第 170 课：更多含义丰富的单词：S（第 2 组）

Lesson 170: More Words with Many Meanings: S (set 2)

Some of these words have appeared in earlier lessons. 其中一些单词在之前的课程中已经出现过。This lesson gives you more information about them. 本课程为您提供有关它们的更多信息。

SNACK 小吃 / 快餐

snack (n), snacks (pl): A small meal or food item usually eaten between regular meals. 通常在两餐之间吃的小餐或食物。

Example: Fred had a banana for a snack mid-afternoon. 例如：弗雷德下午吃了一根香蕉作为零食。

snack (v), snacks, snacking, snacked, was snacked on. To eat a small amount of food between meals. 在两餐之间吃少量食物。

Passive voice example: Energy bars were snacked on by the hikers as they walked. 被动语态示例：徒步旅行者在行走时吃能量棒。

SNAG 钉子 / 故障 / 障碍

snag (n), snags (pl): A problem, obstacle, or difficulty that hinders progress or success. 阻碍进步或成功的问题、障碍或困难。

Example: The unexpected delay was a significant snag in the project's timeline. 例子：意外的延迟对项目时间表造成了重大阻碍。

snag (n): A loose thread, or rough or sharp point, that can damage fabric. 松散的线头或粗糙或尖锐的尖端可能会损坏织物。

Example: Betty's sweater had a snag that she needed to repair. 例如：贝蒂的毛衣有个破洞，需要修补。

snag (n): A dead tree or a branch that has fallen into a body of water. 掉入水里的枯树或树枝。

Example: The boy was trying to swim across the river, but was caught in a snag and drowned. 例如：这个男孩试图游过河，但是被暗礁困住了并淹死了。

snag (n, slang): A sausage. 一根香肠。

Example: At our local Bunnings, schools and sports clubs set up a cooking stall to sell snags with onions in bread, and raise money. 在我们当地的 Bunnings，学校和体育俱乐部设立了烹饪摊位，出售夹有洋葱的面包，并筹集资金。

snag (v), snags, snagging, snagged, was snagged: To catch or hook something, often unintentionally. 捕捉或钩住某物，通常是无意的。

Example: Sandra snagged her sleeve on a nail while walking past a fence. 例如：桑德拉走过栅栏时，袖子被钉子钩住了。

Passive Voice Example: Sandra's clothing got snagged on a branch as she walked through the forest. 被动语态示例：桑德拉穿过森林时，她的衣服被树枝钩住了。

SNOW 雪 / 下雪

snow (n, uncountable): Frozen water vapour that falls from the sky as ice crystals. 从天而降、以冰晶形式存在的冻结水蒸气。

Example: The children played in the snow during the winter. 例如：冬天的时候，孩子们在雪地里玩耍。

snow (v), snows, snowing, snowed, was snowed on/was snowed in/was snowed under: To cover, or be covered, by a layer of snow. 用一层雪覆盖或被一层雪覆盖。

Examples: The entire town was snowed under after the heavy storm. 例子：暴风雪过后，整个城镇被大雪覆盖。

Bert's car was snowed in and couldn't be moved until the road was cleared. 伯特的车被雪困住了，除非道路被清理出来，否则无法移动。

snow (v): To deceive or mislead someone, often by not telling them the truth. 欺骗或误导某人，通常是不告诉他们真相。

Example: The salesman tried to snow us with fake specifications about a vacuum cleaner. 例子：推销员试图用虚假的吸尘器规格来欺骗我们。

snow (n, slang): A slang word for the drug cocaine. 毒品可卡因的俚语。

SOUND 声音 / 听起来 / 健全 / 音响

sound (n), sounds (pl): The sensation that you hear, when vibrations in the air around you reach your ear. 当周围空气的振动传到您的耳朵时，您听到的感觉。

Examples: The sound of birds singing in the wood was delightful. 例子：树林里鸟儿的歌声令人愉悦。

The sound of thunder rumbled in the distance. 远处传来雷声。

sound (n): An arrangement of musical tones to make a song or other music. 对音调进行排列，创作出一首歌曲或其他音乐。

Example: The sound of the orchestra filled the concert hall. 例如：管弦乐队的演奏声充满了音乐厅。

sound (adj): In good health, not suffering from illness or injury. 身体健康，无疾病或受伤。

Example: Alice is in sound physical condition, because she exercises regularly. 例如：爱丽丝的身体状况很好，因为她经常锻炼身体。

sound (adj): Based on good reasoning or principles. 基于良好的推理或原则。

Example: Betty made a sound decision to invest part of her salary in a pension fund. 例子：贝蒂做出了一个明智的决定，将她的部分薪水投资到养老基金中。

sound (v), sounds, sounding, sounded, was sounded: To make a noise or sound. 发出噪音或声响。

Example: The car's horn sounded loudly when Bert pushed the button. 例如：当伯特按下按钮时，汽车喇叭发出响亮的声音。

Passive Voice Example:The alarm was sounded, warning everyone to evacuate the building. 被动语态示例：警报响起，警告所有人撤离大楼。

sound (v): To examine water or other liquid to determine its depth or quality. 检查水或其他液体以确定其深度或质量。

Example: The ship's crew sounded the drinking water tank to see if the water was drinkable. 例如：船员检查了饮用水箱，看看水是否可以饮用。

SPEED 速度 / 速率 / 驶 / 奔驰

speed (n), speeds (pl): The rate at which something moves. 物体移动的速度。

Example: The car was travelling at a high speed on the motorway. 例如：汽车在高速公路上高速行驶。

speed (n): The quality of being fast or quick. 快速或敏捷的品质。

Example: The cheetah is known for its incredible speed. 例如：猎豹因其惊人的速度而闻名。

speed (n): A type of drug that can increase alertness and energy. 一种可以提高警觉性和能量的药物。

Example: The athlete was disqualified for using a banned substance that contained speed. 例如：该运动员因使用含有兴奋剂的违禁物质而被取消资格。

speed (v), speeds, speeding, sped, was speeded up: To move or operate at a high rate. 以高速度移动或运转。

Examples: The factory decided to speed up production to meet its backlog of orders. 例子：工厂决定加快生产以满足积压的订单。

Passive Voice Example: Production was speeded up by buying extra machines. 被动语态示例：通过购买额外的机器，生产速度加快了。

speed up (v): To make something happen more quickly. 使某事更快地发生。

Example: Builders have been pushing the Government to speed up approvals for housing projects. 例如：建筑商一直在敦促政府加快住房项目的审批。

Passive Voice Example: Building approvals have been speeded up, from taking 60 days to 10 days. 被动语态示例：建筑审批速度已加快，从原来的 60 天缩短至 10 天。

SPELL 魅力 / 轮班 / 拼写 / 拼

spell (n), spells (pl): A period of time. 一段時間。

Examples: Muriel took a short spell to rest before continuing her gardening. 例子：穆里尔休息了一会儿，然后继续做园艺工作。

Ernie kept having dizzy spells, and decided to see his doctor. 厄尼一直感到头晕，于是决定去看医生。

The weather forecast is for sunny spells. 天气预报说将来有晴朗。

spell (n): In magic, spoken words that are thought to have magical power. 在魔术中，人们认为说出的话语具有神奇的力量。

Example: A popular story tells how a witch put a spell on a prince and turned him into a frog. 例如：一个流行故事讲述了一个女巫对王子施咒并把他变成了一只青蛙。

spelling (n), spellings (pl): The way that alphabetic letters are arranged to make words. 字母排列组成单词的方式。

