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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。
C2 adjective /ˌsʌpəzɪˈtɪʃəs/

supposititious

假设的
Meaning
Based on assumption rather than fact; not genuine or authentic.
Example
The story turned out to be supposititious, with no evidence to support it.
这个故事证明是假的，没有证据支持它。
C1 adjective /ˈsɜːrpənˌtiːn/

serpentine

蛇形的
Meaning
Having the shape, movement, or qualities of a serpent; winding or twisting.
Example
The road took a serpentine path through the mountains.
这条路穿过山脉，呈蛇形蜿蜒。
A1 noun /ʃɒp/

shop

商店
Meaning
a place where goods are sold to customers
Example
I need to go to the shop to buy some groceries.
我需要去商店买一些杂货。
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。
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 /ˈsprɪŋkəl/

sprinkle

Meaning
to scatter small drops or particles of a substance over a surface
Example
She sprinkled sugar on top of the cake.
C1 adjective /ˈsɒljʊbəl/

soluble

可溶的
Meaning
able to be dissolved, especially in water
Example
Sugar is soluble in water.
糖在水中可溶。
A2 abbreviation (noun/pronoun) /ˈsʌmθɪŋ/

sth.

某事
Meaning
abbreviation for 'something'
Example
Can you give me sth. to write with?
你能给我写字的东西吗？
C1 noun /ˈsæl.mən fɪʃ / ˈroʊ.huː/

Salmon fish / Rohu

罗胡鱼
Meaning
a freshwater fish popular in South Asian cuisine; also refers to salmon which is a different species
Example
Rohu fish is commonly prepared with spices in Bengali households.
罗胡鱼通常在孟加拉家庭中用香料烹饪。
C1 adjective /ˈstæɡ.nənt/

Stagnant

停滯的; 靜止的; 無發展的
Meaning
not moving or flowing; showing no activity or development
Example
The stagnant water in the pond was covered with algae.
池塘裡的停滯水被藻類覆蓋。
C1 noun /ˌsæbəˈtɜːr/

saboteur

破坏者
Meaning
A person who engages in sabotage.
Example
The saboteur was arrested before he could plant the bomb.
破坏者在放置炸弹之前被逮捕了。
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。
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。
C2 verb /sʌbˈtɛnd/

subtend

形成角度
Meaning
To extend across or form an angle at a particular point, often used in geometry.
Example
The arc subtends a 60-degree angle at the center of the circle.
弧线在圆心处形成60度角。
B1 noun ˈseɪ.vɪŋ

saving

储蓄
Meaning
The practice of keeping and accumulating money for future use rather than spending it immediately.
Example
Regular saving habits ensure financial security.
定期的储蓄习惯确保财务安全。
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。
C1 verb/noun /ˈsɒldər/

solder

焊接
Meaning
To join metal parts together by melting and putting a filler metal into the joint
Example
He soldered the broken wires back together.
他将断裂的电线重新焊接在一起。
B2 noun ˈsækrɪfaɪs

sacrifice

牺牲
Meaning
An act of giving up something valued for the sake of something else.
Example
The country was freed due to the sacrifice of the warriors.
国家因战士们的牺牲而获得自由。
B1 noun /ˈʃoʊldər/

Shoulder

肩膀
Meaning
the part of the body between the neck and the arm
Example
He carried the bag over his shoulder.
他把包拿在肩膀上。
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
C1 adjective /ˈswoʊlən/

swollen

肿胀的
Meaning
Enlarged or puffed up, usually due to injury, inflammation, or fluid accumulation
Example
Her ankle was swollen after she twisted it during the hike.
她在徒步旅行时扭伤了脚踝，脚踝肿了。
C1 noun /ʃraɪn/

