Vocabulary Cards
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A1 noun
Sea
海洋
Meaning
a large body of salt water that covers most of the earth's surface
Example
We went swimming in the sea.
B1 noun
Sea-horse
海马
Meaning
a small marine fish with segmented bony armor, an upright posture, and a curled prehensile tail
Example
The seahorse gracefully floated among the coral reefs.
B1 verb
seal
封闭，密封
Meaning
to close or secure something tightly or officially confirm something
Example
He sealed the envelope before sending the letter.
B2 verb
sealing
封闭，密封
Meaning
The action of closing or blocking something to prevent entry or escape.
Example
Sealing cracks in the walls can prevent pests from entering.
B2 noun
Seaman
海员
Meaning
a person who works on a ship; sailor
Example
The experienced seaman navigated the ship through the storm.
B2 adjective
seamless
无缝
Meaning
A process or service that works without any interruption.
Example
A seamless checkout process improves user satisfaction.
C2 adjective
seamy
堕落的，肮脏的
Meaning
Morally degraded, unpleasant, or sordid.
Example
The novel reveals the seamy side of city life.
C1 noun
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.
C1 adjective
Sear
枯萎的; 烧焦的; 干枯的
Meaning
withered; dried up; burned or scorched
Example
The sear leaves fell from the trees in autumn.
A2 verb
search
搜索
Meaning
to look carefully for someone or something; to examine thoroughly
Example
The police searched the house for evidence.
C1 adverb
searchingly
寻找地
Meaning
In a way that seems to look for hidden meanings or truth.
Example
She looked at him searchingly, hoping for an honest answer.
C1 noun
seascape
海景
Meaning
A view or painting of the sea.
Example
The artist painted a beautiful seascape at sunset.
A2 noun/verb
season
季节 / 调味
Meaning
One of the four periods of the year characterized by specific weather conditions; also, to add flavor to food.
Example
Spring is my favorite season of the year.
C1 adjective
Seasonable
季节性的
Meaning
occurring at the right time; appropriate for the season; timely
Example
The seasonable rain helped the farmers with their crops.
B2 adjective
Seasonal
季节性
Meaning
relating to or occurring in a particular season; changing according to the seasons
Example
Many businesses hire seasonal workers during the holidays.
B2 noun
seasonal vegetables
季节性蔬菜
Meaning
Vegetables that grow during specific seasons or times of the year
Example
Seasonal vegetables grow abundantly in winter.
C1 adjective/verb
seasoned
经验丰富的 / 加调料的
Meaning
Experienced in a particular activity; also, flavored with spices.
Example
She is a seasoned teacher with over 20 years of experience.
A2 noun
seat
座位
Meaning
a place to sit, especially a chair or other place for sitting
Example
I reserved a seat for you at the concert.
C2 adjective
sebaceous
与皮脂相关
Meaning
Relating to or secreting sebum, an oily substance from the skin.
Example
Acne is often caused by overactive sebaceous glands.
C2 noun
secant
割线
Meaning
A straight line that intersects a curve at two or more points.
Example
In geometry, a secant cuts the circle at two distinct points.
C1 verb
secede
脱离
Meaning
To formally withdraw from a political or organizational union.
Example
Several states threatened to secede from the union.
C1 noun
secession
分裂
Meaning
The action of formally withdrawing from membership of a federation or body.
Example
The secession of the southern states led to the Civil War.
C1 verb
seclude
隔离
Meaning
To keep someone away from other people; to isolate.
Example
The monk chose to seclude himself in the mountains.
C1 adjective
secluded
隐蔽的
Meaning
Placed apart from other people or things; private and quiet.
Example
They spent their vacation in a secluded beach house.