词汇表

英语词汇词典 | 单词含义、定义和示例

verb C2
/ˈsɪbəleɪt/

To pronounce with a hissing sound.

"The actor sibilated his lines for dramatic effect."

adjective C2
/ˈsɪbɪlaɪn/

Prophetic, mysterious, or cryptic in meaning.

"The old woman gave a sibylline warning about the future."

adjective, adverb C2
/ˈsaɪdlɔːŋ/

Directed to the side; indirect, furtive, or not straightforward.

"She gave him a sidelong glance across the room."

sidereal definition card — visual illustration of the meaning
adjective C2
/saɪˈdɪəriəl/

Relating to the stars or constellations; measured relative to the stars.

"Astronomers use sidereal time to track the positions of stars."

noun C2
/ˌsɪɡnɪfɪˈkeɪʃən/

the meaning or sense conveyed by a word, action, or symbol

"The signification of the gesture was misunderstood."

Silver carp definition card — visual illustration of the meaning
noun C2
/ˈsɪlvər kɑrp/

a large freshwater fish with silvery scales, commonly farmed for food

"Silver carp is widely cultivated in fish farms across Asia."

simian definition card — visual illustration of the meaning
adjective C2
/ˈsɪmiən/

Relating to, resembling, or affecting apes or monkeys.

"The scientist studied the simian behavior of the chimpanzees."

Similitude definition card — visual illustration of the meaning
noun C2
/sɪˈmɪlɪˌtjuːd/

The quality or state of being similar; resemblance or likeness.

"There is a striking similitude between the two paintings."

verb C2
/ˈsɪmpər/

to smile in a silly, self-conscious, or affected way

"She simpered at his compliment, clearly embarrassed."

noun C2
/ˈsɪmpəltən/

a foolish or gullible person

"They treated him like a simpleton who could not understand anything complex."

noun C2
/ˌsɪmjʊˈleɪkrəm/

an image or representation of someone or something; a superficial likeness

"The statue was only a simulacrum of the ancient god."

sinecure definition card — visual illustration of the meaning
noun C2
/ˈsaɪnɪkjʊər/

a position requiring little or no work but giving financial benefit or status

"He was given a sinecure at the university as a reward for his loyalty."

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sinew

noun C2
/ˈsɪnjuː/

A tendon; figuratively, the source of strength, power, or resilience.

"The sinews in his arms stood out as he lifted the heavy box."

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sinewy

adjective C2
/ˈsɪnjuːi/

Lean and muscular; strong and tough.

"The athlete had a sinewy build that showed his strength."

noun C2
/ˌsɪnjuˈɒsɪti/

The quality or state of being winding, curving, or having many turns.

"The sinuosity of the river made navigation challenging."

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sirocco

noun C2
/sɪˈrɒkoʊ/

A hot, dry wind blowing from North Africa across the Mediterranean to southern Europe.

"The sirocco made the city unbearably hot and dusty."

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skiff

noun C2
/skɪf/

a small, light boat usually for one person

"The fisherman paddled his skiff across the lake."

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skinflint

noun C2
/ˈskɪnˌflɪnt/

a person who spends as little money as possible; a miser

"The landlord was such a skinflint that he never repaired anything."

noun C2
/skʌlˈdʌɡəri/

underhanded or dishonest behavior

"The politician was accused of financial skulduggery."

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skulk

verb C2
/skʌlk/

to move or hide secretly, often because you are planning something bad or are feeling guilty

"He tried to skulk in the shadows to avoid being seen."

noun C2
/ˌskʌlˈdʌɡəri/

dishonest behavior or activities, often done secretly

"The election was full of political skullduggery."

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slake

verb C2
/sleɪk/

To satisfy thirst or desire.

"She drank cold water to slake her thirst."

adjective C2
/ˈslæp.dæʃ/

done too quickly and carelessly; hasty and careless

"The report was written in a slapdash manner, full of errors."

noun C2
/ˈslæt.ən/

a woman who is untidy or slovenly in appearance or habits

"The house looked as if a slattern lived there."

noun C2
/slaɪt/

Skill or dexterity, especially in performing tricks.

