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。

A1 noun /ˈsɪti/

city

城市

Meaning

a large town or an urban area with its own government

Example

Dhaka is the largest city in Bangladesh.

北京是中国最大的城市。

A1 verb /tʃuːz/

choose

选择

Meaning

to pick or select from several options

Example

I always choose healthy food options.

我总是选择健康的食物选择。

C2 noun /ˈkæʒuɪstri/

casuistry

诡辩术

Meaning

The use of clever but false reasoning, especially in relation to moral questions.

Example

The lawyer’s argument was dismissed as mere casuistry.

律师的辩论被作为单纯的诡辩术驳回了。

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 /ˈkæt.aɪ.ɒn ɪksˌtʃeɪndʒ/

cation-exchange

阳离子交换

Meaning

A chemical process in soil that helps retain nutrients.

Example

The cation-exchange capacity of soil affects plant growth.

土壤的阳离子交换容量会影响植物的生长。

C1 noun ˌsɛn.trə.laɪˈzeɪ.ʃən

centralization

集中化

Meaning

The concentration of control and decision-making power in a central authority.

Example

Excessive centralization can slow down decision-making.

过度的集中化可能会减慢决策的速度。

B1 verb /kəmˈpiːt/

compete

竞争

Meaning

to try to win or be more successful than others in a contest or activity

Example

Several companies compete for dominance in the market.

多家公司为市场主导地位而竞赛。

C1 adjective /ˈtʃɪə.ləs/

Cheerless

沉闷; 沮丧; 悲伤; 无欢乐

Meaning

lacking happiness or comfort; gloomy; depressing; without cheer

Example

The old house looked cheerless and abandoned in the winter rain.

这座老房子在冬雨中看起来显得沉闷和荒废。

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 /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。

C1 verb /ˈkrɪsən/

christen

命名

Meaning

to give a name to someone at baptism or to name something officially

Example

They christened the ship after the queen.

他们为船命名，以女王的名字。

C2 noun /ˌkɒməˈsɛəriət/

commissariat

供应部门

Meaning

A department responsible for supplying food and equipment, especially in the military.

Example

The army commissariat ensured that the soldiers had enough supplies.

军队供应部门确保士兵们有足够的物资。

B2 noun /kleɪ/

clay

黏土

Meaning

a natural material made of fine earth that becomes hard when baked, used for making pottery

Example

The artist molded the wet clay into a beautiful vase.

艺术家把湿黏土塑造成一个美丽的花瓶。

C2 adjective /kænˈtæŋ.kər.əs/

cantankerous

脾气暴躁

Meaning

Bad-tempered, argumentative, and uncooperative.

Example

The cantankerous old man complained about everything.

那个脾气暴躁的老人对一切都不满。

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。

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。

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。

B2 noun /ˈkɒmpoʊst/

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 /kəˈlɪʒ.ən/

Collision

碰撞; 冲突

Meaning

an instance of one moving object hitting violently against another; a conflict of opposing ideas or interests

Example

The collision between two cars caused a major traffic jam.

两辆车之间的碰撞造成了严重的交通堵塞。

B2 noun /ˈkrɪtɪk/

critic

评论家

Meaning

A person who judges the merits of something, especially art or literature

Example

The film critic praised the director's latest movie.

电影评论家赞扬了导演的最新电影。

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。

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。

C1 adjective /kəˈlæpsəbl̩/

collapsible

可折叠的

Meaning

able to be folded down or reduced in size

Example

She bought a collapsible chair for camping.

她为露营买了一个可折叠的椅子。

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 /krəˈmætɪk/

chromatic

色彩的

Meaning

Relating to colors or, in music, notes outside the standard scale.

Example

The artist used a chromatic palette to create vibrant contrasts.

艺术家使用了一个色彩丰富的调色板来创造生动的对比。

A2 verb /klɪk/

click

点击

Meaning

to press a button on a computer mouse or similar device

Example

She clicked the link to open the website.

她点击了链接以打开网站。

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 /klæn/

clan

氏族

Meaning

a large family group or a close-knit community with shared interests or ancestry

Example

The entire clan gathered to celebrate the festival.

整个氏族聚集在一起庆祝节日。

B1 noun /koʊm/

Comb

梳子

Meaning

a toothed device for arranging or cleaning the hair

Example

She used a comb to style her hair before the party.

她在派对前用梳子整理了她的头发。

A2 noun /ˈkoʊkənʌt/

Coconut

椰子

Meaning

a large brown seed with hard shell containing white flesh and coconut water

Example

We drank coconut water directly from the coconut.

我们直接从椰子里喝椰子水。

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。

C1 verb /ˈklæmbər/

clamber

吃力地爬

Meaning

to climb with effort or difficulty, often using both hands and feet

Example

The children clambered over the rocks to reach the cave.

