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C2 noun /ˈʃʊərəti/

surety

担保人
Meaning
a person who takes responsibility for another's performance of an undertaking, such as appearing in court or paying a debt
Example
The landlord required a surety before renting the apartment.
房东在出租公寓之前要求提供保证人。
C2 noun /sɪlf/

sylph

空灵精灵
Meaning
A mythical spirit of the air; also refers to a slender, graceful woman.
Example
She moved across the stage like a sylph, light and graceful.
她像一个空灵精灵一样轻盈而优雅地在舞台上移动。
C2 adjective /sɪˈnæp.tɪk/

synaptic

突触的
Meaning
Related to the signal transmission process between nerve cells.
Example
Learning strengthens synaptic connections in the brain.
学习增强大脑中的突触连接。
C2 noun /ˈsætræp/

satrap

总督
Meaning
a governor of a province in ancient Persia; also used figuratively for a subordinate ruler
Example
The king appointed a satrap to oversee the distant province.
国王任命了一个总督来管理遥远的省份。
C2 adjective /ˈsmɑːrmi/

smarmy

奉承 / 虚伪的礼貌
Meaning
Excessively flattering or ingratiating, often insincerely.
Example
The salesman gave a smarmy pitch that felt fake.
销售员做了一个让人觉得虚假的奉承推销。
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。
C2 adjective /ˌsɒpəˈrɪfɪk/

soporific

幸福
Meaning
tending to induce drowsiness or sleep; causing sleepiness
Example
The professor's lecture was so soporific that half the class fell asleep.
当她收到奖项时，她无法掩饰自己的快乐。
C2 adjective /sɪˈkweɪʃəs/

sequacious

盲目追随
Meaning
Lacking independence of thought; blindly following.
Example
The sequacious students never questioned their teacher's opinions.
盲目追随的学生从未质疑过他们老师的意见。
C2 noun /sfɛˈrɪsɪti/

sphericity

球形
Meaning
The quality or state of being spherical; roundness.
Example
The sphericity of the ball made it roll smoothly on the ground.
球的球形使它能够平稳地在地面上滚动。
C2 noun /skɪf/

skiff

小船
Meaning
a small, light boat usually for one person
Example
The fisherman paddled his skiff across the lake.
渔夫划着他的“小船”穿过湖面。
C2 adjective /ˈsæŋɡwɪˌnɛri/

sanguinary

血腥的
Meaning
Involving or causing much bloodshed; bloodthirsty.
Example
The battle was one of the most sanguinary conflicts of the war.
这场战斗是战争中最血腥的冲突之一。
C2 verb /ʃʌk/

shuck

剥壳
Meaning
To remove the outer covering, such as the husk of corn or shell of shellfish.
Example
She learned how to shuck oysters quickly.
她学会了如何快速打开牡蛎。
C2 adjective ˌsʌr.əpˈtɪʃ.əs

surreptitious

秘密
Meaning
Kept secret, especially because it would not be approved of; done stealthily.
Example
She took a surreptitious glance at his notes.
她偷偷地看了一眼他的笔记。
C2 adjective /ˈsætərˌnaɪn/

saturnine

忧郁的
Meaning
slow and gloomy in mood
Example
His saturnine expression made everyone in the room uncomfortable.
他的忧郁表情让房间里的人都感到不舒服。
C2 adjective /ˈstraɪ.eɪ.tɪd/

striated

条纹的
Meaning
marked with thin lines, grooves, or stripes
Example
The muscle fibers appeared striated under the microscope.
在显微镜下，肌肉纤维看起来是条纹的。
C2 verb /ˈsɪn.tɪ.leɪt/

scintillate

闪烁
Meaning
to sparkle or shine brightly; to emit flashes of light
Example
The diamond ring scintillated under the bright lights.
钻石戒指在明亮的灯光下闪耀。
C2 noun /ˈsʌfərəns/

sufferance

宽容
Meaning
patient endurance of pain, hardship, or delay; passive consent or tolerance
Example
He lived in poverty with quiet sufferance.
他在贫困中默默忍受着。
C2 verb /ˈsæŋktɪfaɪ/

