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C1 adjective /səˈsɛp.tə.bəl/

susceptible

容易受某种特定事物影响或损害的
Meaning
Likely or liable to be influenced or harmed by a particular thing.
Example
Children are more susceptible to infections.
孩子们更容易感染。
B1 adverb /səˈpraɪzɪŋli/

surprisingly

令人惊讶地
Meaning
in a way that causes surprise or amazement
Example
Surprisingly, she finished the entire project in just one day.
令人惊讶的是，她在一天之内完成了整个项目。
B2 adjective /ˈʃæl.oʊ/

Shallow

浅薄; 不深; 缺乏深入知识
Meaning
not deep; superficial; lacking depth of knowledge
Example
The shallow water is perfect for children to play.
浅水适合孩子们玩耍。
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 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。
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。
B2 noun ˌsænɪˈteɪʃən

sanitation

卫生
Meaning
Conditions relating to public health, especially the provision of clean drinking water and adequate sewage disposal.
Example
Good sanitation practices are key to preventing infestations.
良好的卫生实践是防止侵扰的关键。
B2 verb /ˈsʌməraɪz/

summarize

总结
Meaning
To give a brief statement of the main points of something
Example
She summarized the report in just a few minutes.
她在几分钟内总结了报告。
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。
B2 noun /spɑːrk/

Spark

火花
Meaning
a small fiery particle thrown off from a fire; a flash of light; something that triggers or initiates
Example
A spark from the campfire ignited the dry leaves.
篝火中的一颗火花点燃了干叶。
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。
C1 noun /ˈsɔːrsəri/

sorcery

巫术
Meaning
the use of magical powers, especially through spells and enchantments
Example
The villagers believed the illness was caused by sorcery.
村民们相信疾病是由巫术引起的。
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。
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。
C1 noun /ˈsɜːrmən/

sermon

讲道
Meaning
A religious discourse delivered by a preacher, often offering moral instruction or spiritual guidance.
Example
The pastor gave a moving sermon about compassion and forgiveness.
牧师做了一个关于同情和宽恕的感人讲道。
C2 noun /ˈsʌbtərˌfjuːdʒ/

subterfuge

欺诈手段
Meaning
Deceit used to achieve one's goal; a trick or excuse to evade something.
Example
They used subterfuge to avoid paying taxes.
他们使用欺诈手段来避免缴税。
B2 adjective /ˈsɪtʃueɪtɪd/

situated

位于
Meaning
located in a particular place or position
Example
The hotel is situated near the beach.
酒店位于海滩附近。
A2 noun /ˈsɪk.nəs/

Sickness

疾病; 病痛
Meaning
the state of being ill; a disease or illness
Example
She took time off work due to sickness.
她因病休假。
B1 noun /ˈsɛtɪŋ/

setting

背景
Meaning
the environment or place where something happens
Example
The setting of the movie was a beautiful beach.
电影的背景是一个美丽的海滩。
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。
C1 noun /sɪˈnɒpsɪs/

synopsis

概述
Meaning
a brief summary of the main points of a text, film, or research
Example
The publisher asked the author to submit a one-page synopsis of the novel.
出版商要求作者提交小说的单页概述。
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。
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。
B2 verb /skriːtʃ/

screech

发出尖锐的声音
Meaning
to make a loud, high-pitched and unpleasant sound
Example
The car screeched to a halt.
那辆车发出了刺耳的声音并猛地停下。
B2 verb səˈsteɪnd

sustained

持续的
Meaning
Strengthened and supported; not allowed to weaken or fail.
Example
The proposal was not sustained.
该提案没有得到支持。
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。
C1 noun /ˈsʌn.stroʊk/

