Vocabularies

English Vocabulary Dictionary | Word Meanings, Definitions & Examples

Chariot definition card — visual illustration of the meaning
noun C1
/ˈtʃæriət/
战车 (zhanche)

an ancient horse-drawn vehicle used in warfare and racing

"The warrior rode his chariot into battle with great courage."

"战士带着他的战车勇敢地冲向了战斗。" (Zhànshì dàizhe tā de zhànchē yǒnggǎn de chōng xiàngle zhàndòu)
chasm definition card — visual illustration of the meaning
noun C1
/ˈkæzəm/
裂缝 / 巨大差异 (lièfèng / jùdà chāyì)

a deep fissure in the earth's surface or a wide difference between people or ideas

"There was a great chasm between the two political parties."

"两个政党之间有一个巨大的裂缝。" (Liǎng gè zhèngdǎng zhījiān yǒu yīgè jùdà de lièfèng.)
chassis definition card — visual illustration of the meaning
noun C1
/ˈʃæsi/
车辆底盘 (cheliang dipan)

the base frame of a vehicle or other wheeled machine

"The mechanic examined the car's chassis for damage."

"机械师检查了汽车的底盘以查找损坏。" (Jixieshi jiancha le qiche de dipan yi chazhao sunhuai.)
chastise definition card — visual illustration of the meaning
verb C1
/tʃæsˈtaɪz/

to criticize or punish severely

"The teacher chastised the student for being late."

Chastity definition card — visual illustration of the meaning
noun C1
/ˈtʃæs.tə.ti/
贞洁 (zhēn jié)

the state of refraining from sexual activity; purity

"The monk took a vow of chastity."

"那位僧侣立下了贞洁的誓言。" (Nà wèi sēnglǚ lì xiàle zhēn jié de shìyán.)
chateau definition card — visual illustration of the meaning
noun C1
/ʃæˈtoʊ/
法国庄园 (faguo zhuangyuan)

a large French country house or castle

"They stayed in a beautiful chateau in France."

"他们住在法国的一座美丽的城堡里。" (Tamen zhù zài Fǎguó de yī zuò měilì de chéngbǎo lǐ.)
chauvinism definition card — visual illustration of the meaning
noun C1
/ˈʃoʊ.vəˌnɪz.əm/

Excessive or prejudiced support for one's own cause, group, or gender, often with contempt for others.

"The company's culture was criticized for promoting male chauvinism."

chauvinist definition card — visual illustration of the meaning
noun C1
/ˈʃoʊ.və.nɪst/
极端偏袒的人 (jíduān piāntǎn de rén)

A person displaying excessive or prejudiced loyalty to a group, cause, or gender.

"He was labeled a chauvinist after his remarks about women in the workplace."

"在工作场所对女性的评论之后,他被贴上了沙文主义者的标签。" (zài gōngzuò chǎngsuǒ duì nǚxìng de pínglùn zhīhòu, tā bèi tiē shàngle shāwén zhǔyì zhě de biāoqiān.)
chauvinistic definition card — visual illustration of the meaning
adjective C1
/ˌʃoʊ.vəˈnɪs.tɪk/
沙文主义 (sha wen zhu yi)

Displaying or characterized by excessive or prejudiced loyalty or support, especially towards one's own gender or group.

"His chauvinistic attitude alienated many of his female colleagues."

"他的沙文主义态度疏远了许多女性同事。" (Tā de shāwén zhǔyì tàidù shūyuǎnle xǔduō nǚxìng tóngshì.)
checkered definition card — visual illustration of the meaning
adjective C1
/ˈtʃɛk.ərd/
方格纹 (fang ge wen)

Having a pattern of alternating squares of different colors; also describing a past full of ups and downs or varied experiences.

"He had a checkered career with many highs and lows."

"他有一个方格纹的职业生涯,充满了起伏。" (Tā yǒu yīgè fānggé wén de zhíyè shēngyá, chōngmǎnle qǐfú.)
adjective C1
/ˈtʃɪə.ləs/
沉闷; 沮丧; 悲伤; 无欢乐 (chenmen; jushan; beishang; wu huanle)

lacking happiness or comfort; gloomy; depressing; without cheer

"The old house looked cheerless and abandoned in the winter rain."

"这座老房子在冬雨中看起来显得沉闷和荒废。" (Zhe zuo lao fangzi zai dongyu zhong kan qilai xiande chenmen he huangfei.)
Chemise definition card — visual illustration of the meaning
noun C1
/ʃəˈmiːz/
睡裙 (shuì qún)

a woman's loose-fitting undergarment or dress hanging straight from the shoulders

"The vintage chemise was made of delicate lace and silk."

