Vocabularies

English Vocabulary Dictionary | Word Meanings, Definitions & Examples

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.)
centigrade definition card — visual illustration of the meaning
adjective B2
/ˈsɛntɪɡreɪd/
摄氏度 (摄氏) (shèshìdù (shèshì))

Relating to the Celsius temperature scale, where water freezes at 0° and boils at 100°.

"The weather forecast predicted 30 degrees centigrade."

"天气预报预测了30度摄氏度。" (Tiānqì yùbào yùcè le 30 dù shèshìdù.)
Centipede definition card — visual illustration of the meaning
noun B2
/ˈsen.tɪ.piːd/
蜈蚣 (wugong)

a long thin creature with many legs that lives in dark places

"I found a centipede crawling under the rock."

"我在石头下发现了一只蜈蚣。" (Wǒ zài shítou xià fāxiànle yī zhī wúgōng.)
Certainty definition card — visual illustration of the meaning
noun B2
/ˈsɜːtənti/
确定性 (quèdìngxìng)

the state of being sure or confident about something

"There is no certainty about the weather tomorrow."

"明天的天气没有确定性。" (míngtiān de tiānqì méiyǒu quèdìngxìng.)
certification definition card — visual illustration of the meaning
noun B2
/ˌsɜːrtɪfɪˈkeɪʃən/
认证 (renzheng)

the process of officially recognizing or confirming that something or someone meets required standards; an official document proving qualification

"She received her professional certification after completing the training program."

"她在完成培训项目后获得了专业认证。" (ta zai wancheng peixun xiangmu hou huodele zhuanye renzheng)
chamber definition card — visual illustration of the meaning
noun B2
/ˈtʃeɪmbər/
房间 (fangjian)

a large room used for formal or public events, or a private room.

"The king held meetings in his private chamber."

"国王在他的私人房间里举行会议。" (guówáng zài tā de sīrén fángjiān lǐ jǔxíng huìyì.)
Chameleon definition card — visual illustration of the meaning
noun B2
/kəˈmiːliən/
变色龙 (biàn sè lóng)

a lizard known for its ability to change color to blend with its surroundings.

"The chameleon changed its color to hide from predators."

"变色龙改变了它的颜色以躲避捕食者。" (Biàn sè lóng gǎibiàn le tā de yánsè yǐ duǒbì bǔshí zhě.)
change management definition card — visual illustration of the meaning
noun B2
/ˈʃeɪndʒ ˈmænɪdʒmənt/
变革管理 (biàn gé guǎn lǐ)

The discipline that guides how we prepare, equip and support individuals, teams and organizations in making organizational change.

"Change management ensures smooth transitions."

"变革管理确保平稳过渡。" (Biàn gé guǎn lǐ quèbǎo píngwěn guòdù.)
Changeable definition card — visual illustration of the meaning
adjective B2
/ˈtʃeɪn.dʒə.bəl/
可变的; 易变的 (kě biàn de; yì biàn de)

able to be changed; likely to change frequently

"The weather is very changeable in spring."

"春天的天气非常多变。" (Chūntiān de tiānqì fēicháng duōbiàn.)
chant definition card — visual illustration of the meaning
verb B2
/tʃænt/
唱口号 (chang kouhao)

To say or sing something repeatedly in a rhythmic way.

"The crowd began to chant the team's name during the match."

"人群在比赛期间开始喊出队伍的名字。" (Renqun zai bisai qijian kaishi han chu duiwu de mingzi.)
Chaos definition card — visual illustration of the meaning
noun B2
/ˈkeɪɒs/
混乱 (hunluan)

A state of complete disorder and confusion.

"The sudden storm caused chaos in the city."

"突如其来的暴风雨在城市中造成了混乱。" (Tū rú qí lái de bào fēng yǔ zài chéng shì zhōng zào chéngle hùnluàn.)
Chaotic definition card — visual illustration of the meaning
adjective B2
/keɪˈɒtɪk/
混乱的 (hunluande)

Completely disordered or confusing.

"The classroom became chaotic when the teacher left."

"当老师离开时,教室变得混乱了。" (Dang laoshi likai shi, jiaoshi biande hunluan le.)
chapel definition card — visual illustration of the meaning
noun B2
/ˈtʃæpəl/
小教堂 (xiao jiaotang)

A small church or a room used for Christian worship, often within a larger building.

"The couple got married in a small countryside chapel."

"这对夫妇在一个小教堂里结婚。" (Zhe dui fufu zai yi ge xiao jiaotang li jiehun.)
character development definition card — visual illustration of the meaning
noun B2
ˈkærɪktər dɪˈvɛləpmənt
角色发展 (juésè fāzhǎn)

The process of creating a believable character in fiction by giving the character depth and personality.

