L40 Flashcards
splice
[splais] vt. 拼接；接合；使结婚
n. 接合；结婚
vt.1 a : to unite (as two ropes) by interweaving the strands b : to unite (as lengths of magnetic tape) by overlapping and securing together two ends
2 : to unite, link, or insert as if by splicing
3 : to combine or insert (as genes) by genetic engineering spliced a human gene for insulin into a bacterium
Noun.1 : a joining or joint made by splicing something
2 : MARRIAGE, WEDDING
split
[split] vt. 分离；使分离；劈开；离开
vi. 离开；被劈开；断绝关系
n. 劈开；裂缝
adj. 劈开的
Transitive verb
1 a : to divide lengthwise usually along a grain or seam or by layers b : to affect as if by cleaving or forcing apart the river splits the town in two
2 a (1) : to tear or rend apart : BURST (2) : to subject (an atom or atomic nucleus) to artificial disintegration by fission b : to affect as if by breaking up or tearing apart : SHATTER a roar that split the air
3 : to divide into parts or portions: as a : to divide between persons : SHARE b : to divide into factions, parties, or groups c : to mark (a ballot) or cast or register (a vote) so as to vote for candidates of different parties d (1) : to divide or break down (a chemical compound) into constituents split a fat into glycerol and fatty acids (2) : to remove by such separation split off carbon dioxide e : to divide (stock) by issuing a larger number of shares to existing shareholders usually without increase in total par value
4 : to separate (the parts of a whole) by interposing something split an infinitive
5 : LEAVE split the party split town
intransitive verb
1 a : to become split lengthwise or into layers b : to break apart : BURST
2 a : to become divided up or separated off split into factions split from the group b : to sever relations or connections : SEPARATE c : LEAVE; especially : to leave without delay split for the coast
3 British : to betray confidence : act as an informer ? usually used with on
4 : to apportion shares
synonyms see TEAR
Adj.1 : DIVIDED, FRACTURED
2 : prepared for use by splitting split bamboo split hides
3 : HETEROZYGOUS ? used especially by breeders of cage birds sometimes with for
Noun.1 a : a narrow break made by or as if by splitting b : an arrangement of bowling pins left standing with space for pins between them
2 : a piece split off or made thin by splitting
3 a : a division into or between divergent or antagonistic elements or forces a cultural split b : a faction formed in this way
4 a : the act or process of splitting (as the stock of a corporation) b : the act of lowering oneself to the floor or leaping into the air with legs extended at right angles to the trunk
5 : a product of division by or as if by splitting
6 : a wine bottle holding one quarter the usual amount or about .1875 liters (6 to 6.5 ounces); also : the quantity held by a split
7 : an ice cream sundae served over slices of fruit (as banana)
8 : the recorded time at or for a specific part of a race
spoilsport
[‘spɒɪlspɔːt] n. 专事破坏他人乐趣者
Noun. : one who spoils the sport or pleasure of others
spoliation
[,spəʊlɪ’eɪʃ(ə)n] n. 强夺；毁弃
Noun.1 a : the act of plundering b : the state of having been plundered especially in war
2 : the act of injuring especially beyond reclaim
spontaneous
[spɔn’teiniəs] adj. 自发的；自然的；无意识的
Adj.1 : proceeding from natural feeling or native tendency without external constraint
2 : arising from a momentary impulse
3 : controlled and directed internally : SELF-ACTING spontaneous movement characteristic of living things
4 : produced without being planted or without human labor : INDIGENOUS
5 : developing or occurring without apparent external influence, force, cause, or treatment
6 : not apparently contrived or manipulated : NATURAL
sport
[spɔ:t] n. 运动；游戏；娱乐；运动会；玩笑
vi. 游戏
vt. 游戏；参加体育运动；夸耀
adj. 运动的
Intransitive verb
1 a : to amuse oneself : FROLIC lambs sporting in the meadow b : to engage in a sport
2 a : to mock or ridicule something b : to speak or act in jest : TRIFLE
3 [2sport] : to deviate or vary abruptly from type (as by bud variation) : MUTATE
transitive verb
1 : to display or wear usually ostentatiously : BOAST sporting expensive new shoes
2 [2sport] : to put forth as a sport or bud variation
Noun.1 a : a source of diversion : RECREATION b : sexual play c (1) : physical activity engaged in for pleasure (2) : a particular activity (as an athletic game) so engaged in
2 a : PLEASANTRY, JEST b : often mean-spirited jesting : MOCKERY, DERISION
3 a : something tossed or driven about in or as if in play b : LAUGHINGSTOCK
4 a : SPORTSMAN b : a person considered with respect to living up to the ideals of sportsmanship a good sport a poor sport c : a companionable person
5 : an individual exhibiting a sudden deviation from type beyond the normal limits of individual variation usually as a result of mutation especially of somatic tissue
synonyms see FUN
Adj.: of, relating to, or suitable for sports; especially : styled in a manner suitable for casual or informal wear sport coats
sportive
[‘spɔ:tiv] adj. 运动的；嬉戏的；闹着玩的；适合运动穿戴的
Adj.1 a : FROLICSOME, PLAYFUL b : ARDENT, WANTON
2 : of or relating to sports and especially field sports
spout
[spaut] n. 喷口；水龙卷；水落管；水柱
vt. 喷出；喷射；[口]滔滔不绝地讲；[俚]把…典当掉
vi. 喷出；喷射；[口]滔滔不绝地讲
Transitive verb
1 : to eject (as liquid) in a stream wells spouting oil
2 a : to speak or utter readily, volubly, and at length b : to speak or utter in a pompous or oratorical manner : DECLAIM a candidate spouting empty promises
intransitive verb
1 : to issue with force or in a jet : SPURT
2 : to eject material (as liquid) in a jet
3 : DECLAIM
Noun.1 : a pipe or conductor through which a liquid is discharged or conveyed in a stream: as a : a pipe for carrying rainwater from a roof b : a projecting tube or lip from which a liquid (as water) issues
2 : a discharge or jet of liquid or moisture from or as if from a pipe: as a : WATERSPOUT b : the blowing of a whale
3 archaic : PAWNSHOP
sprain
[sprein] vt. 扭伤
n. 扭伤
Noun.1 : a sudden or violent twist or wrench of a joint with stretching or tearing of ligaments
2 : a sprained condition
vt.: to injure by a sudden or severe twist
spree
[spri:] n. 狂欢；无节制的狂热行为；欢闹
vi. 狂欢；狂饮
Noun.: an unrestrained indulgence in or outburst of an activity went on a buying spree; also : a drunken revel : BINGE
sprint
[sprint] vi. 冲刺，全速跑
n. 冲刺；短跑
vt. 全速奔跑
vi. : to run or go at top speed especially for a short distance
Noun.1 : the act or an instance of sprinting
2 a : DASH 6b b : a burst of speed
spur
[spə:] n. 鼓舞，刺激；马刺；山坡
vi. 骑马疾驰；给予刺激
vt. 激励，鞭策；给…装踢马刺
Noun.1 a : a pointed device secured to a rider’s heel and used to urge on the horse b plural [from the acquisition of spurs by a person achieving knighthood] : recognition and reward for achievement won his academic spurs as the holder of a chair in a university ?James Mountford
2 : a goad to action : STIMULUS
3 : something projecting like or suggesting a spur: as a : a projecting root or branch of a tree, shrub, or vine b (1) : a stiff sharp spine (as on the wings or legs of a bird or insect); especially : one on a cock’s leg (2) : a gaff for a gamecock c : a hollow projecting appendage of a corolla or calyx (as in larkspur or columbine) d : a bony outgrowth (as on the heel of the foot) e : CLIMBING IRON
4 a : an angular projection, offshoot, or branch extending out beyond or away from a main body or formation; especially : a ridge or lesser elevation that extends laterally from a mountain or mountain range b : a railroad track that branches off from a main line
5 : a reinforcing buttress of masonry in a fortification
synonyms see MOTIVE
transitive verb
1 : to urge (a horse) on with spurs
2 : to incite to action or accelerated growth or development : STIMULATE
3 : to put spurs on
intransitive verb : to spur one’s horse on
spurt
[spə:t] vi. 冲刺；喷出；迸发
n. 冲刺；喷射
vt. 喷射；喷出
Intransitive verb : to gush forth : SPOUT
transitive verb : to expel in a stream or jet : SQUIRT the faucet spurts water
Noun. : a sudden gush : JET
Noun.1 : a short period of time : MOMENT
2 a : a sudden brief burst of effort, activity, or development a spurt of work a growth spurt b : a sharp or sudden increase in business activity
vi.: to make a spurt
squabble
[‘skwɔbl] vi. 发生口角；大声争吵
vt. [印]弄乱（排好的铅字）
n. 争吵；口角
Noun. : a noisy altercation or quarrel usually over petty matters
synonyms see QUARREL
vi. : to quarrel noisily and usually over petty matters
squall
[skwɔ:l] vi. 嚎啕；尖叫
n. 暴风；[口]麻烦；高声哭喊；尖叫
vt. 尖声叫着；大声哭喊；起风暴
Intransitive verb : to cry out raucously : SCREAM
transitive verb : to utter in a strident voice
Noun. : a raucous cry
Noun.1 : a sudden violent wind often with rain or snow
2 : a short-lived commotion
vi. : to blow a squall
squalor
[‘skwɔlə, ‘skwɔ:-] n. 肮脏；悲惨；卑劣；道德败坏
Noun.: the quality or state of being squalid
square
[skwεə] adj. 平方的；正方形的；直角的；正直的
vt. 使成方形；与…一致
vi. 一致；成方形
n. 平方；广场；正方形
adv. 成直角地
Noun.1 : an instrument having at least one right angle and two straight edges used especially to lay out or test right angles
2 : a rectangle with all four sides equal
3 : any of the quadrilateral spaces marked out on a board for playing games
4 : the product of a number multiplied by itself
5 a : an open place or area formed at the meeting of two or more streets b : BLOCK 6a
6 : a solid object or piece approximating a cube or having a square as its largest face
7 : an unopened cotton flower with its enclosing bracts
8 : a person who is conventional or conservative in taste or way of life
9 : a square meal ate three squares a day
Adj.1 a : having four equal sides and four right angles b : forming a right angle square corner c : having a square base a square pyramid
2 : raised to the second power
