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C1 noun ˈsɪn.tæks

syntax

语法
Meaning
The arrangement of words and phrases to create well-formed sentences in a language.
Example
Programming languages follow strict syntax rules.
编程语言遵循严格的语法规则。
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。
B2 verb /soʊ/

sow

播种
Meaning
to plant seeds in the ground; to scatter seeds for growing
Example
The farmer will sow wheat seeds in the field tomorrow.
农民明天将在田地里播种小麦种子。
C1 verb /ˈskʌt.əl/

scuttle

幸福
Meaning
To run hurriedly with short, quick steps; or to deliberately sink a ship.
Example
The children scuttled back to their seats when the teacher entered.
她在收到奖项时无法掩饰她的幸福感。
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？
C1 adjective ˈsɛd(ə)ntəri

sedentary

久坐的
Meaning
Characterized by much sitting and little physical activity.
Example
A sedentary lifestyle can lead to numerous health problems.
久坐的生活方式可能导致多种健康问题。
A2 noun /sɔːlt/

Salt

盐
Meaning
white crystalline substance used for seasoning food; sodium chloride
Example
Please add some salt to the soup to enhance its flavor.
请在汤里再加一些盐以提升风味。
B2 verb /ˈspɛʃəˌlaɪz/

specialize

专攻
Meaning
to focus on a particular subject or activity and become an expert in it
Example
He decided to specialize in cardiology.
他决定专攻心脏病学。
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。
B2 verb /straɪd/

stride

大步走；取得进展
Meaning
to walk with long, decisive steps; to make progress
Example
She strode confidently across the stage.
她自信地走过舞台。
C2 noun /ˈʃɑːdənfrɔɪdə/

schadenfreude

从他人的不幸中获得的快乐
Meaning
pleasure derived from another person's misfortune
Example
He felt a sense of schadenfreude when his rival failed.
当他的对手失败时，他感到一阵沙登弗洛伊德。
C2 adjective /spɪk/

Spick

极其干净整洁；完美无瑕
Meaning
extremely clean and neat; immaculate
Example
The house was spick and span after the cleaning.
清洁后，房子变得一尘不染，整洁如新。
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 /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 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 adjective /ˈstɒdʒi/

stodgy

沉闷的，老式的
Meaning
Dull, uninspired, or old-fashioned; also heavy and hard to digest when referring to food.
Example
The lecture was so stodgy that many students struggled to stay awake.
讲座太沉闷了，以至于许多学生难以保持清醒。
B2 adjective /ˈstɑː.ri/

Starry

星光灿烂的; 闪亮的;
Meaning
full of stars; shining like stars; relating to stars
Example
We enjoyed the starry night sky while camping in the mountains.
我们在山区露营时，享受着星光灿烂的夜空。
C1 noun /ˈsʌtlti/

subtlety

微妙
Meaning
The quality or state of being subtle.
Example
She understood the subtlety of the situation.
她理解了局势的微妙之处。
A2 verb /sɜːrtʃ/

search

搜索
Meaning
to look carefully for someone or something; to examine thoroughly
Example
The police searched the house for evidence.
警察搜查了房子以寻找证据。
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 adjective /ˌsuː.pəˈfɪʃ.əl/

superficial

表面
Meaning
Existing or occurring at or on the surface; not thorough or deep.
Example
His understanding of the subject was rather superficial.
他对这个主题的理解相当表面。
A2 noun /ˈsɪriz/

Series

系列
Meaning
a number of events, objects, or people of a similar or related kind coming one after another; a set of related television or radio programmes
Example
The detective series ran for five successful seasons.
这部侦探系列剧播出了五季并取得了成功。
C2 noun /sælv/

salve

药膏
Meaning
An ointment used to promote healing of the skin or as protection.
Example
She applied a salve to the burn on her hand.
她在手上的烧伤处涂抹了药膏。
C1 noun ˈsɒl.vən.si

solvency

拥有超过负债的资产; 偿还债务的能力
Meaning
The possession of assets in excess of liabilities; ability to pay debts.
Example
The company's solvency improved after restructuring.
公司在重组后偿付能力得到了改善。
C1 verb /smɛlt/

smelt

冶炼
Meaning
to extract metal from its ore by heating and melting
Example
The workers smelt iron from its ore in the factory.
工人在工厂中从矿石中冶炼铁。
B2 adjective ˈsiːm.ləs

seamless

无缝
Meaning
A process or service that works without any interruption.
Example
A seamless checkout process improves user satisfaction.
无缝结账流程提高了用户满意度。
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 /ˌsæl.jʊˈteɪ.ʃən/

