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Conch definition card — visual illustration of the meaning
noun C2
/kɑːntʃ/
海螺 (hǎiluó)

a large spiral shell, often used as a trumpet in ceremonies

"The priest blew the conch to begin the ritual."

"牧师吹响了海螺,开始了仪式。" (Mùshī chuīxiǎngle hǎiluó, kāishǐle yíshì.)
conciliate definition card — visual illustration of the meaning
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conciliate

verb C2
/kənˈsɪlieɪt/

to stop someone from being angry; to win over by friendly acts

"He tried to conciliate the angry customer with an apology."

Conck definition card — visual illustration of the meaning
noun C2
/kɒŋk/
海螺 (hǎiluó)

a shell, especially a large spiral one used as a horn or for decoration

"The priest blew the conch shell to signal the start of the ceremony."

"祭司吹响了海螺,标志着仪式的开始。" (Jìsī chuīxiǎngle hǎiluó, biāozhìzhe yíshì de kāishǐ.)
conclave definition card — visual illustration of the meaning
noun C2
/ˈkɒnk.leɪv/
秘密会议 (mìmì huìyì)

a private meeting, especially a secret or important one

"The leaders met in a secret conclave to discuss the strategy."

"领导们在一个秘密的集会上讨论战略。" (Lǐngdǎo men zài yī gè mìmì de jíhuì shàng tǎolùn zhànlüè.)
concomitant definition card — visual illustration of the meaning
adjective C2
/kənˈkɒmɪtənt/
伴随的 (bànsuízhe de)

Naturally accompanying or associated with something.

"Increased stress is often concomitant with long working hours."

"增加的压力通常与长时间的工作时间并存。" (Zēngjiā de yālì tōngcháng yǔ cháng shíjiān de gōngzuò shíjiān bìngcún.)
concord definition card — visual illustration of the meaning
noun C2
/ˈkɒŋ.kɔːd/
和谐 (hexie)

Agreement or harmony between people or groups.

"The two nations lived in concord for many years."

"这两个国家多年来和谐相处。" (Zhe liang ge guo jia duo nian lai hexie xiang chu.)
noun C2
/kənˈkɔːrdəns/
一致性 (yīzhìxìng)

Agreement; also an alphabetical index of the principal words in a book.

"There is a strong concordance between the two reports."

"这两个报告之间有很强的一致性。" (Zhè liǎng gè bàogào zhī jiān yǒu hěn qiáng de yīzhìxìng.)
noun C2
/ˈkɒŋ.kɔː.dæt/
教廷协议 (jiàotíng xiéyì)

An agreement or treaty, especially between the Vatican and a secular government.

"The concordat established the rights of the church within the country."

"教廷协议确立了教会在该国的权利。" (Jiàotíng xiéyì quèlìle jiàohuì zài gāiguó de quánlì.)
condign definition card — visual illustration of the meaning
adjective C2
/ˈkɒndaɪn/
应得的 (yīngdé de)

deserved, appropriate, and fitting (especially punishment)

"The criminal received condign punishment for his crimes."

"罪犯因其罪行受到了应得的惩罚。" (Zuìfàn yīn qí zuìxíng shòu dào le yīngdé de chéngfá.)
condole definition card — visual illustration of the meaning
verb C2
/kənˈdəʊl/
表示同情 (biao shi tong qing)

To express sympathy for someone who is suffering or grieving.

"Neighbors came to condole with the family after the tragedy."

"邻居们在悲剧后前来向家属表示慰问。" (Linju men zai beiju hou qianlai xiang jiashu biaoshi weiwun.)
verb C2
/kənˈdjuːs/
有助于 (you zhu yu)

To help bring about a particular result; to contribute to something.

"Regular exercise conduces to better health."

"定期锻炼有助于更好的健康。" (Dingqi duanlian you zhu yu geng hao de jiankang.)
adjective C2
/kənˈdʌktəbl̩/
导电的 (daodian de)

capable of being conducted, especially electricity or heat

"Copper is highly conductible to electricity."

"铜的导电性很高。" (Tong de daodianxing hen gao.)
conferee definition card — visual illustration of the meaning
noun C2
/ˌkɒnfəˈriː/
会议参与者 (huiyi canyu zhe)

a person who takes part in a conference

"Each conferee received a badge at the registration desk."

"每个会议参与者在注册桌上都收到了一枚徽章。" (Měi gè huìyì cānyù zhě zài zhùcè zhuō shàng dōu shōudào le yī méi huīzhāng.)
confessor definition card — visual illustration of the meaning
noun C2
/kənˈfɛsər/
忏悔者 (chànhuǐ zhě)

A person who confesses sins or secrets, especially to a priest.

"The confessor listened patiently to the troubled man."

