Vocabulary Cards
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C2 noun
spoonerism
斯普内里兹姆
Meaning
A verbal error in which the initial sounds of words are swapped to create a humorous effect.
Example
He made a spoonerism by saying 'queer old dean' instead of 'dear old queen'.
C1 adjective
sporadic
零星
Meaning
Occurring irregularly or in scattered instances rather than continuously.
Example
The region experienced sporadic rain showers throughout the week.
A2 noun
sport
体育
Meaning
an activity involving physical exertion and skill in which an individual or team competes against another or others for entertainment
Example
Football is a popular sport around the world.
C2 adjective
sportive
运动的
Meaning
Playful, lively, or full of fun.
Example
The children were in a sportive mood during the picnic.
B2 noun
sportsman
运动员
Meaning
A person who is skilled in sports or enjoys participating in athletic activities.
Example
He is a true sportsman, always fair and respectful to his opponents.
A2 noun
spot
地点
Meaning
a particular place or position
Example
I found a great spot for a picnic in the park.
B2 noun
spotlight
Meaning
a strong beam of light directed onto a particular area; figuratively, public attention
Example
The singer stood proudly in the spotlight.
B2 adjective
Spotted
斑点的; 有标记的; 被看到
Meaning
having spots or marks; noticed or seen
Example
The spotted leopard moved silently through the jungle.
C2 noun
Spotted snake head
斑点蛇头鱼
Meaning
a type of freshwater fish with spotted markings and an elongated head resembling a snake
Example
The spotted snake head is a popular fish for aquaculture in South Asia.
B2 noun
spouse
配偶
Meaning
a person's husband or wife
Example
Each employee may include their spouse in the health insurance plan.
C1 noun, verb
sprain
扭伤
Meaning
an injury to a joint in which the ligaments are stretched or torn
Example
She sprained her ankle while running in the park.
B2 verb
spray
喷洒
Meaning
to apply liquid to something in a fine mist
Example
She sprayed perfume on her wrist before leaving.
B1 verb
spread
传播
Meaning
to extend over a larger area; to distribute; to apply
Example
The news spread quickly through the town.
C1 adjective
sprightly
活泼
Meaning
full of energy and life; lively
Example
The sprightly old man danced with joy at the wedding.
A2 noun
spring
春天
Meaning
the season between winter and summer when plants begin to grow
Example
Flowers bloom in the spring.
B2 verb
sprinkle
Meaning
to scatter small drops or particles of a substance over a surface
Example
She sprinkled sugar on top of the cake.
C1 verb, noun
sprout
发芽
Meaning
to begin to grow; to produce new leaves or shoots
Example
The seeds began to sprout after a few days of rain.
C1 verb, adjective, noun
spruce
整理 / 一种树
Meaning
to make neat or tidy in appearance; also refers to an evergreen tree
Example
He spruced up his room before the guests arrived.
C2 adjective
spry
灵活
Meaning
active and lively, especially in old age
Example
The spry grandmother surprised everyone with her quick dance steps.
C2 noun
spume
泡沫
Meaning
Froth or foam, especially found on waves or liquids.
Example
The waves crashed against the rocks, leaving spume in the air.
C1 verb
spur
激励 / 鼓励
Meaning
To encourage or motivate someone to take action.
Example
The teacher's praise spurred him to study harder.
C1 adjective
spurious
虚假的 / 假冒的
Meaning
Not genuine, authentic, or true; false or fake.
Example
The report was based on spurious claims.
C1 verb
spurn
蔑视地拒绝
Meaning
To reject something or someone with disdain or contempt.
Example
She spurned his offer of help.
B1 verb
spy
间谍
Meaning
to secretly collect information about a person, group, or country
Example
He was caught spying on his neighbor through the window.