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。

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。

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。

C1 verb /slɪŋ/

sling

投掷, 挂起

Meaning

to throw or hang something roughly or carelessly

Example

He slung his bag over his shoulder before leaving.

他在离开前把包扔在肩膀上。

C1 verb /snɪp/

snip

剪切

Meaning

to cut something quickly with scissors or a sharp tool

Example

She snipped the loose thread from her dress.

她剪下了裙子上松散的线。

C1 noun /ˈswɪndlɚ/

swindler

骗子

Meaning

a person who cheats or deceives others for money or gain

Example

The police finally caught the notorious swindler.

警察终于抓到了臭名昭著的骗子。

C1 noun /səˈprɛʃən/

suppression

压制

Meaning

the act of forcibly stopping something or holding back feelings or actions

Example

The suppression of free speech led to protests.

言论自由的压制导致了抗议。

C1 adjective /sliːk/

sleek

光滑且闪亮

Meaning

smooth, shiny, and stylish

Example

She drove a sleek black sports car.

她开着一辆闪亮的黑色跑车。

C1 verb /ˈskævɪndʒ/

scavenge

在垃圾中寻找

Meaning

to search through waste or discarded material to find useful items

Example

The children scavenged for food in the garbage dump.

孩子们在垃圾堆里找食物。

C1 noun səˈlɪnɪti ɪnˈtruːʒən

salinity intrusion

盐水入侵

Meaning

The movement of salt water into freshwater areas, typically affecting coastal regions.

Example

Salinity intrusion affects coastal regions.

盐水入侵影响沿海地区。

C1 noun /stɑːr ˈæn.ɪs/

Star Anise

八角星

Meaning

star-shaped spice pod with a licorice-like flavor used in cooking

Example

She added star anise to the soup for aromatic flavor.

她在汤里加入了八角星，增添了香气。

C1 noun /ˈsɛntɪnəl/

sentinel

哨兵

Meaning

A soldier or guard whose job is to stand and keep watch.

Example

A sentinel stood at the entrance of the camp.

一个哨兵站在营地的入口处。

C1 adjective /ˈsɛnʃuəs/

sensuous

感官的

Meaning

Relating to or affecting the senses rather than the intellect; pleasing to the senses.

Example

The garden was filled with sensuous colors and fragrances.

花园里充满了感官的色彩和香气。

C1 noun /ʃæk/

Shack

小屋

Meaning

a small, crudely built dwelling; a poorly constructed building

Example

The fisherman lived in a small shack near the beach.

渔夫住在靠近海滩的小屋里。

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。

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。

C1 noun /stɛntʃ/

stench

臭味

Meaning

A very strong and unpleasant smell.

Example

The stench of garbage filled the alley.

垃圾的臭味充满了小巷。

C1 adjective /ˈsʌl.ki/

Sulky

脾气坏且沉默; 易怒

Meaning

bad-tempered and sullen; moody

Example

The child became sulky when he couldn't get his favorite toy.

孩子变得脾气坏，因为他无法得到自己最喜欢的玩具。

C1 adjective /səbˈmɪs.ɪv/

Submissive

顺从; 听话; 顺从的

Meaning

ready to obey others; yielding to authority; humble and compliant

Example

She became submissive after years of harsh treatment.

她在多年的严厉对待后变得顺从。

C1 noun /spæt/

spat

小争吵

Meaning

a short, petty quarrel or argument

Example

They had a brief spat about who should do the dishes.

他们就谁应该洗碗发生了一个小争吵。

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 /ˈsted.fæst/

Steadfast

坚定; 坚决; 不动摇

Meaning

firm in belief, determination, or adherence; unwavering

Example

She remained steadfast in her commitment to helping the poor.

她在帮助穷人方面保持坚定的决心。

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。

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 /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 /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。

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。

C1 noun səbˈsɪs.təns

subsistence

生计

Meaning

The action or fact of maintaining or supporting oneself at a minimum level.

Example

Many farmers depend on subsistence agriculture.

许多农民依靠自给农业谋生。

C1 adjective /ˈskænti/

Scanty

尺寸或数量小；不足；勉强足够

Meaning

small in size or amount; insufficient; barely adequate

Example

The refugee camp had scanty food supplies.