sanctify

圣化
Meaning
to make holy or sacred; to purify
Example
The priest will sanctify the marriage ceremony.
牧师将祝圣婚礼仪式。
C2 noun /ˈsweɪʒən/

suasion

劝说
Meaning
the act of persuading or influencing someone
Example
The leader used gentle suasion to win support for the plan.
领导者使用温和的劝说来赢得对计划的支持。
C2 noun /ˈsoʊbrɪˌkeɪ/

sobriquet

绰号
Meaning
a person's nickname or descriptive name
Example
The famous leader was known by the sobriquet 'The Iron Lady'.
这位著名的领导人以‘铁娘子’的绰号为人所知。
C2 verb /stɑːntʃ/

stanch

止血
Meaning
to stop the flow of blood or liquid from a wound or source
Example
The nurse quickly stanched the bleeding from the cut.
护士迅速止住了切口处的出血。
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。
C2 adjective, adverb /ˈsaɪdlɔːŋ/

sidelong

斜视
Meaning
Directed to the side; indirect, furtive, or not straightforward.
Example
She gave him a sidelong glance across the room.
她穿过房间投给他一个斜视。
C2 adjective /səˈlɪsɪtəs/

solicitous

关心
Meaning
showing concern or care for someone's health, happiness, or comfort
Example
She was always solicitous about the well-being of her students.
她总是关心学生们的福祉。
C2 noun /ˈʃæd.ək/

Shaddock

柚子
Meaning
a large citrus fruit similar to grapefruit; pomelo
Example
The shaddock is the largest citrus fruit in the world.
沙多克是世界上最大的柑橘类水果。
C2 adjective /ˈsɛpərəbəl/

separable

可分离的
Meaning
Capable of being separated or divided.
Example
The two issues are separable and should be discussed independently.
这两个问题是可分离的，应该独立讨论。
C2 verb /skʌlk/

skulk

Meaning
to move or hide secretly, often because you are planning something bad or are feeling guilty
Example
He tried to skulk in the shadows to avoid being seen.
C2 adjective /ˈsɪlvən/

sylvan

林地的
Meaning
Relating to or characteristic of the woods or forest.
Example
The cottage was set in a sylvan landscape full of tall trees.
这座小屋位于一个林地的景观中，充满了高大的树木。
C2 verb /sweɪð/

swathe

Meaning
To wrap or cover closely or completely.
Example
She swathed the baby in a soft blanket.
C2 noun /ˌsɪmjʊˈleɪkrəm/

simulacrum

拟像
Meaning
an image or representation of someone or something; a superficial likeness
Example
The statue was only a simulacrum of the ancient god.
这座雕像仅仅是古代神灵的拟像。
C2 verb /ˈsʌplɪˌkeɪt/

supplicate

恳求
Meaning
To ask for something earnestly or humbly, often in a religious context.
Example
The villagers supplicated the gods for rain during the drought.
村民们在干旱期间恳求神灵降雨。
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。
C2 noun /ˌskʌlˈdʌɡəri/

skullduggery

欺诈
Meaning
dishonest behavior or activities, often done secretly
Example
The election was full of political skullduggery.
选举充满了政治欺诈。
C2 noun /ˈsɒfɪstri/

sophistry

诡辩
Meaning
the use of clever but false arguments, often to deceive
Example
The politician's speech was full of sophistry.
那位政治家的演讲充满了诡辩。
C2 adjective /ˈsiːkwənt/

sequent

随后的
Meaning
Following in order or as a result.
Example
The sequent events changed the course of history.
随后的事件改变了历史的进程。
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。
C2 noun /səbˈsɜːviəns/

subservience

奴性
Meaning
the condition of being too willing to obey or serve others
Example
His subservience to authority annoyed his colleagues.
他对权威的奴性让同事们感到烦恼。
C2 noun /ˈsɛm.ɪ.nɛr.i/

