Vocabulary Cards
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A2 noun
standard
Meaning
a level of quality or achievement, or a measure of comparison
Example
This car meets all the safety standards.
B1 noun
standards
标准
Meaning
A level of quality or attainment; a required or agreed level of quality or attainment.
Example
High standards inspire competitors.
B1 noun/adjective
standing
地位 / 声誉
Meaning
status, reputation, or position; also the act of being upright on the feet
Example
He has high standing in the community for his charity work.
C1 noun
standstill
停滞
Meaning
a situation in which all movement or activity stops
Example
The traffic came to a standstill after the accident.
C1 noun
stanza
诗节
Meaning
a group of lines forming a unit in a poem or song
Example
The poem begins with a stanza describing nature.
A1 noun
Star
星星
Meaning
a fixed luminous point in the night sky that produces light and heat through nuclear fusion
Example
Thousands of stars are visible in the clear night sky.
C1 noun
Star Anise
八角星
Meaning
star-shaped spice pod with a licorice-like flavor used in cooking
Example
She added star anise to the soup for aromatic flavor.
B2 noun
Star fish
海星
Meaning
a marine echinoderm with five or more radiating arms, typically found on the sea floor
Example
The starfish slowly moved across the ocean floor searching for food.
C1 noun
Star Fruits
星形水果
Meaning
yellow tropical fruits that form a star shape when sliced crosswise; tangy and crisp taste
Example
When you slice star fruits, they look like beautiful yellow stars on your plate.
B1 verb
stare
盯着
Meaning
to look at something with a fixed gaze
Example
She stared at the painting for hours.
B2 adjective
stark
严峻的, 锋利的
Meaning
Severe, sharp, or clearly defined; plain and without any decoration.
Example
The stark contrast between poverty and wealth was evident in the city.
B2 adjective
Starry
星光灿烂的; 闪亮的;
Meaning
full of stars; shining like stars; relating to stars
Example
We enjoyed the starry night sky while camping in the mountains.
A1 verb
start
开始
Meaning
to begin something; to commence; to initiate
Example
Let's start the meeting now.
B2 noun
starter
开始某事的人或事物；一餐的第一道菜
Meaning
a person or thing that starts something; the first course of a meal
Example
The starter of the meal was a fresh salad.
A2 verb
starting
开始
Meaning
beginning to do or experience something
Example
She is starting a new job next week.
B2 verb
startle
吓到
Meaning
To surprise or frighten someone suddenly.
Example
The loud noise startled the children.
B2 adjective
startled
吃惊
Meaning
suddenly shocked or surprised by something unexpected
Example
She was startled by the loud noise outside.
B2 noun
startup
初创企业
Meaning
A newly established business, especially a small technology or business company that is just beginning operations.
Example
The startup secured funding from investors.
B2 noun
Starvation
饥饿
Meaning
suffering or death caused by lack of food; extreme hunger
Example
Many people died of starvation during the famine.
B2 verb
starve
饿死
Meaning
to suffer or die from lack of food
Example
He was left to starve in the desert.
C2 noun
stasis
停滯
Meaning
A state of inactivity or equilibrium; a situation where nothing changes.
Example
The negotiations reached a state of stasis with no progress made.
A2 noun
state
国家
Meaning
A nation or territory considered as an organized political community under one government.
Example
The state declared a new language policy.
C2 noun
statecraft
治国艺术
Meaning
The art of governing and managing state affairs effectively.
Example
The leader was praised for his exceptional statecraft in handling international relations.
C1 adjective
stately
庄严和宏伟
Meaning
Having a dignified, majestic, and impressive appearance or manner.
Example
The stately mansion stood at the end of the long driveway.