वोकैबुलरीज

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cosmology definition card — visual illustration of the meaning
noun C1
/kɒzˈmɒlədʒi/
宇宙学 (yǔzhòuxué)

the science of the origin and development of the universe

"She studied cosmology to understand the origins of the universe."

"她学习了宇宙学以理解宇宙的起源。" (Tā xuéxíle yǔzhòuxué yǐ lǐjiě yǔzhòu de qǐyuán.)
cosmopolitan definition card — visual illustration of the meaning
adjective C1
/ˌkɒzməˈpɒlɪtən/
全球化 (quánqiúhuà)

familiar with and at ease in many different countries and cultures

"He has a cosmopolitan outlook due to his extensive travels."

"由于他的广泛旅行,他拥有全球化的视野。" (Yóuyú tā de guǎngfàn lǚxíng, tā yǒngyǒu quánqiúhuà de shìyě.)
Cosmos definition card — visual illustration of the meaning
noun C1
/ˈkɒzmɒs/
宇宙 (yuzhou)

the universe seen as a well-ordered whole

"Astronomers study the cosmos to learn about the universe's structure."

"天文学家研究宇宙,以了解宇宙的结构。" (Tiānwénxuéjiā yánjiū yǔzhòu, yǐ liǎojiě yǔzhòu de jiégòu.)
noun C1
/ˈkɒt.ən ˈfæb.rɪk/
棉布 (mian bu)

textile made from cotton fibers, known for being soft, breathable, and comfortable

"Cotton fabric is perfect for summer clothing."

"棉布是夏季衣物的完美选择。" (Mian bu shi xiaji yifu de wanmei xuanze.)
countenance definition card — visual illustration of the meaning
noun C1
/ˈkaʊn.tə.nəns/
面容,表情;支持 (miànróng, biǎoqíng; zhīchí)

a person's face or expression; support or approval

"Her cheerful countenance brightened the room."

"她那愉快的面容照亮了房间。" (Tā nà yúkuài de miànróng zhàoliàngle fángjiān.)
counter-claim definition card — visual illustration of the meaning
noun C1
/ˈkaʊn.tər kleɪm/
反诉 (fǎn sù)

a claim made to rebut a previous claim, often in legal contexts

"The defendant filed a counter-claim against the plaintiff."

"被告对原告提起了反诉。" (Bèi gào duì yuángào tíqǐle fǎn sù.)
counteract definition card — visual illustration of the meaning
verb C1
/ˌkaʊntərˈækt/
反作用 (fǎn zuòyòng)

to act against something in order to reduce its effect

"The medicine helps counteract the side effects of the treatment."

"这药有助于抵消治疗的副作用。" (Zhè yào yǒu zhù yú dǐxiāo zhìliáo de fùzuòyòng.)
counterbalance definition card — visual illustration of the meaning
verb C1
/ˌkaʊntərˈbæləns/
抵消 (dǐxiāo)

to offset or balance the effect of something

"Exercise can counterbalance the negative effects of stress."

"运动可以抵消压力的负面影响。" (Yùndòng kěyǐ dǐxiāo yālì de fùmiàn yǐngxiǎng.)
counterfeit definition card — visual illustration of the meaning
adjective, verb, noun C1
/ˈkaʊntərfɪt/
伪造的 (wèizào de)

made to look like something genuine in order to deceive

"The police seized a batch of counterfeit currency."

"警方查获了一批伪钞。" (Jǐngfāng cháhuòle yī pī wěichāo.)
counterintuitive definition card — visual illustration of the meaning
adjective C1
/ˌkaʊntərɪnˈtuːɪtɪv/
反直觉的 (fǎn zhíjué de)

contrary to what one would intuitively expect

"His approach seems counterintuitive but it actually works."

"他的做法看起来很反直觉,但实际上很有效。" (Tā de zuòfǎ kàn qǐlái hěn fǎn zhíjué, dàn shíjì shang hěn yǒuxiào.)
counterpoint definition card — visual illustration of the meaning
noun C1
/ˈkaʊntərˌpɔɪnt/
对比点 (duìbì diǎn)

an argument, idea, or theme contrasting with another; also a musical term for independent melody

"Her calm attitude was a counterpoint to his anger."

"她的平静态度是他愤怒的对比点。" (Tā de píngjìng tàidù shì tā fèn nù de duìbì diǎn.)
counterproductive definition card — visual illustration of the meaning
adjective C1
/ˌkaʊntərprəˈdʌktɪv/
适得其反的 (shideqifan de)

having the opposite of the desired effect; harmful to achieving goals

"Skipping breakfast is counterproductive to your energy levels."

