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VOA Special English Essential Word Book

A B C D E F G H I J K L M N O P Q R S T U V W Y Z   ■ 字母 S - 共 184 个 1 sabotage v. to damage or destroy as an act against an organization or nation ("The rebels sabotaged the railroad.") 2 sacrifice v. to do without something or to suffer a loss for a belief, idea, goal or another person 3 sad ad. not happy 4 safe ad. away from harm or danger 5 sail v. to travel by boat or ship 6 sailor n. a person involved in sailing a boat or ship 7 salt n. a white substance found in sea water and in the ground, used to affect the taste of food 8 same ad. not different; not changed; like another or others 9 sand n. extremely small pieces of crushed rock found in large amounts in deserts and on coasts 10 satellite n. a small object in space that moves around a larger object; an object placed in orbit around the earth 11 satisfy v. to give or provide what is desired, needed or demanded 12 save v. to make safe; to remove from harm; to keep for future use 13 say v. to speak; to express in words 14 school n. a place for education; a place where people go to learn 15 science n. the study of nature and the actions of natural things, and the knowledge gained about them 16 sea n. a large area of salt water, usually part of an ocean 17 search v. to look for carefully 18 season n. one of the four periods of the year that is based on the earth's position toward the sun (spring, summer, autumn, winter); a period of time based on different weather conditions ("dry season", "rainy season"); a period during the year when something usually happens ("baseball season") 19 seat n. a thing to sit on; a place to sit or the right to sit there ("a seat in parliament") 20 second ad. the one that comes after the first 21 secret n. something known only to a few and kept from general knowledge; ad. hidden from others; known only to a few 22 security n. freedom from danger or harm; protection; measures necessary to protect a person or place ("Security was increased in the city.") 23 see v. to know or sense through the eyes; to understand or know 24 seed n. the part of a plant from which new plants grow 25 seek(ing) v. to search for ("They are seeking a cure for cancer."); to try to get ("She is seeking election to public office."); to plan to do ("Electric power companies are seeking to reduce their use of coal.") 26 seem v. to appear to be ("She seems to be in good health.") 27 seize v. to take quickly by force; to take control of quickly; to arrest 28 self n. all that which makes one person different from others 29 sell v. to give something in exchange for money 30 Senate n. the smaller of the two groups in the governments of some countries, such as in the United States Congress 31 send v. to cause to go; to permit to go; to cause to be carried, taken or directed to or away from a place 32 sense v. to come to know about by feeling, believing or understanding; n. any of the abilities to see, hear, taste, smell or feel 33 sentence v. to declare the punishment for a crime; n. the punishment for a crime 34 separate v. to set or keep people, things or ideas away from or independent from others; ad. not together or connected; different 35 series n. a number of similar things or events that follow one after another in time, position or order 36 serious ad. important; needing careful consideration; dangerous 37 serve v. to work as an official; to be employed by the government; to assist or help 38 service n. an organization or system that provides something for the public ("Schools and roads are services paid for by taxes."); a job that an organization or business can do for money; military organizations such as an army, navy or air force; a religious ceremony 39 set v. to put in place or position; to establish a time, price or limit 40 settle v. to end (a dispute); to agree about (a problem); to make a home in a new place 41 several ad. three or more, but not many 42 severe ad. not gentle; causing much pain, sadness or damage 43 sex n. either the male or female group into which all people and animals are divided because of their actions in producing young; the physical activity by which humans and animals can produce young 44 shake v. to move or cause to move in short, quick movements 45 shape v. to give form to; n. the form of something, especially how it looks 46 share v. to give part of something to another or others; n. a part belonging to, given to or owned by a single person or a group; any one of the equal parts of ownership of a business or company 47 sharp ad. having a thin edge or small point that can cut or hurt; causing hurt or pain 48 she pro. the girl or woman who is being spoken about 49 sheep n. a farm animal used for its meat and hair 50 shell v. to fire artillery; n. a metal container that is fired from a large gun and explodes when it reaches its target; a hard outside cover 51 shelter v. to protect or give protection to; n. something that gives protection; a place of safety 52 shine v. to aim a light; to give bright light; to be bright; to clean to make bright 53 ship v. to transport; n. a large boat 54 shock v. to cause to feel sudden surprise or fear; n. something that greatly affects the mind or emotions; a powerful shake, as from an earthquake 55 shoe n. a covering for the foot 56 shoot v. to cause a gun or other weapon to send out an object designed to kill; to use a gun 57 short ad. lasting only for a small period of time; not long; opposite tall 58 should v. used with another verb (action word) to show responsibility ("We should study."), probability ("The talks should begin soon."), or that something is believed to be a good idea ("Criminals should be punished.") 