B1 noun/adjective /ˌkærəktəˈrɪstɪk/

characteristic

特征

Meaning

A distinguishing quality or feature of a person, place, or thing.

Example

Kindness is a characteristic of true leadership.

善良是一个真正领导力的特征。

C1 noun /ˈkɒlərə/

cholera

Meaning

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

Example

The village suffered an outbreak of cholera after the flood.

C1 adjective /kənˈtɪn.ju.əl/

Continual

持续的；不停的

Meaning

happening repeatedly over a long period of time; constant and uninterrupted

Example

The continual noise from the construction site was very annoying.

来自建筑工地的持续噪音非常让人烦恼。

C2 verb /ʧeɪf/

chafe

Meaning

To make or become sore by rubbing; to feel irritation or impatience.

Example

The tight shoes began to chafe his heels.

C1 noun /krəˈnɒlədʒi/

chronology

Meaning

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

Example

The chronology of the dynasty was carefully studied by historians.

C1 verb /ˌkɒndɪˈsɛnd/

condescend

从高处以友善的态度

Meaning

to behave as if one is superior while being gracious to others

Example

He would not condescend to answer such a trivial question.

他不会屈尊回答如此琐碎的问题。

C1 noun /krʊk/

crook

骗子

Meaning

a dishonest person, especially a criminal

Example

The police finally caught the crook who had been stealing cars.

警方终于抓住了那个偷车的骗子。

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。

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。

B2 verb /kənˈsɜːrv/

conserve

节约

Meaning

to protect something from harm or destruction; to use resources carefully to avoid waste

Example

We must conserve water during the dry season.

我们必须在干旱季节节约水。

C1 noun /ˈʃoʊ.və.nɪst/

chauvinist

极端偏袒的人

Meaning

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

Example

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

在工作场所对女性的评论之后，他被贴上了沙文主义者的标签。

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。

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 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 /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。

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。

B2 verb /kənˈsiːl/

conceal

隐藏

Meaning

to hide something or keep it secret

Example

He tried to conceal his disappointment behind a smile.

他试图用微笑掩饰自己的失望。

A1 verb /kætʃ/

catch

接住

Meaning

to grab something that is moving; to get a disease; to understand

Example

Can you catch the ball I'm throwing?

你能接住我扔的球吗？

A2 adverb /kəmˈpliːtli/

completely

完全地

Meaning

totally; in every way possible

Example

The room was completely silent.

房间完全安静。

A2 noun /ˈkʌm.pə.ni/

company

公司

Meaning

a business organization; the presence of other people

Example

She started her own company to sell handmade products.

她开设了自己的公司来销售手工制作的产品。

B2 noun /ˌklærɪfɪˈkeɪʃən/

clarification

澄清

Meaning

The action of making a statement or situation less confused and more clearly comprehensible.

Example

The manager requested clarification on the project details.

经理要求对项目细节进行澄清。

A2 noun, adjective /ˈkrɪstʃən/

christian

基督徒

Meaning

a person who follows the religion based on the teachings of Jesus Christ

Example

She is a devoted Christian who attends church every Sunday.

她是一个虔诚的基督徒，每个星期天都会去教堂。

C1 noun /kɔːrs flaʊər/

Course flour

粗面粉

Meaning

coarsely ground flour with larger particles, typically used for baking bread

Example

She used course flour to make homemade bread with a rustic texture.

她使用了粗面粉做了一个有乡村质感的自制面包。

B2 adjective /kənˈsɜːvətɪv/

conservative

保守的

Meaning

Favoring traditional views and values; resistant to change.

Example

He has conservative views on family and society.

他对家庭和社会持有保守的看法。

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。

C1 verb /ˈkætəˌlaɪz/

catalyze

催化

Meaning

To cause or accelerate a reaction or change.

Example

The new law catalyzed reforms across the sector.

新法律催化了整个行业的改革。

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。

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 /kəˈmɪŋɡəl/

commingle

混合

Meaning

To mix or blend different things together.

Example

The charity does not commingle donations with operational funds.

