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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。
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 /ˈsɪnjuː/

sinew

肌腱
Meaning
A tendon; figuratively, the source of strength, power, or resilience.
Example
The sinews in his arms stood out as he lifted the heavy box.
当他举起沉重的箱子时，他手臂上的肌腱明显凸出。
B2 noun, verb /stɛm/

stem

茎 / 遏制
Meaning
Noun: The main stalk of a plant. Verb: To stop or restrict the flow or development of something.
Example
The gardener cut the stem of the rose; New policies aim to stem the flow of pollution.
园丁剪下了玫瑰的茎；新政策旨在遏制污染的流动。
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 adjective /ˈskrɔːni/

scrawny

瘦弱
Meaning
very thin and bony, often looking unhealthy
Example
The scrawny boy could barely lift the heavy bag.
那个瘦弱的男孩几乎无法提起沉重的包。
C1 adjective /ˌsækrəˈlɪdʒəs/

sacrilegious

亵渎的
Meaning
Showing disrespect or irreverence toward something sacred.
Example
The painting was criticized as being sacrilegious.
这幅画被批评为亵渎的。
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。
C1 noun /səˈprɑːnoʊ/

soprano

女性或男孩的最高唱功
Meaning
the highest female or boy’s singing voice
Example
She sang beautifully in the soprano range during the concert.
她在音乐会期间以女高音的音域唱得非常美。
B1 noun /striːm/

stream

溪流
Meaning
A small, narrow river; a continuous flow of something.
Example
The stream of life is unstoppable.
生命的流动是无法阻挡的。
C1 noun /ˌsɛnsəˈbɪləti/

Sensibility

感性
Meaning
the ability to appreciate and respond to complex emotional or aesthetic influences; sensitivity
Example
Her artistic sensibility made her appreciate fine details in paintings.
她的艺术感性使她能够欣赏画作中的细节。
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。
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 noun /ˌstætʃuˈɛt/

statuette

小雕像
Meaning
A small statue, usually decorative or artistic.
Example
The artist won a gold statuette for his work.
艺术家因其作品获得了一座金色小雕像。
C1 verb /stoʊk/

stoke

Meaning
To add fuel to a fire; to encourage or increase a strong feeling or activity.
Example
The politician’s speech stoked anger among the crowd.
C1 noun /səbˈdʒɛkʃən/

subjection

征服
Meaning
the act of bringing someone or something under control or domination
Example
The people suffered under the subjection of a cruel ruler.
人民在一个残暴统治者的征服下受苦。
A2 preposition /sɪns/

since

自
Meaning
from a particular time in the past until now
Example
I have known her since childhood.
我从小就认识她。
C2 adjective /ˈsiːmli/

seemly

得体
Meaning
proper or appropriate in behavior or appearance
Example
It was not seemly to argue loudly during the ceremony.
在仪式期间大声争论是不合适的。
B2 adjective /stiːp/

steep

陡峭, 过高
Meaning
Having a sharp inclination or high slope; also can mean excessive (as in price).
Example
The hikers climbed a steep mountain trail.
登山者攀登了一个陡峭的山道。
C1 adjective /skəˈlæstɪk/

scholastic

学术的
Meaning
Relating to schools, education, or academic learning.
Example
The school organizes scholastic competitions every year.
学校每年举办学术竞赛。
B2 noun /ˈʃepərd/

Shepherd

牧羊人
Meaning
a person who tends and guards sheep
Example
The shepherd guided his flock to the green pasture.
牧羊人把他的羊群引导到绿色的牧场。
C1 noun /ˈseɪɑːns/

seance

灵媒会议
Meaning
A meeting where people attempt to communicate with the spirits of the dead.
Example
They held a seance to contact their late grandmother.
他们举行了灵媒会议，以联系已故的祖母。
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 adjective /ˈsplendɪd/

