Vocabulary Cards C1
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C1 verb
succumb
Meaning
To give in to pressure, temptation, or illness; to yield or fail to resist.
Example
He finally succumbed to his illness after a long struggle.
C1 verb
sucking
吮吸
Meaning
Drawing in a liquid, air, or other substance through the mouth or a tube by creating a vacuum; also used figuratively for something unpleasant or ineffective
Example
The baby is sucking on a pacifier.
C1 noun
sufficiency
充足性
Meaning
The condition of being adequate or enough; adequacy.
Example
The sufficiency of food supply is critical for survival.
C1 noun
suffrage
选举权
Meaning
The right to vote in political elections; the principle of political representation.
Example
Universal suffrage was a key demand.
C1 noun
Sugar candy
糖果
Meaning
crystallized sugar formed into small pieces; rock candy made from sugar syrup
Example
The children enjoyed eating colorful sugar candy at the festival.
C1 adjective
suggestive
暗示的
Meaning
tending to suggest ideas or images; sometimes implies something sexual or provocative
Example
The painting was highly suggestive and sparked much debate.
C1 adjective
Suicidal
自杀的
Meaning
relating to or having thoughts of killing oneself; extremely dangerous or harmful
Example
The reckless driving was suicidal behavior.
C1 noun
suitor
追求者
Meaning
a man who pursues a relationship with a woman, often with the intent to marry
Example
She had many suitors vying for her attention.
C1 verb
sulk
生闷气
Meaning
to be silent and bad-tempered because you are angry or disappointed
Example
She sulked in her room after the argument.
C1 adjective
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.
C1 adjective
sullen
闷闷不乐
Meaning
bad-tempered and gloomy; silently resentful
Example
She gave him a sullen look and walked away.
C1 adjective
sultry
酷热潮湿，迷人
Meaning
Uncomfortably hot and humid; also describes someone attractive in a passionate or sensual way.
Example
The sultry weather made it hard to focus on work.
C1 noun
summation
总和, 摘要
Meaning
The process of adding things together; a summary of points.
Example
The lawyer gave a powerful summation of the case.
C1 noun
Summit of the Future
未来峰会
Meaning
A high-level conference focused on addressing future challenges and opportunities.
Example
The Summit of the Future addressed global challenges.
C1 adjective
sumptuous
奢华的
Meaning
Splendid and expensive-looking; luxurious.
Example
The guests were treated to a sumptuous banquet.
C1 noun
sundown
日落
Meaning
the time in the evening when the sun goes below the horizon
Example
We planned to reach the village before sundown.
C1 adjective
sundry
杂项
Meaning
Various or miscellaneous.
Example
The shop sells fruits, clothes, and sundry items.
C1 noun
Sunstroke
中暑
Meaning
a serious condition caused by overheating from prolonged exposure to high temperatures
Example
The worker suffered from sunstroke after working outside all day.
C1 adverb
Superbly
卓越地
Meaning
in an excellent or outstanding manner
Example
She performed superbly in the dance competition.
C1 adjective
superfluous
多余的
Meaning
Unnecessary, especially through being more than enough.
Example
His speech contained too many superfluous details.
C1 verb
superimpose
叠加
Meaning
to place one thing on top of another so that both can be seen
Example
The editor superimposed text over the image.
C1 adjective
superlative
最高级
Meaning
Of the highest quality or degree; expressing the extreme form of an adjective or adverb.
Example
Her performance was superlative, earning her a standing ovation.
C1 verb
supersede
取代
Meaning
To replace or take the place of something because it is more modern or effective.
Example
This new law will supersede the old regulations.
C1 adjective
Supersonic
比声音的速度更快; 与超过声音速度的速度相关
Meaning
faster than the speed of sound; relating to speeds greater than the speed of sound
Example
The supersonic jet broke the sound barrier.