वोकैबुलरीज

इंग्लिश वोकैबुलरी डिस्कवर, लर्न और मास्टर करें

noun C1
/kəˈres/
抚摸 (fumo)

a gentle or loving touch

"The mother's gentle caress calmed the crying baby."

"母亲温柔的抚摸使哭泣的婴儿平静下来。" (Mǔqīn wēnróu de fǔmō shǐ kūqì de yīngér píngjìng xiàlái.)
caricature definition card — visual illustration of the meaning
noun C1
/ˈkærɪkətjʊə/
讽刺画 (fengcihua)

A picture or description that exaggerates certain features for comic or satirical effect.

"The magazine published a caricature of the politician."

"杂志发布了政治家的讽刺画。" (Zazhi fabu le zhengzhijia de fengcihua.)
Carnage definition card — visual illustration of the meaning
noun C1
/ˈkɑːrnɪdʒ/

The killing of a large number of people; great destruction and bloodshed.

"The battlefield was a scene of unimaginable carnage."

Carnivorous definition card — visual illustration of the meaning
adjective C1
/kɑːrˈnɪvərəs/
食肉的 (shiroude)

Feeding on the flesh of other animals; meat-eating.

"Lions are carnivorous animals that hunt in groups."

"狮子是食肉的动物,群体猎捕。" (Shizi shi shiroude dongwu, qunti liebu.)
carp definition card — visual illustration of the meaning
verb C1
/kɑːrp/
抱怨 (bàoyuàn)

to complain or find fault continually, often about trivial matters

"She tends to carp about the smallest inconveniences."

"她倾向于为最小的不便抱怨。" (Tā qīngxiàng yú wèi zuì xiǎo de bùbiàn bàoyuàn.)
cartilage definition card — visual illustration of the meaning
noun C1
/ˈkɑːrtɪlɪdʒ/
软骨 (ruǎngǔ)

A firm, flexible connective tissue found in various parts of the body such as joints, ear, and nose.

"The doctor explained that the injury damaged the cartilage in his knee."

"医生解释说,伤害损坏了他膝盖的软骨。" (Yīshēng jiěshì shuō, shānghài sǔnhuài le tā xīgài de ruǎngǔ.)
cartographer definition card — visual illustration of the meaning
noun C1
/kɑːrˈtɒɡrəfər/
制图师 (zhìtú shī)

A person who makes maps.

"The cartographer carefully drew the map of the new territory."

"制图师小心地绘制了新区域的地图。" (Zhìtú shī xiǎoxīn de huìzhìle xīn qūyù de dìtú.)
cartography definition card — visual illustration of the meaning
noun C1
/kɑːrˈtɒɡrəfi/
制图学 (zhìtúxué)

The science or practice of drawing maps.

"She studied cartography at university to learn how to design maps."

"她在大学学习制图学,以便学会设计地图。" (Tā zài dàxué xuéxí zhìtúxué, yǐbiàn xuéhuì shèjì dìtú.)
cartridge definition card — visual illustration of the meaning
noun C1
/ˈkɑːrtrɪdʒ/
墨盒 (mòhé)

A container holding a substance or device, such as ink for printers or bullets for firearms.

"The printer stopped working because the ink cartridge was empty."

"打印机停止工作,因为墨盒已空。" (Dǎyìnjī tíngzhǐ gōngzuò, yīnwèi mòhé yǐ kōng.)
Cascade definition card — visual illustration of the meaning
noun/verb C1
/kæˈskeɪd/
瀑布, 流水 (pù bù, liú shuǐ)

A small waterfall or a process that occurs in stages, one after another.

"Water cascaded down the rocky slope."

"水沿着岩石坡像瀑布一样滑下来。" (Shuǐ yánzhe yánshí pō xiàng pùbù yīyàng huá xiàlái.)
Casing definition card — visual illustration of the meaning
noun C1
/ˈkeɪ.sɪŋ/
外壳; 外罩 (waike, waizhao)

a cover or shell that protects or encloses something

"The mechanic removed the engine casing to examine the internal parts."

"机械师拆下了发动机外壳以检查内部零件。" (Jixiashi chai xia le fadongji waike yi jiancha neibu lingjian.)
Caste definition card — visual illustration of the meaning
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Caste (カースト)

noun C1
/kæst/
种姓 (zhǒngxìng)

A social class system often based on hereditary or occupation.

"The caste system influenced many aspects of traditional society."

"种姓制度影响了传统社会的许多方面。" (Zhǒngxìng zhìdù yǐngxiǎngle chuántǒng shèhuì de xǔduō fāngmiàn.)
cataclysmic definition card — visual illustration of the meaning
adjective C1
/ˌkætəˈklɪzmɪk/
灾难性的 (zāinàn xìng de)

Relating to or denoting a violent natural event or upheaval.