3 a : being approximately a cube square cabinet b : having a shape that is broad for the height and rectangular rather than curving in outline square shoulders a square, thick, hard-working man ?Maria Edgeworth c : rectangular and equilateral in section square tower
4 a : being or converted to a unit of area equal in measure to a square each side of which measures one unit of a specified unit of length a square foot ? see METRIC SYSTEM table, WEIGHT table b : being of a specified length in each of two equal dimensions 10 feet square
5 a : exactly adjusted : precisely constructed or aligned b : JUST, FAIR a square deal square in all his dealings c : leaving no balance : SETTLED d : EVEN, TIED e : SUBSTANTIAL, SATISFYING square meal f : being unsophisticated, conservative, or conventional
6 : set at right angles with the mast and keel ? used of the yards of a square-rigged ship
transitive verb
1 a : to make square or rectangular square a building stone b : to test for deviation from a right angle, straight line, or plane surface
2 : to bring approximately to a right angle squared his shoulders
3 a : to multiply (a number) by itself : raise to the second power b : to find a square equal in area to square a circle
4 : to regulate or adjust by or to some standard or principle square our actions by the opinions of others ?John Milton
5 a : BALANCE, SETTLE square an account b : to even the score of
6 : to mark off into squares
7 a : to set right : bring into agreement squared their goals with their beliefs b : BRIBE, FIX
intransitive verb
1 : to agree precisely : CORRESPOND your actions should square with your words
2 : to settle matters; especially : to pay the bill
Adv.1 : in a straightforward or honest manner
2 a : so as to face or be face-to-face b : at right angles
3 : with nothing intervening : DIRECTLY ran square into it
4 : in a firm manner looked her square in the eye
5 : in a square shape
squat
[skwɔt] vi. 蹲，蹲下；蹲坐；蹲伏
vt. 使蹲坐，使蹲下
n. 蹲坐，蜷伏
adj. 蹲着的；矮胖的
Transitive verb
1 : to cause (oneself) to crouch or sit on the ground
2 : to occupy as a squatter squat in an abandoned building
intransitive verb
1 : to crouch close to the ground as if to escape observation a hare squatting in the grass
2 : to assume or maintain a position in which the body is supported on the feet and the knees are bent so that the buttocks rest on or near the heels
3 : to be or become a squatter
Adj.1 : sitting with the haunches close above the heels
2 a : low to the ground b : marked by disproportionate shortness or thickness
Noun.1 a : the act of squatting b : the posture of one that squats
2 a : a place where one squats b : the lair of a small animal the squat of a hare
3 : a lift in which a standing weight lifter drops to a squatting position and then rises to an upright position while holding a barbell on the shoulders; also : a competitive event involving this lift
4 chiefly British : an empty house or building that is occupied by squatters
5 slang : DIDDLY-SQUAT
squeamish
[‘skwiːmɪʃ] adj. 易呕吐的；易生气的；神经质的；过于拘谨的；洁癖的
Adj.1 a : easily nauseated : QUEASY b : affected with nausea
2 a : excessively fastidious or scrupulous in conduct or belief b : easily offended or disgusted
squeeze
[skwi:z] vt. 挤；紧握；勒索
vi. 压榨
n. 压榨；紧握；拥挤；佣金
Transitive verb
1 a : to exert pressure especially on opposite sides of : COMPRESS b : to extract or emit under pressure c : to force or thrust by compression
2 a (1) : to get by extortion (2) : to deprive by extortion b : to cause economic hardship to c : to reduce the amount of squeezes profits
3 : to crowd into a limited area
4 : to gain or win by a narrow margin
5 : to force (another player) to discard in bridge so as to unguard a suit
6 : to score by means of a squeeze play
intransitive verb
1 : to give way before pressure
2 : to exert pressure; also : to practice extortion or oppression
3 : to force one’s way squeeze through a door
4 : to pass, win, or get by narrowly
Noun.1 a : an act or instance of squeezing : COMPRESSION b : HANDCLASP; also : EMBRACE
2 a : a quantity squeezed out from something a squeeze of lemon b : a group crowded together : CROWD
3 : a profit taken by a middleman on goods or transactions
4 : a financial pressure caused by narrowing margins or by shortages
5 : a forced discard in bridge
6 : SQUEEZE PLAY
7 slang : a romantic partner she’s my main squeeze
squelch
[skweltʃ] vt. 消除；镇压；压碎；使…咯吱咯吱的响
vi. 嘎吱作响
n. 噪声控制；嘎吱声；压倒对方的反驳；压碎的一堆
Transitive verb
1 a : to fall or stamp on so as to crush b (1) : to completely suppress : QUELL squelch resistance (2) : SILENCE squelched the protesters
2 : to emit or move with a sucking sound
intransitive verb
1 : to emit a sucking sound
2 : to splash through water, slush, or mire
Noun.1 : a sound of or as if of semiliquid matter under suction the squelch of mud
2 : the act of suppressing; especially : a retort that silences an opponent
squint
[skwint] vi. 斜视；患斜视；倾向
n. 看
vt. 使斜视
adj. 斜视的
Adj.1 of an eye : looking or tending to look obliquely or askance (as with envy or disdain)
2 of the eyes : not having the visual axes parallel : CROSSED
intransitive verb
1 a : to have an indirect bearing, reference, or aim b : to deviate from a true line
2 a : to look in a squint-eyed manner b : to be cross-eyed c : to look or peer with eyes partly closed
transitive verb : to cause (an eye) to squint
Noun.1 : STRABISMUS
2 : an instance of squinting
3 : HAGIOSCOPE
stab
[stæb] vt. 刺；刺伤；戳；刺穿；直入
vi. 刺；刺伤；戳；刺痛
n. 刺；戳；[口]尝试；突发的一阵
Noun.1 : a wound produced by a pointed weapon
2 a : a thrust of a pointed weapon b : a jerky thrust
3 : EFFORT, TRY
4 : a sudden sharp feeling stabs of regret
transitive verb
1 : to wound or pierce by the thrust of a pointed weapon
2 : THRUST, DRIVE
intransitive verb : to thrust or give a wound with or as if with a pointed weapon
stagy
[‘steidʒi] adj. 做作的，不自然的
Adj.: of or characteristic of the stage; especially : marked by pretense or artificiality : THEATRICAL
staid
adj. 固定的；沉着的；沉静的
adj. 古板的，保守的
Adj.: marked by settled sedateness and often prim self-restraint : SOBER, GRAVE
synonyms see SERIOUS
stain
[stein] vt. 沾污；败坏；给…着色
vi. 污染；被沾污；被染污
n. 污点；瑕疵；着色剂
Transitive verb
1 : to suffuse with color
2 : DISCOLOR, SOIL
3 a : TAINT 3 a conscience stained with guilt b : to bring discredit on the scandal stained his reputation
4 : to color (as wood, glass, or cloth) by processes affecting chemically or otherwise the material itself
intransitive verb : to receive a stain
Noun.1 a : a soiled or discolored spot b : a natural spot of color contrasting with the ground
2 : a taint of guilt : STIGMA
3 : a preparation (as of dye or pigment) used in staining: as a : a dye or pigment capable of penetrating the pores of wood b : a dye or mixture of dyes used in microscopy to make visible minute and transparent structures, to differentiate tissue elements, or to produce specific chemical reactions
stale
[steil] adj. 陈腐的；不新鲜的
vi. 变陈旧；撒尿；变得不新鲜
vt. 使变旧；变得不新鲜
n. 尿
Adj.1 : tasteless or unpalatable from age stale bread
2 : tedious from familiarity a stale routine
3 : impaired in legal force or effect by reason of being allowed to rest without timely use, action, or demand a stale affidavit a stale debt
4 : impaired in vigor or effectiveness
transitive verb
1 : to make stale
2 archaic : to make common : CHEAPEN
intransitive verb : to become stale
vi. : URINATE ? used chiefly of camels and horses
Noun.: urine of a domestic animal (as a horse)
stammer
[‘stæmə] vi. 口吃；结结巴巴地说
vt. 口吃；结巴着说出
n. 口吃；结巴
Intransitive verb : to make involuntary stops and repetitions in speaking
transitive verb : to utter with involuntary stops or repetitions
stampede
[stæm’pi:d] n. 惊跑；人群的蜂拥；军队溃败
vi. 蜂拥；逃窜
vt. 使…惊逃；抢占
Noun.1 : a wild headlong rush or flight of frightened animals
2 : a mass movement of people at a common impulse
3 : an extended festival combining a rodeo with exhibitions, contests, and social events
transitive verb
1 : to cause to run away in headlong panic
2 : to cause (as a group of people) to act on sudden or rash impulse
intransitive verb
1 : to flee headlong in panic
2 : to act on mass impulse
stanza
[‘stænzə] n. 演出期；局；场；诗的一节
Noun.: a division of a poem consisting of a series of lines arranged together in a usually recurring pattern of meter and rhyme : STROPHE
Star-crossed
[‘stɑ:krɔst, -krɔ:st] adj. 不幸的；运气不好的；倒霉的
Adj. : not favored by the stars : ILL-FATED a pair of starcrossed lovers take their life ?Shakespeare*
startle
[‘stɑ:tl] vt. 使吓一跳；使惊奇
vi. 惊吓；惊跳；惊奇
n. 惊愕；惊恐
Intransitive verb : to move or jump suddenly (as in surprise or alarm) the baby startles easily
transitive verb : to frighten or surprise suddenly and usually not seriously
Noun. : a sudden mild shock (as of surprise or alarm)
stationary
[‘steiʃənəri] adj. 固定的；静止的；定居的；常备军的
n. 不动的人；驻军
Adj.1 : fixed in a station, course, or mode : IMMOBILE
2 : unchanging in condition a stationary population
statuary
[‘stætjuəri, -tʃu,eri] n. 雕像；雕像艺术
adj. 雕塑的；雕像用的
Noun.1 : SCULPTOR
2 a : the art of making statues b : a collection of statues : STATUES
Adj.: of, relating to, or suitable for statues
stature
[‘stætʃə] n. 身高，身材；（精神、道德等的）高度
Noun.1 : natural height (as of a person) in an upright position
2 : quality or status gained by growth, development, or achievement
status
[‘steitəs, ‘stæ-] n. 地位；状态；情形；重要身分
Noun.1 a : position or rank in relation to others the status of a father b : relative rank in a hierarchy of prestige; especially : high prestige
2 : the condition of a person or thing in the eyes of the law
3 : state or condition with respect to circumstances the status of the negotiations
statutory
[‘stætjutəri, -tʃu-] adj. 法定的；法令的；可依法惩处的
Adj.1 : of or relating to statutes
2 : enacted, created, or regulated by statute a statutory age limit
staunch
[stɔ:ntʃ, stɑ:ntʃ] adj. 坚定的；忠诚的；坚固的