seminary

神学院
Meaning
A school or college for training priests, ministers, or rabbis.
Example
He decided to enroll in a seminary to study theology.
他决定报名参加神学院，学习神学。
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。
C2 noun /ˈsɪbəraɪt/

sybarite

奢侈者
Meaning
a person who loves luxury and pleasure
Example
The millionaire was a true sybarite who lived only for comfort and enjoyment.
那位百万富翁是真正的奢侈者，他只为舒适和享乐而活。
C2 adjective /səˈdʒɛstəbəl/

suggestible

易受影响的
Meaning
easily influenced by the suggestions of others
Example
Children are highly suggestible and may believe what they are told.
孩子们很容易受到影响，可能会相信他们被告知的事情。
C2 adjective /səˈmætɪk/

somatic

身体的
Meaning
Relating to the body, especially as distinct from the mind.
Example
Yoga can improve both somatic and mental health.
瑜伽可以改善身体和心理健康。
C2 noun /ˌspoʊliˈeɪʃən/

spoliation

破坏
Meaning
The act of destroying or ruining something, often evidence or property.
Example
The court punished the company for the spoliation of evidence.
法院因公司破坏证据而惩罚了该公司。
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。
C2 noun /sɜːrˈsiːs/

surcease

停止
Meaning
a temporary or final ending or stopping of something
Example
The noise finally came to a surcease after midnight.
噪音在午夜后终于停止了。
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。
C2 verb /ˈsʌblɪmeɪt/

sublimate

转化为更高的活动
Meaning
to redirect strong emotions or desires into socially acceptable activities or channels
Example
She sublimated her anger into painting beautiful landscapes.
她将愤怒转化为美丽的风景画。
C2 noun /ˈsɪkəfənt/

sycophant

阿谀奉承者
Meaning
A person who acts obsequiously toward someone important in order to gain advantage.
Example
The manager was surrounded by sycophants who agreed with everything he said.
经理被一群拍马屁的人包围，他们同意他说的每一件事。
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。
C2 noun /ˈsækrɪsti/

sacristy

圣器室
Meaning
a room in a church where sacred vessels and vestments are kept
Example
The priest entered the sacristy before the mass began.
神父在弥撒开始前进入了圣器室。
C2 noun /ˌsuːpərɪnˈtɛndəns/

superintendence

监督
Meaning
the act of overseeing, supervising, or managing
Example
The superintendence of the school is the principal’s duty.
学校的监督是校长的责任。
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。
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。
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 /stəˈkɑː.təʊ/

staccato

断奏
Meaning
short and detached in sound or style, often used in music
Example
The pianist played the notes in a staccato rhythm.
钢琴家以断奏的节奏弹奏音符。
C2 adjective /ˈsʌpliənt/

suppliant

恳求者
Meaning
Humbly or earnestly asking for something, especially from a person in authority.
Example
The suppliant man begged for mercy at the king's feet.
恳求者在国王的脚下乞求怜悯。
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。
C2 adjective, noun /səbˈmɜːrsəbl/

submersible

潜水器
Meaning
capable of being submerged; a small underwater craft
Example
The scientists explored the deep ocean using a submersible.
科学家们使用潜水器探索了深海。
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。
C2 adjective /səˈprɛsəbl̩/

suppressible

可抑制的
Meaning
capable of being restrained, controlled, or prevented
Example
The symptoms of the disease are suppressible with medication.
疾病的症状可以通过药物抑制。
C2 adjective /ˈsʌb.æs.ɪd/

subacid

轻微酸
Meaning
Slightly sour or acidic in taste or nature.
Example
The fruit had a subacid flavor that was refreshing on a hot day.
这种水果有一种轻微酸的味道，在炎热的日子里非常清爽。
C2 noun /ˈsælvoʊ/

salvo

齐射
Meaning
A simultaneous discharge of guns or release of bombs; a sudden outburst of cheers or applause.
Example
The soldiers fired a salvo to honor the fallen general.
士兵们开了一轮齐射，以向已故将军致敬。
C2 noun /skriːd/

screed

冗长而乏味的文章
Meaning
a long, tedious piece of writing or speech; also a layer of material like cement spread on a surface
Example
He delivered a long screed against corruption.
他发表了长篇的关于腐败的演讲。
C2 noun /ˈsʊrmə fɪʃ/

