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A2 noun /ˈkælkjʊleɪtər/

calculator

计算器
Meaning
an electronic or mechanical device used to perform mathematical calculations
Example
She used a calculator to solve the complex equation.
她用计算器解决了复杂的方程。
B1 noun /tʃiːk/

Cheek

脸颊; 无礼;
Meaning
either side of the face below the eye; impudent or disrespectful behavior
Example
The baby's rosy cheeks showed she was healthy and happy.
宝宝的红润脸颊显示她健康快乐。
B1 noun /ˈkʊkər/

cooker

炊具; 电饭煲
Meaning
a device or appliance used for cooking food; a person or thing that cooks
Example
The rice cooker makes cooking meals much easier.
电饭煲让做饭变得更简单。
C2 noun /ˈkærɪlɒn/

carillon

风琴钟
Meaning
A set of bells played using a keyboard, usually in a tower.
Example
The carillon bells rang across the town square.
风琴钟的钟声回荡在城市广场上。
C1 adjective kənˈkɝː.ənt

concurrent

同时发生的,平行的,在同一时间进行的
Meaning
Existing, happening, or done at the same time.
Example
The conference had concurrent sessions on various topics.
会议期间有多个并行的主题会议。
B1 noun /ˈsɪtɪzən/

citizen

公民
Meaning
a legally recognized subject or national of a state
Example
Every citizen has the right to vote.
每个公民都有投票权。
C1 noun /ˈsɪn.ɪˌsɪz.əm/

cynicism

愤世嫉俗
Meaning
An inclination to believe that people are motivated purely by self-interest; skepticism.
Example
His cynicism made it hard for him to trust anyone.
他的愤世嫉俗让他很难相信任何人。
C2 verb /kənˈdʒɔɪn/

conjoin

联合
Meaning
to join together or unite; to combine
Example
The two rivers conjoin just before reaching the sea.
两条河流在到达大海之前汇合。
C1 verb /ˈkɒŋɡrɪɡeɪt/

congregate

聚集, 集合
Meaning
to gather together in a group; to assemble
Example
People congregate in the town square every evening.
人们每天晚上都会在市中心的广场上聚集。
A2 adjective /kjuːt/

cute

可爱
Meaning
attractive in a pretty or endearing way
Example
That puppy is so cute!
那只小狗真可爱!
C2 noun /ˈkɒŋ.ɡru.əns/

congruence

协调性
Meaning
Harmony, compatibility and agreement between different elements.
Example
The congruence between their ideas made collaboration easy.
他们思想的协调性使得合作变得轻松。
B1 adjective /ˈkæʒ.u.əl/

Casual

轻松和无忧; 偶然发生; 非正式
Meaning
relaxed and unconcerned; happening by chance; informal
Example
He wore casual clothes to the party.
他穿着休闲衣服去参加了聚会。
C1 adjective /ˈkælkjʊleɪtɪŋ/

calculating

精明的
Meaning
acting in a scheming and ruthlessly determined way
Example
He had a cold and calculating approach to business.
他在商业上采取了冷酷而精明的态度。
C2 adjective /ˈkjʊərətɪv/

curative

治愈性
Meaning
Able to cure disease or restore health.
Example
The doctor prescribed a curative treatment for the illness.
医生为疾病开出了治愈性的治疗方案。
C2 noun /ˌser.əˈbreɪ.ʃən/

cerebration

脑力活动
Meaning
the process of thinking or using the brain actively
Example
The lecture sparked intense cerebration among the students.
这场讲座激发了学生们的强烈脑力活动。
B1 adjective /kənˈvɪnst/

convinced

确信的
Meaning
completely certain or sure about something
Example
She was convinced that he was telling the truth.
她确信他在说实话。
C2 noun /ˈkæn.toʊ/

canto

Meaning
A main division of a long poem, especially in epic poetry.
Example
The Divine Comedy is divided into several cantos.
神曲被分为几个章节。
B2 noun /kəmˈpɑːrt.mənt/

Compartment

车厢
Meaning
a separate section or division of a larger space, especially in a train
Example
We found seats in the first-class compartment.
我们在头等舱车厢找到了座位。
B2 noun /ˈkæp.tɪv/