vt. 止住；止血
vt.1 : to check or stop the flowing of stanched her tears; also : to stop the flow of blood from (a wound)
2 archaic : ALLAY, EXTINGUISH
3 a : to stop or check in its course trying to stanch the crime wave b : to make watertight : stop up
Adj.1 a : WATERTIGHT, SOUND b : strongly built : SUBSTANTIAL
2 : steadfast in loyalty or principle a staunch friend
synonyms see FAITHFUL
stealth
[stelθ] n. 秘密；秘密行动；鬼祟
Noun.1 a archaic : THEFT b obsolete : something stolen
2 : the act or action of proceeding furtively, secretly, or imperceptibly the state moves by stealth to gather information ?Nat Hentoff
3 : the state of being furtive or unobtrusive
4 : an aircraft-design characteristic consisting of oblique angular construction and avoidance of vertical surfaces that is intended to produce a very weak radar return
Adj.: intended not to attract attention : STEALTHY a stealth campaign
steep
[sti:p] adj. 陡峭的；不合理的；夸大的；急剧升降的
vt. 泡；浸；使…充满
vi. 泡；沉浸
n. 峭壁；浸渍
Adj.1 : LOFTY, HIGH ? used chiefly of a sea
2 : making a large angle with the plane of the horizon
3 a : mounting or falling precipitously the stairs were very steep b : being or characterized by a rapid and intensive decline or increase
4 : extremely or excessively high steep prices
Noun.: a precipitous place
transitive verb
1 : to soak in a liquid at a temperature under the boiling point (as for softening, bleaching, or extracting an essence)
2 : to cover with or plunge into a liquid (as in bathing, rinsing, or soaking)
3 : to saturate with or subject thoroughly to (some strong or pervading influence) practices steeped in tradition
intransitive verb : to undergo the process of soaking in a liquid
synonyms see SOAK
Noun.1 : the state or process of being steeped
2 : a bath or solution in which something is steeped
steer
[stiə] vt. 控制，引导；驾驶
vi. 驾驶，掌舵；行驶
n. 阉牛
Noun.1 : a male bovine animal and especially a domestic ox (Bos taurus) castrated before sexual maturity ? compare STAG 3
2 : an ox less than four years old
transitive verb
1 : to control the course of : DIRECT; especially : to guide by mechanical means (as a rudder)
2 : to set and hold to (a course)
intransitive verb
1 : to direct the course (as of a ship or automobile)
2 : to pursue a course of action
3 : to be subject to guidance or direction an automobile that steers well
synonyms see GUIDE
Noun. : a hint as to procedure : TIP
stench
[stentʃ] n. 恶臭；臭气 vt. 使…散发恶臭 vi. 发恶臭 Noun.1 : STINK 2 : a characteristic repugnant quality *the stench of corruption*
stentorian
[sten’tɔ:riən] adj. 声音洪亮的
Adj.: extremely loud stentorian tones
synonyms see LOUD
sterilize
[‘sterəlaiz] vt. 消毒，杀菌；使成不毛；使绝育；使不起作用
vt.: to make sterile: as a : to cause (land) to become unfruitful b (1) : to deprive of the power of reproducing surgically sterilize cats and dogs (2) : to make incapable of germination c : to make powerless or useless usually by restraining from a normal function, relation, or participation d : to free from living microorganisms
stickler
[‘stiklə] n. 坚持细节的人；顽固的人；费解的事物
Noun.1 : one who insists on exactness or completeness in the observance of something a stickler for the rules
2 : something that baffles or puzzles : POSER, STICKER
sticky
[‘stiki] adj. 粘的；粘性的
Adj.1 a : ADHESIVE b (1) : VISCOUS, GLUEY (2) : coated with a sticky substance hands sticky with sap
2 : HUMID, MUGGY; also : CLAMMY
3 : tending to stick a sticky window
4 a : DISAGREEABLE, UNPLEASANT came to a sticky end b : AWKWARD, STIFF c : DIFFICULT, PROBLEMATIC a sticky situation
5 : excessively sentimental : CLOYING
stiff
[stif] adj. 呆板的；坚硬的；严厉的；拘谨的；拘谨的
adv. 僵硬地；彻底地
n. [俚]死尸；令人讨厌者；流通票据；劳动者
vt. 亏待侍者等
vi. 在商业上惨败
Adj.1 a : not easily bent : RIGID a stiff collar b : lacking in suppleness or flexibility stiff muscles c : impeded in movement ? used of a mechanism a truck’s stiff suspension d : DRUNK 1a
2 a : FIRM, RESOLUTE b : STUBBORN, UNYIELDING c : PROUD d (1) : marked by reserve or decorum (2) : lacking in ease or grace : STILTED
3 : hard fought : PUGNACIOUS, SHARP drove a stiff bargain stiff competition
4 a (1) : exerting great force a stiff wind (2) : FORCEFUL, VIGOROUS b : POTENT a stiff dose poured her a stiff drink
5 : of a dense or glutinous consistency : THICK
6 a : HARSH, SEVERE a stiff penalty b : ARDUOUS, RUGGED stiff terrain
7 : not easily heeled over by an external force (as the wind) a stiff ship
8 : EXPENSIVE, STEEP paid a stiff price
Adv.1 : in a stiff manner : STIFFLY
2 : to an extreme degree : SEVERELY scared stiff bored stiff
3 : close enough to the hole for an easy putt in golf hit it stiff and tapped it in for an easy birdie
Noun.1 : CORPSE
2 a : TRAMP, BUM b : a member of the working class; especially : a blue-collar worker c : PERSON a lucky stiff; especially : a stodgy or excessively decorous person
3 : FLOP, FAILURE
transitive verb
1 a : to refuse to pay or tip stiffed the waiter b : CHEAT stiffed him in a business deal c : STICK 7a stiffed us with the bar bill
2 : SNUB 3 stiffed sportswriters after the game
intransitive verb : to fail commercially the movie stiffed at the box office
stifle
[‘staifl] vt. 扼杀；使窒息；藏匿
vi. 窒息；被扼杀
n. （马等的）后膝关节；（马等的）后膝关节病
Noun.: the joint next above the hock in the hind leg of a quadruped (as a horse or dog) corresponding to the human knee ? see HORSE illustration
transitive verb
1 a : to kill by depriving of oxygen : SUFFOCATE b (1) : SMOTHER (2) : MUFFLE
2 a : to cut off (as the voice or breath) b : to withhold from circulation or expression : REPRESS stifled our anger c : DETER, DISCOURAGE
intransitive verb : to become suffocated by or as if by lack of oxygen : SMOTHER stifling in the heat
stigma
[‘stiɡmə] n. 柱头；耻辱；污名；烙印；特征
Noun.1 a archaic : a scar left by a hot iron : BRAND b : a mark of shame or discredit : STAIN bore the stigma of cowardice c : an identifying mark or characteristic; specifically : a specific diagnostic sign of a disease
2 a stigmata plural : bodily marks or pains resembling the wounds of the crucified Jesus and sometimes accompanying religious ecstasy b : PETECHIA
3 a : a small spot, scar, or opening on a plant or animal b : the usually apical part of the pistil of a flower which receives the pollen grains and on which they germinate ? see FLOWER illustration
stigmatize
[‘stiɡmətaiz] vt. 诬蔑；玷污；给…打上烙印
vt.1 a archaic : BRAND b : to describe or identify in opprobrious terms
2 : to mark with stigmata
stimulant
[‘stimjulənt] n. 兴奋剂；刺激物；酒精饮料
adj. 激励的；使人兴奋的
Noun.1 : an agent (as a drug) that produces a temporary increase of the functional activity or efficiency of an organism or any of its parts
2 : STIMULUS
3 : an alcoholic beverage ? not used technically
sting
[stiŋ] n. 刺痛；讽刺，刺激；刺毛
vt. 刺；驱使；使…苦恼；使…疼痛
vi. 刺痛；被刺痛；感到剧痛
Transitive verb
1 : to prick painfully: as a : to pierce or wound with a poisonous or irritating process b : to affect with sharp quick pain or smart hail stung their faces
2 : to cause to suffer acutely stung with remorse
3 : OVERCHARGE, CHEAT
intransitive verb
1 : to wound one with or as if with a sting
2 : to feel a keen burning pain or smart; also : to cause such pain
Noun.1 a : the act of stinging; specifically : the thrust of a stinger into the flesh b : a wound or pain caused by or as if by stinging
2 : STINGER 2
3 : a sharp or stinging element, force, or quality
4 : an elaborate confidence game; specifically : such a game worked by undercover police in order to trap criminals
stinginess
[‘stindʒinis] n. 吝啬
Noun. : the quality or state of being stingy
stipple
[‘stipl] vt. （雕刻）点刻；点彩
n. （绘画）点画；点刻法
vi. 用点刻；用点画
vt.1 : to engrave by means of dots and flicks
2 a : to make by small short touches (as of paint or ink) that together produce an even or softly graded shadow b : to apply (as paint) by repeated small touches
3 : SPECKLE, FLECK
Noun.: production of gradation of light and shade in graphic art by stippling small points, larger dots, or longer strokes; also : an effect produced in this way
stipulation
[,stipju’leiʃən] n. 规定；约定；条款；契约
Noun.1 : an act of stipulating
2 : something stipulated; especially : a condition, requirement, or item specified in a legal instrument
stir
[stə:] n. 搅拌；轰动
vt. 搅拌；激起；惹起
vi. 搅动；传播；走动
Transitive verb
1 a : to cause an especially slight movement or change of position of b : to disturb the quiet of : AGITATE ? often used with up the bear stirred up the bees
2 a : to disturb the relative position of the particles or parts of especially by a continued circular movement stir the pudding stir the fire ? often used with up stirred up mud from the lake bottom b : to mix by or as if by stirring ? often used with in stir in the spices
3 : BESTIR, EXERT
4 : to bring into notice or debate : RAISE ? often used with up stir up sensitive issues
5 a : to rouse to activity : evoke strong feelings in music that stirs the emotions b : to call forth (as a memory) : EVOKE c : PROVOKE stir a storm of controversy
intransitive verb
1 a : to make a slight movement the leaves were barely stirring b : to begin to move (as in rousing) c : to shift to another location : BUDGE haven’t stirred since I arrived
2 : to begin to be active the factory stirred to life
3 : to be active or busy not a creature was stirring ?Clement Moore
4 : to pass an implement through a substance with a circular movement
5 : to be able to be stirred
Noun.1 a : a state of disturbance, agitation, or brisk activity b : widespread notice and discussion : IMPRESSION the book caused quite a stir
2 : a slight movement
3 : a stirring movement
Noun.slang : PRISON
stitch
[stitʃ] n. 针脚，线迹；一针
vt. 缝，缝合
vi. 缝，缝合
Noun.1 : a local sharp and sudden pain especially in the side
2 a : one in-and-out movement of a threaded needle in sewing, embroidering, or suturing b : a portion of thread left in the material or suture left in the tissue after one stitch
