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 /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。

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 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 /ˌsɪmjuˈleɪʃən/

simulation

模拟

Meaning

the imitation of a situation or process

Example

The simulation helped the students understand the complex theory.

模拟帮助学生理解复杂的理论。

B2 adjective /ˈsʌb.sɪ.kwənt/

subsequent

随后的

Meaning

Coming after something in time; following in time or order.

Example

Subsequent events clarified the outcomes.

随后的事件澄清了结果。

B2 noun /ˈspætʃ.ʊ.lə/

Spatula

刮刀

Meaning

a kitchen utensil with a flat, flexible blade used for mixing, spreading, or lifting food

Example

I used a spatula to flip the pancakes in the pan.

我用刮刀翻转平底锅里的煎饼。

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 phrase ˈsɛvən ˈhæbɪts

seven habits

七个习惯

Meaning

Regular behaviors or actions that are done consistently over time, specifically referring to a set of seven key practices.

Example

Even habits help in maintaining a balanced lifestyle.

即使是习惯也有助于保持平衡的生活方式。

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 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 verb /ˈstræŋɡəl/

strangle

Meaning

to kill or stop someone or something by squeezing the throat or restricting flow

Example

The villain tried to strangle his opponent in the dark alley.

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 verb /siːz/

seize

夺取

Meaning

To take hold of suddenly and forcibly.

Example

The police managed to seize the stolen goods.

警察成功没收了被盗的货物。

B2 noun /ˈsæb.ə.tɑːʒ/

Sabotage

破坏

Meaning

deliberate destruction of equipment or disruption of activities

Example

The factory was shut down due to an act of sabotage.

由于破坏行为，工厂被关闭。

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。

B2 adjective /ˈʃeɪm.fəl/

Shameful

可耻的; 不光彩的; 令人尴尬的

Meaning

causing shame; disgraceful; embarrassing

Example

His shameful behavior embarrassed the entire family.

他可耻的行为让整个家庭感到尴尬。

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 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 /ˈswɒl.oʊ/

Swallow

燕子

Meaning

a small migratory bird with long wings and a forked tail

Example

The swallow built its nest under the roof.

燕子在屋顶下筑巢。

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 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。

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。

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。

B2 noun, verb /slænt/

slant

偏见观点

Meaning

A particular point of view; to slope or lean in a particular direction.

Example

The article had a political slant.

文章有政治倾向。

B2 adjective /suːˈpriːm/

Supreme

最高的

Meaning

highest in rank, authority, or quality; greatest; most important

Example

The Supreme Court made the final decision.

最高法院作出了最终决定。

B2 verb /sæk/

sack

解雇

Meaning

to dismiss from a job; to put something in a sack

Example

The company sacked him for poor performance.

公司因为表现不佳解雇了他。

B2 adjective /ˈstʌb.ərn/

Stubborn

固执; 顽固; 倔强

Meaning

refusing to change opinion or course of action; persistent; obstinate

Example

The stubborn child refused to eat his vegetables.

那个固执的孩子拒绝吃蔬菜。

B2 noun /sɛnt/

scent

香气

Meaning

a distinctive smell, especially a pleasant one

Example

The scent of roses filled the garden.

玫瑰的香气充满了花园。

B2 adverb /səˈfɪʃəntli/

sufficiently

充分

Meaning

to an adequate degree or extent

Example

She studied sufficiently to pass the exam.

她足够努力地学习，才能通过考试。

B2 noun /ˈsɛktər/

sector

行业

Meaning

a distinct part or area of an economy, society, or industry

Example

The technology sector is growing rapidly.

科技行业正在迅速发展。

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 verb ˈsiːlɪŋ

sealing

封闭，密封

Meaning

The action of closing or blocking something to prevent entry or escape.

Example

Sealing cracks in the walls can prevent pests from entering.

密封墙壁上的裂缝可以防止害虫进入。

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 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 /stəˈbɪl.ə.ti/

Stability

稳定性

Meaning

the state of being stable; firmness; steadiness

Example

Political stability is essential for economic growth.