Sunstroke

中暑
Meaning
a serious condition caused by overheating from prolonged exposure to high temperatures
Example
The worker suffered from sunstroke after working outside all day.
工人在外面工作了一整天后中暑了。
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。
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。
B1 noun/adjective /ˈsmoʊ.kɪŋ/

smoking

吸烟
Meaning
The act of inhaling and exhaling the smoke of tobacco or other substances; wearing a tuxedo (adjective, formal context).
Example
Smoking is prohibited inside the building.
建筑物内禁止吸烟。
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.
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。
C1 noun səˈsteɪ.nə.bəl tekˈnɒl.ə.dʒi

sustainable technology

可持续技术
Meaning
Technology designed to meet present needs without compromising future generations' ability to meet their needs.
Example
Sustainable technology ensures a cleaner future.
可持续技术确保更清洁的未来。
A1 noun /ˈʃɒpɪŋ/

shopping

购物
Meaning
the activity of going to shops to buy things
Example
She spent the afternoon shopping for clothes.
她下午花时间去购物买衣服。
A2 verb /səˈpəʊz/

suppose

假设
Meaning
to assume or believe something is true without proof
Example
I suppose she will be here soon.
我猜你很快会到这里。
C1 noun /sɪˈtɑːr/

Sitar

锡塔尔
Meaning
a traditional Indian stringed musical instrument with a long neck and resonating body
Example
The sitar creates beautiful ragas in Indian classical music.
锡塔尔在印度古典音乐中创造美丽的拉嘎。
C1 noun ˈsʌs.tɪ.nəns

Sustenance

维持生命的食物或支持
Meaning
Food or support necessary for sustaining life
Example
Water is essential for human sustenance.
水是人类生存的必要条件。
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。
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 /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。
C1 adjective /ˈsæk.rəˌsæŋkt/

sacrosanct

神圣不可侵犯的
Meaning
Regarded as too important or valuable to be interfered with; sacred.
Example
Freedom of speech is considered sacrosanct in democratic societies.
言论自由在民主社会中被视为神圣不可侵犯的。
C2 adjective /stɛnˈtɔːriən/

stentorian

震耳欲聋
Meaning
Extremely loud and powerful in sound.
Example
The teacher’s stentorian voice quieted the noisy classroom.
老师那震耳欲聋的声音让嘈杂的教室安静了下来。
B1 noun /ˈsʌn.flaʊər/

Sun flower

向日葵
Meaning
a large yellow flower that turns to face the sun
Example
The sunflower field looked amazing in the bright sunlight.
向日葵田在明亮的阳光下看起来很美。
C1 adjective /ˈspel.baʊnd/

Spellbound

着迷的; 迷住的
Meaning
completely fascinated and unable to move or think about anything else; enchanted
Example
The children sat spellbound as the magician performed his tricks.
孩子们看到魔术师表演时都目瞪口呆。
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。
C2 noun /sɒl/

sol

索尔（音乐音阶的第五个音符）
Meaning
The fifth note of the sol-fa musical scale (do, re, mi, fa, sol, la, ti); also the Latin word for sun
Example
The choir practiced singing the note sol during rehearsal.
合唱团在排练时练习唱索尔音符。
C1 noun səˈsteɪnəbəl ˈpræktɪsɪz

sustainable practices

可持续实践
Meaning
Methods and activities that can be maintained over time without depleting natural resources or harming the environment.
Example
Sustainable practices are vital for environmental preservation.
可持续实践对于环境保护至关重要。
B2 verb /stʌn/

stun

震惊, 使昏迷
Meaning
to shock or surprise someone greatly; to knock someone unconscious or dazed
Example
The news of her sudden resignation stunned everyone.
她突然辞职的消息让大家都震惊了。
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。
C1 noun /ˈʃeɪvɪŋ/

shaving

剃须
Meaning
the act of removing hair with a razor; a thin strip or piece shaved from something
Example
He bought a new cream for shaving.
他买了一款新的剃须膏。
A2 noun /spuːn/