"跳过早餐对你的能量水平是适得其反的。" (Tiaoguo zaocan dui ni de nengliang shuiping shi shideqifan de.)
countryman definition card — visual illustration of the meaning
noun C1
/ˈkʌntrɪmən/
同胞 (tongbao)

a person from one's own country or rural area

"He was proud to meet a fellow countryman at the international conference."

"他在国际会议上遇到一个同胞时感到自豪。" (Ta zai guoji huiyi shang yudao yige tongbao shi gandao zihao.)
coup definition card — visual illustration of the meaning
noun C1
/kuː/
政变 (zhèngbiàn)

a sudden, decisive action that brings about a change, especially in government

"The military staged a coup to overthrow the existing regime."

"军队发动了一次政变,推翻了现有政权。" (Jūn duì fādòngle yī cì zhèngbiàn, tuīfānle xiànyǒu zhèngquán.)
Course flour definition card — visual illustration of the meaning
noun C1
/kɔːrs flaʊər/
粗面粉 (cu mian fen)

coarsely ground flour with larger particles, typically used for baking bread

"She used course flour to make homemade bread with a rustic texture."

"她使用了粗面粉做了一个有乡村质感的自制面包。" (Ta shiyong le cu mianfen zuo le yi ge you xiangcun zhigan de zizhizhi mianbao.)
covenant definition card — visual illustration of the meaning
noun C1
/ˈkʌvənənt/
契约 (qìyuē)

a formal agreement or promise, often legally binding

"The landlord and tenant signed a covenant to maintain the property."

"房东和租户签署了一份契约,以保持财产。" (Fángdōng hé zūhù qiānshǔle yī fèn qìyuē, yǐ bǎochí cáichǎn.)
covert definition card — visual illustration of the meaning
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covert (kòu wèi tè)

adjective C1
/ˈkoʊvərt/
秘密 (mìmì)

hidden, secret, or not openly acknowledged

"The spy conducted a covert operation behind enemy lines."

"间谍在敌人的线背后进行了一项秘密行动。" (Jiàndié zài dírén de xiàn bèi hòu jìnxíngle yī xiàng mìmì xíngdòng.)
covet definition card — visual illustration of the meaning
verb C1
/ˈkʌvət/
渴望 (kèwàng)

to desire something belonging to someone else

"He coveted his neighbor's new car."

"他渴望邻居的新车。" (Tā kèwàng línjū de xīn chē.)
cowardice definition card — visual illustration of the meaning
noun C1
/ˈkaʊərdɪs/
懦弱 (nuòruò)

lack of courage; behavior showing fear

"His cowardice prevented him from speaking up."

"他的懦弱让他无法发言。" (Tā de nuòruò ràng tā wúfǎ fāyán.)
cower definition card — visual illustration of the meaning
verb C1
/ˈkaʊər/
因恐惧而蹲下 (yin kongju er dunxia)

to crouch down in fear

"The child cowered behind the sofa during the thunderstorm."

"孩子在雷暴中躲在沙发后面。" (Haizi zai leibao zhong duozai shafa houmian.)
coy definition card — visual illustration of the meaning
adjective C1
/kɔɪ/
害羞的, 内向的 (haixiu de, neixiang de)

reluctant to give details or reveal feelings; shy or reserved

"She gave a coy smile when asked about her plans."

"当被问及她的计划时,她露出了一丝害羞的微笑。" (Dang bei wenji ta de jihua shi, ta luchu le yisi haixiu de weixiao.)
crafty definition card — visual illustration of the meaning
adjective C1
/ˈkræfti/
狡猾的, 精明的, 狡诈的 (jiǎohuá de, jīngmíng de, jiǎozhà de)

skilled at achieving goals through cunning or deceit; sly

"The crafty fox evaded the hunters again."

"狡猾的狐狸再次躲过了猎人的追捕。" (Jiǎohuá de húlí zàicì duǒguòle lièrén de zhuībǔ.)
crag definition card — visual illustration of the meaning
noun C1
/kræɡ/
陡峭的悬崖或岩石面 (dou qiao de xuan ya huo yan shi mian)

a steep or rugged cliff or rock face

"The hikers climbed the jagged crag to reach the summit."

"远足者攀登陡峭的岩石面到达山顶。" (Yuan zu zhe pan deng dou qiao de yan shi mian dao da shan ding.)
crass definition card — visual illustration of the meaning
adjective C1
/kræs/
粗鲁的,缺乏敏感性或精致 (cūlǔ de, quēfá mǐngǎn xìng huò jīngzhì)

lacking sensitivity, refinement, or intelligence

"His crass remarks offended everyone at the meeting."