Captive

俘虏
Meaning
a person who has been taken prisoner or an animal that has been confined
Example
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。
C1 adjective/noun /ˈkɜːrsɪv/

cursive

斜体字
Meaning
Written with characters joined together in a flowing manner.
Example
The teacher asked students to write the essay in cursive handwriting.
老师让学生用斜体字写作文。
C1 noun /kənˈtʃɛrtoʊ/

concerto

音乐作品
Meaning
a musical composition for one or more solo instruments accompanied by an orchestra
Example
She played a Mozart concerto with the orchestra.
她与乐队一起演奏了莫扎特的协奏曲。
B2 noun /kənˈvɪk.ʃən/

conviction

信念
Meaning
A firmly held belief or opinion.
Example
She spoke with conviction, making everyone believe her.
她充满信念地说话,使每个人都相信她。
B1 noun /ˈtʃɛərˌwʊmən/

chairwoman

女主席
Meaning
a woman who presides over a meeting, committee, or organization; a female leader of a board or council
Example
She was elected chairwoman of the company after years of experience.
在多年的经验之后,她被选为公司的女主席。
C1 adjective /ˈkɔːrdiəl/

Cordial

亲切的; 真诚的; 热情的
Meaning
warmly friendly; sincere; heartfelt
Example
She gave us a cordial welcome at the front door.
她在门口给了我们热情的欢迎。
A2 noun /ˈkændi/

candy

糖果
Meaning
a sweet food made with sugar or chocolate, often in small pieces
Example
The children were excited to get candy on Halloween.
孩子们在万圣节兴奋地收到糖果。
B1 noun /ˈkɑn.træst/

Contrast

对比; 差异; 比较
Meaning
the state of being strikingly different from something else; comparison showing differences
Example
The contrast between city life and rural life is quite remarkable.
城市生活和乡村生活之间的对比相当显著。
C1 noun /kəˈnʌn.drəm/

conundrum

复杂的问题或谜题
Meaning
A complex problem or puzzle without an easy solution
Example
The ethical conundrum puzzled the researchers.
这个道德困境让研究人员感到困惑。
B1 verb kənˈsjuːmz

consumes

消耗
Meaning
Use up (a resource); eat, drink, or ingest (food or drink).
Example
An individual consumes around 20 kg of plastic annually.
一个人每年消耗大约 20 公斤塑料。
B1 verb /ˈkɒntrækt/

contract

签订合同
Meaning
to make smaller; to enter into a formal agreement
Example
The company will contract a new supplier for materials.
公司将签订新的供应商合同。
B2 noun ˈkrɪt.ɪ.kəl ˈθɪŋ.kɪŋ

critical thinking

批判性思维
Meaning
The objective analysis and evaluation of an issue in order to form a judgment.
Example
Critical thinking helps in making informed decisions.
批判性思维有助于做出明智的决定。
B1 adjective /kənˈsɪdərəbl/

considerable

相当的
Meaning
large in amount, size, or importance
Example
The project required a considerable amount of time and money.
该项目需要相当多的时间和金钱。
A2 noun /ˌkɒnvəˈseɪʃn/

conversation

对话
Meaning
an informal talk between two or more people, in which ideas, feelings, and thoughts are exchanged
Example
We had a long conversation about future plans.
我们就未来的计划进行了长时间的对话。
C1 noun /ˈkaʊntərˌpɔɪnt/

counterpoint

对比点
Meaning
an argument, idea, or theme contrasting with another; also a musical term for independent melody
Example
Her calm attitude was a counterpoint to his anger.
她的平静态度是他愤怒的对比点。
A1 noun /kəmˈpjuːtə(r)/

computer

计算机
Meaning
an electronic device for storing and processing data
Example
I bought a new computer for my office work.
我为我的办公室工作买了台新电脑。
A2 noun /kənˌɡrætʃ.əˈleɪ.ʃənz/