难民营的食物供应非常少。

C1 noun ˌsɛlf.rɪˈstreɪnt

self-restraint

自我克制

Meaning

The practice of restraining oneself from indulging in something, typically an impulse or desire.

Example

Practicing self-restraint helps in avoiding impulsive decisions.

实践自我克制有助于避免冲动的决策。

C1 verb /ˈslɪðər/

slither

滑行

Meaning

to move smoothly over a surface with a twisting, sliding motion, like a snake

Example

The snake slithered through the grass.

蛇穿过草地滑行。

C1 adjective /ˈsɒnɪk/

sonic

音速的

Meaning

Relating to or involving sound waves or speed of sound.

Example

The jet created a loud boom when it broke the sonic barrier.

喷气机突破声速壁垒时发出了巨大的爆炸声。

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。

C1 noun /ˈstɔːrhaʊs/

storehouse

仓库

Meaning

A place where goods, supplies, or valuables are stored; a repository

Example

The warehouse acted as a storehouse for all the imported goods.

这个仓库作为所有进口商品的storehouse。

C1 noun /skɪt/

skit

小品

Meaning

a short, humorous performance or piece of writing

Example

The students performed a funny skit at the event.

学生们在活动中表演了一个有趣的小品。

C1 noun /ˌsɛlf ɪnˈdʌldʒəns/

self-indulgence

自我纵容

Meaning

The act of allowing oneself to enjoy pleasures or desires excessively.

Example

His weekend of self-indulgence included eating sweets and watching movies nonstop.

他的自我纵容周末包括吃糖果和不停地看电影。

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。

C1 noun /ˌsæl.ɪ.naɪˈzeɪ.ʃən/

salinization

盐分增加

Meaning

The process of increasing salt content in soil.

Example

Excessive irrigation can cause salinization of farmland.

过度灌溉可能导致农田盐分增加。

C1 noun /ˌsɒl.jʊˈbɪləti/

solubility

溶解度

Meaning

The ability of a substance to dissolve in a solvent.

Example

The solubility of salt in water is high.

盐在水中的溶解度很高。

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。

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。

C1 noun /ˈsækrɪlɪdʒ/

sacrilege

亵渎

Meaning

Violation or misuse of what is regarded as sacred.

Example

Stealing from the temple was considered an act of sacrilege.

从寺庙偷窃被视为亵渎行为。

C1 verb/noun /ˈsɒldər/

solder

焊接

Meaning

To join metal parts together by melting and putting a filler metal into the joint

Example

He soldered the broken wires back together.

他将断裂的电线重新焊接在一起。

C1 verb /skɔːrtʃ/

scorch

烧焦

Meaning

to burn the surface of something slightly

Example

The fire scorched the walls of the building.

火焰烧焦了建筑物的墙壁。

C1 noun /ˈslændər/

Slander

诽谤

Meaning

the action of making false spoken statements damaging to someone's reputation

Example

The politician sued the newspaper for slander.

政治家因诽谤起诉了报纸。

C1 verb /smɪr/

smear

涂抹 / 诽谤

Meaning

to spread or apply a substance messily; to damage someone's reputation with false or unfair words

Example

The child smeared paint across the wall.

孩子把油漆涂在墙上。

C1 adjective /snaɪd/

snide

讽刺的

Meaning

mocking or insulting in an indirect way

Example

He couldn’t resist making a snide comment about her dress.

他忍不住对她的裙子做出讽刺的评论。

C1 noun /swiːt.laɪm/

Sweetlime

甜酸橙

Meaning

a citrus fruit that is sweeter and less acidic than regular lime

Example

The sweetlime juice was refreshing on a hot day.

甜橙汁在炎热的天气里令人耳目一新。

C1 noun /ˈsæl.mən fɪʃ / ˈroʊ.huː/

Salmon fish / Rohu

罗胡鱼

Meaning

a freshwater fish popular in South Asian cuisine; also refers to salmon which is a different species

Example

Rohu fish is commonly prepared with spices in Bengali households.

罗胡鱼通常在孟加拉家庭中用香料烹饪。

C1 noun /ˈskaɪ.lɑːrk/

Sky-Lark

云雀

Meaning

a small brown bird known for singing while flying high in the sky

Example

The skylark sang beautifully as it soared above the meadow.

