C2 noun /kænˈtɑː.tə/

cantata

康塔塔

Meaning

A vocal composition with instrumental accompaniment, typically in several movements, often involving a choir.

Example

The choir performed a beautiful cantata during the festival.

合唱团在节日期间演唱了美丽的康塔塔。

B2 noun /ˈkɒmjʊnɪst/

communist

Meaning

a person who supports or believes in the principles of communism

Example

The communist ideology aims for a classless society.

B2 adjective ˌkɒn.trəˈvɜː.ʃəl

controversial

有争议的

Meaning

Giving rise to public disagreement or heated discussion.

Example

The policy remains controversial.

该政策仍然存在争议。

B2 adjective /kənˈdʒɛstɪd/

congested

拥堵

Meaning

Blocked up with too much traffic or crowding.

Example

The road was congested during rush hour.

在高峰时段，路上非常拥堵。

B2 noun /ˈkɒpə/

copper

铜

Meaning

a reddish-brown metal used for electrical wiring, coins, and more

Example

Copper is a good conductor of electricity.

铜是良好的电力导体。

C1 noun /kræɡ/

crag

陡峭的悬崖或岩石面

Meaning

a steep or rugged cliff or rock face

Example

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。

C2 verb /ˈkʌzən/

cozen

欺骗，诈骗

Meaning

to deceive, cheat, or trick someone

Example

He cozened the old man out of his money.

他欺骗了老人并夺走了他的錢。

C1 noun /krəˈvæs/

crevasse

深裂缝

Meaning

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

Example

The climbers carefully crossed the icy crevasse.

登山者小心地越过了冰冷的裂缝。

B2 noun /kəʊˌɔːdɪˈneɪʃən/

coordination

协调

Meaning

the process of organizing different elements to work together effectively

Example

The coordination between the teams was flawless.

团队之间的协调无可挑剔。

B1 noun /ˈkændɪdeɪt/

candidate

候选人

Meaning

A person who applies for a job or is nominated for election.

Example

The candidate gave a strong speech during the debate.

候选人在辩论期间发表了强有力的演讲。

C1 noun /ˈkærət/

carat

宝石重量单位

Meaning

a unit of weight for precious stones, equal to 200 milligrams

Example

She received a two-carat diamond ring for her engagement.

她收到了一个两克拉的钻石戒指作为订婚礼物。

A2 adjective, noun /ˈkloʊsər/

closer

更近，结束者

Meaning

more near in distance or relationship; someone or something that concludes an activity

Example

She moved closer to the window.

她走得更靠近窗户。

C2 noun /kɒzˈmɒɡ.ə.ni/

cosmogony

宇宙起源学

Meaning

the study or theory of the origin of the universe

Example

The book provides an overview of different cosmogonies throughout history.

这本书提供了关于历史上不同宇宙起源学的概述。

C2 noun /ˈʃɑːrlətən/

charlatan

江湖郎中

Meaning

a person who pretends to have knowledge or skills that they do not really possess; a fraud

Example

The so-called healer was exposed as a charlatan.

那位自称为治愈者的人被揭露为一个江湖郎中。

B2 noun ˌkɒn.stɪˈtjuː.ʃən

constitution

宪法

Meaning

A body of fundamental principles or established precedents according to which a state is governed.

Example

Constitutional reforms ensure equity.

宪法改革确保公平。

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。

C1 adjective /klaɪˈmæktɪk/

climactic

高潮的

Meaning

Relating to the most exciting or important moment of something.

Example

The film ended with a climactic battle scene.

电影以一场高潮的战斗场景结束。

A1 verb /ˈkæri/

carry

携带

Meaning

To support and move something or someone from one place to another.

Example

She carried the bag across the street.

她把包从街对面带了过来。

C2 noun /kəˈraʊzl/

carousal

喧闹的聚会

Meaning

A noisy or lively drinking party or festivity.

Example

They were exhausted after a night of wild carousal.

他们在一晚狂欢的喧闹聚会后感到筋疲力尽。

B2 noun /kənˈvɜː.ʃən/

Conversion

转化，变化，转变

Meaning

The process of changing or causing something to change from one form to another.