3 : a least bit especially of clothing didn’t have a stitch on
4 : a single loop of thread or yarn around an implement (as a knitting needle or crochet hook)
5 : a stitch or series of stitches formed in a particular way a basting stitch
transitive verb
1 a : to fasten, join, or close with or as if with stitches stitched a seam b : to make, mend, or decorate with or as if with stitches
2 : to unite by means of staples
intransitive verb : SEW
stock
[stɔk] n. 股份，股票；库存；血统；树干
adj. 存货的，常备的；平凡的
vt. 进货；备有；装把手于…
vi. 囤积；办货；出新芽
Noun.1 a archaic : STUMP b archaic : a log or block of wood c (1) archaic : something without life or consciousness (2) : a dull, stupid, or lifeless person
2 : a supporting framework or structure: as a plural : the frame or timbers holding a ship during construction b plural : a device for publicly punishing offenders consisting of a wooden frame with holes in which the feet or feet and hands can be locked c (1) : the wooden part by which a shoulder arm is held during firing (2) : the butt of an implement (as a whip or fishing rod) (3) : BITSTOCK, BRACE d : a long beam on a field gun forming the third support point in firing
3 a : the main stem of a plant : TRUNK b (1) : a plant or plant part united with a scion in grafting and supplying mostly underground parts to a graft (2) : a plant from which slips or cuttings are taken
4 : the crosspiece of an anchor ? see ANCHOR illustration
5 a : the original (as a person, race, or language) from which others derive : SOURCE b (1) : the descendants of one individual : FAMILY, LINEAGE of European stock (2) : a compound organism c : an infraspecific group usually having unity of descent d (1) : a related group of languages (2) : a language family
6 a (1) : the equipment, materials, or supplies of an establishment (2) : LIVESTOCK b : a store or supply accumulated or available; especially : the inventory of goods of a merchant or manufacturer
7 a archaic : a supply of capital : FUNDS; especially : money or capital invested or available for investment or trading b (1) : the part of a tally formerly given to the creditor in a transaction (2) : a debt or fund due (as from a government) for money loaned at interest; also British : capital or a debt or fund bearing interest in perpetuity and not ordinarily redeemable as to principal c (1) : the proprietorship element in a corporation usually divided into shares and represented by transferable certificates (2) : a portion of such stock of one or more companies (3) : STOCK CERTIFICATE
8 : any of a genus (Matthiola) of Old World herbs or subshrubs of the mustard family with racemes of usually sweet-scented flowers
9 : a wide band or scarf worn about the neck especially by some clergymen
10 a : liquid in which meat, fish, or vegetables have been simmered that is used as a basis for soup, gravy, or sauce b (1) : raw material from which something is manufactured (2) : paper used for printing c : the portion of a pack of cards not distributed to the players at the beginning of a game
11 a (1) : an estimate or evaluation of something take stock of the situation (2) : the estimation in which someone or something is held his stock with the electorate remains high ?Newsweek b : confidence or faith placed in someone or something put little stock in his testimony
12 : the production and presentation of plays by a stock company
13 : STOCK CAR 1
transitive verb
1 : to make (a domestic animal) pregnant
2 : to fit to or with a stock
3 : to provide with stock or a stock : SUPPLY stock a stream with trout
4 : to procure or keep a stock of our store stocks that brand
5 : to graze (livestock) on land
intransitive verb
1 : to send out new shoots
2 : to put in stock or supplies stock up on canned goods
Adj.1 a : kept regularly in stock comes in stock sizes a stock model b : commonly used or brought forward : STANDARD the stock answer
2 a : kept for breeding purposes : BROOD a stock mare b : devoted to the breeding and rearing of livestock a stock farm c : used or intended for livestock a stock train d : used in herding livestock a stock horse a stock dog
3 : of or relating to a stock company
4 : employed in handling, checking, or taking care of the stock of merchandise on hand a stock clerk
stodgy
[‘stɔdʒi] adj. 平凡的；塞满的；庸俗的
Adj.1 : having a rich filling quality : HEAVY stodgy bread
2 : moving in a slow plodding way especially as a result of physical bulkiness
3 : BORING, DULL out on a peaceful rather stodgy Sunday boat trip ?Edna Ferber
4 : extremely old-fashioned : HIDEBOUND received a pompously Victorian letter from his stodgy father ?E. E. S. Montagu
5 a : DRAB b : DOWDY
stoke
[stəuk] vi. 烧火；做司炉工；大吃大喝
vt. 拨旺火；使饱吃一顿
Transitive verb
1 : to poke or stir up (as a fire) : supply with fuel
2 : to feed abundantly
3 : to increase the activity, intensity, or amount of limiting the number of cars availableTwill help stoke demand for the car ?Keith Naughton
intransitive verb : to stir up or tend a fire (as in a furnace) : supply a furnace with fuel
stolid
[‘stɔlid] adj. 迟钝的；缺乏热情的；冷漠的
Adj.: having or expressing little or no sensibility : UNEMOTIONAL
synonyms see IMPASSIVE
stomach
[‘stʌmək] n. 胃；腹部；胃口
vt. 忍受；吃下
vi. 忍受
Noun.1 a (1) : a dilatation of the alimentary canal of a vertebrate communicating anteriorly with the esophagus and posteriorly with the duodenum (2) : one of the compartments of a ruminant stomach the abomasum is the fourth stomach of a ruminant b : a cavity in an invertebrate animal that is analogous to a stomach c : the part of the body that contains the stomach : BELLY, ABDOMEN
2 a : desire for food caused by hunger : APPETITE b : INCLINATION, DESIRE had no stomach for an argument; also : COURAGE, GUTS
3 obsolete a : SPIRIT, VALOR b : PRIDE c : SPLEEN, RESENTMENT
vt.1 archaic : to take offense at
2 : to bear without overt reaction or resentment : put up with couldn’t stomach office politics
stonewall
[,stəun’wɔ:l] vt. 妨碍；阻碍；小心翼翼地打球
vi. 妨碍；阻碍；小心翼翼地打球
Intransitive verb
1 chiefly British : to engage in obstructive parliamentary debate or delaying tactics
2 : to be uncooperative, obstructive, or evasive
transitive verb : to refuse to comply or cooperate with
stooge
[stu:dʒ] n. 喜剧里的配角或丑角；助手；傀儡；密探
vi. 充当配角；[英俚]巡航
Noun.1 a : one who plays a subordinate or compliant role to a principal b : PUPPET 3
2 : STRAIGHT MAN
3 : STOOL PIGEON 1
vi.: to act as a stooge congressmen who stooge for the oil and mineral interests ?New Republic
stoop
[stu:p] vi. 弯腰；屈服；堕落
n. 弯腰，屈背；屈服
vt. 辱没，堕落；俯曲
Intransitive verb
1 a : to bend the body or a part of the body forward and downward sometimes simultaneously bending the knees b : to stand or walk with a forward inclination of the head, body, or shoulders
2 : YIELD, SUBMIT
3 a : to descend from a superior rank, dignity, or status b : to lower oneself morally stooped to lying
4 a archaic : to move down from a height : ALIGHT b : to fly or dive down swiftly usually to attack prey
transitive verb
1 : DEBASE, DEGRADE
2 : to bend (a part of the body) forward and downward
Noun.1 a : an act of bending the body forward b : a temporary or habitual forward bend of the back and shoulders
2 : the descent of a bird especially on its prey
3 : a lowering of oneself
Noun.: a porch, platform, entrance stairway, or small veranda at a house door
stouthearted
[‘staut’hɑ:tid] adj. 大胆的；刚毅的
Adj.: having a stout heart or spirit: a : COURAGEOUS b : STUBBORN
straggle
[‘stræɡl] vi. 迷路；落伍，掉队；四散，蔓延
n. 散乱
vi.1 : to wander from the direct course or way : ROVE, STRAY
2 : to trail off from others of its kind little cabins straggling off into the woods
Noun.: a straggling group (as of persons or objects)
straightforward
[,streit’fɔ:wəd] adj. 简单的；坦率的；明确的；径直的
adv. 直截了当地；坦率地
Adj.1 a : free from evasiveness or obscurity : EXACT, CANDID a straightforward account b : CLEAR-CUT, PRECISE
2 : proceeding in a straight course or manner : DIRECT, UNDEVIATING
Adv.: in a straightforward manner
straiten
[‘streitən] vt. 限制；使…穷困；使…为难
vi. 变窄；变紧
vt.1 a : to make strait or narrow b : to hem in : CONFINE
2 archaic : to restrict in freedom or scope : HAMPER
3 : to subject to distress, privation, or deficiency in straitened circumstances
strand
[strænd] n. 线；串；海滨
vt. 使搁浅；使陷于困境；弄断；使落后
vi. 搁浅
Noun.: the land bordering a body of water : SHORE, BEACH
transitive verb
1 : to run, drive, or cause to drift onto a strand : run aground
2 : to leave in a strange or an unfavorable place especially without funds or means to depart
3 : to leave (a base runner) on base at the end of an inning in baseball
intransitive verb : to become stranded
Noun.1 Scottish & dialect England : STREAM
2 Scottish & dialect England : SEA
Noun.1 a : fibers or filaments twisted, plaited, or laid parallel to form a unit for further twisting or plaiting into yarn, thread, rope, or cordage b : one of the wires twisted together or laid parallel to form a wire rope or cable c : something (as a molecular chain) resembling a strand a strand of DNA
2 : an element (as a yarn or thread) of a woven or plaited material
3 : an elongated or twisted and plaited body resembling a rope a strand of pearls
4 : one of the elements interwoven in a complex whole one strand of the novel’s plot
vt.1 : to break a strand of (a rope) accidentally
2 a : to form (as a rope) from strands b : to play out, twist, or arrange in a strand
stranded
[‘strændid] adj. 搁浅的；陷于困境的；有…股的（常用来构成复合词）
v. 搁浅（strand的过去式和过去分词）
Adj.: having a strand or strands especially of a specified kind or number ? usually used in combination double-stranded DNA
strangulation
[,stræŋɡju’leʃən] n. [医] 绞窄；勒杀；钳制；压缩
Noun.1 : the action or process of strangling or strangulating
