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。

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。

B2 noun /ˈsikwəns/

Sequence

序列

Meaning

a particular order in which related events, movements, or things follow each other; a set of related events, movements, or things that follow each other in a particular order

Example

The dance sequence was perfectly choreographed.

舞蹈序列被完美地编排。

C2 adjective /spæzˈmɒdɪk/

spasmodic

痉挛性

Meaning

occurring irregularly or in sudden bursts

Example

The patient experienced spasmodic coughing during the night.

病人在夜间经历了痉挛性咳嗽。

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。

C1 adjective /skəˈlæstɪk/

scholastic

学术的

Meaning

Relating to schools, education, or academic learning.

Example

The school organizes scholastic competitions every year.

学校每年举办学术竞赛。

C1 adjective /ˈskrʌmpʃəs/

scrumptious

美味的

Meaning

extremely tasty or delicious

Example

She baked a scrumptious chocolate cake for the party.

她为派对烤了一个美味的巧克力蛋糕。

B2 verb /ˈspɛkjʊˌleɪt/

speculate

投机 / 投资

Meaning

To form a theory or guess without firm evidence; to invest in stocks, property, etc. hoping for profit.

Example

Experts speculate that the company may expand into new markets.

专家推测公司可能会扩展到新市场。

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。

C2 verb /ˈsɪbəleɪt/

sibilate

发出嘶嘶声

Meaning

To pronounce with a hissing sound.

Example

The actor sibilated his lines for dramatic effect.

演员为了戏剧效果，用嘶嘶声说出了他的台词。

B1 noun /sleɪv/

slave

奴隶

Meaning

a person who is the legal property of another and is forced to work for them

Example

The abolitionist movement fought for the rights of slaves.

废奴主义者运动为奴隶的权利而奋斗。

C2 verb, adjective /ˈstraɪeɪt/

striate

条纹

Meaning

to mark with stripes or grooves; striped or streaked in appearance

Example

The rock surface was striated by glacial movement.

岩石表面因冰川运动而被划出条纹。

B2 noun /ˈʃɛərˌhoʊldər/

shareholder

股东

Meaning

an individual or organization that owns shares in a company

Example

Each shareholder has the right to vote at the annual meeting.

每个股东都有权在年度大会上投票。

C2 adjective /ˈswɔːrði/

swarthy

黝黑的

Meaning

Having a dark complexion or skin tone.

Example

The sailor had a swarthy face from years under the sun.

那个水手的脸因为多年在阳光下工作而变得黝黑。

B1 noun /ʃeɪm/

Shame

羞耻

Meaning

a painful feeling of humiliation or distress; something regrettable

Example

He felt deep shame for his dishonest behavior at work.

他因在工作中的不诚实行为感到深深的羞耻。

C2 adjective /ˌsɛm.iˈsɪv.ə.laɪzd/

semicivilized

半文明

Meaning

Partially civilized; having some aspects of civilization but not fully developed.

Example

The tribe was described as semicivilized by early explorers.

该部落被早期探险家描述为半文明。

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。

B2 noun /ˈsiːkər/

seeker

寻求者

Meaning

a person who is looking for something, especially knowledge or truth

Example

The seeker traveled far to find the answers to his questions.

寻求者远行去寻找他问题的答案。

A2 noun /ˈsɛlər/

seller

幸福

Meaning

a person who sells something

Example

The seller offered a discount on bulk purchases.

当她收到奖项时，她无法掩饰自己的幸福。

C2 verb /ˈsɪmpər/

simper

傻笑或做作的笑

Meaning

to smile in a silly, self-conscious, or affected way

Example

She simpered at his compliment, clearly embarrassed.

她在他的夸奖下傻笑，显然感到尴尬。

C1 noun /ˈʃær.ən fruːt/

Sharon fruit

沙龙水果

Meaning

a sweet orange persimmon fruit that can be eaten when firm

Example

The Sharon fruit is sweet and can be eaten like an apple.

沙龙水果很甜，可以像苹果一样食用。

C1 adjective /səˈdʒɛstɪv/

suggestive

暗示的

Meaning

tending to suggest ideas or images; sometimes implies something sexual or provocative

Example

The painting was highly suggestive and sparked much debate.

这幅画非常暗示，并引发了许多争论。

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。

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。

C2 adjective /səˈpʌlkrəl/

sepulchral

与墓葬相关，阴森的

Meaning

Relating to a tomb or burial; gloomy, dismal.