Spoon

勺子
Meaning
an implement consisting of a small, shallow bowl on a long handle, used for eating, stirring, and serving food
Example
He used a spoon to eat his soup.
他用勺子吃汤。
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。
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。
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 adjective /ˈslæp.dæʃ/

slapdash

草率
Meaning
done too quickly and carelessly; hasty and careless
Example
The report was written in a slapdash manner, full of errors.
报告写得草率，充满了错误。
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。
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 adjective /sɪˈnɜːrdʒɪk/

synergic

协同的
Meaning
Working together in a cooperative and effective manner.
Example
The two departments have a synergic relationship that boosts productivity.
两个部门有着协同关系，促进了生产力的提高。
C1 noun /səˈnɑːtə/

sonata

音乐作品 (奏鸣曲)
Meaning
A musical composition for one or more instruments, typically in several movements.
Example
She performed a beautiful Beethoven sonata on the piano.
她在钢琴上演奏了贝多芬的美丽奏鸣曲。
C1 verb /ˈsɪnɚdʒaɪzd/

synergized

协同, 协调, 合作
Meaning
Combine in such a way that the total effect is greater than the sum of the individual effects.
Example
The teams were synergized to maximize productivity.
团队被协同工作以最大化生产力。
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。
B2 noun /sneɪl/

Snail

蜗牛
Meaning
a small soft creature with a shell on its back that moves very slowly
Example
The snail left a shiny trail as it crawled across the leaf.
蜗牛在叶子上爬行时留下了一条闪亮的痕迹。
C2 noun /səˈnɛs.əns/

senescence

衰老
Meaning
The process of growing old or the condition of aging.
Example
The biologist studied senescence in plants to understand aging.
生物学家研究了植物中的衰老过程，以理解衰老。
B2 noun /stɪŋk/

Stink

臭味; 恶臭
Meaning
a strong unpleasant smell; bad odor
Example
The garbage created a terrible stink in the kitchen.
垃圾在厨房里产生了可怕的臭味。
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。
B2 noun səˈsteɪnəbl dɪˈvɛləpmənt

Sustainable Development

可持续发展
Meaning
Development that meets present needs without compromising the ability of future generations to meet their own needs.
Example
Eco-tourism contributes to sustainable development in local communities.
生态旅游有助于当地社区的可持续发展。
B2 noun /ˈsiː.krə.si/

Secrecy

保密
Meaning
the practice of keeping something secret; the state of being kept hidden
Example
The project was conducted in complete secrecy.
该项目是在完全保密的情况下进行的。
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。
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。
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。
C1 noun /ˈsteɪ.ʃən.ər/

Stationer

文具商
Meaning
a person who sells paper, pens, pencils, and other office supplies
Example
The stationer recommended the best pens for writing exams.
文具商推荐了最适合考试的钢笔。
C2 noun /səbˈdʌk.ʃən/

subduction

地壳的一个层次向下移动，进入下方的地幔。
Meaning
The lateral and downward movement of the edge of a plate of the earth's crust into the mantle beneath another plate.
Example
The Pacific Ring of Fire is an area of intense subduction.
太平洋火环是一个强烈的俯冲区域。
C2 noun /ˈskæb.ərd/

scabbard

剑鞘
Meaning
A sheath for the blade of a sword or dagger, typically made of leather or metal.
Example
The knight drew his sword from the scabbard.
骑士从剑鞘中拔出了剑。
C1 adjective /ˈsʌmp.tʃu.əs/

sumptuous

奢华的
Meaning
Splendid and expensive-looking; luxurious.
Example
The guests were treated to a sumptuous banquet.
客人们被招待了一场奢华的宴会。
B2 noun /səˈvaɪvl/

survival

生存
Meaning
the state of continuing to live or exist, typically in difficult conditions
Example
Survival in the wild can be a challenging experience.
在野外生存可能是一次充满挑战的经历。
B2 verb /slæʃ/