Shrine

圣地; 神殿; 圣坛
Meaning
a holy or sacred place dedicated to a specific deity, ancestor, hero, or saint
Example
Pilgrims visit the shrine to pray for good health.
朝圣者前往圣地为健康祈祷。
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 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 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 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。
C1 verb, noun /sæp/

sap

树液 / 削弱
Meaning
As a noun: the vital fluid in plants; As a verb: to gradually weaken or drain strength.
Example
The long journey began to sap his energy.
长途旅行开始削弱他的能量。
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/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 adjective /ˈspænɪʃ/

spanish

西班牙语
Meaning
relating to Spain or the Spanish language
Example
She is fluent in Spanish and French.
她能流利地讲西班牙语和法语。
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 noun, verb /steɪk/

stake

股份, 风险
Meaning
A share or interest in a business or venture; to risk or support something of value.
Example
He has a major stake in the new company.
他在新公司拥有重大股份。
B2 noun /ˈsɛnsər/

sensor

幸福
Meaning
a device that detects or measures a physical property and records, indicates, or responds to it
Example
The motion sensor turned on the light automatically.
当她获得奖项时，她无法掩饰自己的幸福。
B1 noun /ˈsteɪtəs/

status

状态
Meaning
the social or professional position or condition of someone or something
Example
His social status improved after the promotion.
他的社会地位在晋升后得到了改善。
C1 noun /sərˈveɪər/

surveyor

测量员
Meaning
A person who measures and maps land, buildings, or other features.
Example
The surveyor measured the land for construction.
测量员为建设测量了土地。
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。
C2 noun /ˈsɜːrfɪt/

surfeit

过量
Meaning
an excessive amount of something
Example
There was a surfeit of food at the festival.
节日上食物过量。
B2 noun /ˈʃuːtɪŋ/

shooting

拍摄
Meaning
the action of shooting a gun, camera, or similar device
Example
The shooting of the movie took several months.
电影的拍摄花费了几个月的时间。
B2 verb /spɪl/

spill

洒
Meaning
to cause liquid to flow or fall out of a container by accident
Example
Be careful not to spill your coffee.
小心不要洒出你的咖啡。
A2 adjective /ˈsɪli/

Silly

傻; 愚蠢
Meaning
foolish; lacking good sense or judgement
Example
Don't be silly, of course you can do it!
别傻了，当然你可以做到！
A2 noun /streŋθ/

Strength

力量; 力气; 体力
Meaning
the quality or state of being physically strong; power or force
Example
Regular exercise helps build muscle strength.
规律的锻炼有助于增强肌肉力量。
C1 noun /ˈskælpəl/

scalpel

手术刀
Meaning
A small and extremely sharp bladed instrument used for surgery and dissection.
Example
The surgeon carefully used a scalpel to make the first incision.
外科医生小心地使用手术刀进行第一次切割。
A2 adjective /skɛrd/

scared

害怕的
Meaning
feeling afraid or worried
Example
She was scared of the dark.
她害怕黑暗。
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。
C1 verb /sərˈpæs/

surpass

超越
Meaning
to exceed or go beyond
Example
Her performance surpassed all expectations.
她的表现超出了所有预期。
C1 noun ˌskeɪ.ləˈbɪl.ə.ti

scalability

可扩展性
Meaning
The capacity to be changed in size or scale; the ability of a system to handle a growing amount of work.
Example
The new software offers high scalability for large enterprises.
新的软件为大型企业提供了高可扩展性。
A2 adjective /ˈsʌn.i/

