidence in one's own worth or abilities; self-respect

Example

Building self-esteem takes time and consistent effort.

建立自尊需要时间和持续的努力。

B2 noun ˈsəʊ.lər ˈen.ə.dʒi

solar energy

太阳能

Meaning

Energy from the sun that is converted into thermal or electrical energy.

Example

Solar energy is vital for reducing carbon emissions.

太阳能对于减少碳排放至关重要。

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。

B2 noun ˈsoʊʃəl rɪˌspɒnsəˈbɪləti

social responsibility

社会责任

Meaning

The duty to act in ways that benefit society as a whole.

Example

Social responsibility should be part of the education curriculum.

社会责任应该是教育课程的一部分。

B2 adjective /sɪmˈbɒlɪk/

symbolic

象征性的

Meaning

serving as a symbol or representing something else

Example

The dove is symbolic of peace and freedom.

鸽子是和平与自由的象征。

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 /ˈstɜːrdi/

sturdy

坚固

Meaning

strongly and solidly built; not easily weakened

Example

The carpenter made a sturdy wooden table.

木匠做了一张坚固的木桌。

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 /spæm/

spam

垃圾邮件

Meaning

unsolicited or unwanted electronic communication, typically in the form of email

Example

My inbox is full of spam emails that I need to delete.

我的收件箱里满是垃圾邮件，我需要删除它们。

B2 noun /ˈskɒl.ər/

Scholar

学者；学术人员

Meaning

a person who has studied a subject for a long time and knows a lot about it; an academic

Example

The renowned scholar published several books on ancient history.

著名学者出版了几本关于古代历史的书籍。

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 adverb /ˈsiː.mɪŋ.li/

seemingly

表面上, 看起来平静

Meaning

appearing to be true, but not necessarily so

Example

He was seemingly calm despite the chaos around him.

尽管周围一片混乱，他看起来平静。

B2 adjective /səˈraʊndɪŋ/

surrounding

周围的

Meaning

located all around a particular place or thing; nearby

Example

The surrounding hills were covered in mist.

周围的山丘被雾气覆盖。

B2 adjective /ʃɪər/

Sheer

完全的; 绝对的; 透明的; 非常陡峭

Meaning

complete; absolute; transparent; very steep

Example

It was sheer luck that we found the place.

这是纯粹的运气，我们找到了这个地方。

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 noun ˌsensɪˈtɪvɪti

sensitivity

敏感性

Meaning

The quality or condition of being sensitive; responsiveness to stimuli.

Example

Bose proved plant sensitivity through experiments.

博斯通过实验证明了植物的敏感性。

B2 noun /sneɪl/

Snail

蜗牛

Meaning

a small soft creature with a shell on its back that moves very slowly

Example

The snail left a shiny trail as it crawled across the leaf.

蜗牛在叶子上爬行时留下了一条闪亮的痕迹。

B2 adjective ˈsɑːləm

solemn

庄严

Meaning

Formal and dignified; characterized by deep sincerity.

Example

The day begins with a solemn ceremony at the memorial.

这一天从纪念馆的庄重仪式开始。

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 /strɪp/

Strip

一条长而窄的布、纸、塑料或其他材料带

Meaning

a long narrow piece of cloth, paper, plastic, or other material

Example

She tore a strip of paper from the notebook.

她从笔记本上撕下一条纸带。

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 (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 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 adjective /ˈspeɪ.ʃəs/

Spacious

宽敞的；宽阔的

Meaning

having a lot of space; roomy and comfortable

Example

The house has a spacious living room with high ceilings.

这座房子有一个宽敞的客厅，高高的天花板。

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 /səˈspɪʃən/

Suspicion

怀疑

Meaning

a feeling or thought that someone is guilty of an illegal or dishonest activity

Example

The police arrested him on suspicion of theft.

警方以盗窃嫌疑逮捕了他。

B2 noun /spaʊs/

spouse

配偶

Meaning

a person's husband or wife

Example

Each employee may include their spouse in the health insurance plan.

每个员工可以将配偶纳入健康保险计划。

B2 noun/verb /ˈslɔː.tər/

slaughter

屠杀 / 大规模谋杀

Meaning

the killing of animals for food; killing in large numbers violently

Example

The army slaughtered hundreds of enemy soldiers.

军队屠杀了数百名敌军士兵。

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。

B2 noun /strɔː/

straw

稻草或吸管

Meaning

a thin tube for sucking up liquids; dried stalks of grain plants

Example

She drank the juice through a straw.

她通过吸管喝了果汁。

B2 adverb /səˈpəʊzɪdli/

supposedly

据说

Meaning

used to show that something is believed or claimed to be true, though it may not be

Example

He is supposedly the best player on the team.

据说他是队里最好的球员。