slash

切割
Meaning
to cut with a sharp blade; to reduce drastically
Example
The company slashed prices to attract more customers.
公司大幅削减价格以吸引更多顾客。
C1 noun /ˌsʌpəˈzɪʃən/

supposition

假设
Meaning
An assumption or belief that something is true without certain proof.
Example
His plan was based on the supposition that the market would recover quickly.
他的计划是基于市场将迅速恢复的假设。
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 adjective /ˈsæljʊˌtɛri/

salutary

有益的
Meaning
Producing good effects; beneficial, especially after something unpleasant.
Example
The accident was a salutary reminder to drive carefully.
这场事故是一个有益的提醒，要小心驾驶。
B2 verb /sniːk/

sneak

Meaning
to move quietly and secretly to avoid being noticed
Example
He tried to sneak into the house without waking anyone.
C1 noun /ˈsɪlk.wɜːrm/

Silk-worm

蚕
Meaning
the caterpillar of a moth that produces silk fibers used to make silk fabric
Example
Silkworms feed on mulberry leaves to produce silk.
蚕虫以桑叶为食，产生丝绸。
C2 noun /ˈsɛkstənt/

sextant

六分仪
Meaning
a navigational instrument with a graduated arc of 60°, used to measure the angle between a celestial object and the horizon
Example
Using a sextant, the navigator fixed the ship’s position at noon.
使用六分仪，导航员在中午确定了船的位置。
B1 verb /sərˈvaɪv/

survive

生还
Meaning
To continue to live or exist after a difficult event or situation.
Example
He managed to survive the storm.
他成功地生还了风暴。
B2 verb /skoʊld/

scold

责骂
Meaning
to criticize angrily; to rebuke
Example
The teacher scolded the students for being late.
老师因为学生迟到而责骂他们。
C1 verb /ˈsaɪdˌtræk/

sidetrack

分心
Meaning
To distract from the main subject or activity.
Example
She was sidetracked by an unexpected phone call.
她被一个意外的电话打断了。
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。
B2 noun /strɪp/

Strip

一条长而窄的布、纸、塑料或其他材料带
Meaning
a long narrow piece of cloth, paper, plastic, or other material
Example
She tore a strip of paper from the notebook.
她从笔记本上撕下一条纸带。
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。
B2 verb /ˈsuːpərvaɪz/

supervise

监督
Meaning
to watch and direct a person or activity to ensure things are done correctly
Example
The teacher supervises students during the exam.
老师在考试期间监督学生。
C2 noun /ˈskʌl.i.ən/

scullion

厨房仆人
Meaning
a servant assigned the most menial kitchen tasks
Example
In medieval times, a scullion was responsible for cleaning pots and pans.
在中世纪，厨房仆人负责清洁锅碗和煎锅。
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。
C1 verb /səbˈvɜːrt/

subvert

Meaning
to undermine or overthrow an established system, authority, or institution
Example
The rebels tried to subvert the government.
A1 verb /stɒp/

stop

停止
Meaning
to cease moving or operating; to halt; to prevent
Example
Please stop talking during the movie.
请在电影期间停止说话。
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.
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
B1 noun /ˈseɪ.vɪŋz/

savings

储蓄
Meaning
Money that is saved, especially in a bank or official scheme for future use.
Example
Many people invest their savings in real estate.
许多人将他们的储蓄投资于房地产。
A1 adjective /ˈsɪmpəl/

Simple

简单的; 容易的; 不复杂
Meaning
easy to understand or do; not complicated
Example
This is a simple recipe that anyone can follow.
这是一个简单的食谱，任何人都可以跟随。
C2 noun /ˈsɑːrdʒənt ət ɑːrmz/

sergeant-at-arms

警卫员
Meaning
An officer responsible for maintaining order during meetings or legislative sessions.
Example
The sergeant-at-arms escorted the disruptive member out of the hall.
警卫员把扰乱秩序的成员从大厅带了出去。
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。
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 noun səˈsteɪnəbəl ænd kəˈlæbərətɪv əˈproʊtʃ