Example: In this course there are many US spellings. 例如：本课程中有很多美式拼写。

spell (v), spells, spelling, spelled, was spelled: To form words by arranging letters in a specific order. 按特定顺序排列字母来组成单词。

Example: He can spell his name correctly. 例如：他能正确拼写他的名字。

Passive Voice Example: Alice's unusual surname was spelled incorrectly. 被动语态示例：爱丽丝不寻常的姓氏拼写错误。

"to spell trouble" = To cause something bad to happen in the future. 导致将来发生一些不好的事情。

Example: Proposed American import tariffs could spell trouble for Australian businesses. 例如：美国提出的进口关税可能会给澳大利亚企业带来麻烦。

"to spell out" = To indicate or explain something in a clear way. 以清晰的方式表明或解释某事。

Example: Betty spelled out her expectations for the new project. 例如：贝蒂详细说明了她对新项目的期望。

spell (v): To take over or substitute for someone temporarily. 暂时接管或替代某人。

Passive Voice Example: The receptionist was spelled by another worker, so that she could have a lunch break. 被动语态示例：接待员被另一名工作人员替换，以便她可以午休。

SPOT 点 / 现场 / 斑 / 识别 / 弄脏

spot (n), spots (pl): A particular place or location. 特定地点或位置。

Example: We found a nice spot for our picnic by the lake. 例如：我们在湖边找到了一个野餐的好地方。

spot (n): A small mark or stain on a surface. 表面上的小痕迹或污点。

Example: There was a coffee spot on the tablecloth. 例如：桌布上有一块咖啡渍。

spot (n): A pimple or other blemish on skin. 皮肤上的粉刺或其他瑕疵。

Example: Fred had many spots on his face during his teenage years. 例如：弗雷德 (Fred) 青少年时期，脸上长满了斑点。

spot (v), spots, spotting, spotted, was spotted: To see or notice something, often quickly or unexpectedly. 经常快速或出乎意料地看到或注意到某事物。

Example: I spotted a rare bird in a tree. 例如：我在树上发现了一只稀有的鸟。

spot (v): To mark or stain something with spots. 用斑点来标记或玷污某物。

Example: Be careful not to spot your shirt with ink. 例如：小心不要把墨水弄到你的衬衫上。

Passive Voice Example: The carpet was spotted with mud brought into the house on peoples' shoes. 被动语态示例：地毯上沾满了人们的鞋子带进屋里的泥土。

SPRAY 喷雾 / 喷射 / 喷 / 喷洒

spray (n), sprays (pl): A mass of small liquid particles that are dispersed into the air. 分散到空气中的大量细小液体颗粒。

Examples: The gardener used a spray to water the plants. 例子：园丁用喷雾器给植物浇水。

We could feel a spray coming off the waterfall. 我们可以感觉到瀑布上喷出水花。

spray (n): A device that produces a spray. 产生喷雾的装置。

Example: Betty applied perfume using a spray. 例如：贝蒂使用喷雾器喷洒香水。

spray (n, slang): A shouted angry comment or criticism. 大声的愤怒的评论或批评。

Example: We accidentally walked on a newly-raked garden, and got a spray from the gardener. 例如：我们不小心走进了刚耙过的花园，还被园丁喷了一盆水。

spray (v), sprays, spraying, sprayed, was sprayed: To disperse liquid in the form of fine particles. 将液体以细小颗粒的形式分散。

Examples: He sprayed water on the garden to keep the plants hydrated. 例子：他向花园喷水，使植物保持湿润。

The skunk sprayed a foul-smelling liquid when it felt threatened. 当臭鼬感到受到威胁时，它就会喷出一种恶臭的液体。

Passive Voice Example: The car was sprayed with 4 coats of paint. 被动语态示例：汽车喷了 4 层油漆。

SPROUT 萌芽 / 发芽 / 萌

sprout (n), sprouts (pl): A young plant that emerges from a seed and begins to grow. 从种子长出并开始生长的幼苗。

Example: The sprouts in the garden are starting to peek out of the soil. 例如：花园里的幼苗开始从土壤中探出头来。

"Brussels sprout" = A green vegetable related to a cauliflower and cabbage. 与花椰菜和卷心菜有关的绿色蔬菜。

Example: Sandra has never been keen on Brussels sprouts, nor any type of cabbage. 例如：桑德拉从来都不喜欢抱子甘蓝，也不喜欢任何类型的卷心菜。

sprout (v), sprouts, sprouting, sprouted, was sprouted: To begin to grow or develop, often referring to plants. 开始生长或发育，通常指植物。

Examples: The seeds sprouted after a week of rain. 例子：经过一周的雨水，种子就发芽了。

David's athletic body started to sprout when he was 14. 大卫14岁时，他的运动员体格就开始发育。

sprout (v): To appear suddenly. 突然出现。

Example: New businesses started to sprout in the CBD. 例子：新兴企业开始在中央商务区涌现。

SQUARE 正方形 / 广场 / 使 ... 自乘

square (n), squares (pl): A four-sided shape with equal-length sides and 90 degree corner angles. 一种四边形，各边长度相等，角为 90 度。

Example: The floor tiles in the kitchen are shaped like squares. 例如：厨房的地砖是正方形的。

square (n): An open area or park with four sides, often surrounded by buildings. 四面开放的区域或公园，通常被建筑物包围。

Example: People met at the town square to celebrate the festival. 例如：人们聚集在城镇广场庆祝节日。

square (n): A unit of measurement in building, usually 1 metre by 1 metre, or 1 square metre. 建筑测量单位，通常为 1 米 x 1 米，或 1 平方米。 It is very close to 10 square feet. 它非常接近10平方英尺。

Example: The house is 650 squares in size. 例如：这所房子的面积是650平方。

square (adj): Having the shape or form of a square. 具有正方形的形状或形式。

Example: The table has a square top. 例如：这张桌子的桌面是方形的。

square (adj): Behaving in an honest and fair manner. 以诚实和公平的方式行事。

Example: He's known for being a square professional. 例如：他以正直的专业人士而闻名。

square (v), squares, squaring, sqared, was squared: To make something with 90 degree angles or in the shape of a square. 制作具有 90 度角或正方形的东西。

Example: John squared the corners of the cabinet. 例如：约翰把橱柜的角修成了方形。

Passive Voice Example: The corners of the cabinet were squared by John. 被动语态示例：橱柜的角被约翰修成了方形。

square (v): To settle or make something even, often related to a financial matter. 解决或使某事变得公平，通常与财务问题有关。

Example: The two businesswomen squared their debts with each other. 例子：这两位女企业家互相偿还了彼此的债务。

SQUASH 壁球 / 南瓜 / 压扁 / 压缩

squash (n), squashes (pl): A type of vegetable that comes in various shapes and colors, commonly used in cooking. 一种形状和颜色各异的蔬菜，常用于烹饪。

Example: Yan cooked a delicious butternut squash soup for dinner. 例如：艳做了一顿美味的南瓜汤作为晚餐。

squash (n): A racquet sport played in a four-walled court, by hitting a rubber ball against the front wall. 一种球拍运动，在四面墙的球场上进行，通过用橡胶球击打前墙。

Example: David is a skilled player in both tennis and squash. 例如：大卫是一名出色的网球和壁球运动员。

squash (n): A tight squeeze. 紧紧挤在一起。

Example: It was a squash for everyone to board the train carriage. 例子：大家都挤在一起登上了火车车厢。

squash (v), squashes, squashing, squashed, was squashed: To press or crush something with force. 用力压或压碎某物。

