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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。
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。
C2 noun /kənˈtjuː.ʒən/

contusion

淤伤，碰伤
Meaning
a bruise or injury without breaking the skin
Example
The boxer had several contusions after the match.
拳击手在比赛后有好几个淤伤。
C2 noun ˈkɑː.dərz

cadres

干部
Meaning
A small group of people specially trained for a particular purpose or profession; a group of activists in a communist or other political organization.
Example
There are 26 cadres under BPSC.
BPSC下有26个干部。
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。
C2 adjective /kəˈrɛlətɪv/

correlative

相关的
Meaning
having a mutual relationship; corresponding
Example
The increase in temperature is correlative with the melting of glaciers.
温度的升高与冰川的融化有关。
C2 noun /ˌkæt ə ˈnaɪn ˌteɪlz/

cat-o-nine-tails

九尾鞭
Meaning
A whip with nine knotted cords, historically used for punishment.
Example
The sailor feared the cat-o-nine-tails more than the storm at sea.
那名水手比海上的风暴更害怕九尾鞭。
C2 noun /ˈkɒn.tɪ.nəns/

continence

节制
Meaning
self-restraint, especially regarding bodily functions or desires
Example
He practiced continence to maintain focus on his studies.
他练习节制以保持对学业的专注。
C2 noun /ˌkɛəriˈætɪd/

caryatid

雕刻的女性形象柱子
Meaning
A stone carving of a draped female figure, used as a supporting column in architecture.
Example
The ancient temple featured a caryatid holding up the roof.
古老的寺庙里有一个凯瑞亚蒂德支撑着屋顶。
C2 verb /kənˈdəʊl/

condole

表示同情
Meaning
To express sympathy for someone who is suffering or grieving.
Example
Neighbors came to condole with the family after the tragedy.
邻居们在悲剧后前来向家属表示慰问。
C2 adjective /ˈsɪlieɪtɪd/

ciliated

带有纤毛的
Meaning
Having minute hairlike projections (cilia) on the surface of cells or organisms.
Example
The ciliated cells in the respiratory tract help move mucus out of the lungs.
呼吸道中的纤毛细胞帮助将粘液排出肺部。
C2 verb /kædʒ/

cadge

乞讨
Meaning
To beg or obtain something, especially food or money, without paying for it.
Example
He tried to cadge a free meal from the restaurant.
他试图从餐厅要一顿免费的饭。
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。
C2 noun, verb /ˈkaʊntərˌtʃɑːrdʒ/

countercharge

反诉
Meaning
an opposing charge or accusation; to make an opposing attack
Example
The lawyer filed a countercharge against the accuser.
律师对指控者提起了反诉。
C2 noun /ˈkjʊriˌoʊ/

curio

奇特物品
Meaning
a small unusual or interesting object, often collected for its rarity
Example
She bought a curio from the antique shop.
她从古董店买了一个奇特物品。
C2 adjective /tʃeɪst/

Chaste

贞洁; 纯洁
Meaning
pure and morally good; abstaining from sexual activity
Example
She lived a chaste and virtuous life.
她过着纯洁而美德的生活。
C2 noun /kəˈdɛnzə/

cadenza

精心准备的独奏段落
Meaning
An elaborate solo passage in a piece of music, usually near the end.
Example
The pianist performed a brilliant cadenza before the final movement.
钢琴家在最后一个乐章之前演奏了一段精彩的卡登扎。
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。
C2 noun /ˈkʌvən/

coven

女巫集会
Meaning
a group or gathering of witches
Example
The witches met secretly in a coven in the forest.
女巫们在森林中的一个女巫集会中悄悄聚集。
C2 noun /ˌkɒnsaɪˈniː/

consignee

收货人
Meaning
the person or company to whom goods are delivered
Example
The consignee received the shipment on time.
收货人按时收到了货物。
C2 noun /kɒŋk/