"The character development of Sydney Carton is profound."

"悉尼·卡顿的角色发展深刻。" (Xīní Kǎdùn de juésè fāzhǎn shēnkè.)
characterize definition card — visual illustration of the meaning
verb B2
/ˈkærəktəraɪz/

to describe or portray the distinctive features or qualities of someone or something

"The author characterizes the hero as brave and selfless."

charisma definition card — visual illustration of the meaning
noun B2
/kəˈrɪzmə/
魅力 (mei li)

a special charm or appeal that inspires devotion or attraction in others

"The leader's charisma inspired thousands of followers."

"领导者的魅力激励了成千上万的追随者。" (Ling dao zhe de mei li ji li le cheng qian shang wan de zhui sui zhe.)
adjective B2
/ˈtʃær.ɪ.tə.bəl/
慈善的; 慷慨的; 仁慈的 (císhàn de; kāngkǎi de; réncí de)

generous in giving to those in need; showing kindness

"She is known for her charitable work in the community."

"她因在社区的慈善工作而闻名。" (Tā yīn zài shèqū de císhàn gōngzuò ér wénmíng.)
charter definition card — visual illustration of the meaning
noun/verb B2
/ˈtʃɑːrtər/
包机 / 租赁 (baoji / zulin)

a written document granting rights or privileges; to hire a vehicle or vessel for temporary use

"The company decided to charter a bus for the trip."

"公司决定为旅行租用一辆巴士。" (Gongsi jueding wei lvxing zuyong yi liang bashi.)
adjective B2
/ˈtʃiːzi/
便宜/过于感伤 (piányí/guòyú gǎnshāng)

tacky, overly sentimental, or cheap in quality

"The movie was funny but a bit too cheesy."

"电影很有趣,但有点太俗气了。" (diànyǐng hěn yǒuqù, dàn yǒudiǎn tài súqì le.)
chemical waste definition card — visual illustration of the meaning
noun B2
ˈkɛmɪkəl weɪst
化学废料 (huàxué fèiliào)

Waste material from industrial or laboratory processes that contains harmful chemicals.

"Chemical waste pollutes water bodies."

"化学废料污染水体。" (Huàxué fèiliào wūrǎn shuǐtǐ.)
cherish definition card — visual illustration of the meaning
verb B2
/ˈtʃɛrɪʃ/
珍惜 (zhēn xī)

To hold something dear, to love and protect, or to keep a hope or memory alive.

"She cherishes the memories of her childhood home."

"她珍惜她童年的家园的回忆。" (Tā zhēn xī tā tóngnián de jiāyuán de huíyì.)
noun B2
/ˈtʃer.i ˌblɒs.əm/
樱花 (yinghua)

the pink or white flowers of a cherry tree that bloom in spring

"The cherry blossoms bloom beautifully in April."

"樱花在四月美丽地绽放。" (Yinghua zai siyue meili de zhanfang.)
Chick pea definition card — visual illustration of the meaning
noun B2
/ˈtʃɪk piː/
鹰嘴豆 (yingzuidou)

round beige legume; protein-rich pulse used in various dishes

"Soak the chick peas overnight before cooking them for better digestion."

"将鹰嘴豆浸泡一整晚,然后烹饪,以改善消化。" (Jiāng yīngzuìdòu jìnpào yī zhěng wǎn, ránhòu pēngrèn, yǐ gǎishàn xiāohuà.)
adverb B2
/ˈtʃiːfli/
主要 (zhuyao)

mainly; primarily

"The festival is celebrated chiefly by young people."

"这个节日主要由年轻人庆祝。" (Zhège jiérì zhǔyào yóu niánqīngrén qìngzhù.)
adjective B2
/ˈtʃaɪld.laɪk/
像孩子一样; 天真和信任; 纯净和简单 (xiàng háizi yīyàng; tiānzhēn hé xìnrèn; chúnjìng hé jiǎndān)

innocent and trusting like a child; having the good qualities of a child; pure and simple

"She maintained a childlike wonder about the world around her."

"她对周围的世界保持着孩子般的惊奇。" (tā duì zhōuwéi de shìjiè bǎochí zhe háizi bān de jīngqí.)
cholesterol definition card — visual illustration of the meaning
noun B2
/kəˈlɛstərɒl/
胆固醇 (dǎn gù chún)

a fatty substance found in the blood, high levels of which can cause health problems

"High cholesterol can increase the risk of heart disease."

