标题：词汇祥解（带例句的，非常实用的哦）

simplify ['simplifai] vt. 简化, 使简明 【例】That will simplify my task. 那可简化了我的工作。She simplified the instructions so that the children could understand them. 她简化了指令以便于儿童理解。
simulate ['simjuleit] vt. 1.模仿, 模似2.假装, 冒充 【同】imitate; duplicate; copy 【例】The actor simulates a king. 这演员扮演国王。
simultaneous [,siml'teiniKs] a. 同时发生的, 同时存在的, 同步的 【同】coincident; contemporaneous 【例】It is impossible to imagine a more unpleasant sound than that caused by the simultaneous sneezing of many millions of angry mice. 无数发怒的老鼠同时咻咻作声，再也想不出比这更难听的声音了。The explosion was timed to be simultaneous with the plane's take-off. 爆炸的时间定在飞机起飞的时刻。The simultaneous demonstrations are held in London and New York. 在伦敦和纽约同时举行示威游行。
sincere [sin'siK] a. 诚挚的, 真诚的, 诚恳的 【同】honorable; innocent; genuine 【例】Men are always sincere. They change sincerities, that’ all. 人总是真诚的，他们改变诚意，就是这么回事。Please give my sincere regards to all the members of your family. 请向你全家转达我真挚的问候。
singular ['siNgjulK] a. 1.单教的2.非凡的, 突出的, 奇特的 【同】unique; sole; single 【例】Money is a singular thing. It ranks with love as man’s greatest source of joy. And with death as his greatest source of anxiety. 金钱是种奇异的东西。作为欢乐的最大来源它与爱情并列，作为焦虑的最大来源它又与死亡相当。
siren ['saiKrKn] n.1.汽笛, 警报器2.迷人的女人, 妖妇 【例】We all heard the air-raid siren. 我们都听到了空袭警报器的声音。An ambulance was racing along with its sirens wailing. 救护车响着警报急驰而过。
site [sait] n.位置, 场所, 地点 vt. 使坐落在, 设置 【例】Rescue workers rushed to the site of the plane crash. 抢救人员冲向飞机坠毁的现场。Is it safe to site the power station here? 在这建造发电厂安全吗？
sitting-room ['sitiNru:m] n.起居室 【例】The sitting-room is small. 这间起居室很小。
situated ['sitSueitid] a. 1.位于…的, 坐落在…的2.处于…境地的
sketch [sketS] n.1.略图, 草图2.梗概, 大意3.素描, 速写 vt. 1.绘…的略图, 画…的素描(或速写)2.概述, 简述 vi. 绘略图, 画素描(或速写)
skilful ['skilfKl] a. 灵巧的, 娴熟的
skilled [skild] a. 1.熟练的, 有技能的2.需要技能的
skyscraper ['skaiskreipK] n.摩天楼
slack [sl<k] a. 1.懈怠的, 马虎的2.萧条的, 清淡的, 不活跃的3.松(驰)的 n.1.(绳索等)松驰部分2.宽松裤 vi. 懈怠, 懒散 【同】relaxed; loose; inattentive 【例】In marriage, a man becomes slack and selfish, and undergoes a fatty degeneration of his moral being. 婚后男人变得懒散自私，经历了道德生命的脂肪变性。Winter is the slack season at most hotels. 冬天是大多数旅馆的淡季。Business is slack just now. 目前生意萧条不振。
slap [sl<p] vt. 1.掴, 掌击, 拍2.啪的一声(用力)放 n.掴, 掌击, 拍 【例】He slapped me on the back on my way home. 在我回家的路上，他在我背上拍了一下。He gave her a slap on the cheek and she began to cry. 他打了她一耳光，她就哭起来了。His decision was a slap in the face to those who had tried to change his mind. 他的决定对于那些试图要说服他的人不啻是一记耳光。
sleeve [sli:v] n.袖子
slender ['slendK] a. 1.苗条的, 修长的2.微薄的, 不足的, 微弱的 【同】slim; slight; spare; thin 【例】Great talents are the most lovely and often the most dangerous fruits on the tree of humanity. They hang upon the most slender twigs that are easily snapped off. 杰出的人才是人类之树最美好、常常也是最不安全的果实。它们悬挂在最纤细的、容易折断的技头。
slice [slais] n.1.薄片, 切片2.一份, 部分 vt. 切(片), 削
slim [slim] a. 1.苗条的2.薄的3.(机会)少的, 小的 v. (用运动, 节食等)减轻体重, 变苗条 【同】slender; thin; foxy 【例】I paint the women slimmer than they are and their jewels fatter. 我画的女子身段比她们纤细，首饰比她们的粗大。
slipper ['slipK] n.拖鞋
slippery ['slipKri] a. 1.滑的2.油滑的, 狡猾的, 不可依靠的
slit [slit] vt. 切开, 撕开 n.狭长的口子, 裂缝
slogan ['slKugKn] n.标语, 口号, 广告语
slum [slVm] n.贫民窟
sly [slai] a. 1.狡猾的, 狡诈的2.会意的, 会心的 【同】tricky; foxy; crafty 【例】Consequences follow from this, of course, some of which are that ambition is driven underground, or made sly. 当然，其结果是报负开始转入地下，或者被遮遮掩掩。
smash [sm<S] vt. 1.粉碎, 打烂2.狠打, 猛击3.使破灭, 使失败 vi. 1.碎裂, 粉碎2.猛撞, 猛冲 n.1.破碎(声)2.猛击, 猛撞3.轰动的演出, 巨大的成功
smog [smOg] n.烟雾 (来自smoke+fog)
smuggle ['smVgl] vt. 1.走私, 非法私运2.偷运, 偷带
snack [sn<k] n.快餐, 小吃, 点心
snatch [sn<tS] vt. 1.夺, 夺走2.一下子拉, 一把抓住3.抓住机会做, 抽空做 vi. (at)一把抓住 n.片断
snobbish ['snObiS] a.势利的，谄上欺下的 【同】egoistic; pretentious 【例】And there is … that rich man in Chelsea who is so snobbish that he will not even drive in the same car as his chauffeur. 切尔西……的那个阔佬是如此势利，他甚至不肯跟他的司机开同一辆车。

simplify ['simplifai] vt. 简化, 使简明 【例】That will simplify my task. 那可简化了我的工作。She simplified the instructions so that the children could understand them. 她简化了指令以便于儿童理解。
simulate ['simjuleit] vt. 1.模仿, 模似2.假装, 冒充 【同】imitate; duplicate; copy 【例】The actor simulates a king. 这演员扮演国王。
simultaneous [,siml'teiniKs] a. 同时发生的, 同时存在的, 同步的 【同】coincident; contemporaneous 【例】It is impossible to imagine a more unpleasant sound than that caused by the simultaneous sneezing of many millions of angry mice. 无数发怒的老鼠同时咻咻作声，再也想不出比这更难听的声音了。The explosion was timed to be simultaneous with the plane's take-off. 爆炸的时间定在飞机起飞的时刻。The simultaneous demonstrations are held in London and New York. 在伦敦和纽约同时举行示威游行。
sincere [sin'siK] a. 诚挚的, 真诚的, 诚恳的 【同】honorable; innocent; genuine 【例】Men are always sincere. They change sincerities, that’ all. 人总是真诚的，他们改变诚意，就是这么回事。Please give my sincere regards to all the members of your family. 请向你全家转达我真挚的问候。
singular ['siNgjulK] a. 1.单教的2.非凡的, 突出的, 奇特的 【同】unique; sole; single 【例】Money is a singular thing. It ranks with love as man’s greatest source of joy. And with death as his greatest source of anxiety. 金钱是种奇异的东西。作为欢乐的最大来源它与爱情并列，作为焦虑的最大来源它又与死亡相当。
siren ['saiKrKn] n.1.汽笛, 警报器2.迷人的女人, 妖妇 【例】We all heard the air-raid siren. 我们都听到了空袭警报器的声音。An ambulance was racing along with its sirens wailing. 救护车响着警报急驰而过。
site [sait] n.位置, 场所, 地点 vt. 使坐落在, 设置 【例】Rescue workers rushed to the site of the plane crash. 抢救人员冲向飞机坠毁的现场。Is it safe to site the power station here? 在这建造发电厂安全吗？
sitting-room ['sitiNru:m] n.起居室 【例】The sitting-room is small. 这间起居室很小。
situated ['sitSueitid] a. 1.位于…的, 坐落在…的2.处于…境地的
sketch [sketS] n.1.略图, 草图2.梗概, 大意3.素描, 速写 vt. 1.绘…的略图, 画…的素描(或速写)2.概述, 简述 vi. 绘略图, 画素描(或速写)
skilful ['skilfKl] a. 灵巧的, 娴熟的
skilled [skild] a. 1.熟练的, 有技能的2.需要技能的
skyscraper ['skaiskreipK] n.摩天楼
slack [sl<k] a. 1.懈怠的, 马虎的2.萧条的, 清淡的, 不活跃的3.松(驰)的 n.1.(绳索等)松驰部分2.宽松裤 vi. 懈怠, 懒散 【同】relaxed; loose; inattentive 【例】In marriage, a man becomes slack and selfish, and undergoes a fatty degeneration of his moral being. 婚后男人变得懒散自私，经历了道德生命的脂肪变性。Winter is the slack season at most hotels. 冬天是大多数旅馆的淡季。Business is slack just now. 目前生意萧条不振。
slap [sl<p] vt. 1.掴, 掌击, 拍2.啪的一声(用力)放 n.掴, 掌击, 拍 【例】He slapped me on the back on my way home. 在我回家的路上，他在我背上拍了一下。He gave her a slap on the cheek and she began to cry. 他打了她一耳光，她就哭起来了。His decision was a slap in the face to those who had tried to change his mind. 他的决定对于那些试图要说服他的人不啻是一记耳光。
sleeve [sli:v] n.袖子
slender ['slendK] a. 1.苗条的, 修长的2.微薄的, 不足的, 微弱的 【同】slim; slight; spare; thin 【例】Great talents are the most lovely and often the most dangerous fruits on the tree of humanity. They hang upon the most slender twigs that are easily snapped off. 杰出的人才是人类之树最美好、常常也是最不安全的果实。它们悬挂在最纤细的、容易折断的技头。
slice [slais] n.1.薄片, 切片2.一份, 部分 vt. 切(片), 削
slim [slim] a. 1.苗条的2.薄的3.(机会)少的, 小的 v. (用运动, 节食等)减轻体重, 变苗条 【同】slender; thin; foxy 【例】I paint the women slimmer than they are and their jewels fatter. 我画的女子身段比她们纤细，首饰比她们的粗大。
slipper ['slipK] n.拖鞋
slippery ['slipKri] a. 1.滑的2.油滑的, 狡猾的, 不可依靠的
slit [slit] vt. 切开, 撕开 n.狭长的口子, 裂缝
slogan ['slKugKn] n.标语, 口号, 广告语
slum [slVm] n.贫民窟
sly [slai] a. 1.狡猾的, 狡诈的2.会意的, 会心的 【同】tricky; foxy; crafty 【例】Consequences follow from this, of course, some of which are that ambition is driven underground, or made sly. 当然，其结果是报负开始转入地下，或者被遮遮掩掩。
smash [sm<S] vt. 1.粉碎, 打烂2.狠打, 猛击3.使破灭, 使失败 vi. 1.碎裂, 粉碎2.猛撞, 猛冲 n.1.破碎(声)2.猛击, 猛撞3.轰动的演出, 巨大的成功
smog [smOg] n.烟雾 (来自smoke+fog)
smuggle ['smVgl] vt. 1.走私, 非法私运2.偷运, 偷带
snack [sn<k] n.快餐, 小吃, 点心
snatch [sn<tS] vt. 1.夺, 夺走2.一下子拉, 一把抓住3.抓住机会做, 抽空做 vi. (at)一把抓住 n.片断
snobbish ['snObiS] a.势利的，谄上欺下的 【同】egoistic; pretentious 【例】And there is … that rich man in Chelsea who is so snobbish that he will not even drive in the same car as his chauffeur. 切尔西……的那个阔佬是如此势利，他甚至不肯跟他的司机开同一辆车。

snowstorm ['snKustO:m] n.雪暴，暴风雪
sob [sOb] vi. 呜咽, 啜泣, 抽噎 vt. 呜咽着说, 哭诉 n.呜咽(声), 啜泣(声)