政治稳定对经济增长至关重要。

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 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 /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 adjective /ˈspɒtɪd/

Spotted

斑点的; 有标记的; 被看到

Meaning

having spots or marks; noticed or seen

Example

The spotted leopard moved silently through the jungle.

斑点猎豹静静地穿过丛林。

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 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。

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。

B2 noun /ˈspesɪmən/

Specimen

样本; 标本; 例子

Meaning

an individual example of something; a sample collected for scientific study or testing

Example

The scientist collected a blood specimen for analysis.

科学家收集了一份血液标本进行分析。

B2 adjective ˌsɪm.əlˈteɪ.ni.əs

simultaneous

同时

Meaning

Occurring, operating, or done at the same time.

Example

Simultaneous crop failures affect global food supply.

同时的作物失败影响全球食品供应。

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 /spaɪn/

Spine

脊柱; 结构的中央支撑

Meaning

the backbone or vertebral column of a vertebrate; the central support of a structure

Example

She injured her spine in the accident.

她在事故中伤了脊柱。

B2 noun/verb /stʌnt/

stunt

Meaning

a daring or unusual action performed for entertainment or publicity; to hinder growth or development

Example

The actor performed a dangerous stunt in the movie.

B2 verb, noun /stæb/

stab

刺伤

Meaning

to pierce or wound with a pointed weapon or object

Example

He was stabbed in the back during the altercation.

他在争执中背部被刺伤。

B2 adjective /ˈskeptɪkəl/

Sceptical

怀疑的; 不信任的; 对某事的真相持怀疑态度

Meaning

having doubts; not easily convinced; questioning the truth of something

Example

Many scientists remain sceptical about the new theory.

许多科学家对新理论持怀疑态度。

B2 adjective /ˈskɪni/

Skinny

瘦的; 皮包骨的; 骨瘦如柴

Meaning

very thin; having little flesh or fat on the body

Example

The skinny cat looked like it hadn't eaten for days.

那只瘦猫看起来像是几天没吃东西了。

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 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 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 /ˈskændəl/

scandal

丑闻

Meaning

an event or action that causes public outrage or damage to one's reputation

Example

The politician's affair became a public scandal.

那位政治家的私 affair 成为了公共丑闻。

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 /stɜːr/

stir

搅拌

Meaning

to mix or move something in a circular motion, especially in liquid

Example

She stirred the soup to make sure it didn't burn.

她搅拌汤，以确保它不会烧焦。

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。

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。

B2 noun /ˈsɛm.ɪ.nɑːr/

seminar

研讨会

Meaning

A meeting for discussion or training, especially in an academic setting.

Example

The professor invited all students to attend the seminar on climate change.

教授邀请所有学生参加关于气候变化的研讨会。

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 verb /ˈsmʌɡəl/

smuggle

Meaning

to move goods illegally into or out of a country

Example

The gang tried to smuggle gold across the border.

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 /streɪn/

Strain

压力; 紧张; 疲劳;

Meaning

pressure or tension; excessive demand on strength or resources

Example

Working long hours put a strain on his health.

长时间工作给他的健康带来了压力。

B2 noun /ˈsɪmptəm/

symptom

症状

Meaning

a sign or indication of something, especially of an illness

Example

Fever is a common symptom of the flu.

发烧是流感的常见症状。

B2 verb /ˈskrɪbəl/

scribble

乱涂乱画

Meaning

to write or draw carelessly or quickly

Example

The child scribbled all over the wall.

孩子在墙上乱涂乱画。

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 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。

B2 noun səˌsteɪ.nəˈbɪl.ɪ.ti

sustainability

可持续性

Meaning

The ability to be maintained at a certain rate or level; the avoidance of the depletion of natural resources in order to maintain ecological balance.

Example

Sustainability ensures long-term environmental health.

可持续性确保长期环境健康。

B2 noun /ˈʃɪpɪŋ/

shipping

运输

Meaning

the process of transporting goods

Example

The shipping of the products was delayed due to weather conditions.

