Vocabularies

English Vocabulary Dictionary | Word Meanings, Definitions & Examples

Cabinet definition card — visual illustration of the meaning
noun B2
/ˈkæbənɪt/
内阁 / 橱柜 (nèi gé / chú guì)

A group of senior government ministers; or a cupboard with shelves or drawers.

"The prime minister reshuffled the cabinet last month."

"总理上个月重新调整了内阁。" (Zǒnglǐ shàng gè yuè chóngxīn tiáozhěngle nèi gé.)
noun B2
/kəˈdɛt/
军校生 (junxiaosheng)

A young trainee in the armed forces, police, or other organization.

"The cadet marched proudly in the parade."

"军校生在游行中自豪地行进。" (Junxiaosheng zai youxing zhong zihao de xingjin.)
calculated definition card — visual illustration of the meaning
adjective B2
/ˈkælkjuleɪtɪd/
精心计算的 (jingxin jisuan de)

Done with full awareness of the consequences; deliberate or carefully planned.

"Her calculated move gave her an advantage over her competitors."

"她的精心计算的举动使她在竞争对手中占据了优势。" (Ta de jingxin jisuan de juhdong shi ta zai jingzheng duishou zhong zhanju le youshi.)
noun B2
/kæf/
小牛 (xiao niu)

a young cow or bull; young of various large mammals

"The calf stayed close to its mother."

"小牛靠近它的母亲。" (xiao niu kaojin ta de muci)
camouflage definition card — visual illustration of the meaning
noun B2
/ˈkæməˌflɑːʒ/
伪装 (weizhuang)

the act of hiding or disguising something by making it blend with its surroundings

"The soldiers used camouflage to hide from the enemy."

"士兵们使用伪装来躲避敌人。" (Shibingmen shiyong weizhuang lai duobi diren.)
Cannon definition card — visual illustration of the meaning
noun B2
/ˈkænən/
大炮 (dà pào)

large heavy gun that fires cannonballs or shells

"The castle was defended by several large cannons."

"城堡由几门大加农炮保卫。" (Chéngbǎo yóu jǐmén dà jiāngōng pào bǎowèi.)
canvas definition card — visual illustration of the meaning
noun B2
/ˈkænvəs/

A strong, coarse cloth used for tents, sails, or painting.

"The artist prepared a canvas for his new painting."

canyon definition card — visual illustration of the meaning
noun B2
/ˈkænjən/
峡谷 (xiágǔ)

A deep gorge, typically one with a river flowing through it.

"The Colorado River carved the Grand Canyon over millions of years."

"科罗拉多河在数百万年间雕刻了大峡谷。" (Kēluólāduō hé zài shù bǎi wàn nián jiān diāokè le Dà xiágǔ.)
capability definition card — visual illustration of the meaning
noun B2
/ˌkeɪpəˈbɪləti/

the power or ability to do something; potential for effectiveness or success

"The company has the capability to expand internationally."

capitalism definition card — visual illustration of the meaning
noun B2
/ˈkæpɪtəlɪzəm/
资本主义 (zīběn zhǔyì)

an economic system where private individuals or corporations control the means of production and distribution of goods

"Capitalism promotes the idea of competition and private ownership."

"资本主义促进了竞争和私人财产的理念。" (zīběn zhǔyì cùjìnle jìngzhēng hé sīrén cáichǎn de lǐniàn.)
capitalist definition card — visual illustration of the meaning
noun/adjective B2
/ˈkæpɪtəlɪst/

a person who supports or believes in capitalism; a wealthy business owner

"The capitalist believes in the freedom of the market."

Capsicum definition card — visual illustration of the meaning
noun B2
/ˈkæp.sɪ.kəm/
甜椒 (tian jiao)

sweet pepper; bell pepper; colorful vegetable used in cooking

"Add red and green capsicum to make the dish colorful and nutritious."

"加入红色和绿色的甜椒,使菜肴既色彩丰富又营养丰富。" (Jiaru hongse he lüse de tian jiao, shǐ cai yao jì sècǎi fēngfù yòu yíngyǎng fēngfù.)
capsule definition card — visual illustration of the meaning
noun B2
ˈkæp.sjuːl
胶囊。一个小的可溶解的明胶外壳,内含药物剂量,整个吞下。 (Jiāonáng. Yīgè xiǎo de kě róngjiě de míngjiāo wàiké, nèi hán yàowù jìliàng, zhěnggè tūn xià.)

A small soluble case of gelatin containing a dose of medicine, swallowed whole.

"Capsules contain controlled environments."