"这款复古睡裙由精美的蕾丝和丝绸制成。" (Zhè kuǎn fùgǔ shuìqún yóu jīngměi de léisī hé sīchóu zhìchéng.)
chequered definition card — visual illustration of the meaning
adjective C1
/ˈtʃɛkərd/
棋盘格的 (qípánggé de)

Having a pattern of squares, or marked by varied and contrasting experiences or periods.

"He had a chequered career with both great successes and failures."

"他有一段棋盘格的职业生涯,既有巨大的成功,也有失败。" (Tā yǒu yīduàn qípánggé de zhíyè shēngyá, jì yǒu jùdà de chénggōng, yě yǒu shībài.)
chide definition card — visual illustration of the meaning
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chide

verb C1
/tʃaɪd/

To scold or rebuke someone mildly.

"The teacher chided the students for being late."

China-ware definition card — visual illustration of the meaning
noun C1
/ˈtʃaɪ.nə.weər/
瓷器 (cíqì)

dishes, plates, cups, and other tableware made of porcelain or fine ceramic

"The expensive china-ware was displayed in the cabinet."

"昂贵的瓷器被展示在橱柜里。" (Ángguì de cíqì bèi zhǎnshì zài chúguì lǐ.)
Chisel definition card — visual illustration of the meaning
noun, verb C1
/ˈtʃɪzəl/
凿子 (zāozi)

A tool with a sharp edge used for cutting or shaping hard materials; or to cut or carve with such a tool.

"The sculptor chiseled the marble into a beautiful statue."

"雕塑家把大理石雕刻成了一尊美丽的雕像。" (Diāosù jiā bǎ dàlǐshí diāokè chéngle yī zhūn měilì de diāoxiàng.)
Chit definition card — visual illustration of the meaning
noun C1
/tʃɪt/
便条, 紙條 (biàntiáo, zhǐtiáo)

a short note, typically a brief informal letter; a voucher for a sum owed

"She left a chit on the table asking him to call her back."

"她在桌子上留了一张纸条,要求他回电。" (Tā zài zhuōzi shàng liúle yī zhāng zhǐtiáo, yāoqiú tā huí diàn.)
chivalrous definition card — visual illustration of the meaning
adjective C1
/ˈʃɪvəlrəs/
骑士风范 (qí shì fēng fàn)

Behaving in a courteous, gallant, and honorable way, especially toward women.

"He was chivalrous, always opening doors for others."

"他是骑士风范,总是为他人开门。" (Tā shì qí shì fēng fàn, zǒng shì wèi tārén kāimén.)
chivalry definition card — visual illustration of the meaning
noun C1
/ˈʃɪvəlri/
骑士精神 (qíshì jīngshén)

The medieval knightly system with its moral, social, and religious code; courteous behavior, especially toward women.

"The knight lived by the code of chivalry."

"骑士遵循骑士精神的规范。" (Qíshì zūnxún qíshì jīngshén de guīfàn.)
noun C1
/ˈkɒlərə/

An infectious disease of the small intestine causing severe vomiting and diarrhea.

"The village suffered an outbreak of cholera after the flood."

choral definition card — visual illustration of the meaning
adjective C1
/ˈkɔːrəl/
与合唱团相关 (yu hechangtuan xiangguan)

Relating to, written for, or performed by a choir or chorus.

"The church hosted a choral performance on Sunday."

"教堂在周日举办了合唱表演。" (Jiàotáng zài zhōu rì jǔbàn le héchàng biǎoyǎn.)
choreography definition card — visual illustration of the meaning
noun C1
/ˌkɔːriˈɒɡrəfi/
编舞 (bian wu)

The art of designing and arranging dances and movements.

"The choreography of the ballet was breathtaking."

"芭蕾舞的编舞令人惊叹。" (Baliwu de bianwu lingren jingtan.)
christen definition card — visual illustration of the meaning
verb C1
/ˈkrɪsən/
命名 (mìngmíng)

to give a name to someone at baptism or to name something officially

"They christened the ship after the queen."

"他们为船命名,以女王的名字。" (Tāmen wèi chuán mìngmíng, yǐ nǚwáng de míngzì.)
chronicle definition card — visual illustration of the meaning
noun, verb C1
/ˈkrɒnɪkəl/
编年史 (bian nian shi)

A factual written account of important events in order of time; to record such events.

"The journalist chronicled the events of the war."