"The magician amazed the crowd with his sleight of hand."

adjective C2
/ˈslɪpʃɒd/

done in a careless, sloppy, or untidy way

"The project failed due to slipshod planning."

adjective C2
/ˈsloʊθfəl/

Lazy, idle, and unwilling to work.

"She was too slothful to get out of bed early."

verb C2
/slʌf/ or /sluː/

To shed or cast off (like dead skin); also a swampy or muddy area.

"The snake sloughed off its old skin."

adjective C2
/ˈslʌvənli/

Untidy or careless in appearance, habits, or work.

"His slovenly appearance made a bad impression at the interview."

noun C2
/ˈslʌɡərd/

A lazy, sluggish person.

"The sluggard refused to get out of bed even at noon."

noun/verb C2
/sluːs/

A sliding gate for controlling the flow of water; to wash or rinse with water in large quantities.

"The workers sluiced the mud off the street after the heavy rain."

adjective C2
/ˈsmɑːrmi/

Excessively flattering or ingratiating, often insincerely.

"The salesman gave a smarmy pitch that felt fake."

Snake gourd definition card — visual illustration of the meaning
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Snake gourd

noun C2
/sneɪk ɡɔːrd/

a long, curved vegetable that resembles a snake, commonly used in South Asian cuisine

"The snake gourd grows in a twisted, serpentine shape in the garden."

verb C2
/ˈsnɪvəl/

to cry or complain in a weak or annoying way

"He began to snivel when he didn’t get his way."

verb C2
/ˈsnʌfəl/

to breathe noisily through the nose, often because of crying or a cold

"The child began to snuffle after crying for a long time."

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sobriquet

noun C2
/ˈsoʊbrɪˌkeɪ/

a person's nickname or descriptive name

"The famous leader was known by the sobriquet 'The Iron Lady'."

sodden definition card — visual illustration of the meaning
adjective C2
/ˈsɑːdn/

thoroughly soaked or saturated with liquid

"His clothes were sodden after the heavy rain."

noun/verb C2
/ˈsoʊdʒɜrn/

A temporary stay at a place; to stay temporarily

"She enjoyed a brief sojourn in Paris during the summer."

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sol

noun C2
/sɒl/

The fifth note of the sol-fa musical scale (do, re, mi, fa, sol, la, ti); also the Latin word for sun

"The choir practiced singing the note sol during rehearsal."

noun C2
/ˈsɒlɪˌsɪzəm/

a grammatical mistake in speech or writing; a breach of good manners or etiquette

"His speech was full of solecisms and awkward phrases."

solicitous definition card — visual illustration of the meaning
adjective C2
/səˈlɪsɪtəs/

showing concern or care for someone's health, happiness, or comfort

"She was always solicitous about the well-being of her students."

noun C2
/səˈlɪsɪˌtuːd/

Care or concern for someone or something.

"His mother showed great solicitude for his safety."

somatic definition card — visual illustration of the meaning
adjective C2
/səˈmætɪk/

Relating to the body, especially as distinct from the mind.

"Yoga can improve both somatic and mental health."

noun C2
/sɒmˈnæmbjʊlɪst/

A person who sleepwalks.

"The somnambulist wandered out of the house at night."

adjective C2
/sɒmˈnɪfərəs/

Tending to induce sleep; soporific.

"The professor's somniferous lecture put half the class to sleep."

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noun C2
/ˈsɒmnələns/

A strong desire for sleep or drowsiness.

"After the heavy meal, he felt a wave of somnolence."

adjective C2
/ˈsɒmnələnt/

Sleepy or drowsy; causing a desire to sleep.

"The somnolent lecture made half the class fall asleep."

noun C2
/ˈsuːθˌseɪər/

a person who claims to predict the future

"The king consulted a soothsayer before going to war."

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sop

noun C2
/sɒp/

a concession or appeasement to pacify someone; also a piece of bread dipped in liquid

"The manager offered a bonus as a sop to the unhappy employees."

noun C2
/ˈsɒfɪzəm/

a clever but misleading argument; fallacious reasoning

"The politician's speech was full of sophism designed to mislead voters."