Example

High website conversion rates indicate effective marketing.

高网站转化率表明有效的市场营销。

B2 noun /kənˌtɪn.juˈeɪ.ʃən/

continuation

延续

Meaning

the action of carrying something on over time; extension

Example

The continuation of the series was announced after the finale.

系列的延续在结局后宣布。

A2 noun; verb /tʃæt/

chat

聊天

Meaning

an informal conversation; to talk in a friendly, informal way

Example

We had a long chat after dinner.

晚饭后我们聊了很久。

B2 noun /ˈsel.ər.i/

Celery

芹菜

Meaning

a green vegetable with long crisp stems that can be eaten raw or cooked

Example

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。

A2 adjective /ˈtʃɪə.fəl/

Cheerful

愉快的; 乐观的; 充满喜悦

Meaning

happy and optimistic; full of joy and good spirits; bright and lively

Example

She has a cheerful personality that brightens everyone's day.

她有一个愉快的个性，照亮了每个人的日子。

A2 verb /kaʊnt/

count

计数

Meaning

to determine the total number of something

Example

She carefully counted the money on the table.

她小心翼翼地数着桌子上的钱。

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。

C1 verb /kraʊtʃ/

crouch

Meaning

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

Example

The cat crouched before leaping at its prey.

C2 noun /ˈkɔːrmərənt/

cormorant

一种大黑色海鸟，通过潜水捕捉鱼类

Meaning

a large black sea bird that catches fish by diving

Example

The cormorant perched on the rock, drying its wings after a dive.

鸬鹚停在岩石上，潜水后晾干翅膀。

B2 noun /kəˈkeɪn/

cocaine

可卡因 (毒品)

Meaning

a powerful and addictive illegal drug made from coca leaves

Example

He was arrested for possessing cocaine.

他因拥有可卡因而被逮捕。

C1 phrase ˌkæt.əˈɡɒr.ɪ.kəl.i rɪˈfjuː.tɪd

categorically refuted

完全驳回

Meaning

Completely and absolutely denied or disproved.

Example

The claims were categorically refuted by officials.

这些主张完全被官方驳回。

C1 noun /ˈkɒnsəl/

consul

领事 / 大使

Meaning

an official appointed by a government to live in a foreign city and protect its citizens and interests there

Example

The consul assisted travelers who lost their passports.

领事帮助了那些丢失护照的旅行者。

C1 noun /kənˈfɛdərəsi/

confederacy

联邦

Meaning

a group of states, people, or organizations united for a common purpose

Example

The southern states formed a confederacy during the civil war.

南方各州在内战期间组成了联邦。

B2 adjective /ˈkjuːbən/

cuban

古巴的

Meaning

relating to Cuba, its people, or its culture

Example

We enjoyed delicious Cuban coffee at the café.

我们在咖啡馆享用了美味的古巴咖啡。

C1 noun /kɑːrˈtɒɡrəfi/

cartography

制图学

Meaning

The science or practice of drawing maps.

Example

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。

A1 noun /keɪk/

Cake

蛋糕

Meaning

a sweet baked dessert made from flour, sugar, and other ingredients

Example

They ordered a chocolate cake for the birthday party.

他们为生日聚会订购了一个巧克力蛋糕。

C2 adjective /krɪˈpʌskjʊlər/

crepuscular

与黄昏相关

Meaning

relating to twilight or active during twilight

Example

Bats are crepuscular animals, most active at dawn and dusk.

蝙蝠是黄昏活动的动物，在黎明和黄昏时最活跃。

B1 verb /kənˈvɜːrt/

convert

转换

Meaning

to change from one form to another; to transform

Example

We can convert this room into an office.

我们可以把这个房间转换成办公室。

C2 noun /ˈkɔːfər/

coffer

箱子

Meaning

A strongbox or small chest for holding valuables, often used metaphorically for funds or financial reserves.

Example

The city's coffers were drained after the costly project.