2 : the state of being strangled or strangulated; especially : excessive or pathological constriction or compression of a bodily tube (as a blood vessel or a loop of intestine) that interrupts its ability to act as a passage
stray
[strei] vi. 流浪；迷路；偏离
adj. 迷路的；离群的；偶遇的
n. 走失的家畜；流浪者
Noun.1 a : a domestic animal that is wandering at large or is lost b : a person or thing that strays
2 [Middle English, from straien to stray] archaic : the act of going astray
vi.: WANDER: as a : to wander from company, restraint, or proper limits b : to roam about without fixed direction or purpose c : to move in a winding course : MEANDER d : to move without conscious or intentional effort eyes straying absently around the room e : to become distracted from an argument or chain of thought strayed from the point f : to wander accidentally from a fixed or chosen route g : ERR, SIN
Adj.1 : having strayed or escaped from a proper or intended place a stray dog hit by a stray bullet fixed a few stray hairs
2 : occurring at random or sporadically a few stray thoughts
3 : not serving any useful purpose : UNWANTED stray light
stretch
[[stretʃ]] vt. 伸展,张开
vi. 伸展
adj. 可伸缩的
n. 伸展，延伸
Transitive verb
1 : to extend (as one’s limbs or body) in a reclining position
2 : to reach out : EXTEND stretched out her arms
3 : to extend in length stretched his neck to see what was going on
4 : to fell with or as if with a blow
5 : to cause the limbs of (a person) to be pulled especially in torture
6 : to draw up (one’s body) from a cramped, stooping, or relaxed position
7 : to pull taut canvas stretched on a frame
8 a : to enlarge or distend especially by force b : to extend or expand as if by physical force stretch one’s mind with a good book c : STRAIN stretched his already thin patience
9 : to cause to reach or continue (as from one point to another or across a space) stretch a wire between two posts
10 a : to amplify or enlarge beyond natural or proper limits the rules can be stretched this once b : to expand (as by improvisation) to fulfill a larger function stretching a dollar
11 : to extend (a hit) to an extra base usually by fast or daring running stretch a single into a double
intransitive verb
1 a : to become extended in length or breadth or both : SPREAD broad plains stretching to the sea b : to extend over a continuous period the dynasty stretches back several centuries
2 : to become extended without breaking
3 a : to extend one’s body or limbs stretched before jogging wanted to stretch out on the sofa b : to lie down at full length
Noun.1 a : an exercise of something (as the understanding or the imagination) beyond ordinary or normal limits their conclusion seemed like a bit of a stretch b : an extension of the scope or application of something a stretch of language
2 : the extent to which something may be stretched
3 a : the act of stretching : the state of being stretched a good stretch for legs b : the position of a pitcher standing sideways to home plate so as to keep a runner close to a base pitching from the stretch
4 a : an extent in length or area an open stretch of road b : a continuous period of time can write for eight hours at a stretch
5 : a walk to relieve fatigue
6 : a term of imprisonment served a 10-year stretch
7 a : either of the straight sides of a racecourse; especially : HOMESTRETCH b : a final stage (as of a contest or season) won some crucial games down the stretch
8 : the capacity for being stretched : ELASTICITY a waistband with lots of stretch
9 : a stretch limousine
Adj.1 : easily stretched : ELASTIC a stretch wig
2 : longer than the standard size a stretch limousine
strew
[stru:] vt. 散播；撒满
vt.1 : to spread by scattering
2 : to cover by or as if by scattering something strewing the highways with litter
3 : to become dispersed over as if scattered
4 : to spread abroad : DISSEMINATE
striate
[‘straiit, -eit, ‘straieit] adj. 有条纹的
vt. 加条纹，加条痕
vt.: to mark with striations or striae
Adj.: STRIATED
striated
[‘straieitid] adj. 有条纹的；有线纹的
v. 加条纹（striate的过去分词）
Adj.1 : marked with striations or striae
2 : of, relating to, or being striated muscle
stricture
[‘striktʃə] n. 狭窄；苛评；非难
Noun.1 a : an abnormal narrowing of a bodily passage; also : the narrowed part b : a constriction of the breath passage in the production of a speech sound
2 : something that closely restrains or limits : RESTRICTION moral strictures
3 : an adverse criticism : CENSURE
strident
[‘straidənt] adj. 刺耳的；尖锐的；吱吱尖叫的；轧轧作响的
Adj.: characterized by harsh, insistent, and discordant sound a strident voice; also : commanding attention by a loud or obtrusive quality strident slogans
synonyms see LOUD, VOCIFEROUS
strife
[straif] n. 冲突；争吵；不和
Noun.1 a : bitter sometimes violent conflict or dissension political strife b : an act of contention : FIGHT, STRUGGLE
2 : exertion or contention for superiority
3 archaic : earnest endeavor
synonyms see DISCORD
striking
[‘straikiŋ] adj. 显著的，突出的，惊人的；打击的；罢工的
v. 打（strike的ing形式）
Adj.: attracting attention or notice through unusual or conspicuous qualities a place of striking beauty
synonyms see NOTICEABLE
stroke
[strəuk] n. 中风；冲程；笔画；打击；尝试；轻抚
vt. 抚摸；敲击；划尾桨；划掉
vi. [体]击球；作尾桨手；敲击键盘
vt.1 : to rub gently in one direction; also : CARESS
2 : to flatter or pay attention to in a manner designed to reassure or persuade
Noun.1 : the act of striking; especially : a blow with a weapon or implement
2 : a single unbroken movement; especially : one of a series of repeated or to-and-fro movements
3 a : a controlled swing intended to hit a ball or shuttlecock; also : a striking of the ball b : such a stroke charged to a player as a unit of scoring in golf
4 a : a sudden action or process producing an impact a stroke of lightning b : an unexpected result a stroke of luck
5 : sudden diminution or loss of consciousness, sensation, and voluntary motion caused by rupture or obstruction (as by a clot) of a blood vessel of the brain ? called also apoplexy, cerebrovascular accident
6 a : one of a series of propelling beats or movements against a resisting medium a stroke of the oar b : a rower who sets the pace for a crew
7 a : a vigorous or energetic effort by which something is done, produced, or accomplished a stroke of genius a brilliant diplomatic stroke b : a delicate or clever touch in a narrative, description, or construction
8 : HEARTBEAT
9 : the movement in either direction of a mechanical part (as a piston) having a reciprocating motion; also : the distance of such movement
10 : the sound of a bell being struck at the stroke of twelve; also : the specific time indicated by or as if by such a sound
11 [1stroke] : an act of stroking or caressing
12 a : a mark or dash made by a single movement of an implement b : one of the lines of a letter of the alphabet
transitive verb
1 a : to mark with a short line stroke the t’s b : to cancel by drawing a line through stroked out his name
2 : to set the stroke for (a rowing crew); also : to set the stroke for the crew of (a rowing boat)
3 : HIT; especially : to propel (a ball) with a controlled swinging blow
intransitive verb
1 : to execute a stroke
2 : to row at a certain number of strokes a minute
stroll
[strəul] n. 漫步；闲逛；巡回演出
vi. 散步；闲逛；巡回演出
vt. 散步；闲逛
Intransitive verb
1 : to go from place to place in search of work or profit strolling players strolling musicians
2 : to walk in a leisurely or idle manner : RAMBLE
transitive verb : to walk at leisure along or about
strut
[strʌt] vt. 炫耀；在…上趾高气扬地走；给…加支撑
n. 支柱；高视阔步
vi. 高视阔步；趾高气扬地走
Intransitive verb
1 : to become turgid : SWELL
2 a : to walk with a proud gait b : to walk with a pompous and affected air
transitive verb : to parade (as clothes) with a show of pride
Noun.1 : a structural piece designed to resist pressure in the direction of its length
2 : a pompous step or walk
3 : arrogant behavior : SWAGGER
vt. : to provide, stiffen, support, or hold apart with or as if with a strut
stubborn
[‘stʌbən] adj. 顽固的；顽强的；难处理的
Adj.1 a (1) : unreasonably or perversely unyielding : MULISH (2) : justifiably unyielding : RESOLUTE b : suggestive or typical of a strong stubborn nature a stubborn jaw
2 : performed or carried on in an unyielding, obstinate, or persistent manner stubborn effort
3 : difficult to handle, manage, or treat a stubborn cold
4 : LASTING stubborn facts
synonyms see OBSTINATE
stubby
[‘stʌbi] adj. 短而粗硬的；又短又秃的；断株样的
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Adj.1 : abounding with stubs
2 a : resembling a stub : being short and thick stubby fingers b : being short and thickset : SQUAT c : being short, broad, or blunt (as from use or wear) an old stubby pencil
studied
[‘stʌdid] adj. 有计划的；故意的
v. 学习（study的过去式）
Adj.1 : carefully considered or prepared : THOUGHTFUL a studied response
2 : KNOWLEDGEABLE, LEARNED studied in the craft of blacksmithing
3 : produced or marked by conscious design or premeditation : CALCULATED studied indifference spoke with a studied accent
stuffy
[‘stʌfi] adj. 闷热的；古板的；不通气的
Adj.1 : ILL-NATURED, ILL-HUMORED
2 : lacking in vitality or interest : STODGY, DULL
3 a : oppressive to the breathing : CLOSE a stuffy room b : stuffed up a stuffy nose
4 a : narrowly inflexible in standards of conduct : SELF-RIGHTEOUS b : stiffly conventional : PRIGGISH stuffy formalities
stultify
[‘stʌltifai] vt. 使变无效；使显得愚笨；使无价值
vt.1 archaic : to allege or prove to be of unsound mind and hence not responsible
2 : to cause to appear or be stupid, foolish, or absurdly illogical
3 a : to impair, invalidate, or make ineffective : NEGATE b : to have a dulling or inhibiting effect on
stun
[stʌn] vt. 使震惊；打昏；给以深刻的印象
n. 昏迷；打昏；惊倒；令人惊叹的事物
vt.1 : to make senseless, groggy, or dizzy by or as if by a blow : DAZE
