B2 noun /ˈkænvəs/

canvas

Meaning

A strong, coarse cloth used for tents, sails, or painting.

Example

The artist prepared a canvas for his new painting.

B2 adjective /ˈkɒmɪkəl/

comical

滑稽

Meaning

Funny in a strange or silly way; amusing.

Example

His comical expressions made everyone laugh.

他滑稽的表情让所有人都笑了。

B2 adjective kənˈven.ʃən.əl

conventional

传统的

Meaning

Based on or in accordance with what is generally done or believed; traditional, standard, customary.

Example

Many farmers still use conventional farming methods.

许多农民仍然使用传统的农业方法。

B2 noun /ˈkʊriər/

courier

快递员

Meaning

a person or company that delivers messages, packages, or mail

Example

The courier delivered the documents on time.

快递员准时交付了文件。

B2 noun /kənˈspɪrəsi/

conspiracy

阴谋

Meaning

A secret plan by a group to do something unlawful or harmful.

Example

The police uncovered a conspiracy to overthrow the government.

警方揭露了一项推翻政府的阴谋。

B2 noun /ˈkʌvərɪdʒ/

coverage

报道

Meaning

The extent or scope of something, such as insurance protection or media reporting.

Example

The news channel provided extensive coverage of the event.

新闻频道对事件进行了广泛的报道。

B2 noun /ˈkæriər/

carrier

承运人

Meaning

A person or thing that carries, transports, or conveys something; also an organization that provides transport services.

Example

The airline is the largest carrier in the country.

航空公司是该国最大的承运人。

B2 noun /kəˈlɛktər/

collector

Meaning

a person who collects things as a hobby or job

Example

He is a stamp collector with thousands of rare items.

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。

B2 noun, verb /kloʊk/

cloak

披风

Meaning

a loose outer garment; to cover, hide, or disguise

Example

The spy cloaked his identity with a false name.

间谍用一个假名字掩藏了他的身份。

B2 adjective /ˈsɛl.əˌbreɪ.tɪd/

celebrated

著名

Meaning

Widely known and praised; famous for an achievement.

Example

He is a celebrated author in the field of literature.

他是文学领域的一位著名作家。

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。

B2 noun /ˈkæp.ʃən/

caption

说明文字

Meaning

a brief explanation or description accompanying an illustration or photograph

Example

The caption under the photo explained who the people were.

照片下方的说明文字解释了那些人是谁。

B2 noun /koʊl/

coal

煤炭

Meaning

a black or dark brown rock used as fuel, formed from decomposed plant matter

Example

The factory still uses coal as its main source of energy.

工厂仍然将煤炭作为其主要的能源来源。

B2 verb /kənˈveɪ/

convey

传达, 沟通, 运输

Meaning

To communicate or make known; to transport or carry from one place to another.

Example

The teacher conveys the lesson clearly to students.

老师清楚地把课程传达给学生。

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 verb /ˈkærəktəraɪz/

characterize

Meaning

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

Example

The author characterizes the hero as brave and selfless.

B2 noun /kəˈmiː.li.ən/

Chameleon

变色龙

Meaning

a lizard that can change color to match its surroundings

Example

The chameleon changed its color from green to brown.

变色龙将颜色从绿色变为棕色。

B2 noun/verb /kəˈmjuː.tɪŋ/

commuting

每日通勤

Meaning

Regular travel to and from workplace, daily journey for work.

Example

He spends two hours commuting to work every day.

他每天花两个小时通勤去上班。

B2 noun, verb /kjuːb/

cube

立方体

Meaning

As a noun: a solid object with six equal square faces. As a verb: to cut food into small square pieces.

Example

She put a sugar cube in her tea.

她把一块糖放进了她的茶里。

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。

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。

B2 noun /kənˈsɛnt/

consent

同意

Meaning

permission for something to happen or agreement to do something

Example

She gave her consent before the operation.