Congratulations

祝贺
Meaning
words expressing praise for an achievement or good wishes on a special occasion
Example
Congratulations on your promotion! You really deserved this success.
恭喜晋升!你真的值得这次成功。
C1 verb /ˈkriːmeɪt/

cremate

火化
Meaning
to burn a dead body to ashes as a funeral rite
Example
According to his wishes, they cremated his body after the funeral.
按照他的意愿,他们在葬礼后火化了他的遗体。
B2 noun ˌkɒn.fɪ.den.ʃiˈæl.ɪ.ti

confidentiality

保密性
Meaning
The state of keeping or being kept secret or private
Example
Confidentiality is crucial in data security.
保密性对数据安全至关重要。
C2 noun /ˈkɒd.ɪ.sɪl/

codicil

遗嘱附录
Meaning
a legal document that makes changes or additions to an existing will
Example
He added a codicil to his will to include his granddaughter.
他在遗嘱中添加了一份附录,以包括他的孙女。
B2 noun /ˌkɑn.frənˈteɪ.ʃən/

Confrontation

对抗
Meaning
a hostile or argumentative meeting or situation between opposing parties; direct challenge or opposition
Example
The confrontation between the two leaders ended without any agreement.
两位领导人之间的对抗以没有任何协议结束。
C1 verb /kənˈvɜːrdʒ/

converge

汇合
Meaning
to come together from different directions; to meet at a point
Example
The roads converge at the city center.
这些路在市中心汇合。
C2 noun /kɪˈrɒpədɪst/

chiropodist

足病医生
Meaning
A healthcare professional who diagnoses and treats foot problems.
Example
The chiropodist treated her painful corns and calluses.
足病医生治疗了她痛苦的鸡眼和老茧。
C2 noun, adjective /klɛərˈvɔɪənt/

clairvoyant

Meaning
a person who claims to have clairvoyance; having the ability to see beyond normal senses
Example
The clairvoyant predicted that she would travel abroad soon.
B2 adjective /ˈsɜːrkjələr/

circular

圆形的
Meaning
shaped like a circle; round in form
Example
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。
A2 verb /tʃɪər/

cheer

欢呼
Meaning
to shout in encouragement or support; to make someone feel happier
Example
The fans cheered loudly when their team scored a goal.
当他们的队伍得分时,球迷大声欢呼。
B2 adjective /ˈtʃuː.zi/

Choosey/Choosy

挑剔的; 非常挑选的; 对喜欢或接受的东西非常挑剔
Meaning
very careful in choosing; selective; particular about what one likes or accepts
Example
He's very choosy about the restaurants where he eats.
他对他吃的餐馆非常挑剔。
B2 noun /kraɪst/

christ

基督
Meaning
the title given to Jesus, considered the Messiah in Christianity
Example
Christ is central to Christian faith.
基督是基督教信仰的核心。
C1 noun /kənˈveɪəns/

conveyance

运输
Meaning
The action or process of transporting or carrying someone or something from one place to another.
Example
The conveyance of goods was delayed due to bad weather.
由于恶劣的天气,货物的运输被延迟。
B2 verb /ˈtʃɛrɪʃ/

cherish

珍惜
Meaning
To hold something dear, to love and protect, or to keep a hope or memory alive.
Example
She cherishes the memories of her childhood home.
她珍惜她童年的家园的回忆。
C2 noun /ˈkruːɪt/

cruet

小容器
Meaning
a small container, especially for salt, pepper, oil, or vinegar, used at a dining table
Example
She filled the cruet with olive oil for the salad.
她将橄榄油倒入调味瓶中,为沙拉准备。
B2 adjective /ˈkɜːrtiəs/

courteous

有礼貌的
Meaning
polite, respectful, or considerate in manner
Example
The staff at the hotel were very courteous to all guests.
酒店的员工对所有客人都非常有礼貌。
B1 noun /ˈsɪtɪzənʃɪp/

citizenship

国籍
Meaning
the status of being a recognized member of a state or country, with rights and duties
Example
He applied for American citizenship after living there for ten years.
他在美国生活了十年后申请了美国国籍。
C2 noun /kəˈtæb.ə.lɪ.zəm/

catabolism

分解代谢
Meaning
The breakdown of complex molecules in living organisms to form simpler ones together with the release of energy; destructive metabolism.
Example
Catabolism plays a crucial role in cellular energy production.
分解代谢在细胞能量生产中起着至关重要的作用。
A1 verb /kʊk/

cook

烹饪
Meaning
to prepare food by heating; to make food ready to eat
Example
My mother loves to cook traditional dishes.
我妈妈喜欢做传统菜肴。
C2 noun /ˈklaɪmɪŋ fɪʃ/

