Vocabulary Cards
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C1 noun
sermon
讲道
Meaning
A religious discourse delivered by a preacher, often offering moral instruction or spiritual guidance.
Example
The pastor gave a moving sermon about compassion and forgiveness.
C1 adjective
serpentine
蛇形的
Meaning
Having the shape, movement, or qualities of a serpent; winding or twisting.
Example
The road took a serpentine path through the mountains.
C2 verb
serrate
锯齿边缘
Meaning
To make a saw-toothed edge or notched margin.
Example
The craftsman serrated the knife blade for better cutting.
C1 adjective
serrated
锯齿状的
Meaning
Having a notched or saw-toothed edge.
Example
The bread knife had a serrated blade.
C2 adjective
serried
紧密排列
Meaning
pressed or crowded together, often in rows or ranks
Example
The soldiers stood in serried ranks, ready for inspection.
B1 noun
servant
仆人
Meaning
a person who performs duties for others, especially in a household
Example
The servant opened the door for the guests.
A2 verb
serve
服务
Meaning
to provide service; to work for; to offer food or drink
Example
She serves breakfast at 8 AM every morning.
A2 noun
service
服务
Meaning
An act of helping or doing work for someone.
Example
True education promotes the value of service to others.
C1 adjective
serviceable
可用
Meaning
fit for use; usable; in working order
Example
The old bicycle is still serviceable despite its age.
A2 noun
services
服务
Meaning
The action of helping or doing work for someone.
Example
Services in the healthcare industry are essential for well-being.
C1 adjective
servile
奴颜婢膝
Meaning
having or showing an excessive willingness to serve or please others
Example
His servile attitude annoyed his colleagues.
B2 noun
serving
份
Meaning
a portion of food for one person; the act of giving food or drink to someone
Example
He ate a large serving of rice and curry.
C1 noun
Servitude
奴役
Meaning
the state of being a slave or completely subject to someone more powerful
Example
Many people fought to escape the servitude imposed by the colonial system.
B2 noun
Sesame Seeds
芝麻种子
Meaning
small edible seeds from the sesame plant used in cooking and baking
Example
Sprinkle sesame seeds on top of the bread before baking.
B1 noun
session
会议
Meaning
A meeting of an official body, especially a legislature, council, or court of law, to conduct its business.
Example
The session was held on February 25.
B1 noun
sessions
会议, 会议期, 时段
Meaning
A meeting of an official body, especially a court of law, to conduct its business; a period devoted to a particular activity.
Example
The sessions lasted for three hours.
A1 verb
set
设置
Meaning
to put or place something in a position; to establish
Example
She set the book on the table.
B1 noun
set-up
设置
Meaning
The arrangement or organization of something; a planned structure or scheme
Example
The company presented a new set-up for the office layout.
B1 noun
setting
背景
Meaning
the environment or place where something happens
Example
The setting of the movie was a beautiful beach.
A2 verb
settle
定居
Meaning
to resolve; to establish residence; to calm down
Example
They decided to settle in a quiet village.
B2 noun
Settlement
定居; 协议
Meaning
a place where people establish a community; an agreement that ends a dispute
Example
The early settlement was built near the river for easy access to water.
B2 noun
settler
定居者
Meaning
a person who settles in a new area or land
Example
The settlers arrived in the new town and started building homes.
B1 noun
setup
设置
Meaning
an arrangement of things or the way in which something is organized or prepared
Example
The setup of the event took hours to complete.
A1 noun
seven
Meaning
the number following six and preceding eight
Example
She has seven apples in her basket.