sober ['sKubK] a. 1.未醉的, 有节制的2.严肃的, 持重的3.(颜色等)素淡的, 暗淡的 v. (up)(使)醒酒, (使)清醒 【同】solemn; restrained; not drunk 【例】To suppose, as we all suppose, that we could be rich and not behave as the rich behave, is like supposing that we could drink all day and keep absolutely. 设想（就像我们大家所设想的那样）自己能够既有钱又不像有钱人那样做人，好比是设想自己能够终日饮酒又保持完全清醒。He is perfectly sober. 他根本没喝醉。He sobered up quickly when he heard the terrible news. 他听到这个坏消息，马上就清醒过来了。
so-called [sKu'kO:ld] a. 所谓的, 号称的
soccer ['sOkK] n.足球 【例】People love to play soccer. 人们喜欢踢足球。
sociology [,sKusi'OlKdZi] n.社会学
soda ['sKudK] n.1.苏打水, 汽水2.苏打, 碳酸钠 【例】He gave me a bottle of orange soda. 他递给我一瓶桔子汽水。A chocolate soda, please. 请给我一客巧克力冰淇淋苏打。Please add some soda to the whisky. 请在威士忌中加些苏打水。He ordered two lime sodas. 他要了两杯酸橙苏打汽水。
software ['sOftwEK] n.软件 【例】There are many sorts of software in my computer. 我的计算机里有很多软件。
solar ['sKulK] a. 1.太阳的, 日光的2.(利用)太阳能的 【例】We can use solar energy to do many things today. 如今，我们可以利用太阳能做很多事情。The solar cell can convert the energy of sunlight into electric energy. 太阳能电池能把阳光的能量转化为电能。
solemn ['sOlKm] a. 1.严肃的2.庄严的, 隆重的 【同】grave; sober; grand 【例】What is life but a series of preludes in that unknown song whose first solemn note is sounded by death? 生命是什么，不就是那首未知的歌的一系列序曲，而这首歌的第一个庄严的音符由死亡奏响？ He looked at her with a solemn expression. 他表情严肃地望着她。He gave his solemn promise to do better. 他庄重地保证把事情办好。
solidify [sK'lidifai] vt.&vi.团结；凝固
soluble ['sOljubl] a. 1.可溶的2.可解决的 【同】capable of disintegration 【例】Love is sparingly soluble in the words of men, therefore they speak much of it; but one syllable of woman’s speech can dissolve more of it than a man’s heart can hold. 男人的言辞所能溶角的爱情有限，所以他们大谈特谈；而女人的话中一个音节所能溶入的爱，却超过了男人的心的容量。This kind of tablet is soluble in water. 这种药片能溶于水。These problems are not readily soluble. 这些问题不容易解决。
somehow ['sVmhau] ad. 1.以某种方式, 用某种方法2.不知怎么地 【例】We must stop him from seeing her somehow. 我们得想个办法阻止他和她来往。Somehow, I don't feel I can trust him. 不知什么缘故，我觉得不能信任他。I always know I'd get the job, somehow. 也不知为什么，我总觉得能得到那份工作。
sophisticated [sK'fistikeitid] a. 1.老于世故的, 教练的, 精通的2.精密的, 尖端的, 复杂的3.高雅的, 有教养的 【同】mature; cultured; complex 【例】The girl is rather sophisticated for her age. 那女孩有股和她处龄不相仿的世故。On the other hand, young people still lack adequate experience and skills to deal with sophisticated national problems and international realations. 另一方面，年轻人仍然缺乏足够的经验和技能去处理复杂的国家问题和国际关系
sophomore ['sOfKmO:] n. 大学二年级生
sorrowful ['sOrKufKl] a.使人伤心的；悲伤的
southeast [sauT'i:st] n.东南(方), 东南部 ad. 向东南 a. 东南方的, 东南部的, 来自东南的 【例】The wind is in the southeast. 东南部有风。Taiwan is southeast of China. 台湾在中国的东南。
southwards ['sauTwKdz] ad.向南方
southwest [sauT'west] n.西南(方), 西南部 ad. 向西南 a. 西南方的, 西南部的, 来自西南的
spaceship ['speis+Sip] n.航天飞船 【例】There are five spacemen in the spaceship. 宇宙飞船里有五个飞行员。The spaceship traveled smoothly in the universe. 太空船在宇宙里平稳地飞行。

span [sp<n] n.1.一段时间2.跨距, 跨度 vt. 1.持续, 贯穿, 包括2.横跨, 跨越 【同】spread; measure; extent 【例】The short span of life forbids us to take on far-reaching hopes. 短暂的生命不许我们接受远大的希望。
spark [spA:k] n.火花, 火星 vi. 发出火花 vt. (off)触发, 引起 【例】The exhaust pipe shot sparks. 排气管中射出了火星。There was a wild spark in his eyes. 他的两眼炯炯发光。The vital spark in him makes him an artist. 他的生气勃勃的活力使他成为一个艺术家。
sparrow ['sp<rKu] n.麻雀 【例】The sparrow is a common bird in our city. 麻雀在我们这个城市里是一种常见的鸟。
spear [spiK] n.予, 梭镖, 矛尖 v. 刺, 戳 【例】The fisher used a spear as his weapon. 渔夫用矛作为武器。
speciality [,speSi'<lKti] n.1.特产, 名产, 特色菜2.专业, 专长
specialize ['speSKlaiz] (=specialise) vi. (in)专门研究, 专攻 【例】This shop specializes in chocolates. 这个商店专门出售巧克力。He specializes in oriental history. 他专门研究东方史。
specialty ['speSKlti] n.1.特产, 名产, 特色菜2.专业, 专长 【例】His specialty is ancient French. 他专门研究的领域是古法语。I can recommend the vegetable pie - it's the specialty of the house. 我推荐一道蔬菜馅饼，它是这家餐馆的名菜。
specific [spK'sifik] a. 1.特定的, 特有的2.明确的, 具体的 n.[pl.] 详情, 细节 【例】He gave us very specific instructions. 他给我们做了非常明确的指示。There is a specific tool for each job. 各工种配备特定的工具。
specification [,spesifi'keiSn] n.1.[常pl.] 规格, 规范2.明确说明3.(产品等的)说明书 【同】designation; particularization 【例】The specifications for building a bridge are designed. 建造一座大桥的详细规格已设计完毕。
specify ['spesifai] vt. 明确说明, 具体指定
specimen ['spesimin] n.标本, 样本 【同】individual; unit; example 【例】The doctor will need a specimen of your blood. 医生需要你的血样。He is still a fine specimen of health. 他仍是健康的典范。The museum displays the specimen of ancient Chinese porcelain. 这个博物馆展出中国古瓷器标本。
spectacle ['spektKkl] n.1.(大规模)演出, 场面2.景象, 壮观3.[常pl.] 眼镜 【例】The old man put on his spectacles and started reading. 老人戴上眼镜开始看书。I can't see things through your spectacles. 我和你的看法不同。The celebrations provided a magnificent spectacle. 庆祝活动呈现一派宏伟的景象。
spectacular [spek't<kjulK] a. 壮观的, 引人注目的 n.壮观的演出, 惊人之举 【例】The new play was a spectacular success. 这出新戏获得了巨大的成功。
spectator [spek'teitK] n.观众, 旁观者 【例】Football is our most popular spectator sport. 足球是最受我们欢迎、最能吸引观众的一项运动。
speculate ['spekjuleit] vi. 1.(about, on)推测, 推断2.投机, 做投机买卖 vt. 推测, 推断 【同】consider; infer; theorize 【例】There are two times in a man’s life when he should not speculate; when he can’t afford it and when he can. 人的一生中有两个时候不应投机：投机不起的时候和投机得起的时候。
spelling ['speliN] n.拼写, 拼法
spider ['spaidK] n.蜘蛛 【例】The little girl thinks spiders are terrible creatures. 小女孩认为蜘蛛是一种可怕的生物。
spiritual ['spiritSuKl] a. 1.精神(上)的2.宗教(上)的 【同】refined; holy; religious 【例】Great men are they who see that spiritual is stronger than any material force, and that thoughts rule the world. 伟人就是认为精神力量大于物质力量，思想统治世界的人。I care more about the spiritual life than the substantial life. 和物质生活相比，我更注重精神生活。
spit [spit] vi. 吐唾沫(或吐痰) vt. 吐出 n.唾液, 唾沫 【例】She spat at his face in contempt. 她吐口水在他的脸上，以此表示对他的蔑 视。It's rude to spit in public. 在公共场合随便吐痰是不礼貌的。
sponsor ['spOnsK] n.发起者, 主办者, 赞助者 vt. 1.发起, 主办2.资助, 赞助3.支持 【同】guarantor; patron; supporter 【例】The longest word in the English language is the one following the phrase: And now a word from our sponsor. 英语中最长的两句话是由此引发的：现在请赞助者讲两句话。

spontaneous [spOn'teiniKs] a. 1.自发的, 无意识的2.自然的, 天真率直的 【同】involuntary; instinctive 【例】Poetry is the spontaneous overflow of powerful feelings, it takes its origin from emotion recollected in tranquility. 诗歌是强烈感情的自然溢出，它源于平静中集聚的情感。She shows a spontaneous gaiety of manner. 她露出天真愉快的神态。He is spontaneous to offer help. 他主动提供帮助。
sprout [spraut] vi. 1.发芽, 抽芽, 长出2.(up)迅速出现, 迅速成长 vt. 长出(叶, 毛发等) n.新芽, 嫩枝 【例】Water is spouting out of the pipe. 水正从管子里喷出来。He is always spouting Shakespeare. 他老是喋喋不休地谈莎士比亚。The spout of the teapot is jammed by tea. 茶壶的壶口被茶叶堵住了。
spray [sprei] v. 喷, (使)溅散 n.1.浪花, 水花, 飞沫2.喷雾 【同】splash; scatter; diffuse 【例】It’s spring. The farmers are spraying fruit trees. 春天到了，农民正在为果树喷药。He sprayed paint on the wall. 他把漆喷在墙上。The gangsters sprayed the car with machinegun bullets. 匪徒们用机枪狂扫汽车。We parked the car by the sea and it got covered with spray. 我们把汽车停在海边，结果车上全是水沫。
sprinkle ['spriNkl] v. 撒, 洒 n. 少量, 少数 【例】We covered the cakes with chocolate sprinkles. 我们给蛋糕洒上巧克力末。He sprinkled vinegar on his fish and chips. 他把醋洒在鱼和土豆片上。It sprinkled that evening. 那天晚上下了小雨。
spur [spK:] n.刺激(物), 激励 vt. 激励, 鞭策, 促进 【同】stimulation; incentive 【例】Danger is the spur of all great minds. 危险对于一切伟人都是激励。International competition was a spur to modernization. 国际竞争是实现现代化的动力。What spurred her to do that? 是什么促使她那么干的？
squeeze [skwi:z] vt. 1.挤出, 出2.压榨, 榨取3.捏, 握 vi. 挤, 挤入, 挤过 n.1.挤2.握(手)3.拮据, 紧缺, 经济困难
stab [st<b] v./n. 刺, 戳
stability [stK'biliti] n.稳定, 稳固 【例】The government has taken a measure to maintain the stability of prices. 政府已经采取了措施以确保物价稳定。
stack [st<k] n.整齐的一叠(或一堆) vt. 把...叠成堆, 堆放于 【例】There is a stack of dishes to be washed in the kitchen. 厨房里还有一大堆盘子要洗。Traffic was stacked up for miles because of the accident. 车祸引起了交通堵塞，车辆排起的长龙有好几里长。The floor was stacked up with books. 地板上堆满了书。
stadium ['steidiKm] n.运动场, 体育场 【例】We will go to the stadium to watch a football match. 我们将去体育场观看足球比赛。
