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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。
A2 adjective /ˈsʌdən/

Sudden

突如其来的; 突然的; 出乎意料的;
Meaning
happening or done quickly and unexpectedly; abrupt
Example
There was a sudden change in the weather.
天气发生了突如其来的变化。
B2 verb /ˈskætər/

scatter

散播
Meaning
to spread or throw around in different directions
Example
The wind scattered the leaves across the yard.
风把叶子撒到院子里。
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 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。
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.
B2 adjective /ˈskɑː.lət/

Scarlet

猩红色
Meaning
a bright red color with a slightly orange tinge
Example
The scarlet roses in the garden looked magnificent in the morning light.
花园里的猩红色玫瑰在晨光下看起来非常壮丽。
B1 noun /ʃɔːr/

Shore

海岸; 岸边; 沙滩
Meaning
the land along the edge of a sea, lake, or other body of water
Example
We walked along the shore collecting seashells.
我们沿着海岸走，捡贝壳。
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。
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。
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。
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 noun /ˈskriːnɪŋ/

screening

筛查或放映
Meaning
the act of examining or testing people to detect disease or evaluate suitability; a showing of a movie or program
Example
The hospital offered free health screening for all employees.
医院为所有员工提供了免费的健康筛查。
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。
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 adjective /ˈsʌn.dri/

sundry

杂项
Meaning
Various or miscellaneous.
Example
The shop sells fruits, clothes, and sundry items.
这家店卖水果、衣服和各种商品。
B1 noun, verb /strɪŋ/

string

线
Meaning
a thin piece of cord or thread; to tie or fasten with a string
Example
She tied the package with a string.
她用一根线绑了包裹。
B1 adverb /sɪɡˈnɪfɪkəntli/

significantly

显著
Meaning
in a way that is large or important enough to have an effect
Example
The economy has significantly improved over the last decade.
过去十年中，经济显著改善。
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。
B1 noun /ˈsæm.pəl/

Sample

样本
Meaning
a small part taken as an example of the whole; a specimen
Example
The doctor took a blood sample for testing.
医生取了一个血液样本进行测试。
C1 noun /səˈlɪləkwi/

soliloquy

独白
Meaning
a speech in which a character talks to themselves, often used in drama to reveal inner thoughts
Example
Hamlet's soliloquy is one of the most famous passages in Shakespearean drama.
哈姆雷特的独白是莎士比亚戏剧中最著名的段落之一。
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。
C1 adjective /ˈsɒmbər/

somber

阴沉
Meaning
Dark or dull in color or tone; gloomy or serious.
Example
The funeral had a somber atmosphere.
葬礼有一种阴沉的气氛。
B2 noun /ˈspɛʃəlti/

specialty

专长
Meaning
a particular area of study, work, or interest; something in which a person or place excels
Example
Her specialty is pediatric medicine.
她的专业是儿科医学。
C2 adjective /ˌsɛm.iˈkɒn.ʃəs/

semiconscious

半意识的
Meaning
Only partly conscious; not fully aware of surroundings.
Example
He was semiconscious after the accident and could barely respond.
他在事故后半意识清醒，几乎无法回应。
C2 verb /ˈsnʌfəl/

snuffle

鼻子发出声音地呼吸
Meaning
to breathe noisily through the nose, often because of crying or a cold
Example
The child began to snuffle after crying for a long time.
孩子在哭了很久之后开始嗅鼻。
B2 verb /ˈskroʊlɪŋ/

scrolling

滚动
Meaning
Moving through content on a screen by sliding up or down.
Example
Scrolling through feeds wastes a lot of time.
在信息流中滚动浪费了很多时间。
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。
C2 noun /ˌsɪŋ.krəˈnɪs.ɪ.ti/

synchronicity

同步性
Meaning
The meaningful coincidence of two or more events that are not planned.
Example
The synchronicity of their thoughts amazed everyone.
他们思想的同步性让所有人都感到惊讶。
A1 adverb /suːn/

