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B1 verb /swɪtʃ/

switch

切换
Meaning
to change from one thing to another; to exchange or replace
Example
I switched from coffee to tea.
我从咖啡转到茶。
B1 adjective /sɪnˈsɪər/

Sincere

真诚的; 真实的; 无做作
Meaning
honest and genuine in expressing feelings; free from pretense or deceit
Example
She gave me a sincere apology for her mistake.
她为自己的错误真诚地道歉。
B1 noun /ˈsʌb.weɪ/

Subway

地铁
Meaning
an underground railway system; an underground passage for pedestrians
Example
I take the subway to work every morning because it's faster than driving.
我每天早上乘地铁上班,因为它比开车更快。
B1 noun /ˈsʌb.mə.riːn/

Sub-marine

潜艇
Meaning
a warship with a streamlined hull designed to operate completely submerged in the sea
Example
The submarine dived deep into the ocean to avoid detection.
潜水艇潜入海洋深处以避免被发现。
B1 noun /ˈsiː.hɔːrs/

Sea-horse

海马
Meaning
a small marine fish with segmented bony armor, an upright posture, and a curled prehensile tail
Example
The seahorse gracefully floated among the coral reefs.
海马在珊瑚礁间优雅地漂浮。
B1 noun ˈstrætədʒi

strategy

战略
Meaning
A plan of action designed to achieve a long-term or overall aim.
Example
The strategy ensured success.
该战略确保了成功。
B1 noun /səˈpɔːtər/

supporter

支持者
Meaning
a person who supports someone or something
Example
She is a strong supporter of the local animal shelter.
她是当地动物收容所的强大支持者。
B1 verb /spɛl/

spell

拼写
Meaning
to write or name the letters of a word in order; to mean or result in something
Example
Can you spell your name for me?
你能为我拼写你的名字吗?
B1 noun /ˈslɪpər/

Slipper

拖鞋
Meaning
light, comfortable shoe without a back, worn indoors
Example
She put on her slippers before walking around the house.
她在走遍房子之前穿上了拖鞋。
B1 verb /seɪl/

sail

扬帆旅行
Meaning
to travel on water in a boat or ship using sails or by wind power
Example
They sailed across the Atlantic Ocean last summer.
他们去年夏天横渡了大西洋。
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。
B1 noun /slaɪs/

Slice

切片; 薄片
Meaning
a thin, flat piece cut from something larger
Example
Would you like a slice of pizza?
你想要一片披萨吗?
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.
B1 verb /spaɪ/

spy

间谍
Meaning
to secretly collect information about a person, group, or country
Example
He was caught spying on his neighbor through the window.
他在窗户旁边偷偷地监视邻居时被抓住了。
B1 noun /swɒn/

Swan

天鹅
Meaning
a large waterbird with a long curved neck and usually white plumage
Example
The elegant swan glided silently across the water.
那只优雅的天鹅静静地滑过水面。
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。
B1 noun ˈstrʌɡ.əl

struggle

斗争
Meaning
A forceful or violent effort to get free of restraint or resist attack; a determined effort under difficult circumstances.
Example
The struggle for independence united the nation.
独立斗争使国家团结。
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。
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。
B1 verb səˈpɔːrtɪŋ

supporting

支持
Meaning
Giving assistance to; helping to bear the weight of something.
Example
Supporting education initiatives helps reduce child labour.
支持教育倡议有助于减少童工。
B1 adjective /ˈsʌm.wʌt/

Somewhat

有点; 稍微; 适度
Meaning
to some extent; rather; moderately
Example
The movie was somewhat interesting but not great.
这部电影有点有趣,但不太棒。
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。
B1 noun /ˈʃel.tər/