"胶囊包含受控的环境。" (Jiāonáng bāohán shòukòng de huánjìng.)
caption definition card — visual illustration of the meaning
noun B2
/ˈkæp.ʃən/
说明文字 (shuoming wenzi)

a brief explanation or description accompanying an illustration or photograph

"The caption under the photo explained who the people were."

"照片下方的说明文字解释了那些人是谁。" (Zhaopian xiafang de shuoming wenzi jieshi le naxie ren shi shui.)
Captive definition card — visual illustration of the meaning
noun B2
/ˈkæp.tɪv/
俘虏 (fulu)

a person who has been taken prisoner or an animal that has been confined

"The captive was held in a small cell for several months."

"俘虏被关押在一个小牢房里好几个月。" (Fulu bei guanya zai yige xiao laofang li hao ji ge yue.)
carbohydrate definition card — visual illustration of the meaning
noun B2
/ˌkɑːrboʊˈhaɪdreɪt/
碳水化合物 (tanshui huahewu)

a nutrient that provides energy, found in foods like rice, bread, and sugar

"Rice and potatoes are rich in carbohydrates."

"米饭和土豆富含碳水化合物。" (Mifan he tudou fuhan tanshui huahewu.)
carbohydrates definition card — visual illustration of the meaning
noun B2
/ˌkɑː.bəʊˈhaɪ.dreɪts/
碳水化合物 (tànshuǐ huàhéwù)

Organic compounds consisting of carbon, hydrogen, and oxygen, serving as a primary source of energy for the body.

"Whole grains are a great source of healthy carbohydrates."

"全谷物是健康碳水化合物的极佳来源。" (Quán gǔwù shì jiànkāng tànshuǐ huàhéwù de jíjiā láiyuán.)
carbon definition card — visual illustration of the meaning
noun B2
/ˈkɑːrbən/
(tan)

a chemical element found in all living things and used as fuel when combined with oxygen

"Carbon is an essential element for life on Earth."

"碳是地球上生命的必要元素。" (tan shi diqiu shang shengming de bixiang yuansu)
carbon footprint definition card — visual illustration of the meaning
noun B2
/ˈkɑː.bən ˈfʊt.prɪnt/
碳足迹 (tan zuji)

The amount of carbon dioxide and other carbon compounds emitted due to the consumption of fossil fuels by a particular person, group, etc.

"Reducing carbon footprint is essential for combating climate change."

"减少碳足迹对抗气候变化至关重要。" (Jianshao tan zuji duikang qihou bianhua zhiguang zhongyao.)
carbon-neutral definition card — visual illustration of the meaning
adjective B2
ˌkɑː.bən ˈnjuː.trəl
碳中和 (tàn zhōng hé)

Having a balance between emitting carbon and absorbing carbon from the atmosphere; not adding to overall carbon emissions.

"The company aims to be carbon-neutral by 2030."

"该公司计划在2030年实现碳中和。" (Gāi gōngsī jìhuà zài 2030 nián shíxiàn tàn zhōng hé.)
cardiovascular definition card — visual illustration of the meaning
adjective B2
/ˌkɑː.di.əʊˈvæs.kjʊ.lər/
与心脏和血管相关的 (yǔ xīn zàng hé xuè guǎn xiāng guān de)

Relating to the heart and blood vessels.

"Regular exercise improves cardiovascular health."

"定期锻炼有助于改善心血管健康。" (Dìngqī duànliàn yǒuzhù yú gǎishàn xīnxiěguǎn jiànkāng.)
Carefree definition card — visual illustration of the meaning
adjective B2
/ˈkeəfriː/
无忧无虑 (wuyouwuli)

Free from worries or responsibilities; relaxed and happy.

"She enjoyed a carefree afternoon at the beach."

"她在海滩上度过了一个无忧无虑的下午。" (Ta zai haitan shang duoguo le yige wuyouwuli de xiawu.)
cargo definition card — visual illustration of the meaning
noun B2
/ˈkɑːrɡoʊ/
货物 (huòwù)

goods carried by a ship, plane, or other transport

"The ship was loaded with valuable cargo."

"船上装载了珍贵的货物。" (chuán shàng zhuāngzài le zhēnguì de huòwù.)
Cargo ship definition card — visual illustration of the meaning
noun B2
/ˈkɑr.ɡoʊ ʃɪp/
货船 (huò chuán)

a ship or vessel that carries goods and materials from one port to another

"The cargo ship transported containers filled with electronics across the ocean."

"货船将满载电子产品的集装箱穿越海洋。" (huò chuán jiāng mǎn zài diànzǐ chǎnpǐn de jí zhuāng xiāng chuānyuè hǎiyáng)
carrier definition card — visual illustration of the meaning
noun B2
/ˈkæriər/
承运人 (chéngyùn rén)

A person or thing that carries, transports, or conveys something; also an organization that provides transport services.