Soon

很快
Meaning
in a short time; before long; quickly
Example
The train will arrive soon.
火车很快就到。
B2 adjective /suːˈpɜːrb/

superb

极好的
Meaning
extremely good; excellent
Example
The hotel provided superb service during our stay.
酒店在我们停留期间提供了极好的服务。
C1 noun /sʌˈmeɪʃən/

summation

总和, 摘要
Meaning
The process of adding things together; a summary of points.
Example
The lawyer gave a powerful summation of the case.
律师对案件进行了有力的总结。
C2 noun /ˈsɪbɪləns/

sibilance

嘶嘶声
Meaning
A hissing or hushing sound, especially in speech with 's' or 'sh'.
Example
The poet used sibilance to create a soft, hissing effect in the verse.
诗人用西比兰斯在诗句中创造了一个柔和的嘶嘶效果。
C1 noun /səˈlaɪ.və/

Saliva

唾液
Meaning
the watery liquid secreted into the mouth by glands
Example
The dentist asked her to rinse the saliva from her mouth.
牙医让她把口腔里的唾液漱掉。
B2 noun /ˈsʌ.plɪ.mənt/

Supplement

补充
Meaning
something that completes or adds to something else; a dietary product
Example
She takes vitamin supplements to maintain her health.
她服用维生素补充剂来保持她的健康。
B2 verb /spɛər/

spare

额外给予 / 节省
Meaning
To give something that one has extra of; to refrain from harming or killing.
Example
Could you spare me a few minutes of your time?
你能给我一些你的时间吗？
A2 noun /ˌsɪtʃuˈeɪʃən/

Situation

情况; 事态
Meaning
a set of circumstances in which one finds oneself; a state of affairs
Example
We need to assess the current situation before making any decisions.
我们需要在做出任何决定之前评估当前情况。
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 noun /strəˈmoʊ.ni.əm ˌflaʊ.ər/

Stramonium flower

颠茄花
Meaning
A trumpet-shaped white or purple flower from the jimsonweed plant, known for its toxic properties
Example
The stramonium flower blooms at night with a sweet fragrance.
颠茄花在晚上盛开，散发出甜美的香气。
B2 verb /ˈstʌmbəl/

stumble

绊倒
Meaning
to trip or lose balance while walking or running; to make a mistake or falter
Example
He stumbled on the uneven pavement.
他在人行道上绊倒了。
C1 adjective /ˌsʌb.təˈreɪ.ni.ən/

subterranean

地下
Meaning
Existing, occurring, or done under the earth's surface.
Example
Subterranean water sources help sustain agriculture.
地下水源有助于维持农业。
B2 noun /ˈseɪf.ɡɑːrd/

Safeguard

保护措施
Meaning
measure or action designed to protect someone or something
Example
New safeguards were implemented to prevent data breaches.
已实施新的保护措施以防止数据泄露。
A1 noun /striːt/

street

街道
Meaning
a public road in a city or town, typically with buildings on one or both sides
Example
He walked down the street to the park.
他走在街上去公园。
A2 noun /siːn/

scene

场景
Meaning
a place or setting of an event or activity, or the part of a play or film
Example
The final scene of the movie was very emotional.
电影的最后一场景非常感人。
C2 verb /ˈsʌn.dər/

sunder

分裂
Meaning
To split apart or separate, especially with force.
Example
The war sundered families and friends.
战争使家庭和朋友分裂。
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。
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。
C1 noun sælˈveɪʃən

salvation

救赎
Meaning
Deliverance from sin and its consequences, believed by Christians to be brought about by faith in Christ.
Example
The story revolves around the theme of salvation.
故事围绕救赎的主题展开。
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。
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。
B1 noun /ˈsɪɡ.nəl/