"忏悔者耐心地听着困扰的男人。" (Chànhuǐ zhě nàixīn de tīngzhe kùnrǎo de nánrén.)
confluent definition card — visual illustration of the meaning
adjective C2
/ˈkɒnfluənt/
汇流 (huìliú)

Flowing together or merging; coming together at one point.

"The confluent streams formed a mighty river."

"汇流的溪流形成了一条强大的河流。" (Huìliú de xīliú xíngchéngle yītiáo qiángdà de héliú.)
adjective C2
/kənˈfɔːrməbl/
一致的 (yīzhì de)

Capable of being adapted or consistent with something; compliant.

"His actions were conformable to the rules of the institution."

"他的行为与机构的规定一致。" (tā de xíngwéi yǔ jīgòu de guīdìng yīzhì.)
noun C2
/ˌkɑːnfɔːrˈmeɪʃən/
构象 (gouxiang)

The shape, structure, or arrangement of something.

"The scientist studied the molecular conformation of the protein."

"科学家研究了蛋白质的分子构象。" (Kexuejia yanjiule danbaizhi de fenzi gouxiang.)
verb C2
/kənˈdʒiːl/
凝固 (nínggù)

to become thick or solid, especially from cooling

"The soup began to congeal after being left on the table."

"汤开始在桌子上放置后变稠。" (Tāng kāishǐ zài zhuōzi shàng fàngzhì hòu biàn chōu.)
congeniality definition card — visual illustration of the meaning
noun C2
/kənˌdʒiː.niˈæl.ə.t̬i/
和蔼可亲 (hé'ǎi kě qīn)

The quality of being pleasant, friendly, and easy to talk to.

"His congeniality makes him popular among friends."

"他的和蔼可亲使他在朋友中很受欢迎。" (Tā de hé'ǎi kě qīn shǐ tā zài péngyǒu zhōng hěn shòu huānyíng.)
conglomeration definition card — visual illustration of the meaning
noun C2
/kənˌɡlɒməˈreɪʃən/
聚集 (jùjí)

A collection or mixture of different things grouped together.

"The market is a conglomeration of small shops and food stalls."

"市场是一个小商店和食品摊位的聚集。" (Shìchǎng shì yīgè xiǎo shāngdiàn hé shípǐn tānwèi de jùjí.)
congruence definition card — visual illustration of the meaning
noun C2
/ˈkɒŋɡruəns/
一致性 (yizhixing)

The state of being in agreement, harmony, or correspondence.

"There is a strong congruence between his values and his actions."

"他的价值观和他的行动之间有很强的契合。" (Tā de jiàzhíguān hé tā de xíngdòng zhījiān yǒu hěn qiáng de qìhé.)
congruent definition card — visual illustration of the meaning
adjective C2
/ˈkɒŋɡruənt/
全等 (quán děng)

in agreement or harmony; having the same shape and size in geometry

"Their values are congruent with the goals of the organization."

"他们的价值观与组织的目标一致。" (Tāmen de jiàzhíguān yǔ zǔzhī de mùbiāo yīzhì.)
conjectural definition card — visual illustration of the meaning
adjective C2
/kənˈdʒɛktʃərəl/
推测的 (tuīcè de)

based on guesswork or incomplete evidence rather than certain knowledge

"His explanation was purely conjectural and lacked proof."

"他的解释完全是推测性的,缺乏证据。" (Tā de jiěshì wánquán shì tuīcè xìng de, quēfá zhèngjù.)
conjoin definition card — visual illustration of the meaning
verb C2
/kənˈdʒɔɪn/
联合 (liánhé)

to join together or unite; to combine

"The two rivers conjoin just before reaching the sea."

"两条河流在到达大海之前汇合。" (Liǎng tiáo héliú zài dàoshǐ dàhǎi zhīqián huìhé.)
conjugal definition card — visual illustration of the meaning
adjective C2
/ˈkɒndʒʊɡəl/
婚姻的 (hūnyīn de)

relating to marriage or the relationship between husband and wife

"They enjoyed a long life of conjugal happiness."

"他们享受了长久的婚姻幸福生活。" (Tāmen xiǎngshòule chángjiǔ de hūnyīn xìngfú shēnghuó.)
conjugate definition card — visual illustration of the meaning
verb C2
/ˈkɒndʒʊɡeɪt/
变位 (bian wei)

to list the different forms of a verb according to tense, person, and number

"Students are asked to conjugate the verb 'to be'."

"学生被要求变动动词'是'的形式。" (Xuesheng bei yaoqiu biandong dongci 'shi' de xingzhi.)
connivance definition card — visual illustration of the meaning
noun C2
/kəˈnaɪ.vəns/
默许 (mòxǔ)

the act of secretly allowing or being involved in wrongdoing

"The theft happened with the connivance of the security guard."