2 : to shock with noise
3 : to overcome especially with paralyzing astonishment or disbelief
Noun.: the effect of something that stuns : SHOCK
stunt
[stʌnt] n. 噱头，手腕；绝技
vt. 阻碍…的正常生长或发展
vi. 表演特技；作惊人表演
vt. : to hinder the normal growth, development, or progress of
Noun.1 : one (as an animal) that is stunted
2 : a check in growth
3 : a plant disease in which dwarfing occurs
Noun.1 : an unusual or difficult feat requiring great skill or daring; especially : one performed or undertaken chiefly to gain attention or publicity
2 : a shifting or switching of the positions by defensive players at the line of scrimmage in football to disrupt the opponent’s blocking efforts
vi.: to perform or engage in a stunt
stupefy
[‘stju:pifai] vt. 使惊呆；使昏迷
vt.1 : to make stupid, groggy, or insensible
2 : ASTONISH, ASTOUND
stupendous
[stjuː’pendəs] adj. 惊人的；巨大的
Adj.1 : causing astonishment or wonder : AWESOME, MARVELOUS
2 : of amazing size or greatness : TREMENDOUS
synonyms see MONSTROUS
stupor
[‘stju:pə] n. 昏迷，恍惚；麻木
Noun.1 : a condition of greatly dulled or completely suspended sense or sensibility a drunken stupor
2 : a state of extreme apathy or torpor resulting often from stress or shock : DAZE
synonyms see LETHARGY
sturdy
[‘stə:di] adj. 坚定的；强健的；健全的
n. [医]羊晕倒病
Adj.1 a : firmly built or constituted : STOUT b : HARDY sturdy plants c : sound in design or execution : SUBSTANTIAL
2 a : marked by or reflecting physical strength or vigor b : FIRM, RESOLUTE c : RUGGED, STABLE
synonyms see STRONG
stutter
[‘stʌtə] vi. 结结巴巴地说话
n. 口吃，结巴
vt. 结结巴巴地说出
Intransitive verb
1 : to speak with involuntary disruption or blocking of speech (as by spasmodic repetition or prolongation of vocal sounds)
2 : to move or act in a halting or spasmodic manner the old jalopy bucks and stutters uphill ?William Cleary
transitive verb : to say, speak, or sound with or as if with a stutter
Noun.1 : an act or instance of stuttering
2 : a speech disorder involving stuttering
stygian
[‘stidʒiən] adj. 阴暗的，幽暗的；地狱的
Adj.1 : of or relating to the river Styx
2 : extremely dark, gloomy, or forbidding the stygian blackness of the cave
suavity
noun.1 : the quality or state of being suave: as a (1) : mildness and pleasantness to the sense of smell or taste : FRAGRANCE eggs and [‘swɑ:vəti, ‘swæ-] n. 柔和，温和；愉快
Butter and perhaps a bit of onion give both flavor and suavity?Scott Seegers (2) : pleasing sweetness (as of sound or expression) music performed with great suavity b : the condition of being blandly pleasing to the mind : superficial and urbane agreeableness replied with suavity the suavity of their manners
2 : something that is suave : AMENITY ? usually used in plural the suavities of polite society
subcelestial
adj.世俗的，尘世的(worldly)
subjugate
[‘sʌbdʒəɡeit, -dʒu-] vt. 征服；使服从；克制
vt.1 : to bring under control and governance as a subject : CONQUER
2 : to make submissive : SUBDUE
sublimate
[‘sʌblɪmet] n. 升华物
vt. 使升华；使高尚
vi. 升华；纯化
adj. 纯净化的；理想化的；高尚的
vt.1 a : SUBLIME 1 b archaic : to improve or refine as if by subliming
2 : to divert the expression of (an instinctual desire or impulse) from its unacceptable form to one that is considered more socially or culturally acceptable
Noun.: a chemical product obtained by sublimation
sublime
[sə’blaim] adj. 庄严的；令人崇敬的；极端的；超群的
n. 崇高；顶点
vt. 使…纯化；使…升华；使…变高尚
vi. 升华；纯化；变高尚
Transitive verb
1 : to cause to pass directly from the solid to the vapor state and condense back to solid form
2 [French sublimer, from Latin sublimare] a (1) : to elevate or exalt especially in dignity or honor (2) : to render finer (as in purity or excellence) b : to convert (something inferior) into something of higher worth
intransitive verb : to pass directly from the solid to the vapor state
Adj.1 a : lofty, grand, or exalted in thought, expression, or manner b : of outstanding spiritual, intellectual, or moral worth c : tending to inspire awe usually because of elevated quality (as of beauty, nobility, or grandeur) or transcendent excellence
2 a archaic : high in place b obsolete : lofty of mien : HAUGHTY c capitalized : SUPREME ? used in a style of address d : COMPLETE, UTTER sublime ignorance
synonyms see SPLENDID
submit
[səb’mit] vt. 使服从；主张；呈递
vi. 提交；服从
Transitive verb
1 a : to yield to governance or authority b : to subject to a condition, treatment, or operation the metal was submitted to analysis
2 : to present or propose to another for review, consideration, or decision submit a question to the court submit a bid on a contract submit a report; also : to deliver formally submitted my resignation
3 : to put forward as an opinion or contention we submit that the charge is not proved
intransitive verb
1 a : to yield oneself to the authority or will of another : SURRENDER b : to permit oneself to be subjected to something had to submit to surgery
2 : to defer to or consent to abide by the opinion or authority of another
synonyms see YIELD
suborn
[sʌ’bɔ:n] vt. 唆使；收买；使作伪证
vt.1 : to induce secretly to do an unlawful thing
2 : to induce to commit perjury; also : to obtain (perjured testimony) from a witness
subpoena
[səb’pi:nə] vt. 传唤，传审；传讯
n. 传票
Noun.: a writ commanding a person designated in it to appear in court under a penalty for failure
vt. : to serve or summon with a writ of subpoena
subreption
[səb’repʃən] n. 歪曲事实；隐匿事实；作虚伪的申辩
Noun. : a deliberate misrepresentation; also : an inference drawn from it
subscribe
[səb’skraib] vi. 订阅；捐款；认购；赞成；签署
vt. 签署；赞成；捐助
Transitive verb
1 : to write (one’s name) underneath : SIGN
2 a : to sign (as a document) with one’s own hand in token of consent or obligation b : to attest by signing c : to pledge (a gift or contribution) by writing one’s name with the amount
3 : to assent to : SUPPORT
intransitive verb
1 : to sign one’s name to a document
2 a : to give consent or approval to something written by signing unwilling to subscribe to the agreement b : to set one’s name to a paper in token of promise to give something (as a sum of money); also : to give something in accordance with such a promise c : to enter one’s name for a publication or service; also : to receive a periodical or service regularly on order subscribed to many magazines d : to agree to purchase and pay for securities especially of a new offering subscribed for 1000 shares
3 : to feel favorably disposed I subscribe to your sentiments
synonyms see ASSENT
subsequent
[‘sʌbsikwənt] adj. 后来的，随后的
Adj.: following in time, order, or place subsequent events a subsequent clause in the treaty
subsidiary
[səb’sidiəri] adj. 附属的；辅助的
n. 子公司；辅助者
Adj.1 a : furnishing aid or support : AUXILIARY subsidiary details b : of secondary importance a subsidiary stream
2 : of, relating to, or constituting a subsidy a subsidiary payment to an ally
Noun. : one that is subsidiary; especially : a company wholly controlled by another
subsidy
[‘sʌbsidi] n. 补贴；津贴；补助金
Noun.: a grant or gift of money: as a : a sum of money formerly granted by the British Parliament to the crown and raised by special taxation b : money granted by one state to another c : a grant by a government to a private person or company to assist an enterprise deemed advantageous to the public
subsistence
[səb’sistəns] n. 生活；生存；存在
Noun.1 a (1) : real being : EXISTENCE (2) : the condition of remaining in existence : CONTINUATION, PERSISTENCE b : an essential characteristic quality of something that exists c : the character possessed by whatever is logically conceivable
2 : means of subsisting: as a : the minimum (as of food and shelter) necessary to support life b : a source or means of obtaining the necessities of life
substance
[‘sʌbstəns] n. 物质；实质；资产；主旨
Noun.1 a : essential nature : ESSENCE b : a fundamental or characteristic part or quality c Christian Science : GOD 1b
2 a : ultimate reality that underlies all outward manifestations and change b : practical importance : MEANING, USEFULNESS theTbillwhich will be without substance in the sense that it will authorize nothing more than a set of ideas ?Richard Reeves*
3 a : physical material from which something is made or which has discrete existence b : matter of particular or definite chemical constitution c : something (as drugs or alcoholic beverages) deemed harmful and usually subject to legal restriction possession of a controlled substance substance abuse
4 : material possessions : PROPERTY a family of substance
substantial
[səb’stænʃəl] adj. 大量的；实质的；内容充实的
n. 本质；重要材料
Adj.1 a : consisting of or relating to substance b : not imaginary or illusory : REAL, TRUE c : IMPORTANT, ESSENTIAL
2 : ample to satisfy and nourish : FULL a substantial meal
3 a : possessed of means : WELL-TO-DO b : considerable in quantity : significantly great earned a substantial wage
4 : firmly constructed : STURDY a substantial house
5 : being largely but not wholly that which is specified a substantial lie
substratum
[sʌb’strɑːtəm; -‘streɪtəm] n. 基础；根据；下层
Noun. : an underlying support : FOUNDATION: as a : substance that is a permanent subject of qualities or phenomena b : the material of which something is made and from which it derives its special qualities c : a layer beneath the surface soil; specifically : SUBSOIL d : SUBSTRATE 2
subsume
[səb’sju:m] vt. 把……归入；把……包括在内
vt.: to include or place within something larger or more comprehensive : encompass as a subordinate or component element *red, green, and yellow are subsumed under the term *color**
subterfuge
[‘sʌbtəfjuːdʒ] n. 托词；借口；诡计
Noun.1 : deception by artifice or stratagem in order to conceal, escape, or evade
2 : a deceptive device or stratagem
synonyms see DECEPTION
subvention
[səb’venʃən] n. 津贴；补助金；援助
Noun.: the provision of assistance or financial support: as a : ENDOWMENT b : a subsidy from a government or foundation