59 shout v. to speak very loudly 60 show v. to make something be seen; to make known; n. a play or story presented in a theater, or broadcast on radio or television, for enjoyment or education; something organized to be seen by the public 61 shrink v. to make or become less in size, weight or value 62 sick ad. suffering physically or mentally with a disease or other problem; not in good health 63 sickness n. the condition of being in bad health 64 side n. the outer surfaces of an object that are not the top or bottom; parts away from the middle; either the right or left half of the body 65 sign v. to write one's name; n. a mark or shape used to mean something; evidence that something exists or will happen; a flat piece of material with writing that gives information 66 signal v. to send a message by signs; n. an action or movement that sends a message 67 silence v. to make quiet; to stop from speaking or making noise; n. a lack of noise or sound 68 silver n. a valued white metal 69 similar ad. like something else but not exactly the same 70 simple ad. easy to understand or do; not difficult or complex 71 since prep. from a time in the past until now ("I have known her since we went to school together.") 72 sing v. to make music sounds with the voice 73 single ad. one only 74 sink v. to go down into water or other liquid 75 sister n. a female with the same father or mother as another person 76 sit v. to rest on the lower part of the body without the support of the legs; to become seated 77 situation n. the way things are during a period of time 78 size n. the space occupied by something; how long, wide or high something is 79 skeleton n. all the bones of a human or other animal together in their normal positions 80 skill n. the ability gained from training or experience 81 skin n. the outer covering of humans and most animals 82 sky n. the space above the earth 83 slave n. a person owned or controlled by another 84 sleep v. to rest the body and mind with the eyes closed 85 slide v. to move smoothly over a surface 86 slow v. to reduce the speed of; ad. not fast in moving, talking or other activities 87 small ad. little in size or amount; few in number; not important; opposite large 88 smash v. to break or be broken into small pieces by force; to hit or move with >force 89 smell v. to sense through the nose; n. something sensed by the nose ("the smell of food cooking") 90 smoke v. to use cigarettes or other tobacco products by burning them and breathing in the smoke; n. that which can be seen rising into the air like a cloud from something burning 91 smooth ad. having a level surface; opposite rough 92 snow n. soft, white pieces of frozen water that fall from the sky, usually in winter or when the air temperature is very cold 93 so ad. in such a way that ("He held the flag so all could see it."); also; too ("She left early, and so did we."); very ("I am so sick."); as a result ("They were sick, so they could not come."); conj. in order that; for the purpose of ("Come early so we can discuss the plans.") 94 social ad. of or about people or a group 95 soft ad. not hard; easily shaped; pleasing to touch; not loud 96 soil n. earth in which plants grow 97 soldier n. a person in the army 98 solid ad. having a hard shape with no empty spaces inside; strong; not in the form of a liquid or gas 99 solve v. to find an answer; to settle 100 some ad. of an amount or number or part not stated; not all 101 son n. a person's male child 102 soon ad. not long after the present time; quickly 103 sort n. any group of people or things that are the same or are similar in some way; a kind of something 104 sound n. fast-moving waves of energy that affect the ear and result in hearing; that which is heard 105 south n. the direction to the right of a person facing the rising sun 106 space n. the area outside the earth's atmosphere where the sun, moon, planets and stars are; the area between or inside things 107 speak v. to talk; to say words with the mouth; to express one's thoughts to others and exchange ideas; to give a speech to a group 108 special ad. of a different or unusual kind; not for general use; better or more important than others of the same kind 109 speech n. a talk given to a group of people 110 speed v. to make something go or move faster; n. the rate at which something moves or travels; the rate at which something happens or is done 111 spend v. to give as payment; to use ("He spends much time studying.") 112 spill v. to cause or permit liquid to flow out, usually by accident 113 spirit n. the part of a human that is not physical and is connected to thoughts and emotions; the part of a person that is believed to remain alive after death 114 split v. to separate into two or more parts; to divide or break into parts 115 sport n. any game or activity of competition involving physical effort or skill 116 spread v. to become longer or wider; to make or become widely known 117 spring n. the time of the year between winter and summer 118 spy v. to steal or get information secretly; n. one who watches others secretly; a person employed by a government to get secret information about another country 119 square n. a flat shape having four equal sides 120 stab v. to cut or push into or through with a pointed weapon 121 stand v. to move into or be in a position in which only the feet are on a surface; to be in one position or place 122 star n. a mass of gas that usually appears as a small light in the sky at night, but is not a planet; a famous person, usually an actor or singer 123 start v. to begin; to make something begin 124 starve v. to suffer or die from a lack of food 125 state v. to say; to declare; n. a political part of a nation 126 station n. a place of special work or purpose ("a police station"); a place where passengers get on or off trains or buses; a place for radio or television broadcasts 127 statue n. a form of a human, animal or other creature usually made of stone, wood or metal 128 stay v. to continue to be where one is; to remain; to not leave; to live for a time ("They stayed in New York for two years.") 