"记者记录了战争的事件。" (Jìzhě jìlù le zhànzhēng de shìjiàn.)
chronology definition card — visual illustration of the meaning
noun C1
/krəˈnɒlədʒi/

The arrangement of events or dates in the order of their occurrence.

"The chronology of the dynasty was carefully studied by historians."

Chuckle definition card — visual illustration of the meaning
verb C1
/ˈtʃʌkəl/
轻笑 (qing xiao)

To laugh quietly or to oneself.

"She chuckled at the joke her friend told."

"她听了朋友讲的笑话,轻笑了。" (Ta ting le pengyou jiang de xiaohua, qing xiao le.)
cipher definition card — visual illustration of the meaning
noun C1
/ˈsaɪfər/

A secret or disguised way of writing; a code.

"The spy sent a message written in cipher."

circadian rhythm definition card — visual illustration of the meaning
noun C1
sɜːrˈkeɪdiən ˈrɪðəm
生物钟 (shengwu zhong)

The body's natural sleep-wake cycle that occurs within 24 hours

"Exposure to natural light regulates the circadian rhythm."

"暴露在自然光下会调节生物钟。" (Baolu zai ziran guangxia hui tiaojie shengwu zhong.)
circumvent definition card — visual illustration of the meaning
verb C1
/ˌsɜːrkəmˈvent/
绕过 (raoguo)

to find a way around an obstacle; to avoid a rule or problem cleverly

"The company found a way to circumvent the new tax laws."

"公司找到了绕过新税法的方法。" (Gongsi zhao dao le rao guo xin shui fa de fang fa.)
cistern definition card — visual illustration of the meaning
noun C1
/ˈsɪstərn/
蓄水池 (xushui chi)

A tank or container for storing water, usually for household use.

"The old house still had a cistern to collect rainwater."

"这座老房子仍然有一个蓄水池来收集雨水。" (Zhè zuò lǎo fángzi réngrán yǒu yīgè xùshuǐchí lái shōují yǔshuǐ.)
citadel definition card — visual illustration of the meaning
noun C1
/ˈsɪtəˌdɛl/
城堡 (chéngbǎo)

A fortress protecting or dominating a city.

"The ancient citadel stood guard over the town for centuries."

"古老的城堡为城市守卫了几个世纪。" (Gǔlǎo de chéngbǎo wèi chéngshì shǒuwèi le jǐ gè shìjì.)
noun C1
/saɪˈteɪʃən/
引用 (yǐn yòng)

a quotation from or reference to a book, paper, or author

"The research paper included a citation from Shakespeare."

"研究论文中包含了莎士比亚的引用。" (Yánjiū lùn wén zhōng bāo hán le Shā shì bǐ yà de yǐn yòng.)
Citric Acid definition card — visual illustration of the meaning
noun C1
/ˈsɪtrɪk ˈæsɪd/
柠檬酸 (ningmengsuan)

a natural acid found in citrus fruits, used as a food preservative and flavoring agent

"Add a pinch of citric acid to preserve the color of the fruit jam."

"加入一撮柠檬酸以保持果酱的颜色。" (Jia ru yi cuo ningmengsuan yi baochi guojiang de yanse.)
civics definition card — visual illustration of the meaning
noun C1
/ˈsɪvɪks/
公民教育 (gongmin jiaoyu)

the study of the rights and duties of citizens and how government works

"Civics helps students understand their responsibilities as citizens."

"公民教育帮助学生理解作为公民的责任。" (gongmin jiaoyu bangzhu xuesheng lijie zuowei gongmin de zeren)
civility definition card — visual illustration of the meaning
noun C1
/səˈvɪləti/
文明 (wenming)

Polite and courteous behavior.

"He treated his opponent with civility despite their differences."

"他以文明礼貌对待他的对手,尽管他们之间存在差异。" (Tā yǐ wénmíng lǐmào duìdài tā de duìshǒu, jǐnguǎn tāmen zhījiān cúnzài chāyì.)
civilize definition card — visual illustration of the meaning
verb C1
/ˈsɪvɪlaɪz/
使文明 (shi wenming)

to bring a society or group to a more developed, organized, or socially acceptable state; to educate and refine behavior

"Education can help civilize communities by promoting shared values and respect."

"教育可以通过促进共同价值观和尊重来使社区更加文明。" (Jiaoyu keyi tongguo cujin gongtong jiazhiguan he zunzhong lai shi shequ gengjia wenming)
adjective C1
/klæd/
穿戴 / 覆盖 (chuandai / fugai)

dressed or covered in a particular way

"The knight was clad in shining armor."