Examples: Be careful not to squash the tomatoes when you stack them. 例如：堆放西红柿时要小心，不要压坏它们。

All of our group squashed into a taxi. 我们全班人都挤进了一辆出租车。

Passive Voice Example: The package was accidentally squashed during shipping, causing some damage. 被动语态示例：包裹在运输过程中被意外压扁，造成一些损坏。

squash (v): To suppress or stifle an idea or argument. 压制或抑制某种想法或论点。

Example: The protest was squashed by the head of the University. 例如：抗议活动被大学校长镇压了。

STAIN 污点 / 瑕 / 弄脏 / 玷污

stain (n), stains (pl): A mark, spot, or discoloration on a surface, often caused by a substance that is difficult to remove. 表面上的痕迹、斑点或变色，通常由难以去除的物质造成。

Examples: There's a coffee stain on my shirt. 例子：我的衬衫上有咖啡渍。

Frank put a hot cup on a varnished wooden table, and it left a circular stain. 弗兰克把一杯热茶放在涂了清漆的木桌上，留下了一个圆形的污渍。

stain (n): A bad reputation. 名声不好。

Example: Child abuse put a stain on the reputation of Children's Foster Services. 例如：虐待儿童损害了儿童寄养服务的声誉。

stain (v), stains, staining, stained, was stained: To mark or discolour a surface, often permanently. 在表面上留下痕迹或使表面变色，通常是永久性的。

Example: Frank stained a varnished wooden table by putting a hot cup on it. 例子：弗兰克把一个热杯放在一张涂了清漆的木桌上，弄脏了桌子。

stain (v): To damage someone's reputation or character. 损害某人的名誉或性格。

Example: Child abuse stained the reputation of Children's Foster Services. 例如：虐待儿童损害了儿童寄养服务的声誉。

Passive Voice Example: The reputation of Children's Foster Services was stained by a child abuse scandal. 被动语态示例：儿童寄养服务机构的声誉因虐待儿童丑闻而受损。

stain (v): To prepare a sample of animal tissue for examination, by colouring it with a dye. 用染料染色，准备动物组织样本以供检查。

Example: The pathologist stained the tissue sample and put it under a microscope. 示例：病理学家对组织样本进行染色并将其放在显微镜下。

STAMP 邮票 / 戳 / 盖章 / 蹋

stamp (n), stamps (pl): A small piece of paper or plastic with an official marking, used as proof of payment for postage or fees. 带有官方标记的小纸片或塑料片，用作邮资或费用付款的证明。

Examples: David put a stamp on the envelope before mailing it. 例如：大卫在寄出信封之前贴上了邮票。

Our neighbour has a stamp collection including rare and valuable stamps. 我们的邻居收藏了一些邮票，其中包括稀有且珍贵的邮票。

stamp (n): A mark made on an object, often with ink or a seal. 在物体上做的标记，通常用墨水或印章。

Example: The clerk placed a stamp on the legal document. 例如：书记员在法律文件上盖了章。

stamp (v), stamps, stamping, stamped, was stamped: To mark a surface, often with ink or a seal. 标记表面，通常使用墨水或印章。

Example: The teller stamped the date on a deposit slip. 例如：出纳员在存款单上盖章日期。

Passive voice example: The deposit slip was stamped with today's date by a teller. 被动语态示例：存款单上盖有出纳员今天的日期。

stamp (v): To change the shape of an object using a piece of machinery called a "press". 使用一种称为“压力机”的机械来改变物体的形状。

Example: In the car factory, a press stamped sheets of thin metal to make car doors. 例如：在汽车厂，压力机冲压薄金属片来制造车门。

Passive Voice Example: Sheets of thin metal were stamped in a press to make car doors. 被动语态示例：薄金属片在压力机中冲压成车门。

stamp (v): To walk with force, or make a loud noise with your feet. 用力走路，或用脚发出很大的声音。

Example: Muriel's grandson stamped his feet in frustration, when his Grandma refused to give him another biscuit. 例如：当穆里尔的孙子因奶奶拒绝再给他一块饼干而沮丧地跺着脚。

STAND 支架 / 站立 / 站 / 忍受 / 主张

stand (n), stands (pl): A platform or support used to hold or display something. 用于容纳或展示某物的平台或支撑物。

Examples: The cake stand held a beautiful wedding cake. 例如：蛋糕架上放着一个漂亮的结婚蛋糕。

At the meeting, candidates stood on a stand to make speeches. 会上，候选人站在讲台上发表演讲。

stand (n): A small structure where products or services are sold. 销售产品或服务的小型建筑。

Example: I bought some fresh fruit from a stand by the roadside. 例如：我从路边的小摊买了一些新鲜水果。

stand (v), stands, standing, stood, was stood on: To be in an upright position on your feet. 双脚保持直立姿势。

Examples: Please stand up when the national anthem is played. 例如：奏国歌时请起立。

At the meeting, a table was stood on by candidates to make speeches. 会议上，政客们站在一张桌子上发表演讲。

stand (v): To endure a difficult situation or condition. 忍受困难的处境或条件。

Example: Sandra couldn't stand the hot sun, so she went inside. 例如：桑德拉受不了炎热的阳光，所以她走进了屋里。

stand (v): To take a particular position or stance on an issue or topic. 对某个问题或话题采取特定的立场或态度。

Example: They decided to stand together in support of higher wages for teachers. 例如：他们决定团结起来支持提高教师工资。

stand (v): To remain unchanged. 保持不变。

Example: The house has stood for over a century. 例如：这座房子已有一百多年历史了。

"to stand a chance" = To have a hope of succeeding. “有机会”=有成功的希望。

Example: David stands a chance in the 400 metre race. 例如：大卫在 400 米赛跑中有机会。

"to take the stand" = In a court of law, to sit in the witness chair and give evidence. “出庭作证” = 在法庭上坐在证人席上提供证据。

Example: Ernie witnessed a bad car crash, and had to go to court, take the stand and give evidence. 例如：厄尼目睹了一场严重的车祸，不得不出庭作证并提供证据。

"to take a stand" = to oppose or resist someone or something. “采取立场”=反对或抵抗某人或某事。

Example: Alice thought it was important to take a stand for abortion rights, and joined an action group. 例如：爱丽丝认为维护堕胎权很重要，因此加入了一个行动小组。

STAR 星星 / 明星 / 成为明星

star (n), stars (pl): A glowing object in the Solar System, composed mostly of hydrogen and helium. 太阳系中的一个发光物体，主要由氢和氦组成。

Example: The star at the centre of our solar system is the Sun, 150 million km from Earth. 例如：我们太阳系中心的恒星是太阳，距离地球 1.5 亿公里。

star (n): A "celebrity", a widely recognized person, usually in the entertainment industry. “名人”，是指被广泛认可的人物，通常是娱乐圈的人物。

Example: The actress became a movie star at the age of 22. 例如：这位女演员在 22 岁时成为了一名电影明星。

star (n): A 6-pointed metal object that gives its wearer authority. 一个六角形的金属物体，赋予佩戴者权威。

Example: The Sheriff pinned his star to his shirt and went outside to speak to the angry crowd. 例如：警长将他的星星别在衬衫上，然后走到外面向愤怒的人群讲话。

star (n): A small coloured sticker, given to children who achieve. 一张彩色小贴纸，送给取得成就的孩子。

Example: Muriel's grand-daughter was excited to receive a gold star for good spelling at school. 例如：穆里尔的孙女因为在学校拼写良好而获得一颗金星，她非常兴奋。

star (v), stars, starring, starred, was starred in: To be the main actor or performer in a production. 成为一部作品的主要演员或表演者。