当云雀飞翔在草地上方时，它美丽地歌唱。

C1 adjective /sɔɪld/

soiled

脏的

Meaning

dirty or stained; not clean

Example

His clothes were soiled after playing in the mud.

他在泥巴里玩后，衣服弄脏了。

C1 adjective /ˈstɔːlwərt/

stalwart

坚定, 忠诚

Meaning

Loyal, reliable, and hardworking; strongly built or sturdy.

Example

She has always been a stalwart supporter of the community.

她一直是社区的坚定支持者。

C1 adjective /ˈstoʊɪk/

stoic

冷静的, 无动于衷的

Meaning

Showing little or no emotion, even in difficult situations.

Example

She remained stoic during the crisis, never showing fear or panic.

她在危机中保持冷静，毫无恐惧或恐慌。

C1 noun ˈsʌfrɪdʒ

suffrage

选举权

Meaning

The right to vote in political elections; the principle of political representation.

Example

Universal suffrage was a key demand.

普选权是一个重要的要求。

C1 noun /suˈpriː.mə.si/

Supremacy

至高无上；最高权力或权威

Meaning

the state of being supreme; highest authority or power

Example

The country established naval supremacy in the region.

该国在该地区建立了海军至高无上的地位。

C1 noun /ˈsɔːjər/

Sawyer

锯木工

Meaning

a person who saws wood, especially as an occupation

Example

The skilled sawyer cut the logs into planks.

熟练的锯木工将原木锯成木板。

C1 noun/adjective /ˈstɜː.lɪŋ/

sterling

英国货币 / 优秀

Meaning

British money, especially pounds; of excellent quality.

Example

She was praised for her sterling work on the project.

她因在项目中的出色工作而受到表扬。

C1 adjective /ˈseɪ.vər.i/

savory

美味的（咸的或辣的）

Meaning

Having a pleasant salty or spicy taste; morally acceptable.

Example

The restaurant serves a variety of savory dishes.

这家餐厅提供各种美味的菜肴。

C1 noun ˈsɒv.rɪn.ti

sovereignty

主权

Meaning

The authority of a state to govern itself or another state; supreme power or authority.

Example

Sovereignty is essential for a nation's identity.

主权对国家的身份至关重要。

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 noun /ʃraɪn/

Shrine

圣地; 神殿; 圣坛

Meaning

a holy or sacred place dedicated to a specific deity, ancestor, hero, or saint

Example

Pilgrims visit the shrine to pray for good health.

朝圣者前往圣地为健康祈祷。

C1 adjective /stɔːntʃ/

staunch

坚定的, 忠诚的

Meaning

Loyal, committed, and firm in support.

Example

She is a staunch supporter of environmental protection.

她是环境保护的坚定支持者。

C1 noun /slæb/

slab

板

Meaning

a large, thick, flat piece of stone, concrete, or other hard material

Example

The workers laid a concrete slab for the foundation.

工人们为地基铺设了一块混凝土板。

C1 verb /skʌlpt/

sculpt

幸福

Meaning

to create or shape something by carving or molding

Example

The artist sculpted a beautiful statue from marble.

她在获得奖项时无法掩饰自己的幸福。

C1 noun /səˈrɛn.ɪ.ti/

serenity

宁静

Meaning

The state of being calm, peaceful, and untroubled.

Example

Meditation helps in achieving inner serenity.

冥想有助于实现内心的平静。

C1 adjective /ˈʃɪp.ʃeɪp/

Shipshape

井井有条的; 组织良好的; 状况良好的

Meaning

neat and tidy; in good order; well-organized

Example

Everything was shipshape before the inspection.

在检查之前，一切都很完美。

C1 verb /ˈskʌr.i/

scurry

快速跑

Meaning

To move quickly with short, hurried steps.

Example

The mice scurried across the kitchen floor when the lights turned on.

老鼠在灯光打开时快速穿过厨房的地板。

C1 verb /ˈspɪərˌhɛd/

spearhead

领导

Meaning

to lead or initiate an action, project, or movement

Example

She spearheaded the campaign for environmental awareness.

她领导了环保意识的运动。

C1 adjective /ˌsæŋktɪˈmoʊniəs/

sanctimonious

伪善的虔诚

Meaning

Making a show of being morally superior to others; hypocritically pious.

Example

He gave a sanctimonious speech about honesty while he himself was corrupt.