Shelter

避难所
Meaning
a place giving temporary protection from bad weather or danger
Example
The hikers found shelter in a cave during the heavy rain.
登山者在大雨中在山洞里找到了避难所。
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。
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。
B1 noun, verb /ʃeɪd/

shade

Meaning
a sheltered or darker area where direct light is blocked; to block light from something
Example
We sat under the tree for some shade.
B1 verb /skrætʃ/

scratch

幸福
Meaning
to rub a surface or skin with something sharp or rough, often to relieve itching
Example
The cat scratched the door to be let in.
当她收到奖项时,她无法掩饰自己的幸福。
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。
B1 noun /steɪk/

steak

牛排
Meaning
a thick slice of meat, typically beef, cooked by grilling or frying
Example
He ordered a grilled steak with vegetables.
他点了一块配蔬菜的烤牛排。
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。
B1 noun /slaɪd/

Slide

滑梯
Meaning
a smooth surface for sliding down; a piece of playground equipment
Example
The children enjoyed playing on the slide at the park.
孩子们在公园的滑梯上玩得很开心。
B1 verb /ʃɪft/

shift

转移
Meaning
To move or change from one place, position, or situation to another.
Example
She had to shift her focus to the new project.
她不得不将注意力转向新项目。
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。
B1 noun /ˈspeʃəlɪst/

Specialist

专家
Meaning
a person who has specialized knowledge or training in a particular area; an expert
Example
She consulted a heart specialist about her condition.
她就自己的情况咨询了一位心脏专家。
B1 noun /sʌm/

sum

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 adjective /ˈsætɪsfaɪd/

satisfied

满意
Meaning
Pleased or content with what has been achieved or received.
Example
He felt satisfied after finishing his project.
完成项目后,他感到满意。
B1 adjective /ˈsɒlɪd/

solid

坚固
Meaning
firm and stable in shape; not liquid or fluid
Example
The ground was solid underfoot.
地面在脚下是坚固的。
B1 noun /ˈsoʊ.lər ˌsɪs.təm/

Solar system

太阳系
Meaning
the sun and all the planets, moons, asteroids and other objects that orbit around it
Example
Our solar system has eight planets orbiting the sun.
我们的太阳系有八个行星围绕太阳旋转。
B1 adverb /ˈsekəndli/

secondly

其次
Meaning
Used to introduce the second point in a list of arguments or ideas.
Example
Firstly, we need funding; secondly, we need a strong team.
首先,我们需要资金;其次,我们需要一支强大的团队。
B1 verb /ʃaʊt/

shout

喊叫
Meaning
to say something very loudly
Example
He shouted at the top of his lungs to get their attention.
他尽可能大声地喊叫,以引起他们的注意。
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 verb /səˈraʊnd/

surround

围绕
Meaning
To be all around someone or something.
Example
Mountains surround the small village.
山脉围绕着小村庄。
B1 noun ˈsɛʃənz

sessions

会议, 会议期, 时段
Meaning
A meeting of an official body, especially a court of law, to conduct its business; a period devoted to a particular activity.
Example
The sessions lasted for three hours.
会议持续了三个小时。
B1 verb /ˈsɪzər/

scissor

用剪刀剪
Meaning
to cut with or as if with scissors
Example
The tailor scissored the fabric neatly.
裁缝整齐地剪了布料。
B1 adjective /ˈskɪlfʊl/

Skilful

熟练的; 能手; 专家
Meaning
having or showing skill; expert and accomplished
Example
The skilful surgeon performed the operation with great precision.
熟练的外科医生以极高的精确度完成了手术。
B1 noun /sɒk/

sock

Meaning
a piece of clothing worn on the foot and lower part of the leg.
Example
He put on a pair of clean socks before leaving the house.
B1 noun /ˈsteɪt.mənt/

Statement

声明
Meaning
a definite or clear expression of something in speech or writing; an official account of facts
Example
The CEO issued a statement about the company's future plans.
首席执行官发布了一份关于公司未来计划的声明。
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。
B1 verb /stæmp/

stamp

Meaning
To bring down (one's foot) heavily on the ground; to imprint a mark or seal.
Example
She stamped her foot in frustration.
B1 noun /ˈsʌb.ɜːb/

Suburb

郊区
Meaning
a residential area outside the central part of a city; an outlying district of a city
Example
They moved to a quiet suburb to raise their children away from city noise.
他们搬到了一个安静的郊区,把孩子们远离城市的喧嚣。
B1 adjective /ˈsɪniər/

senior

高级
Meaning
having a higher rank or status; older or more experienced
Example
He is the senior manager in the department.
他是部门的高级经理。
B1 noun /ˈsʌn.set/

