托业考试综合辅导(17a)

safety n. freedom from danger; quality of not causing injury or loss

salient adj. conspicuous; bulging outward; protruding; remarkable; noticeable

salient n. angle that points outward; narrow piece of land that projects outward from the surrounding surface (Geology)

salvage n. act of rescuing; rescued items

salvage v. to save from destruction; to rescue

sanitary adj. hygienic; clean; healthy; promoting hygiene or cleanliness; pertaining to cleanliness; pertaining to sanitation

satisfaction n. appeasement of a desire; gratification of a need; feeling of gratification; pleasure; contentment; compensation; remuneration; placation; appeasement; fulfillment

satisfy v. to fulfill; to meet a request or requirement; to compensate; to remunerate

savvy n. understanding; wisdom; intelligence (Slang)

saw n. tool for cutting consisting of a toothed blade; saying; maxim; proverb

saw v. to cut with a toothed blade

scale n. progression of steps; table of graduated rates; system of marks used for measuring; flake; one of many thin plates forming a protective covering; weighing device

scale v. to climb; to ascend; to weigh; to do according to a particular ratio; to remove flakes or scales; to become covered in timescale; to change the size of something; to adjust the size of a picture; to resize a picture (Computers)

scan n. close examination; scrutinizing look; computerized images created by an optical scanner (Computers); computerized image of the human body created through the use of medical imaging techniques (Medicine)

scan v. to convert an object or image into a digital image using an optical scanner (Computers); to browse; to glance at quickly; to examine a body part through the use of medical imaging techniques (Medicine); to determine the meter of a verse

scanner n. peripheral device used to convert objects or images into digital images (Computers)

scatterbrained adj. unable to think in a clear and orderly manner; giddy or frivolous

scene n. place where an event occurs; vista; view; outburst of excited emotion; division in a play; scenery; backdrop; setting; locale; episode of a story; sphere of activity; situation;

scenery n. view; vista; panorama; set; backdrop used onstage to portray a particular setting or locale

schedule n. timetable; agenda; itinerary; plan

schedule v. to create a timetable; to enter into a timetable; to plan for a certain date

scope n. range; extent; sphere; area; space; expanse; opportunity or room for action and thought

scramble n. climb over rough terrain; struggle for possession; disorderly or chaotic proceeding

scramble v. to mix while cooking (usually about eggs); to jumble; to mix together confusedly; to clamber; to climb on all fours; to struggle; to bustle; to hasten; to collect in a disorderly fashion

scrap n. a small piece or bit; a fragment; discarded waste material, especially metal suitable for reprocessing; (scraps) leftover bits of food

scrap v. to break down into parts for disposal or salvage; to discard as worthless or sell to be reused as parts; junk

scratch n. abrasion; cut; small laceration; score of zero; starting line for a race; cash;

scratch v. to rub; to make a small cut or laceration; to scrape with the fingernails to relieve an itch; to make a grating sound; to achieve or obtain with difficulty; to delete; to cross out

screen v. to cover with a curtain; to filter; to sift; to hide; to conceal; to separate; to divide; to protect; to shield; to project a film; to show a movie

scribble n. careless hurried writing; meaningless marks and lines

scribble v. to write hurriedly without heed to legibility or style; to cover with scribbles, doodles, or meaningless marks

scrupulous adj. moral; adhering to ethical principles; precise; strict; exact

scrutinize v. to examine; to investigate; to check closely; to inspect (also scrutinize)

seamlessly adv. smoothly; continuously; inconspicuously

season v. to spice; to flavor; to accustom; to acclimatize; to cause another person to become experienced; to become experienced; to dry wood in preparation for use

seclude v. to set or keep apart, as from social contact with others; to screen from view; make private

security n. safety; protection; defense; act of making safe; pledge; guarantee; stock; bond; freedom from danger; serenity; tranquility

segment n. part; portion; slice; piece

segment v. to partition; to be partitioned

segregate v. to separate or isolate from others or from a main body or group; to impose the separation of (a race or class) from the rest of society

self-employed adj. independent; independent contractor; business owner; person who is not a hired laborer

semester n. one of the two periods of an academic year (usually 15-18 weeks)