Sunny

阳光明媚的; 乐观的
Meaning
bright with sunlight; cheerful and optimistic
Example
It's a beautiful sunny day perfect for a picnic.
这是一个美丽的阳光明媚的日子，适合野餐。
B1 adjective ˈsteɪbl

stable

稳定
Meaning
Not likely to change or fail; firmly established.
Example
Strong nuclear force keeps the nucleus stable.
强大的核力保持着原子核的稳定。
B1 noun /ʃɒk/

shock

震惊
Meaning
a sudden upsetting or surprising event or experience
Example
The news of his sudden departure was a shock to everyone.
他的突然离开消息让每个人都震惊。
A2 adverb /ˈsʌm.taɪm/

sometime

某个时候
Meaning
at a time that is not known or stated; occasionally
Example
Let's meet for coffee sometime next week.
我们下周某个时候见面喝咖啡吧。
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。
C2 adjective /səˈleɪʃəs/

salacious

淫秽的
Meaning
Having or conveying undue or inappropriate sexual interest.
Example
The tabloid published a salacious story about the celebrity.
小报发布了关于名人的淫秽故事。
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。
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。
B1 adjective /skɪld/

Skilled

熟练
Meaning
having or showing the knowledge, ability, or training to perform certain activities or work well
Example
He is a skilled carpenter who can build beautiful furniture.
他是一位熟练的木匠，能做出美丽的家具。
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。
C2 noun /ʃiːt fɪʃ/

Sheat-fish

鲶鱼
Meaning
A large freshwater catfish with a broad flat head and long barbels
Example
The sheat-fish is one of the largest freshwater fish in South Asia.
鲶鱼是南亚最大的淡水鱼之一。
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 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。
A2 noun /sɛlf/

self

自我
Meaning
a person's essential being that distinguishes them from others, especially considered as the object of introspection or reflexive action
Example
She has a strong sense of self.
她有强烈的自我意识。
C2 noun /ˈstriːmlɪt/

streamlet

小溪
Meaning
a small stream; a tiny brook or rivulet
Example
A streamlet flowed through the meadow.
小溪流经草地。
B2 noun ˌsɛlf.kənˈtrəʊl

self-control

自我控制
Meaning
The ability to control one's emotions, behavior, and desires in order to obtain some reward, or avoid some punishment, typically in the longer term.
Example
Self-control is important for maintaining a balanced life.
自我控制对保持平衡的生活很重要。
C1 noun /swiːt.laɪm/

Sweetlime

甜酸橙
Meaning
a citrus fruit that is sweeter and less acidic than regular lime
Example
The sweetlime juice was refreshing on a hot day.
甜橙汁在炎热的天气里令人耳目一新。
C1 adjective /ˈspɑːrtn/

spartan

斯巴达式
Meaning
showing simplicity and lack of luxury; austere
Example
He lived in a spartan room with just a bed and a chair.
他住在一个斯巴达式的房间里，只有一张床和一把椅子。
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。
B1 noun ˈstrætədʒi

strategy

战略
Meaning
A plan of action designed to achieve a long-term or overall aim.
Example
The strategy ensured success.
该战略确保了成功。
C1 noun /ˌsɛlf əˌfɜːˈmeɪʃən/

self-affirmation

自我肯定
Meaning
The practice of affirming one's own worthiness and value as an individual.
Example
Daily self-affirmation can boost your confidence.
每日自我肯定可以增强你的自信。
A2 noun/verb /sɛns/

sense

感觉
Meaning
A faculty by which the body perceives external stimuli; or to perceive something without being told.
Example
She had a strong sense of responsibility.
她有很强的责任感。
C1 adjective /ˈsɪnjuəs/

sinuous

蜿蜒
Meaning
Having many curves, bends, or turns; winding.
Example
The hikers followed a sinuous path through the forest.
徒步旅行者沿着蜿蜒的路径穿过森林。
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。
C1 noun /ˈstænzə/

stanza

诗节
Meaning
a group of lines forming a unit in a poem or song
Example
The poem begins with a stanza describing nature.
这首诗以一节描述自然的诗句开始。
C1 verb /skɒf/

scoff

嘲笑
Meaning
to speak about something in a mocking or dismissive way
Example
He scoffed at the idea of moving abroad.
他嘲笑搬到国外的想法。
C2 noun /sɒp/

sop

Meaning
a concession or appeasement to pacify someone; also a piece of bread dipped in liquid
Example
The manager offered a bonus as a sop to the unhappy employees.
B1 noun /ˈsæl.ər.i/