Signal

信号
Meaning
a gesture, action, or sound that conveys information or instruction
Example
The traffic signal turned red, so we stopped.
交通信号灯变红了，我们停了下来。
A1 verb /seɪ/

say

说
Meaning
to speak words; to express something in words
Example
She said hello to me.
她对我说了你好。
C2 noun /ˈsɔː.dər/

Sawder

奉承; 奉承的话
Meaning
flattering or wheedling talk; soft soap
Example
His sawder couldn't convince anyone of his sincerity.
他的奉承无法说服任何人相信他的真诚。
B2 verb /smæʃ/

smash

打破
Meaning
to break something into pieces violently
Example
She smashed the glass in frustration.
她因沮喪而摔碎了玻璃。
B2 noun /skrɪpt/

script

剧本
Meaning
The written text of a play, film, or broadcast; handwriting style.
Example
The actor memorized his lines from the script.
演员从剧本中背诵了台词。
C1 noun/verb /smʌdʒ/

smudge

污点，脏污的印记
Meaning
a dirty mark or smear; to make something dirty or unclear by rubbing or touching
Example
She accidentally smudged her lipstick on the napkin.
她不小心把口红弄到餐巾纸上了。
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 adjective /ˌsuːprəˈmʌndeɪn/

supramundane

超世俗
Meaning
beyond the physical or ordinary world; transcendent
Example
The monk spoke of supramundane peace beyond material life.
和尚讲述了超越物质生活的超世俗的平静。
B2 noun /ˈʃʌtəl/

shuttle

在两个地点之间定期往返的交通工具
Meaning
a vehicle or craft that travels regularly between two places.
Example
The airport shuttle runs every 30 minutes.
机场接驳车每30分钟运行一次。
B1 noun /ˈsʌp.ər/

Supper

晚餐
Meaning
an evening meal, typically a light or informal one
Example
We usually have supper around seven o'clock.
我们通常在七点左右吃晚餐。
B1 noun /ˈspiːʃiːz/

Species

物种; 类型
Meaning
a group of living organisms that can reproduce with each other; a type or kind
Example
The Amazon rainforest is home to thousands of animal species.
亚马逊雨林是成千上万动物物种的家园。
C1 adjective /ˈsɪn.tɪ.leɪ.tɪŋ/

scintillating

闪耀的
Meaning
brilliantly clever, exciting, or sparkling
Example
Her scintillating conversation kept everyone entertained.
她那闪耀的谈话让每个人都感到娱乐。
B1 verb /spɔɪl/

spoil

破坏
Meaning
to damage or ruin something
Example
The rain spoiled the outdoor event.
雨水破坏了户外活动。
C1 noun səˌfɪs.tɪˈkeɪ.ʃən

sophistication

高度复杂性或精致的程度
Meaning
High level of complexity or refinement.
Example
The sophistication of modern AI technology is remarkable.
现代人工智能技术的复杂性令人惊叹。
B1 noun /ˈʃed.juːl/

Schedule

日程安排; 计划;
Meaning
a plan that lists things or events and the times when they will happen; timetable
Example
Please check your schedule before confirming the meeting time.
请在确认会议时间前查看您的时间表。
A2 noun ˈsɜːvɪsɪz

services

服务
Meaning
The action of helping or doing work for someone.
Example
Services in the healthcare industry are essential for well-being.
医疗行业的服务对于健康至关重要。
C1 adjective /ˈʃeɪp.ləs/

Shapeless

无形的
Meaning
having no definite or well-defined shape or form
Example
The fog created a shapeless mass in the distance.
雾气在远处形成了无形的团块。
A1 verb /spik/

speak

说
Meaning
to say words; to communicate verbally
Example
She can speak three languages fluently.
她能流利地说三种语言。
B2 verb /stɪŋ/

sting

刺痛
Meaning
to pierce with a sharp point; to cause sharp pain
Example
The bee stung him on his arm while he was gardening.
蜜蜂在他园艺时刺伤了他的手臂。
B2 noun /ˌsɛlf rɪˈspɛkt/

self-respect

自尊
Meaning
A feeling of pride and confidence in oneself; self-worth.
Example
She refused to compromise her self-respect by accepting unfair treatment.
她拒绝通过接受不公平的待遇来妥协自己的自尊。
C1 adjective /ˈsiː.di/