慈善机构不会将捐款与运营资金混合。

C2 adjective /ˈklæmərəs/

clamorous

喧闹的

Meaning

making a loud and confused noise; expressing strong demands noisily

Example

The clamorous audience demanded an encore from the band.

喧闹的观众要求乐队再来一首歌。

B2 noun/verb /ˈtʃɑːrtər/

charter

包机 / 租赁

Meaning

a written document granting rights or privileges; to hire a vehicle or vessel for temporary use

Example

The company decided to charter a bus for the trip.

公司决定为旅行租用一辆巴士。

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。

A2 noun /kənˈtrəʊl/

control

控制

Meaning

The power to influence or direct people's behavior or the course of events.

Example

Proper control measures are necessary.

需要适当的控制措施。

C2 verb /ˈkɒdʒɪteɪt/

cogitate

深思

Meaning

to think deeply about something; to meditate or reflect

Example

He sat by the river to cogitate on his future plans.

他坐在河边，思考他的未来计划。

C2 noun /klaɪm/

clime

气候带

Meaning

A region defined by its climate.

Example

He traveled to warmer climes during the winter.

他在冬天去温暖的气候带旅行。

C2 noun ˌsaɪ.bəˈnet.ɪks

cybernetics

控制论

Meaning

The science of communications and automatic control systems in both machines and living things.

Example

Cybernetics plays a crucial role in artificial intelligence.

控制论在人工智能中起着至关重要的作用。

C1 adjective /ˈkɔːrəl/

choral

与合唱团相关

Meaning

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

Example

The church hosted a choral performance on Sunday.

教堂在周日举办了合唱表演。

C1 noun /ˈkæn.ə.pi/

canopy

森林的上层，由树冠形成; 上方遮蔽

Meaning

The upper layer of a forest formed by the crowns of trees; overhead cover.

Example

The rainforest canopy provides shelter to many birds and insects.

雨林的天篷为许多鸟类和昆虫提供庇护。

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 verb /kəmˈpraɪz/

comprise

由...组成

Meaning

To consist of or be made up of something.

Example

The committee comprises five members.

委员会由五个成员组成。

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。

C1 noun /ˈkærɪkətjʊə/

caricature

讽刺画

Meaning

A picture or description that exaggerates certain features for comic or satirical effect.

Example

The magazine published a caricature of the politician.

杂志发布了政治家的讽刺画。

B1 adverb /ˈkloʊsli/

closely

幸福

Meaning

in a way that is very near in space, time, or relationship; carefully and attentively

Example

The detective examined the evidence closely.

当她获得奖项时，她无法掩饰自己的幸福。

B2 noun ˈkærɪktər dɪˈvɛləpmənt

character development

角色发展

Meaning

The process of creating a believable character in fiction by giving the character depth and personality.

Example

The character development of Sydney Carton is profound.

悉尼·卡顿的角色发展深刻。

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。

C2 adjective /tʃəˈruːbɪk/

cherubic

天使般的

Meaning

Innocent, sweet, and angelic, like a cherub.

Example

The baby had a cherubic smile that melted everyone’s heart.

宝宝的笑容如天使般甜美，融化了所有人的心。

A2 verb /krɒs/

cross

穿越

Meaning

to go from one side to another, or to pass through

Example

We crossed the river using a wooden bridge.

我们通过一座木桥过了河。

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 verb /tʃæsˈtaɪz/

chastise

Meaning

to criticize or punish severely

Example

The teacher chastised the student for being late.

B2 noun /ˈkʊk.uː/

Cuckoo

布谷鸟

Meaning

a bird known for its distinctive call and for laying eggs in other birds' nests

Example

We heard the cuckoo calling from the forest early in the morning.

我们在清晨听到了从森林传来的布谷鸟的叫声。

C1 noun /ˈkælkjʊləs/

calculus

微积分

Meaning

A branch of mathematics concerned with rates of change and accumulation; also a hard mineral deposit in the body such as on teeth.

Example

Calculus is essential for advanced studies in physics and engineering.

微积分是物理学和工程学高级研究的基础。

B2 verb /ˈkʌltɪveɪt/

cultivate

耕种

Meaning

to grow crops or plants; to develop or improve something

Example

Farmers cultivate rice in the paddy fields.