昂贵的项目后，城市的资金库被耗尽了。

C1 noun, adjective /ˈsɛntənəri/ or /sɛnˈtɛnəri/

centenary

百年纪念

Meaning

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

Example

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。

C1 verb /kənˈdəʊn/

condone

宽容

Meaning

To accept or allow behavior that is morally wrong or offensive.

Example

The manager refused to condone harassment in the workplace.

经理拒绝在工作场所宽容骚扰。

C1 adjective /ˈkɔːʃənˌɛri/

cautionary

警示性的

Meaning

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

Example

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。

B2 noun /ˌkrɛd.ɪˈbɪl.ɪ.ti/

credibility

可信度

Meaning

The quality of being trusted and believed in; trustworthiness.

Example

His credibility as a leader remains unquestioned.

他作为领导者的可信度无可争议。

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 verb /krʌʃ/

crush

Meaning

to press or squeeze something so hard that it is damaged or destroyed

Example

He accidentally crushed the paper cup in his hand.

B1 noun /ˌkæl.kjəˈleɪ.ʃən/

Calculation

计算

Meaning

a mathematical determination of the size or number of something

Example

His calculation of the total cost was accurate to the penny.

他的总成本计算准确到分。

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。

A2 adjective /ˈkɒmɪk/

comic

喜剧的

Meaning

causing or meant to cause laughter

Example

The movie had several comic scenes.

这部电影有几个喜剧场景。

C2 adjective ˈkoʊ.dʒənt

cogent

有说服力的

Meaning

Clear, logical, and convincing.

Example

His cogent argument convinced the jury.

他的有力论点说服了陪审团。

A2 noun /ˈklɑːsmeɪt/

classmate

同学

Meaning

a person who is in the same class or course of study as another

Example

I met one of my old classmates at the university event.

我在大学活动中遇到了一位老同学。

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。

B1 adjective kənˈsɪs.tənt

consistent

一致的

Meaning

Acting or done in the same way over time, especially so as to be fair or accurate.

Example

Consistent performance leads to success.

持续的表现导致成功。

C2 noun /ˈkɒntrəriz/

contraries

对立的事物

Meaning

things that are completely different or opposite to each other

Example

Freedom and slavery are contraries in every sense.

自由与奴隶制在各个方面都是对立的。

C1 noun /ˈkæptər/

captor

劫持者

Meaning

a person or group who has captured someone or something

Example

The hostage managed to escape from his captors.

人质成功从劫持者那里逃脱。

C2 verb /ˌkaʊntərˈveɪl/

countervail

抵消

Meaning

to offset or counteract the effect of something

Example

The benefits of the new policy countervail its drawbacks.

新政策的好处抵消了它的缺点。

C2 noun /kæd/

Cad

坏蛋; 粗鲁

Meaning

a man who behaves dishonorably, especially toward women

Example

Everyone at the party avoided him because he was known to be a cad.

派对上的每个人都避开了他，因为他以一个坏蛋著称。

B2 verb /kənˈsiːd/

concede

Meaning

to admit something is true or valid, often reluctantly

Example

She finally conceded that she was wrong.

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 /ˌkɒntrəˈvɜːrt/

controvert

反驳

Meaning

to dispute or argue against; to contradict

Example

The scientist controversed the previous research findings.

科学家反驳了之前的研究结果。

C1 noun /kənˈstɪtʃuənsi/

constituency

选区

Meaning

A geographical area whose residents elect a representative to a legislative body.

Example

She campaigned tirelessly across her constituency.

她在自己的选区内不知疲倦地竞选。

C2 noun /ˈkæriən/

carrion

腐肉

Meaning

the decaying flesh of dead animals

Example

Vultures feed on carrion left in the fields.

秃鹫在田野中觅食腐肉。

C2 noun ˌkɒmpjʊˈteɪʃənəl kəˌmjuːnɪˈkeɪʃən

computational communication

计算通信

Meaning

Digital exchange and automated interaction; the use of computational methods and systems to facilitate communication and information sharing.

Example

Computational communication is reshaping how we share information.

计算通信正在重塑我们共享信息的方式。

A2 adverb /ˈker.fə.li/

Carefully

小心地

Meaning

with great attention and caution; thoughtfully and attentively

Example

Please read the instructions carefully.