他发表了一篇关于诚实的伪善演讲，而他自己却腐败了。

C1 noun /stɪnt/

stint

短期工作

Meaning

a period of time spent doing a particular job or activity

Example

She did a short stint as a teacher before moving abroad.

她在搬到国外之前做了一段短时间的教师工作。

C1 verb ˈsɪŋ.krə.naɪz

synchronize

同步

Meaning

To coordinate in time; to cause to occur or operate at the same time or rate.

Example

The dancers need to synchronize their movements.

舞者需要同步他们的动作。

C1 noun /səˈvænə/

savanna

草原（散布着树木）

Meaning

a grassy plain with scattered trees, typical of tropical and subtropical regions

Example

Giraffes browsed on acacia trees across the wide savanna.

长颈鹿在广阔的萨凡纳上吃着金合欢树的叶子。

C1 verb /slɪŋk/

slink

悄悄移动

Meaning

to move quietly and secretly, often to avoid being noticed

Example

The cat slunk into the room without making a sound.

猫悄悄地进入房间，没有发出任何声音。

C1 verb /səbˈsɪst/

subsist

生存

Meaning

To maintain or support oneself, especially at a minimal level.

Example

Many villagers still subsist on fishing and farming.

许多村民仍然依靠捕鱼和农业为生。

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。

C1 adjective/noun /ˈsʌkjələnt/

succulent

多汁的

Meaning

Juicy or full of juice; also refers to a plant with thick, fleshy leaves adapted to storing water.

Example

The steak was so succulent that everyone enjoyed it.

这块牛排多汁到每个人都喜欢。

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。

C1 adjective /ˌsuːɪˈsaɪdəl/

Suicidal

自杀的

Meaning

relating to or having thoughts of killing oneself; extremely dangerous or harmful

Example

The reckless driving was suicidal behavior.

鲁莽的驾驶是一种自杀行为。

C1 verb /ˈsnɪkər/

snicker

偷笑

Meaning

to laugh quietly in a disrespectful or mocking way

Example

The students snickered when the teacher made a mistake.

当老师犯错时，学生们偷偷地笑了。

C1 adjective /ˈskwɒlɪd/

squalid

极其脏乱

Meaning

extremely dirty and unpleasant, often due to poverty or neglect

Example

He lived in a squalid room with broken furniture.

他住在一个脏乱的房间里，里面有坏掉的家具。

C1 adjective /ˈsɒljʊbəl/

soluble

可溶的

Meaning

able to be dissolved, especially in water

Example

Sugar is soluble in water.

糖在水中可溶。

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。

C1 verb /skɒf/

scoff

嘲笑

Meaning

to speak about something in a mocking or dismissive way

Example

He scoffed at the idea of moving abroad.

他嘲笑搬到国外的想法。

C1 noun /skwɔːl/

squall

暴风骤雨

Meaning

a sudden violent gust of wind, often accompanied by rain, snow, or sleet

Example

A sudden squall caught the sailors off guard.

一阵突如其来的暴风骤雨让水手们措手不及。

C1 noun /ˈstætʃuːt/

statute

法律

Meaning

A written law passed by a legislative body.

Example

The new statute protects workers' rights.

新法律保护工人的权利。

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。

C1 noun /sloʊθ/

Sloth

懒惰; 不愿意工作或付出努力

Meaning

laziness; reluctance to work or make an effort

Example

His sloth prevented him from achieving his goals.

他的懒惰阻止了他实现目标。

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。

C1 noun /ˈsæŋk.ʃən/

Sanction

许可/制裁

Meaning

official permission or approval; a penalty for disobeying a rule

Example

The government imposed economic sanctions on the country.

政府对该国实施了经济制裁。

C1 adjective /ʃruːd/

Shrewd

精明的; 聪明的; 机敏的

Meaning

having or showing sharp powers of judgment; astute

Example

The shrewd businessman made a profitable deal in the competitive market.

那个精明的商人，在竞争激烈的市场上达成了一笔有利可图的交易。

C1 verb /skwiːl/

squeal

尖叫

Meaning

to make a high-pitched cry; to inform on someone

Example

The children squealed with delight when they saw the surprise.

