Part 2

stocky
adj.矮而结实的，粗壮的
例：The stocky construction worker lifted the lumber with ease.
那名健壮的建筑工人轻松地搬起了那块木材。

stout
adj.结实的，勇敢坚定的
例：The stout man liked to eat.
那个肥胖的人就喜欢吃。

strand
n.一股
例：The strands of thread were twisted together to make rope.
几股线被拧在一起做成一根绳子。

strata
n.地层
例：The different strata of the Earth tell a history of their own.
地球的不同地层各自代表了一段历史。

strenuous
adj.费力的；艰辛的
例：After a strenuous day of work,Bill slept for 12 hours.
一天的紧张工作之后，比尔睡了12个小时。

stringent
adj.严厉的
例：I think these regulations are too stringent.
我认为这些规定太严格了。

stuffy
adj.不通风的，闷气的
例：The elevator in the office building is always stuffy when people are crowded into it.
人们挤进办公大楼的电梯，便得电梯里总是闷热不堪。

stunning
adj.让人惊叹的，极好的
例：When we reached the mountain peak,we saw a stunning view of the sunset.
我们到达山顶后，看到了美丽的落日景观。

stunt
n.惊人表演，绝技；特技；vt.阻碍...发育，妨碍...生长
例：The stunt is so reckless that someone will surely get hurt.
这种特技太鲁莽了，肯定会有人受伤的。

subside
vi.平息，减退
例：The waves subsided when the winds ceased to blow.
风停了之后，海浪也渐渐平息。