stain [stein] vt. 沾污, 染污, 染色 n.污点, 污迹 【同】blot; speck 【例】My chastity of honor, which feels a stain like a wound. 对于我纯洁的声誉，污点就像伤口一样难以忍受。The little boy stained his fingers with ink. 小男孩的手指让墨水给染脏了。He stained the family honor. 他玷污了家族的荣誉。Such a man is a stain to humanity. 这种人是人类的耻辱。
staircase ['stEKkeis] n.楼梯
stairway ['stEKwei] n.楼梯
stake [steik] n.1.桩, 标桩2.利害关系, 股份3.赌本, 赌注 vt. 以...打赌, 拿...冒险 【同】pole; post; stick 【例】Marriage is a lottery in which men stake their liberty and women their happiness. 婚姻是一场赌博，其中男人押上了自由，女人押上了幸福。He drove a stake into the ground. 他向地里打了一根桩子。He staked a claim to the land where he'd found the gold. 他在发现黄金的那块土地上立下界标以表明他的所有权。I have staked all my hopes on you. 我已经把我所有的希望都寄托在你身上了。
stale [steil] a. 1.不新鲜的2.陈腐的, 过时的 【同】dull; old; spoiled; dried 【例】Running water does not get stale; a door-hinge is never worm-eaten. 流水不腐，户枢不蠢。The beer is stale. 啤酒走了气了。They had nothing to eat but stale bread. 除了陈面包外，他们没有别的东西可吃。
stall [stO:l] n.1.货摊2.[pl.] (剧场的)正厅前座区3.(发动机的)熄火4.小房间, 小隔间 v. 1.(使)(发动机)熄火2.拖延, 推迟 【例】Never buy food from a market stall. 千万别在小摊上买食物。Every time I ask her to set the date she stalls. 我每次请她定一个时间，她总是借故拖延。
standardize ['st<ndKdaiz] vt.使与标准比较
standpoint ['st<ndpOint] n.立场, 观点
startle ['stA:tl] vt. 使惊吓, 使吃惊 【同】shock surprise 【例】Poetry should be great and unobtrusive; a thing which enters into one’s soul, and does not startle it or amaze it with itself, but with its subject. 诗歌应当既不寻常又不唐突。它深入人心，不是以本身而是以其主题使心灵吃惊或震动。He was startled by the news. 这消息使他大吃一惊。He gave me a startle. 他吓了我一跳。
starve [stA:v] v. (使)挨饿, (使)饿死 【同】need; want; hunger 【例】Those who work deserve to eat; those who do not work deserve to starve. 劳动者应得食，不劳动者应挨饿。They tried to starve him into submission. 他们试图用饥饿来使他就范。The plant was starved of light and died. 这株植物因为极度缺乏光照而死了。Large areas of land, which formerly grew tobacoos, will now produce grains to feed some starving people in the world. 种植烟草的大量土地将被用来种庄稼以满足饥饿者的需要。But what has the space race done to relieve the suffering of the earth’s starving millions. 但是太空竞争又作了什么来拯救地球上千百万在饥饿中挣扎的人们呢。
static ['st<tik] (=statical) a. 1.静的, 静力的, 静态的2.静止的, 停滞的 n.1.静电2.[-s]静力学 【同】immobile; inactive; latent 【例】Life is not a static thing. The only people who do not change their minds are incompetents in asylums, who can抰, and those in cemeteries. 生活不是静止的东西。惟一不改主意的人是精神病院的弱智者，他们办不到；还有躺在墓地里的人。
stationary ['steiSKnri] a. 固定的, 静止不动的 【同】fixed; stable; motionless 【例】A stationary target is easiest to aim at. 静止的靶子最好瞄。A stationary target is easiest to aim at. 静止的目标是最容易瞄准的。
stationery ['steiSKnri] n.1.文具2.(配套的)信笺信封 【同】writing materials 【例】I noticed a doll in the corner of a stationery store. 我在一个文具店的角落看到了一个洋娃娃。My stationery cupboard is full of paper. 我的文具柜塞满了纸。
statistical [stK'tistikl] a.统计的，统计学的 【例】They showed some statistical evidence to support their argument. 他们出示了一些统计数字来支持他们的论点。
statistics [stK'tistiks] n.统计(学) 【同】enumeration; figures; data 【例】Statistics show many young people tend not to be children. 统计数字表明，许多人不想当孩子。
statue ['st<tSu:] n.塑像, 雕像 【同】image; sculpture; art 【例】I had rather men should ask why no statue has been erected in my honor, than why one has. 我宁愿人们问为什么没有为我立纪念像，也不愿他们问为什么立起这么一尊象。The statue is made of bronze. 这座雕像是青铜铸成。
status ['steitKs] n.1.地位, 身份2.情形, 状况 【同】role; position; rank; hierarchy 【例】One who sells his freedom for gold will be reduced to the status of a slave forever. 以自由换取黄金者将永世为奴。
steady ['stedi] a. 1.稳的, 平稳的2.稳定的, 持续的3.稳重的, 坚定的 v. (使)平稳, (使)稳定 【同】firm; unwavering; regular 【例】Neither the sun nor death can be looked at with a steady eye. 对太阳和死亡都无法直视。The old man is not steady on his legs. 这位老人站不稳。I know she is steady in her purpose. 我知道她意志坚定。The hunter steadied his rifle and fired. 猎人端稳了猎枪，然后开了火。
steamer ['sti:mK] n.汽船, 轮船 【例】The steamers for Shanghai leave on Wednesday. 开往上海的轮船星期三启程。
steer [stiK] vt. 1.驾驶, 为...操舵2.引导 vi. 驾驶 【例】He steered the car skillfully through the narrow streets. 他熟练地驾驶着汽车穿过狭窄的街道。He steered me to a table and sat me down in a chair. 他把我领到一张桌子前，让我在椅子上坐 下。
stem [stem] n.1.茎, 干2.词干 vi. (from)起源于 vt. 堵住, 止住, 抑止 【例】She bought some roses with long stems. 她买了一些枝干很长的玫瑰花。Our ship stemmed on against the current. 我们的船逆流而上。
stern [stK:n] a. 严厉的, 严格的, 严峻的 n.船尾 【同】rigid; strict; severe 【例】To most men, experience is like the stern light of a ship which illumine only the track it has passed. 对于大多数人，经验就像船的艉灯，只是照亮驶过的航道。She seated herself in the stern. 她坐进了船尾。She had a stern father who never praised her. 她父亲很严厉，他从来没有表扬过她。
steward ['stju:Kd] n.1.(飞机、轮船等)乘务员，服务员2.(房屋、田地等的)看管人3.(大学等的)膳食管理员 【例】His neighbor is a chief steward. 他的邻居是一个乘务员领班。
sticky ['stiki] a. 粘的, 粘性的2.(天气)湿热的3.困难的, 棘手的 【同】gluey; adhesive 【例】Melted ice-cream is a fluid which is eternally sticky. One drop of it on a car-door handle spreads to the seat covers, to trousers, and thence to hands, and then to the steering wheel, the real-view mirror, all the knobs of the dashboard. 融化的冰淇淋是永远发黏的液体。落在车门手上一滴就会扩展到座位罩上、裤子上，从而到手上，然后到方向盘上、扣视镜上、仪表板的全部旋钮上……。
stimulate ['stimjuleit] vt. 刺激, 激励 【同】motivate; excite; incite; intrigue 【例】I lived in solitude in the country and noticed how the monotony of a quiet life stimulates the creative mind. 我独居乡间，注意到平静生活的单调是如何地激发着创造力。Light stimulates plant growth. 光会刺激植物生长。I hoped my warning would stimulate her to greater efforts. 我希望我的告诫会促使她作出更大的努力。
sting [stiN] vi. 1.刺, 蜇, 叮2.感到剧痛 vt. 1.刺, 蜇, 叮2.刺痛, 使痛苦3.激怒 n.1.(昆虫的)蜇刺2.刺(痛), 剧痛 【同】wound; cut; sore; prick; bit 【例】Misfortunes one can endure —— they come from outside, they are accidents. But to suffer for one’s own faults —— ah —— there is the sting of life. 不幸可以忍受——它们来自外部，它们属于意外。然而吃自己错误的苦头——唉——生活的惨痛即在于此。Her ingratitude stung him. 她的忘恩负义使他痛心。His flattery carries a sting. 他的奉承话中带刺。
stitch [stitS] n.1.(缝、绣、编结等的)一针, 线迹2.缝法, 针法, 编结法3.(肋部的)突然剧痛 v. 缝, 绣 【例】The doctor put three stitches in my head. 医生在我头上缝了三针。When she sews she makes long stitches. 她做针线活时针脚很大。Will you stitch a button on this shirt? 请你在这件衬衫上钉一颗钮扣好吗？
stony ['stKuni] a.多石的；冷酷的
stool [stu:l] n.凳子 【例】He goes to stool twice a day. 他每天大便两次。
stoop [stu:p] vi. 1.弯腰, 俯身2.(to)堕落到, 降低身份(做某事) n.弯腰, 曲背 【例】She stooped low to look under the bed. 她弯下腰看床底下。Don't stoop to quarrel with her about it. 别降低身份为这事去跟她争吵。The old woman walked with a stoop. 老太太伛偻而行。
storage ['stO:ridZ] n.1.贮藏, 保管2.存储 【例】His furniture is in storage while he finds a new house. 他在找新房子时把家具存放在仓库里。
stove [stKuv] n.炉子, 火炉
straightforward [,streit'fO:wKd] a. 1.正直的, 坦率的2.易懂的, 简单的 【同】sincere; outspoken; frank 【例】The procedure is quite straightforward. 手续十分简单。
strain [strein] n.1.拉紧, 绷紧2.过劳, 极度紧张3.张力4.扭伤, 拉伤5.[常pl.] 旋律, 曲调6.品种, 品系, 家系7.气质, 个性特点 vt. 1.扭伤, 拉伤2.尽力使用, 使紧张3.拉紧, 绷紧 v 【同】exertion; tension; ache 【例】The secret of popular writing is never to put more on a given page than the common reader can lap off it with no strain whatsoever on his habitually slack attention. 流行作品的秘密，在于在一定的页面上，绝不提供一般读者一下子看不完的东西，不给他一贯松懈的注意力带去任何紧张。Too heavy a load will strain the rope to its breaking point. 负载过重会把绳子拉紧到崩断的地步。You will strain your eyes by reading in such poor light. 你在这样弱的光线下看书会损伤视力的。The author seems to strain after novelty. 作者似乎在力图标新立异。This strain of wheat can grow during a cold spring. 这种小麦可以在寒冷的春天生长。

strap [str<p] n.带, 皮带 vt. 1.用带扣住, 束牢, 捆扎2.用绷带包扎 【例】Her camera strap has broken. 她的照相机吊带断了。The child was given the strap. 这个孩子被鞭打了一顿。All the luggage has been strapped up. 所有行李都已捆扎好。The slave was strapped to death. 这个奴隶被鞭打死。
strategy ['str<tKdZi] n.战略, 策略 【同】approach; tactics; policy 【例】Worry more about implementation than strategy —— it’s harder to do. 更多地为贯彻落实而非战略本身操心——这样做更难。I think we should work out a strategy to deal with this situation. 我想我们应该制订出一项行动计划，用来对 付这种情况。
strengthen ['streNTn] vt. 加强, 巩固 【例】The soldiers strengthened their defenses. 士兵们加强了他们的防御工事。The wind strengthened during the night. 风在夜间刮得更猛了。
stride [straid] vi. 大踏步走 n.1.大步2.步法, 步态3.(常)进展, 进步 【例】China is striding ahead in her economic construction. 中国正在经济建设方面大步前进。In a few strides he crossed the room. 他几大步就穿过了房间。