Example: Alice starred in her school's production of "The Wizard of Oz". 例如：爱丽丝在学校制作的《绿野仙踪》中担任主角。

Passive Voice Example: 57 movies, good and not-so-good, were starred in by Richard Burton. 被动语态示例：理查德·伯顿主演了 57 部电影，有好的，也有不太好的。

"the star of the show" = The best person or object in a performance or display. “演出的明星”= 表演或展示中最出色的人或物。

Examples: In Autumn, Melbourne's golden trees are the star of the show. 例如：秋天，墨尔本的金色树木是全场的焦点。

In her school production, Alice was the star of the show. 在学校的演出中，爱丽丝是节目的明星。

START 开端 / 开头 / 开始

start (n), starts (pl): The beginning of an action, process, or event. 动作、过程或事件的开始。

Example: The start of the race was signalled by a gunshot. 例如：一声枪响，比赛就开始了。

start (v), starts, starting, started, was started: To begin or initiate something. 开始或发起某事。

Example: Alice will start her new job next Monday. 例如：爱丽丝将于下周一开始她的新工作。

Passive Voice Example: The car was started by turning the key in the ignition. 被动语态示例：通过转动点火钥匙，汽车启动了。

start (v): To cause something to begin or commence. 使某事开始或开始。

Example: The Government started a new scheme to build more affordable houses. 例如：政府启动了一项新计划，以建造更多经济适用房。

start (v): To move or jerk suddenly due to surprise or fear. 由于惊讶或恐惧而突然移动或抽搐。

Example: A sudden noise made Ernie start. 例如：突然的噪音让厄尼吓了一跳。

STATE 状态 / 州 / 态 / 声明 / 述

state (n), states (pl): A defined territory with its own government and laws, such as a country or nation. 具有自己的政府和法律的特定领土，例如国家或民族。

Example: Australia consists of 6 states and 2 territories. 例如：澳大利亚由 6 个州和 2 个领地组成。

state (n): The physical or mental condition of a person, thing, or place. 人、事物或地点的物理或精神状况。

Example: The sick person's state of health improved after his treatment. 例如：病人经过治疗后，健康状况有所改善。

state (n): The manner or quality in which something exists or operates. 某物存在或运作的方式或品质。

Example: The car was in a state of disrepair. 例如：这辆车处于失修状态。

state (v), states, stating, stated, was stated: To express something clearly and explicitly. 清楚、明确地表达某事。

Example: Betty stated her opinion during the meeting. 例如：贝蒂在会议期间发表了她的意见。

state (v): To declare something officially, often in a legal document. 正式宣布某事，通常在法律文件中。

Example: The billionaire clearly stated his intention to buy the social media company. 例如：这位亿万富翁明确表示了他收购这家社交媒体公司的意图。

Passive Voice Example: The no-smoking policy was stated clearly in the company's handbook. 被动语态示例：公司手册中明确规定了禁止吸烟政策。

STEER 阉割公牛 / 建议 / 转向 / 暗示

steer (n), steers (pl): A male bovine animal that has been castrated and is raised for meat production. 已阉割并饲养用于产肉的雄性牛。

Example: The beef farmer kept a herd of steers on his farm. 例如：这位养牛农民在他的农场里养了一群公牛。

steer (v), steers, steering, steered, was steered: To control the direction of a vehicle such as a boat, car, or ship. 控制船、车或舰船等交通工具的方向。

Example: The captain had to steer the ship through a narrow channel. 例如：船长必须驾驶船穿过狭窄的航道。

Passive Voice Example: The car was skillfully steered through heavy traffic by the experienced driver. 被动语态示例：经验丰富的司机熟练地驾驶汽车穿过拥堵的交通。

steer (v): To guide someone's actions or decisions. 指导某人的行为或决定。

Examples: The coach helped steer the team to victory. 例子：教练帮助球队取得胜利。

The main task of the new government will be to steer the housing market towards affordability. 新政府的主要任务是引导住房市场走向可负担的水平。

"to give someone a steer" = To advise someone or give them useful information about something. 为某人提供建议或向他们提供有关某事的有用信息。

Example: I need to get some passport photos. Can anyone give me a steer to a shop that takes photos? 例如：我需要拍几张护照照片。谁能告诉我去哪家拍照店？

"to give someone a bum steer" = To give someone bad advice. 给某人不好的建议。

Example: The tourist information office gave me a bum steer; the restaurant they recommended was terrible. 例如：旅游信息办公室给了我错误的指导；他们推荐的餐馆很糟糕。

STEP 步 / 步骤 / 级 / 蹑

step (n), steps (pl): A movement made by lifting one foot and putting it down in a different place when walking or dancing. 走路或跳舞时抬起一只脚并将其放在不同位置的动作。

Example: Muriel took a careful step forward on the wet path. 例如：穆里尔沿着湿漉漉的小路小心翼翼地向前迈了一步。

step (n): A stage in a process. 流程中的一个阶段。

Example: Getting the software ready for testing was a significant step in Betty's project. 示例：准备好软件进行测试是 Betty 项目中的重要一步。

step (n): The mark left by someone's foot. 某人的脚留下的痕迹。

Example: The police followed bloodstained steps at the crime scene. 例如：警察沿着犯罪现场的血迹追踪。

step (v), steps, stepping, stepped, was stepped on/was stepped through: To move by lifting one foot and putting it down in a different place. 通过抬起一只脚并将其放在不同的地方来移动。

Examples: Muriel stepped forward carefully on the wet path. 例如：穆里尔沿着湿漉漉的小路小心翼翼地向前走去。

Frank accidentally stepped on one of his files, and broke it. 弗兰克不小心踩到了他的一个文件，并把它弄坏了。

Passive voice example: One of Frank's files was accidentally stepped on by him, and broke. 被动语态示例：弗兰克的一份文件被他不小心踩坏了。

"to step through" = To move a process through its steps. 按照步骤推进流程。

Example: John carefully stepped the new machine through its sequence. 例如：约翰小心地操作新机器并按顺序操作。

"to step in" = To take action or initiative. 采取行动或采取主动行动。

Example: While shopping, the couple stepped in and held onto a thief until police arrived. 例如：购物时，这对夫妇冲上前去抓住了一名小偷，直到警察到来。

STILL 仍然 / 依然 / 酒厂 / 安慰

still (n), stills (pl): A machine for distilling alcohol. 蒸馏酒精的机器。

Example: We looked at a row of impressive copper stills in the distillery. 例如：我们参观了酿酒厂里一排令人印象深刻的铜蒸馏器。

still (v), stills, stilling, stilled, was stilled: To stop someone or something from moving. 阻止某人或某物移动。

Example: Muriel's grandson hurt himself and was crying, so Muriel cuddled and rocked him to still his cries. 例如：穆里尔的孙子受伤了并且哭泣，所以穆里尔拥抱并摇晃他以让他停止哭泣。

still (adj): Staying in a position without moving. 保持一个位置不动。

Examples: The breeze was so light, all the tree's leaves were still. 例子：微风轻拂，树叶静止不动。