Splendid

壮丽的; 极好的; 印象深刻的
Meaning
magnificent; excellent; very impressive
Example
The castle looked splendid in the sunset.
城堡在日落时看起来很壮丽。
A2 adjective /ˈsʌðərn/

southern

南方的
Meaning
located in or facing the south; southern regions
Example
She moved to a southern city for work.
她为了工作搬到了一个南方城市。
B2 noun /ˈskɛlɪtən/

skeleton

骷髅
Meaning
The internal framework of bones that supports the body of a human or animal.
Example
The teacher showed the students a human skeleton in the biology class.
老师在生物课上向学生们展示了一个人类的骷髅。
A2 noun /ˈstrɔːbəri/

Strawberry

草莓
Meaning
a small red heart-shaped fruit with tiny seeds on the surface and sweet taste
Example
I love eating fresh strawberries with cream during summer.
我喜欢在夏天吃新鲜的草莓配奶油。
C1 noun স্ক্রোলিং অ্যাডিকশন

scrolling addiction

滚动成瘾
Meaning
A compulsive need to continuously scroll through content on digital devices, particularly smartphones and social media platforms.
Example
Scrolling addiction is a growing concern among smartphone users.
滚动成瘾在智能手机用户中是一个日益严重的问题。
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 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。
C1 adjective /ˈspraɪtli/

sprightly

活泼
Meaning
full of energy and life; lively
Example
The sprightly old man danced with joy at the wedding.
那位活泼的老人高兴地在婚礼上跳舞。
B2 noun /səˈspens/

Suspense

悬念
Meaning
a feeling of excited or anxious uncertainty about what will happen
Example
The movie kept us in suspense until the very end.
电影让我们一直处于悬念中，直到最后。
B2 adjective /ʃɪər/

Sheer

完全的; 绝对的; 透明的; 非常陡峭
Meaning
complete; absolute; transparent; very steep
Example
It was sheer luck that we found the place.
这是纯粹的运气，我们找到了这个地方。
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。
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。
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。
A1 noun /ʃɒp/

shop

商店
Meaning
a place where goods are sold to customers
Example
I need to go to the shop to buy some groceries.
我需要去商店买一些杂货。
C2 adjective /səˈpʌlkrəl/

sepulchral

与墓葬相关，阴森的
Meaning
Relating to a tomb or burial; gloomy, dismal.
Example
The abandoned house had a sepulchral silence about it.
废弃的房子弥漫着墓葬般的寂静。
C1 adjective /ˈspɛktrəl/

spectral

幽灵的
Meaning
Relating to a ghost or specter; ghostly. Also relating to a spectrum.
Example
The old mansion had a spectral atmosphere at night.
那座古老的宅邸晚上有一种幽灵般的氛围。
C1 noun, verb /səˈpiːnə/

subpoena

传票
Meaning
a legal document ordering someone to attend court; to summon someone with such a document
Example
The witness received a subpoena to appear in court next week.
证人收到了传票，要求下周出庭。
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。
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。
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.
B2 verb /səbˈmɪt/

submit

提交
Meaning
to present for consideration; to surrender; to yield
Example
Please submit your assignment by Friday.
请在周五之前提交您的作业。
A2 noun /stɛp/

step

Meaning
a movement made by lifting one foot and putting it down in a new position
Example
She took a step towards the door.
B2 verb /ˈstrʌɡlɪŋ/

struggling

挣扎
Meaning
Making forceful or violent efforts to get free of restraint or constriction; having difficulty achieving something.
Example
Many regions are struggling with economic recovery.
许多地区在经济复苏中挣扎。
B2 noun /ˌsɛpəˈreɪʃən/

Separation

分离；隔离；拆分
Meaning
the action or state of moving or being moved apart; the division of something into constituent or distinct elements
Example
The separation of the two countries was peaceful.
两个国家的分离是和平的。
B2 adverb /ˈsoʊlli/

solely

仅仅
Meaning
only; not involving anyone or anything else
Example
He is solely responsible for the decision.
他完全对这个决定负责。
B2 noun /səˈnɛərioʊ/

scenario

可能的情境
Meaning
a possible situation or sequence of events
Example
The company prepared for the worst-case scenario.
公司为最坏的情况做了准备。
B1 noun /ʃeɪm/