Climbing-fish

爬树鱼
Meaning
a type of fish that can climb trees and survive out of water for short periods
Example
The climbing-fish can move from one pond to another by climbing trees.
爬树鱼可以通过爬树从一个池塘移动到另一个池塘。
C2 noun /ˈkæθoʊd/

cathode

负极
Meaning
The negative electrode in a device such as a battery or tube, where electrons enter.
Example
The cathode emits electrons in the tube.
阴极在管中发射电子。
B2 adjective /ˈtʃær.ɪ.tə.bəl/

Charitable

慈善的; 慷慨的; 仁慈的
Meaning
generous in giving to those in need; showing kindness
Example
She is known for her charitable work in the community.
她因在社区的慈善工作而闻名。
C2 adjective /kənˈvɪviəl/

convivial

友好、活跃和愉快;社交
Meaning
friendly, lively, and enjoyable; sociable
Example
The party had a convivial atmosphere with music and laughter.
派对上有着充满活力的氛围,伴随着音乐和欢笑。
C2 adjective /ˈkɒr.ə.ɡeɪ.tɪd/

corrugated

波纹状或折叠的
Meaning
shaped into ridges and grooves; wrinkled or folded
Example
The roof was made of corrugated metal sheets.
屋顶是由波纹状金属板制成的。
B2 noun /ˈkloʊʒər/

closure

关闭
Meaning
the action or process of closing something, or the sense of finality or resolution.
Example
The closure of the company left many employees without jobs.
公司的关闭使许多员工失业。
A2 adjective /kəˈneɪdiən/

canadian

加拿大的
Meaning
Relating to Canada or its people.
Example
She enjoys Canadian culture and traditions.
她喜欢加拿大的文化和传统。
C2 noun /ˈkɒrənɛt/

coronet

小王冠
Meaning
a small crown, especially one worn by a prince, princess, or noble
Example
She wore a delicate coronet on her head for the ceremony.
她为仪式戴上了一顶精致的小王冠。
C1 noun /kɒzˈmɒlədʒi/

cosmology

宇宙学
Meaning
the science of the origin and development of the universe
Example
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。
C1 noun /ˈkɒrənər/

coroner

法医
Meaning
an official who investigates sudden, violent, or suspicious deaths
Example
The coroner determined the cause of death was natural.
法医确定死亡原因是自然的。
C2 noun /ˈtʃæt.əl/

chattel

动产 / 个人财产
Meaning
a personal possession; historically, movable property including slaves
Example
In the past, slaves were considered the chattel of their owners.
在过去,奴隶被视为他们主人的动产。
C1 noun /koʊˈhɪr.əns/

coherence

一致性
Meaning
The quality of being logical and consistent; forming a unified whole.
Example
The essay lacked coherence, making it hard to follow.
这篇文章缺乏一致性,难以理解。
B2 verb /ˈkɑːmpənseɪt/

compensate

赔偿
Meaning
to give something to make up for loss or damage; to counterbalance
Example
The company will compensate employees for overtime work.
公司将为加班支付赔偿。
C1 adjective /kənˈtraɪvd/

contrived

人为的或强迫的;不自然或自发的
Meaning
artificial or forced; not natural or spontaneous
Example
The ending of the movie felt contrived and unrealistic.
电影的结局感觉造作且不真实。
C1 noun sɜːrˈkeɪdiən ˈrɪðəm

circadian rhythm

生物钟
Meaning
The body's natural sleep-wake cycle that occurs within 24 hours
Example
Exposure to natural light regulates the circadian rhythm.
暴露在自然光下会调节生物钟。
A2 noun /ˈtʃer.i/