"The war had cataclysmic effects on the nation's economy."

"战争对该国经济产生了灾难性的影响。" (Zhànzhēng duì gāi guó jīngjì chǎnshēngle zāinàn xìng de yǐngxiǎng.)
catalyst definition card — visual illustration of the meaning
noun C1
/ˈkætəlɪst/
催化剂 (cuī huà jì)

Something that speeds up or causes an event or change without being changed itself.

"The speech was the catalyst for widespread protests."

"这场演讲成为了广泛抗议的催化剂。" (Zhè chǎng yǎn jiǎng chéng wéi le guǎng fàn kàng yì de cuī huà jì.)
catalyze definition card — visual illustration of the meaning
verb C1
/ˈkætəˌlaɪz/
催化 (cuihua)

To cause or accelerate a reaction or change.

"The new law catalyzed reforms across the sector."

"新法律催化了整个行业的改革。" (Xin falu cuihua le zhengge hangye de gaige.)
catapult definition card — visual illustration of the meaning
noun/verb C1
/ˈkætəpʌlt/
弹射器 (tánshè qì)

A device for launching objects at high speed; to hurl or launch something suddenly.

"The invention catapulted him to international fame."

"发明将他弹射到国际声誉。" (Fāmíng jiāng tā tánshè dào guójì shēngyù.)
cataract definition card — visual illustration of the meaning
noun C1
/ˈkætərækt/
白内障 / 瀑布 (báinèizhàng / pùbù)

A medical condition causing clouding of the eye's lens; also a large waterfall.

"The old man suffered from cataracts in both eyes."

"那位老年人双眼都患有白内障。" (Nà wèi lǎoniánrén shuāngyǎn dōu huàn yǒu báinèizhàng.)
categorical definition card — visual illustration of the meaning
adjective C1
/ˌkætəˈɡɒrɪkəl/
绝对的 (juéduì de)

Absolute and without exception; expressed clearly and directly.

"She gave a categorical denial of the allegations."

"她对指控作出了绝对否认。" (Tā duì zhǐkòng zuòchūle juéduì fǒurèn.)
categorically refuted definition card — visual illustration of the meaning
phrase C1
ˌkæt.əˈɡɒr.ɪ.kəl.i rɪˈfjuː.tɪd
完全驳回 (wánquán bōhuí)

Completely and absolutely denied or disproved.

"The claims were categorically refuted by officials."

"这些主张完全被官方驳回。" (Zhèxiē zhèngquè xíngshì bèi zhèngcè rén yuán zhěnggè wéichí kè tí gè lǐ kè lì rì fù tè dé.)
catharsis definition card — visual illustration of the meaning
noun C1
/kəˈθɑːrsɪs/
情感宣泄 (qínggǎn xuānxiè)

The process of releasing strong emotions, providing relief.

"Writing in her diary was a form of catharsis for her."

"在她的日记中写作对她来说是一种情感宣泄的方式。" (Zài tā de rìjì zhōng xiězuò duì tā lái shuō shì yī zhǒng qínggǎn xuānxiè de fāngshì.)
cathartic definition card — visual illustration of the meaning
adjective C1
/kəˈθɑːrtɪk/
宣泄的 (xuānxiè de)

Providing psychological relief through open expression of emotions; also refers to a medicine that causes cleansing of the bowels.

"Crying can be a cathartic experience."

"哭泣可以是一种宣泄的体验。" (Kūqì kěyǐ shì yī zhǒng xuānxiè de tǐyàn.)
caucus definition card — visual illustration of the meaning
noun C1
/ˈkɔːkəs/
政治会议 (zhèngzhì huìyì)

A meeting of members of a political party to select candidates or decide policy.

"The party held a caucus to nominate their candidate for president."

"政党举行了一个会议,提名他们的总统候选人。" (Zhèngdǎng jǔxíngle yīgè huìyì, tímíng tāmen de zǒngtǒng hòuxuǎn rén.)
Cauldron definition card — visual illustration of the meaning
noun C1
/ˈkɔːldrən/
大锅 (dà guō)

A large metal pot used for cooking over an open fire; also a situation of intense activity or strong emotions.

"The witch stirred the cauldron filled with strange ingredients."

"女巫搅拌着充满奇异配料的大锅。" (Nǚwū jiǎobànzhe chōngmǎn qíyì pèiliào de dà guō.)
causal definition card — visual illustration of the meaning
adjective C1
/ˈkɔː.zəl/
因果的 (yīnguǒ de)

relating to or acting as a cause

"There is a causal link between smoking and cancer."

"吸烟和癌症之间存在因果关系。" (Xīyān hé áizhèng zhījiān cúnzài yīnguǒ guānxì.)
caustic definition card — visual illustration of the meaning
adjective C1
/ˈkɔː.stɪk/
腐蚀性的, 尖刻的 (fǔshí xìng de, jiānkè de)

able to burn or corrode by chemical action; severely sarcastic

"Her caustic remarks hurt his feelings."

