Vocabulary Cards C1
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C1 noun
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.
C1 noun
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.
C1 noun
stowaway
偷渡者
Meaning
A person who hides on a ship, plane, or other vehicle in order to travel secretly without paying.
Example
The crew discovered a stowaway hiding in the cargo hold.
C1 noun
Strainer
筛子
Meaning
a device having holes punched in it or made of crossed wires for separating solid matter from a liquid
Example
Use a strainer to drain the pasta water.
C1 noun
strait
海峡
Meaning
A narrow passage of water connecting two seas or two large areas of water.
Example
The Strait of Gibraltar connects the Atlantic Ocean and the Mediterranean Sea.
C1 noun, verb
strand
线 / 搁浅
Meaning
Noun: A single thin length of thread, wire, or similar. Verb: To leave someone or something without a way of moving or leaving.
Example
The storm stranded many tourists on the island.
C1 noun
strategic insights
战略洞察力
Meaning
Deep understanding and wisdom gained through careful analysis for planning purposes.
Example
Strategic insights guide policymaking.
C1 adjective
stratified
Meaning
arranged or classified in layers or strata
Example
Society in the past was highly stratified based on class and wealth.
C1 verb
stratify
分层
Meaning
to arrange or divide into layers, classes, or categories
Example
The researchers plan to stratify the data based on age groups.
C1 noun
stratosphere
平流层
Meaning
The layer of the earth's atmosphere above the troposphere, extending to about 50 km above the earth's surface.
Example
The stratosphere provides a unique environment.
C1 noun
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.
C1 verb
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.
C1 verb
streamlining
精简
Meaning
The process of making an organization or system more efficient by simplifying or eliminating unnecessary steps
Example
Streamlining processes can significantly reduce operational costs.
C1 adjective
strenuous
费力的
Meaning
Requiring or using great effort and energy.
Example
Climbing the mountain was a strenuous task.
C1 verb
strew
散播
Meaning
to scatter or spread things untidily over a surface or area
Example
Clothes were strewn across the floor.
C1 adjective
strident
刺耳的, 嘈杂的
Meaning
loud and harsh; presenting a point of view in a forceful way
Example
His strident voice made the debate uncomfortable.
C1 noun
strife
冲突, 争斗
Meaning
angry or violent conflict; struggle or discord
Example
The region has been torn apart by political strife.
C1 adjective
stringent
严格
Meaning
strict, precise, and exacting
Example
The government imposed stringent measures during the crisis.
C1 verb
strut
昂首阔步
Meaning
to walk with a stiff, proud, and confident gait, often to show off
Example
He strutted across the stage after winning the award.
C1 adjective
Stumpy
矮胖
Meaning
short and thick; having a short, thick appearance
Example
The stumpy little dog wagged its tail enthusiastically.
C1 adjective
stupendous
惊人的
Meaning
extremely impressive; amazing in size, degree, or excellence
Example
The magician’s performance was simply stupendous.
C1 noun
stupor
昏迷
Meaning
a state of near-unconsciousness or insensibility
Example
He remained in a stupor after hearing the shocking news.
C1 noun
stylus
触控笔
Meaning
a small tool used for writing, drawing, or touching screens
Example
She used a stylus to draw on her tablet.
C1 verb
stymie
妨碍
Meaning
to prevent or hinder the progress of something
Example
The new regulations could stymie small businesses.