Cherry

樱桃
Meaning
a small round red or black fruit with a hard seed inside
Example
She picked fresh cherries from the tree in her garden.
她从花园的树上摘下了新鲜的樱桃。
B1 noun /ˈkriːtʃər/

creature

生物
Meaning
A living being, especially an animal.
Example
The forest is full of strange creatures.
森林里充满了奇怪的生物。
A2 verb /kəˈnɛkt/

connect

连接
Meaning
To join or fasten together; to establish a link or relationship.
Example
Social media helps us connect with others.
社交媒体帮助我们与他人连接。
C2 verb /ˈkɔː.tə.raɪz/

cauterize

烧灼
Meaning
to burn tissue to stop bleeding or prevent infection
Example
The doctor cauterized the wound to stop the bleeding.
医生烧灼伤口以止血。
C1 adjective kəʊˈhiː.sɪv

cohesive

凝聚力强
Meaning
Characterized by or causing cohesion; forming a united whole.
Example
The team displayed a cohesive strategy.
团队展示了一个凝聚力强的战略。
C2 noun kəmˈpʌŋk.ʃən

compunction

悔恨
Meaning
A feeling of guilt or moral scruple that prevents or follows the doing of something bad.
Example
He felt compunction after lying to his friend.
他说谎后感到悔恨。
B2 noun ˈkɔːrəl ˈriːfs

Coral Reefs

珊瑚礁
Meaning
Underwater structures made from calcium carbonate secreted by corals, forming diverse marine ecosystems.
Example
Saint Martin's Island is known for its coral reefs.
圣马丁岛以其珊瑚礁而闻名。
C1 noun /ˈkɒl.ə.bəʊn/

Collar-bone

锁骨
Meaning
either of the pair of bones joining the breastbone to the shoulder blades; clavicle
Example
He broke his collar-bone in the accident.
他在事故中摔断了锁骨。
B2 noun /ˌkɒrəˈleɪʃən/

correlation

相关
Meaning
a mutual relationship or connection between two or more things
Example
Researchers found a strong correlation between diet and heart disease.
研究人员发现饮食与心脏病之间有着强烈的相关性。
B2 adjective /ˈtʃaɪld.laɪk/

Childlike

像孩子一样; 天真和信任; 纯净和简单
Meaning
innocent and trusting like a child; having the good qualities of a child; pure and simple
Example
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。
B2 noun /ˈkɑr.ɡoʊ ʃɪp/

Cargo ship

货船
Meaning
a ship or vessel that carries goods and materials from one port to another
Example
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。
B1 noun ˈkʌrənsi

currency

货币
Meaning
A system of money in general use in a particular country; the fact or quality of being generally accepted or in use.
Example
Dual currency systems were proposed.
提议了双货币系统。
B1 noun /səˈlɛbrɪti/

celebrity

名人
Meaning
a famous person, especially in entertainment or sports
Example
The celebrity was surrounded by fans at the airport.
这位名人在机场被粉丝围住了。
A2 adjective /ˈsɜːr.tən/

Certain

确定的;确信的;毫无疑问的
Meaning
confident and sure; without doubt; definitely true
Example
I am certain that we will succeed.
我确信我们会成功。
C1 adjective /kənˈtɪɡ.ju.əs/

contiguous

相邻
Meaning
sharing a common border; touching
Example
The two continguous houses shared a wall.
这两座相邻的房子共享了一面墙。
C2 noun /kənˈfɛsər/

confessor

忏悔者
Meaning
A person who confesses sins or secrets, especially to a priest.
Example
The confessor listened patiently to the troubled man.
忏悔者耐心地听着困扰的男人。
B2 verb /kəˈmɛnd/

commend

表扬
Meaning
to praise formally or officially
Example
The teacher commended the students for their hard work.
老师表扬了学生们的努力。
C2 noun ˌkɒdʒɪˈteɪʃən

cogitation

沉思, 思考
Meaning
The action of thinking deeply about something; contemplation
Example
After much cogitation, he made the final decision.
经过深思熟虑后,他做出了最终决定。
B2 noun /ˌsɜːrtɪfɪˈkeɪʃən/