"高胆固醇可能增加患心脏病的风险。" (Gāo dǎn gù chún kěnéng zēngjiā huàn xīn zàng bìng de fēngxiǎn.)
adjective B2
/ˈtʃuː.zi/
挑剔的; 非常挑选的; 对喜欢或接受的东西非常挑剔 (tiao ti de)

very careful in choosing; selective; particular about what one likes or accepts

"He's very choosy about the restaurants where he eats."

"他对他吃的餐馆非常挑剔。" (Ta dui ta chi de canguan feichang tiaoti.)
adjective B2
/ˈtʃuːzi/
挑剔 (tiāotì)

very careful in choosing; selective

"She is very choosy about the clothes she wears."

"她对她穿的衣服非常挑剔。" (Tā duì tā chuān de yīfú fēicháng tiāotì.)
Chopper definition card — visual illustration of the meaning
noun B2
/ˈtʃɒp.ər/
斧头 (futou)

a tool with a heavy blade for chopping wood; a helicopter

"The lumberjack swung the chopper to cut down the tree."

"伐木工挥动斧头砍倒树木。" (Fámù gōng huīdòng fǔtóu kǎn dǎo shùmù.)
chord definition card — visual illustration of the meaning
noun B2
/kɔːrd/
和弦 (hexian)

A group of musical notes played or sung together; also a straight line segment joining two points on a curve.

"She strummed a simple chord on the guitar."

"她在吉他上弹奏了一个简单的和弦。" (Tā zài jítā shàng tánzòu le yīgè jiǎndān de héxián.)
chore definition card — visual illustration of the meaning
noun B2
/tʃɔːr/
家务 (jiawu)

A routine task, especially a household duty.

"Washing the dishes is my least favorite chore."

"洗碗是我最不喜欢的家务。" (Xǐ wǎn shì wǒ zuì bù xǐhuān de jiāwù.)
Chorus definition card — visual illustration of the meaning
noun B2
/ˈkɔːrəs/

a group of singers or the part of a song that is repeated

"The children sang the chorus loudly."

christ definition card — visual illustration of the meaning
noun B2
/kraɪst/
基督 (Jidu)

the title given to Jesus, considered the Messiah in Christianity

"Christ is central to Christian faith."

"基督是基督教信仰的核心。" (Jidu shi Jidujiao xinyang de hexin.)
chronic definition card — visual illustration of the meaning
adjective B2
/ˈkrɒnɪk/
慢性 (manxing)

Lasting for a long time or constantly recurring, often describing illness.

"She suffers from chronic back pain."

"她患有慢性的背痛。" (Ta huan you manxing de bei tong.)
chronological definition card — visual illustration of the meaning
adjective B2
/ˌkrɒnəˈlɒdʒɪkəl/
按时间顺序 (an shijian shunxu)

Arranged in the order in which events happened.

"The events were listed in chronological order."

"这些事件按时间顺序列出。" (Zhexie shijian an shijian shunxu liechu.)
adjective B2
/ˈtʃʌbi/
圆润 (yuánrùn)

slightly fat in a way that looks healthy and pleasant

"The baby has chubby cheeks."

"宝宝有圆润的脸颊。" (Bǎobǎo yǒu yuánrùn de liǎnjiá.)
chunk definition card — visual illustration of the meaning
noun B2
/tʃʌŋk/
块 / 大块 (kuai / da kuai)

a thick or solid piece of something

"She cut the cake into large chunks."

"她把蛋糕切成大块。" (Ta ba dangao qie cheng da kuai.)
Cinnamon definition card — visual illustration of the meaning
noun B2
/ˈsɪnəmən/
肉桂 (rougui)

aromatic spice obtained from the inner bark of several tree species

"Cinnamon is often used in baking and desserts."

"肉桂常用于烘焙和甜点中。" (Rougui chang yongyu hongbei he tiandian zhong.)
circuit definition card — visual illustration of the meaning
noun B2
/ˈsɜːrkɪt/
电路 / 电气通路 (dianlu / dianqi tonglu)

A roughly circular line, route, or movement that starts and ends at the same place; also an electrical pathway.

"The runners completed the circuit around the park."

"跑步者完成了环绕公园的电路。" (Paobu zhe wancheng le huanrao gongyuan de dianlu.)
circular definition card — visual illustration of the meaning
adjective B2
/ˈsɜːrkjələr/
圆形的 (yuánxíng de)

shaped like a circle; round in form

"The kids sat in a circular arrangement around the campfire."

"孩子们围坐在篝火旁,形成圆形的布局。" (Háizimen wéizuò zài gōuhuǒ páng, xíngchéng yuánxíng de bùjú.)