"骑士穿戴着闪亮的盔甲。" (Qishi chuandaizhe shanliang de kuijia.)
noun C1
/ˈkleɪmənt/
索赔人 (suǒpéi rén)

a person who makes a claim, especially in a legal or financial context

"The claimant filed for compensation after the accident."

"索赔人事故后申请赔偿。" (Suǒpéi rén shìgù hòu shēnqǐng péicháng.)
clamber definition card — visual illustration of the meaning
verb C1
/ˈklæmbər/
吃力地爬 (chilide pa)

to climb with effort or difficulty, often using both hands and feet

"The children clambered over the rocks to reach the cave."

"孩子们费力地爬过岩石,到达了洞穴。" (Haizimen feili de paguo yan shi, daole dongxue.)
clamor definition card — visual illustration of the meaning
noun C1
/ˈklæmər/
喧嚣 (xuānxiāo)

a loud and confused noise, especially of people shouting insistently

"The clamor of the protesting crowd filled the square."

"抗议人群的喧嚣充满了广场。" (Kàngyì rénqún de xuānxiāo chōngmǎnle guǎngchǎng.)
clan definition card — visual illustration of the meaning
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clan (klan)

noun C1
/klæn/
氏族 (shìzú)

a large family group or a close-knit community with shared interests or ancestry

"The entire clan gathered to celebrate the festival."

"整个氏族聚集在一起庆祝节日。" (Zhěng gè shìzú jù jí zài yīqǐ qìng zhù jiérì.)
clandestine definition card — visual illustration of the meaning
adjective C1
/klænˈdɛstaɪn/

kept secret or done secretly, especially for illicit purposes

"They held a clandestine meeting late at night."

clasp definition card — visual illustration of the meaning
verb C1
/klæsp/
抓住 / 扣子 (zhuazhu / kouzi)

to grasp or hold tightly; also a device for fastening

"She clasped her hands together in prayer."

"她在祈祷时将手紧紧地握在一起。" (Ta zai qidao shi jiang shou jinjing de wo zai yiqi.)
claustrophobia definition card — visual illustration of the meaning
noun C1
/ˌklɔːstrəˈfəʊbiə/

an extreme or irrational fear of being in confined spaces

"He avoids elevators because of his claustrophobia."

cleave definition card — visual illustration of the meaning
verb C1
/kliːv/
劈开 / 紧紧抓住 (pī kāi / jǐn jǐn zhuā zhù)

to split or cut apart forcefully; to cling or adhere closely

"The axe can cleave the wood in two."

"斧头可以把木头劈成两半。" (fǔ tóu kě yǐ bǎ mù tóu pī chéng liǎng bàn.)
Cleaver definition card — visual illustration of the meaning
noun C1
/ˈkliː.vər/
切肉刀 (qie rou dao)

a heavy knife with a broad blade used for chopping meat or vegetables

"The chef used a cleaver to chop the chicken bones."

"厨师用切肉刀切鸡骨头。" (Chú shī yòng qiē ròu dāo qiē jī gǔ tóu.)
noun/adjective C1
/klɛft/
裂缝 (lièfèng)

a split or crack; a space or opening made by cleavage

"The goat disappeared into a cleft in the rocks."

"山羊消失在岩石中的裂缝里。" (Shānyáng xiāoshī zài yánshí zhōng de lièfèng lǐ.)
noun C1
/ˈklɛmənsi/
宽恕 (kuānshù)

mercy, leniency, or forgiveness shown towards someone

"The judge showed clemency and reduced his sentence."

"法官表现出宽恕,减少了他的判决。" (Fǎguān biǎoxiàn chū kuānshù, jiǎnshǎo le tā de pànjué.)
cliche definition card — visual illustration of the meaning
noun C1
/kliːˈʃeɪ/
陈词滥调 (chen ci lan diao)

An overused expression or idea that has lost its originality or impact.

"The speech was filled with old clichés that failed to inspire the audience."

"演讲中充满了老套的陈词滥调,未能激发观众的兴趣。" (Yan jiang zhong chong man le lao tao de chen ci lan diao, wei neng ji fa guan zhong de xing qu.)
clientele definition card — visual illustration of the meaning
noun C1
/ˌklaɪənˈtɛl/
客户群 (kehuh qun)

The group of customers who regularly patronize a business or service.

"The restaurant attracts an upscale clientele."

"这家餐厅吸引了高端客户群。" (Zhè jiā cāntīng xīyǐnle gāoduān kèhù qún.)