VOA慢速英语词汇

separate ['sepəreit]

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

词根记忆：se(分开)+par(相等)+ate→(使)分成份→分开

series ['siəri:z]

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

serious ['siəriəs]

ad. important; needing careful consideration; dangerous

serve [sə:v]

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

service ['sə:vis]

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 [set]

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

词根记忆：don（给予）+ate（动词后缀）→给出去→捐赠，赠送

settle ['setl]

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

联想记忆：set(放置）+tle→安放

several ['sevərəl]

ad. three or more, but not many

severe [si'viə]

ad. not gentle; causing much pain, sadness or damage

联想记忆：s+ever(曾经）+e→曾经艰难的日子一去不复返了→艰难的

sex [seks]

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 [ʃeik]

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

shape [ʃeip]

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

share [ʃɛə]

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 [ʃɑ:p]

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

she [ʃi:,ʃi]

pro. the girl or woman who is being spoken about

sheep [ʃi:p]

n. a farm animal used for its meat and hair

shell [ʃel]

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

联想记忆：敌人被炮弹（shell）轰进地狱（hell）

shine [ʃain]

v. to aim a light; to give bright light; to be bright; to clean to make bright

联想记忆：太阳照耀（shine），蝙蝠害羞（shy）的藏在洞中

ship [ʃip]

v. to transport; n. a large boat

shock [ʃɔk]

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