"盗窃发生在保安的默许下。" (Dàoqiè fāshēng zài bǎo'ān de mòxǔ xià.)
connive definition card — visual illustration of the meaning
verb C2
/kəˈnaɪv/
秘密参与不当行为 (mìmì cānyù bùdàng xíngwéi)

to secretly allow or be involved in a wrongdoing

"The manager connived with the supplier to cheat the company."

"经理与供应商合谋欺骗公司。" (Jīnglǐ yǔ gōngyìng shāng hé móu qīpiàn gōngsī.)
conniving definition card — visual illustration of the meaning
adjective C2
/kəˈnaɪ.vɪŋ/
阴险的 (yīnxiǎn de)

secretly scheming or plotting to help in wrongdoing

"He is a conniving politician who manipulates people for power."

"他是一个阴险的政治家,利用权力操纵人民。" (Tā shì yīgè yīnxiǎn de zhèngzhìjiā, lìyòng quánlì cāozòng rénmín.)
connote definition card — visual illustration of the meaning
verb C2
/kəˈnoʊt/
暗示 (anshi)

To suggest or imply an additional meaning beyond the literal one.

"The word 'youthful' connotes energy and vitality."

"‘青春’一词暗示着活力和生气。" ('Qīngchūn' yī cí ànshì zhe huólì hé shēngqì.)
connubial definition card — visual illustration of the meaning
adjective C2
/kəˈnjuːbiəl/
婚姻的 (hūn yīn de)

Relating to marriage or the relationship of a married couple.

"They celebrated their connubial bliss with a honeymoon trip."

"他们通过蜜月旅行庆祝他们的婚姻幸福。" (Tāmen tōngguò mìyuè lǚxíng qìngzhù tāmen de hūnyīn xìngfú.)
consanguine definition card — visual illustration of the meaning
adjective C2
/kɒnˈsæŋɡwɪn/
同血缘的 (tóng xuèyuán de)

Of the same blood or origin; related by birth.

"The two families were consanguine through their grandparents."

"这两个家庭通过他们的祖父母是同血缘的。" (Zhè liǎng gè jiātíng tōngguò tāmen de zǔfùmǔ shì tóng xuèyuán de.)
consanguineous definition card — visual illustration of the meaning
adjective C2
/ˌkɒnsæŋˈɡwɪniəs/
同血缘的 (tóng xuèyuán de)

Related by blood; descended from the same ancestor.

"The study focused on genetic disorders in consanguineous families."

"研究集中于同血缘家庭中的遗传疾病。" (Yánjiū jízhōng yú tóng xuèyuán jiātíng zhōng de yíchuán jíbìng.)
consanguinity definition card — visual illustration of the meaning
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consanguinity (血缘关系)

noun C2
/ˌkɒnsæŋˈɡwɪnɪti/
血缘关系 (xueyuan guanxi)

The fact of being descended from the same ancestor; blood relationship.

"The degree of consanguinity was important in inheritance laws."

"继承法中,血缘关系的程度至关重要。" (Jicheng fa zhong, xueyuan guanxi de chengdu zhiguang zhongyao.)
conservatoire definition card — visual illustration of the meaning
noun C2
/ˈkɒnsəvəˌtwɑː/
音乐学院 (yīnyuè xuéyuàn)

A school specializing in the study of music or drama.

"She trained as a pianist at the Paris Conservatoire."

"她在巴黎音乐学院接受了钢琴训练。" (Tā zài bālí yīnyuè xuéyuàn jiēshòule gāngqín xùnliàn.)
consignee definition card — visual illustration of the meaning
noun C2
/ˌkɒnsaɪˈniː/
收货人 (shōuhuò rén)

the person or company to whom goods are delivered

"The consignee received the shipment on time."

"收货人按时收到了货物。" (Shōuhuò rén ànshí shōudàole huòwù.)
consignor definition card — visual illustration of the meaning
noun C2
/kənˈsaɪnər/
发货人 (fāhuò rén)

a person or company that sends goods to be sold or transported

"The consignor shipped the goods to the warehouse."

"发货人将商品发送到仓库。" (Fāhuò rén jiāng shāngpǐn fāsòng dào cāngkù.)
consonance definition card — visual illustration of the meaning
noun C2
/ˈkɒnsənəns/
和谐, 音响和谐 (hexie, yinxiang hexie)

Agreement or harmony among parts; a pleasing combination of sounds in music or words.

"The consonance between their ideas made the project successful."

"他们的思想之间的和谐使得项目成功。" (Tāmen de sīxiǎng zhī jiān de héxié shǐdé xiàngmù chénggōng.)
verb C2
/kənˈstrɪndʒ/
收缩 (shousuo)

to cause to shrink or contract; to constrict

"The medicine helped constringe the swollen tissues."