由于天气原因，产品的运输被延迟了。

B2 noun, verb /stiːm/

steam

蒸汽

Meaning

the vapor into which water is converted when heated; to emit or treat with steam

Example

The kettle was steaming on the stove.

茶壶在炉子上冒蒸汽。

B2 verb /ˈspɛsɪfaɪ/

specify

指定

Meaning

to state or describe something clearly and exactly

Example

Please specify the time and place of the meeting.

请明确指定会议的时间和地点。

B2 noun ˈsɪblɪŋz

Siblings

兄弟姐妹

Meaning

Each of two or more children or offspring having one or both parents in common.

Example

Siblings are usually placed on the same level in a family tree.

兄弟姐妹通常在家谱中处于同一水平。

B2 adjective /ˌsen.tɪˈmen.təl/

Sentimental

多愁善感的

Meaning

having tender feelings; being emotional about memories or experiences

Example

She became sentimental when looking at old family photographs.

她看着旧的家庭照片时变得多愁善感。

B2 adverb /ˈsɪmɪlərli/

similarly

类似地

Meaning

in a similar way

Example

Similarly, we can achieve success with dedication and hard work.

以相似的方式，我们可以通过奉献和努力工作取得成功。

B2 noun /ˈsiː.mən/

Seaman

海员

Meaning

a person who works on a ship; sailor

Example

The experienced seaman navigated the ship through the storm.

经验丰富的海员在风暴中导航。

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 noun /ˈspəʊksmən/

spokesman

发言人

Meaning

a person who speaks on behalf of others, especially for a group or organization

Example

The spokesman addressed the crowd during the rally.

发言人在集会中向人群讲话。

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。

B2 adjective spekˈtækjʊlər

spectacular

壮观

Meaning

Beautiful in a dramatic and eye-catching way; very impressive.

Example

The launch of the spacecraft was a spectacular event.

太空船的发射是一次壮观的事件。

B2 verb səˈpres

suppress

压制

Meaning

To forcibly put an end to; to restrain or subdue.

Example

Authorities must suppress criminal activities in campuses.

当局必须压制校园中的犯罪活动。

B2 adjective /ˈstæt.ɪk/

static

静态

Meaning

Lacking in movement, action, or change; stationary.

Example

Static ideas hinder progress.

静态的想法阻碍了进步。

B2 noun /sfɪər/

sphere

球体

Meaning

a round, three-dimensional shape that is perfectly symmetrical around its center; an area of activity or knowledge

Example

The Earth is almost a perfect sphere.

地球几乎是一个完美的球体。

B2 verb /swiːp/

sweep

打扫

Meaning

to clean by brushing; to move quickly and smoothly

Example

She sweeps the floor every morning.

她每天早上打扫地板。

B2 adjective /sɑːrˈkæstɪk/

sarcastic

讽刺的

Meaning

Using irony or mockery to convey contempt or humor.

Example

She made a sarcastic remark about his cooking.

她对他的烹饪做了一个讽刺的评论。

B2 noun /ˌsɪm.ɪˈlær.ə.ti/

Similarity

相似性; 类似性

Meaning

the quality or state of being similar; resemblance

Example

There is a striking similarity between the two paintings.

这两幅画之间有惊人的相似性。

B2 noun /ˈspɛktrəm/

spectrum

光谱

Meaning

A range of different things, often related to colors, ideas, or classifications.

Example

The festival attracted people from across the political spectrum.

这个节日吸引了来自各个政治光谱的人们。

B2 adjective /ˌsuː.pəˈnætʃ.ər.əl/

Supernatural

超自然的

Meaning

relating to things that cannot be explained by natural or scientific laws; beyond the normal or physical world

Example

The old house was said to have supernatural powers.

据说那座老房子具有超自然的力量。

B2 adjective, verb (past) /səˈspɛndɪd/

suspended

暂停

Meaning

Temporarily not allowed, stopped, or hanging.

Example

He was suspended from school for a week.