请仔细阅读说明书。

B1 noun ˈtʃɑː.dʒɪŋ

charging

充电

Meaning

The process of supplying electrical energy to recharge a battery or power source.

Example

Electric vehicle charging stations are increasing in cities.

电动车充电站在城市中越来越多。

C1 noun /ˈkɒnsjʊlət/

consulate

领事馆

Meaning

the building or office where a consul works

Example

He went to the consulate to renew his visa.

他去了领事馆续签他的签证。

C1 noun /kæʃ/

cache

缓存

Meaning

A hidden storage of items or a high-speed memory in computing.

Example

The hikers found a cache of supplies hidden under the rocks.

远足者在岩石下发现了一个隐藏的物资存储。

B2 adjective kɒnˈtek.stju.əl

contextual

情境的

Meaning

Depending on or relating to the circumstances or setting; context-dependent.

Example

Contextual meaning changes depending on usage.

上下文意义根据使用情况而变化。

C2 adjective /ˈkɔːpjʊlənt/

corpulent

肥胖的, 胖

Meaning

fat or obese; having a large bulky body

Example

The corpulent man struggled to fit into the small chair.

那个肥胖的男人努力地坐进了小椅子。

A2 noun /kɔːrs/

course

课程，路径或一组教育课程

Meaning

a direction, path, or a set of educational lessons

Example

She enrolled in a computer science course.

她报名参加了计算机科学课程。

C1 noun /kuːp/

coop

鸡或其他鸟类的一个小围栏或笼子

Meaning

a small enclosure or cage for chickens or other birds

Example

The farmer checked the chickens in the coop every morning.

农民每天早上检查鸡舍里的鸡。

B2 noun /ˈkɒn.trɪ.bjʊ.tər/

contributor

贡献者

Meaning

a person who gives something to help achieve a result

Example

He was a regular contributor to the local newspaper.

他是当地报纸的常驻贡献者。

C2 adjective /ˈkæloʊ/

callow

不成熟

Meaning

Inexperienced and immature.

Example

The callow intern made several mistakes on his first day.

那个缺乏经验的实习生在第一天犯了几个错误。

B1 adjective ˈkruː.ʃəl

crucial

至关重要

Meaning

Decisive or critical, especially in the success or failure of something.

Example

Fault-tolerance is crucial for reliability.

容错性对可靠性至关重要。

A1 noun /ˈkɒf.i/

Coffee

咖啡

Meaning

a hot drink made from roasted coffee beans

Example

I need a cup of coffee to start my morning.

我需要一杯咖啡来开始我的早晨。

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。

C2 noun /ˈklɪpər/

clipper

理发器 / 19世纪快速航行的船只

Meaning

a tool used for cutting, or a fast sailing ship of the 19th century

Example

The barber used clippers to trim his hair.

理发师用理发器修剪了他的头发。

C2 noun /kəmˈpleɪsəns/

complacence

Meaning

a feeling of quiet pleasure or self-satisfaction, often without awareness of potential danger

Example

His complacence prevented him from noticing the risks.

C2 adjective /kəˈrʌp.tə.bəl/

corruptible

易腐败的

Meaning

able to be morally or ethically corrupted

Example

He was known to be corruptible and often accepted bribes.

他以易腐败的著称，经常接受贿赂。

C2 noun /ˈkreɪniəm/

cranium

颅骨

Meaning

the skull, especially the part enclosing the brain

Example

The archaeologists carefully examined the ancient cranium.

考古学家仔细检查了古老的颅骨。

A2 noun /ˈkʌpəl/

couple

一对

Meaning

two people or things considered together; a pair

Example

They make a lovely couple and have been married for five years.

他们是一个可爱的情侣，已经结婚五年了。

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。

C1 adjective /ˈkɔː.zəl/

causal

因果的

Meaning

relating to or acting as a cause

Example

There is a causal link between smoking and cancer.

吸烟和癌症之间存在因果关系。

C1 noun /kriːd/

creed

信条, 原则

Meaning

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

Example

Freedom of speech is part of his personal creed.