Conch

海螺
Meaning
a large sea shell that can be used as a horn; the marine mollusk that lives in such a shell
Example
The fisherman blew the conch shell to signal the end of the day.
渔夫吹响海螺号，表示一天的结束。
C2 adjective /kəˈdævərəs/

cadaverous

尸体般的
Meaning
Resembling a corpse; very pale, thin, or bony.
Example
His cadaverous appearance shocked everyone at the party.
他那尸体般的外貌让聚会中的每个人都感到震惊。
C2 noun /kəˈliːdʒən/

collegian

大学生
Meaning
a student of a college
Example
The collegians were preparing for the cultural festival.
大学生们正在为文化节做准备。
C2 verb /ˌsɜːrkəmˈnævɪɡeɪt/

circumnavigate

环绕地球
Meaning
to travel all the way around something, especially the earth
Example
Magellan was the first to circumnavigate the globe.
麦哲伦是第一个环绕地球航行的人。
C2 verb /ˈtʃɔːrtl/

chortle

轻松愉快地笑
Meaning
to laugh in a breathy, gleeful way
Example
The audience chortled at the comedian's witty remarks.
观众听到喜剧演员的机智评论后发出咯咯的笑声。
C2 noun /kəˈkɒfəni/

cacophony

刺耳的噪音
Meaning
A harsh, discordant mixture of sounds.
Example
The cacophony of horns made it impossible to concentrate.
喇叭的刺耳声音使人无法集中注意力。
C2 verb /ˈtʃeɪ.sən/

chasten

惩罚 / 使屈服
Meaning
to correct or discipline; to humble or subdue
Example
The coach chastened the team after their poor performance.
教练在他们的糟糕表现后惩罚了球队。
C2 noun /ˌkælɪsˈθɛnɪks/

calisthenics

体重训练
Meaning
exercises that use body weight for strength and flexibility
Example
She practices calisthenics every morning in the park.
她每天早晨在公园里做自体重训练。
C2 verb /kɔːk/

caulk

密封
Meaning
to seal a crack or gap with a waterproof filler
Example
He caulked the window frames to stop the draft.
他用密封胶封住了窗框，以阻止空气流通。
C2 verb /kənˈdjuːs/

conduce

有助于
Meaning
To help bring about a particular result; to contribute to something.
Example
Regular exercise conduces to better health.
定期锻炼有助于更好的健康。
C2 verb /kənˈsɪlieɪt/

conciliate

Meaning
to stop someone from being angry; to win over by friendly acts
Example
He tried to conciliate the angry customer with an apology.
C2 noun /ˌkæv.əlˈkeɪd/

cavalcade

盛大队列
Meaning
a formal procession of people riding on horses or in vehicles
Example
The king’s arrival was marked by a grand cavalcade.
国王的到来标志着一场盛大的队列。
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。
C2 noun /ˌkʌl.pəˈbɪl.ɪ.ti/

culpability

罪责
Meaning
responsibility for a fault or wrong; blameworthiness
Example
The jury considered his level of culpability in the crime.
陪审团考虑了他在犯罪中的罪责程度。
C2 noun /ˈkæbəˌlɪzəm/

cabalism

卡巴利主义
Meaning
The doctrines, practices, or secretive dealings of a cabal.
Example
The historian wrote extensively about cabalism in the royal court.
历史学家在王室宫廷中广泛写作关于卡巴利主义的内容。
C2 noun /ˈsɜːrtɪˌtjuːd/

certitude

确定性
Meaning
Absolute certainty or conviction about something.
Example
She spoke with certitude about the outcome of the case.
她以确定的语气谈论案件的结果。
C2 noun /ˈkriːməri/

creamery

奶制品厂
Meaning
a place where milk and cream are processed and dairy products are made
Example
The local creamery produces fresh butter and cheese daily.
当地的奶制品厂每天生产新鲜的黄油和奶酪。
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。
C2 verb /kənˈtɔːrt/