striking ['straikiN] a. 1.显著的, 突出的2.惹人注目的, 容貌出众的 【同】outstanding; remarkable; conspicuous 【例】That which is striking and beautiful is not always good, but that which is good is always beautiful. 引人注目且美的东西并不总是好的，但好的东西总是美的。
strip [strip] vi. 脱光衣服 vt. 1.剥去, 脱去…的衣服2.剥夺, 夺走 n.条, 狭条, 带状物 【例】Locust had stripped the leaves off the trees. 蝗虫把树上的叶子都吃光了。They stripped off and jumped into the pool. 他们脱掉衣服，跳进了池子。We'll have to strip the engine down to find the fault. 我们得把发动机拆卸开来找出毛病。Our football players have a red and white strip. 我们队的足球队员们穿着红白两色的队服。
strive [straiv] vi. 努力, 奋斗, 力求 【例】He strove for recognition as an artist. 他为获得艺术家的声誉而奋斗。
structural ['strVktSKrKl] a.结构的，构造的 【例】There is a structural alteration to the building. 这座建筑物在这有一处结构上的改变。
structure ['strVktSK] n.1.结构, 构造2.建筑物 vt. 构造, 建造 【例】Can you analyze the structure of the sentence for me? 你能给我分析一下这个句子的结构吗？ You need to structure your arguments more carefully. 你需要更为仔细地组织自己的论点。
stubborn ['stVbKn] a. 1.顽固的, 执拗的, 倔强的2.难对付的, 难于克服的 【同】resolute; unyielding; unreasonable 【例】Facts are stubborn things. 事实是顽固的东西。He is as stubborn as a mule. 他非常固执。You'll have to push hard; that door is a bit stubborn. 你得使劲推，那扇门有点难开。
stuffy ['stVfi] a.不透气的，闷热的 【例】Our office is really stuffy. 我们的办公室很闷。
stumble ['stVmbl] vi. 1.绊脚, 绊倒2.跌跌撞撞地走3.(说话等时)结结巴巴 【例】I stumbled over a tree root. 我在一个树根上绊了一跤。The child stumbled through a piece by Chopin. 那孩子费劲地奏完一支肖邦的曲子。
sturdy ['stK:di] a. 1.强壮的, 结实的, 坚固的2.坚定的, 坚强的 【同】strong; stout; vigorous 【例】Some people regard private enterprise as a predatory tiger to be shot. Others look on it as a cow they can milk. Not enough people see it as a healthy horse pulling a sturdy wagon. 有些人把私有企业当作应予射杀的吃人老虎，另一些人则将其看成可以挤奶的母牛。没有足够的人将其视为拉着结实货车的壮马。
subdivide [,sVbdi'vaid] vt.把…再分
submerge [sKb'mK:dZ] vi. 潜入水中 vt. 浸没, 淹没 【同】immerse; sink 【例】The shark submerged but the old man pursued. 鲨鱼潜游下去，老人却穷追不舍。At the first sign of danger the submarine will submerge. 一有危险迹象，潜艇就会潜入水中。Her happiness at seeing him submerged her former worries. 她看到他非常高兴，顿时完全忘记了先前的烦恼。
submit [sKb'mit] vi. (to)屈服, 听从 vt. 1.呈送, 提交2.主张, 建议 【同】yield; obey 【例】Justice remains the greatest power on earth. To that tremendous power alone will we submit. 正义始终是世间最强大的力量。只有对这种巨大的力量我们要顺从。We should submit our plans to the council for approval. 我们应该向理事会提交计划以求批准。
subordinate [sK'bO:dinKt] a. 1.下级的, 级别低的2.(to)次要的, 从属的 n.部属, 下级 vt. 使处于次要地位, 使从属于 【同】inferior; junior; secondary 【例】In the army a captain is subordinate to a major. 军队中，上尉的职务低于少校。All the other issues are subordinate to this one. 所有问题都要从属于这一问题。He was always friendly to his subordinates. 他对下级一向和蔼可亲。He subordinated his wishes to the general good of the group. 他使自己的愿望服从于集体的利益。
subscribe [sKb'skraib] vi. (to)1.订阅, 订购(书籍等)2.同意, 赞成 vt. 捐助, 赞助 【同】support; contribute; promise 【例】We have subscribed to this newspaper. 我们已经订阅了这份报纸。I subscribed to several magazines. 我订阅了几份杂志。We subscribe to an animal protection society. 我们定期捐款给一个动物保护基金会。I subscribed my name to the document. 我在文件上签了名。
subsequent ['sVbsikwKnt] a. 随后的, 后来的 【例】They made plans for a visit, but subsequent difficulties with the car prevented it. 我们原计划去游览，但后来汽车出了故障，没有去成。The events I'm speaking of were subsequent to the war. 我现在说到的事情都是战后发生的。
substance ['sVbstKns] n.1.物质2.实质3.大意, 要旨4.根据, 理由 【例】There is not anything of real substance in their book. 他们的书中没有什么实质性的内容。
substantial [sKb'st<nSl] a. 1.可观的, 大量的2.牢固的, 结实的3.实质的, 真实的 【同】solid; firm; strong; important 【例】Every person born in the United States is endowed with life, liberty and a substantial share of the national debt. 生在美国的每个人都被赋予生命、自由和国债的大量份额。We are in substantial agreement. 我们实际上意见一致。They want to see substantial changes. 他们想看到实质性的变化。
substitute ['sVbstitju:t] n.代用品, 代替者 vt. 代替, 代以 vi. (for)代替, 替代 【例】Water is not a proper substitute for wine. 水不是酒的适当代用品。The coach substituted Smith for Jones. 教练让史密斯上场，换下了琼斯。We substituted a red ball for blue to see if the baby would notice. 我们用红皮球换下了蓝皮球，看这婴儿会不会发觉。
subtle ['sVtl] a. 1.微妙的, 难于捉摸的2.诡秘的, 狡诈的3.隐约的 【同】indirect; implied; suggestive 【例】Men always want to be a woman’s first love; women have a more subtle instinct; what they like is to be a man’s last romance. 男人总想成为女人的第一个恋人。女人则具有更微妙的本能，她们希望的是成为男人追求最后一个对象。She has a very subtle mind. 她头脑敏锐。She has a subtle charm. 她有难以形容的魅力。
subtract [sKb'tr<kt] v. 减(去) 【同】deduct; take away; decrease 【例】Sometimes, if your own life is to add up, you must subtract your self from someone else’s life. 有时候，如果你自己的生活想要增加，你就得把自己从另外某个人的生活中减掉。If you subtract 2 from 8, you get 6. 8减去2是6。
subway ['sVbwei] n.1.地铁2.地下过道, 地道 【例】Use the subway to cross the road. 请走地下通道穿越马路。I want to get there by subway. 我想乘地铁去那儿。
succession [sKk'seSn] n.1.连续, 接续2.一连串, 一系列3.接替, 继任 【同】continuation; sequence; series 【例】A man can stand almost anything except a succession of ordinary days. 人可以忍受几乎一切，连续不断的平淡日子除外。
successive [sKk'sesiv] a. 接连的, 连续的
suck [sVk] v. 吸, 吮 【例】Don't suck your thumb; it's so dirty. 别舔手指头，太脏了。
sue [su:] vi. 1.控告, 起诉2.(for)要求, 请求 vt. 控告, 起诉
sufficient [sK'fiSnt] a. 足够的, 充分的 【例】There is sufficient food for everybody. 有足够的饭菜供大家吃。
suicide ['su:isaid] n.1.自杀2.自取灭亡 【例】She tried to commit suicide, but we saved her life by chance. 她试图自杀，但我们碰巧救了她。
sulphur ['sVlfK] (=sulfur) n.硫 【例】Sulphur can be used to make gunpowder. 硫磺可以用来制造火药。
summarize ['sVmKraiz] (=summarise) vt. 概括, 总结
summary ['sVmKri] n.摘要, 概要 a. 即刻的, 立即的 【例】Please write me a summary of this report. 请替我把这份报告写一份摘要。Such an offence will lead to a summary fine. 这类过错要当场予以罚款。I went through by a summary method. 我用简易的方法通过了。
sunrise ['sVnraiz] n.1.日出, 拂晓2.朝霞
super ['su:pK] a. 极好的, 超级的
superb [su:'pK:b] a. 极好的, 高质量的 【同】excellent; marvelous; outstanding 【例】The food of the city’s most celebrated dining salons, with one or perhaps two exceptions, is neither predictably elegant nor superb. More often than not it is predictably common place. 这个城市最有名的一些餐馆的菜肴，除了极个别的之外，都可以预言既不精致也不华美。它们多半可以预言是平淡无奇的。The sports facilities are superb in this city. 这个城市的运动设施是一流的。I like our country's superb view. 我喜欢我们国家壮丽的景色。
superficial [,su:pK'fiSl] a. 1.肤浅的, 浅薄的2.表面的 【同】hasty; short-sighted; ignorant 【例】To know things well, we must know them in detail; but as that is almost endless, out knowledge is always superficial and imperfect. 为了充分地认识事物，必须详细地了解它们。然而由于那几乎是没有穷尽的，我们的知识也就总是肤浅的、不完善的。Superficial scratches can be easily removed. 表面的划痕很容易擦掉。He is too superficial to appreciate great literature like this. 他太肤浅，无法欣赏这类文学巨著。
superfluous [su:'pK:fluKs] a. 过多的, 过剩的, 多余的 【例】He has already been told, so our comments are superfluous. 早就有人同他说过，所以我们的意见是多余的。
superiority [su:,piKri'Oriti] n.优越(性), 优等
supervise ['su:pKvaiz] v. 监督, 管理, 指导
supplement ['sVplimKnt] n.1.增补(物), 补充(物)2.增刊, 副刊 vt. 增补, 补充 【同】add to; complete; improve 【例】A man’s work is rather the needful supplement to himself than the outcome of it. 一个人的工作更多地是他自身的必要补充，而非这种补充的结果。I supplement my scholarship by working in the evening. 我除了享受奖学金外还打夜工以增加收入。The money I got was a useful supplement to my ordinary income. 我得到的那笔钱是很管用的外快。
suppress [sK'pres] vt. 1.压制, 镇压2.禁止发表, 查禁3.抑制(感情等), 忍住4.阻止...的生长(或发展) 【同】crush; overpower; defeat 【例】He who can suppress a moment’s anger may prevent a day of sorrow. 克制一时的怒气可是以免于一天的烦恼。

supreme [su:'pri:m] a. 1.最高的, 至上的2.极度的, 最重要的 【同】highest; excellent; principal 【例】The supreme happiness of our life is the conviction that we are loved. 人生最大的幸福莫于这于确信自己为人所爱。It was the supreme moment in his life. 那是他一生中最重要的时刻。
surgery ['sK:dZKri] n.1.外科, 外科手术2.手术室 【例】He underwent open-heart surgery. 他接受了体外循环心脏手术。He is preparing for the surgery. 他正在做手术前的准备。
surname ['sK:neim] n.姓 【例】What is your surname? 你的姓是什么？
surpass [sK'pA:s] vt. 1.超过, 优于, 多于2.超过...的界限, 非...所能办到(或理解) 【同】excel; exceed; go beyond 【例】If a pupil looks up at the teacher as a model, but not as rival he can never surpass the teacher. 弟子如果视老师为榜样而非对手，他就永远超不过老师。