suckle
[‘sʌkl] vt. 给…哺乳；吮吸；养育
vi. 吃奶
Transitive verb
1 a : to give milk to from the breast or udder a mother suckling her child b : to nurture as if by giving milk from the breast was suckled on pulp magazines
2 : to draw milk from the breast or udder of lambs suckling the ewes
intransitive verb : to draw milk from the breast or udder
sufficient
[sə’fiʃənt] adj. 足够的；充分的
Adj.1 a : enough to meet the needs of a situation or a proposed end sufficient provisions for a month b : being a sufficient condition
2 archaic : QUALIFIED, COMPETENT
suffocate
['sʌfəkeit] vi. 受阻，受扼制；窒息 vt. 压制，阻碍；使……窒息 Transitive verb 1 a (1) : to stop the respiration of (as by strangling or asphyxiation) (2) : to deprive of oxygen b : to make uncomfortable by want of fresh air 2 : to impede or stop the development of intransitive verb 1 : to become suffocated: a (1) : to die from being unable to breathe (2) : to die from lack of oxygen b : to be uncomfortable through lack of fresh air 2 : to become checked in development
suggestive
[səɡ’dʒestiv] adj. 暗示的；提示的；影射的
Adj.1 a : giving a suggestion : INDICATIVE suggestive of a past era b : full of suggestions : stimulating thought provided a suggestiveTcommentary on the era ?Lloyd Morris c : stirring mental associations : EVOCATIVE
2 : suggesting or tending to suggest something improper or indecent : RISQUE
sulky
[‘sʌlki] adj. 生气的；阴沉的
Adj.1 a : sulking or given to spells of sulking b : relating to or indicating a sulk a sulky expression
2 [2sulky] : having wheels and usually a seat for the driver a sulky plow
synonyms see SULLEN
Noun.: a light 2-wheeled vehicle (as for harness racing) having a seat for the driver only and usually no body
sullen
['sʌlən] adj. 愠怒的，不高兴的；（天气）阴沉的；沉闷的 Noun.1 a : gloomily or resentfully silent or repressed *a sullen crowd* b : suggesting a sullen state : LOWERING *a sullen countenance* 2 : dull or somber in sound or color 3 : DISMAL, GLOOMY *a sullen morning* 4 : moving sluggishly *a sullen river*
summation
[sʌ’meiʃən] n. 和；总和；合计
Noun.1 : the act or process of forming a sum : ADDITION
2 : SUM, TOTAL
3 : cumulative action or effect; especially : the process by which a sequence of stimuli that are individually inadequate to produce a response are cumulatively able to induce a nerve impulse
4 : a final part of an argument reviewing points made and expressing conclusions
summon
[‘sʌmən] vt. 召唤；召集；鼓起；振作
vt.1 : to issue a call to convene : CONVOKE
2 : to command by service of a summons to appear in court
3 : to call upon for specified action
4 : to bid to come : send for summon a physician
5 : to call forth : EVOKE ? often used with up
sunder
[‘sʌndə] vt. 切开；切断
vi. 分离；断开
Transitive verb : to break apart or in two : separate by or as if by violence or by intervening time or space
intransitive verb : to become parted, disunited, or severed
synonyms see SEPARATE
sundry
[‘sʌndri] adj. 杂的；各式各样的
n. 杂货；杂项
Adj. : MISCELLANEOUS, VARIOUS sundry articles
pronoun, plural in construction.: an indeterminate number recommended for reading by all and sundry ?Edward Huberman
superannuated
[suːpə’rænjʊeɪtɪd; ‘sjuː-] adj. 过时的；退休的；老朽的
v. 退休；变陈旧（superannuate的过去分词）
Adj.1 : OUTMODED, OLD-FASHIONED superannuated slang superannuated planes
2 a : incapacitated or disqualified for active duty by advanced age b : older than the typical member of a specified group a superannuated graduate student
supererogatory
[,sjuːprə’rɒɡətɔːrɪ] adj. 额外的，多余的；职责以外的
Adj.1 : observed or performed to an extent not enjoined or required
2 : exceeding what is needed : SUPERFLUOUS attending three long-winded meetings in a row on the same subject was supererogatory
superfluity
[,sju:pə’fluiti] n. 奢侈品；额外；过剩
Noun.1 a : EXCESS, OVERSUPPLY b : something unnecessary or superfluous
2 : immoderate and especially luxurious living, habits, or desires
superimpose
[,sju:pərim’pəuz] vt. 添加；重叠；附加；安装
vt.: to place or lay over or above something superimposed images superimposed a formula on the stories
superiority
[sju:,piəri’ɔriti, sə-] n. 优越，优势；优越性
Noun. : the quality or state of being superior; also : a superior characteristic
superlative
[suː’pɜːlətɪv; sjuː-] n. 最高级；最好的人；最高程度；夸大话
adj. 最高的；最高级的；过度的
Adj.1 : of, relating to, or constituting the degree of grammatical comparison that denotes an extreme or unsurpassed level or extent
2 a : surpassing all others : SUPREME b : of very high quality : EXCELLENT superlative work
3 : EXCESSIVE, EXAGGERATED
Noun.1 a : the superlative degree of comparison in a language b : a superlative form of an adjective or adverb
2 : the superlative or utmost degree of something : ACME
3 : a superlative person or thing
4 : an admiring sometimes exaggerated expression especially of praise
supervise
[‘sju:pəvaiz] vt. 监督，管理；指导
vi. 监督，管理；指导
vt. : SUPERINTEND, OVERSEE
supine
[sju:’pain, ‘sju:pain] adj. 仰卧的；懒散的；掌心向上的；向后靠的
Noun.1 : a Latin verbal noun having an accusative of purpose in -um and an ablative of specification in -u
2 : an English infinitive with to
Adj.1 a : lying on the back or with the face upward b : marked by supination
2 : exhibiting indolent or apathetic inertia or passivity; especially : mentally or morally slack
3 archaic : leaning or sloping backward
synonyms see PRONE, INACTIVE
supplicate
['sʌplikeit] vt. 恳求，哀求；恳请 vi. 哀求；恳请；祈求 Intransitive verb : to make a humble entreaty; especially : to pray to God transitive verb 1 : to ask humbly and earnestly of 2 : to ask for earnestly and humbly synonyms see BEG
supreme
[sju’pri:m, sə-] adj. 最高的；至高的；最重要的
n. 至高；霸权
Adj.1 : highest in rank or authority the supreme commander
2 : highest in degree or quality supreme endurance in war and in labour ?R. W. Emerson
3 : ULTIMATE, FINAL the supreme sacrifice
surfeit
[‘sə:fit] n. 过度；饮食过度；恶心（由于饮食过度所引起）
vt. 使饮食过度；使厌腻；使过度沉溺于
vi. 饮食过度；过分放纵
Noun.1 : an overabundant supply : EXCESS
2 : an intemperate or immoderate indulgence in something (as food or drink)
3 : disgust caused by excess
transitive verb : to feed, supply, or give to surfeit
intransitive verb , archaic : to indulge to satiety in a gratification (as indulgence of the appetite or senses)
synonyms see SATIATE
surge
[sə:dʒ] n. 大浪；汹涌澎湃；巨涌
vi. 激增；汹涌
vt. 使颠簸
Intransitive verb
1 : to rise and fall actively : TOSS a ship surging in heavy seas
2 : to rise and move in waves or billows : SWELL the sea was surging
3 : to slip around a windlass, capstan, or bitts ? used especially of a rope
4 : to rise suddenly to an excessive or abnormal value the stock market surgeed to a record high
5 : to move with a surge or in surges felt the blood surging into his face ?Harry Hervey she surged past the other runners
transitive verb : to let go or slacken gradually (as a rope)
Noun.1 : a swelling, rolling, or sweeping forward like that of a wave or series of waves a surge of interest
2 a : a large wave or billow : SWELL b (1) : a series of such swells or billows (2) : the resulting elevation of water level
3 a : a movement (as a slipping or slackening) of a rope or cable b : a sudden jerk or strain caused by such a movement
4 : a transient sudden rise of current or voltage in an electrical circuit
surplus
[‘sə:plʌs, -pləs] n. 剩余；顺差；盈余；过剩
adj. 剩余的；过剩的
Noun.1 a : the amount that remains when use or need is satisfied b : an excess of receipts over disbursements
2 : the excess of a corporation’s net worth over the par or stated value of its stock
suspect
[sə’spekt, ‘sʌspekt] n. 嫌疑犯
adj. 可疑的；不可信的
vt. 怀疑；猜想
vi. 怀疑；猜想
Adj.1 : regarded or deserving to be regarded with suspicion : SUSPECTED investigates suspect employees
2 : DOUBTFUL, QUESTIONABLE whose skills are suspect ?Peter Vecsey
Noun.: one that is suspected; especially : a person suspected of a crime
transitive verb
1 : to imagine (one) to be guilty or culpable on slight evidence or without proof suspect him of giving false information
2 : to have doubts of : DISTRUST suspects her motives
3 : to imagine to exist or be true, likely, or probable I suspect he’s right
intransitive verb : to imagine something to be true or likely
suspicion
[sə’spiʃən] n. 怀疑；嫌疑；疑心；一点儿
vt. 怀疑
Noun.1 a : the act or an instance of suspecting something wrong without proof or on slight evidence : MISTRUST b : a state of mental uneasiness and uncertainty : DOUBT
2 : a barely detectable amount : TRACE just a suspicion of garlic
synonyms see UNCERTAINTY
vt. chiefly dialect : SUSPECT
sustained
[sə’steind] adj. 持续的；持久的；持久不变的
v. 维持（sustain的过去式和过去分词）；承受
Adj. : maintained at length without interruption, weakening, or losing in power or quality : PROLONGED, UNFLAGGING sustained reasoning sustained comedy sustained flight sustained performance sustained verse sustained piece of music
svelte
[svelt, sfelt] adj. 苗条的；线条清晰的；和蔼的
Adj.1 a : SLENDER, LITHE b : having clean lines : SLEEK
2 : URBANE, SUAVE
swagger
[‘swæɡə] vt. 吓唬；趾高气扬地行走或行事
vi. 大摇大摆；吹牛；虚张声势吓人
n. 大摇大摆；吹牛；威吓；下摆散开状的女式短大衣
adj. 炫耀的；时髦的
Intransitive verb
1 : to conduct oneself in an arrogant or superciliously pompous manner; especially : to walk with an air of overbearing self-confidence
2 : BOAST, BRAG
transitive verb : to force by argument or threat : BULLY
Noun.1 a : an act or instance of swaggering b : arrogant or conceitedly self-assured behavior c : ostentatious display or bravado
2 : a self-confident outlook : COCKINESS
Adj.: marked by elegance or showiness : POSH
swallow
[‘swɔləu] vt. 忍受；吞没
vi. 吞下；咽下
n. 燕子；一次吞咽的量
Noun.1 : any of numerous small widely distributed oscine birds (family Hirundinidae, the swallow family) that have a short bill, long pointed wings, and often a deeply forked tail and that feed on insects caught on the wing
2 : any of several birds that superficially resemble swallows
transitive verb
1 : to take through the mouth and esophagus into the stomach