Seedy

充满种子; 肮脏且不名誉; 破败的
Meaning
squalid and disreputable; shabby and run-down; full of seeds
Example
They avoided walking through the seedy part of town at night.
他们避免在夜晚走过肮脏且不名誉的城市部分。
C1 verb /smɜrk/

smirk

得意的微笑
Meaning
to smile in a self-satisfied, smug, or silly way
Example
He smirked when he won the argument.
他在赢得争论时得意地笑了。
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。
B1 noun /ˌsaʊθˈiːst/

southeast

东南
Meaning
the direction that is between south and east; a region in that direction
Example
The city is located in the southeast of the country.
这座城市位于该国的东南部。
B2 noun /slʌm/

Slum

贫民窟
Meaning
a poor urban area with substandard housing and squalid conditions
Example
The government is working to improve conditions in the slum.
政府正在努力改善贫民区的条件。
C1 adjective ˌsɪn.əˈdʒɪs.tɪk

synergistic

协同的
Meaning
Relating to the interaction of elements that when combined produce a greater effect than the sum of their individual effects.
Example
A synergistic effect occurs when nutrients work together.
协同效应发生在营养素共同作用时。
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 /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。
B2 noun /siːdʒ/

Sieze

围困
Meaning
a military operation to capture a place by surrounding it and cutting off supplies
Example
The siege of the castle lasted for three months.
城堡的围困持续了三个月。
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 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。
C1 adjective /sɛkˈtɛəriən/

sectarian

宗派的
Meaning
relating to or characterized by the differences between sects, often leading to conflict
Example
The region has been troubled by sectarian violence for decades.
该地区几十年来一直受到宗派暴力的困扰。
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 /ˈstɪdʒiən/

stygian

阴暗
Meaning
extremely dark, gloomy, or forbidding
Example
They walked through the stygian cave with torches.
他们拿着火把走过了阴暗的洞。
A1 verb /ˈstʌdi/

study

学习
Meaning
to learn about something; to examine carefully; to research
Example
I study mathematics every evening.
我每天晚上学习数学。
A1 adverb /ˈsʌm.taɪmz/

Sometimes

有时
Meaning
at times; occasionally; now and then
Example
Sometimes I go for a walk in the evening.
有时我会在晚上散步。
B2 noun /ˈsɑːrdʒənt/

sergeant

中士
Meaning
A rank of non-commissioned officer in the armed forces or police.
Example
The sergeant gave orders to the soldiers before the mission.
中士在任务前向士兵发出命令。
C1 noun/verb /ˈsuː.tʃər/

suture

缝合
Meaning
A stitch or row of stitches holding together the edges of a wound or surgical incision.
Example
The doctor used a suture to close the wound.
医生使用了缝合线来闭合伤口。
C1 noun ˈsɛlfləsnɪs

selflessness

无私
Meaning
The quality of being concerned more with the needs of others than with one's own.
Example
Selflessness is a key value for community building.
无私是社区建设中的关键价值。
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。
B1 noun /ˈsʌb.stəns/

Substance

物质
Meaning
a particular kind of matter with uniform properties; the essential nature of something; material or content
Example
The scientist analyzed the unknown substance in the laboratory.
科学家在实验室分析了未知物质。
B2 verb /stɪə(r)/

steer

操控
Meaning
to guide or control the movement of a vehicle, vessel, or person
Example
He steered the car carefully through the narrow street.
他小心地把车开过狭窄的街道。
C1 adjective /səbˈvɜːrsɪv/

subversive

颠覆性的
Meaning
seeking or intended to undermine or overthrow an established system or authority
Example
The group was banned for its subversive activities.
该团体因其颠覆性活动而被禁止。
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。
C1 verb /ˈstɪntɪŋ/

