Vocabulary Cards
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B2 phrase
seven habits
七个习惯
Meaning
Regular behaviors or actions that are done consistently over time, specifically referring to a set of seven key practices.
Example
Even habits help in maintaining a balanced lifestyle.
B2 noun
Seven Wonders
世界七大奇迹
Meaning
The seven most remarkable and famous structures in the world, representing architectural feats and cultural significance.
Example
The Seven Wonders of the world reflect human brilliance.
A2 adjective
seventh
第七
Meaning
constituting number seven in a sequence; coming after the sixth
Example
Her birthday is on the seventh of July.
C1 verb
sever
切断，断绝关系
Meaning
to cut off or separate, especially by cutting; to end a connection or relationship
Example
He had to sever ties with the company after the dispute.
A2 adjective
several
几个
Meaning
more than one but not many; a few
Example
Several people attended the meeting yesterday.
C1 noun
severance
离职补偿
Meaning
the act of ending something, especially a relationship or employment; compensation paid upon termination
Example
The company offered him severance pay after his job ended.
B2 adjective
severe
严重的
Meaning
Very great; intense or extreme in degree.
Example
Without action, climate change impacts will become severe.
B2 adverb
severely
严重地
Meaning
to a great degree; very seriously or harshly
Example
The patient was severely injured in the accident.
B2 noun
Severity
严重性; 严厉; 强度
Meaning
the quality of being extremely serious or harsh; intensity of something bad
Example
The severity of the storm caused widespread damage across the city.
B2 verb
sew
幸福
Meaning
to join pieces of fabric or material together using a needle and thread
Example
She learned to sew her own clothes at an early age.
B2 noun/verb
sewing
缝纫
Meaning
The activity or skill of joining fabric using a needle and thread
Example
She enjoys sewing her own clothes on weekends.
B1 noun
sex
性别
Meaning
the biological distinction between male and female; sexual activity
Example
He was asked about his sex at the doctor's office.
C2 noun
sextant
六分仪
Meaning
a navigational instrument with a graduated arc of 60°, used to measure the angle between a celestial object and the horizon
Example
Using a sextant, the navigator fixed the ship’s position at noon.
C2 noun
sextet
六重奏
Meaning
a group of six people playing music or a piece written for six performers
Example
The jazz sextet filled the small club with a warm, layered sound.
C2 verb
sextuple
六倍增加
Meaning
to make or become six times as great or as many
Example
Within two quarters, the campaign sextupled their daily sign-ups.
B2 adjective
sexual
性行为
Meaning
relating to the instincts, physiological processes, and activities connected with physical attraction or intimate physical contact between individuals
Example
The sexual health of individuals is an important topic in modern medicine.
B2 noun
sexuality
性别认同
Meaning
a person's capacity for sexual feelings and orientation
Example
She spoke openly about her sexuality and identity.
B2 adverb
sexually
性行为
Meaning
in a way that relates to or involves sexual activity or feelings
Example
The film was considered too sexually explicit for young audiences.
B2 adjective
sexy
性感的
Meaning
sexually attractive or exciting
Example
She wore a sexy red dress to the party.
B2 adjective
Shabby
破旧的; 状况差的; 显示磨损迹象的; 不公平或残忍的
Meaning
worn out; in poor condition; showing signs of wear; unfair or mean
Example
His shabby clothes showed that he had been traveling for days.
C1 noun
Shack
小屋
Meaning
a small, crudely built dwelling; a poorly constructed building
Example
The fisherman lived in a small shack near the beach.
C1 verb
shackle
束缚
Meaning
to chain or restrain; to restrict someone’s actions or freedom
Example
Outdated regulations shackle small businesses and slow innovation.
C2 noun
Shaddock
柚子
Meaning
a large citrus fruit similar to grapefruit; pomelo
Example
The shaddock is the largest citrus fruit in the world.
B1 noun, verb
shade
Meaning
a sheltered or darker area where direct light is blocked; to block light from something
Example
We sat under the tree for some shade.