她在手术前给了她的同意。

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。

B2 verb /kənˈfɔːrm/

conform

遵守

Meaning

To comply with rules, standards, or laws.

Example

Students must conform to the school regulations.

学生必须遵守学校的规定。

B2 noun kəmˈpet.ɪ.tɪv.nəs

competitiveness

竞争力

Meaning

The quality of being as good as or better than others of a comparable nature; the ability to compete successfully.

Example

Competitiveness is vital for economic sustainability.

竞争力对经济可持续性至关重要。

B2 verb /ˈkɒmbæt/

combat

对抗

Meaning

to fight against something, especially to reduce or stop it

Example

The government is taking steps to combat corruption.

政府正在采取措施来对抗腐败。

B2 verb /ˌkɒn.trəˈdɪkt/

contradict

反驳

Meaning

to say or show the opposite of something that has been said or believed

Example

His actions contradict his words.

他的行为与他的言辞相矛盾。

B2 noun /kriːk/

creek

小溪

Meaning

a small stream or narrow river

Example

We went fishing by the creek near our house.

我们在离家很近的小溪旁钓鱼。

B2 noun /klɔː/

Claw

爪子

Meaning

sharp curved nail on the foot of an animal or bird

Example

The cat extended its sharp claws to climb the tree.

猫伸出锋利的爪子爬上了树。

B2 verb /kɑːrv/

carve

Meaning

To cut or shape something, especially wood or stone, into a desired form.

Example

The artist carved a beautiful statue out of marble.

B2 noun /kreɪn/

Crane

鹤

Meaning

a large tall bird with long legs and neck; a machine for lifting heavy objects

Example

The graceful crane stood motionless by the water's edge.

优雅的鹤静静地站在水边。

B2 adverb /kənˈsɪdərəbli/

Considerably

显著地；相当大地

Meaning

to a notably large degree; significantly; substantially

Example

The price has increased considerably over the past year.

过去一年价格显著上涨。

B2 noun /tʃʌŋk/

chunk

块 / 大块

Meaning

a thick or solid piece of something

Example

She cut the cake into large chunks.

她把蛋糕切成大块。

B2 noun /kəmˈpæʃ.ən/

Compassion

同情

Meaning

sympathetic concern for the sufferings or misfortunes of others; deep awareness of suffering with a desire to help

Example

She showed great compassion towards the homeless children by providing them food and shelter.

她通过为无家可归的孩子提供食物和住所，表现出极大的同情。

B2 adjective /kɒzˈmɛt.ɪk/

cosmetic

化妆品

Meaning

relating to beauty or appearance; intended to improve looks

Example

She bought a new cosmetic cream for her skin.

她为她的皮肤买了一种新的化妆品。

B2 noun /tʃɔːr/

chore

家务

Meaning

A routine task, especially a household duty.

Example

Washing the dishes is my least favorite chore.

洗碗是我最不喜欢的家务。

B2 noun ˌkɒn.ekˈtɪv.ɪ.ti

connectivity

连接性

Meaning

The state of being connected or interconnected; the capacity for the interconnection of platforms, systems, and applications.

Example

Improved connectivity boosts economic development.

改善的连接性促进了经济发展。

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 /kɜːrd/

Curd

酸奶

Meaning

a white dairy product made by coagulating milk; yogurt

Example

She added fresh curd to the salad for a tangy flavor.

她在沙拉中加入了新鲜的酸奶，带来了酸味。

B2 verb /ˈkaʊnsəl/

counsel

咨询

Meaning

to give professional advice or guidance to someone

Example

The teacher counseled the students on their career choices.

老师为学生们提供了关于他们职业选择的建议。

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。

B2 adjective /kənˈsek.jə.tɪv/

Consecutive

连续的

Meaning

following each other in uninterrupted succession; sequential

Example

She won three consecutive matches in the tournament.