Surma fish

苏尔马鱼
Meaning
a freshwater fish species found in the Surma river system of Bangladesh and northeastern India
Example
Surma fish is native to the rivers of Sylhet region.
苏尔马鱼是西莱特地区河流的本土鱼类。
C2 noun /ˈspuːnərɪzəm/

spoonerism

斯普内里兹姆
Meaning
A verbal error in which the initial sounds of words are swapped to create a humorous effect.
Example
He made a spoonerism by saying 'queer old dean' instead of 'dear old queen'.
他通过说'古怪的老院长'代替'亲爱的老皇后'来做了一个斯普内里兹姆。
C2 noun /seɪn/

seine

大网
Meaning
A large fishing net that hangs vertically in the water.
Example
The fishermen cast their seine into the river.
渔民把他们的大网扔进了河里。
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。
C2 verb /ˈstʌltɪfaɪ/

stultify

使某人或某物显得愚蠢，或阻碍效率和热情
Meaning
to make someone or something appear foolish, or to hinder effectiveness and enthusiasm
Example
The repetitive tasks seemed to stultify the workers' creativity.
重复的任务似乎使工人的创造力变得迟钝。
C2 noun /sælv/

salve

药膏
Meaning
An ointment used to promote healing of the skin or as protection.
Example
She applied a salve to the burn on her hand.
她在手上的烧伤处涂抹了药膏。
C2 noun /ˈsætər/

satyr

幸福
Meaning
a creature from Greek mythology depicted as a lustful being, often half-man and half-goat; by extension, a lecherous man
Example
In the museum mural, a satyr plays the panpipes while dancing in the woods.
当她获得奖项时，她无法掩饰自己的幸福。
C2 verb /ˌsuːpərˈhiːt/

superheat

过热
Meaning
to heat a substance beyond its normal boiling point without it becoming vapor
Example
Engineers superheat the steam to increase the efficiency of the turbine.
工程师将蒸汽超热以提高涡轮机的效率。
C2 adjective /ˈsɪnjuːi/

sinewy

肌肉发达且强壮
Meaning
Lean and muscular; strong and tough.
Example
The athlete had a sinewy build that showed his strength.
运动员有着结实的肌肉，展示了他的力量。
C2 adjective səˈluː.bri.əs

salubrious

有益健康的
Meaning
Health-giving; healthy; promoting health and well-being.
Example
The mountain air is salubrious and refreshing.
山中的空气有益健康且清新。
C2 noun /ʃiːf/

sheaf

麦束
Meaning
a bundle of grain stalks laid lengthwise and tied together after reaping; a bundle of objects tied together
Example
The farmer carried a sheaf of wheat on his shoulder.
农民肩上背着一捆小麦。
C2 verb /ˈstjuːpɪˌfaɪ/

stupefy

使惊讶
Meaning
to make someone unable to think clearly, usually because of surprise or shock
Example
The magician's tricks stupefied the audience.
魔术师的把戏让观众惊呆了。
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。
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。
C2 noun /ˌself əˈbeɪs.mənt/

self-abasement

自我贬低
Meaning
The act of belittling or humiliating oneself.
Example
His constant self-abasement made others uncomfortable.
他不断的自我贬低让其他人感到不舒服。
C2 noun /spjuːm/

spume

泡沫
Meaning
Froth or foam, especially found on waves or liquids.
Example
The waves crashed against the rocks, leaving spume in the air.
波浪撞击岩石，空气中留下泡沫。
C2 noun /ˈsɪŋkrəˌnɪzəm/

synchronism

同步
Meaning
The simultaneous occurrence of events or actions.
Example
The synchronism of the dancers' movements amazed the audience.
舞者动作的同步让观众感到惊讶。
C2 adjective /ˈsɪbɪlənt/

