英语词汇词典 | 单词含义、定义和示例
a length of fabric worn around the neck or head for warmth, protection, or fashion
"She wrapped a warm scarf around her neck in the cold weather."
to make shallow cuts or scratches; to loosen the surface of soil
"The farmer scarified the soil before planting seeds."
a bright red color with a slightly orange tinge
"The scarlet roses in the garden looked magnificent in the morning light."
causing fear or making you feel frightened
"That horror movie was really scary."
severely critical; harshly scornful
"The critic wrote a scathing review of the movie."
to throw or spread things over a wide area in different directions
"The farmer scattered seeds across the field."
Spread irregularly or widely in different directions.
"The toys were scattered all over the floor."
to search through waste or discarded material to find useful items
"The children scavenged for food in the garbage dump."
an animal or person that feeds on dead or discarded material
"Vultures are natural scavengers that clean up the environment."
a possible situation or sequence of events
"The company prepared for the worst-case scenario."
the natural features of a landscape; the painted background used on a theater stage
"The mountain scenery was breathtakingly beautiful."
a distinctive smell, especially a pleasant one
"The scent of roses filled the garden."
having doubts; not easily convinced; questioning the truth of something
"Many scientists remain sceptical about the new theory."
pleasure derived from another person's misfortune
"He felt a sense of schadenfreude when his rival failed."
a plan for carrying out a process or task, showing the time and sequence of actions
"I have a busy schedule for today."
a simplified or symbolic representation of a system or plan
"The engineer showed a schematic of the electrical circuit."
a plan or arrangement, especially one that is secret or dishonest
"They devised a scheme to cheat investors."
A division or split between strongly opposed parties, often in religion or organizations.
"The schism in the church led to the formation of two separate groups."
a person who studies a particular subject or academic field
"The scholar presented a research paper on ancient civilizations."
Having or showing knowledge, learning, or devotion to academic study.
"She wrote a scholarly article on medieval literature."
an award or grant to support a student's education
"She received a scholarship to study abroad."
Relating to schools, education, or academic learning.
"The school organizes scholastic competitions every year."
An institution for educating children; also a group of people sharing the same ideas or discipline.
"The children walked to school together."
the systematic study of the structure and behavior of the physical and natural world
"Science has made incredible advancements in medicine."
A region or area lacking in scientific development, research facilities, or educational institutions.
"J.C. Bose thrived in a science-desert."
relating to or based on science
"The scientific community is working to find a cure for cancer."
a person who conducts scientific research or experiments
"The scientist made a groundbreaking discovery in physics."
A tiny trace or spark of a specified quality or feeling.
"There wasn’t a scintilla of doubt in her mind."
to sparkle or shine brightly; to emit flashes of light
"The diamond ring scintillated under the bright lights."
brilliantly clever, exciting, or sparkling
"Her scintillating conversation kept everyone entertained."
pretentious show of superficial knowledge
"His speech was full of sciolism, impressing no one."
a descendant of a wealthy, aristocratic, or influential family
"He is the scion of a wealthy industrialist family."
the act of cutting or dividing something
"The political party suffered a scission over ideological disputes."
to cut with or as if with scissors
"The tailor scissored the fabric neatly."
a cutting instrument with two blades that can be closed together
"I need scissors to cut this paper."
to speak about something in a mocking or dismissive way
"He scoffed at the idea of moving abroad."
to criticize angrily; to rebuke
"The teacher scolded the students for being late."
a small two-wheeled vehicle powered by an engine or electricity
"She rides a scooter to work every day."
the range of one's perception, understanding, or activity
"The project is beyond the scope of our resources."
to burn the surface of something slightly
"The fire scorched the walls of the building."
a number of points achieved in a game or test; to gain points or achieve a goal
"He scored the winning goal in the final match."
showing contempt or disdain; expressing scorn
"She gave him a scornful look when he made the rude comment."
a small creature with eight legs, two claws, and a curved tail with a poisonous sting
"The scorpion hid under the rock during the day."
a type of fish with venomous spines that belongs to the family Scorpaenidae
"The scorpion fish has dangerous spines that can inject venom."
to put an end to something; also a type of whisky
"The report scotched the rumors of a merger."
a dishonest or unscrupulous person; a villain
"That scoundrel cheated the old man out of his savings."
to clean or brighten the surface of something by scrubbing; to search thoroughly
"She scoured the kitchen until it shone."
