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A2 adjective /sər'praɪzd/

Surprised

惊讶
Meaning
feeling or showing surprise; astonished
Example
I was surprised to see my old friend at the market.
我在市场看到我的老朋友时感到惊讶。
C1 noun /ˈspɪnstər/

spinster

未婚女性
Meaning
An unmarried woman, often one who is older and considered unlikely to marry
Example
The novel featured a kind-hearted spinster who cared for the village children.
小说中有一位心地善良的未婚女性，她照顾着村里的孩子们。
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 adjective /ˈʃæb.i/

Shabby

破旧的; 状况差的; 显示磨损迹象的; 不公平或残忍的
Meaning
worn out; in poor condition; showing signs of wear; unfair or mean
Example
His shabby clothes showed that he had been traveling for days.
他的破旧衣服显示他已经旅行了几天。
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。
C1 noun /ˈstɪmjʊlənt/

stimulant

兴奋剂
Meaning
A substance that raises levels of physiological or nervous activity in the body.
Example
Coffee is a common stimulant that helps people stay awake.
咖啡是一种常见的兴奋剂，帮助人们保持清醒
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。
C1 noun /ˈsæf.rən/

Saffron

藏红花
Meaning
a deep yellow-orange color; an expensive spice derived from crocus flowers
Example
The saffron fabric looked beautiful in the sunlight.
藏红花的面料在阳光下看起来非常美丽。
C1 verb /ˈskwɒndər/

squander

浪费
Meaning
to waste money, time, or opportunities in a careless way
Example
He squandered his inheritance on gambling.
他把遗产浪费在赌博上。
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。
C1 verb /spɜːr/

spur

激励 / 鼓励
Meaning
To encourage or motivate someone to take action.
Example
The teacher's praise spurred him to study harder.
教师的表扬激励他更加努力学习。
C1 adjective /səkˈsɪŋkt/

succinct

简洁
Meaning
Briefly and clearly expressed; characterized by clear, precise expression in few words.
Example
His speech was succinct and impactful.
他的演讲简洁且有影响力。
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。
B2 noun /ˈskɒlərʃɪp/

scholarship

奖学金
Meaning
an award or grant to support a student's education
Example
She received a scholarship to study abroad.
她获得了一项奖学金，以便出国留学。
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。
C1 verb /ʃraʊd/

shroud

覆盖
Meaning
to cover or hide; to wrap in cloth
Example
The mountain peak was shrouded in mist.
山顶被雾气笼罩。
B2 noun sɔɪl ɪˈrəʊʒən

soil erosion

土壤侵蚀
Meaning
The wearing away of topsoil by water, wind, or other natural forces.
Example
Soil erosion can lead to the loss of fertile land.
土壤侵蚀可能导致肥沃土地的流失。
C1 verb /smɪr/

smear

涂抹 / 诽谤
Meaning
to spread or apply a substance messily; to damage someone's reputation with false or unfair words
Example
The child smeared paint across the wall.
孩子把油漆涂在墙上。
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。
A2 noun /ˈsiːkrət/

secret

Meaning
something that is kept or meant to be kept unknown or unseen by others
Example
He told me a secret about his childhood.
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。
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 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。
C1 verb sɪˈkwɛstər

sequester

隔离, 隐藏
Meaning
To isolate or hide away.
Example
The carbon captured by trees can be sequestered for years.
树木捕获的碳可以被隔离多年。
A2 noun /stʌf/

stuff

东西
Meaning
a collection of things or materials, typically unspecified or uncountable
Example
She packed all her stuff into the suitcase.
她把所有的东西都装进了行李箱。
C1 adjective /ˈsɛm.ɪ.nəl/

seminal

幸福
Meaning
Strongly influencing later developments; highly original and influential.
Example
His seminal book changed the course of modern philosophy.
她在获得奖项时无法掩饰自己的幸福。
A1 noun /stɑːr/