contort

扭曲
Meaning
to twist or bend out of the normal shape
Example
She contorted her face in pain after the injury.
受伤后，她痛苦地扭曲了脸。
C2 noun /ʃɪˈkeɪnəri/

chicanery

欺诈
Meaning
The use of trickery or deception to achieve a purpose.
Example
The politician was accused of chicanery to win the election.
这位政治家因利用欺诈手段赢得选举而被指控。
C2 adjective /ˈklɛmənt/

clement

温和 / 仁慈
Meaning
mild or merciful; describing weather as mild and pleasant
Example
The prisoners hoped for a clement judge.
囚犯们希望有一个温和的法官。
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 adjective /ˈkɒnfluənt/

confluent

汇流
Meaning
Flowing together or merging; coming together at one point.
Example
The confluent streams formed a mighty river.
汇流的溪流形成了一条强大的河流。
C2 verb /kəmˈpɔːrt/

comport

表现
Meaning
to behave or conduct oneself in a particular way
Example
She comported herself with grace during the ceremony.
她在仪式中优雅地表现自己。
C2 noun /ˈkrɛməˌtɔːri/

crematory

火葬场
Meaning
a place where dead bodies are cremated
Example
The crematory was located near the cemetery.
火葬场位于墓地附近。
C2 noun /krəˈdjuːlɪti/

credulity

轻信
Meaning
A tendency to be too ready to believe that something is real or true.
Example
The scam succeeded because of the victim's credulity.
诈骗因受害人的轻信而成功。
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。
C2 noun /kɒnˌtek.stʃu.ə.laɪˈzeɪ.ʃən/

contextualization

情境化
Meaning
The process of placing something in its proper context or setting to understand it better.
Example
Contextualization of historical events helps students understand them better.
历史事件的情境化帮助学生更好地理解它们。
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。
C2 noun /ˌkɑːrt ˈblɑːnʃ/

carte blanche

Meaning
complete freedom to act as one wishes
Example
The manager gave her team carte blanche to design the project.
C2 verb /kruːn/

croon

用柔和、低沉、温柔的声音唱歌或哼歌
Meaning
to sing or hum in a soft, low, and gentle voice
Example
She crooned a lullaby to help the baby fall asleep.
她唱着摇篮曲帮助婴儿入睡。
C2 verb /kənˈvoʊk/

convoke

召集
Meaning
to call together or summon a meeting or assembly
Example
The committee convoked an emergency session to discuss the crisis.
委员会召集了紧急会议讨论危机。
C2 noun /səˈlɛrɪti/

celerity

敏捷
Meaning
swiftness of movement; speed
Example
The soldier moved with great celerity to deliver the message.
士兵以极大的敏捷移动，以传递消息。
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。
C2 noun /ˈkuː.li/

Cooly

库利
Meaning
a laborer who does physical work for wages
Example
The cooly carried heavy bags at the railway station.
库利在火车站搬运重袋子。
C2 noun /ˌkɒnfəˈriː/

conferee

会议参与者
Meaning
a person who takes part in a conference
Example
Each conferee received a badge at the registration desk.
每个会议参与者在注册桌上都收到了一枚徽章。
C2 noun /ˌkɒzməˈpɒlɪtənɪzəm/

cosmopolitanism

国际主义
Meaning
the ideology that all human beings belong to a single community
Example
Cosmopolitanism promotes respect and understanding across cultures.
国际主义促进不同文化之间的尊重和理解。
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。
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。
C2 adjective /kəˈmoʊdiəs/

commodious

宽敞
Meaning
spacious and comfortable; having plenty of room
Example
They rented a commodious apartment in the city.
他们在城市里租了一间宽敞的公寓。
C2 noun /ˈkæt.kɪn/

Catkin

猫耳花
Meaning
a drooping, often tasseled cluster of small flowers found on willow and birch trees
Example
The willow tree's catkins swayed gently in the spring breeze.
柳树的猫耳花在春风中轻轻摇晃。
C2 adjective /kəˈpeɪ.ʃəs/