Salutation

问候; 善意的表达
Meaning
a greeting; an expression of goodwill
Example
The letter began with a formal salutation.
这封信以正式的问候开始。
C1 noun /ˈsɔːl.tɪd fɪʃ/

Salted fish

咸鱼
Meaning
fish preserved with salt; dried and salted fish for storage
Example
Salted fish is a traditional way to preserve seafood.
咸鱼是保存海鲜的传统方法。
C1 noun /ˈskwɒtər/

squatter

非法占领者
Meaning
a person who unlawfully occupies an uninhabited building or unused land
Example
The police removed the squatters from the abandoned house.
警方将非法占领者从废弃的房屋中驱逐了出去。
C2 adjective /ˌsuː.pər.ɪˈrɑː.ɡə.tɔːr.i/

supererogatory

超额的
Meaning
Going beyond what is required or expected; more than necessary.
Example
His donation was supererogatory, far beyond what anyone had asked for.
他的捐赠是超额的，远远超过任何人要求的。
C1 verb /sɪft/

sift

筛 / 仔细检查
Meaning
to separate or sort through carefully, often using a sieve or by examining closely
Example
She sifted the flour before adding it to the cake mixture.
她在把面粉加到蛋糕混合物中之前筛选了面粉。
B2 adjective /ˈskeptɪkəl/

Sceptical

怀疑的; 不信任的; 对某事的真相持怀疑态度
Meaning
having doubts; not easily convinced; questioning the truth of something
Example
Many scientists remain sceptical about the new theory.
许多科学家对新理论持怀疑态度。
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。
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 adjective /ˌsækrɪˈfɪʃəl/

sacrificial

祭献的
Meaning
Relating to or involving sacrifice.
Example
The lamb was used as a sacrificial offering in the ritual.
这只羊在仪式中被用作祭献的礼物。
C1 noun stɔːrm ɪnˌtensɪfɪˈkeɪʃən

storm intensification

风暴加强
Meaning
The process by which storms become stronger and more severe in intensity.
Example
Storm intensification is linked to climate change.
风暴加强与气候变化有关。
B2 adjective /sə'spɪʃ.əs/

Suspicious

可疑的；怀疑的
Meaning
having or showing distrust; doubtful; questionable
Example
The police found his behavior very suspicious.
警察发现他的行为非常可疑。
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。
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。
C1 adjective /ˈsɛnʃuəl/

sensual

性感
Meaning
Relating to or involving gratification of the senses and physical pleasure.
Example
The painting had a sensual quality that captivated viewers.
这幅画有一种性感的质量，吸引了观众。
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 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。
A2 noun /ˈseɪf.ti/

Safety

安全
Meaning
condition of being protected from danger, risk, or injury
Example
The company prioritizes workplace safety above all else.
公司将工作场所的安全置于一切之上。
C1 noun səˈfɪʃənsi

sufficiency

充足性
Meaning
The condition of being adequate or enough; adequacy.
Example
The sufficiency of food supply is critical for survival.
食品供应的充足性对于生存至关重要。
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。
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。
A2 adverb /ˈsʌm.deɪ/

someday

某天
Meaning
at some time in the future
Example
Someday, I want to travel the world.
某天，我想环游世界。
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 /ˈset.əl.mənt/

Settlement

定居; 协议
Meaning
a place where people establish a community; an agreement that ends a dispute
Example
The early settlement was built near the river for easy access to water.
早期的定居点建在河边，方便取水。
A2 noun /spiːtʃ/

Speech

演讲; 演说;
Meaning
formal address or discourse delivered to an audience; the expression of thoughts in spoken words
Example
The president gave an inspiring speech to the nation.
总统向国家发表了鼓舞人心的演讲。
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。
A1 adjective /ʃʊr/