David dived into the still water of the pool. 大卫跳入了泳池平静的水中。

still (adv): Doing something such as sitting, without moving. 做一些事情，比如坐着，不动。

Example: Children cannot sit still for very long. 例如：孩子们不能长时间静坐。

still (adj): For a drink, not fizzy. 喝点饮料，不要碳酸饮料。

Example: We ordered still table water to drink with dinner. 例如：我们点了静水作为晚餐的饮品。

still (adv): Continuing to happen. 仍在继续发生。

Examples: Fred ate a large hamburger but was still hungry. 例如：弗雷德吃了一个大汉堡但仍然很饿。

Betty asked a friend "Do you still work for the Box Hill Library"? 贝蒂问一位朋友“你还在 Box Hill 图书馆工作吗？”

Frank still hasn't finished painting his shed. 弗兰克还没有把他的棚子刷完。

There is still no news about the hostages. 目前仍没有关于人质的消息。

There is still hope for a ceasefire in the Ukraine. 乌克兰停火仍有希望。

"There's still time for me to put another coat of paint on the shed." said Frank. “我还有时间给棚子再刷一层油漆。”弗兰克说。

still (adv): Despite some situation. 尽管有些情况。

Example: We may not agree with everything the Government does, but we still elected them. 例如：我们可能不同意政府所做的一切，但我们仍然选举他们。

still (adv): To an even greater degree or quantity. 甚至达到更大的程度或数量。

Examples: The company's share price is still falling. 例子：该公司的股价仍在下跌。

Still more snow fell in the afternoon. 下午雪又下起来了。

The number of bankruptcies is likely to rise still higher. 破产数量可能还会进一步上升。

stillness (n, uncountable): The state of being still. 静止的状态。

Example: John enjoys the stillness of summer mornings. 例如：约翰享受夏日早晨的宁静。

stillborn (adj): Born dead. 生而死。

Example: An unfortunate friend of Sandra's has just had a stillborn baby. 例如：桑德拉的一位不幸的朋友刚刚生下一个死胎。

STING 蜇 / 叮 / 骗局 / 过度充电

sting (n), stings (pl): The pain caused by the injection of poison under your skin by a stinging insect. 刺虫将毒液注入皮肤下所引起的疼痛。

Example: The bee's sting left a big red bump on Muriel's arm. 例如：蜜蜂的螫刺在穆里尔的手臂上留下了一个很大的红肿块。

sting (n): A feeling of hurt or anger, often caused by criticism. 一种受伤或愤怒的感觉，通常由批评引起。

Example: Fred's girlfriend's harsh words left a sting in Fred's heart. 例如：弗雷德的女朋友的刻薄话语刺痛了弗雷德的心。

sting (n): A scam, a scheme to rob people of their money. 这是一个骗局，一个抢劫人们钱财的阴谋。

Example: Police arrested two people for running a house-rental sting. 例如：警方逮捕了两名实施房屋租赁诈骗的嫌疑人。

sting (n): An action to catch criminals in which the Police themselves pretend to be criminals. 警察假扮罪犯抓捕罪犯的行动。

Example: Police mounted a sting operation to arrest importers of illegal tobacco. 例如：警方发起诱捕行动，逮捕非法烟草进口商。

sting (v), stings, stinging, stung, was stung: To cause pain by piercing or pricking with a sharp object, often done by insects. 用尖锐物体刺穿或扎伤造成疼痛，昆虫常这样做。

Examples: Mosquitoes can sting, but not as much as bees or wasps. 例如：蚊子也会蜇人，但蜇人的程度不如蜜蜂或黄蜂。

Passive Voice Example: Frank was stung by a wasp while pruning bushes. 被动语态示例：弗兰克在修剪灌木时被黄蜂蜇了。

"stinging nettle" = A plant with fine spikes on its leaves that pierce your skin and are very itchy for a few minutes. 一种叶子上有细刺的植物，会刺穿你的皮肤，让你痒上几分钟。

sting (v): To hurt someone emotionally with critical words or actions. 用批评性的言语或行为伤害某人的感情。

Example: Her sarcastic remarks stung him deeply. 例子：她讽刺的话语深深地刺痛了他。

Passive Voice example: Fred was stung by his girlfriend's criticism. 被动语态示例：弗雷德被女友的批评刺痛了。

sting (v): To charge an unusually large amount of money for something. 对某物收取异常高昂的费用。

Example: The bank stung a customer with a high transfer fee. 例如：银行向客户收取了高额的转账费。

STOP 车站 / 停止 / 停 / 阻挡

stop (n), stops (pl): A brief pause in motion or activity. 动作或活动中的短暂停顿。

Example: This bus makes 15 stops on its way to the CBD. 例如：这辆公交车开往中央商务区途中停靠 15 站。

stop (n): An object that stops some action or movement. 停止某些动作或运动的物体。

Example: A door stop is commonly used to prevent a door from hitting a wall when it opens. 例如：门挡通常用于防止门打开时撞到墙壁。

stop (v), stops, stopping, stopped, was stopped: To cease or bring to a halt a movement, action, or process. 停止或终止某个动作、动作或过程。

Example: Please stop talking during the movie. 例如：电影放映时请不要说话。

stop (v): To prevent something from happening, or block it. 防止某事发生，或者阻止它发生。

Example: The barrier stopped the car from entering a restricted area. 例如：障碍物阻止汽车进入禁区。

Passive Voice example: The car was stopped by the police for speeding. 被动语态示例：这辆车因超速被警察拦下。

stop (v): To stay in a particular place or position. 停留在特定的地方或位置。

Example: The travellers decided to stop at a cozy motel for the night. 例如：旅行者们决定在一家舒适的汽车旅馆过夜。

STORE 商店 / 储存 / 囤

store (n), stores (pl): A place where you can buy goods. 可以购买商品的地方。

Examples: If you are not happy with your purchase, please return it to one of our stores for a refund. 例如：如果您对购买的商品不满意，请将其退回我们的一家商店以获得退款。

A new clothing range is on display in all the big stores in London. 伦敦所有大型商店都在展出一系列新服装。

Increasing competition may force the company to close stores this year. 竞争加剧可能会迫使该公司今年关闭门店。

"in-store" = The opposite of "online only". It means products are available in stores. 与“仅在线”相反。这意味着产品仅在商店有售。

"online store" (n): A website that offers goods for sale. 提供待售商品的网站。

Examples: Experts advise you to be careful when ordering from an online store. 示例：专家建议您从网上商店订购时要小心。

To sell your goods, you can create your own website or you can build your online store on a third-party marketplace. 要销售您的商品，您可以创建自己的网站，也可以在第三方市场上建立您的在线商店。

store (n): An amount of something that is being kept for future use. 为将来使用而保留的一定数量的东西。

Examples: The businessman has an impressively large store of wine in his cellar. 例子：这位商人的酒窖里储存了大量葡萄酒。

Food stores are reported to be running dangerously low in the capital. 据报道，首都的食品库存已严重不足。

My grandmother has a store of memories going back to the Second World War. 我的祖母对第二次世界大战有着丰富的记忆。

store (n): A building in which things are kept until they are needed, for example, food. 用于存放物品直至需要的建筑物，例如食物。

Example: About 200km north-west of Melbourne is an historic store for wheat, called the "Stick Shed". 例如：距墨尔本西北约 200 公里处有一家历史悠久的小麦商店，名为“Stick Shed”。

store (v), stores, storing, stored, was stored: To put things in a special place for use in the future. 把东西放在特殊的地方以备将来使用。

Example: Alice's personal photos are stored on a hard disk and backed up onto a memory stick. 例如：爱丽丝的个人照片存储在硬盘上并备份到记忆棒上。

Muriel stored her thick sweaters and jackets away ready for next winter. 穆里尔把厚毛衣和夹克收起来，准备穿到明年冬天。