Capacious

宽敞的; 大的; 宽阔的;
Meaning
having a lot of space inside; roomy and spacious
Example
The capacious hall can accommodate five hundred people.
这个宽敞的大厅可以容纳五百人。
C2 noun /ˈklæŋər/

clangor

响声，轰鸣
Meaning
A loud, resonant, and continuous noise, often metallic.
Example
The clangor of the church bells filled the town square.
教堂钟声的轰鸣充满了小镇的广场。
C2 noun /kɔˈrɪkə soˈbɔrnə/

Corica soborna

卡奇基鱼
Meaning
a small silvery fish species found in South Asian rivers, commonly used in local cuisine
Example
Corica soborna is a popular ingredient in traditional Bengali fish curry.
科里卡索博尔纳是传统孟加拉鱼咖喱中的一种受欢迎的配料。
C2 noun /ˈkærəm/

Carom

孜然
Meaning
aromatic seeds of a plant used as a spice, especially in Indian cooking
Example
Carom seeds are often used in traditional Indian bread recipes.
孜然种子经常用于传统的印度面包食谱中。
C2 noun/adjective /ˈsaɪklɔɪd/

cycloid

摆线
Meaning
a curve traced by a point on the rim of a circle as it rolls along a straight line
Example
The cycloid is often studied in mathematics and physics.
摆线常在数学和物理学中研究。
C2 verb /kənˈtjuːz/

contuse

撞伤
Meaning
to bruise by striking or hitting
Example
He contused his arm when he fell off the bike.
他从自行车上摔下来，手臂被撞伤。
C2 noun /ˈklævɪkəl/

clavicle

锁骨
Meaning
the collarbone, a long bone that serves as a strut between the shoulder blade and the sternum
Example
He fractured his clavicle in the accident.
他在事故中断了锁骨。
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 /kəˈleɪʃən/

collation

汇编
Meaning
the act of collecting, comparing, and arranging in proper order
Example
The librarian spent hours on the collation of old manuscripts.
图书馆员花了几个小时整理古老的手稿。
C2 noun /koʊˈæɡjələnt/

coagulant

凝血剂
Meaning
a substance that causes blood or another liquid to clot
Example
The doctor applied a coagulant to stop the bleeding quickly.
医生使用了凝血剂来迅速止血。
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。
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 /ˈtʃæm.pæk/

Champak

香木花
Meaning
a fragrant yellow or white flower from a tree native to South Asia, used in perfumes and religious ceremonies
Example
The champak tree in the temple courtyard bloomed with golden flowers.
寺庙庭院中的香木花树开满了金色的花。
C2 noun /kəˈmɛstɪbəl/

comestible

可食用的
Meaning
An item of food that can be eaten.
Example
The picnic basket was full of delicious comestibles.
野餐篮子里装满了美味的可食用物品。
C2 noun /ˈkloʊðiər/

clothier

服装商
Meaning
a person or company that makes, sells, or deals in clothes.
Example
The town’s clothier displayed fine suits in his shop window.
城里的服装商在他的店窗里展示了精美的西装。
C2 noun /kɒŋk/

Conck

海螺
Meaning
a shell, especially a large spiral one used as a horn or for decoration
Example
The priest blew the conch shell to signal the start of the ceremony.
祭司吹响了海螺，标志着仪式的开始。
C2 adjective /ˈkræbɪd/

crabbed

难以阅读, 脾气坏
Meaning
difficult to read or understand; ill-tempered
Example
His handwriting was crabbed and almost illegible.
他的字迹难以阅读，几乎无法辨认。
C2 noun /ˈtʃaɪ.nə roʊz/