Shame

羞耻
Meaning
a painful feeling of humiliation or distress; something regrettable
Example
He felt deep shame for his dishonest behavior at work.
他因在工作中的不诚实行为感到深深的羞耻。
C1 noun ˌsæn.ɪ.taɪˈzeɪ.ʃən

sanitization

消毒
Meaning
The process of cleaning and disinfecting to eliminate germs and bacteria.
Example
Regular sanitization keeps appliances germ-free.
定期消毒保持设备无菌。
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。
B2 adjective /ˈsɒl.ɪ.ter.i/

Solitary

孤独; 隔离; 单独
Meaning
alone; without companions; single; isolated
Example
He lived a solitary life in the mountains.
他在山中过着孤独的生活。
A2 verb /ˈstɑːtɪŋ/

starting

开始
Meaning
beginning to do or experience something
Example
She is starting a new job next week.
她下周开始一份新工作。
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 adjective /spɑːrs/

sparse

稀少
Meaning
thinly scattered or distributed; not dense or abundant
Example
Vegetation was sparse in the desert.
沙漠中的植被稀少。
C1 verb /ˈsætəˌraɪz/

satirize

讽刺
Meaning
to mock or criticize something using satire
Example
The play satirizes the greed of modern corporations.
这部剧讽刺了现代公司的贪婪。
B2 noun /səˈplaɪə(r)/

supplier

供应商
Meaning
a person or company that provides goods or services
Example
The supplier delivered the products on time.
供应商按时交付了产品。
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。
C1 adjective /ˈstʌm.pi/

Stumpy

矮胖
Meaning
short and thick; having a short, thick appearance
Example
The stumpy little dog wagged its tail enthusiastically.
那只矮胖的小狗兴奋地摇着尾巴。
B2 adverb /ˈskeəs.li/

Scarcely

几乎; 几乎不; 仅仅
Meaning
hardly; barely; only just
Example
I could scarcely believe my eyes.
我几乎不敢相信自己的眼睛。
C1 adjective /ˈseɪlaɪn/

Saline

盐水的; 含盐的
Meaning
containing salt; salty; relating to salt water
Example
The saline solution is used for medical treatments.
盐水溶液用于医学治疗。
B2 noun səbˈstænʃəl ˈɪmpækt

substantial impact

重大影响
Meaning
A significant, considerable, and meaningful effect or influence.
Example
Substantial impact is possible even with a few hours of volunteering.
即使是几个小时的志愿者工作，也能产生重大影响。
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。
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。
C1 adjective /sɪmˈplɪstɪk/

simplistic

过于简化的
Meaning
treating complex issues as if they were much simpler than they really are
Example
His explanation was too simplistic and ignored key details.
他的解释过于简化，忽略了关键的细节。
C1 noun /ˈswiːt.miːt/

Sweetmeat

甜点
Meaning
a small piece of confectionery or candy; a sweet delicacy
Example
The children enjoyed the traditional sweetmeats during the festival.
孩子们在节日期间享受了传统的甜点。
C1 adjective /ˈstɪltɪd/

stilted

做作的, 不自然的
Meaning
Speech or writing that is stiff, unnatural, or overly formal.
Example
His speech sounded stilted and rehearsed.
他的演讲听起来做作且预先排练过。
C1 noun, verb /strænd/

strand

线 / 搁浅
Meaning
Noun: A single thin length of thread, wire, or similar. Verb: To leave someone or something without a way of moving or leaving.
Example
The storm stranded many tourists on the island.
暴风雨让许多游客滞留在岛上。
B2 adjective /steɪl/