Sunset

日落
Meaning
the time in the evening when the sun disappears below the horizon
Example
The romantic sunset painted the sky in golden colors.
浪漫的日落把天空涂上金色。
B1 noun /səˈdʒes.tʃən/

Suggestion

建议; 建议
Meaning
an idea or plan put forward for consideration; advice or recommendation
Example
Do you have any suggestions for improving our team's productivity?
你有什么建议可以提高我们团队的生产力吗?
B1 verb /stretʃ/

stretch

拉伸
Meaning
to extend or expand; to make or become longer or wider
Example
Athletes stretch their muscles before exercising.
运动员在锻炼前拉伸他们的肌肉。
B1 adjective /strɪkt/

Strict

严格;要求严格遵守规则
Meaning
demanding exact conformity to rules; severe; rigorous
Example
The teacher is very strict about homework deadlines.
老师对作业截止日期非常严格。
B1 verb /sɪŋk/

sink

沉没
Meaning
to go down below the surface; to descend
Example
The ship sinks in the deep ocean.
船沉入深海。
B1 verb /səˈspɛkt/

suspect

怀疑
Meaning
to believe that someone has done something wrong; to doubt or mistrust
Example
I suspect he is lying about his whereabouts.
我怀疑他在谎报自己的下落。
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。
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。
B1 noun /ˈseɪ.lər/

Sailor

水手
Meaning
a person who works on a ship or boat; a member of a navy
Example
The experienced sailor navigated the ship through the storm.
经验丰富的水手驾船穿越风暴。
B1 adverb /ˈspeʃ.əl.i/

Specially

特别
Meaning
for a particular purpose; especially; specifically
Example
This gift was specially made for you.
这个礼物是特别为你做的。
B1 verb /sɪˈlekt/

select

选择
Meaning
to choose from a number of alternatives; to pick out
Example
Please select your favorite color.
请选择您喜欢的颜色。
B1 noun səˈluː.ʃənz

solutions

解决方案
Meaning
A means of solving a problem or dealing with a difficult situation.
Example
Biotechnology provides solutions to environmental challenges.
生物技术为环境问题提供解决方案。
B1 noun /ˈsæl.ər.i/

Salary

薪水
Meaning
a fixed regular payment, typically paid on a monthly basis
Example
She receives a good salary for her work as a teacher.
她作为教师的工作,得到了很好的薪水。
B1 noun /ˈsɛkʃən/

section

部分
Meaning
a distinct part or subdivision of something larger
Example
This section of the report needs further review.
报告的这一部分需要进一步审查。
B1 verb/adjective /sɪˈkjʊər/

secure

确保
Meaning
to make safe or protect; to fix something firmly in place
Example
Please secure the door before you leave.
请在离开前确保门锁好。
B1 noun /ˈspɪn.ɪtʃ/

Spinach

菠菜
Meaning
a vegetable with large dark green leaves that are eaten cooked or uncooked
Example
Fresh spinach is very nutritious.
新鲜的菠菜非常有营养。
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 /sɔːrs/

Source

源头; 来源
Meaning
a place, person, or thing from which something originates; the origin of information
Example
The river's source is high in the mountains.
这条河的源头位于群山之中。
B1 noun /stæf/

staff

员工
Meaning
a group of employees working together in an organization
Example
The staff at the hospital are very helpful.
医院的员工非常有帮助。
B1 noun /ˈsʌn.laɪt/

sunlight

阳光
Meaning
Direct light from the sun.
Example
Sunlight does not reach the abyssal depths of the ocean.
阳光无法到达海洋的深渊。
B1 verb /skriːm/

scream

尖叫
Meaning
to make a loud, high-pitched sound, usually because of fear, pain, or excitement
Example
She screamed when she saw the spider.
她看到蜘蛛时尖叫了。
B1 noun ˈseɪ.vɪŋ

saving

储蓄
Meaning
The practice of keeping and accumulating money for future use rather than spending it immediately.
Example
Regular saving habits ensure financial security.
定期的储蓄习惯确保财务安全。
B1 adjective /ˈspaɪ.si/