Example

The abandoned house had a sepulchral silence about it.

废弃的房子弥漫着墓葬般的寂静。

B2 noun /sɪv/

Seive

筛子

Meaning

a utensil consisting of a wire or plastic mesh held in a frame, used for straining solids from liquids

Example

She used a sieve to separate the flour from lumps.

她使用筛子将面粉与结块分开。

C1 noun /ˈspɛktər/

specter

幽灵

Meaning

A ghost or spirit; something that causes fear or dread.

Example

The specter of war still haunts the region.

战争的幽灵仍然在该地区徘徊。

A2 noun /seɪl/

sale

促销

Meaning

the exchange of a commodity for money; the action of selling something

Example

The store is having a sale on winter clothing.

商店正在进行冬季衣物的促销。

B1 adjective ˌsaɪənˈtɪfɪk

scientific

科学的

Meaning

Based on or characterized by the methods and principles of science.

Example

Scientific discoveries continue to shape our understanding of the world.

科学发现继续塑造我们对世界的理解。

C1 adjective /ˈsaɪz.mɪk/

seismic

地震的

Meaning

Relating to earthquakes or vibrations of the earth and its crust.

Example

The region is known for its seismic activity.

该地区以其地震活动而闻名。

B2 noun /ˈsɛntəmənt/

Sentiment

情感

Meaning

a feeling or opinion, especially one based on emotion; tender feelings of affection

Example

Public sentiment was strongly against the new policy.

公众舆论强烈反对这项新政策。

C1 adjective /stiːpt/

steeped

浸透

Meaning

Completely surrounded by or filled with a particular quality, influence, or experience.

Example

The town is steeped in history and tradition.

这座城市充满了历史和传统。

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。

A2 noun /ʃiːt/

sheet

床单

Meaning

a large piece of cloth or paper, typically used to cover or protect something

Example

I need a clean sheet to cover the bed.

我需要一张干净的床单来覆盖床铺。

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。

A2 adverb /ˈsʌd.ən.li/

Suddenly

突然

Meaning

quickly and without warning; unexpectedly

Example

The car suddenly stopped in the middle of the road.

车子突然停在了路中间。

C2 noun /sɪˈrɒkoʊ/

sirocco

炎热干燥的风

Meaning

A hot, dry wind blowing from North Africa across the Mediterranean to southern Europe.

Example

The sirocco made the city unbearably hot and dusty.

西罗科让这座城市变得极其炎热和尘土飞扬。

C2 noun səˈtaɪ.ə.ti

satiety

饱腹感

Meaning

The feeling of being satisfied or full, especially with regard to food.

Example

High-fiber foods provide longer satiety.

富含纤维的食物提供更长时间的饱腹感。

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 noun ˈsæŋktɪti

sanctity

神圣

Meaning

The state or quality of being holy, sacred, or saintly; ultimate importance.

Example

The sanctity of life should never be compromised.

生命的神圣性永远不应被妥协。

B2 adverb /ˈstɛdɪli/

steadily

稳定地

Meaning

in a regular and continuous way; without stopping or changing

Example

The company's profits have been increasing steadily.

公司的利润稳定增长。

C2 adjective /ˈsteɪ.dʒi/

stagy

过于戏剧化

Meaning

Overly theatrical, artificial, or exaggerated in manner or style.

Example

Her performance felt stagy and unnatural.

她的表演显得过于戏剧化和不自然。

C1 verb /ʃɪə/

shear

修剪

Meaning

to cut the wool off a sheep or to cut something with sharp tools like scissors or shears

Example

The farmer will shear the sheep in the spring.

农民将在春天修剪羊毛。

C2 noun /ˌsɪɡnɪfɪˈkeɪʃən/

signification

含义

Meaning

the meaning or sense conveyed by a word, action, or symbol

Example

The signification of the gesture was misunderstood.

这个手势的含义被误解了。

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。

C1 noun, verb /səˈpiːnə/

subpoena

传票

Meaning

a legal document ordering someone to attend court; to summon someone with such a document

Example

The witness received a subpoena to appear in court next week.

证人收到了传票，要求下周出庭。

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。

B1 adjective /səˈpəʊzd/

supposed

假定的

Meaning

generally believed or assumed, but not necessarily true

Example

This is the supposed solution to the problem.