"他的粗鲁言论在会议上冒犯了每个人。" (Tā de cūlǔ yánlùn zài huìyì shàng màofàn le měi gè rén.)
creak definition card — visual illustration of the meaning
verb C1
/kriːk/
发出高音尖锐的吱吱声 (fā chū gāo yīn jiān ruì de zhī zhī shēng)

to make a high-pitched, squeaking noise when moved

"The old door creaked as she opened it."

"那扇旧门在她打开时发出了咯吱声。" (Nà shàn jiù mén zài tā dǎ kāi shí fā chūle gē zhī shēng.)
noun, verb C1
/kriːs/
褶皱, 折痕 (zhě zhòu, zhé hén)

a line or fold produced on paper, cloth, or other material; to make a fold or wrinkle

"She ironed the shirt carefully to remove every crease."

"她小心地熨烫衬衫,去除每一道褶皱。" (Tā xiǎoxīn de yùn tàng chènshān, qùchú měi yī dào zhě zhòu.)
credence definition card — visual illustration of the meaning
noun C1
/ˈkriː.dəns/
可信度, 信任 (kexindù, xìnrèn)

belief in or acceptance of something as true

"The witness gave credence to the defendant's alibi."

"证人给予被告的不在场证明可信度。" (zhèngrén jǐyǔ bìgào de bù zàichǎng zhèngmíng kěxìndù.)
noun C1
/krɪˈden.ʃəl/
资历, 证明文件 (zīlì, zhèngmíng wénjiàn)

a qualification, achievement, or aspect of a person's background used to indicate suitability for something

"She presented her credentials before starting the new job."

"她在开始新工作之前展示了她的资历。" (Tā zài kāishǐ xīn gōngzuò zhīqián zhǎnshìle tā de zīlì.)
creditable definition card — visual illustration of the meaning
adjective C1
/ˈkrɛdɪtəbl/
值得称赞 (zhí dé chēng zàn)

Deserving praise or acknowledgment, though not necessarily outstanding.

"She made a creditable effort in completing the project on time."

"她做出了值得称赞的努力,按时完成了项目。" (Tā zuò chūle zhídé chēng zàn de nǔlì, àn shí wánchéngle xiàngmù.)
noun C1
/kriːd/
信条, 原则 (xintiao, yuanzhi)

A system of religious or spiritual beliefs or a guiding principle.

"Freedom of speech is part of his personal creed."

"言论自由是他个人信条的一部分。" (Yánlùn zìyóu shì tā gèrén xìntiáo de yībùfèn.)
cremate definition card — visual illustration of the meaning
verb C1
/ˈkriː.meɪt/
火化 (huǒ huà)

to burn the body of a dead person until only ash remains

"They decided to cremate their relative according to tradition."

"他们决定按照传统焚烧他们的亲属。" (Tāmen juédìng ànzhào chuántǒng fénshāo tāmen de qīnshǔ.)
noun C1
/krəˈʃɛndoʊ/
声音逐渐增强 (shengyin zhujian zengqiang)

a gradual increase in loudness or intensity, especially in music

"The orchestra built to a powerful crescendo before the finale."

"乐队在结尾前逐渐增强了强烈的高潮。" (Yuedui zai jiewei qian zhujian zengqiang le qianglie de gaochao.)
noun C1
/krɛst/
山顶 (shanding)

the top of a hill, wave, or mountain; a symbol of identity

"The hikers reached the crest of the mountain at sunrise."

"登山者在日出时达到了山顶。" (Deng shanzhe zai rishu shi dadao le shanding.)
crevasse definition card — visual illustration of the meaning
noun C1
/krəˈvæs/
深裂缝 (shen liefeng)

a deep crack in a glacier or the earth’s surface

"The climbers carefully crossed the icy crevasse."

"登山者小心地越过了冰冷的裂缝。" (Dengshan zhe xiaoxin de yueguo le bingleng de liefeng.)
noun C1
/ˈkrɛvɪs/
裂缝 (lièfèng)

a narrow crack or opening, especially in a rock or wall

"The lizard hid in a crevice between the stones."

"蜥蜴藏在石头之间的裂缝中。" (xīyì cáng zài shítou zhī jiān de lièfèng zhōng.)
Crimson definition card — visual illustration of the meaning
adjective C1
/ˈkrɪm.zən/
深红色 (shen hong se)

a deep purplish-red color

"The crimson sunset painted the sky with beautiful shades."

"深红色的日落将天空涂抹上美丽的色调。" (Shēn hóng sè de rì luò jiāng tiānkōng túmǒ shàng měilì de sètiáo.)
verb C1
/krɪndʒ/
感到尴尬 (gǎndào gāngà)

To shrink back in fear, embarrassment, or discomfort.