China-rose

朱槿
Meaning
a tropical flowering plant with large, showy flowers in various colors
Example
The bright red China-rose flowers decorated the entrance of the house.
鲜红的朱槿花装饰了房子的入口。
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。
C2 noun /ˈkælvɪnɪzəm/

calvinism

卡尔文主义
Meaning
A Protestant theological system based on John Calvin’s teachings, emphasizing predestination and the sovereignty of God.
Example
Calvinism played a major role in shaping Protestant theology.
加尔文主义在塑造新教神学中发挥了重要作用。
C2 noun /kəˈpriːs/

caprice

反复无常
Meaning
a sudden, unpredictable change of mood or behavior
Example
She bought the expensive dress on a caprice.
她一时兴起买了那件昂贵的裙子。
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。
C2 noun /ˌkɒl.əˈneɪd/

colonnade

柱廊
Meaning
A row of evenly spaced columns supporting a roof, often in classical architecture.
Example
The visitors admired the grand colonnade at the entrance of the temple.
游客们欣赏着寺庙入口处的宏伟柱廊。
C2 verb /koʊˈæɡjəˌleɪt/

coagulate

凝结
Meaning
to cause a liquid, especially blood, to change into a solid or semi-solid state
Example
The blood quickly coagulated after the cut.
伤口后血液迅速凝结。
C2 noun /ˈkɒɡ.nɪ.zəns/

cognizance

认知
Meaning
Awareness, knowledge, or understanding of something; conscious perception.
Example
The judge took cognizance of the new evidence.
法官注意到新的证据。
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。
C2 adjective /ˈkreɪvən/

craven

懦夫
Meaning
cowardly; lacking courage
Example
He was too craven to stand up for his beliefs.
他太懦弱，无法捍卫自己的信念。
C2 adjective /ˈkælkjʊləbl/

calculable

可计算的
Meaning
Capable of being calculated, estimated, or measured.
Example
The risk involved in the project is calculable.
项目中的风险是可以计算的。
C2 noun /ˈkrɪptəɡræm/

cryptogram

秘密代码
Meaning
a text written in code or cipher
Example
The detective solved the cryptogram hidden in the letter.
侦探解开了信中隐藏的密码图。
C2 noun /kəˈdʒoʊləri/

cajolery

奉承
Meaning
Flattering or coaxing talk intended to persuade someone.
Example
Through cajolery, he convinced his boss to grant him a raise.
通过奉承，他说服了老板给他加薪。
C2 noun /ˈtʃaɪ.nə bɑːks/

China box

月橘
Meaning
a small evergreen shrub with tiny white fragrant flowers
Example
The China box plant produced clusters of small white flowers.
月橘植物开出了成簇的小白花。
C2 noun /ˈkɔː.seər/

corsair

海盗
Meaning
a pirate, especially one operating along the Mediterranean coasts
Example
The corsair plundered ships along the coast.
海盗沿海岸掠夺船只。
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 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 /kəmˈpɛndiəm/

compendium

汇编
Meaning
A collection of concise but detailed information about a subject.
Example
The book is a compendium of ancient myths and legends.
这本书是关于古代神话和传说的汇编。
C2 noun /kəˈrɑːləri/

corollary

直接或自然的结果
Meaning
a direct or natural consequence or result
Example
One corollary of the new policy was increased public awareness.
新政策的一个结果是公众意识的提高。
C2 noun /kroʊn/

crone

老妇人
Meaning
An old woman, often one who is thin and ugly, sometimes associated with witch-like qualities.
Example
The children were scared by the story of the wicked crone in the forest.
孩子们被森林中邪恶老妇人的故事吓到了。
C2 noun /ˈkɑr.mɪn/

Carmine

卡尔米红
Meaning
a vivid crimson color; a red pigment obtained from cochineal
Example
The artist mixed carmine with white to create a beautiful pink shade.
艺术家将卡尔米红与白色混合，创造出美丽的粉色调。
C2 noun /kaɪˈmɪərə/

chimera

奇美拉
Meaning
A mythical creature with parts from different animals; also used to mean a fanciful illusion or unattainable dream.
Example
The idea of a perfect society is often a chimera.
完美社会的概念往往是一种幻想。
C2 adjective /kənˈdʌktəbl̩/

conductible

导电的
Meaning
capable of being conducted, especially electricity or heat
Example
Copper is highly conductible to electricity.
铜的导电性很高。
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.
C2 noun /ˈkoʊdə/

coda

尾声
Meaning
the concluding passage of a piece of music or a literary work
Example
The novel ends with a reflective coda that ties up the themes.
这部小说以一段反思性的尾声结束，将主题联系起来。
C2 noun /kænˈtoʊnmənt/