sustainable and collaborative approach

可持续和协作的方法
Meaning
A method of working together that can be maintained over time without depleting resources or causing harm.
Example
A sustainable and collaborative approach is crucial for solving environmental problems.
可持续和协作的方法对于解决环境问题至关重要。
C1 verb /səˈfɪstɪkeɪt/

sophisticate

使精致
Meaning
to make something more complex or refined; to educate or develop in taste and manners
Example
Traveling abroad helped sophisticate his worldview.
出国旅行帮助他完善了世界观。
C1 noun /strəˈtiː.dʒɪk ˈɪn.saɪts/

strategic insights

战略洞察力
Meaning
Deep understanding and wisdom gained through careful analysis for planning purposes.
Example
Strategic insights guide policymaking.
战略洞察力引导政策制定。
A2 adjective /ˈselfɪʃ/

Selfish

自私
Meaning
caring only about oneself rather than others
Example
He was too selfish to share his food with others.
他太自私了，不愿与他人分享他的食物。
C1 verb /ˈstriːmlaɪnɪŋ/

streamlining

精简
Meaning
The process of making an organization or system more efficient by simplifying or eliminating unnecessary steps
Example
Streamlining processes can significantly reduce operational costs.
精简过程可以显著减少运营成本。
C1 noun /ˈskævɪndʒər/

scavenger

食尸者 / 垃圾收集者
Meaning
an animal or person that feeds on dead or discarded material
Example
Vultures are natural scavengers that clean up the environment.
秃鹫是自然的清道夫，清理环境。
C1 noun /ˈskep.tɪ.sɪ.zəm/

skepticism

怀疑主义, 疑虑
Meaning
A skeptical attitude; doubt as to the truth of something.
Example
His skepticism about new technology often makes him resistant to change.
他对新技术的怀疑主义使他常常抗拒改变。
C1 noun /ˈstaɪləs/

stylus

触控笔
Meaning
a small tool used for writing, drawing, or touching screens
Example
She used a stylus to draw on her tablet.
她使用触控笔在平板电脑上绘画。
B1 verb, adjective /spɛnt/

spent

花费的, 精疲力竭的
Meaning
Past tense and past participle of 'spend'; also used as an adjective meaning exhausted or used up.
Example
She spent all her energy preparing for the exam.
她为考试花费了所有的精力。
C1 noun /straɪf/

strife

冲突, 争斗
Meaning
angry or violent conflict; struggle or discord
Example
The region has been torn apart by political strife.
该地区已被政治冲突撕裂。
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。
A1 adjective /stɪl/

still

静止
Meaning
not moving or making a sound
Example
The water was still, reflecting the sky.
水面静止，反射着天空。
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。
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。
C2 noun /sɪˈdɪʃ.ən/

Sedition

煽动罪
Meaning
conduct or speech inciting people to rebel against authority; treason
Example
The activist was charged with sedition for his inflammatory speeches.
因其煽动性言论，该活动家被控煽动罪。
C1 noun ˌsɪstəˈmætɪk ˈseɪvɪŋz

systematic savings

系统化储蓄
Meaning
A structured and organized approach to regularly saving money according to a planned schedule
Example
Systematic savings can mitigate financial crises in old age.
系统化储蓄可以减轻老年时期的财务危机。
A2 adjective /skɛrd/

scared

害怕的
Meaning
feeling afraid or worried
Example
She was scared of the dark.
她害怕黑暗。
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。
C2 noun /ˈsɪʒ.ən/

scission

分裂
Meaning
the act of cutting or dividing something
Example
The political party suffered a scission over ideological disputes.
政党因意识形态争议而经历了分裂。
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。
B1 noun /stoʊv/

Stove

炉子
Meaning
a kitchen appliance used for cooking food by applying heat
Example
She cooked dinner on the gas stove.
她在煤气炉上做晚餐。