她在比赛中赢得了三场连续的比赛。

B2 noun /kɔːrd/

chord

和弦

Meaning

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

Example

She strummed a simple chord on the guitar.

她在吉他上弹奏了一个简单的和弦。

B2 noun/verb /krɪˈtiːk/

critique

批评

Meaning

A detailed analysis and assessment of something, especially a literary, philosophical, or political theory; to evaluate critically.

Example

The professor asked the students to critique each other's essays.

教授要求学生批评彼此的论文。

B2 adjective kənˈsaɪs

concise

简洁

Meaning

Brief and clearly expressed without unnecessary details.

Example

A concise speech is more impactful than a long one.

简洁的演讲比冗长的演讲更有影响力。

B2 noun /kəmˈplek.ʃən/

Complexion

肤色

Meaning

the natural color, texture, and appearance of a person's skin, especially on the face

Example

Her fair complexion glowed beautifully in the morning sunlight.

她的肤色在早晨的阳光下美丽地发光。

B2 noun /kraɪˈtɪəriən/

criterion

标准

Meaning

A standard or rule used to make a judgment or decision.

Example

Honesty is an important criterion for this job.

诚实是这份工作的一个重要标准。

B2 adjective /ˈtʃuːzi/

choosy

挑剔

Meaning

very careful in choosing; selective

Example

She is very choosy about the clothes she wears.

她对她穿的衣服非常挑剔。

B2 noun /ˈkɔːr.əs/

Chorus

合唱团；一首歌曲中在每节之后重复的部分

Meaning

a large organized group of singers; a part of a song that is repeated after each verse

Example

The school chorus performed beautifully at the annual concert.

学校合唱团在年度音乐会上表现得非常好。

B2 noun /ˈkænjən/

canyon

峡谷

Meaning

A deep gorge, typically one with a river flowing through it.

Example

The Colorado River carved the Grand Canyon over millions of years.

科罗拉多河在数百万年间雕刻了大峡谷。

B2 adjective/verb /kəˈrʌpt/

corrupt

腐败

Meaning

dishonest or morally wrong; to make something impure or evil

Example

The politician was accused of corrupt practices.

这位政治家因腐败行为被指控。

B2 noun /kɒk/

Cock

公鸡

Meaning

an adult male chicken

Example

The cock crowed loudly at dawn to wake everyone up.

公鸡在黎明时分大声啼叫，唤醒了所有人。

B2 adverb /kənˈtɪnjuəli/

Continually

持续地; 一再

Meaning

without stopping; repeatedly

Example

She continually checked her phone for messages.

她不断检查她的手机是否有新消息。

B2 adverb /kənˈsɪstəntli/

consistently

持续地

Meaning

in a way that does not vary; regularly and dependably

Example

She has been performing consistently well in her studies.

她在学习中始终表现得很好。

B2 noun /ˈklær.ɪ.ti/

clarity

清晰度

Meaning

The quality of being coherent and intelligible; transparency or lucidity.

Example

The speaker's clarity made the concept easy to understand.

演讲者的清晰度使得这个概念变得容易理解。

B2 adjective /kənˈtɛntɪd/

contented

满足的

Meaning

Feeling or expressing happiness and satisfaction.

Example

She was contented with her simple life.

她对她简单的生活感到满足。

B2 adjective /ˌkɒmplɪˈmɛntəri/

complementary

互补的

Meaning

combining in such a way as to enhance or emphasize the qualities of each other

Example

The two partners have complementary skills.

这两个伙伴有互补的技能。

B2 adjective ˈkɒɡnɪtɪv

cognitive

认知的

Meaning

Related to mental processes of perception, memory, judgment, and reasoning.

Example

Cognitive functions improve with practice and learning.

认知功能通过练习和学习得到改善。

B2 adjective /ˈkrɛd.ɪ.bəl/

credible

可信的

Meaning

able to be believed; convincing

Example

Her explanation was credible enough to convince the committee.