Cantonment

军营
Meaning
a military base or permanent military station
Example
The soldiers lived in the cantonment outside the city.
士兵们住在城市外的军营里。
C2 noun /ˈkoʊ.tə.ri/

coterie

一个小型的、排外的团体
Meaning
a small, exclusive group of people with shared interests
Example
He belonged to a coterie of artists who met every Friday.
他属于一个每周五见面的艺术家团体。
C2 noun /kɒˈkeɪd/

cockade

花结
Meaning
a rosette or knot of ribbon, usually worn on a hat as a badge of office or party
Example
The soldier wore a red cockade on his cap.
士兵戴着一个红色的花结在他的帽子上。
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。
C2 noun /kwɑːˈfjʊr/

coiffure

发型
Meaning
A person's hairstyle, typically an elaborate one.
Example
Her elegant coiffure impressed everyone at the party.
她优雅的发型让聚会上的每个人都印象深刻。
C2 noun /ˈkɒn.kɔːd/

concord

协议或和谐
Meaning
Agreement or harmony between people or groups.
Example
The leaders worked towards international concord.
领导人们为国际和谐而努力。
C2 noun /ˈkætɪˌkɪzəm/

catechism

教义问答
Meaning
A summary of religious principles often in the form of questions and answers; also a set of fixed questions or beliefs.
Example
The priest taught the children the catechism every Sunday.
牧师每周日都教孩子们教义问答。
C2 adjective /ˈkoʊltɪʃ/

coltish

Meaning
Playful, energetic, and not fully mature or disciplined.
Example
The coltish boy ran around the field without a care.
C2 verb /kənˈtɛm/

contemn

轻视
Meaning
to treat or regard with disdain, scorn, or contempt
Example
He would never contemn honest work, no matter how humble.
他绝不会轻视诚实的工作，无论它多么卑微。
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。
C2 noun /ˈkaɪrəˌmænsi/

chiromancy

掌纹学
Meaning
The practice of predicting the future by interpreting the lines on the palms of hands; palmistry.
Example
The old woman practiced chiromancy and told fortunes for travelers.
老妇人练习掌纹学并为旅行者预测未来。
C2 adjective /ˈkoʊməˌtoʊs/

comatose

昏迷的
Meaning
In a state of deep unconsciousness, resembling or related to coma.
Example
The comatose patient was kept under constant observation.
昏迷的病人被持续观察。
C2 noun /ˈsɜːrklət/

circlet

Meaning
A small circular band, typically worn as an ornament on the head.
Example
The princess wore a golden circlet on her forehead.
C2 adjective /kəˈprɪʃəs/

capricious

善变的
Meaning
given to sudden and unaccountable changes of mood or behavior
Example
The stock market can be capricious, shifting dramatically without warning.
股票市场可能是善变的，剧烈变化没有警告。
C2 adjective /kənˈkɒmɪtənt/

concomitant

伴随的
Meaning
Naturally accompanying or associated with something.
Example
Increased stress is often concomitant with long working hours.
增加的压力通常与长时间的工作时间并存。
C2 noun /kənˈsaɪnər/

consignor

发货人
Meaning
a person or company that sends goods to be sold or transported
Example
The consignor shipped the goods to the warehouse.
发货人将商品发送到仓库。
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。
C2 noun /ˈsɛʃən/

cession

放弃权利或财产
Meaning
The formal giving up of rights, property, or territory, especially by a state.
Example
The treaty resulted in the cession of land to the neighboring country.
条约导致了土地的转让给邻国。