"The airline is the largest carrier in the country."

"航空公司是该国最大的承运人。" (Hángkōng gōngsī shì gāiguó zuìdà de chéngyùn rén.)
carve definition card — visual illustration of the meaning
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carve

verb B2
/kɑːrv/

To cut or shape something, especially wood or stone, into a desired form.

"The artist carved a beautiful statue out of marble."

Cashew Nut definition card — visual illustration of the meaning
noun B2
/ˈkæʃ.uː nʌt/
腰果 (yaoguo)

a kidney-shaped nut with a creamy texture and mild flavor

"Cashew nuts are often used in cooking and as a healthy snack."

"腰果常用于烹饪和作为健康的零食。" (Yāoguǒ cháng yòng yú pēngrèn hé zuòwéi jiànkāng de língshí.)
Cashew nuts definition card — visual illustration of the meaning
noun B2
/ˈkæʃuː nʌts/
腰果 (yaoguo)

kidney-shaped nuts from the cashew tree, commonly eaten as snacks or used in cooking

"Cashew nuts are often used in Indian sweets and curries."

"腰果常用于印度的甜点和咖喱中。" (Yaoguo chang yong yu Yindu de tiandian he gaili zhong.)
Casserole box definition card — visual illustration of the meaning
noun B2
/ˈkæs.ər.oʊl bɑːks/
砂锅盒 (shā guō hé)

a covered dish used for cooking and serving food, especially baked dishes

"The casserole box kept the food warm during the dinner party."

"砂锅盒在晚宴上保持食物温暖。" (Shā guō hé zài wǎn yàn shàng bǎo chí shí wù wēn nuǎn.)
adverb B2
/ˈkæʒ.u.ə.li/
随便地; 放松且非正式的方式 (suíbiàn de; fàngsōng qiě fēi zhèngshì de fāngshì)

in a relaxed and informal way; without much thought or preparation

"He casually mentioned that he was leaving."

"他随便提到他要走了。" (Tā suíbiàn tí dào tā yào zǒu le.)
Casualty definition card — visual illustration of the meaning
noun B2
/ˈkæʒuəlti/
在事故或战争中受伤或死亡的人 (zai shigu huo zhanzheng zhong shoushang huo siwang de ren)

A person injured or killed in an accident or war.

"The accident resulted in several casualties."

"这起事故造成了几名伤亡人员。" (Zhe qi shigu zaocheng le ji ming shangwang renyuan.)
Cat fish definition card — visual illustration of the meaning
noun B2
/ˈkæt fɪʃ/
鲶鱼 (ka te fei shi)

a freshwater fish with whisker-like barbels around the mouth, commonly found in ponds and rivers

"Catfish is often fried and served with rice in Bengali cuisine."

"鲶鱼在孟加拉菜中常被油炸并配米饭。" (ka te fei shi yi si ao fen te fu lai de an de se fu de wei si lai si yin ban jia li ku xi en)
catalog definition card — visual illustration of the meaning
noun B2
/ˈkætəlɔːɡ/
目录 (mùlù)

a complete list of items, typically arranged systematically

"The library provides an online catalog of all available books."

"图书馆提供所有可用书籍的在线目录。" (Túshūguǎn tígōng suǒyǒu kěyòng shūjí de zàixiàn mùlù.)
catalogue definition card — visual illustration of the meaning
noun; verb B2
/ˈkætəlɒɡ/
目录 (mulu)

a complete list of items, typically one in alphabetical or systematic order; to make a systematic list of items

"The library decided to catalogue all new books digitally."

"图书馆决定以数字方式编目所有新书。" (tushuguan jueding yi shuzi fangshi bianmu suoyou xinshu)
catastrophe definition card — visual illustration of the meaning
noun B2
/kəˈtæstrəfi/
灾难 (zainan)

A sudden and widespread disaster or misfortune.

"The earthquake was a catastrophe for the entire region."

"地震对整个地区来说是一次灾难。" (Dìzhèn duì zhěnggè dìqū lái shuō shì yīcì zāinàn.)
catastrophic definition card — visual illustration of the meaning
adjective B2
ˌkæt.əˈstrɒf.ɪk
灾难性的 (zāinànxìng de)

Involving or causing sudden great damage or suffering; extremely unfortunate or unsuccessful.

"The catastrophic effects of climate change are visible everywhere."

"气候变化的灾难性影响到处可见。" (Qìhòu biànhuà de zāinànxìng yǐngxiǎng dào chù kě jiàn.)
catastrophic events definition card — visual illustration of the meaning
noun B2
ˌkætəˈstrɒfɪk ɪˈvents
灾难性事件 (zainanxing shijian)

Extremely destructive or damaging events that cause widespread devastation.

