Vocabulary Cards B2
3869 cards available.
B2 adjective
skeptical
怀疑的
Meaning
not easily convinced; having doubts or reservations
Example
She was skeptical about the new plan.
B2 noun
sketch
素描
Meaning
a simple, rough drawing or outline
Example
He made a quick sketch of the landscape.
B2 adverb
Skilfully/US: Skillfully
熟练地
Meaning
in a way that shows ability and training; expertly
Example
She skilfully painted the portrait in just two hours.
B2 verb
skim
快速阅读
Meaning
to move quickly over a surface or to read something quickly
Example
She skimmed through the report before the meeting.
B2 adjective
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.
B2 noun
Skull
头骨
Meaning
the bony framework of the head that protects the brain
Example
The doctor examined the skull X-ray carefully.
B2 noun
Skyscraper
摩天大楼
Meaning
a very tall building of many stories
Example
The new skyscraper dominates the city's skyline.
B2 adjective
slack
松弛
Meaning
not tight, firm, or busy; lacking tension or activity
Example
Business is slack during the rainy season.
B2 verb
slam
用力关门
Meaning
to close or hit something with great force
Example
He slammed the door angrily after the argument.
B2 noun
Slang
俚语; 非正式语言
Meaning
very informal language that is usually spoken rather than written
Example
The teenagers used slang that their parents couldn't understand.
B2 noun, verb
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.
B2 verb
slap
掌掴
Meaning
to hit someone quickly with the flat part of the hand; to strike sharply
Example
She was so angry that she slapped him across the face.
B2 verb
slash
切割
Meaning
to cut with a sharp blade; to reduce drastically
Example
The company slashed prices to attract more customers.
B2 noun/verb
slaughter
屠杀 / 大规模谋杀
Meaning
the killing of animals for food; killing in large numbers violently
Example
The army slaughtered hundreds of enemy soldiers.
B2 noun
slavery
Meaning
the system or state of being owned and forced to work for someone else
Example
Slavery was abolished in most countries in the 19th century.
B2 noun
sledge
雪橇
Meaning
a vehicle for traveling over snow, often pulled by animals
Example
The children rode a sledge down the snowy hill.
B2 noun
sleep deprivation
睡眠不足
Meaning
The condition of not having enough sleep; lack of adequate sleep.
Example
Sleep deprivation can severely impact mental health.
B2 noun
sleeper
睡觉的人；意外成功的事物
Meaning
a person or thing that sleeps; something that unexpectedly succeeds
Example
The movie turned out to be a real sleeper hit.
B2 noun
Sleeve
袖子
Meaning
the part of a garment that covers the arm
Example
She rolled up her sleeves before starting to cook.
B2 adjective
slick
光滑的
Meaning
Smooth, clever, or efficient, often in a way that seems superficial.
Example
He gave a slick presentation to impress the investors.
B2 adjective
slim
苗条
Meaning
thin in an attractive or healthy way; small in amount or chance
Example
She looked slim in her new dress.
B2 adjective
Slippery
湿滑的
Meaning
smooth and difficult to hold; causing sliding or slipping
Example
The wet floor was very slippery after cleaning.
B2 noun
slogan
Meaning
a short and memorable phrase used to promote a cause or product
Example
The campaign used a powerful slogan to inspire people.
B2 noun
Slope
坡; 倾斜的地面
Meaning
an inclined surface; a piece of ground that is not level
Example
We walked up the steep slope of the mountain.