"她尖刻的评论伤害了他的感情。" (Tā jiānkè de pínglùn shānghài le tā de gǎnqíng.)
cautionary definition card — visual illustration of the meaning
adjective C1
/ˈkɔːʃənˌɛri/
警示性的 (jingshi xing de)

serving as a warning; intended to prevent problems or mistakes by giving advice or examples

"The report offers a cautionary message about unchecked spending."

"该报告对失控的支出发出了警示性的信息。" (Gai baogao dui shikong de zhichu fachu le jingshi xing de xinxi)
cavalier definition card — visual illustration of the meaning
adjective C1
/ˌkævəˈlɪər/
漫不经心 (man bu jing xin)

showing a lack of proper concern; dismissive or offhand

"He had a cavalier attitude toward safety regulations."

"他对安全规定有一种漫不经心的态度。" (Ta dui anquan guiding you yizhong man bu jingxin de taidu.)
Cavalry definition card — visual illustration of the meaning
noun C1
/ˈkæv.əl.ri/
骑兵 (qíbīng)

soldiers who fight on horseback; the part of an army formerly composed of troops on horseback

"The cavalry charged across the field with great speed."

"骑兵以极快的速度冲过了田野。" (Qíbīng yǐ jí kuài de sùdù chōng guòle tiányě.)
caveat definition card — visual illustration of the meaning
noun C1
/ˈkæviˌæt/
警告 (jinggao)

a warning or condition to be considered before taking action

"The proposal was accepted with one caveat."

"该提案在附带警告的情况下被接受。" (Gai tí'àn zài fùdài jǐnggào de qíngkuàng xià bèi jiēshòu.)
cavern definition card — visual illustration of the meaning
noun C1
/ˈkævərn/
洞穴 (dongxue)

a large cave or chamber in a cave

"The explorers entered a dark cavern beneath the mountain."

"探险者进入了山下的一个黑暗洞穴。" (Tanxianzhe jinru le shanxia de yi ge hei'an dongxue.)
Ceaseless definition card — visual illustration of the meaning
adjective C1
/ˈsiːs.ləs/
不断的;持续的 (buduan de; chixu de)

continuing without pause or interruption; endless

"The ceaseless rain lasted for three days."

"不断的雨下了三天。" (Buduan de yu xiala san tian.)
cede definition card — visual illustration of the meaning
verb C1
/siːd/
放弃 (fàngqì)

to give up power, territory, or rights to another

"The country ceded territory after losing the war."

"这个国家在输了战争后,放弃了领土。" (Zhè gè guójiā zài shūle zhànzhēng hòu, fàngqì le lǐngtǔ.)
celestial definition card — visual illustration of the meaning
adjective C1
/səˈlɛstiəl/
天体的 (tiāntǐ de)

relating to the sky, stars, or heavens

"The telescope revealed many celestial bodies in the night sky."

"望远镜揭示了夜空中的许多天体。" (Wàngyuǎnjìng jiēshìle yèkōng zhōng de xǔduō tiāntǐ.)
celibate definition card — visual illustration of the meaning
adjective, noun C1
/ˈsɛlɪbət/

abstaining from marriage and sexual relations; a person who does so

"He chose to remain celibate for religious reasons."

cemented grave definition card — visual illustration of the meaning
noun C1
sɪˈmɛntɪd ɡreɪv
水泥墓 (shuǐní mù)

A grave that is constructed with cement for permanence.

"The cemented grave of the martyrs was seen near the river."

"烈士的水泥墓被看见在河边。" (Lièshì de shuǐní mù bèi kànjiàn zài hé biān.)
censure definition card — visual illustration of the meaning
verb/noun C1
/ˈsɛnʃər/
谴责 (qiǎnzé)

to express severe disapproval, often formally; strong criticism or disapproval

"The senator was censured for his unethical behavior."

"参议员因不道德行为被谴责。" (Cānyìyuán yīn bù dàodé xíngwéi bèi qiǎnzé.)
centenary definition card — visual illustration of the meaning
noun, adjective C1
/ˈsɛntənəri/ or /sɛnˈtɛnəri/
百年纪念 (bǎinián jìniàn)

The hundredth anniversary of a significant event; relating to a period of 100 years.

"The school celebrated its centenary with a grand event."

"学校以一场盛大的活动庆祝了它的百年纪念。" (Xuéxiào yǐ yī chǎng shèngdà de huódòng qìngzhùle tā de bǎinián jìniàn.)
centiliter definition card — visual illustration of the meaning
noun C1
/ˈsɛntɪˌliːtər/

A metric unit of capacity equal to one hundredth of a liter.