stinting

吝啬地给
Meaning
to supply sparingly or with restrictions
Example
He never stinting his efforts to help the poor.
他从不吝啬自己的努力来帮助穷人。
C1 noun, verb /ˈskʌf.əl/

scuffle

冲突
Meaning
a short, confused fight or struggle; to engage in such a fight
Example
Two players scuffled on the field after the foul.
两名球员在犯规后在场上发生了冲突。
B2 verb /spɪt/

spit

吐口水
Meaning
to force liquid, especially saliva, out of the mouth
Example
He spat on the ground in anger.
他因愤怒在地上吐口水。
C1 noun /ˌsɪmbɪˈəʊsɪs/

symbiosis

共生关系
Meaning
A mutually beneficial relationship between different people or groups.
Example
The symbiosis between the two companies led to mutual growth.
两家公司之间的共生关系导致了共同的增长。
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。
B2 adjective /ˈslɒp.i/

Sloppy

马虎的; 脏的; 不经心做的
Meaning
careless; messy; done without care or attention to detail
Example
His sloppy handwriting was difficult to read.
他的潦草字迹很难读。
C2 noun /sɒmˈnæmbjʊlɪst/

somnambulist

嗣眠者
Meaning
A person who sleepwalks.
Example
The somnambulist wandered out of the house at night.
嗣眠者晚上走出屋外。
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 /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。
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。
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 noun /ˈskaɪˌskreɪpər/

Skyscraper

摩天大楼
Meaning
a very tall building of many stories
Example
The new skyscraper dominates the city's skyline.
这座新的摩天大楼主导着城市的天际线。
B2 adjective /skeərs/

Scarce

稀有的；难以找到的；以小量存在
Meaning
rare; not easily found; existing in small quantities
Example
Fresh water is becoming increasingly scarce in desert regions.
在沙漠地区，淡水变得越来越稀缺。
A2 adjective /ˈsɪli/

Silly

傻; 愚蠢
Meaning
foolish; lacking good sense or judgement
Example
Don't be silly, of course you can do it!
别傻了，当然你可以做到！
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。
A1 verb /set/

set

设置
Meaning
to put or place something in a position; to establish
Example
She set the book on the table.
她把书放在桌子上。
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 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。
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。
C2 adjective /sɪˈlæbɪk/

syllabic

音节的
Meaning
Relating to or based on syllables.
Example
The teacher explained the syllabic structure of the word.
老师解释了这个词的音节结构。
C1 adjective /ˈsɔːrdɪd/

sordid

可耻的
Meaning
involving immoral or dishonorable actions; dirty or unpleasant
Example
The newspaper exposed the politician's sordid past.
报纸曝光了那位政治家的可耻过去。
B2 noun /ˈsoʊlər ɪˈklɪps/

Solar eclipse

日全食
Meaning
an eclipse in which the sun is obscured by the moon passing between it and the earth
Example
The solar eclipse will be visible from our city next month.
下个月我们城市将能看到日全食。
B2 adjective /ˈʃɒkɪŋ/

shocking

令人震惊的
Meaning
causing surprise or disbelief; startling
Example
The news of the accident was shocking to everyone.
事故的消息令所有人震惊。
C1 adjective /ˈspɑːrtn/

spartan

斯巴达式
Meaning
showing simplicity and lack of luxury; austere
Example
He lived in a spartan room with just a bed and a chair.
他住在一个斯巴达式的房间里，只有一张床和一把椅子。
B1 noun /ˈsɜːdʒəri/

surgery

Meaning
a medical procedure involving the cutting of the body to treat a condition
Example
She underwent surgery to remove the tumor.
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。
A1 adjective /sæd/

sad

伤心
Meaning
feeling or showing sorrow; unhappy
Example
She felt sad after hearing the bad news.
听到坏消息后，她感到伤心。