Star

星星
Meaning
a fixed luminous point in the night sky that produces light and heat through nuclear fusion
Example
Thousands of stars are visible in the clear night sky.
数千颗星星在清澈的夜空中可见。
C1 verb /səbˈmɜːrdʒ/

submerge

淹没
Meaning
to put under water or cover with liquid
Example
The floodwaters threatened to submerge the village.
洪水威胁要淹没整个村庄。
C2 adjective /sɪər/

sere

干枯
Meaning
Dry or withered, especially vegetation.
Example
The sere leaves crumbled under his feet.
干枯的叶子在他的脚下碎裂。
A2 noun /ˈsuːt.keɪs/

suitcase

行李箱
Meaning
A portable rectangular container for carrying clothes and personal items when traveling
Example
She packed her clothes into a suitcase for the trip.
她把衣服打包到旅行用的行李箱里。
C2 noun /spʌndʒ ɡɔːrd/

Sponse gourd

海绵瓜
Meaning
a fibrous gourd that becomes sponge-like when dried, used for cleaning and in cooking when young
Example
The sponge gourd can be eaten when young or dried to make natural scrubbers.
海绵瓜可以在年轻时食用，或者干燥后制成天然海绵。
C2 noun /ˈsaɪ.ə.lɪz.əm/

sciolism

表面知识的假装
Meaning
pretentious show of superficial knowledge
Example
His speech was full of sciolism, impressing no one.
他的演讲充满了赛奥利主义，没有打动任何人。
C1 verb /ˈʃrɪvəl/

shrivel

枯萎
Meaning
To become dry, wrinkled, and smaller due to lack of moisture.
Example
The flowers shriveled under the hot sun.
花朵在烈日下枯萎。
A1 noun /siː/

Sea

海洋
Meaning
a large body of salt water that covers most of the earth's surface
Example
We went swimming in the sea.
我们去海里游泳。
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。
B2 noun /ˌspɛsɪfɪˈkeɪʃən/

specification

规格
Meaning
a detailed description or assessment of something
Example
The product specification includes all the necessary details.
产品规格包括所有必要的细节。
B1 adjective /ˈsɔːlti/

Salty

咸的
Meaning
having the taste of salt; containing salt; tasting of seawater
Example
The salty ocean water made her thirsty.
咸海水让她口渴。
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。
C2 adjective /sʌbˈlɪŋɡwəl/

sublingual

舌下
Meaning
situated or applied under the tongue
Example
The doctor prescribed a sublingual tablet for faster absorption.
医生为更快的吸收开了舌下药片。
C2 verb /səbˈsjuːm/

subsume

包括
Meaning
To include or absorb something into a larger group or category.
Example
Minor details were subsumed under the main topic.
次要细节被纳入了主要话题。
B2 noun ˈstɪmjələs

stimulus

刺激
Meaning
A thing or event that evokes a specific functional reaction in an organ or tissue.
Example
Plants respond to external stimulus.
植物对外部刺激作出反应。
C2 noun /ˈsɒfɪst/

sophist

诡辩家
Meaning
a person who uses clever but misleading arguments
Example
He was dismissed as a sophist who twisted facts to win debates.
他被当作一个诡辩家，扭曲事实来赢得辩论。
B1 verb /stiːl/

steal

偷窃
Meaning
to take something without permission; to rob
Example
It's wrong to steal from others.
从别人那里偷东西是错的。
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。
C2 adjective /ˈspiːʃəs/

specious

虚假
Meaning
Superficially plausible but actually false; misleading in appearance.
Example
The politician’s argument was specious, sounding convincing but lacking real evidence.
那位政治家的论点是虚假的，听起来很有说服力，但缺乏真实的证据。
C1 adjective /ˈsɔːsi/

saucy

大胆的
Meaning
Boldly rude, cheeky, or playfully disrespectful.
Example
The child gave a saucy reply to his teacher.
那个孩子给老师一个大胆的回答。
C1 adjective /ˈsek.j ə.l ər/