surplus ['sK:plKs] n.过剩, 剩余, 盈余 a. 过剩的, 多余的 【同】residue; remainder; excess 【例】Democracy is clearly most appropriate for countries which enjoy an economic surplus and least appropriate for countries where there is an economic insufficiency. 民主显然最适合享有经济剩余的国家而最不适合存在经济不足的国家。Mexico has a large surplus of oil. 墨西哥有大量过剩的石油。We are giving away all our surplus apples. 我们准备把多余的苹果全部送人。Surplus advertisements have imterfered in people’s normal life.过多的广告已经干扰了人们的正常生活。
surprising [sK'praiziN] a.惊人的；出人意外的
surrender [sK'rendK] vi. 1.投降2.(to)屈服(于), 让步 vt. 交出, 放弃 n.投降, 放弃 【同】quit; abandon; give up; let go 【例】A man may be in as just possession of truth as of a city, and yet be forced to surrender. 人可能拥有真理一如拥有城池，终归被迫投降。We would rather die than surrender. 我们宁死而不投降。They surrendered to the enemy. 他们向敌人投降了。
surroundings [sK'raundiNz] n.周围的事物, 环境
survival [sK'vaivl] n.1.幸存, 继续生存2..幸存者, 残存物 【例】The miraculous survival of some people in the air crash was widely reported by the press. 空难事件中有些人大难不死被新闻界广泛报导。That fashion is a survival from the 1930s. 那种时装是三十年代的遗风。
survive [sK'vaiv] vi. 活下来, 幸存, 继续存在 vt. 1.从...逃出, 幸免于2.从(困境等)中挺过来3.比...活得长
suspend [sK'spend] vt. 1.暂停, 中止2.悬, 挂, 吊 【同】postpone; defer; discontinue 【例】The best of men cannot suspend their fate. The good die early, and the bad die late. 最好的人也无法推迟死亡：好人无长寿，坏人活百年。
suspicious [sK'spiSKs] a. 1.猜疑的, 疑心的2.可疑的3.(of)表示怀疑 【例】I'm a bit suspicious about the package that's been left in the corridor. 我对一直放在走廊里的那个包裹有些怀疑。His strange behavior made the police suspicious. 他不寻常的举止引起了警察的怀疑。If you see anything suspicious, inform the police at once. 你要是看到什么可疑的东西就马上通知警察。
sustain [sK'stein] vt. 1.保持, 使继续下去2.供养, 维持(生命等)3.支持, 支撑4.经受, 遭受 【同】bear; support; maintain 【例】The foundations were not strong enough to sustain the weight of the house. 这地基不够牢固，无法承受房屋的重量。Hope alone sustained him in his struggle. 在奋斗中，只有希望支持着他。
swamp [swOmp] n.沼泽 vt. 1.淹没, 浸没2.难到, 压倒 【例】The heavy rain has turned the small garden into a swamp. 大雨使这小花园变成了一块沼泽地。
swarm [swO:m] n.1.蜂群, 一大群2.[常pl.] (of)大量, 许多 vi. 1.密集, 云集, 挤满2.成群地飞行3.被挤满, 充满 【同】throng; pack; horde; heard; school 【例】Every place swarms with commentaries; of authors there is great scarcity. 评论充斥四处，作家供不应求。He has received a swarm of letters. 他已经收到了一大批信件。The crowd swarmed out of the cinema after the film ended. 电影结束后，人们从电影院蜂拥而出。
sway [swei] vi. 摇摆, 摇动 vt. 1.使摇摆, 使摇动2.使改变看法, 使支摇 n.1.摇摆, 摇动2.起支配作用的影响 【例】The branches of the trees were swaying in the wind. 树枝在风中摇晃。His power sways the world. 他称霸天下。
switch [switS] v. 转变, 改变, 转换 n.1.开关, 电闸2.转变, 改变
symbol ['simbl] n.1.符号, 标志2.象征 【例】The Cross is the symbol of Christianity. 十字架是基督教的象征。
sympathize ['simpKTaiz] (=sympathise) vi. 1.同情, 怜悯2.体谅, 赞同 【同】pity; show mercy; be kind to 【例】If all the people in the world should agree to sympathize with a certain man at a certain hour, they could not cure his headache. 即使全世界的人都同意在某一时刻同情某个人，也治不好他的头痛。I know you feel angry, and I sympathize. 我知道你感到愤怒，我也有同感。It's hard to sympathize with her political opinions. 她的政治观点很难使人赞同。
sympathy ['simpKTi] n.1.同情, 同情心2.(思想感情上的)支持, 赞同 【例】I felt much sympathy for the blind. 我对盲人深感同情。
symphony ['simfKni] n.1.交响乐, 交响曲2.(色彩等的)和谐, 协调 【例】The symphony orchestra will be coming. 交响乐团要来了。
symposium [sim'pKuziKm] n.1.讨论会, 专题报告会2.专题论文集
symptom ['simptKm] n.1.症状2.征候, 征兆 【同】sign; mark; token 【例】The first symptom of true love in a man is timidity, in a girl it is boldness. 真正的爱情首要的征候，在男子是胆怯，在女子是大胆。
synchronize ['siNkrKnaiz] (=synchronise) v.使同步, 使同时一致
syndrome ['sindrKum] n.1.综合病症, 综合症状2.(某种条件下有共同特征的)一系列表现(事件、举动等)
synthesis ['sinTKsis] n.1.综合2.合成 【同】integration; combination 【例】They produce rubber from petroleum by synthesis. 他们用合成法把石油制成橡胶。
synthetic [sin'Tetik] a. 1.合成的, 人造的2.虚假的 【例】This shelf was made of synthetic resin. 这个架子是合成树脂做的。
systematic [,sistK'm<tik] a. 有系统的, 系统化的 【例】The systematic arrangement of chairs makes the hall look spacious. 座椅按照顺序排列，这使得礼堂里显得很宽敞。He's very systematic in all he does. 他做一切事情都很有条理。
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taboo [tK'bu:] adj. 讳忌的n. 禁忌
tackle ['t<kl] vt. 1.对付, 处理2.与...交涉3.(足球等比赛中)阻截, 擒抱 n.1.阻截, 擒抱2.用具, 钓具3.辘轳, 滑车(组) 【例】What's the best way to tackle this problem? 什么是解决这个问题的最好方法？ Don't forget to bring your fishing tackle. 别忘了带上你的钓具。
tactics ['t<ktiks] n.策略；战术，兵法 【同】strategy; maneuvering; military art 【例】Never fight with the same enemy too often, or else he ill learn all your tactics. 与同一个敌人千万不要交战过频，否则敌人就会了解你的全部战术。
talkative ['tO:kKtiv] a. 喜欢说话的,饶舌的,多嘴的
tame [teim] a. 1.驯服的, 温顺的2.沉闷的, 乏味的 vt. 1.制服, 控制并利用2.驯化, 驯服 【例】She is too tame. 她太柔顺了。Many kinds of squirrels are easy to tame. 很多种类的松鼠都很容易驯养。
tan [t<n] vt. 1.使晒成棕褐色2.硝制(皮革) vi. 晒成棕褐色 n.1.棕褐色, 棕黄色2.晒成棕褐色, 晒黑 【例】It took me all summer to get this tan. 我花了整个夏天才晒出这样的棕褐色。Jane tanned quickly in the sun. 简在太阳下很快就晒黑了。
tank [t<Nk] n.1.油（或水）箱，罐，槽 2.坦克 【例】Is there any water left in the water tank? 水箱里还有水剩下吗？
tap [t<p] n. 1.塞子，龙头 2.轻叩，轻拍 3.窃听；vt.1. 轻叩，轻拍；2.利用，开发3. 窃听；vi.轻叩，轻拍 【同】strike; hit; penetrate; take advantage of 【例】She has been tapping a typewriter for two hours. 她打字已经两个小时了。That girl tapped her fingers on the desk impatiently. 那个女孩不耐烦地用手指轻扣桌面。My phone is being tapped. 有人在窃听我的电话。He cleaned his hands in the cold water from the tap. 他用自来水龙头流出的凉水把手洗干净。The taps are blowing. 熄灯号响了。
tar [tA:] n.柏油，焦油 vt.涂柏油于 【例】The road was covered with tar. 路上覆盖了柏油。I won't trust either of the two brothers; they are tarred with the same brush. 弟兄两个我谁也不相信，他们都是一路货色。
tease [ti:z] vt. 1.戏弄，取笑 2.挑逗，撩拨 n.（爱）戏弄他人者 【例】Don't take it seriously — he's only teasing. 别把它当真，他只不过是在开玩笑。She teased out the knots in her hair. 她耐心地用手指把缠结的头发理顺。He is a terrible tease. 他特别爱戏弄人。
technical ['teknikl] a.技术的，工艺的 【例】The flight was delayed owing to technical reasons. 这次飞行由于技术的原因而被推迟。This book is too technical for me. 对我来说，这本书太专业了。
technician [tek'niSn] n. 技术员，技师 【例】They need one laboratory technician. 他们需要一名实验室技术员。That technician is highly skilled. 那位技师技术很好。
tedious ['ti:diKs] a. 乏味的, 单调的, 冗长的 【同】boring; tiresome; wearisome 【例】Happy are the people whose annals are tedious. 历史平淡乏味的人民是幸福的。He is an exceedingly tedious fellow. 他是一个非常令人生厌的家伙。He told me a tedious story. 他给我讲了一个冗长乏味的故事。
teenager ['ti:neidZK] n.(13-19岁的)青少年 【例】It is not easy to educate teenagers. 教育青少年不是件容易的事。
telegraph ['teligrA:f] n.电报机；电报 【例】She went to the telegraph office in a hurry. 她匆匆忙忙向电报局去了。
temper ['tempK] n.1.脾气, 情绪2.韧度 vt. 1.调和, 使缓和2.使回火 【例】They are of congenial temper. 他们的性情相投。
tempo ['tempKu] n.1.(音乐的)速度2.节奏, 行进速度
temporary ['temprKri] a. 暂时的, 临时的 【同】transitory; transient; brief; momentary 【例】I抳e never been poor, only broke. Being poor is a frame of mind. Being broke is only a temporary situation. 我只是破产，从未贫穷。贫穷是心灵的一种状态，破产只是暂时的处境。The boss hired some temporary workers. 老板雇佣了一些临时工。
tempt [tempt] vt. 1.吸引, 引起…的兴趣2.引诱, 诱惑 【例】He was tempted into making a false step. 他被引诱做了一件傻事。
tenant ['tenKnt] n.房客, 佃户 【例】The tenant was evicted for non-payment of rent. 这个房客因为没有交房租而被赶出去了。
tend [tend] vi. 1.易于, 往往会2.趋向, 倾向 vt. 照管, 护理
tendency ['tendKnsi] n.趋向, 趋势 【同】aim; bent; trend 【例】The greater the wealth, the thicker will be the dirt. This undoubtedly describes a tendency of our time. 积财愈巨，积垢愈厚。这无疑描述了我们时代的一个趋势。She has artistic tendencies. 她有艺术气质。There is a growing tendency for people to work at home instead of in offices. 人们在家里而不是在办公室里工作的趋势日益增长。
tense [tens] a. 1.紧张的2.拉紧的, 绷紧的 v. (使)拉紧, (使)绷紧 n.(动词的)时态
tension ['tenSn] n.1.紧张, 紧张状态2.拉紧, 绷紧3.张力, 拉力 【同】force; tightness; stress; balance 【例】The world is all gates, all opportunities, strings of tension waiting to be struck. 世界处处是大门，处处是机会，有一系列的紧张局面等待打破。Tension mounted as we waited for the exam results to be published. 我们在等待公布考试结果时气氛越来越紧张。The signing of this agreement will help to reduce international tension. 这项协议的签订将有助于缓和国际紧张局 势。This wire will take 50 pounds tension before breaking. 这根金属线在断裂之前能承受五十磅的张力。