Frank stores his garden tools in a shed in the backyard. 弗兰克将他的园艺工具存放在后院的一个棚子里。

STORM 风暴 / 暴风雨 / 强攻 / 攻陷

storm (n), storms (pl): A violent disturbance in the air, with strong winds, heavy rain, thunder and sometimes hail or snow. 空中剧烈扰动，伴有强风、暴雨、雷电，有时还会出现冰雹或降雪。

Example: A storm last night caused power outages throughout Melbourne. 例如：昨晚的一场暴风雨导致整个墨尔本停电。

storm (n): A sudden outburst of emotion, such as anger, grief or protest. 情绪的突然爆发，例如愤怒、悲伤或抗议。

Example: Sandra had a storm of emotions after receiving the news of her father. 例如：桑德拉得知父亲去世的消息后，情绪十分激动。

storm (v), storms, storming, stormed, was stormed: To express anger or protest, often by taking aggressive action. 表达愤怒或抗议，通常采取激进行动。

Examples: Protesters stormed the Parliament building demanding change. 例如：抗议者冲击国会大厦，要求变革。

Betty's boss became very angry, and stormed out of the meeting. 贝蒂的老板非常生气，愤然离开了会议室。

Passive Voice Example: The fortress was stormed by the enemy forces, leading to a vicious battle. 被动语态示例：堡垒遭到敌军猛攻，引发了一场激烈的战斗。

STRESS 压力 / 重音 / 注重 / 突出

stress (n), stresses (pl): Mental or emotional pressure caused by demanding situations or challenges. 因严峻形势或挑战而产生的精神或情感压力。

Example: The stress of year-12 school exams is overwhelming. 例如：12 年级的学校考试压力巨大。

stress (n): Physical pressure placed on a structure or system by forces of nature. 自然力对结构或系统施加的物理压力。

Example: A particularly heavy flood put stress on the bridge over the river. 例如：一场特大的洪水给河上的桥梁带来了压力。

stress (n): Particular emphasis or importance placed on a word, phrase, or idea in speech or writing. 在演讲或写作中对某个单词、短语或想法给予特别的强调或重视。

Example: Betty put stress on the need for teamwork in the project. 例如：贝蒂强调了项目中团队合作的必要性。

stress (v), stresses, stressing, stressed, was stressed: To emphasise or place importance on a particular aspect or point. 强调或重视某一方面或观点。

Example: The coach stressed the importance of regular practice. 例如：教练强调了定期练习的重要性。

stress (v): To cause mental or emotional pressure or worry. 造成精神或情感上的压力或担忧。

Example: The tight deadline stressed Alice out. 例如：紧迫的期限让爱丽丝感到压力很大。

STRIP 条 / 条子 / 褫 / 卸

strip (n), strips (pl): A narrow piece or area of land, often with a specific purpose or function. 一块狭窄的土地或区域，通常具有特定的目的或功能。

Example: The strip of land along the Yarra River by the Botanical Gardens is ideal for picnics. 例如：植物园旁亚拉河沿岸的一块土地非常适合野餐。

strip (n): A piece of cloth or material used for covering or removing clothing. 用于遮盖或脱去衣服的一块布或材料。

Example: The nurse tore a strip of fabric to use as a bandage. 例如：护士撕下一块布用作绷带。

strip (v), strips, stripping, stripped, was stripped: To remove the covering or outer layer from something. 去除某物的覆盖物或外层。

Example: Frank stripped old wallpaper from the walls. 例如：弗兰克从墙上撕下了旧墙纸。

strip (v): To remove your clothing, or another person's clothing. 脱掉自己的衣服或他人的衣服。

Example: Sandra stripped to her swimsuit before jumping into the surf. 例如：桑德拉在跳入海浪之前脱掉衣服，只剩下泳衣。

strip (v): To deprive or remove something essential or valuable from someone or something. 从某人或某物上剥夺或移除某些重要或有价值的东西。

Example: The thief stripped the stolen car of its valuable parts. 例如：窃贼从被盗汽车上取走了贵重零件。

Passive Voice Example: The car was stripped of its valuable parts by the thief. 被动语态示例：汽车上的贵重零件被小偷偷走了。

strip (v): To take apart or disassemble something. 拆开或拆卸某物。

Example: A mechanic stripped the engine for maintenance. 例如：一名机械师拆卸了发动机以进行维修。

STROKE 行程 / 冲程 / 划 / 捋

stroke (n), strokes (pl): A sudden interruption in the blood supply to the brain, often resulting in loss of speech, swallowing or movement. 大脑血液供应突然中断，常常导致失语、吞咽或运动能力丧失。

Example: Sandra's mother had a stroke and had to undergo rehabilitation. 例如：桑德拉的母亲中风了，必须接受康复治疗。

stroke (n): A controlled movement of a hand, arm, or object, often used in sports or art. 手、臂或物体的受控运动，常用于体育或艺术。

Example: The tennis player played a perfect stroke to win the game. 例如：这位网球运动员打出完美一击赢得了比赛。

stroke (n): A gentle act of touching or caressing, often as a sign of affection. 轻柔的触摸或爱抚动作，通常表示喜爱。

Example: Frank gave Muriel a loving stroke on her back. 例如：弗兰克充满爱意地抚摸着穆里尔的背。

stroke (n): A single movement or action, often part of a series. 单一的动作或行为，通常是一系列动作的一部分。

Example: The most common type of vehicle engine makes four strokes per cycle - inlet, compression, ignition and exhaust. 例如：最常见的车辆发动机每个循环有四个冲程 - 进气、压缩、点火和排气。

stroke (v), strokes, stroking, stroked, was stroked: To touch or caress someone or something gently. 轻轻地触摸或爱抚某人或某物。

Example: Sandra owns a cat, and enjoys stroking it until it purrs. 例如：桑德拉养了一只猫，她喜欢抚摸它直到它发出呼噜声。

stroke (v): To move your hand or an object in a single direction in a controlled manner. 以可控的方式朝单一方向移动您的手或物体。

Example: Sandra stroked her cat until it purred noisily. 例如：桑德拉抚摸她的猫，直到它发出响亮的呼噜声。

STRUCTURE 结构 / 构造 / 格局

structure (n), structures (pl): A building or framework made up of parts, often designed for a specific purpose. 由各个部分组成的建筑物或框架，通常设计用于特定目的。

Example: The Eiffel Tower is an iconic structure in Paris. 例如：埃菲尔铁塔是巴黎的标志性建筑。

structure (n): The arrangement or organisation of parts within a whole. 整体中各部分的排列或组织。

Example: The sentence structure in English usually includes a subject, a verb, and an object. 例如：英语的句子结构通常包括主语、动词和宾语。

structure (v), structures, structuring, structured, was structured: To arrange or organise something in a systematic or logical way. 以系统或逻辑的方式安排或组织某事。

Example: Betty structured the instructions for her team to be easy to understand. 例如：贝蒂为她的团队制定了易于理解的指示。

Passive Voice Example: Betty's instructions for her team were structured so as to be easy to understand. 被动语态示例：贝蒂为她的团队发出的指示非常容易理解。

STRUGGLE 斗争 / 奋斗 / 争

struggle (n), struggles (pl): A difficult effort to achieve or overcome something. 为实现或克服某事而付出的艰苦努力。

