Vocabulary Cards
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B2 verb
supervise
监督
Meaning
to watch and direct a person or activity to ensure things are done correctly
Example
The teacher supervises students during the exam.
B2 noun
supervision
监督
Meaning
the action or process of overseeing or managing something or someone
Example
The project was completed under the supervision of an experienced manager.
B2 noun
supervisor
监督员
Meaning
a person who manages or directs the work of others
Example
The supervisor checked the progress of each employee.
C2 adjective
supine
仰卧
Meaning
Lying on the back, face upward; failing to act due to laziness or weakness.
Example
He lay supine on the grass, staring at the stars.
B1 noun
Supper
晚餐
Meaning
an evening meal, typically a light or informal one
Example
We usually have supper around seven o'clock.
C1 verb
supplant
取代
Meaning
To take the place of something or someone, often by force or strategy.
Example
Digital platforms have supplanted traditional newspapers.
C1 adjective
supple
柔韧的
Meaning
Easily bending or moving without breaking; flexible and adaptable.
Example
The gymnast’s body was remarkably supple.
B2 noun
Supplement
补充
Meaning
something that completes or adds to something else; a dietary product
Example
She takes vitamin supplements to maintain her health.
B2 adjective
Supplementary
补充的; 附加的; 额外的
Meaning
completing or making an addition to something; additional; extra
Example
Students need to buy supplementary books for the course.
C2 adjective
suppliant
恳求者
Meaning
Humbly or earnestly asking for something, especially from a person in authority.
Example
The suppliant man begged for mercy at the king's feet.
C2 noun
supplicant
恳求者
Meaning
A person who humbly or earnestly asks for something, usually from a person of authority.
Example
The temple was filled with supplicants seeking blessings.
C2 verb
supplicate
恳求
Meaning
To ask for something earnestly or humbly, often in a religious context.
Example
The villagers supplicated the gods for rain during the drought.
B2 noun
supplier
供应商
Meaning
a person or company that provides goods or services
Example
The supplier delivered the products on time.
B1 noun
supply
供应。供给。
Meaning
A stock or amount of something supplied or available for use.
Example
Supply chains ensure resource availability.
A2 verb
support
支持
Meaning
to help or assist someone; to hold up or bear the weight of something
Example
The family will support their son through his studies.
B1 noun
supporter
支持者
Meaning
a person who supports someone or something
Example
She is a strong supporter of the local animal shelter.
B1 verb
supporting
支持
Meaning
Giving assistance to; helping to bear the weight of something.
Example
Supporting education initiatives helps reduce child labour.
B2 adjective
supportive
支持的
Meaning
providing encouragement or emotional help to someone
Example
She was very supportive during my difficult times.
A2 verb
suppose
假设
Meaning
to assume or believe something is true without proof
Example
I suppose she will be here soon.
B1 adjective
supposed
假定的
Meaning
generally believed or assumed, but not necessarily true
Example
This is the supposed solution to the problem.
B2 adverb
supposedly
据说
Meaning
used to show that something is believed or claimed to be true, though it may not be
Example
He is supposedly the best player on the team.
C1 noun
supposition
假设
Meaning
An assumption or belief that something is true without certain proof.
Example
His plan was based on the supposition that the market would recover quickly.
C2 adjective
supposititious
假设的
Meaning
Based on assumption rather than fact; not genuine or authentic.
Example
The story turned out to be supposititious, with no evidence to support it.
B2 verb
suppress
压制
Meaning
To forcibly put an end to; to restrain or subdue.
Example
Authorities must suppress criminal activities in campuses.