Stale

陈旧的; 过时的; 不新鲜的
Meaning
no longer fresh; lacking originality or novelty
Example
The bread became stale after sitting out for three days.
面包放了三天后变得陈旧。
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。
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。
C1 noun /streɪt/

strait

海峡
Meaning
A narrow passage of water connecting two seas or two large areas of water.
Example
The Strait of Gibraltar connects the Atlantic Ocean and the Mediterranean Sea.
直布罗陀海峡连接大西洋和地中海。
B2 verb səˈpres

suppress

压制
Meaning
To forcibly put an end to; to restrain or subdue.
Example
Authorities must suppress criminal activities in campuses.
当局必须压制校园中的犯罪活动。
A2 noun /ˈsɒkər/

soccer

足球
Meaning
a sport in which two teams of eleven players each try to score goals by kicking a ball into the opposing goal
Example
He loves to play soccer with his friends.
他喜欢和朋友们一起踢足球。
A2 noun /sprɪŋ/

spring

春天
Meaning
the season between winter and summer when plants begin to grow
Example
Flowers bloom in the spring.
春天花开。
B2 noun /stɔːrk/

Stork

鹳
Meaning
large wading bird with long legs and a long neck
Example
The stork built its nest on top of the tall chimney.
鹳在高烟囱上建造了它的巢。
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。
C1 adjective /ˌsɛlf ɪˈfeɪsɪŋ/

self-effacing

谦虚的
Meaning
not drawing attention to oneself; modest
Example
Despite his success, he remained self-effacing and humble.
尽管他取得了成功，他仍然保持谦虚和谦逊。
A2 noun /ˈsɪŋ.ər/

Singer

歌手
Meaning
a person who sings, especially as a job or profession
Example
The singer performed beautifully at the concert last night.
歌手昨晚在音乐会上表现得非常出色。
B2 phrase ˈsɛvən ˈhæbɪts

seven habits

七个习惯
Meaning
Regular behaviors or actions that are done consistently over time, specifically referring to a set of seven key practices.
Example
Even habits help in maintaining a balanced lifestyle.
即使是习惯也有助于保持平衡的生活方式。
C1 noun /sɪlt/

silt

泥沙
Meaning
Fine sand, clay, or other material carried by running water and deposited as a sediment.
Example
The river deposited layers of silt along its banks.
河流在其河岸上沉积了层层的泥沙。
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。
B2 verb /ˈstɑːrtl/

startle

吓到
Meaning
To surprise or frighten someone suddenly.
Example
The loud noise startled the children.
大声的噪音让孩子们吓了一跳。
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。
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。
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。
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。
A2 noun /ˈstʌmək/

Stomach

胃
Meaning
the organ in the body where food is digested; the belly or abdomen
Example
My stomach hurts after eating too much.
吃太多后我的胃痛。
B1 noun /ʃrɪmp/

Shrimp

虾
Meaning
a small marine crustacean with a slender body and long legs
Example
We ordered grilled shrimp with garlic butter for dinner.
我们点了蒜蓉黄油烤虾做晚餐。
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。
B2 verb /ʃriːk/

shriek

尖叫
Meaning
to make a loud, high-pitched cry
Example
She shrieked when she saw the spider.
她看到蜘蛛时尖叫了。
C1 adjective ˌsʌbˈlɪm.ɪ.nəl

subliminal

低于意识阈值存在或运作，未被意识到的影响或感知
Meaning
Existing or operating below the threshold of consciousness; perceived by or affecting someone's mind without their being aware of it.
Example
Advertisements often have subliminal messages.
广告常常包含潜意识的讯息。
C1 adjective /ˈskwiːmɪʃ/

squeamish

容易感到恶心、头晕或反感
Meaning
easily made to feel sick, faint, or disgusted
Example
She felt squeamish at the sight of blood.
她看到血时感到恶心。
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 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。
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。
B2 adjective /ˈstɜːrdi/

sturdy

坚固
Meaning
strongly and solidly built; not easily weakened
Example
The carpenter made a sturdy wooden table.
木匠做了一张坚固的木桌。
C1 noun /sɪˈkriː.ʃən/