Example: David's struggle to complete the marathon was inspiring. 例如：大卫为完成马拉松而奋斗的经历令人鼓舞。

struggle (n): A conflict or fight, often part of a war. 冲突或战斗，通常是战争的一部分。

Example: The Papuan struggle for independence lasted for years. 例如：巴布亚的独立斗争持续了多年。

struggle (v), struggles, struggling, struggled, was struggled over: To make a strenuous effort to achieve something, often in the face of difficulties. 为了实现某事而付出巨大努力，但常常会面临困难。

Example: David struggled to complete the marathon. 例如：大卫努力完成了马拉松比赛。

struggle (v): To engage in a physical or mental fight or conflict. 进行身体上或精神上的打斗或冲突。

Example: The soldiers struggled against the enemy forces. 例如：士兵们与敌军展开斗争。

Passive Voice Example: The city was struggled over by rival armies during the war. 被动语态示例：战争期间，敌对军队争夺这座城市。

STUDY 学习 / 研究 / 书房

study (n), studies (pl): An act of learning a subject, topic, or field of knowledge. 学习某个科目、主题或知识领域的行为。

Example: David's study of mathematics helped him to excel in school. 例如：大卫的数学学习帮助他在学校取得优异成绩。

study (n): A room or place used for reading, writing, or studying. 用于阅读、写作或学习的房间或场所。

Example: Betty enjoys spending time in her study, surrounded by books and objects that she has collected. 例如：贝蒂喜欢在书房里度过时光，周围都是她收集的书籍和物品。

study (v), studies, studying, studied, was studied: To take part in an act of learning about a subject. 参与有关某一主题的学习活动。

Example: David studied hard for his final exams. 例如：大卫努力学习以备期末考试。

study (v): To examine something closely and in detail. 仔细、详细地检查某事物。

Example: Scientists study the ways that viruses such as Covid evolve and spread, so as to produce vaccines and treatments. 例如：科学家研究 Covid 等病毒的进化和传播方式，以便生产疫苗和治疗方法。

Passive Voice example: Ancient civilizations have been studied by archaeologists for hundreds of years. 被动语态示例：古代文明已被考古学家研究了数百年。

STUFF 东西 / 材料 / 填充

stuff (n), stuff (pl, note same spelling): Various items, material, or objects, often not related. 各种物品、材料或物体，通常不相关。

Example: Alice's backpack is filled with all sorts of stuff. 例如：爱丽丝的背包里装满了各种各样的东西。

stuffing (n): A substance used to fill soft objects and give them shape. 用于填充软物体并使其成形的物质。

Example: The stuffing for most cushions is latex foam. 例如：大多数垫子的填充物都是乳胶泡沫。

stuff (v), stuffs, stuffing, stuffed, was stuffed: To fill tightly with something. 用某物紧紧填充。

Example: Muriel stuffed the chicken with herbs and breadcrumbs. 例如：穆里尔在鸡肉里填满了香草和面包屑。

Passive Voice Example: The suitcase was stuffed with clothes for the trip. 被动语态示例：手提箱里塞满了旅行用的衣服。

stuff (v): To put things away quickly and carelessly. 迅速而粗心地把东西收起来。

Example: Fred tends to stuff his clothes into drawers without folding them. 例如：弗雷德喜欢将衣服塞进抽屉而不折叠。

STUNT 特技 / 绝技 / 阻碍成长

stunt (n), stunts (pl): A daring or difficult action to do, often involving physical skill or danger. 大胆或困难的行动，通常需要体力技能或危险。

Example: The acrobats performed amazing stunts at the circus. 例如：杂技演员在马戏团表演了令人惊叹的特技。

stunt (n): A planned action designed to attract attention or generate publicity. 旨在吸引注意力或引起宣传的有计划的行动。

Example: The athlete walked from Perth to Sydney as a publicity stunt. 例如：这位运动员从珀斯步行到悉尼，以此来做宣传噱头。

stunt (v), stunts, stunting, stunted, was stunted: To perform a daring or dangerous feat, often for entertainment purposes. 表演大胆或危险的壮举，通常是为了娱乐目的。

Example: The schoolgirl stunted by jumping off the high dive at the pool. 例如：这名女学生在游泳池高台跳水时发育不良。

stunt (v): To limit the growth or development of something or someone. 限制某事物或某人的成长或发展。

Example: Malnutrition can stunt a child's physical and mental development. 例如：营养不良会阻碍儿童的身心发育。

Passive Voice Example: The plant's growth was stunted by poor soil quality. 被动语态示例：土壤质量差阻碍了植物的生长。

SUBJECT 主题 / 科目 / 征服

See Lesson 4 and many other lessons for the word "subject". 有关“主题”一词，请参阅第 4 课及其他许多课程。

SUIT 套装 / 诉讼 / 适合

suit (n), suits (pl): A set of matching pieces of clothing, typically a jacket and trousers or a jacket and skirt. 一套相配的服装，通常是夹克和裤子或夹克和裙子。

Example: Frank wore a suit to take Muriel to an expensive restaurant. 例如：弗兰克穿着西装带穆里尔去一家昂贵的餐厅。

suit (n): A legal action taken in a court of law. 在法庭上采取的法律行动。

Example: The customers filed a suit against the company for being careless with their personal information. 例如：客户对该公司提起诉讼，指控其对个人信息的保护不力。

suit (n): One of the four sets of playing cards (hearts, diamonds, clubs, and spades) in a standard deck of cards. 标准扑克牌中的四副牌（红桃、方块、梅花和黑桃）之一。

Example: In the spades suit, the ace is the highest card . 例如：在黑桃花色中，A 是最大的牌。

suit (v), suits, suiting, suited, was suited for / was suited to: To be suitable for a particular purpose or person. 适合特定目的或特定人群。

Examples: Warm weather suits outdoor activities. 例如：温暖的天气适合户外活动。

Alice's qualifications exactly suited her new job. 艾丽斯的资历非常适合她的新工作。

Passive Voice Example: Alice was perfectly suited for her new job. 被动语态示例：爱丽丝非常适合她的新工作。

suit (v): To please someone, or satisfy their needs. 取悦某人或满足他们的需要。

Example: A relaxing day at a spa suited Sandra perfectly. 例如：在水疗中心度过轻松的一天非常适合桑德拉。

SUPPLY 供应 / 提供 / 输送

supply (n), supplies (pl): A stock or quantity of goods, materials, or resources available for use or distribution. 可供使用或分配的货物、材料或资源的库存或数量。

Example: A supply of fresh water is essential for the survival of all living things on Earth. 例如：淡水供应对于地球上所有生物的生存至关重要。

supply (n): The act of providing something that is needed or required. 提供所需或要求之物的行为。

Example: The supply of vaccines was crucial during the Covid health crisis. 例如：在 Covid 健康危机期间，疫苗供应至关重要。

supply (v), supplies, supplying, supplied, was supplied: To provide something to meet a need. 提供某物来满足需要。

Example: One of Betty's brothers runs a business that supplies equipment to offices in the area. 例如：贝蒂的一位兄弟经营着一家为该地区的办公室提供设备的公司。

supply (v): To make something available for use or distribution. 使某物可供使用或分发。

Example: The Government supplied food and clothing to the earthquake-affected area. 例如：政府向地震灾区提供食物和衣物。

Passive Voice Example: Food and water were urgently supplied to the region affected by an earthquake. 被动语态示例：向地震受灾地区紧急提供食物和水。

SUPPORT 支持 / 支援 / 支架 / 援助

support (n), supports (pl): Help provided to someone or something. 向某人或某事提供的帮助。

Example: Sandra's friends offered their support during the sad time of her father's death. 例如：桑德拉的父亲去世，这让她很难过，她的朋友们给予了她支持。

support (n): The framework or foundation that holds something up, such as a building or bridge. 支撑某物（例如建筑物或桥梁）的框架或基础。