Salary

薪水
Meaning
a fixed regular payment, typically paid on a monthly basis
Example
She receives a good salary for her work as a teacher.
她作为教师的工作，得到了很好的薪水。
C1 adjective /ˈstrɛnjuəs/

strenuous

费力的
Meaning
Requiring or using great effort and energy.
Example
Climbing the mountain was a strenuous task.
爬山是一项费力的任务。
B2 noun ˈsæt.əl.aɪt

satellite

卫星
Meaning
An artificial object which has been intentionally placed into orbit around a celestial body.
Example
Satellites provide critical data for research.
卫星为研究提供了重要的数据。
A2 verb /saɪn/

sign

签名
Meaning
to write your name on something to show agreement or approval; to make a gesture with meaning
Example
Please sign the contract at the bottom of the page.
请在页面底部签署合同。
C2 noun (plural, informal) /skædz/

scads

一大堆
Meaning
A large number or quantity of something (informal).
Example
She has scads of friends in the city.
她在城市里有一大堆朋友。
C1 noun /ˈslændər/

Slander

诽谤
Meaning
the action of making false spoken statements damaging to someone's reputation
Example
The politician sued the newspaper for slander.
政治家因诽谤起诉了报纸。
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。
C1 noun /ˈswiːt.miːt/

Sweetmeat

甜点
Meaning
a small piece of confectionery or candy; a sweet delicacy
Example
The children enjoyed the traditional sweetmeats during the festival.
孩子们在节日期间享受了传统的甜点。
B1 noun sɪˈkjʊə.rɪ.ti

security

安全
Meaning
The state of being free from danger, threat, or loss.
Example
Food security is essential for human survival.
食品安全对人类生存至关重要。
C2 noun /ˈstrɪndʒənsi/

stringency

严格
Meaning
the quality of being strict, precise, or severe
Example
The stringency of the new rules surprised everyone.
新规则的严格性让所有人都感到惊讶。
C2 noun /sɛnˈsɔːrɪəm/

sensorium

感觉中枢
Meaning
The part of the brain or mind concerned with the reception and interpretation of sensory stimuli.
Example
The patient’s sensorium was clouded after the accident.
事故后，病人的感觉中枢受到干扰。
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。
B1 adjective /ˈsɛpəreɪtɪd/

separated

分开的
Meaning
divided or disconnected from something else; not together
Example
They have been living in separated houses since the divorce.
自离婚以来，他们一直住在分开的房子里。
B1 verb /siːk/

seek

寻找
Meaning
to try to find or obtain something; to attempt or desire to achieve
Example
He decided to seek advice from his mentor.
他决定向他的导师寻求建议。
C1 adjective /ˈsɜːrvaɪl/ or /ˈsɜːrvəl/

servile

奴颜婢膝
Meaning
having or showing an excessive willingness to serve or please others
Example
His servile attitude annoyed his colleagues.
他的奴颜婢膝的态度让同事们感到烦恼。
B2 verb /səˈluːt/

salute

敬礼
Meaning
to greet with respect; to honor
Example
The soldiers saluted their commanding officer.
士兵们向他们的指挥官敬礼。
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 /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。
C2 adjective /sɪˈdɪʃəs/

seditious

煽动叛乱的
Meaning
Encouraging rebellion against authority.
Example
The activist spread seditious pamphlets among the crowd.
活动家在群众中散发了煽动叛乱的传单。
C1 verb /səˈlɪdəˌfaɪ/

solidify

巩固
Meaning
To make something firm, strong, or more certain.
Example
The company solidified its position in the market.
公司巩固了其在市场中的地位。
C1 noun /ˈstəʊ.ɪ.sɪ.zəm/

stoicism

斯多伊主义
Meaning
The endurance of pain or hardship without the display of feelings and without complaint.
Example
His stoicism during hardship was admirable.
他在困境中的斯多伊主义令人钦佩。
C1 adjective /snaɪd/