农民在稻田里种植水稻。

C1 noun /ˈtʃaɪ.nə.weər/

China-ware

瓷器

Meaning

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

Example

The expensive china-ware was displayed in the cabinet.

昂贵的瓷器被展示在橱柜里。

C2 noun /ˈkɒŋ.kɔː.dæt/

concordat

教廷协议

Meaning

An agreement or treaty, especially between the Vatican and a secular government.

Example

The concordat established the rights of the church within the country.

教廷协议确立了教会在该国的权利。

C2 noun/verb /ˈkʌdʒ.əl/

cudgel

棍棒

Meaning

A short, thick stick used as a weapon; to beat with a cudgel.

Example

The guard used a cudgel to chase away the thief.

警卫用棍棒把小偷赶走。

C2 noun /ˈkʌlvərt/

culvert

涵洞

Meaning

a tunnel or drain that carries water under a road or railway

Example

The heavy rainwater flowed through the culvert under the bridge.

沉重的雨水通过桥下的涵洞流动。

A2 verb /kəmˈpleɪn/

complain

抱怨

Meaning

to express dissatisfaction or annoyance about something

Example

He often complains about the noise in the neighborhood.

他经常抱怨邻里的噪音。

B2 noun /ˌkɑm.pənˈseɪ.ʃən/

Compensation

补偿; 赔偿

Meaning

something given or received as an equivalent for services, debt, loss, injury, or suffering; payment or reward

Example

The company provided financial compensation to the workers injured in the accident.

公司向在事故中受伤的工人提供了经济补偿。

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。

A1 adjective /kloʊzd/

closed

关闭

Meaning

not open; shut

Example

The store is closed on Fridays.

商店星期五关闭。

B2 adverb /ˈkæʒ.u.ə.li/

Casually

随便地; 放松且非正式的方式

Meaning

in a relaxed and informal way; without much thought or preparation

Example

He casually mentioned that he was leaving.

他随便提到他要走了。

C2 noun /ˈklærɪən/

Clarion

号角

Meaning

a shrill narrow-tubed war trumpet; a medieval trumpet with a clear piercing tone

Example

The clarion sounded across the battlefield to signal the charge.

号角在战场上响起，标志着进攻的信号。

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 noun /ˈkɑːrdəməm/

Cardamom

豆蔻

Meaning

aromatic seeds from a plant in the ginger family, used as a spice

Example

The recipe calls for a pinch of ground cardamom.

食谱中需要一撮磨碎的豆蔻。

A2 noun, verb /kəˈrɪər/

career

职业 / 事业

Meaning

As a noun: a person’s course of professional life; as a verb: to move swiftly and in an uncontrolled way.

Example

She built a successful career in medicine.

她在医学领域建立了一个成功的职业生涯。

A1 verb /kʌm/

come

来

Meaning

to move toward a place; to arrive at a place

Example

Please come to my birthday party.

请来参加我的生日聚会。

C1 noun /klaʊt/

clout

影响力

Meaning

influence or power, especially in politics or business

Example

The businessman has a lot of political clout.

这位商人有很大的政治影响力。

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。

A2 noun /ˈkrɪk.ɪt/

Cricket

蟋蟀

Meaning

a jumping insect that makes a chirping sound by rubbing its wings together

Example

We could hear crickets chirping in the evening.

我们能在傍晚听到蟋蟀的叫声。

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。

C2 verb /ˈkælsɪfaɪ/

calcify

通过钙盐沉积变硬

Meaning

To harden by deposition of calcium salts; to become rigid or inflexible.

Example

Over time, the tissue began to calcify and lose flexibility.

随着时间的推移，组织开始钙化并失去柔韧性。

B2 noun /kəmˈplaɪ.əns/

compliance

遵守

Meaning

The practice of conforming to rules, regulations, or laws; obedience to orders or instructions.

Example

Schools expect compliance with their rules and policies.

学校期望遵守他们的规则和政策。

B1 noun /ˈsɛntɪˌmiːtər/

centimeter

厘米

Meaning

A metric unit of length equal to one hundredth of a meter.