certification

认证
Meaning
the process of officially recognizing or confirming that something or someone meets required standards; an official document proving qualification
Example
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。
C1 noun /ˌkɔːriˈɒɡrəfi/

choreography

编舞
Meaning
The art of designing and arranging dances and movements.
Example
The choreography of the ballet was breathtaking.
芭蕾舞的编舞令人惊叹。
C1 noun ˈkɒnfluəns

confluence

汇流
Meaning
An act or process of merging.
Example
The confluence of ideas from different cultures created a rich discussion.
来自不同文化的思想汇流,创造了一场丰富的讨论。
B2 noun /ˌkoʊəˈlɪʃən/

coalition

联盟
Meaning
a temporary alliance of distinct parties, persons, or states for joint action
Example
Several parties formed a coalition to pass the new law.
几个党派组成了一个联盟来通过新法律。
C1 adjective, noun /ˈkɔːrpərəl/

corporal

军士
Meaning
relating to the body; a low-ranking officer in the military
Example
He suffered a corporal punishment for his mistake.
他因为犯错误而遭受了体罚。
C1 adjective /ˈkræfti/

crafty

狡猾的, 精明的, 狡诈的
Meaning
skilled at achieving goals through cunning or deceit; sly
Example
The crafty fox evaded the hunters again.
狡猾的狐狸再次躲过了猎人的追捕。
B2 verb /kənˈtɛnd/

contend

竞争,主张
Meaning
to strive or compete for something; to assert earnestly
Example
Athletes from around the world contend for the championship.
来自世界各地的运动员为冠军而争斗。
A1 verb /kliːn/

clean

清洁
Meaning
To make something free from dirt, marks, or mess.
Example
She cleaned the kitchen before the guests arrived.
她在客人到来之前清洁了厨房。
C2 adjective /ˈsɜːrkəmskraɪbd/

circumscribed

受限的
Meaning
restricted or limited in scope or freedom
Example
Her freedom of choice was circumscribed by social rules.
她的选择自由受社会规则的限制。
B2 noun /ˈkɒmənˌteɪtər/

commentator

解说员
Meaning
a person who reports and discusses events, especially on TV or radio
Example
The commentator described the football match in detail.
解说员详细描述了足球比赛。
C2 noun /ˈkloʊtʃər/

cloture

辩论结束程序
Meaning
a procedure for ending a debate and taking a vote.
Example
The Senate invoked cloture to end the lengthy debate.
参议院启动了辩论结束程序以结束长时间的辩论。
B2 adjective /ˈkʌnɪŋ/

cunning

狡猾
Meaning
Having or showing skill in achieving one's ends by deceit or evasion; cleverness in a tricky way.
Example
The cunning fox tricked the farmer.
狡猾的狐狸欺骗了农夫。
C2 noun /ʃɪˈfɒn/

chiffon

雪纺
Meaning
A lightweight, sheer fabric often used in dresses or scarves.
Example
She wore a beautiful chiffon dress at the party.
她在派对上穿了一件美丽的雪纺裙子。
B1 noun /ˈkætl/

cattle

幸福
Meaning
large domesticated animals such as cows and bulls that are kept on a farm for their milk, meat, or hides
Example
The farmer owns a herd of cattle that graze near the river.
她在收到奖项时无法掩饰她的幸福。
C1 noun /ˈkæviˌæt/

caveat

警告
Meaning
a warning or condition to be considered before taking action
Example
The proposal was accepted with one caveat.
该提案在附带警告的情况下被接受。
B1 noun /kənˈsʌltənt/

consultant

顾问
Meaning
A professional who provides expert advice in a particular area.
Example
The company hired a consultant to improve its marketing strategy.
公司聘请了一位顾问来改善其市场营销战略。
C1 verb /ˈkɒnsɪkreɪt/

consecrate

奉献
Meaning
to make something sacred, usually through a religious ceremony
Example
The church was consecrated by the bishop.
教堂由主教奉献。
C2 adjective /ˈklɔɪ.ɪŋ/

cloying

腻人的
Meaning
too sweet, rich, or sentimental, making it unpleasant
Example
The dessert was so cloying that I couldn't finish it.
甜点太腻人了,我吃不下去。
B1 noun /kənˈfjuː.ʒən/