Secretion

分泌
Meaning
a process by which substances are produced and discharged from a cell or gland
Example
Insulin secretion is crucial for blood sugar regulation.
胰岛素分泌对血糖的调节至关重要。
B2 noun /ˌsɛkʃuˈæləti/

sexuality

性别认同
Meaning
a person's capacity for sexual feelings and orientation
Example
She spoke openly about her sexuality and identity.
她公开谈论了她的性别认同和身份。
C1 verb /sɪˈkluːd/

seclude

隔离
Meaning
To keep someone away from other people; to isolate.
Example
The monk chose to seclude himself in the mountains.
僧侣选择在山中独自生活。
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/verb /ˈsoʊdʒɜrn/

sojourn

短暂停留
Meaning
A temporary stay at a place; to stay temporarily
Example
She enjoyed a brief sojourn in Paris during the summer.
她在夏天享受了在巴黎的短暂逗留。
C2 noun /slaɪt/

sleight

技巧
Meaning
Skill or dexterity, especially in performing tricks.
Example
The magician amazed the crowd with his sleight of hand.
魔术师用他的技巧惊艳了观众。
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 adverb /ˈsoʊʃəli/

socially

社交地
Meaning
in a way that relates to society or social interaction
Example
He is very active socially and attends many events.
他在社交方面非常活跃，参加了许多活动。
C1 adjective /ˈstɛr.aɪl/

sterile

无菌
Meaning
Free from bacteria or other living microorganisms; incapable of producing offspring.
Example
The surgeon worked in a sterile environment to avoid infection.
外科医生在无菌环境下工作以避免感染。
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。
C1 noun /ˈskwɒlər/

squalor

贫困
Meaning
the state of being extremely dirty and unpleasant, especially due to poverty or neglect
Example
They lived in squalor without basic facilities.
他们在没有基本设施的贫困中生活。
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。
C1 noun /sɪlk klɔːθ/

Silk cloth

丝绸布料
Meaning
fabric made from natural fibers produced by silkworms
Example
The bride wore a beautiful dress made of silk cloth.
新娘穿着一件美丽的丝绸布料做的裙子。
C1 /skwɒt/

squat

蹲下
Meaning
to crouch or sit with knees bent and body close to the ground
Example
He squatted down to tie his shoes.
他蹲下来系鞋带。
A2 adjective /swiːt/

Sweet

甜的; 亲切的; 迷人的
Meaning
having a pleasant taste; kind and gentle; pleasing
Example
She has a sweet voice that everyone loves to hear.
她有一个甜美的声音，人人都喜欢听。
C1 noun /sɪˈsɛʃən/

secession

分裂
Meaning
The action of formally withdrawing from membership of a federation or body.
Example
The secession of the southern states led to the Civil War.
南方各州的分裂导致了内战。
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。
B2 noun /ˈsɒr.oʊ/

Sorrow

悲伤; 伤痛;
Meaning
a feeling of deep distress caused by loss or disappointment
Example
His heart was filled with sorrow after the tragedy.
悲剧后，他的心里充满了悲伤。
C1 verb /ˈstaɪmi/

stymie

妨碍
Meaning
to prevent or hinder the progress of something
Example
The new regulations could stymie small businesses.
新规章可能会阻碍小型企业的发展。
B2 noun /ˈspɔːrtsmən/

sportsman

运动员
Meaning
A person who is skilled in sports or enjoys participating in athletic activities.
Example
He is a true sportsman, always fair and respectful to his opponents.
他是一个真正的运动员，总是对对手公平和尊重。
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。
C1 noun, adjective, verb /səˈbɔːrdənət/ (noun/adjective), /səˈbɔːrdəˌneɪt/ (verb)

subordinate

下属
Meaning
lower in rank or position; to treat as less important
Example
He manages ten subordinates in his department.
他在他的部门里管理十个下属。
B2 adjective /spɒnˈteɪniəs/

Spontaneous

自发的
Meaning
done without planning; natural and unforced
Example
Their spontaneous dance in the rain was beautiful.
他们在雨中即兴的舞蹈非常美丽。