sibilant

带有嘶嘶声的
Meaning
Making or characterized by a hissing sound.
Example
The word 'snake' starts with a sibilant sound.
单词 'snake' 以西比兰特的声音开始。
C2 noun /ˈspæŋɡəl/

spangle

亮片
Meaning
A small shiny piece of metal or plastic used for decoration on clothes.
Example
Her dress was covered with silver spangles that glittered in the light.
她的裙子上覆盖着银色的亮片，在光线下闪闪发光。
C2 noun /səˈlɪsɪˌtuːd/

solicitude

关心, 照顾
Meaning
Care or concern for someone or something.
Example
His mother showed great solicitude for his safety.
他的母亲对他的安全表现出极大的关心。
C2 verb /ˈsʌpjʊˌreɪt/

suppurate

化脓
Meaning
to form or discharge pus, usually as a result of infection
Example
The wound began to suppurate after a few days.
伤口在几天后开始脓液化。
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。
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。
C2 adjective /suːˈpɜːrnəl/

supernal

天上的
Meaning
Relating to the heavens; celestial or divine.
Example
The painting captured a supernal beauty that felt otherworldly.
这幅画捕捉到了一个天上的美丽，感觉像是另一个世界的。
C2 verb /səˈbɔːrn/

suborn

贿赂
Meaning
to bribe or induce someone unlawfully to perform an act, especially to commit perjury
Example
The lawyer was accused of trying to suborn a witness.
律师被指控试图贿赂一名证人。
C2 noun /ˈsɪmpəltən/

simpleton

傻瓜
Meaning
a foolish or gullible person
Example
They treated him like a simpleton who could not understand anything complex.
他们把他当作一个无法理解复杂事物的傻瓜对待。
C2 noun /ˈstrɪplɪŋ/

stripling

年轻人
Meaning
a young man who is not yet fully grown
Example
The stripling dreamed of becoming a brave knight.
那个年轻人梦想成为一个勇敢的骑士。
C2 noun /ˌsɪləbɪˈkeɪʃən/

syllabication

音节划分
Meaning
The division of words into syllables.
Example
Proper syllabication helps in correct pronunciation.
正确的音节划分有助于正确发音。
C2 noun /ˌʃæŋɡriˈlɑː/

shangri-la

虚构的乐园
Meaning
a remote, beautiful, imaginary place where life is perfect and peaceful
Example
They described the island as a modern-day Shangri-La.
他们将这个岛屿描述为现代版的香格里拉。
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。
C2 noun /ˌsæv.wɑːr ˈfeər/

savoir-faire

社交技巧
Meaning
The ability to act or speak appropriately in social situations; polished social skills.
Example
She handled the delicate situation with remarkable savoir-faire.
她以卓越的社交技巧处理了这一棘手的情况。
C2 noun /ˈʃɑːdənfrɔɪdə/

schadenfreude

从他人的不幸中获得的快乐
Meaning
pleasure derived from another person's misfortune
Example
He felt a sense of schadenfreude when his rival failed.
当他的对手失败时，他感到一阵沙登弗洛伊德。
C2 verb /ˈstræɡəl/

straggle

不规则地移动
Meaning
To move or spread in an irregular, scattered, or untidy way.
Example
The children began to straggle behind on the long hike.
孩子们开始在漫长的徒步旅行中掉队。
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。
C2 adjective /ˌsuːdəˈrɪfɪk/

sudorific

促汗的
Meaning
causing or increasing sweating
Example
The doctor prescribed a sudorific drug to help reduce the fever.
医生开了一种促进出汗的药物来帮助减少发热。
C2 adjective /ˈsæpɪd/

sapid

美味的
Meaning
Having a pleasant taste; flavorful.
Example
The chef prepared a sapid dish that delighted everyone at the table.
厨师准备了一道美味的菜肴，令桌上的每个人都非常喜欢。
C2 noun /ˈstætɪks/

statics

静力学
Meaning
The branch of mechanics dealing with bodies at rest and forces in equilibrium.
Example
She is studying statics as part of her engineering course.
她正在学习静力学，作为她工程课程的一部分。
C2 adjective /splɪˈnɛtɪk/