她的解释足够可信，能够说服委员会。

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。

B2 noun /ˈkɑn.trəˌvɜr.si/

Controversy

争议; 分歧

Meaning

prolonged public disagreement or heated discussion; a dispute or argument involving opposing viewpoints

Example

The new policy sparked a major controversy among the citizens.

新政策在市民中引发了巨大的争议。

B2 noun kəˈmɪʃ.ən

commission

委员会

Meaning

An official group of people entrusted by a government with a particular function.

Example

The commission recommends constitutional reforms.

委员会建议进行宪法改革。

B2 noun /kənˈkʌʃən/

concussion

脑震荡

Meaning

A temporary unconsciousness or shock caused by a blow to the head.

Example

He suffered a concussion after falling from the bike.

他在从自行车上摔下来后，遭受了脑震荡。

B2 adjective ˌkæt.əˈstrɑː.fɪk

catastrophic

灾难性的, 毁灭性的

Meaning

Involving or causing sudden great damage or suffering.

Example

Climate change has catastrophic consequences.

气候变化带来了灾难性的后果。

B2 noun /ˌkɒndɛnˈseɪʃən/

condensation

冷凝

Meaning

The process of water vapor changing into liquid; also, the act of making something more concise.

Example

Condensation formed on the windows during the cold night.

在寒冷的夜晚，窗户上形成了冷凝。

B2 noun /koʊˈɪn.sɪ.dəns/

Coincidence

巧合

Meaning

a remarkable occurrence of events or circumstances without apparent causal connection; chance happening

Example

It was a strange coincidence that they both wore the same dress to the party.

这是一个奇怪的巧合，他们俩都穿着相同的衣服参加派对。

B2 noun /kəˈtæstrəfi/

catastrophe

灾难

Meaning

A sudden and widespread disaster or misfortune.

Example

The earthquake was a catastrophe for the entire region.

地震对整个地区来说是一次灾难。

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 /ˈkɒmpənseɪtɪd/

compensated

Meaning

to have been given something, typically money, as a recompense for loss, suffering, or work done

Example

The workers were compensated for their overtime hours.

B2 noun /ˈsɛnsəs/

census

人口普查

Meaning

An official count or survey of a population, typically recording various details of individuals.

Example

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。

B2 adjective /ˈtʃʌbi/

chubby

圆润

Meaning

slightly fat in a way that looks healthy and pleasant

Example

The baby has chubby cheeks.

宝宝有圆润的脸颊。

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。

B2 noun ˈkrɪp.toʊˌkɝː.ən.si

cryptocurrency

加密货币

Meaning

Decentralized digital currency operated using blockchain technology.

Example

Bitcoin is the most popular cryptocurrency in the market.

比特币是市场上最受欢迎的加密货币。

B2 noun /ˈkoʊ.brə/

Cobra

眼镜蛇

Meaning

a venomous snake with a hood that can be spread when threatened

Example

The cobra raised its hood and hissed at the intruder.

眼镜蛇抬起了它的帽子，对入侵者发出了嘶嘶声。

B2 verb /kəmˈpɛl/

compel

强迫

Meaning

To force or drive someone to do something.

Example

The law compels citizens to pay taxes.

法律强迫公民缴纳税款。

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。

B2 adjective /ˈkɒn.trər.i/

Contrary

相反的; 反对的;

Meaning

opposite in nature, direction, or meaning; completely different

Example

Contrary to popular belief, cats can be very social animals.

与流行的看法相反，猫可以是非常社交的动物。

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。

B2 noun /ˈklɒzɪt/

closet

衣柜

Meaning

a small room or enclosed space used for storing clothes or other things

Example

She keeps her winter coats in the closet near the door.

她把冬季外套放在门旁的衣柜里。

B2 noun/verb /sɪˈmɛnt/

cement

Meaning

a powdery substance that binds materials together; to make something strong or permanent

Example

The treaty helped cement the relationship between the two countries.

