Vocabulary Cards B2
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B2 noun
social responsibility
社会责任
Meaning
The duty to act in ways that benefit society as a whole.
Example
Social responsibility should be part of the education curriculum.
B2 noun
socialism
社会主义
Meaning
An economic system where the means of production are owned by the state or community.
Example
In socialism, resources are distributed equally among citizens.
B2 noun, adjective
socialist
社会主义者
Meaning
a person who advocates for socialism; relating to socialism
Example
He is a well-known socialist writer.
B2 adverb
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.
B2 noun
sociology
社会学
Meaning
the study of society, human relationships, and social institutions
Example
She is studying sociology at university.
B2 verb
soften
使变软
Meaning
to make or become less hard, severe, or strong.
Example
Heat will soften the butter quickly.
B2 adverb
softly
轻声或平静地
Meaning
in a gentle or quiet way.
Example
She spoke softly so as not to wake the baby.
B2 noun
soil erosion
土壤侵蚀
Meaning
The wearing away of topsoil by water, wind, or other natural forces.
Example
Soil erosion can lead to the loss of fertile land.
B2 adjective
solar
太阳的
Meaning
Relating to or determined by the sun
Example
The house is powered by solar energy.
B2 noun
Solar eclipse
日全食
Meaning
an eclipse in which the sun is obscured by the moon passing between it and the earth
Example
The solar eclipse will be visible from our city next month.
B2 noun
solar energy
太阳能
Meaning
Energy from the sun that is converted into thermal or electrical energy.
Example
Solar energy is vital for reducing carbon emissions.
B2 noun
Sole
脚底; 鞋底
Meaning
the bottom part of the foot; the bottom part of a shoe
Example
I have a blister on the sole of my foot.
B2 adverb
solely
仅仅
Meaning
only; not involving anyone or anything else
Example
He is solely responsible for the decision.
B2 adjective
solemn
庄严
Meaning
Formal and dignified; characterized by deep sincerity.
Example
The day begins with a solemn ceremony at the memorial.
B2 noun
solicitor
律师
Meaning
A type of lawyer who gives legal advice and prepares legal documents, often representing clients in lower courts.
Example
She consulted a solicitor before signing the contract.
B2 noun
Solidarity
团结
Meaning
unity or agreement of feeling or action among individuals with a common interest
Example
The workers showed solidarity during the strike.
B2 adjective
Solitary
孤独; 隔离; 单独
Meaning
alone; without companions; single; isolated
Example
He lived a solitary life in the mountains.
B2 noun
solitude
孤独
Meaning
The state or situation of being alone.
Example
Solitude can provide the opportunity for deep reflection.
B2 adjective
solo
独奏
Meaning
performed by one person alone; a single performance
Example
She decided to perform a solo dance at the talent show.
B2 verb
soothe
安抚
Meaning
to calm or comfort; to relieve pain or distress
Example
The mother soothed her crying baby with a gentle lullaby.
B2 adjective
sophisticated
复杂的
Meaning
Having great knowledge or experience of the world and knowing about fashion, culture, and other things that people think are socially important; highly developed or complex.
Example
Sophisticated designs enhance aesthetics.
B2 noun
sophomore
大二学生
Meaning
a student in their second year of study at a university or high school
Example
He’s a sophomore in college, studying computer science.
B2 adjective
sore
酸痛
Meaning
painful or aching, usually in a specific part of the body
Example
After the long run, my legs were sore.
B2 noun
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.