"She cringed when she remembered her mistake."

"她想起自己的错误时,感到非常尴尬。" (Tā xiǎng qǐ zìjǐ de cuòwù shí, gǎndào fēicháng gāngà.)
noun/verb C1
/kroʊˈʃeɪ/

Needlework made by interlocking loops of thread with a hooked needle; the act of making such items.

"She learned how to crochet a scarf for winter."

noun C1
/ˈkrɒkəri/
餐具 (cānjù)

Dishes, plates, cups, and other items made of earthenware or china.

"The hotel provided clean crockery for the guests."

"酒店为客人提供了干净的餐具。" (Jiǔdiàn wèi kèrén tígōngle gānjìng de cānjù.)
cronyism definition card — visual illustration of the meaning
noun C1
/ˈkroʊniˌɪzəm/
裙带关系 (qún dài guān xì)

The practice of favoring friends or associates, especially in political appointments or business deals.

"The company was accused of cronyism in hiring practices."

"该公司因招聘中的裙带关系而受到指控。" (Gāi gōngsī yīn zhāopìn zhōng de qún dài guān xì ér shòudào zhǐkòng.)
crook definition card — visual illustration of the meaning
noun C1
/krʊk/
骗子 (pianzi)

a dishonest person, especially a criminal

"The police finally caught the crook who had been stealing cars."

"警方终于抓住了那个偷车的骗子。" (Jingfang zhongyu zhuazhu le nage tou che de pianzi.)
crossbreed definition card — visual illustration of the meaning
verb C1
/ˈkrɒs.briːd/
杂交 (zájīao)

to produce an animal or plant by mating two different breeds, varieties, or species

"Farmers crossbreed cows to improve milk production."

"农民通过交配不同品种的牛来提高奶产量。" (Nóngmín tōngguò jiāopèi bùtóng pǐnzhǒng de niú lái tígāo nǎi chǎnliàng.)
adverb C1
/ˈkrɒswaɪz/
交叉方向 (jiaocha fangxiang)

in the form of a cross; diagonally across

"Place the logs crosswise to build a stable fire."

"将木柴交叉放置以建立一个稳定的火堆。" (Jiang mùchái jiaochā fàngzhì yǐ jiànlì yīgè wěndìng de huǒduī.)
verb C1
/kraʊtʃ/

to bend your knees and lower your body close to the ground

"The cat crouched before leaping at its prey."

Crowbar definition card — visual illustration of the meaning
noun C1
/ˈkroʊ.bɑːr/
撬棍 (qiào gùn)

a heavy iron bar with a curved end used as a lever for prying things apart

"He used a crowbar to remove the old nails."

"他用撬棍把旧钉子取了出来。" (Tā yòng qiàogùn bǎ jiù dīngzi qǔle chūlái.)
crucible definition card — visual illustration of the meaning
noun C1
/ˈkruːsɪbəl/
严峻考验,熔炉 (yánjùn kǎoyàn, rónglú)

a severe test or trial; a container used for heating substances to very high temperatures

"The team emerged stronger from the crucible of competition."

"团队从竞争的熔炉中走了出来,变得更强大。" (Tuánduì cóng jìngzhēng de rónglú zhōng zǒu le chūlái, biàn dé gèng qiángdà.)
verb C1
/ˈkrʌmpəl/
揉捏 (róu niē)

to crush something into folds or wrinkles

"He crumpled the paper and threw it in the bin."

"他把纸揉成一团丢进了垃圾桶。" (Tā bǎ zhǐ róu chéng yī tuán diū jìn le lājī tǒng.)
noun/verb C1
/kruːˈseɪd/
十字军,激烈运动 (shízìjūn, jīliè yùndòng)

a vigorous campaign for a social, political, or religious cause; to fight passionately for a cause

"She has been crusading for women's rights all her life."

"她为妇女权利而斗争了一生。" (Tā wèi fùnǚ quánlì ér dòuzhēng le yīshēng.)
noun C1
/krʌst/
外壳 (wai ke)

the hard outer surface of something, especially bread or the Earth's outer layer

"He cut off the crust of the bread before eating."

"他在吃之前切去了面包的外壳。" (Tā zài chī zhī qián qiē qùle miànbāo de wàiké.)
noun C1
/krʌˈsteɪʃən/
硬壳水生动物 (ying ke shui sheng dong wu)

an aquatic animal with a hard shell, such as crabs, lobsters, and shrimps

"Crabs and lobsters are well-known crustaceans."

"螃蟹和龙虾是著名的甲壳类动物。" (Pang xie he long xia shi zhu ming de jia ke lei dong wu.)