Spicy

辛辣
Meaning
having a strong, hot flavor from spices; containing spices
Example
This curry is too spicy for me to eat.
这道咖喱对我来说太辣了。
B1 noun /ˈswɛtʃɜːrt/

sweatshirt

运动衫
Meaning
A casual, long-sleeved pullover garment, typically made of cotton or fleece, worn for warmth or comfort.
Example
He wore a grey sweatshirt while jogging in the park.
他在公园慢跑时穿着灰色的斯威特衫。
B1 adjective /ˈsekənderi/

secondary

次要的
Meaning
Less important than something else; derived from or dependent on something primary.
Example
Safety is our primary concern, while speed is only secondary.
安全是我们的主要关注,而速度只是次要的。
B1 verb /ˈstɒpɪŋ/

stopping

停止
Meaning
Coming to a halt or pause.
Example
The ship is stopping at the Falkland Islands.
船只正在福克兰群岛停靠。
B1 noun /seɪk/

Sake

原因; 理由;
Meaning
purpose or reason for doing something; benefit or interest
Example
She worked overtime for the sake of her family's future.
她为了家人的未来加班。
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。
B1 noun səˈplaɪ

supply

供应。供给。
Meaning
A stock or amount of something supplied or available for use.
Example
Supply chains ensure resource availability.
供应链确保资源的可用性。
B1 verb /siːk/

seek

寻找
Meaning
to try to find or obtain something; to attempt or desire to achieve
Example
He decided to seek advice from his mentor.
他决定向他的导师寻求建议。
B1 adjective /ˈsuːtəbl/

suitable

合适
Meaning
appropriate or right for a particular person, purpose, or situation
Example
This dress is suitable for the wedding.
这件裙子适合婚礼。
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。
B1 noun ˈsɪs.təmz

systems

系统
Meaning
A set of connected things or parts forming a complex whole.
Example
Effective systems improve productivity.
有效的系统提高了生产力。
B1 adverb /səkˈsɛsfəli/

successfully

成功地
Meaning
in a way that achieves a desired result
Example
She passed the exam successfully after weeks of studying.
她经过数周的学习后成功通过了考试。
B1 noun /saɪt/

site

位置
Meaning
a location or place, often used for a specific purpose, such as a construction site or a website
Example
The construction site is ready for the next phase of the project.
建设现场已准备好进入项目的下一阶段。
B1 adjective ˈsen.sɪ.tɪv

sensitive

敏感
Meaning
Quick to detect or respond to slight changes, signals, or influences.
Example
Sensitive systems require precise handling.
敏感的系统需要精确的处理。
B1 adjective /ˈsæt.ɪs.fæk.tər.i/

Satisfactory

令人满意的
Meaning
acceptable; meeting requirements; adequate
Example
The test results were satisfactory.
测试结果令人满意。
B1 noun /ˈʃoʊldər/

Shoulder

肩膀
Meaning
the part of the body between the neck and the arm
Example
He carried the bag over his shoulder.
他把包拿在肩膀上。
B1 noun /ˈsɜr.fɪs/

Surface

表面; 上层
Meaning
the outside part or uppermost layer of something
Example
The submarine emerged to the surface of the ocean.
潜水艇浮出海面。
B1 noun /skɑːrf/

Scarf

围巾
Meaning
a length of fabric worn around the neck or head for warmth, protection, or fashion
Example
She wrapped a warm scarf around her neck in the cold weather.
她在寒冷的天气里围了一条温暖的围巾。
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。
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。
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。
B1 noun ˈsaɪləns

silence

沉默
Meaning
Complete absence of sound; quietness.
Example
Silence filled the air near the graves.
沉默充满了墓地附近的空气。
B1 noun /ˈseɪ.ɪŋ/