Secular

世俗的
Meaning
not connected with religious or spiritual matters; worldly
Example
The country maintains a secular government that separates religion from politics.
这个国家维持一个世俗的政府，将宗教与政治分离。
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 /ˈsɪŋkəˌpeɪtɪd/

syncopated

切分节奏
Meaning
Characterized by displaced beats or rhythms, especially in music.
Example
The jazz piece had a syncopated rhythm that energized the crowd.
这段爵士乐有一个切分节奏，激励了人群。
B1 noun ˈstæn.dədz

standards

标准
Meaning
A level of quality or attainment; a required or agreed level of quality or attainment.
Example
High standards inspire competitors.
高标准激励着竞争者。
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。
C1 adjective /ˈsliːzi/

sleazy

低级的, 肮脏的, 或质量差的
Meaning
morally low, dirty, or cheap in quality
Example
He avoided the sleazy nightclub downtown.
他避免了市中心的低级夜店。
C1 noun /ˈstoʊəˌweɪ/

stowaway

偷渡者
Meaning
A person who hides on a ship, plane, or other vehicle in order to travel secretly without paying.
Example
The crew discovered a stowaway hiding in the cargo hold.
船员发现一个藏在货舱里的偷渡者。
B1 noun /sɛks/

sex

性别
Meaning
the biological distinction between male and female; sexual activity
Example
He was asked about his sex at the doctor's office.
医生办公室询问了他的性别。
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。
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。
B1 noun /ˈspɪr.ɪt/

Spirit

精神; 灵魂; 热情; 勇气
Meaning
the non-physical part of a person; enthusiasm or courage; the essential character of something
Example
The team showed great spirit despite losing the match.
尽管输掉比赛，队伍仍展现出伟大的精神。
C1 noun /ˈʃrɪŋkɪdʒ/

shrinkage

收缩
Meaning
The process of becoming smaller in size, amount, or value.
Example
The company reported a shrinkage in profits this quarter.
公司报告了本季度利润的收缩。
A2 adjective /ˈsuːpər/

super

超级
Meaning
excellent; very good
Example
She did a super job on the project.
她在项目中做得非常好。
B2 noun /ˈsmɑːrt.nəs/

Smartness

智慧；机智；整洁和时尚的外观
Meaning
intelligence; cleverness; neat and fashionable appearance
Example
Her smartness in solving problems impressed everyone.
她在解决问题时的智慧给大家留下了深刻印象。
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。
C1 adjective /ˈʃɑːdi/

shoddy

劣质
Meaning
badly made or done; of poor quality
Example
The contractor did a shoddy job on the repairs.
承包商在修理工作中做了劣质的工作。
A2 adjective /ˈsɛvənθ/

seventh

第七
Meaning
constituting number seven in a sequence; coming after the sixth
Example
Her birthday is on the seventh of July.
她的生日是七月七日。
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。
C1 noun ˈsʌb.tɛkst

subtext

潜台词
Meaning
Hidden meaning or message behind spoken or written words
Example
The subtext of his speech suggested disagreement.
他的演讲的潜台词暗示着不同意见。
C1 noun /stɛntʃ/

stench

臭味
Meaning
A very strong and unpleasant smell.
Example
The stench of garbage filled the alley.
垃圾的臭味充满了小巷。
A2 adjective /sɪk/

Sick

生病的; 恶心的; 不舒服
Meaning
unwell; having a disease or illness; feeling nauseous
Example
She stayed home from work because she was feeling sick.
她因为感觉不舒服而请假在家。
C1 adjective /ˈspaɪni/

spiny

多刺的
Meaning
covered with or full of spines; having sharp points
Example
The spiny cactus stood tall in the desert.
多刺的仙人掌在沙漠中挺立。
A2 adverb /ˈseɪf.li/