这是问题的假定解决方案。

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。

C1 noun /ˈsɪməli/

simile

明喻

Meaning

A figure of speech involving the comparison of one thing with another using 'like' or 'as'.

Example

She used a simile to describe her eyes as bright as stars.

她用明喻来描述她的眼睛像星星一样明亮。

C1 noun /sleɪ/

sleigh

雪橇

Meaning

A vehicle pulled by horses or reindeer over snow or ice.

Example

Children were excited to ride in the sleigh through the snowy village.

孩子们兴奋地在雪地小村庄里骑上雪橇。

C2 noun /ˈsiːkənt/

secant

割线

Meaning

A straight line that intersects a curve at two or more points.

Example

In geometry, a secant cuts the circle at two distinct points.

在几何学中，割线在两个不同的点上切割圆形。

A2 noun/verb /ˈsiːzən/

season

季节 / 调味

Meaning

One of the four periods of the year characterized by specific weather conditions; also, to add flavor to food.

Example

Spring is my favorite season of the year.

春天是我最喜欢的季节。

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。

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。

B1 noun /sʌm/

sum

和

Meaning

the total amount resulting from the addition of two or more numbers or items

Example

The sum of 8 and 12 is 20.

8和12的和是20。

B1 noun, verb /skiːm/

scheme

计划 / 阴谋

Meaning

a plan or arrangement, especially one that is secret or dishonest

Example

They devised a scheme to cheat investors.

他们制定了一个计划，欺骗投资者。

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。

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。

B1 noun /swiːt pəˈteɪtoʊ/

Sweet potato

红薯

Meaning

A root vegetable with sweet flesh, typically orange or purple in color

Example

Roasted sweet potato makes a healthy and delicious side dish.

烤红薯是健康美味的配菜。

C1 verb /ˈstaɪfəld/

stifled

压制

Meaning

to suppress, hold back, or prevent something from happening

Example

He stifled a laugh during the serious meeting.

他在严肃的会议中压制了笑声。

A2 adjective /skaɪ bluː/

Sky-blue

天蓝色

Meaning

a bright blue color like that of a clear sky

Example

Her sky-blue eyes sparkled in the sunlight.

她的天蓝色眼睛在阳光下闪闪发光。

A1 noun /sɔːŋ/

song

歌曲

Meaning

a short piece of music with words that are sung

Example

She sang a beautiful song at the concert.

她在音乐会上唱了一首美丽的歌曲。

B2 noun /ˈsɑːfmɔːr/

sophomore

大二学生

Meaning

a student in their second year of study at a university or high school

Example

He’s a sophomore in college, studying computer science.

他是大学的二年级学生，学习计算机科学。

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。

B2 verb /swaɪp/

swipe

滑动

Meaning

to move your finger across a touch screen or to hit with a sweeping motion

Example

He swiped left on the photo.

他在照片上向左滑动。

C1 noun /ˈsækrɪlɪdʒ/

sacrilege

亵渎

Meaning

Violation or misuse of what is regarded as sacred.

Example

Stealing from the temple was considered an act of sacrilege.

从寺庙偷窃被视为亵渎行为。

C1 noun /ˈstɪɡmə/

stigma

污名

Meaning

a mark of shame or disgrace associated with a particular circumstance or quality

Example

There is still a stigma around mental health issues in many societies.

许多社会中，心理健康问题仍然存在污名化现象。

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 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。

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。

B2 verb /suːð/

soothe

安抚

Meaning

to calm or comfort; to relieve pain or distress

Example

The mother soothed her crying baby with a gentle lullaby.

妈妈用温柔的摇篮曲安抚她哭泣的宝宝。

C2 noun /ˌsuː.pər.əˈbʌn.dəns/

superabundance

过剩

Meaning

An excessive or overflowing amount of something.

Example

The garden was filled with a superabundance of flowers.

花园里充满了过多的花朵。

A1 verb /sliːp/

sleep

睡觉

Meaning

to rest with eyes closed and reduced consciousness; to be inactive

Example

I need to sleep for eight hours every night.

我需要每晚睡八小时。

C1 adjective /ˈʃɪp.ʃeɪp/

Shipshape

井井有条的; 组织良好的; 状况良好的

Meaning

neat and tidy; in good order; well-organized

Example

Everything was shipshape before the inspection.