Saying

谚语
Meaning
a well-known phrase that expresses something true about life; a proverb
Example
There's an old saying that practice makes perfect.
有一句老话说,实践出真知。
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。
B1 adjective /ʃeɪpt/

shaped

成形的
Meaning
having a particular form or appearance
Example
The sculpture was shaped like a human figure.
雕塑被塑造成一个人形。
B1 noun /ˈsæm.ən/

salmon

鲑鱼
Meaning
A large fish with pink flesh, often eaten as food.
Example
They served grilled salmon for dinner.
他们晚餐时提供了烤鲑鱼。
B1 noun /seɪlz/

sales

Meaning
activities related to selling products or services
Example
The company saw a significant increase in sales during the holiday season.
B1 verb /stɛə/

stare

盯着
Meaning
to look at something with a fixed gaze
Example
She stared at the painting for hours.
她盯着画看了几个小时。
B1 noun, verb /stɒk/

stock

库存
Meaning
a supply of goods kept for sale or use; to keep or fill with goods
Example
The shop stocks a wide variety of products.
商店储存大量的商品。
B1 adjective /slaɪt/

Slight

轻微的; 细微的; 苗条的; 微妙的
Meaning
small in degree; not severe or intense; slim; thin
Example
There was a slight delay in the train schedule.
火车时刻表有轻微的延迟。
B1 noun /swet/

Sweat

汗水
Meaning
moisture exuded through the pores of the skin, typically as a reaction to heat, physical exertion, fever, or fear
Example
After running for an hour, he was covered in sweat.
跑了一小时后,他浑身是汗。
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。
B1 verb /ʃuːt/

shoot

射击 / 拍照
Meaning
to fire a bullet or arrow from a weapon; to take a photograph or film
Example
He learned how to shoot a bow and arrow.
他学会了如何用弓和箭射击。
B1 adjective /ˈsoʊ kɔːld/

so-called

Meaning
referred to as or known by a particular name or title, often misleadingly
Example
The so-called expert couldn't answer the question.
B1 noun /soʊl/

Soul

灵魂
Meaning
the spiritual or immaterial essence of a human being or animal; a person's emotional or intellectual nature
Example
She poured her heart and soul into her artwork.
她将自己的心和灵魂投入到艺术创作中。
B1 noun, verb /spoʊk/

spoke

辐条 / 说
Meaning
As a noun, a bar connecting the center of a wheel to its rim; as the past tense of 'speak'.
Example
The bicycle's spoke was bent after the accident.
自行车的辐条在事故后弯曲了。
B1 verb /spred/

spread

传播
Meaning
to extend over a larger area; to distribute; to apply
Example
The news spread quickly through the town.
新闻迅速在城镇传播。
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。
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。
B1 verb /ˈsætɪsfaɪ/

satisfy

满足
Meaning
to fulfill the desires, expectations, or needs of someone; to make content
Example
The delicious meal satisfied our hunger completely.
美味的食物完全满足了我们的饥饿。
B1 noun /sɔɪl/

soil

土壤
Meaning
The upper layer of earth in which plants grow.
Example
The soil in this area is reddish.
这个区域的土壤是红色的。
B1 adjective /spəˈsɪfɪk/

specific

具体的
Meaning
Clearly defined or identified; particular; exact.
Example
Make a specific plan to beat procrastination.
制定一个具体的计划以克服拖延。
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。
B1 noun /stiːl/

steel

钢铁
Meaning
a strong, hard metal made of iron and carbon
Example
The building was made from steel to ensure its durability.
建筑物是用钢铁建造的,以确保其耐久性。
B1 noun /ˈsɛt ʌp/

set-up

设置
Meaning
The arrangement or organization of something; a planned structure or scheme
Example
The company presented a new set-up for the office layout.
公司为办公室布局提出了一个新的设定。
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。
B1 noun sɪˈlek.ʃən

selection

选择
Meaning
The action or fact of carefully choosing someone or something as being the best or most suitable.
Example
The selection process is based on merit.
选择过程基于优点。
B1 noun /ˈspɛndɪŋ/

spending

Meaning
the act of paying money for goods or services
Example
Her spending on clothes was higher than expected.