"药物帮助收缩肿胀的组织。" (Yao wu bang zhu shou suo zhong zhang de zu zhi.)
adjective C2
/kənˈsʌmptɪv/
消费性的 (xiaofeixing de)

Relating to or characterized by consumption; historically used to describe someone suffering from tuberculosis.

"The doctor advised against consumptive habits."

"医生建议避免消费性习惯。" (Yisheng jianyi bimi xiaofeixing xiguan.)
contemn definition card — visual illustration of the meaning
verb C2
/kənˈtɛm/
轻视 (qīngshì)

to treat or regard with disdain, scorn, or contempt

"He would never contemn honest work, no matter how humble."

"他绝不会轻视诚实的工作,无论它多么卑微。" (Tā jué bù huì qīngshì chéngshí de gōngzuò, wúlùn tā duōme bēiwēi.)
contemporaneous definition card — visual illustration of the meaning
adjective C2
/kənˌtɛmpəˈreɪniəs/
同时代的 (tóng shídài de)

existing, happening, or occurring at the same time

"The two artists were contemporaneous and often influenced each other."

"这两位艺术家是同时代的,并且经常互相影响。" (Zhè liǎng wèi yìshùjiā shì tóng shídài de, bìngqiě jīngcháng hùxiāng yǐngxiǎng.)
contextualization definition card — visual illustration of the meaning
noun C2
/kɒnˌtek.stʃu.ə.laɪˈzeɪ.ʃən/
情境化 (qingjinghua)

The process of placing something in its proper context or setting to understand it better.

"Contextualization of historical events helps students understand them better."

"历史事件的情境化帮助学生更好地理解它们。" (Lìshǐ shìjiàn de qíngjìng huà bāngzhù xuéshēng gèng hǎo de lǐjiě tāmen.)
contiguity definition card — visual illustration of the meaning
noun C2
/kɒn.tɪˈɡjuː.ɪ.ti/
接壤 (jiērǎng)

the state of being in direct contact or next to each other

"The contiguity of the two countries facilitates trade."

"这两个国家的接壤促进了贸易。" (Zhè liǎng gè guójiā de jiērǎng cùjìnle màoyì.)
continence definition card — visual illustration of the meaning
noun C2
/ˈkɒn.tɪ.nəns/
节制 (jiezhi)

self-restraint, especially regarding bodily functions or desires

"He practiced continence to maintain focus on his studies."

"他练习节制以保持对学业的专注。" (Tā liànxí jiezhi yǐ bǎochí duì xuéyè de zhuānzhù.)
contort definition card — visual illustration of the meaning
verb C2
/kənˈtɔːrt/
扭曲 (niǔqū)

to twist or bend out of the normal shape

"She contorted her face in pain after the injury."

"受伤后,她痛苦地扭曲了脸。" (Shòushāng hòu, tā tòngkǔ de niǔqū le liǎn.)
contortion definition card — visual illustration of the meaning
noun C2
/kənˈtɔːrʃən/
扭曲或弯曲的形状; 从正常形状扭曲的行为 (niǔqū huò wānqū de xíngzhuàng; cóng zhèngcháng xíngzhuàng niǔqū de xíngwéi)

a twisted or bent shape; the act of twisting out of the normal shape

"The gymnast's contortion amazed the audience."

"体操运动员的扭曲动作令观众惊叹。" (Tǐcāo yùndòngyuán de niǔqū dòngzuò lìng guānzhòng jīngtàn.)
noun C2
/kənˈtɔːrʃənz/
扭曲的复数形式; 多个弯曲或扭曲的形状 (niǔqū de fùshù xíngshì; duō gè wānqū huò niǔqū de xíngzhuàng)

plural form of contortion; multiple twisted or bent shapes

"The magician's contortions left the crowd in awe."

"魔术师的扭曲让观众惊叹不已。" (Móshùshī de niǔqū ràng guānzhòng jīngtàn bù yǐ.)
noun C2
/ˌkɒntrəpəˈzɪʃən/
对立面 (duìlìmiàn)

the act of placing two things in opposition for contrast or comparison

"The contraposition of the two theories highlighted their differences."

"两种理论的对立面突出了它们的差异。" (Liǎng zhǒng lǐlùn de duìlìmiàn tūchūle tāmen de chāyì.)
noun C2
/ˈkɒntrəriz/
对立的事物 (duìlì de shìwù)

things that are completely different or opposite to each other

"Freedom and slavery are contraries in every sense."

"自由与奴隶制在各个方面都是对立的。" (Zìyóu yǔ núlìzhì zài gège fāngmiàn dōu shì duìlì de.)