Safely

安全
Meaning
in a safe manner; without danger or risk
Example
Drive safely on the icy road.
在结冰的道路上安全行驶。
C1 noun /ˈstrɑːtəm/

stratum

层
Meaning
a layer or level of material, or a social class in society
Example
The upper stratum of society enjoyed privileges not available to others.
社会上层享有其他人无法获得的特权。
C2 noun /ˈsælvər/

salver

银托盘
Meaning
A tray, typically made of silver, used for serving food or drinks.
Example
The butler brought in the tea on a silver salver.
管家将茶水放在银托盘上端来。
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。
B1 adjective ˈʃɔːrt.tɜːrm

short-term

短期的
Meaning
Occurring over or involving a relatively short period of time.
Example
Investing in stocks can yield short-term profits.
投资股票可以带来短期收益。
C1 verb /ˈstɪp.jʊ.leɪt/

stipulate

规定
Meaning
to demand or specify a condition in an agreement or contract
Example
The contract stipulates that payment must be made within 30 days.
合同规定付款必须在30天内完成。
A1 verb /send/

send

发送
Meaning
to cause something to go or be taken to a particular destination; to transmit
Example
I will send you an email with the details.
我会给你发送一封包含详细信息的电子邮件。
C1 adjective səˈblaɪm

sublime

崇高的, 壮丽的, 庄严的
Meaning
Of such excellence, grandeur, or beauty as to inspire great admiration or awe.
Example
The sublime beauty of the mountain landscape took my breath away.
那座山脉的崇高美景让我屏住了呼吸。
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。
B2 noun /ˈsɛnət/

senate

参议院
Meaning
a legislative or governing body, typically the upper chamber in a bicameral legislature
Example
The senate voted in favor of the new healthcare bill.
参议院投票支持新的医疗保健法案。
A2 adjective /ʃaɪ/

Shy

害羞的; 腼腆的
Meaning
nervous or timid in the company of other people
Example
The shy student rarely spoke up in class discussions.
害羞的学生很少在课堂讨论中发言。
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
B1 verb /slɪp/

slip

滑倒
Meaning
to lose balance or fall while moving, or to accidentally slide from a position
Example
She slipped on the wet floor and fell.
她在湿滑的地板上滑倒了。
A1 verb /spend/

spend

花费
Meaning
to use money to buy something; to pass time
Example
I spend too much money on books.
我在书籍上花了太多钱。
A2 adjective /ˈsɪŋɡəl/

single

Meaning
only one; not one of several
Example
She bought a single ticket for the concert.
C1 adjective /sɪˈkluːdɪd/

secluded

隐蔽的
Meaning
Placed apart from other people or things; private and quiet.
Example
They spent their vacation in a secluded beach house.
他们在一个隐蔽的海滩小屋度过了假期。
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。
B1 noun /ʃɑːrk/

Shark

鲨鱼
Meaning
a large marine fish with sharp teeth and a cartilaginous skeleton
Example
The shark is a powerful predator of the ocean.
鲨鱼是海洋中的强大掠食者。
A1 noun /snoʊ/

Snow

幸福
Meaning
white frozen water that falls from clouds as soft flakes
Example
The children played happily in the fresh snow.
孩子们在新鲜的雪地上开心地玩耍。
C1 verb /ˌsuːpərˈsiːd/

supersede

取代
Meaning
To replace or take the place of something because it is more modern or effective.
Example
This new law will supersede the old regulations.
这部新法律将取代旧的规定。
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。
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 noun /ˈseɪnjər/

seignior

封建领主
Meaning
A feudal lord; a man of authority in medieval Europe.
Example
The seignior demanded taxes from the peasants.
封建领主向农民征税。
B2 noun /ˈskuːtər/

scooter

滑板车
Meaning
a small two-wheeled vehicle powered by an engine or electricity
Example
She rides a scooter to work every day.
她每天骑滑板车去上班。
B1 adverb /spəˈsɪfɪkli/

specifically

特别地
Meaning
in a clear and exact way
Example
He was specifically asked to handle the finances.
他被特别要求处理财务。
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 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。
B2 adjective /ˌsɪstəˈmætɪk/

systematic

系统的
Meaning
Done or acting according to a fixed plan or system; methodical.
Example
The company took a systematic approach to solving the issue.
公司采取了系统的方法来解决问题。
A2 proper noun /ˌsaʊθ əˈmɛrɪkə/