splenetic

脾气暴躁的，易怒的
Meaning
bad-tempered, irritable, spiteful
Example
His splenetic remarks offended everyone in the room.
他的脾气暴躁的评论冒犯了房间里的每个人。
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 /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。
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。
C2 noun ˌsʌb.dʒʊˈɡeɪ.ʃən

subjugation

征服或支配
Meaning
The action of bringing someone or something under domination or control, especially by force.
Example
The subjugation of weaker nations by colonial powers shaped history.
殖民大国对较弱国家的征服塑造了历史。
C2 noun /ˈsuːθˌseɪər/

soothsayer

预言家
Meaning
a person who claims to predict the future
Example
The king consulted a soothsayer before going to war.
国王在出征前咨询了一个算命师。
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。
C2 adjective /ˈsɒmnələnt/

somnolent

昏昏欲睡
Meaning
Sleepy or drowsy; causing a desire to sleep.
Example
The somnolent lecture made half the class fall asleep.
那堂昏昏欲睡的讲座让一半的班级都睡着了。
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 noun /ˈskɔːrpiən fɪʃ/

Scorpion fish

蝎子鱼
Meaning
a type of fish with venomous spines that belongs to the family Scorpaenidae
Example
The scorpion fish has dangerous spines that can inject venom.
蝎子鱼有危险的刺，可以注入毒液。
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。
C2 noun /ˈsʌfrədʒɪst/

suffragist

妇女参政权运动者
Meaning
a person advocating the extension of suffrage, especially to women
Example
The suffragists organized rallies to demand voting rights for women.
妇女参政权运动者组织了集会，要求为女性争取投票权。
C2 verb /sɛkˈstuːpəl/

sextuple

六倍增加
Meaning
to make or become six times as great or as many
Example
Within two quarters, the campaign sextupled their daily sign-ups.
在两个季度内，活动的日常注册人数增加了六倍。
C2 adjective /ˌsæsərˈdoʊtl/

sacerdotal

神职的
Meaning
Relating to priests or the priesthood.
Example
The ritual had a distinctly sacerdotal character.
仪式具有明显的神职特征。
C2 noun /ˈsɒlɪˌsɪzəm/

solecism

语法错误
Meaning
a grammatical mistake in speech or writing; a breach of good manners or etiquette
Example
His speech was full of solecisms and awkward phrases.
他的演讲充满了语法错误和笨拙的短语。
C2 adjective /səˈluːtəˌtɔri/

salutatory

欢迎辞
Meaning
Relating to or expressing a greeting or an address, especially at the beginning of a speech.
Example
She delivered a salutatory address at the graduation ceremony.
她在毕业典礼上发表了欢迎辞。
C2 adjective /ˌsɪkəˈfæntɪk/

sycophantic

拍马屁
Meaning
Behaving in a way that is excessively obedient or servile to gain favor.
Example
His sycophantic behavior annoyed his colleagues.
他的拍马屁行为让同事们感到厌烦。
C2 noun /ˈsɪnəd/

synod

主教会议
Meaning
An assembly of the clergy in a Christian church convened to decide on issues of doctrine or administration.
Example
The synod gathered to discuss reforms in the church.
主教会议聚集在一起讨论教会的改革。
C2 adjective /ˈʃɪft.ləs/

shiftless

懒惰
Meaning
Lacking ambition or the ability to accomplish anything; lazy and unmotivated.
Example
He was seen as a shiftless young man with no goals.
他被看作是一个没有目标的懒惰年轻人。
C2 adjective /sʌbˈdʒeɪsənt/

subjacent

下层的
Meaning
lying immediately beneath; underlying
Example
The geological survey revealed subjacent layers of rock.
地质调查揭示了下层的岩层。
C2 adjective /sɪˈbeɪʃəs/

sebaceous

与皮脂相关
Meaning
Relating to or secreting sebum, an oily substance from the skin.
Example
Acne is often caused by overactive sebaceous glands.
痤疮通常是由过度活跃的皮脂腺引起的。