Example

The table is 120 centimeters long.

桌子长120厘米。

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。

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。

C1 noun /koʊlt/

Colt

小马驹

Meaning

a young male horse, especially one under four years old

Example

The farmer trained the young colt to accept a saddle.

农民训练年轻的小马驹来接受马鞍。

A2 noun /ˈkɑr.pɪt/

Carpet

地毯

Meaning

a floor covering made from thick woven fabric

Example

The Persian carpet in the living room was a family heirloom.

客厅里的波斯地毯是家族的传家宝。

A1 noun /ˈkrɪsməs/

christmas

圣诞节

Meaning

an annual festival celebrating the birth of Jesus Christ, observed on December 25

Example

Families gather to celebrate Christmas with joy and love.

家庭聚在一起庆祝圣诞节，带着欢乐和爱。

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。

C2 noun /kəˈnɑːrd/

canard

Meaning

a false or unfounded story or rumor

Example

The article turned out to be nothing more than a canard.

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。

B1 verb /kæst/

cast

投掷

Meaning

to throw; to choose actors for a play; to shape metal

Example

The fisherman casts his line into the water.

渔夫把他的鱼线投进水里。

C1 noun /kənˈdəʊləns/

condolence

慰问

Meaning

An expression of sympathy, especially on the occasion of death.

Example

She offered her sincere condolence to the grieving family.

她向悲痛的家庭表示了最真诚的慰问。

C1 noun /ˈtʃæriət/

Chariot

战车

Meaning

an ancient horse-drawn vehicle used in warfare and racing

Example

The warrior rode his chariot into battle with great courage.

战士带着他的战车勇敢地冲向了战斗。

C2 noun /kɔːrˈteɪʒ/

cortege

葬礼队伍

Meaning

a solemn procession, especially for a funeral

Example

A cortege of mourners followed the hearse to the cemetery.

一队哀悼的人跟随灵车到墓地。

C1 noun kəˈmɛns.mənt

commencement

开始

Meaning

The beginning of something; a ceremony at which degrees or diplomas are conferred on graduating students.

Example

The commencement ceremony marked the start of a new journey.

开始仪式标志着新旅程的开始。

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。

A1 verb, noun /tʃɛk/

check

检查

Meaning

To examine, inspect, or verify something; also a written order to a bank to pay money.

Example

Please check the report before submitting it.

请在提交之前检查报告。

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。

C2 adjective /ˈkɒlərɪk/

choleric

暴躁的

Meaning

Easily angered; irritable and hot-tempered.

Example

His choleric nature often got him into arguments.

他那暴躁的脾气常常让他卷入争论。

B2 verb /kənˈvɜːs/

converse

交谈

Meaning

to have a conversation; to talk together

Example

They conversed about literature for hours.

他们谈了几个小时关于文学。

B1 noun /ˈkætəɡɔːri/

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 verb /kənˈtrɪbjuːt/

contribute

贡献

Meaning

to give something, especially money, time, or effort, to help achieve or provide something

Example

Everyone contributed money to buy a farewell gift for the teacher.

大家为买礼物给老师贡献了金钱。

B1 adverb /ˈkʌrəntli/

currently

目前

Meaning

at the present time; now

Example

He is currently working on a new project.

他目前正在做一个新项目。

A2 noun/verb /kɔːz/

cause

原因 / 造成

Meaning

a person or thing that gives rise to an action, phenomenon, or condition; to make something happen

Example

The heavy rain caused flooding in the city.

大雨造成了城市的洪水。

B2 noun /kɔːrps/

corpse

尸体

Meaning

a dead body, especially of a human

Example

The police discovered a corpse in the abandoned house.

警察在废弃的房子里发现了一具尸体。

A2 noun ˌkɒmpəˈtɪʃən

competition

竞争

Meaning

The activity or condition of competing; rivalry for supremacy.

Example

Competition grew between language groups.

竞争在语言群体之间加剧。

A2 noun /ˈkɜːr.tən/

Curtain

窗帘

Meaning

a piece of material suspended at the top to form a covering or screen, typically movable sideways

Example

She drew the curtains to block out the bright sunlight.