south america

南美洲
Meaning
a continent located in the Western Hemisphere, mostly in the Southern Hemisphere
Example
Brazil is the largest country in South America.
巴西是南美洲最大的国家。
C2 noun /səˈvɑːnt/

savant

Meaning
a learned person, especially a distinguished scientist or scholar; sometimes used in the phrase ‘savant syndrome’ for someone with exceptional abilities alongside developmental differences
Example
The conference keynote was delivered by a linguistic savant who studies endangered languages.
C2 noun /ˈstiː.vəˌdɔːr/

stevedore

装卸工
Meaning
A person employed to load and unload cargo from ships.
Example
The stevedores worked tirelessly to unload the cargo before dawn.
装卸工们不知疲倦地工作，直到黎明前卸下货物。
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 adjective /ˈsoʊbər/

Sober

清醒的；严肃而深思的；适度的
Meaning
not affected by alcohol; serious and thoughtful; moderate
Example
He remained sober throughout the celebration.
他在整个庆典期间保持清醒。
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。
B1 noun /ˈsʌməri/

summary

总结
Meaning
A brief statement of the main points of something.
Example
She wrote a summary of the book for her class.
她为她的课堂写了一份书籍总结。
B2 adjective /suːˈpɪə.ri.ər/

Superior

卓越; 优于平均水平
Meaning
higher in rank, quality, or importance; better than average
Example
This product is superior to all others in the market.
该产品在市场上优于所有其他产品。
C1 verb /ˈsɔːntər/

saunter

Meaning
to walk in a slow, relaxed manner without hurry or effort
Example
We sauntered along the riverside, stopping now and then to watch the boats.
B1 noun /ʃel/

Shell

壳
Meaning
hard outer covering of an animal; explosive projectile for a gun
Example
The artillery fired a shell at the enemy position.
炮兵向敌方阵地发射了一个炮弹。
A2 verb /ʃʌt/

shut

关上
Meaning
to close something, especially a door or window
Example
Please shut the door before you leave.
请在离开前关上门。
C1 noun /ˌsɛrənˈdɪpɪti/

serendipity

意外的好运
Meaning
The occurrence of events by chance in a happy or beneficial way.
Example
Finding that old photo album was pure serendipity.
找到那本旧照片集是纯粹的意外的好运。
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。
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。
C1 noun /ˈsteɪl.meɪt/

stalemate

僵局
Meaning
A situation in which no progress can be made or no party can win.
Example
Negotiations ended in a stalemate.
谈判陷入了僵局。
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。
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 adjective /sɪˈmɛtrɪkəl/

symmetrical

对称的
Meaning
having parts on either side that match or are the same in shape, size, or arrangement
Example
The artist designed a symmetrical pattern on the floor.
艺术家在地板上设计了一个对称的图案。
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。
B1 noun /skriːn/

Screen

屏幕
Meaning
a flat surface on which pictures or words are shown; a movable partition used to divide a room
Example
The movie was displayed on a large screen in the theater.
电影在剧院的大屏幕上播放。
C1 noun /sɪˈdʌk.ʃən/

Seduction

色诱; 诱惑
Meaning
the action of seducing someone; temptation to do something wrong
Example
He fell victim to the seduction of easy money.
他成为了快速赚钱诱惑的受害者。
B2 verb /ˈʃætər/

shatter

打碎
Meaning
To break suddenly into many small pieces.
Example
The glass will shatter if you drop it.
玻璃会碎掉，如果你把它摔下去。
B1 noun /ˈsmoʊkər/

smoker

吸烟者
Meaning
A person who smokes tobacco or other substances
Example
He is a heavy smoker and tries to quit every year.
他是一个吸烟者，每年都试图戒烟。
C1 noun /ˌsʌb.stɪˈtjuː.ʃən/

substitution

替换
Meaning
the action of replacing someone or something with another
Example
The substitution of the old system with the new one was difficult.
将旧系统替换为新系统是困难的。
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。