Example: Rafters are essential for the support of roofs. 例如：椽子对于支撑屋顶至关重要。

support (v), supports, supporting, supported, was supported: To help or provide aid to someone or something. 帮助或援助某人或某物。

Example: Frank and Muriel support a local charity by donating money. 例如：弗兰克和穆里尔通过捐款支持当地的慈善机构。

support (v): To bear the weight of something or hold it up. 承受某物的重量或将其举起。

Example: Strong pillars support the entire structure. 例如：坚固的柱子支撑着整个结构。

Passive Voice Example: The West Gate Bridge is supported by steel cables. 被动语态示例：西门大桥由钢缆支撑。

support (v): To endorse or back a person, idea, or cause. 认可或支持某个人、某个想法或某个事业。

Example: Many politicians support policies to address climate change. 例如：许多政客支持应对气候变化的政策。

Passive Voice Example: The candidate was supported by a majority of her party members. 被动语态示例：该候选人得到了其党内大多数成员的支持。

support (v): To sustain or maintain something in a particular state or condition. 维持或保持某物处于特定状态或条件。

Example: Proper nutrition supports good health. 例如：适当的营养有益于身体健康。

SURF 冲浪 / 拍岸浪 / 冲浪

surf (n, uncountable): The mass of foamy ocean waves, especially when breaking on the shore. 泡沫状的海浪，尤其是拍打海岸时产生的波浪。

Example: The surf at the beach was ideal for surfing, not too big nor too small. 例如：海滩上的海浪非常适合冲浪，不大不小。

surf (v), surfs, surfing, surfed, was surfed: To ride on the surface of ocean waves using a surfboard. 使用冲浪板在海浪表面冲浪。

Example: Fred loves to surf whenever he gets a chance; his girlfriend is less enthusiastic. 例如：弗雷德一有机会就喜欢冲浪；但他的女朋友却不太热衷。

surf (v): To browse or search the internet, by reading through various websites. 通过阅读各种网站来浏览或搜索互联网。

Example: Many people surf the Web for news and information, much of which is inaccurate. 例如：许多人上网寻找新闻和信息，但其中很多都是不准确的。

Passive Voice Example: The internet is surfed by billions of users every day. 被动语态示例：每天有数十亿用户浏览互联网。

SUSPEND 暂停 / 中止 / 中断

suspend (v), suspends, suspending, suspended, was suspended: To hang something from a higher place. 将某物悬挂在较高的地方。

Example: Frank suspended one of his hammers from a nail in a wall. 例如：弗兰克将他的一把锤子悬挂在墙上的钉子上。

Passive Voice Example: The West Gate Bridge is suspended on steel cables. 被动语态示例：西门大桥悬挂在钢缆上。

suspend (v): To delay or postpone something. 延迟或推迟某事。

Example: The committee decide to suspend the meeting for a couple of days. 例如：委员会决定暂停会议几天。

Passive Voice Examples: The meeting was suspended until further notice. 被动语态示例：会议暂停，直至另行通知。

The concert was suspended when the electricity went off. 音乐会因断电而暂停。

Production was suspended until broken machinery could be repaired. 生产暂停，直到损坏的机器修复为止。

suspend (v): To temporarily remove someone from a position or place as a punishment. 将某人暂时从某个职位或地方撤职作为惩罚。

Example: The student was suspended from school for fighting. 例如：该学生因打架而被停学。

suspension (n), suspensions (pl): An act of suspending, or of being suspended. 暂停或被暂停的行为。

Example: The footy player was given a three-game suspension for rough play. 例如：这名足球运动员因粗鲁行为被禁赛三场。

SWAP 交换 / 互换

swap (n), swaps (pl): An act of exchanging one thing for another. 用一物交换另一物的行为。

Example: The friends regularly swap books which they have read. 例如：朋友们经常交换他们读过的书。

The golfer swapped his 5-iron for a putter. 这位高尔夫球手将他的 5 号铁杆换成了推杆。

swap (v), swaps, swapping, swapped, was swapped: To exchange one thing for another. 用一物交换另一物。

Example: The elderly couple decided to swap their big car for a smaller one that would cost less to run. 例如：这对老夫妇决定把他们的大车换成一辆运行成本更低的小车。

Passive Voice Example: The couple's big car was swapped for a smaller one at a used-car dealer. 被动语态示例：这对夫妇的大车在一家二手车经销商处被换成了一辆小车。

SWEET 甜的 / 甜蜜 / 糖果 / 甜头

sweet (n), sweets (pl): A part of a meal with a sugary taste. 带有甜味的一餐的一部分。

Example: We had roast chicken for a main course and pavlova for a sweet. 例如：我们的主菜是烤鸡，甜点是帕夫洛娃蛋糕。

sweet (n): A small treat (also called a "lolly") with a sugary taste. 一种带有甜味的小零食（也称为“棒棒糖”）。

Example: Fred was snacking on a bag of jelly bean sweets. 例如：弗雷德正在吃一袋软糖。

sweet (adj): Having a sugary taste. 有甜味。

Example: The coffee we were served was far too sweet! 例如：我们喝的咖啡太甜了！

sweet (adj): Having a pleasant manner. 举止愉快。

Example: The young masseuse was very sweet to visitors. 例如：这位年轻的女按摩师对游客非常友好。

sweet (adj): Very pleasing. 非常令人愉快。

Example: The new job came with a sweet entertainment allowance. 例如：新工作附带丰厚的娱乐津贴。

sweeten (v), sweetens, sweetening, sweetened, was sweetened: To make something taste sweet. 使某物尝起来甜美。

Example: Alice sweetened her cup of tea with a Stevia tablet (= a popular natural sweetener that contains no sugar). 例如：爱丽丝用甜菊糖片（一种流行的不含糖的天然甜味剂）给她的茶加点甜味。

SWING 摇摆 / 摆动 / 荡

swing (n), swings (pl): A back-and-forth or side-to-side motion, or an object that makes such a motion. 来回或左右的运动，或进行此类运动的物体。

Example: The children enjoyed playing on a swing at the park. 例如：孩子们喜欢在公园里荡秋千。

swing (n): A change in public opinion. 舆论的改变。

Example: The last 5 years have seen a big swing towards renewable energy. 例如：过去 5 年，可再生能源得到了巨大发展。

swing (n, uncountable): A lively style of jazz music. 一种活泼的爵士乐风格。

Example: The orchestra played some classic swing tunes at the dance. 例如：管弦乐队在舞会上演奏了一些经典的摇摆乐曲。

swing (v), swings, swinging, swung, was swung: To move back and forth or side to side in a pendulum-like motion. 像钟摆一样前后或左右移动。

Example: Sandra swung on the porch swing, enjoying the breeze. 例如：桑德拉在门廊的秋千上荡秋千，享受着微风。

swing (v): To change direction or pivot around a point. 改变方向或围绕某个点旋转。

Example: The door suddenly swung open to reveal steps leading downwards. 例如：门突然打开，露出向下的台阶。

swing (v): To cause something to change, especially in politics. 引起某事的改变，尤其是在政治方面。

Example: In the next election, an increased number of independent politicians could swing public opinion. 例如：在下次选举中，独立政客数量的增加可能会影响公众舆论。

Passive Voice Example: In the last election, public opinion swung away from supporting "right-wing" (= conservative) policies. 被动语态示例：在上次选举中，公众舆论不再支持“右翼”（=保守）政策。