她拉上窗帘来阻挡强烈的阳光。

B1 noun, verb /ˈkrɛdɪt/

credit

Meaning

As a noun: the ability to obtain goods or services before payment; recognition for an achievement. As a verb: to publicly acknowledge someone's contribution.

Example

She received credit for her contribution to the project.

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。

C1 adjective + noun kəˈmendəbəl ɪˈnɪʃətɪvz

commendable initiatives

值得赞扬的倡议

Meaning

Praiseworthy efforts or actions that deserve admiration and approval.

Example

The commendable initiatives aim to raise awareness.

这些值得赞扬的倡议旨在提高意识。

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。

C1 noun /kɑːɡ/

cog

轮子或齿轮上的齿

Meaning

A tooth on the rim of a wheel or gear; metaphorically, a minor but necessary part of a larger system.

Example

He felt like just a small cog in a big machine.

他觉得自己只是一个大机器中的小齿轮。

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。

C1 verb /kənˈstrɪkt/

constrict

收缩

Meaning

to make narrower or tighter; to shrink or compress

Example

The snake constricted its prey before swallowing.

蛇在吞噬之前把猎物收缩了。

B1 adjective /kəˈlɛktɪd/

collected

冷静

Meaning

calm and in control of oneself

Example

She remained calm and collected during the crisis.

在危机中，她保持冷静和收拾好自己。

C1 noun /koʊˈɜː.ʃən/

coercion

胁迫

Meaning

The practice of persuading someone to do something by using force or threats.

Example

Cybercriminals use coercion to extract information.

网络犯罪分子使用胁迫手段提取信息。

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 /ˈkreɪvɪŋ/

craving

渴望, 强烈的欲望

Meaning

a strong desire for something

Example

She has a craving for chocolate every evening.

她每晚都渴望吃巧克力。

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 adjective /sɛnˈsɔːriəs/

censorious

过分挑剔

Meaning

severely critical of others

Example

She was always censorious about her colleagues' mistakes.

她总是对同事们的错误非常挑剔。

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 /ˈsɛmɪˌtɛri/

cemetery

墓地

Meaning

a place where dead people are buried

Example

The old cemetery is located at the edge of the village.

古老的墓地位于村庄的边缘。

B1 adjective /ˈtʃaɪl.dɪʃ/

Childish

孩子气; 典型的儿童行为，但对于成年人不合适

Meaning

immature and silly; behaving in a way that is typical of a child but inappropriate for an adult

Example

His childish behavior during the meeting was quite embarrassing.

他在会议期间的孩子气行为非常令人尴尬。

A1 noun /kɑːrd/

card

Meaning

A small, flat piece of stiff paper or thin cardboard used for various purposes, such as identification, greetings, or playing games.

Example

She handed me her business card after the meeting.

C2 noun /kəmˈpɒz.ɪ.tər/

Compositor

作曲家

Meaning

a person who arranges type for printing or creates musical compositions

Example

The compositor carefully arranged the text for the newspaper.

作曲家仔细地安排了报纸的文本。

C2 adjective /ˈkɒndʒʊɡəl/

conjugal

婚姻的

Meaning

relating to marriage or the relationship between husband and wife

Example

They enjoyed a long life of conjugal happiness.

他们享受了长久的婚姻幸福生活。

A1 noun /ˈkʌl.ər/

Colour

颜色

Meaning

the property possessed by an object of producing different sensations on the eye as a result of the way it reflects light; hue, tint, shade

Example

What is your favorite colour for painting the bedroom walls?

你最喜欢的卧室墙面涂什么颜色？

A2 noun /ˈsɪɡəˌrɛt/

cigarette

香烟

Meaning

a small roll of finely cut tobacco wrapped in paper for smoking

Example

He lit a cigarette after dinner.

他在晚餐后点燃了一支香烟。

C1 noun /ˈkɒndjuɪt/ or /ˈkɑːnduɪt/

conduit

管道 / 媒介

Meaning

a channel or pipe for conveying water, electricity, or information

Example

The cable was placed inside a protective conduit.

电缆被放入保护管道中。