孩子们看到惊喜时高兴地尖叫。

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。

C1 adjective /ˈswoʊlən/

swollen

肿胀的

Meaning

Enlarged or puffed up, usually due to injury, inflammation, or fluid accumulation

Example

Her ankle was swollen after she twisted it during the hike.

她在徒步旅行时扭伤了脚踝，脚踝肿了。

C1 noun /ˈsɪndɪkət/

syndicate

辛迪加

Meaning

A group of individuals or organizations combined to promote a common interest or carry out a business venture.

Example

A syndicate of investors bought the struggling company.

一个投资者辛迪加买下了这家困难的公司。

C1 noun /sɛkt/

sect

教派

Meaning

a subgroup of a larger religious or political group, often with differing beliefs

Example

The group split into different sects due to doctrinal differences.

由于教义上的差异，该小组分裂成了不同的教派。

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。

C1 adjective /ˈsɜːrli/

surly

脾气暴躁

Meaning

bad-tempered and unfriendly

Example

The waiter gave us a surly look when we asked for more water.

当我们要求更多的水时，服务员用脾气暴躁的目光看着我们。

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。

C1 verb /ˈstaɪfl/

stifle

抑制

Meaning

to prevent or restrain an action, idea, or emotion; to suffocate

Example

She tried to stifle a laugh during the serious meeting.

她试图在严肃的会议中抑制笑声。

C1 adjective /ˈsteɪtli/

stately

庄严和宏伟

Meaning

Having a dignified, majestic, and impressive appearance or manner.

Example

The stately mansion stood at the end of the long driveway.

那座庄严的豪宅位于长长的车道尽头。

C1 adjective /ˈskrʌmpʃəs/

scrumptious

美味的

Meaning

extremely tasty or delicious

Example

She baked a scrumptious chocolate cake for the party.

她为派对烤了一个美味的巧克力蛋糕。

C1 noun /speɪt/

spate

浪潮

Meaning

a large number of things occurring in quick succession

Example

There has been a spate of robberies in the city.

在城市中发生了一系列盗窃事件。

C1 verb /səˈlɪdəˌfaɪ/

solidify

巩固

Meaning

To make something firm, strong, or more certain.

Example

The company solidified its position in the market.

公司巩固了其在市场中的地位。

C1 noun /slæɡ/

slag

炉渣

Meaning

Stony waste matter separated from metals during the smelting process.

Example

The factory dumped the slag near the river.

工厂把炉渣倾倒在河边。

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。

C1 verb /ˈskwɒndər/

squander

浪费

Meaning

to waste money, time, or opportunities in a careless way

Example

He squandered his inheritance on gambling.

他把遗产浪费在赌博上。

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。

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。

C1 verb ˈsɪn.θə.saɪ.zɪŋ

synthesizing

合成, 结合, 以一致的方式呈现

Meaning

Combine (a number of things) into a coherent whole.

Example

He excels in synthesizing ideas from different sources.

他擅长将不同来源的想法进行合成。

C1 verb /skɪmp/

skimp

节省

Meaning

to use less of something than is necessary in order to save money or effort

Example

Don’t skimp on quality when buying a new laptop.

购买新笔记本时不要节省质量。

C1 noun /ˈspɛktər/

specter

幽灵

Meaning

A ghost or spirit; something that causes fear or dread.

Example

The specter of war still haunts the region.

战争的幽灵仍然在该地区徘徊。

C1 noun /skraɪb/

scribe

抄写员

Meaning

a person who writes documents, especially in ancient times; a professional copyist

Example

In ancient Egypt, scribes recorded important events.

在古埃及，抄写员记录了重要的事件。

C1 verb /ˈstriːm.laɪn/

streamline

简化或提高效率

Meaning

To make a process simpler and more efficient.

Example

The company aims to streamline production to reduce costs.

公司旨在简化生产以降低成本。

C1 noun ˌsʌb.sɪ.dɪˈzeɪ.ʃən

subsidization

补贴

Meaning

Financial assistance provided by government to make certain goods or services more affordable.

Example

Subsidization of agriculture helps farmers maintain crop production.

农业补贴帮助农民维持作物生产。

窒息 / 扑灭

Meaning

to kill someone by covering their nose and mouth to prevent breathing; to cover something completely; to overwhelm with excessive attention or affection

Example

She smothered the fire with a blanket.

她用毯子把火扑灭了。