snide

讽刺的
Meaning
mocking or insulting in an indirect way
Example
He couldn’t resist making a snide comment about her dress.
他忍不住对她的裙子做出讽刺的评论。
C1 verb /snɪər/

sneer

嘲笑
Meaning
to smile or speak in a mocking or contemptuous way
Example
She sneered at his attempt to sing.
她嘲笑他的唱歌尝试。
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, 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。
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。
A2 noun ˈsɜːrvɪs

service

服务
Meaning
An act of helping or doing work for someone.
Example
True education promotes the value of service to others.
真正的教育促进了对他人服务的价值。
C1 noun /slɪt/

Slit

裂缝
Meaning
a long narrow opening or cut
Example
There was a small slit in the fabric.
布料上有一个小裂缝。
C2 noun /ˈsuːpsɒ̃/

soupcon

少量
Meaning
a very small quantity of something; a trace
Example
She added just a soupcon of spice to the dish.
她在菜肴中只加了一点香料。
C2 adjective /ˈsʌmp.tʃuˌɛr.i/

sumptuary

与限制个人奢侈品支出的法律或规定相关
Meaning
Relating to laws or regulations intended to limit personal spending on luxury goods.
Example
In medieval Europe, sumptuary laws restricted the wearing of expensive fabrics to the nobility.
在中世纪欧洲，奢侈品法限制了只有贵族才能穿戴昂贵的面料。
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。
A1 adverb /soʊ/

so

如此
Meaning
to such a degree or extent
Example
She was so happy with the gift.
她对礼物感到如此高兴。
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。
B1 noun /slaɪd/

Slide

滑梯
Meaning
a smooth surface for sliding down; a piece of playground equipment
Example
The children enjoyed playing on the slide at the park.
孩子们在公园的滑梯上玩得很开心。
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。
C2 adjective /ˈsiːmi/

seamy

堕落的，肮脏的
Meaning
Morally degraded, unpleasant, or sordid.
Example
The novel reveals the seamy side of city life.
这本小说揭示了城市生活的肮脏一面。
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。
C2 noun /sneɪk ɡɔːrd/

Snake gourd

蛇瓜
Meaning
a long, curved vegetable that resembles a snake, commonly used in South Asian cuisine
Example
The snake gourd grows in a twisted, serpentine shape in the garden.
蛇瓜在花园里以弯曲的蛇形生长。
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 noun ˈskruːtɪni

scrutiny

详细审查
Meaning
Critical observation or examination
Example
The new law is under scrutiny by the legislative body.
新法律正在立法机关的详细审查中。
C2 verb /ˌsuːpərɪnˈtɛnd/

superintend

监管
Meaning
to oversee and direct the work or operation of something
Example
She was hired to superintend the construction project.
她被聘用来监管建筑项目。
B2 adjective sɪˈvɪər

severe

严重的
Meaning
Very great; intense or extreme in degree.
Example
Without action, climate change impacts will become severe.
如果没有行动，气候变化的影响将变得严重。
C2 noun /ˈsɪlədʒɪzəm/

syllogism

三段论
Meaning
A form of reasoning in which a conclusion is drawn from two given or assumed premises.
Example
The philosopher explained the concept of syllogism using simple examples.
哲学家用简单的例子解释了三段论的概念。
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 adjective /ˈsiː.naɪl/

senile

与年龄相关的虚弱
Meaning
Showing the weaknesses of old age, especially mental decline.
Example
The old man became senile and forgot familiar faces.
老人变得衰老，忘记了熟悉的面孔。
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。
C1 noun /streɪt/

strait

海峡
Meaning
A narrow passage of water connecting two seas or two large areas of water.
Example
The Strait of Gibraltar connects the Atlantic Ocean and the Mediterranean Sea.
直布罗陀海峡连接大西洋和地中海。