B2 verb /ˈkɒnvɪkt/

convict

判决

Meaning

to find someone guilty of a crime in a court of law

Example

The court convicted him of theft.

法院判定他偷窃有罪。

B2 preposition /kənˈsɜːnɪŋ/

concerning

关于

Meaning

about or relating to something; causing worry or anxiety

Example

There are some reports concerning the new project.

关于新项目有一些报告。

B2 noun /ˈkəʊ.tɪŋ/

coating

涂层

Meaning

A protective or decorative layer applied to a surface.

Example

A protective coating prevents rust formation.

保护涂层可以防止生锈。

B2 verb /ˈklærɪfaɪ/

clarify

澄清

Meaning

to make clear; to explain more clearly

Example

The teacher clarifies the difficult concept.

老师澄清了这个困难的概念。

B2 adjective /ˈklɪn.ɪ.kəl/

clinical

临床的

Meaning

Related to the observation and treatment of patients rather than theoretical study.

Example

The doctor conducted a clinical examination.

医生进行了临床检查。

B2 noun /ˈkruː.əl.ti/

Cruelty

残忍; 非人道的待遇; 导致疼痛的行为

Meaning

behavior that causes pain or suffering to others; the quality of being cruel

Example

The documentary exposed the cruelty of factory farming to animals.

纪录片揭示了工厂养殖对动物的残忍行为。

B2 noun; verb /ˈkætəlɒɡ/

catalogue

Meaning

a complete list of items, typically one in alphabetical or systematic order; to make a systematic list of items

Example

The library decided to catalogue all new books digitally.

图书馆决定以数字方式编目所有新书。

B2 verb /kənˈtæmɪneɪt/

contaminate

Meaning

To make something impure, dirty, or harmful by contact with a poisonous or polluting substance.

Example

The river was contaminated by industrial waste.

B2 noun /ˈtʃæpəl/

chapel

小教堂

Meaning

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

Example

The couple got married in a small countryside chapel.

这对夫妇在一个小教堂里结婚。

B2 adverb /kənˈtɪnjuəsli/

Continuously

连续不断地; 持续; 不间断

Meaning

without interruption; in an unbroken sequence

Example

The machine operates continuously for 24 hours.

机器持续运行24小时。

B2 verb /kənˈsiːd/

concede

Meaning

to admit something is true or valid, often reluctantly

Example

She finally conceded that she was wrong.

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 /ˌkɔr.əˈspɑn.dəns/

Correspondence

通信；相似或等价；通过交换信件进行的沟通

Meaning

letters sent or received; similarity or equivalence; communication by exchange of letters

Example

The historical correspondence between the two famous writers was recently published.

两位著名作家之间的历史通信最近已发布。

B2 noun /kəmˈpoʊnənt/

component

组件

Meaning

a part or element of a larger whole, especially a machine or system

Example

The engine is the most important component of the car.

引擎是汽车最重要的组件。

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。

B2 adjective ˌkɒn.stɪˈtjuː.ʃən.əl

constitutional

宪法的

Meaning

Relating to an established set of principles governing a state; in accordance with a political constitution.

Example

Constitutional reforms ensure fairness in the system.

宪法改革确保系统中的公平性。

B2 noun /kənˌfɪɡəˈreɪʃən/

configuration

配置

Meaning

an arrangement of parts or elements in a particular form or structure

Example

The configuration of the system needs to be adjusted for better performance.

系统配置需要调整以提高性能。

B2 adjective, noun /ˈkɑːmənpleɪs/

commonplace

常见的

Meaning

ordinary or unremarkable; something that is usual or commonly found

Example

Smartphones have become commonplace in modern life.

智能手机已成为现代生活中的常见事物。

B2 verb /kənˈfaɪn/

confine

限制

Meaning

to restrict someone or something within certain limits; to keep someone in a closed space

Example

The prisoner was confined to his cell for 23 hours a day.