Confusion

混乱, 迷惑, 混淆
Meaning
lack of understanding; uncertainty; the state of being bewildered or unclear in one's mind
Example
There was confusion about the meeting time, so half the team arrived late.
关于会议时间存在混淆,因此一半团队迟到了。
A1 verb /klɪr/

clear

清理
Meaning
to remove obstructions; to make clean or transparent
Example
Please clear the table after dinner.
请在晚餐后清理桌子。
B2 noun ˈkæp.ɪ.təl.ɪ.zəm

capitalism

资本主义
Meaning
An economic system where trade, industry and production are privately owned and operated for profit.
Example
Capitalism encourages innovation and competition.
资本主义鼓励创新和竞争。
C2 adjective /ˈkrɒtʃ.ə.ti/

crotchety

脾气坏
Meaning
bad-tempered, easily annoyed, and often complaining
Example
The crotchety old man yelled at the children for playing near his house.
那个脾气坏的老人对在他家附近玩耍的孩子们大喊。
B1 noun kəˈmɪt.mənts

commitments

承诺
Meaning
Formal pledges or promises to do something, especially in terms of obligations or agreements.
Example
Global commitments to renewable energy are increasing.
全球对可再生能源的承诺正在增加。
A1 noun /ˈtʃɪk.ən/

Chicken

Meaning
a domestic fowl kept for its eggs or meat; the meat of this bird used as food
Example
The chicken laid fresh eggs every morning.
这只鸡每天早上都会下新鲜的蛋。
C1 noun /ˈsɛntɪˌliːtər/

centiliter

Meaning
A metric unit of capacity equal to one hundredth of a liter.
Example
The recipe calls for 20 centiliters of milk.
A1 noun /ˈkæm.rə/

camera

Meaning
a device used for taking photographs or recording videos
Example
She bought a new camera for her photography class.
B1 noun /ˈsiːlɪŋ/

ceiling

天花板
Meaning
the upper interior surface of a room
Example
The ceiling of the hall was painted beautifully.
大厅的天花板被美丽地油漆了。
C1 noun /ˈkæv.əl.ri/

Cavalry

骑兵
Meaning
soldiers who fight on horseback; the part of an army formerly composed of troops on horseback
Example
The cavalry charged across the field with great speed.
骑兵以极快的速度冲过了田野。
C2 noun /ˈkɒl.ə.kwi/

colloquy

正式对话
Meaning
A formal conversation or dialogue, often on serious or academic topics.
Example
The professors engaged in a deep colloquy about the future of education.
教授们就教育的未来进行了深入的对话。
C2 noun /koʊˈædʒətər/

coadjutor

助手
Meaning
a person who helps or assists another, especially in a religious or official capacity
Example
The bishop appointed a coadjutor to assist him with his duties.
主教任命了一位助手来协助他完成职责。
C1 adjective /kənˈɡrɛʃənl/

congressional

国会的
Meaning
relating to a congress, especially the US Congress
Example
The bill received strong congressional support.
该法案获得了强烈的国会支持。
B2 noun /kleɪ/

clay

黏土
Meaning
a natural material made of fine earth that becomes hard when baked, used for making pottery
Example
The artist molded the wet clay into a beautiful vase.
艺术家把湿黏土塑造成一个美丽的花瓶。
A1 noun /koʊld drɪŋk/

Cold drink

冷饮
Meaning
A chilled beverage; a refreshing drink served cold
Example
I ordered a cold drink to beat the summer heat.
我点了一杯冷饮来缓解夏天的热度。
B2 adjective /ˈkaʊntləs/

countless

数不胜数
Meaning
too many to be counted; innumerable
Example
There are countless stars in the sky.
天上有数不清的星星。
C2 adjective kaɪˈmɛr.ɪ.kəl

chimerical

幻想的,不现实的
Meaning
Illusory or impossible to achieve; existing only in imagination.
Example
His chimerical ideas often baffled realists.
他的幻想的想法常常让现实主义者困惑。