tentative ['tentKtiv] a. 试探(性)的, 试验(性)的 【同】experimental; on trial 【例】At the meeting, the manager only made some tentative proposals. 经理在会议上只提出了一项试探性的建议。
terminate ['tK:mineit] v. 停止, (使)终止 【同】eliminate; cancel; finish 【例】We terminated the contract. 我们终止了合同。The next train terminates here. 这是下一班火车的终点站。Your contract has been terminated. 你的合同已经被终止。
terrific [tK'rifik] a. 1.极妙的2.极大的 【同】immense; shocking; great 【例】She drive at a terrific speed. 她以极大的速度驱车飞驶。He is driving at a terrific speed. 他以极高的速度驾驶。The view was terrific. 景色美极了。
terrify ['terifai] vt. 使害怕, 使惊吓 【例】The little girl was terrified out of her wits. 这个小女孩吓得魂不附体。Rats terrify me. 老鼠使我害怕。It terrified me to contemplate the consequence of your action. 想到你行动的后果，我就感到害怕。
testify ['testifai] vi. 1.作证, 证明2.(to)表明, 说明 vt. 作证, 证明 【同】demonstrate; indicate; affirm; declare 【例】Statistics are like alienists —— they will testify for either side. 统计数字有如出庭的精神病学家——它们会为任何一方作证。He agreed to testify on behalf of the accused man. 他同意为被告作证。All kinds of human experience testify to the close link between love and fear. 人类的种种经验都证明了爱与怕之间的紧密联系。He testified that he had not seen the accident. 他作证说他没有看见那次事故。
testimony ['testimKni] n.1.证词2.见证, 证明 【同】evidence; assertion; declaration 【例】The psychiatrist gave testimony that the man was insane. 精神病科医生有证言说，那男人当时精神失常。Nothing could refute her testimony that the driver was drunk. 她关于那个司机已经喝醉的证词无可辩驳。Several men were called for testimony. 好几个人被传来作证。The witness is giving false testimony. 那个证人在作伪证。
textile ['tekstail] n.1.纺织品2.纺织业 a. 纺织的 【例】I got a job in a textile factory. 我在一家纺织厂找到一份工作。Their main exports are textiles, especially silk and cotton. 他们的主要出口货物是纺织品，特别是丝绸 和棉布。
theft [Teft] n.偷窃, 失窃 【例】The building has been insured against fire and theft. 这座大楼保了火险和失窃险。
theme [Ti:m] n.主题, 题目 【同】topic; argument; subject; issue; subject 【例】Great oratory needs not merely an orator, but a great them and a great occasion. 非凡的演说需要的不仅是演说家，还要有非凡的主题和非凡的场合。The theme for tonight's talk is education. 今天谈话的题目是教育。Many movies deal with commonplace themes. 许多电影的主题很平庸。
therapy ['TerKpi] n.治疗, 理疗 【例】She was in therapy. 她正在接受治疗。
thereafter [DEK'rA:ftK] ad. 之后, 以后 【例】You'll be accompanied as far as the border, thereafter you must find your own way. 有人送你到边境，然后你必须自己走了。
thereof [DEK'rOv] ad.它的，其；由此 【例】All citizens of the United Kingdom are ruled by the laws thereof. 英联盟的全体公民都受联盟法律的约束。
thermal ['TK:ml] a. 1.热的, 由热造成的2.保 暖的
thermometer [TK'mOmitK] n.温度计 【例】The thermometer reads 27 degrees. 温度计的读数是27度。
thesis ['Ti:sis] n.1.论文, 毕业(或学位)论文2.论题, 论点
thorn [TO:n] n.1.刺, 荆棘2.带小刺小灌木 【同】spine; point 【例】Every rose has its thorn you never find a woman without pins and needles. 朵朵玫瑰均有刺，女人无一不带针。He stepped on a sharp thorn. 他踩到一根尖刺。His sister is a thorn in his flesh. 他的妹妹使他伤透脑筋。
thoughtful ['TO:tfKl] a. 1.深思的, 思考的2.体贴的, 关心的 【同】understanding; kind; considerate 【例】The most thoughtful doctor I know holds a child’s tongue down with a lollipop when he has to look down a small throat. 我所知最体贴人的医生在需要查看孩子的小喉咙时，是用棒糖压舌头的。It was thoughtful of you to warn me of your arrival. 你来之前先通知我，真是考虑得很周到。Susan is in a thoughtful mood. 苏珊心事重重。This is a very thoughtful book. 这是一本很有思想性的书。
thoughtless ['TO:tlKs] a.欠考虑的；自私的 【例】It was thoughtless of you to forget your mother's birthday. 你太粗心了，居然连你妈妈的生日也忘了。
threat [Tret] n.1.威胁, 恐吓2.凶兆, 征兆 【例】The threat of an economic depression hangs over the world. 经济衰退的威胁笼罩着世界。There was a threat of typhoon. 有刮台风的征兆。His presence is a threat to our success. 他的出现对我们的成功是一个威胁。

threshold ['TreShKuld] n.1.门槛, 门口2.入门, 开端, 起始点 【同】entrance; door; origin 【例】Grave is but the threshold of eternity. 坟墓不过是进入永生的门槛。The cabin has a flat stone for a threshold. 这间小屋用一条扁平的石头做门槛。The treaty will be the threshold of lasting peace. 这个条约将成为持久和平的开端。The tax threshold for a single pensioner is 450 dollars. 单身养老金领取者的征税起点是450美元。
thrill [Tril] n.1.兴奋, 激动2.引起激动的事物 v. (使)非常兴奋, (使)非常激动 【同】excite; inspire 【例】Everybody who plays an instrument, even a little, understands music in a different way from somebody who has never felt the thrill of making music himself. 每个演奏乐器的人，哪怕是只会一点儿，理解音乐的方式都与从未感受过自己奏出音乐的激动的人不同。It's a sight that never fails to thrill me. 那是一种永远让我激动不已的景象。Such was the picture, and he thrilled to the memory of it. 当时正是这样的情景，他回想起来还感到毛骨悚然。She was thrilled when the handsome filmstar kissed her. 当那位英俊的电影明星吻她的时候，她欣喜若狂。
thrive [Traiv] vi. 兴旺, 繁荣 【同】flourish; prosper 【例】He that will thrive must rise at five. 想要兴旺发达，必须5点起床。A business cannot thrive without good management. 没有良好的经营管理，事业就不会兴旺发达。Few plants or animals thrive in the desert. 很少植物或动物能在沙漠中很好地生长。
thumb [TVm] n.拇指 v. 1.示意要求搭车2.(through)迅速翻阅 【例】When the play opened, the local press gave it the thumbs down. 这出戏公演时，当地报纸对它评价不佳。I feel my fingers are all thumbs today. 我觉得我今天笨手笨脚。He thumbed through the address book looking for the number. 他翻阅地址簿，寻找号码。
tidy ['taidi] a. 整洁的, 整齐的 v. (使)整洁, (使)整齐 【例】She keeps her house very tidy. 她保持她的住所整整齐齐。He has a tidy mind. 他的思维有条理。
tile [tail] n.瓦, 瓷砖 vt. 铺瓦于, 贴瓷砖于 【例】We have put tiles on the wall behind the bath. 我们在浴缸后的墙上贴了瓷砖。
tilt [tilt] v. (使)倾斜, (使)倾侧 n.倾斜, 倾侧 【例】The table top suddenly tilted and all the plates and glasses crashed onto the floor. 桌面突然翘起，所有的盘子和玻璃制品都滑落到地板上打碎了。
timber ['timbK] n.1.木材, 原木2.大木料, 栋木 【例】Seasoned timber does not warp. 经干燥处理的木材不会翘曲。
timely ['taimli] a. 及时的, 适时的 【例】Thanks to your timely intervention. 多亏你及时调停。This has been a timely reminder of the need for constant care. 这件事适时地提醒我们要注意时时谨慎。
timid ['timid] a. 羞怯的, 胆小的 【同】indecisive; cowardly 【例】A timid person is frightened before a danger; a coward during the time; and a courageous person afterward. 胆小鬼危险到来之前害怕，危险期间懦弱，危险过后勇敢。I wanted to take him fishing but I was too timid to ask him. 我曾想带他去钓鱼，但我不好意思对他开口。
tiresome ['taiKsKm] a. 令人疲劳的, 令人厌倦的 【例】His speech is really tiresome. 他的演讲实在令人厌倦。
toe [tKu] n.脚趾, 足尖(部) 【例】He stepped on my toes. 他踩着了我的脚趾头。Each foot has five toes. 每只脚有五个脚趾头。
tolerate ['tOlKreit] vt. 1.容许, 承认2.容忍, 忍受
tomb [tu:m] n.坟墓 【例】Those dead soldiers were buried in the tombs. 那些死去的战士被埋葬在坟墓里。A tombstone stands in front of her tomb. 她墓前立着一块墓碑。
torch [tO:tS] n.1.手电筒2.火炬, 火把 【例】He turned on the torch to look for his keys. 他打开了手电筒，寻找钥匙。
tortoise ['tO:tKs] n.龟，乌龟 【例】He bought two small tortoises for me. 他给我买了两只小乌龟。
torture ['tO:tSK] n./vt. 拷问, 折磨 【例】She suffered the tortures of toothaches. 她因牙痛而痛苦。He tortured his prisoners. 他拷打犯人。
tough [tVf] a. 1.困难的, 难对付的2.坚强的, 能吃苦耐劳的3.坚强的, 牢固的4.强硬的, 严格的5.(肉等食物)老的, 硬的6.粗暴的, 充满暴力的 【例】The company faces tough competition. 这家公司面临着艰难的竞争。We won the contract but only through a lot of tough negotiating. 我们赢得了合同，但是却经过了多次不屈不挠的谈判才达到目的。The support of a friend during a tough time could make the difference between success and failure. 在你困难的时候，朋友支持与否是成败的关键。How do they respond in these tough situations – can they be creative with their answers? 在这样严峻的情况下，他们如何回答问题－－他们的答案会不会有创造力。
tourism ['tuKrizKm] n.旅游业
tow [tKu] vt./n. 拖, 拉, 牵引 【例】We have to tow that car to the nearest garage. 我们不得不把汽车拖到最近的修车厂。My car's broken down; will you give me a tow? 我的车抛锚了，能用你的车给我拖一拖吗？
trademark ['treidmA:k] n.1.商标, 牌号2.特征, 标记 【例】Have you noticed the trademark on the bottle? 你注意到瓶子上的商标了吗？ Appearing briefly in his own films was a trademark of Alfred Hitchcock. 在自己的影片里短暂露面是阿尔弗雷德·希区柯克的特点。
tradition [trK'diSn] n.传统, 惯例 【例】In many countries young people still keep up the tradition that women will get married in a long white dress. 许多国家里，年轻人仍保持着妇女结婚时穿 白色长礼服的传统。The story is based mainly on tradition. 这故事主要来自传说。A country only depending on its tradition will neve become a powerful nation. 一个只依依靠自己传统的国家将永远不能成为一个强大的国家。Because of the different culture and tradition, supporting the old is different from country to coutry. 因为不同的文化和传统，赡养老人的问题各国的做法各不相同。
tragic ['tr<dZik] a. 1.悲惨的, 可悲的2.悲剧(性)的 【例】The famous politician died in a tragic accident. 那位著名的政治家死于一场悲惨的意外事故。