囚犯每天被关在他的牢房里23小时。

B2 adjective /ˈkɒm.pɪ.tənt/

Competent

有能力的; 能干的

Meaning

having the necessary skill or knowledge to do something successfully; capable

Example

She is a competent manager who handles all tasks efficiently.

她是一个能干的经理，能够高效地处理所有任务。

B2 noun /kəˈmændər/

Commander

指挥官

Meaning

a person in authority over a military unit; leader of armed forces

Example

The commander ordered his troops to advance.

指挥官命令他的部队前进。

B2 verb /kəmˈpoʊz/

compose

创作

Meaning

to create music or writing; to make up; to calm oneself

Example

She composes beautiful songs.

她创作美丽的歌曲。

B2 noun /ˌkɒrəˈleɪʃən/

correlation

classify

Meaning

to arrange or organize into categories or groups

Example

The librarian classified the books by subject.

B2 noun /ˌkɒnsərˈveɪʃən ˈmuːvmənt/

Conservation Movement

自然保护运动

Meaning

A political, environmental, and social movement that seeks to protect natural resources including plant and animal species as well as their habitat for the future.

Example

The conservation movement began in the 19th century to protect wildlife.

自然保护运动在19世纪开始，旨在保护野生动物。

B2 verb /siːs/

cease

停止

Meaning

to bring or come to an end; to stop doing something

Example

The noise ceased as soon as the children went inside.

噪音一旦孩子们进去了就停止了。

B2 adjective kəˈlɛktɪv

collective

集体的

Meaning

Done by people acting as a group; shared by all members of a group.

Example

Victory Day represents our collective pride.

胜利日代表着我们的集体荣誉。

B2 adverb /ˈkɒnsɪkwəntli/

consequently

因此

Meaning

as a result; therefore

Example

He didn’t study, and consequently he failed the exam.

他没有学习，因此他没通过考试。

B2 noun kəˈmɒd.ə.ti

commodity

商品

Meaning

A raw material or primary agricultural product that can be bought and sold.

Example

Oil is a valuable commodity in the global market.

石油是全球市场上有价值的商品。

B2 noun ˌkɒnsəlˈteɪʃən

consultation

咨询

Meaning

The action of consulting or discussing; a meeting with an expert or professional to seek advice.

Example

Consultation was essential.

咨询是必要的。

B2 verb /kənˈstreɪn/

constrain

限制

Meaning

to limit or restrict someone or something; to force or compel

Example

The new regulations constrain businesses from polluting the environment.

新规定限制企业不允许污染环境。

B2 noun kənˈtrækʃən

contraction

收缩

Meaning

The process of becoming smaller; a decrease in size or quantity.

Example

The economic contraction resulted in a rise in unemployment.

经济收缩导致失业率上升。

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。

B2 adjective /kənˈvɪnsɪŋ/

Convincing

令人信服的; 可信的; 有说服力的; 能使某人相信某事的

Meaning

believable; credible; persuasive; able to make someone believe something

Example

His convincing argument won over the entire jury.

他的有说服力的论点赢得了整个陪审团。

B2 noun ˌkætəˈstrɒfɪk ɪˈvents

catastrophic events

灾难性事件

Meaning

Extremely destructive or damaging events that cause widespread devastation.

Example

Cyclones are catastrophic events in Bangladesh.

气旋是孟加拉国的灾难性事件。

B2 adjective /kəˈrɛspɒndɪŋ/

corresponding

compost

堆肥

Meaning

decayed organic matter used as fertilizer

Example

The gardener added compost to enrich the soil.

园丁添加了堆肥来丰富土壤。

B2 noun /ˈkɜːr.tə.si/

Courtesy

礼貌; 客气;

Meaning

the showing of politeness in one's attitude and behavior toward others; a polite gesture or remark

Example

He showed great courtesy by holding the door open for elderly people.

他通过为老年人打开门来表现出极大的礼貌。

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。