他因为一周被暂停上学。

B2 adverb /ˈsʌbsɪkwəntli/

subsequently

随后

Meaning

at a later time; afterward

Example

He failed his exam and subsequently had to retake it.

他没有通过考试，随后不得不重考。

B2 verb /səˈrɛndər/

surrender

投降

Meaning

to give up or yield to an opponent or authority

Example

The army finally surrendered after weeks of fighting.

在几周的战斗后，军队终于投降了。

B2 noun /ˈswiː.pər/

Sweeper

扫地工

Meaning

a person whose job is to clean floors and streets by sweeping

Example

The sweeper cleaned the school corridor every morning.

扫地工每天早上清扫学校的走廊。

B2 adverb /səbˈstænʃəli/

substantially

显著

Meaning

to a great extent or degree

Example

The new policy has substantially improved working conditions.

新政策显著改善了工作条件。

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 adjective /ˈseɪ.krɪd/

Sacred

神圣的

Meaning

connected with God or a god; considered holy; worthy of religious worship

Example

The sacred temple was visited by thousands of pilgrims.

这座神圣的寺庙吸引了成千上万名朝圣者前来参观。

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 /ˈsloʊɡən/

slogan

Meaning

a short and memorable phrase used to promote a cause or product

Example

The campaign used a powerful slogan to inspire people.

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 verb /swer/

swear

发誓

Meaning

to use offensive language; to promise solemnly; to take an oath

Example

I swear to tell the truth.

我发誓说真话。

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 /ˈskɛlɪtən/

skeleton

骷髅

Meaning

The internal framework of bones that supports the body of a human or animal.

Example

The teacher showed the students a human skeleton in the biology class.

老师在生物课上向学生们展示了一个人类的骷髅。

B2 adjective /ˈsændi/

Sandy

沙的; 沙质的

Meaning

covered with sand; containing sand; having the texture of sand

Example

The sandy beach stretched for miles along the coast.

沙滩沿海岸延伸了几英里。

B2 verb /səʊ/

sew

幸福

Meaning

to join pieces of fabric or material together using a needle and thread

Example

She learned to sew her own clothes at an early age.

她在获得奖项时无法掩饰她的快乐。

B2 adverb /ˈsɛp.ər.ət.li/

separately

分别地

Meaning

in a way that is apart or individually; not together

Example

They decided to travel separately to the conference.

他们决定分别前往会议。

B2 noun /ˌspeʃiˈælɪti/

Speciality

专长

Meaning

a particular area of activity or interest that someone focuses on; expertise in a specific field

Example

His speciality is Italian cuisine.

他的专长是意大利菜肴。

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。

B2 verb /skreɪp/

scrape

擦, 刮

Meaning

to remove or damage the surface of something by rubbing or scratching; to collect something by effort

Example

He scraped his knee while playing football.

他在踢足球时擦伤了膝盖。

B2 noun /ˈsuː.ɪ.saɪd/

Suicide

自杀

Meaning

the act of intentionally killing oneself

Example

Mental health professionals work to prevent suicide.

心理健康专家致力于预防自杀。

B2 verb /sɔːr/

soar

翱翔 / 快速增长

Meaning

to fly or rise high in the air; to increase rapidly or dramatically

Example

The eagle soared high above the mountains.

鹰飞得很高，越过山脉。

B2 noun /sɪlk/

silk

丝绸

Meaning

a fine, smooth fabric made from the threads produced by silkworms

Example

The dress was made of pure silk.

这件裙子是用纯丝绸做的。

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。

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 /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。

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 adverb /ˈskeəs.li/

Scarcely

几乎; 几乎不; 仅仅

Meaning

hardly; barely; only just

Example

I could scarcely believe my eyes.

我几乎不敢相信自己的眼睛。

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。

B2 verb /spreɪ/

spray

喷洒

Meaning

to apply liquid to something in a fine mist

Example

She sprayed perfume on her wrist before leaving.

她在离开前把香水喷在了手腕上。

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。

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 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 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。