trail [treil] vi. 1.拖, 下垂2.(比赛等中)输, 失败 vt. 跟踪, 追踪 n.1.小路, 小径2.痕迹, 足迹, 踪迹 【例】The dogs found the trail of the rabbit. 猎狗发现了兔子的踪迹。
trait [treit] n.特征, 特点, 特性
traitor ['treitK] n.叛徒，卖国贼 【例】He was surprised to discover that his best friend had turned traitor. 他惊讶地发现他最好的朋友竟成了叛徒。
tram [tr<m] n.有轨电车
tramp [tr<mp] n.1.流浪者2.长途跋涉, 徒步旅行3.沉重的脚步声 v. 踏着沉重的脚步走(过), 踩踏 【例】We missed the bus and met some tramps. 我们错过了公共汽车，因此不得不步行。We went for a tramp over the hill. 我们徒步翻过了山头
transaction [tr<n'z<kSn] n.交易, 业务 【同】deal; business 【例】The old idea of a good bargain was a transaction in which one man got the better of another. The new idea of a good contract is a transaction which is good for both parties. 旧观点认为好合同是一笔让一个人占了另一个人便宜的买卖。而新观点则认为好合同一笔对双方都有利的交易。Payments by cheque easily outnumbered cash transactions. 用支票付款在数量上大大超过现金交易。The transaction between them was dismissed. 他们之间的交易告吹了。They charge a fixed rate for each transaction. 他们对办理的每项业务收取一定的费用。
transfer ['tr<nsfK:] vt. 1.搬, 转移2.调动, 转学3.转让, 过户 vi. 1.迁移, 转移2.调动, 转学3.转车, 换乘 n.1.转移, 调动2.转车, 换乘 【同】transport; convey; shift; assign 【例】We have not lost faith, but we have transferred it from God to the medical profession. 我们并未失去信仰，只是把它由上帝转移到医学上来了。He was soon transferred to another post. 他很快被调职。He intends to transfer the property to his son. 他打算把财产转让给儿子。
transform [tr<ns'fO:m] vt. 1.使改观, 改革2.变换, 把...转换成 【同】change; alter; vary 【例】Marriage is the miracle that transforms a kiss from pleasure into a duty, and a life from a luxury into a necessity. 结婚是个奇迹，它把接吻从快乐化为义务，把生活从享乐化为必需。Success and wealth transformed his character. 成功和财富改变了他的性格。His plans were transformed overnight into reality. 他的计划迅速变为现实。The magician transformed the frog into a princess. 魔术师把青蛙变成了公主。
transformer [tr<ns'fO:mK] n.变压器，转换器
transient ['tr<nziKnt] a. 1.短暂的, 转瞬即逝的2.临时的, 暂住的 【同】temporary; short-lived 【例】Life is transient, while virtue is lasting. 人生如朝露，而道德却常驻。Her feeling of depression was transient. 她那抑郁的心情一会儿就过去了。
transition [tr<n'ziSn] n.过渡, 转变 【同】passing; shift 【例】He is experiencing the transition from childhood to adult life. 他处在青春发育期。We hope there will be a peaceful transition to the new system. 我们希望能够和平过渡到新的制度。
transmission [tr<nz'miSn] n.1.播送, 发射2.传送, 传递, 传染 【同】transference; conveyance; transport 【例】The transmission of the disease easily takes place in winter. 这种疾病的传播容易发生在冬天。We now interrupt our normal transmissions to bring you a special news flash. 我们现中断正常节目，播送一条特别新闻。
transmit [tr<nz'mit] vt. 1.播送, 发射2.传送, 传递, 传染 【例】The World Cup final is being transmitted live to over fifty countries. 世界杯决赛现在正向五十多个国家现场转播。The tension soon transmitted itself to all the members of the crowd. 这种紧张情绪很快感染了人群中所有的人。This infection is transmitted by mosquitoes. 这种传染病是由蚊子传染的。
transparent [tr<ns'p<rKnt] a. 1.透明的2.明显的, 清楚的 【同】lucid; crystalline; clear; obvious 【例】To speak ill of others is a dishonest way of praising ourselves; let us be above such transparent egotism. 说别人的坏话是赞扬自己的不正当方式。让我们超越这种明显的自大吧。Plain glass is transparent. 普通的白玻璃是透明的。The meaning of this passage seems quite transparent. 这一段的意思看来是相当清楚的。
transplant ['tr<nsplA:nt] vt. 1.移栽, 移种(植物等)2.移植(器官)3.使迁移, 使移居 n.(器官)移植 【同】utilizing an donated organ 【例】The operation of the transplant of his hearts is successful. 他的心脏移植手术成功了。He transplanted the seedlings into peaty soil. 他把幼苗移栽到含泥炭的土壤里。She had a bone-marrow transplant. 她接受了骨髓移植手术。
transport ['tr<nspO:t] vt. 运输, 运送 n.运输, 运输系统, 运输工具 【例】The transport of goods by air is very expensive. 空运货物费用十分昂贵。Wheat is transported from the farms to the mills. 把小麦从农场运到面粉厂。
tray [trei] n.盘, 托盘, 碟 【例】He put the toast on the breakfast tray. 他把烤面包片放到早餐托盘里。
treason ['tri:zn] n.叛国, 背叛, 叛逆 【例】They have committed treason against the state. 他们已犯了叛国罪。
treasurer ['treZKrK] n.司库，财务主管 【例】The company decided to appoint a new treasurer. 公司决定任命一位新司库。
tremendous [tri'mendKs] a. 1.巨大的, 极大的2.精彩的, 了不起的 【例】We got a tremendous surprise when she arrived. 她的到来使我们大吃一惊。The play became a tremendous hit. 这出戏极为轰动。He's a tremendous talker. 他是一个非常健谈的人。
trench [trentS] n.沟, 沟渠 【例】I forgot to dig a trench around the tent. 我忘了在帐篷四周挖一条沟。Grandfather was in the trenches during the First War. 在第一次世界大战中，我祖父驻守在法国北部前线。
triangle ['trai<Ngl] n.三角, 三角形 【例】The angles of a triangle total 180. 三角形的三角之和等于180°。
tribute ['tribju:t] n.1.颂词, 称赞, (表示敬意的)礼物2.贡品 【同】payment; memorial 【例】Complaint is the largest tribute Heaven receives, and the sincerest part of our devotions. 怨言是上天收到的数量最大的颂词，也是我们祷告中最由衷的部分。The musician gave full tribute to his former teacher. 这位音乐家盛赞了他过去的老师。Many Greek cities had to send yearly tribute to Athens. 许多希腊城市不得不每年向雅典进贡。
triple ['tripl] a. 1.三部分的, 三方的2.三倍的, 三重的 v. (使)增至三倍 【例】The plan has a triple purpose. 该计划有三个目的。He is a triple murderer. 他谋杀了三个人。
triumph ['traiKmf] n.1.胜利, 成功2.(胜利或成功的)喜悦 vi. 获胜, 得胜, 成功 【例】He gave a cry of triumph. 他得意地叫了起来。Justice triumphs in the end. 正义终将得胜。
triumphant [trai'VmfKnt] a.得胜的；得意洋洋的 【例】The victorious general made a triumphant return. 这位打了胜仗的将军凯旋而归。

trivial ['triviKl] a. 琐碎的, 不重要的 【同】petty; superficial; insignificant; shallow 【例】In important matters, we expose our best sides; in trivial matters, we disclose ourselves as we really are. 我们在重要的事件中显示自己最好的方面，在无关紧要的小事中露出自己的本来面目。Don't be angry over such trivial matters. 别为这些琐事生气。
trolley ['trOli] （=trolly） n.1.手推车, 台车2.无轨电车3.有轨电车 【例】These suitcases are too heavy to carry; we need a trolley. 这些衣箱太沉了，我们需要一辆小手推车。Cars and trolleys filled the streets. 汽车和电车塞满了整条街。
troublesome ['trVblsKm] a. 令人烦恼的, 讨厌的, 麻烦的 【例】This naughty boy is really troublesome. 这个淘气的男孩子真是惹人烦。
trousers ['trauzKz] n.裤子
trumpet ['trVmpit] n.喇叭, 小号 vt. 大声宣告, 鼓吹 【例】He played a tune on his trumpet. 他用小号吹奏了一首曲子。I'm not blowing my own trumpet, but I did all the top jobs. 我并不是自吹自擂，但所有的重要工作都是我干的。
tub [tVb] n.1.桶, 塑料杯, 纸杯2.盆, 洗澡盆, 浴缸 【例】It's time for my dip in the tub. 我该洗澡了。
tube [tju:b] n.1.管, 软管2.地铁3.电子管, 显像管 【例】She bought a tube of toothpaste. 她买了一管牙膏。Our television tube has broken. 我们的电视机显像管坏了。I go to work on the tube. 我经常乘地铁去上班。
tuck [tVk] vt. 1.把(衬衫、餐巾等)的边塞到下面(或里面)2.把...夹入, 把...藏入 n.(衣服等的)褶, 裥 【例】The baby's dress was beautifully tucked with tiny stitches. 婴儿衫的褶裥打得针脚细密，很漂亮。He tucked his shirt into his trousers. 他把衬衫下摆塞入裤中。He was asleep before I tucked him in. 我还没来得及给他盖好被子，他就睡着了。
tug [tVg] v. 用力拖(或拉) n.1.拖船2.猛拉, 牵引 【例】Tom felt a tug at his sleeve. 汤姆觉得有人拉了拉他的衣袖。She tried to tug my hand away. 她试图把我的手拉开。
tuition [tju:'iSn] n.1.(某一学科的)教学, 讲授, 指导2.学费
tumble ['tVmbl] vi. 1.跌倒, 摔下, 滚下2.翻滚3.(价格等)暴跌4.不由自主地卷入 n.跌倒, 摔倒 【例】She tumbled down the stairs. 她滚下了楼梯。The little girl stared at the little cats tumbling over each other in their basket. 小女孩凝视着在篮子里互相翻来滚去的小猫。
tune [tju:n] n.曲调, 曲子 vt. 1.为(乐器)调音2.调节, 调整 【例】He played a tune on the violin. 他用小提琴演奏了一首曲子。She calls the tune in their house. 他们家中她说了算。The orchestra tuned their instruments. 乐队在给乐器调音。
turbine ['tK:bain] n.涡轮机, 汽轮机
turbulent ['tK:bjulKnt] a. 1.动荡的, 混乱的2.汹涌的, 狂暴的 【同】violent; stormy; disturbed; noisy 【例】It took place in a turbulent period of history. 这件事发生在骚乱不安的历史时期。The sea is too turbulent for sailing. 海浪太大，不宜航行。She tried to calm her turbulent thoughts. 她试图平息一下紊乱的思绪。
turkey ['tK:ki] n.火鸡, 火鸡肉 【例】People often drink white wine with turkey. 人们经常边吃火鸡肉边喝白葡萄酒。
turning ['tK:niN] n.旋转；变向；转弯处
turnip ['tK:nip] n.萝卜，芜菁 【例】Would you like some turnip? 吃点芜菁吗？
turnover ['tK:nKuvK] n.1.营业额, 成交量2.人员调整, 人员更替率
typical ['tipikl] a. 典型的, 有代表性的 【同】characteristic; usual; illustrative 【例】He crushed the beetle deliberately which is very typical. 他有意把那只甲壳虫踏碎，只有他才会这样做。
typist ['taipist] n.打字员
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ultraviolet [,VltrK'vaiKlKt] a. 紫外(线)的 【例】They use ultraviolet lamp to kill pests. 他们使用紫外线灯杀死害虫。