Sure

确定的; 确实
Meaning
completely confident that something is true; certain; definitely true
Example
I am sure that he will come tomorrow.
我确定他明天会来。
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。
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 adjective /ˌsuː.pɚˈsɪl.i.əs/

supercilious

傲慢的
Meaning
Behaving or looking as though one thinks one is superior to others; arrogant and disdainful.
Example
She gave him a supercilious smile as if he was beneath her.
她对他露出了一种傲慢的笑容，好像他比她低。
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 /ˈsæŋɡwɪˌnɛri/

sanguinary

血腥的
Meaning
Involving or causing much bloodshed; bloodthirsty.
Example
The battle was one of the most sanguinary conflicts of the war.
这场战斗是战争中最血腥的冲突之一。
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。
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。
B2 verb /ˈspɛkjʊˌleɪt/

speculate

投机 / 投资
Meaning
To form a theory or guess without firm evidence; to invest in stocks, property, etc. hoping for profit.
Example
Experts speculate that the company may expand into new markets.
专家推测公司可能会扩展到新市场。
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。
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。
A2 verb /sɔːrt/

sort

排序
Meaning
to arrange or categorize something
Example
Please sort the files by date.
请按日期排序文件。
C1 adjective /ˈswɛltərɪŋ/

sweltering

酷热
Meaning
uncomfortably hot
Example
The sweltering heat made it hard to work.
酷热的天气让工作变得困难。
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。
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 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 noun /ˈswɛər wɜːrd/

swear-word

脏话
Meaning
An offensive or rude word used to express anger or frustration.
Example
He shouted a swear-word when he hit his toe.
当他撞到脚趾时，他大喊了一句脏话。
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.
A2 noun /skwɛə(r)/

square

正方形
Meaning
a shape with four equal straight sides and four right angles
Example
The table has a square shape.
桌子是正方形的。
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。
B2 noun /ˈsɛntəmənt/

Sentiment

情感
Meaning
a feeling or opinion, especially one based on emotion; tender feelings of affection
Example
Public sentiment was strongly against the new policy.
公众舆论强烈反对这项新政策。
C2 verb /ˈsʌblɪmeɪt/

sublimate

转化为更高的活动
Meaning
to redirect strong emotions or desires into socially acceptable activities or channels
Example
She sublimated her anger into painting beautiful landscapes.
她将愤怒转化为美丽的风景画。
C1 adjective ˌsɪmbɪˈɒtɪk

symbiotic

共生的
Meaning
Involving interaction between two different organisms living in close physical association.
Example
The relationship between the bee and the flower is symbiotic.
蜜蜂和花朵之间的关系是共生的。
A1 adjective /sloʊ/

slow

慢
Meaning
moving or happening at a low speed
Example
The car moved slowly down the street.
车子在街上慢慢行驶。
B2 noun /ˈsɪɡ.nəlz/

signals

信号
Meaning
A gesture, action, or sound conveying information or instructions.
Example
Signals from deep space were detected last week.
上周探测到了来自深空的信号。
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。
B1 adjective /ˌstreɪtˈfɔːwəd/

straightforward

直接
Meaning
easy to understand or do; simple
Example
Her explanation was straightforward and clear.
她的解释简洁明了。
C2 adjective /ˌsɒpəˈrɪfɪk/

soporific

幸福
Meaning
tending to induce drowsiness or sleep; causing sleepiness
Example
The professor's lecture was so soporific that half the class fell asleep.
当她收到奖项时，她无法掩饰自己的快乐。
C2 noun /ˈsaɪz.mə.ɡræf/

seismograph

地震仪
Meaning
An instrument that measures and records details of earthquakes, such as force and duration.
Example
The seismograph detected a strong tremor in the area.
地震仪检测到该地区的强烈震动。
C1 adjective /ˈstɪndʒi/

stingy

吝啬
Meaning
unwilling to spend or give; miserly
Example
He is too stingy to buy a gift for his friend.
他太吝啬了，连给朋友买礼物都不愿意。
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。
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。
C2 adjective /ˌsuːpərˈæn.ju.eɪ.tɪd/

superannuated

过时的
Meaning
old and no longer useful or valid; retired due to age
Example
The factory was filled with superannuated machines that slowed production.
工厂里充满了过时的机器，这些机器减慢了生产。
B2 noun /sɛnˈseɪʃən/