言论自由是他个人信条的一部分。

B1 noun /ˈtʃæmpiən/

champion

冠军

Meaning

a person who has defeated all rivals in a competition or fight.

Example

She became the champion after winning the final match.

她在赢得决赛后成为了冠军。

B2 noun /ˈkætəlɔːɡ/

catalog

Meaning

a complete list of items, typically arranged systematically

Example

The library provides an online catalog of all available books.

图书馆提供所有可用书籍的在线目录。

A2 noun /klɔːθ/

Cloth

布料

Meaning

woven or felted fabric made from wool, cotton, or a similar fiber

Example

The tailor cut the cloth into precise pieces.

裁缝把布料剪成精确的片段。

C1 noun /ˈkɜːrfjuː/

curfew

宵禁

Meaning

a rule requiring people to stay indoors after a certain time, usually at night

Example

The city imposed a curfew during the unrest.

城市在骚乱期间实施了宵禁。

C2 noun, verb /ˈkæŋkər/

canker

Meaning

A fungal disease of plants; an ulcerous sore in the mouth; to corrupt or destroy slowly

Example

The tree was infected with a canker that damaged its bark.

C1 noun /ˈkɔːkəs/

caucus

政治会议

Meaning

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

Example

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。

B2 noun ˌkɒm.prɪˈhɛn.ʃən

comprehension

理解

Meaning

The ability to understand something; understanding or grasp of knowledge.

Example

Reading improves vocabulary and comprehension skills.

阅读提高词汇量和理解能力。

C1 verb /kʌl/

cull

Meaning

to select or remove from a larger group, often to reduce numbers

Example

The farmers decided to cull the sick animals from the herd.

B1 noun /kɒp/

cop

警察

Meaning

a police officer (informal)

Example

The cop stopped the car for speeding.

警察因超速而拦下了那辆车。

B1 verb /tʃuː/

chew

幸福

Meaning

to bite food into smaller pieces with your teeth before swallowing it

Example

You should chew your food properly to help with digestion.

当她获得奖项时，她无法掩饰自己的幸福。

B2 noun /kəˈmɪʃənər/

commissioner

专员

Meaning

an official in charge of a particular department or area

Example

The police commissioner addressed the media about the incident.

警察专员向媒体介绍了事件。

C1 noun /ˌkɒnfləˈɡreɪʃən/

conflagaration

拼写错误（来自 'conflagration'）

Meaning

This is a common misspelling of 'conflagration', which means a large, destructive fire.

Example

The term 'conflagaration' is often incorrectly used instead of 'conflagration'.

'conflagaration' 这个词常常被错误地用来代替 'conflagration'。

C2 noun /ˈsaɪ.nəˌʃʊr/

cynosure

众人焦点

Meaning

A person or thing that is the center of attention or admiration.

Example

She was the cynosure of all eyes at the party.

她是派对上所有人焦点。

C2 noun /ˌkæstɪˈɡeɪʃən/

castigation

严厉的批评或惩罚

Meaning

Severe criticism or punishment for wrongdoing.

Example

The manager’s harsh castigation shocked the entire team.

经理的严厉批评震惊了整个团队。

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.

C2 verb /ˈkæstɪˌɡeɪt/

castigate

严厉批评

Meaning

To criticize someone severely or to punish harshly.

Example

The teacher castigated the students for their poor behavior.

老师因学生不良行为而严厉批评他们。

C2 noun /kiˌɑːrəˈskjʊəroʊ/

chiaroscuro

光与暗的戏剧性对比

Meaning

The use of strong contrasts between light and dark in art or literature to create a dramatic effect.

Example

The artist's painting used chiaroscuro to highlight the figure's face.

艺术家的画作使用了基阿罗斯库罗来突出人物的面部。

B1 adjective ˈkrɪtɪkəl

critical

关键的

Meaning

Extremely important; at a point of crisis or urgency.

Example

Addressing critical issues in education is imperative.

解决教育中的关键问题是至关重要的。

B2 adjective /ˈtʃeɪn.dʒə.bəl/

Changeable

可变的; 易变的

Meaning

able to be changed; likely to change frequently

Example

The weather is very changeable in spring.