在检查之前，一切都很完美。

A2 adverb /ˈsɪm.pli/

Simply

简单地; 仅仅;

Meaning

in a clear and easy way; merely; just

Example

I simply wanted to help you with your homework.

我只是想帮你做作业。

A2 verb /skiː/

ski

滑雪

Meaning

to glide over snow on skis

Example

We went skiing in the Alps last winter.

我们去年冬天去了阿尔卑斯滑雪。

B2 verb, noun /sniːz/

sneeze

打喷嚏

Meaning

to expel air involuntarily from the nose and mouth due to irritation; the act of sneezing

Example

I had to sneeze during the meeting.

我在会议中不得不打喷嚏。

C1 noun/verb /snɛər/

snare

陷阱

Meaning

a trap for catching animals; to catch or trap

Example

The hunter set a snare to catch rabbits.

猎人设置了一个陷阱来捕捉兔子。

C1 noun /ˈsʌtlti/

subtlety

微妙

Meaning

The quality or state of being subtle.

Example

She understood the subtlety of the situation.

她理解了局势的微妙之处。

A2 verb /stɪk/

stick

粘贴

Meaning

to adhere or attach something to a surface

Example

The glue will stick to the paper.

胶水会粘在纸上。

C1 adjective /ˈsɛptɪk/

septic

感染的

Meaning

Infected with harmful bacteria; relating to or causing infection.

Example

The doctor treated the patient's septic wound immediately.

医生立即处理了病人的脓毒伤口。

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 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。

A2 noun /ˈspaɪ.dər/

Spider

蜘蛛

Meaning

a small creature with eight legs that makes webs to catch insects

Example

The spider caught a fly in its web.

蜘蛛在它的网中抓住了一只苍蝇。

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。

B1 adjective /ˈsensəbəl/

Sensible

明智的; 实际的; 合理的

Meaning

having or showing good sense; practical and reasonable

Example

It would be sensible to take an umbrella because it might rain.

带伞是明智的，因为可能会下雨。

C2 adjective /ˈskʌr.ɪ.ləs/

scurrilous

恶意中伤的

Meaning

Using or expressed in coarse, abusive, or slanderous language.

Example

The politician faced criticism for his scurrilous remarks about his opponent.

那位政治家因其对对手的恶意中伤言论而面临批评。

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。

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？

C2 noun /ˈʃɪbəˌlɛθ/

shibboleth

区分特定群体的习语或信仰

Meaning

A custom, phrase, or belief distinguishing a particular group of people, often used to identify outsiders.

Example

The phrase became a political shibboleth during the campaign.

这句话在竞选期间成为了一个政治性的shibboleth。

B2 adjective /ˈstɑːrtəld/

startled

吃惊

Meaning

suddenly shocked or surprised by something unexpected

Example

She was startled by the loud noise outside.

她因外面的巨大声音而感到吃惊。

A1 pronoun /ʃi/

she

她

Meaning

a female person or animal previously mentioned or easily identified

Example

She is going to the market to buy vegetables.

她去市场买蔬菜。

C1 noun /sloʊθ/

Sloth

懒惰; 不愿意工作或付出努力

Meaning

laziness; reluctance to work or make an effort

Example

His sloth prevented him from achieving his goals.

他的懒惰阻止了他实现目标。

A1 determiner /sʌm/

some

一些

Meaning

an unspecified amount or number of something

Example

I have some money in my wallet.

我的钱包里有一些钱。

C1 noun /ˈstæl.i.ən/

stallion

用于繁殖的种马

Meaning

An adult male horse that is not castrated, often used for breeding.

Example

The farm owns a powerful stallion for breeding purposes.

农场拥有一匹强壮的种马用于繁殖。

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。

C1 adjective /səˈdɪs.tɪk/

sadistic

施虐狂

Meaning

Deriving pleasure from inflicting pain or suffering on others.

Example

The villain had a sadistic smile while hurting his enemies.

恶棍在伤害敌人时露出了施虐狂的笑容。

B2 adjective /ˈspiː.di/

Speedy

快速的; 极速的; 敏捷的;

Meaning

moving or happening quickly; fast

Example

The speedy delivery service arrived within an hour.

快速的送货服务在一小时内到达。

看起来

Meaning

to give the impression of being something or having a particular quality

Example

He seems tired after the long journey.

他看起来在长时间的旅程后很累。