100Test:VOA特别英语节目官方词汇表汇总－S

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　　sabotage - v. to damage or destroy as an act against an organization or nation ("The rebels sabotaged the railroad.")

　　sacrifice - v. to do without something or to suffer a loss for a belief, idea, goal or another person

　　sad - ad. not happy

　　safe - ad. away from harm or danger

　　sail - v. to travel by boat or ship

　　sailor - n. a person involved in sailing a boat or ship

　　salt - n. a white substance found in sea water and in the ground, used to affect the taste of food

　　same - ad. not different. not changed. like another or others

　　sand - n. extremely small pieces of crushed rock found in large amounts in deserts and on coasts

　　satellite - n. a small object in space that moves around a larger object. an object placed in orbit around the earth

　　satisfy - v. to give or provide what is desired, needed or demanded

　　save - v. to make safe. to remove from harm. to keep for future use

　　say - v. to speak. to express in words

　　school - n. a place for education. a place where people go to learn

　　science - n. the study of nature and the actions of natural things, and the knowledge gained about them

　　sea - n. a large area of salt water, usually part of an ocean

　　search - v. to look for carefully

　　season - n. one of the four periods of the year that is based on the earths 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")

　　seat - n. a thing to sit on. a place to sit or the right to sit there ("a seat in parliament")

　　second - ad. the one that comes after the first

　　secret - n. something known only to a few and kept from general knowledge. ad. hidden from others. known only to a few

　　security - n. freedom from danger or harm. protection. measures necessary to protect a person or place ("Security was increased in the city.")

　　see - v. to know or sense through the eyes. to understand or know

　　seed - n. the part of a plant from which new plants grow

　　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.")

　　seem - v. to appear to be ("She seems to be in good health.")

　　seize - v. to take quickly by force. to take control of quickly. to arrest

　　self - n. all that which makes one person different from others

　　sell - v. to give something in exchange for money

　　Senate - n. the smaller of the two groups in the governments of some countries, such as in the United States Congress

　　send - v. to cause to go. to permit to go. to cause to be carried, taken or directed to or away from a place

　　sense - v. to come to know about by feeling, believing or understanding. n. any of the abilities to see, hear, taste, smell or feel

　　sentence - v. to declare the punishment for a crime. n. the punishment for a crime

　　separate - v. to set or keep people, things or ideas away from or independent from others. ad. not together or connected. different

　　series - n. a number of similar things or events that follow one after another in time, position or order

　　serious - ad. important. needing careful consideration. dangerous

　　serve - v. to work as an official. to be employed by the government. to assist or help

　　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

　　set - v. to put in place or position. to establish a time, price or limit

　　settle - v. to end (a dispute). to agree about (a problem). to make a home in a new place

　　several - ad. three or more, but not many

　　severe - ad. not gentle. causing much pain, sadness or damage

　　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

　　shake - v. to move or cause to move in short, quick movements

　　shape - v. to give form to. n. the form of something, especially how it looks

　　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

　　sharp - ad. having a thin edge or small point that can cut or hurt. causing hurt or pain

　　she - pro. the girl or woman who is being spoken about

　　sheep - n. a farm animal used for its meat and hair

　　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

　　shelter - v. to protect or give protection to. n. something that gives protection. a place of safety

　　shine - v. to aim a light. to give bright light. to be bright. to clean to make bright

　　ship - v. to transport. n. a large boat

　　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

　　shoe - n. a covering for the foot

　　shoot - v. to cause a gun or other weapon to send out an object designed to kill. to use a gun

　　short - ad. lasting only for a small period of time. not long. opposite tall

　　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.")

　　shout - v. to speak very loudly

　　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

　　shrink - v. to make or become less in size, weight or value

　　sick - ad. suffering physically or mentally with a disease or other problem. not in good health

　　sickness - n. the condition of being in bad health

　　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

　　sign - v. to write ones 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

　　signal - v. to send a message by signs. n. an action or movement that sends a message

　　silence - v. to make quiet. to stop from speaking or making noise. n. a lack of noise or sound

　　silver - n. a valued white metal

　　similar - ad. like something else but not exactly the same

　　simple - ad. easy to understand or do. not difficult or complex

　　since - prep. from a time in the past until now ("I have known her since we went to school together.")

　　sing - v. to make music sounds with the voice

　　single - ad. one only

　　sink - v. to go down into water or other liquid

　　sister - n. a female with the same father or mother as another person

　　sit - v. to rest on the lower part of the body without the support of the legs. to become seated

　　situation - n. the way things are during a period of time

　　size - n. the space occupied by something. how long, wide or high something is

　　skeleton - n. all the bones of a human or other animal together in their normal positions

　　skill - n. the ability gained from training or experience

　　skin - n. the outer covering of humans and most animals

　　sky - n. the space above the earth

　　slave - n. a person owned or controlled by another

　　sleep - v. to rest the body and mind with the eyes closed

　　slide - v. to move smoothly over a surface

　　slow - v. to reduce the speed of. ad. not fast in moving, talking or other activities

　　small - ad. little in size or amount. few in number. not important. opposite large

　　smash - v. to break or be broken into small pieces by force. to hit or move with >.force

　　smell - v. to sense through the nose. n. something sensed by the nose ("the smell of food cooking")

　　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

　　smooth - ad. having a level surface. opposite rough

　　snow - n. soft, white pieces of frozen water that fall from the sky, usually in winter or when the air temperature is very cold

　　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.")

　　social - ad. of or about people or a group

　　soft - ad. not hard. easily shaped. pleasing to touch. not loud

　　soil - n. earth in which plants grow

　　soldier - n. a person in the army

　　solid - ad. having a hard shape with no empty spaces inside. strong. not in the form of a liquid or gas

　　solve - v. to find an answer. to settle

　　some - ad. of an amount or number or part not stated. not all

　　son - n. a persons male child