Sensation

感觉
Meaning
a physical feeling or perception resulting from something that happens to or comes into contact with the body; a widespread reaction of interest and excitement
Example
The new singer became an overnight sensation.
这位新歌手一夜之间成名，成为轰动一时的现象级人物。
A2 noun, verb /ʃɒt/

shot

射击
Meaning
a single attempt to hit something, usually with a weapon or a ball
Example
He took a shot at the goal.
他朝着球门射击。
C2 verb /ˈsʌk.əl/

suckle

哺乳
Meaning
to feed a baby or young animal with milk from the breast or udder
Example
The mother cat suckled her kittens in the basket.
母猫在篮子里哺乳她的小猫。
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。
A2 noun ˈsɜːrvɪs

service

服务
Meaning
An act of helping or doing work for someone.
Example
True education promotes the value of service to others.
真正的教育促进了对他人服务的价值。
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。
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
A2 verb /sɑːlv/

solve

解决
Meaning
to find an answer to a problem or question; to resolve a difficulty
Example
The detective finally solved the mysterious case.
侦探终于解决了神秘案件。
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。
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。
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.
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 noun, verb /striːk/

streak

条纹或线；快速移动至指定方向
Meaning
a long, thin line or mark; to move very quickly in a specified direction
Example
Lightning streaked across the night sky.
闪电划过夜空。
B2 verb /sɪp/

sip

小口喝
Meaning
to drink in small quantities; to taste carefully
Example
She sipped her tea slowly while reading the newspaper.
她一边读报纸一边慢慢地小口喝茶。
C2 noun /sɪˈkwiːlə/

sequela

后遗症
Meaning
A condition that is the consequence of a previous disease or injury.
Example
Lung scarring can be a sequela of severe pneumonia.
肺部瘢痕可能是重症肺炎的后遗症。
C1 verb /skʌf/

scuff

擦伤
Meaning
to mark or scratch the surface of something by rubbing
Example
He scuffed his shoes on the pavement.
他在人行道上擦伤了他的鞋子。
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。
C1 adjective /stiːpt/

steeped

浸透
Meaning
Completely surrounded by or filled with a particular quality, influence, or experience.
Example
The town is steeped in history and tradition.
这座城市充满了历史和传统。
A1 noun /suːp/

Soup

汤
Meaning
a liquid food made by boiling meat, vegetables, or other ingredients in water
Example
I had a bowl of chicken soup for lunch.
我午餐吃了一碗鸡汤。
B2 noun /ʃɪt/

shit

屎
Meaning
a vulgar term for feces or excrement
Example
The dog made a mess by leaving its shit on the floor.
狗在地板上留下了它的屎，弄得一团糟。
C1 noun /ˈspɛkjʊˌleɪtər/

speculator

投机者
Meaning
A person who forms theories without evidence, or invests in assets hoping for profit.
Example
The real estate speculator bought land hoping its value would rise.
房地产投机者购买了土地，希望其价值会增加。
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。
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。
B2 noun sɛlf rɪˈlaɪ.əns

self-reliance

自给自足
Meaning
Reliance on one's own powers and resources rather than those of others; independence.
Example
Self-reliance helps build confidence.
自给自足帮助建立自信。
B2 adjective /ˈskɪni/

Skinny

瘦的; 皮包骨的; 骨瘦如柴
Meaning
very thin; having little flesh or fat on the body
Example
The skinny cat looked like it hadn't eaten for days.
那只瘦猫看起来像是几天没吃东西了。
B2 verb /slæm/

slam

用力关门
Meaning
to close or hit something with great force
Example
He slammed the door angrily after the argument.
他在争论后愤怒地摔门。
C1 adjective /ʃrɪl/

shrill

尖锐的声音
Meaning
High-pitched and piercing in sound.
Example
The shrill whistle startled everyone in the room.
尖锐的哨声让房间里的每个人都吓了一跳。
C2 noun /ˈseɪpiəns/

sapience

智慧
Meaning
Wisdom or intelligence.
Example
Her sapience in solving problems earned her the respect of her colleagues.
她在解决问题上的智慧赢得了同事们的尊重。
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。
C1 verb /ˈsɪmjʊˌleɪt/

simulate

模拟
Meaning
to imitate the appearance, character, or behavior of something; to pretend or reproduce conditions artificially
Example
The pilot had to simulate an emergency landing during training.
飞行员在训练中必须模拟紧急着陆。
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。
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。
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。
C2 noun /ˈsoʊbrɪˌkeɪ/

sobriquet

绰号
Meaning
a person's nickname or descriptive name
Example
The famous leader was known by the sobriquet 'The Iron Lady'.
这位著名的领导人以‘铁娘子’的绰号为人所知。
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。
B2 adjective ˈskɒl.ə.li

scholarly

学术的
Meaning
Having or showing great knowledge or learning; academic in approach or method.
Example
He wrote a scholarly article on ancient philosophy.
他写了一篇关于古代哲学的学术文章。