129 steal v. to take without permission or paying 130 steam n. the gas that comes from hot water 131 steel n. iron made harder and stronger by mixing it with other substances 132 step v. to move by lifting one foot and placing it in a new position; n. the act of stepping; one of a series of actions designed to reach a goal 133 stick v. to attach something to another thing using a substance that will hold them together; to become fixed in one position so that movement is difficult ("Something is making the door stick."); n. a thin piece of wood 134 still ad. not moving ("The man was standing still."); until the present or a stated time ("Was he still there?"); even so; although ("The job was difficult, but she still wanted to do it.") 135 stone n. a small piece of rock 136 stop v. to prevent any more movement or action; to come or bring to an end 137 store v. to keep or put away for future use; n. a place where people buy things 138 storm n. violent weather, including strong winds and rain or snow 139 story n. the telling or writing of an event, either real or imagined 140 stove n. a heating device used for cooking 141 straight ad. continuing in one direction without turns 142 strange ad. unusual; not normal; not known 143 street n. a road in a city, town or village 144 stretch v. to extend for a distance; to pull on to make longer or wider 145 strike v. to hit with force; to stop work as a way to seek better conditions, more pay or to make other demands 146 strong ad. having much power; not easily broken, damaged or destroyed 147 structure n. the way something is built, made or organized; a system that is formed or organized in a special way; a building 148 struggle v. to try with much effort; to fight with; n. a great effort; a fight 149 study v. to make an effort to gain knowledge by using the mind; to examine carefully 150 stupid ad. not able to learn much; not intelligent 151 subject n. the person or thing being discussed, studied or written about 152 submarine n. an underwater ship 153 substance n. the material of which something is made (a solid, liquid or gas) 154 substitute v. to put or use in place of another; n. a person or thing put or used in place of another 155 subversion n. an attempt to weaken or destroy a political system or government, usually secretly 156 succeed v. to reach a goal or thing desired; to produce a planned result 157 such ad. of this or that kind; of the same kind as; similar to 158 sudden ad. not expected; without warning; done or carried out quickly or without preparation 159 suffer v. to feel pain in the body or mind; to receive or experience hurt or sadness 160 sugar n. a sweet substance made from liquids taken from plants 161 suggest v. to offer or propose something to think about or consider 162 suicide n. the act of killing oneself 163 summer n. the warmest time of the year, between spring and autumn 164 sun n. the huge star in the sky that provides heat and light to earth 165 supervise v. to direct and observe the work of others 166 supply v. to give; to provide; n. the amount of something that can be given or sold to others 167 support v. to carry the weight of; to hold up or in position; to agree with others and help them reach a goal; to approve 168 suppose v. to believe, think or imagine ("I suppose you are right."); to expect ("It is supposed to rain tonight.") 169 suppress v. to put down or to keep down by force; to prevent information from being known publicly 170 sure ad. very probable; with good reason to believe; true without question 171 surface n. the outer side or top of something ("The rocket landed on the surface of the moon.") 172 surplus n. an amount that is more than is needed; extra; ("That country has a trade surplus. It exports more than it imports.") 173 surprise v. to cause a feeling of wonder because something is not expected; n. something not expected; the feeling caused by something not expected 174 surrender v. to give control of oneself or one's property to another or others; to stop fighting and admit defeat 175 surround v. to form a circle around; to be in positions all around someone or something 176 survive v. to remain alive during or after a dangerous situation 177 suspect v. to imagine or believe that a person is guilty of something bad or illegal; n. a person believed to be guilty 178 suspend v. to cause to stop for a period of time 179 swallow v. to take into the stomach through the mouth 180 swear in v. to put an official into office by having him or her promise to carry out the duties of that office ("The chief justice will swear in the president.") 181 sweet ad. tasting pleasant, like sugar 182 swim v. to move through water by making motions with the arms and legs 183 sympathy n. a sharing of feelings or emotions with another person, usually feelings of sadness 184 system n. a method of organizing or doing something by following rules or a plan; a group of connected things or parts working together for a common purpose or goal

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