春天的天气非常多变。

A1 noun /ˈtʃɪk.ən/

Chicken

鸡

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 adjective /ˌkævəˈlɪər/

cavalier

漫不经心

Meaning

showing a lack of proper concern; dismissive or offhand

Example

He had a cavalier attitude toward safety regulations.

他对安全规定有一种漫不经心的态度。

C2 noun /ˌkæθəˈlɪsɪti/

catholicity

普遍性, 开放思想

Meaning

Universality; broad-mindedness; acceptance of a wide variety of things.

Example

Her catholicity of interests makes her a fascinating person.

她对兴趣的普遍性使她成为一个迷人的人。

C1 noun ˈklaɪmət ˌrɛɡjʊˈleɪʃən

climate regulation

气候调节

Meaning

The moderation of climate conditions through natural or artificial processes.

Example

Forests help in climate regulation by stabilizing local temperatures.

森林通过稳定当地的温度来帮助气候调节。

B2 noun /kənˈvɜːrtər/

converter

转换器

Meaning

a device or person that changes something from one form, system, or use to another; a tool that converts data, energy, or materials

Example

The engineer used a converter to change AC power into DC power.

工程师使用转换器将交流电转换为直流电。

B2 noun /ˈkjuː.bɪ.kəl/

cubicle

办公隔间

Meaning

A small partitioned-off area of a room, typically in an office.

Example

She works in a cubicle with three other colleagues.

她和另外三位同事在一个办公隔间里工作。

C2 adjective /kəˈnaɪ.vɪŋ/

conniving

阴险的

Meaning

secretly scheming or plotting to help in wrongdoing

Example

He is a conniving politician who manipulates people for power.

他是一个阴险的政治家，利用权力操纵人民。

B2 verb /ˈkæt.ɪ.ɡə.raɪzd/

categorized

分类

Meaning

Placed in a particular class or group.

Example

The city was categorized as highly polluted.

这个城市被归类为高度污染。

C2 adjective /kəˈrɛlətɪv/

correlative

confide

Meaning

To tell someone about a secret or private matter while trusting them not to repeat it.

Example

He confided his worries to his best friend.

A2 noun /kraɪm/

crime

犯罪

Meaning

An illegal act punishable by law.

Example

The police are investigating the crime.

警方正在调查犯罪。

C1 adjective /ˈkoʊpiəs/

copious

大量

Meaning

abundant in supply or quantity

Example

She took copious notes during the lecture.

她在讲座期间做了大量笔记。

B1 adjective /kriˈeɪtɪv/

creative

富有创意的

Meaning

Having the ability to produce new and original ideas or things.

Example

She is very creative in her writing.

她在写作中非常富有创意。

A1 verb /kɔːst/

cost

花费

Meaning

to have a price of; to require payment; to cause loss

Example

This book will cost twenty dollars.

这本书将花费二十美元。

B2 noun /ˈsen.tɪ.piːd/

Centipede

蜈蚣

Meaning

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

Example

I found a centipede crawling under the rock.

我在石头下发现了一只蜈蚣。

B2 verb /klɪŋ/

cling

幸福

Meaning

to hold on tightly to someone or something

Example

The child clung to his mother in fear.

她在收到奖项时，无法掩饰自己的幸福。

B2 noun /ˈkɑn.ʃəns/

Conscience

良心, 道德, 内心的声音

Meaning

an inner feeling or voice viewed as acting as a guide to the rightness or wrongness of one's behavior

Example

His conscience prevented him from lying to his parents about his grades.

他的良心阻止他对父母撒谎，关于他的成绩。

C1 noun /kəmˈprɛʃn̩/

compression

压缩

Meaning

The act of pressing or squeezing something into a smaller space.

Example

File compression helps reduce storage requirements.

文件压缩有助于减少存储需求。

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 noun /kriˈeɪ.ʃənz/

creations

创作

Meaning

Things that have been created, especially works of art or imaginative works.

Example

His creations astonished the world.

他的创造让世界惊叹不已。