"The recipe calls for 20 centiliters of milk."

centralization definition card — visual illustration of the meaning
noun C1
ˌsɛn.trə.laɪˈzeɪ.ʃən
集中化 (ji zhong hua)

The concentration of control and decision-making power in a central authority.

"Excessive centralization can slow down decision-making."

"过度的集中化可能会减慢决策的速度。" (Guo du de ji zhong hua ke neng hui jian man jue ce de su du.)
centrifuge definition card — visual illustration of the meaning
noun C1
/ˈsɛntrɪˌfjuːdʒ/
离心机 (lìxīn jī)

A machine that spins substances at high speed to separate different components.

"The lab technician used a centrifuge to separate the blood cells from the plasma."

"实验室技术员使用离心机将血细胞从血浆中分离出来。" (Shíyàn shì jìshù yuán shǐyòng líxīn jī jiāng xuè xìbāo cóng xuèjiāng zhōng fēnlí chūlái.)
cerebral definition card — visual illustration of the meaning
adjective C1
/səˈriː.brəl/
大脑的 (dà nǎo de)

relating to the brain or intellect; intellectual rather than emotional

"He is known for his cerebral approach to problem-solving."

"他因其解决问题的理智方法而闻名。" (Tā yīn qí jiějué wèntí de lǐzhì fāngfǎ ér wénmíng.)
Ceremonial definition card — visual illustration of the meaning
adjective C1
/ˌser.ɪˈməʊ.ni.əl/
仪式的 (yí shì de)

relating to or used in a ceremony or formal occasion

"The president wore a ceremonial robe during the inauguration."

"总统在就职典礼上穿着仪式服装。" (Zǒngtǒng zài jiù zhí diǎn lǐ shàng chuānzhuó yí shì fúzhuāng.)
cessation definition card — visual illustration of the meaning
noun C1
/sɛˈseɪʃən/
停止 (tingzhi)

The fact or process of ending or being brought to an end.

"There was a temporary cessation of hostilities."

"敌对行动暂时停止。" (Diduì xíngdòng zhànshí tíngzhǐ.)
cetera definition card — visual illustration of the meaning
noun C1
/ˈsɛtərə/
等等 (deng deng)

Latin for 'the rest' or 'others'; commonly used in the phrase 'et cetera' meaning 'and so on'.

"We need to buy pens, paper, notebooks, et cetera."

"我们需要购买钢笔、纸张、笔记本等等。" (Women xuyao goumai gangbi, zhizhang, bijiben deng deng.)
champ definition card — visual illustration of the meaning
noun C1
/tʃæmp/
冠军 / 胜利者 (guan jun / sheng li zhe)

an informal word for champion or winner.

"He is the new champ of the boxing tournament."

"他是拳击比赛的新冠军。" (Ta shi quanji bisai de xin guanjun.)
chancellor definition card — visual illustration of the meaning
noun C1
/ˈtʃænsələr/
校长 / 总理 (xiaozhang / zongli)

A senior state or legal official, or the head of a university.

"The chancellor delivered an inspiring speech at the graduation ceremony."

"校长在毕业典礼上发表了鼓舞人心的演讲。" (Xiaozhang zai biyedianli shang fabiao le guwurenxin de yanjiang.)
chaperon definition card — visual illustration of the meaning
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chaperon (夏佩龙)

noun C1
/ˈʃæpəroʊn/
陪伴者 (peiban zhe)

An older person who accompanies and supervises young people in social situations.

"The teacher acted as a chaperon during the school dance."

"老师在学校舞会期间担任了陪伴者的角色。" (Lǎoshī zài xuéxiào wǔhuì qījiān dānrènle péibàn zhě de juésè.)
chaplain definition card — visual illustration of the meaning
noun C1
/ˈtʃæplɪn/
牧师 (mushi)

A member of the clergy attached to a private chapel, institution, hospital, or military unit.

"The army chaplain offered prayers before the battle."

"军队牧师在战斗前提供了祷告。" (Jundui mushi zai zhandou qian tigong le daogao.)
char definition card — visual illustration of the meaning
verb C1
/tʃɑːr/
烧焦 (shaojiao)

To burn or scorch something so that it becomes blackened.

"The cook accidentally charred the steak."

"厨师不小心烧焦了牛排。" (Chúshī bù xiǎoxīn shāojiāo le niúpái.)
charade definition card — visual illustration of the meaning
noun C1
/ʃəˈreɪd/
假面舞会, 模仿游戏 (jiǎmiàn wǔhuì, mófǎng yóuxì)

an absurd pretense or act intended to deceive; also a word-guessing game

"The trial was nothing more than a political charade."

"这个审判不过是一个政治上的假面舞会。" (zhège shěnpàn bùguò shì yīgè zhèngzhì shàng de jiǎmiàn wǔhuì.)