unanimous [ju'n<nimKs] a. 全体一致的, 一致同意的 【同】unified; combined; single 【例】The country is unanimous in support of the government’s policy. 全国一致支持政府的政策。Politicians from all parties were completely unanimous in condemning his action. 所有党派的政治家们都一致谴责他的行为。The committee were unanimous that the application should be turned down. 委员会一致同意拒绝这项申请。
unbearable [Vn'bEKrKbl] a.难堪的，忍受不了的 【例】The heat outside is unbearable. 外面的高温真让人难以忍受。He is unbearable when he's in a bad temper. 他发脾气时让人无法忍受。
uncertain [Vn'sK:tn] a.无常的；不确定的 【例】The uncertain weather delayed our departure. 天气变换莫测，延误了我们启程。I'm uncertain whether to go or not. 我不能肯定去还是不去。
uncertainty [Vn'sK:tnti] n. 不确定,不可依靠,半信半疑 【例】The uncertainty is unbearable! 事情定不下来真让人难以忍受!  They lived in the uncertainty on the dole. 他们依依靠救济金的生活不安定。
underestimate [,VndK'restimKt] vt. 对...估计不足, 低估 n.估计不足, 低估 【例】I underestimated the time we needed by 30%. 我把我们需要的时间低估了30%。Never underestimate your opponent. 千万不要低估对手。
undergo [,VndK'gKu] vt. 经历, 遭受 【同】sustain; experience; endure; withstand 【例】You cannot create experience, you must undergo it. 你不能创造经验，你必须经历它。This city underwent great changes. 这座城市经历了巨大的变化。She underwent a thorough examination at the hospital. 她在医院里接受了全面检查。I hope that I shall never again have to undergo such unpleasant experience. 我希望我永远不会再遭遇到这种不愉快的经历。
undergraduate [,VndK'gr<dZuKt] n.大学本科生 【例】He is a Harvard undergraduate. 他是哈佛大学的学生。
underline ['VndKlain] vt. 1.在...下面划线2.强调, 使突出 【同】mark a line under; emphasize 【例】To underline a poem word by word is the work of misguided schoolmaster. 在诗句下面逐字画线，那是拙劣的教师才干的事儿。Those words are underlined in the English book. 那本英语书中有些单词下画着线进行强调。Strikes by prison officers underline the need for reform in our gaols. 监狱工作人员罢工一事，突出地表明我们的 监狱制度需要改革。
underlying [,VndK'laiiN] a. 含蓄的, 潜在的
undermine [,VndK'main] vt. 1.暗中破坏, 逐渐削弱2.侵蚀...的基础 【同】dig; weaken; ruin 【例】Her health was undermined by the stress of her job. 工作压力使她健康受损。
underneath [,VndK'ni:T] prep. 在...下面, 在...底下 ad. 在下面, 在底下 n.下部, 底部 【同】mark; italicize 【例】The example sentences in this book were first underlined by a tick to tell the printer to print them in italics. 本书中例句起初用√在下面划线，以告字排员工人应用斜体排印。She was wearing a woolen coat, with a cotton blouse underneath. 她外面穿了一件毛外套，里面穿一件棉布衬衫。The underneath part felt damp. 底层很潮湿。The coin rolled underneath the piano. 硬币滚到钢琴的下面了。

undertake [,VndK'teik] vt. 1.承担, 着手做2.同意, 答应, 保证 【例】We could undertake the work for the time being. 我们可暂时担当这项工作。He undertook to finish the job by Friday. 他答应星期五之前完成这项工作。
undesirable [,Vndi'zaiKrKbl] a.不合需要的；讨厌的
undo [Vn'du:] vt. 1.解开, 松开2.取消, 撤销 【例】It's better for the doer to undo what he has done. 解铃还需系铃人。That mistake has undone all our good work. 那个过错使我们前功尽弃。Our folly has undone us. 我们的愚蠢行为将自己毁了。One of your buttons is undone. 你的一个扣子松开了。He was gone and left all the work undone to me. 他走了，把所有没做完的工作都留给了我。
uneasy [Vn'i:zi] a. 心神不安的, 担心的, 忧虑的 【同】unquiet; anxious; restless 【例】Fools are never uneasy. Stupidity is without anxiety. 愚人绝不会不安，愚蠢是没有忧虑的。I'm uneasy in my mind about the future. 我为前途而忧虑。They had an uneasy suspicion that all was not well. 他们有一种令人不安的猜疑，所有的事都不 太妙。
unexpected [,Vnik'spektid] a. 想不到的, 意外的 【同】surprising; sudden; all at once 【例】If one advances confidently in the direction of his dreams and endeavors to live the life he imagined, he will meet with a success unexpected in common hours. 一个人如果充满信心地向梦想的方向前进，努力实践所想象的生活，他就会迎来平常想不到的成功。The unexpected guest disordered his plans. 这位不速之客打乱了他的计划。
unfortunately [Vn'fO:tSKnKtli] ad. 遗憾的是, 可惜的是 【例】Unfortunately, I hurt my knee when I fell down on the ice. 真不幸，我在冰上摔倒时摔伤了膝盖。
unique [ju:'ni:k] a. 1.唯一的, 独特的, 独一无二的2.极不寻常的, 极好的 【同】peerless; matchless; unprecedented 【例】Originality is the unique way of thinking, observing, understanding and judging. 独创性就是特有的思考、观察、理解和判断的方法。It's a unique work of art. 这是独一无二的艺术作品。He's caught the unique opportunity. 他抓住了那唯一的机会。
universal [,ju:ni'vK:sl] a. 1.普遍的, 全体的2.通用的, 万能的3.宇宙的, 全世界的 【同】cosmical; global; comprehensive; general 【例】Music is the universal language. 音乐是全世界的语言。Television provides universal entertainment. 电视提供大众化的娱乐。Overpopulation is a universal problem. 人口过多是全球性的问题。
universe ['ju:nivK:s] n.1.宇宙, 万物, 世界2.领域, 范围 【例】The Earth is only one of the numerous planets in the universe. 地球只是宇宙中众多星球中的一个。
unjust [Vn'dZVst] a.非正义的；不公平的 【例】He said that the people's accusation was unjust. 他说人们的指控是不公正的。
unkind [Vn'kaind] a.不仁慈的，不和善的 【例】Don't be so unkind to your brother. 别对你兄弟这么刻薄。
unlike [,Vn'laik] prep. 不像, 和...不同 【例】Unlike my sister, I am a terrible cook. 和我妹妹不同，我是一个糟糕的厨师。Unlike his brother, he has a good sense of humor. 和他兄弟不同，他有种幽默感。
unlimited [Vn'limitid] a.无限的；不定的 【例】If only one had an unlimited supply of money! 要是财源不断就好了!  It's unlimited to drive cars at high speed in country. 在乡村开快车没有限制。
unlock [Vn'lOk] vt.开门，箱等 【例】Scientists have unlocked the secret of the atom. 科学家已经揭开了原子的秘密。I unlocked the door and went into the room. 我打开房门，然后走进屋里。
unpaid [Vn'peid] a.未付的；不支薪水的
untie [Vn'tai] vt.解开，松开；解放 【例】Untie me from the chair. 把我从椅子上解开。I tried to untie the string but failed. 我试图解开绳子，但没有成功。
unusual [Vn'ju:ZuKl] a. 1.不平常的, 少有的2.与众不同的, 独特的 【同】exceptional; odd; strange 【例】It requires a very unusual mind to undertake the analysis. 分析显而易见的事物需要极不寻常的头脑。Snow is an unusual sight in this warm place. 下雪在这个温暖的地方是一种罕见的景象。
update [,Vp'deit] vt. 更新, 使现代化 n.最新信息 【例】The data should be updated once a week. 这些数据应该每星期更新一次。
upgrade ['Vpgreid] vt. 提升, 使升级 n.向上的斜坡
uphold [,Vp'hKuld] vt. 支持, 维护 【同】support; maintain; confirm; sustain 【例】I upheld him in his policy. 我支持他的政策。The President swore to uphold the constitution. 总统宣誓维护宪法。The judge upheld the lower court's decision. 法官维持初级法院的判决。
upright ['Vprait] a. 1.直立的, 竖立的, 垂直的2.正直的, 诚实的 ad. 挺直着, 竖立着 【例】Several columns among the ruins still stood upright. 在废墟中依然挺立着几根柱子。
uproar ['VprO:] n.吵闹, 喧嚣, 骚乱 【例】There was uproar over the tax increase. 增税引起了一片怨声。His motion threw the meeting into an uproar. 他的建议在会上引起了一片吵嚷。
upset ['Vpset] vt. 1.使心烦意乱, 使苦恼, 使不适2.打乱, 搅乱3.打翻, 弄翻 n.1.翻倒, 搅乱, 不安2.(肠胃等)不适 a. 1.心烦的, 苦恼的2.(肠胃等)不适的 【例】I'm always upset when I don't get any mail. 我接不到任何邮件时总是心烦意乱。The news quite upset him. 这消息使他心烦意乱。He upset a bottle of ink. 他打翻了一瓶墨水。He has an upset stomach. 他胃不舒服。
upside-down [,Vpsaid'daun] a.颠倒的，乱七八糟的 【例】The classroom was turned upside-down. 教室被弄得乱七八糟。
up-to-date [,Vp-tK-'deit] a. 1.现代化的, 最新的2.跟上时代的【例】With regard to parents, those who are traditional must keep themselves up-to-date or learn to see things the way their children do, and those who always bury themselves in work must spend some time every day with their chirdren enjoying the warmth created through exchangeds of ideas in a free atmosphere. 对于比较传统的父母亲来说，他们必须使自己跟上形势或学会从孩子的角度看问题；对于整日忙于工作的父母来说，他们必须每天抽出时间来和孩子在自由的气氛中交流，享受由此带来的温软。
urban ['K:bKn] a. 城市的 【例】You can find out many advantages in urban life. 你会发现都市生活中有许多便利之处。
urgent ['K:dZKnt] a. 急迫的, 紧要的【例】Telephone is vey convenient especially when we have something urgent.电话是非常方便的，尤其当我们有紧急事情时。Another example is more vivid: You have something urgent which has to be informed to your friend whose house is two hour’s ride away. 另外一个列子更加生动形象：如果你有急事要通知你的朋友，而它家距你家有两个小时的路程。
usage ['ju:sidZ] n.1.使用, 用法2.惯用法 【例】The tractor had been damaged by rough usage. 这辆拖拉机因使用不经心而损坏了。Languages develop continually through usage. 语言在使用中不断发展。
utility [ju:'tiliti] n.1.功用, 效用2.[常pl.] 公用事业 【同】use; service; convenience; business 【例】Nothing can have value without being an object of utility. 没有用的东西不可能有价值。Their research project has limited practical utility. 他们的研究项目实用价值很有限。
utilization [,ju:tilai'zeiSn] n.利用，效用
utmost ['VtmKust] a. 极度的, 最大的 n.极限, 极度, 最大可能 【同】ultimate; chief; highest; maximum 【例】The utmost shame is to lose one’s soul. 一个人最大的耻辱是丧失灵魂。This is not an issue of the utmost importance. 这不是一个很重要的问题。She does her utmost to please her parents. 她竭尽全力使父母高兴。She did her utmost to give pleasure to her parents. 她竭尽全力使父母高兴。She showed the utmost reluctance. 她显得极其勉强。This is an issue of the utmost importance. 这是一个极为重要的问题。