2 : to envelop or take in as if by swallowing : ABSORB swallow the financial loss watch night swallow the valley
3 : to accept without question, protest, or resentment swallow an insult a hard story to swallow
4 : TAKE BACK, RETRACT had to swallow my words
5 : to keep from expressing or showing : REPRESS swallowed my anger
6 : to utter (as words) indistinctly
intransitive verb
1 : to receive something into the body through the mouth and esophagus
2 : to perform the action characteristic of swallowing something especially under emotional stress
Noun.1 : the passage connecting the mouth to the stomach
2 : a capacity for swallowing
3 a : an act of swallowing b : an amount that can be swallowed at one time
swamp
[swɔmp, swɔ:mp] n. 沼泽；湿地
vt. 使陷于沼泽；使沉没；使陷入困境
vi. 下沉；陷入沼泽；陷入困境；不知所措（过去式swamped，过去分词swamped，现在分词swamping，第三人称单数swamps，名词swampiness，形容词swampy）
Noun.1 : a wetland often partially or intermittently covered with water; especially : one dominated by woody vegetation
2 : a tract of swamp
3 : a difficult or troublesome situation or subject
transitive verb
1 a : to fill with or as if with water : INUNDATE, SUBMERGE b : to overwhelm numerically or by an excess of something : FLOOD swamped with work
2 : to open by removing underbrush and debris
intransitive verb : to become submerged
swank
[swæŋk] n. 出风头；虚张声势
vi. 炫耀；出风头
adj. 爱打扮的，华丽的
vi. : SHOW OFF, SWAGGER; also : BOAST 1
Adj.Scottish : full of life or energy : ACTIVE
Adj.1 : characterized by showy display : OSTENTATIOUS a swank limousine
2 : fashionably elegant : SMART a swank restaurant
Noun.1 : arrogance or ostentation of dress or manner : PRETENTIOUSNESS, SWAGGER
2 : ELEGANCE, FASHIONABLENESS
swarthy
[‘swɔːðɪ] adj. 黝黑的；黑皮肤的
Adj. : of a dark color, complexion, or cast
swathe
[sweið, swɔð] vt. 包围；紧绑；裹
n. 带子，绷带；包装品
Noun.1 : a band used in swathing
2 : an enveloping medium
vt.1 : to bind, wrap, or swaddle with or as if with a bandage
2 : ENVELOP a mountain swathed by clouds
sway
[swei] vt. 影响；统治；使摇动
vi. 影响；摇摆
n. 影响；摇摆；统治
Noun.1 : the action or an instance of swaying or of being swayed : an oscillating, fluctuating, or sweeping motion
2 : an inclination or deflection caused by or as if by swaying
3 a : a controlling influence b : sovereign power : DOMINION c : the ability to exercise influence or authority : DOMINANCE
synonyms see POWER
intransitive verb
1 a : to swing slowly and rhythmically back and forth from a base or pivot b : to move gently from an upright to a leaning position
2 : to hold sway : act as ruler or governor
3 : to fluctuate or veer between one point, position, or opinion and another
transitive verb
1 a : to cause to sway : set to swinging, rocking, or oscillating b : to cause to bend downward to one side c : to cause to turn aside : DEFLECT, DIVERT
2 archaic a : WIELD b : GOVERN, RULE
3 a : to cause to vacillate b : to exert a guiding or controlling influence on
4 : to hoist in place sway up a mast
synonyms see SWING, AFFECT
swear
[swεə] vt. 发誓；咒骂
vi. 发誓，宣誓；诅咒
n. 宣誓；诅咒
Transitive verb
1 : to utter or take solemnly (an oath)
2 a : to assert as true or promise under oath a sworn affidavit swore to uphold the Constitution b : to assert or promise emphatically or earnestly swore he’d study harder next time
3 a : to put to an oath : administer an oath to b : to bind by an oath swore them to secrecy
4 obsolete : to invoke the name of (a sacred being) in an oath
5 : to bring into a specified state by swearing swore his life away
intransitive verb
1 : to take an oath
2 : to use profane or obscene language : CURSE
Noun. : OATH, SWEARWORD
swell
[swel] vi. 膨胀；[病理]肿胀；隆起
vt. 使膨胀；使隆起
n. 肿胀；隆起
adj. 漂亮的；一流的
Intransitive verb
1 a : to expand (as in size, volume, or numbers) gradually beyond a normal or original limit the population swelled b : to become distended or puffed up her ankle is badly swollen c : to form a bulge or rounded elevation
2 a : to become filled with pride and arrogance b : to behave or speak in a pompous, blustering, or self-important manner c : to play the swell
3 : to become distended with emotion
transitive verb
1 : to affect with a powerful or expansive emotion
2 : to increase the size, number, or intensity of swell the applicant pool
synonyms see EXPAND
Noun.1 : a long often massive and crestless wave or succession of waves often continuing beyond or after its cause (as a gale)
2 a : the condition of being protuberant b : a rounded elevation
3 a : the act or process of swelling b (1) : a gradual increase and decrease of the loudness of a musical sound; also : a sign indicating a swell (2) : a device used in an organ for governing loudness
4 a archaic : an impressive, pompous, or fashionable air or display b : a person dressed in the height of fashion c : a person of high social position or outstanding competence
Adj.1 a : STYLISH b : socially prominent
2 : EXCELLENT ? used as a generalized term of enthusiasm
sweltering
[‘sweltəriŋ] adj. 闷热的；热得难受的
Adj. : oppressively hot sweltering summer days
swerve
[swə:v] vi. 转弯；突然转向；背离
vt. 使转弯；使突然转向；使背离
n. 转向；偏离的程度
Intransitive verb : to turn aside abruptly from a straight line or course : DEVIATE
transitive verb : to cause to turn aside or deviate
swig
[swiɡ] vi. 牛饮；大喝特喝
n. 痛饮，大喝；牛饮
vt. 牛饮；大喝特喝，豪饮
Noun.: a quantity drunk at one time
transitive verb : to drink in long drafts swig cider
intransitive verb : to take a swig : DRINK
swill
[swil] n. 泔水；冲洗；痛饮；涮
vt. 冲洗；痛饮；涮；倒出
vi. 大口地喝；发激荡声
Transitive verb
1 : WASH, DRENCH
2 : to drink great drafts of : GUZZLE swill beer
3 : to feed (as a pig) with swill
intransitive verb
1 : to drink or eat freely, greedily, or to excess
2 : SWASH
Noun.1 : something suggestive of slop or garbage : REFUSE
2 a : a semiliquid food for animals (as swine) composed of edible refuse mixed with water or skimmed or sour milk b : GARBAGE
swindle
[‘swindl] n. 欺诈；骗局
vt. 诈骗；骗取
vi. 诈骗
Intransitive verb : to obtain money or property by fraud or deceit
transitive verb : to take money or property from by fraud or deceit
synonyms see CHEAT
Noun.: an act or instance of swindling : FRAUD
swine
[swain] n. 猪；卑贱的人
Noun.1 : any of various stout-bodied short-legged omnivorous artiodactyl mammals (family Suidae) with a thick bristly skin and a long flexible snout; especially : a domesticated one descended from the wild boar
2 : a contemptible person
swing
[swiŋ] n. 摇摆；摆动；秋千；音律；涨落
vi. 摇摆；转向；悬挂；大摇大摆地行走
vt. 使旋转；挥舞；悬挂
adj. 旋转的；悬挂的；强节奏爵士音乐的
Transitive verb
1 a : to cause to move vigorously through a wide arc or circle swing an ax b : to cause to sway to and fro c (1) : to cause to turn on an axis (2) : to cause to face or move in another direction swing the car into a side road
2 : to suspend so as to permit swaying or turning
3 : to convey by suspension cranes swinging cargo into the ship’s hold
4 a (1) : to influence decisively swing a lot of votes (2) : to bring around by influence b : to handle successfully : MANAGE wasn’t able to swing a new car on his income swing a deal
5 : to play or sing (as a melody) in the style of swing music
intransitive verb
1 : to move freely to and fro especially in suspension from an overhead support
2 a : to die by hanging b : to hang freely from a support
3 : to move in or describe a circle or arc: a : to turn on a hinge or pivot b : to turn in place c : to convey oneself by grasping a fixed support swing aboard the train
4 a : to have a steady pulsing rhythm b : to play or sing with a lively compelling rhythm; specifically : to play swing music
5 : to shift or fluctuate from one condition, form, position, or object of attention or favor to another swing constantly from optimism to pessimism and back ?Sinclair Lewis
6 a : to move along rhythmically b : to start up in a smooth vigorous manner ready to swing into action
7 : to hit or aim at something with a sweeping arm movement
8 a : to be lively, exciting, and up-to-date b : to engage freely in sex
Noun.1 : an act or instance of swinging : swinging movement: as a (1) : a stroke or blow delivered with a sweeping arm movement a batter with a powerful swing (2) : a sweeping or rhythmic movement of the body or a bodily part (3) : a dance figure in which two dancers revolve with joined arms or hands (4) : jazz dancing in moderate tempo with a lilting syncopation b (1) : the regular movement of a freely suspended object (as a pendulum) along an arc and back (2) : back and forth sweep the swing of the tides c (1) : steady pulsing rhythm (as in poetry or music) (2) : a steady vigorous movement characterizing an activity or creative work d (1) : a trend toward a high or low point in a fluctuating cycle (as of business activity) (2) : an often periodic shift from one condition, form, position, or object of attention or favor to another
2 a : liberty of action b (1) : the driving power of something swung or hurled (2) : steady vigorous advance : driving speed a train approaching at full swing
3 : the progression of an activity, process, or phase of existence the work is in full swing
4 : the arc or range through which something swings
5 : something that swings freely from or on a support; especially : a seat suspended by a rope or chains for swinging to and fro on for pleasure
6 a : a curving course or outline b : a course from and back to a point : a circular tour
7 : jazz that is played (as by a big band) with a steady beat and that uses the harmonic structures of popular songs and the blues as a basis for improvisations and arrangements
8 : a short pass in football thrown to a back running to the outside
Adj.1 : of or relating to musical swing a swing band swing music swing dancing
2 : that may swing often decisively either way on an issue or in an election swing voters a swing state