"Cyclones are catastrophic events in Bangladesh."

"气旋是孟加拉国的灾难性事件。" (Qixuan shi Mengjiala guo de zainanxing shijian.)
categorized definition card — visual illustration of the meaning
verb B2
/ˈkæt.ɪ.ɡə.raɪzd/
分类 (fenlei)

Placed in a particular class or group.

"The city was categorized as highly polluted."

"这个城市被归类为高度污染。" (Zhe ge chengshi bei guilei wei gaodu wuran.)
cater definition card — visual illustration of the meaning
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cater

verb B2
/ˈkeɪtər/

To provide food, drinks, or services, usually for an event or group.

"The company catered the wedding reception."

catholic definition card — visual illustration of the meaning
adjective B2
/ˈkæθəlɪk/
天主教的 (tiānzhǔjiào de)

Including a wide variety; all-embracing; relating to the Roman Catholic Church.

"She has catholic tastes in music, enjoying everything from jazz to opera."

"她有天主教的音乐口味,从爵士乐到歌剧都喜欢。" (Tā yǒu tiānzhǔjiào de yīnyuè kǒuwèi, cóng juéshì yuè dào gējù dōu xǐhuān.)
catholicism definition card — visual illustration of the meaning
noun B2
/kəˈθɒlɪsɪzəm/
天主教 (tiān zhǔ jiào)

The faith, practice, and church order of the Roman Catholic Church.

"Catholicism has a long history and rich traditions."

"天主教有着悠久的历史和丰富的传统。" (Tiān zhǔ jiào yǒuzhe yōujiǔ de lìshǐ hé fēngfù de chuántǒng.)
caution definition card — visual illustration of the meaning
noun B2
/ˈkɔːʃən/
小心 (xiaoxin)

care taken to avoid danger or mistakes

"He proceeded with caution during the storm."

"他在暴风雨中小心行事。" (Ta zai baofengyu zhong xiaoxin xingshi.)
cease definition card — visual illustration of the meaning
verb B2
/siːs/
停止 (tingzhi)

to bring or come to an end; to stop doing something

"The noise ceased as soon as the children went inside."

"噪音一旦孩子们进去了就停止了。" (Zaoyin yidan haizimen jinqule jiu tingzhile.)
adjective B2
/ˈsɛl.əˌbreɪ.tɪd/
著名 (zhù míng)

Widely known and praised; famous for an achievement.

"He is a celebrated author in the field of literature."

"他是文学领域的一位著名作家。" (Tā shì wénxué lǐngyù de yī wèi zhùmíng zuòjiā.)
Celery definition card — visual illustration of the meaning
noun B2
/ˈsel.ər.i/
芹菜 (qíncài)

a green vegetable with long crisp stems that can be eaten raw or cooked

"I added chopped celery to the soup for extra flavor."

"我将切碎的芹菜加入汤中以增加风味。" (wǒ jiāng qiē suì de qíncài jiārù tāng zhōng yǐ zēngjiā fēngwèi.)
adjective B2
/ˈsel.jə.lər/
细胞的 (xì bāo de)

relating to cells; consisting of cells; relating to mobile phone technology

"Cellular technology has revolutionized communication."

"细胞技术已经彻底改变了通讯方式。" (Xi bao jishu yijing chedi gaibian le tongxun fangshi.)
cement definition card — visual illustration of the meaning
noun/verb B2
/sɪˈmɛnt/

a powdery substance that binds materials together; to make something strong or permanent

"The treaty helped cement the relationship between the two countries."

cemetery definition card — visual illustration of the meaning
noun B2
/ˈsɛmɪˌtɛri/
墓地 (mudi)

a place where dead people are buried

"The old cemetery is located at the edge of the village."

"古老的墓地位于村庄的边缘。" (Gǔ lǎo de mù dì wèi yú cūn zhuāng de biān yuán.)
censor definition card — visual illustration of the meaning
verb/noun B2
/ˈsɛnsər/
审查 (shencha)

to suppress or remove parts of books, films, or information considered offensive or harmful; a person who does this

"The government tried to censor the controversial film."

"政府试图审查那部有争议的电影。" (Zhengfu shitu shencha na bu you zhengyi de dianying.)
census definition card — visual illustration of the meaning
noun B2
/ˈsɛnsəs/
人口普查 (renkou pucha)

An official count or survey of a population, typically recording various details of individuals.

"The government conducted a census to update demographic data."

"政府进行了人口普查,以更新人口统计数据。" (Zhengfu jinxingle renkou pucha, yi gengxin renkou tongji shuju.)