孩子们费力地爬过岩石，到达了洞穴。

A2 adjective /kənˈfjuːzɪŋ/

confusing

令人困惑的

Meaning

causing someone to be unable to think clearly or understand; difficult to comprehend

Example

The instructions were confusing and hard to follow.

这些说明令人困惑，很难遵循。

B2 noun /ˈkɒmɜːs/

commerce

商业

Meaning

the activity of buying and selling goods and services

Example

International commerce has expanded significantly in recent years.

国际商务在最近几年显著增长。

C2 noun /ˈkeɪ.tɪf/

caitiff

懦夫

Meaning

A contemptible or cowardly person.

Example

The knight despised the caitiff who betrayed his comrades.

骑士鄙视那个背叛同伴的懦夫。

B2 noun ˈkɛmɪkəl weɪst

chemical waste

化学废料

Meaning

Waste material from industrial or laboratory processes that contains harmful chemicals.

Example

Chemical waste pollutes water bodies.

化学废料污染水体。

B1 noun /ˈkæt.ər.pɪl.ər/

Caterpillar

毛毛虫

Meaning

the larva of a butterfly or moth that feeds on plants

Example

The caterpillar ate all the leaves on the plant.

毛毛虫吃掉了植物上的所有叶子。

A1 noun /ker/

Care

照顾; 保护; 关怀

Meaning

the provision of what is necessary for health, welfare, or protection

Example

The nurse provided excellent care for the elderly patients.

护士为老年患者提供了出色的照顾。

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。

B1 noun /kəˌmjunɪˈkeɪʃən/

communication

沟通

Meaning

The act or process of using words, sounds, signs, or behaviors to express or exchange information or to express your ideas, thoughts, feelings, etc.

Example

Effective communication is crucial for any successful project.

有效的沟通对任何成功的项目都至关重要。

B1 verb /kənˈkluːd/

conclude

结束

Meaning

to bring to an end; to decide or determine after consideration

Example

We will conclude the meeting at five o'clock.

我们将在五点钟结束会议。

B1 noun, adjective /ˈkrɪmɪnəl/

criminal

罪犯

Meaning

A person who has committed a crime; relating to crime

Example

The police arrested a dangerous criminal last night.

警方昨晚逮捕了一个危险的罪犯。

A2 adjective /ˈkʌmɪŋ/

coming

即将来临

Meaning

approaching or happening soon

Example

We are preparing for the coming festival.

我们正在为即将来临的节日做准备。

A2 noun /klʌb/

club

俱乐部

Meaning

an organization of people with a common interest; also a place for social gatherings or entertainment

Example

He joined the local tennis club to meet new people.

他加入了当地的网球俱乐部，以结识新朋友。

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。

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。

C1 adjective /ˈkɜːrsəri/

cursory

草率

Meaning

Hasty and therefore not thorough or detailed.

Example

He gave the report only a cursory glance before the meeting.

他在会议前匆忙地扫了一眼报告。

A2 noun /ˈtʃer.i/

Cherry

樱桃

Meaning

a small round red or black fruit with a hard seed inside

Example

She picked fresh cherries from the tree in her garden.

她从花园的树上摘下了新鲜的樱桃。

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。

B1 verb kənˈsjuːmz

consumes

消耗

Meaning

Use up (a resource); eat, drink, or ingest (food or drink).

Example

An individual consumes around 20 kg of plastic annually.

一个人每年消耗大约 20 公斤塑料。

B1 noun /ˈkɔːlɪˌflaʊər/

Cauliflower

花椰菜

Meaning

white vegetable with a compact head of undeveloped flower buds

Example

Roasted cauliflower makes a delicious and healthy side dish.

烤花椰菜做成美味又健康的配菜。

B2 noun /ˈkaʊntərˌpɑːrt/

counterpart

对口人

Meaning

a person or thing that corresponds to or has the same function as another

Example

The CEO met with his counterpart in the partner company.

首席执行官与合作公司中的对口人会面。

C1 noun, verb /ˈkɒmjuːn/

commune

公社 / 沟通心灵

Meaning

Noun: a group of people living together and sharing possessions; Verb: to share one's thoughts or feelings intimately.

Example

She went to the countryside to commune with nature.

她去乡村与大自然交流。

C1 verb /ˈsenʃər/

censure

谴责, 批评

Meaning

to criticize severely; to express strong disapproval

Example

The committee censured the politician for his misconduct.

委员会因他的不当行为谴责了政治家。

C1 noun /kəˈluːʒən/

collusion

共谋

Meaning

A secret agreement or cooperation, especially for an illegal or dishonest purpose.

Example

There was evidence of collusion between the officials and the contractors.

有证据表明官员与承包商之间有共谋。

B1 noun /kənˈkluː.ʒən/

Conclusion

结论; 结尾; 决定

Meaning

the end or finish of an event, process, or text; a judgment or decision reached by reasoning

Example

The conclusion of the research paper summarized all the important findings.

研究报告的结论总结了所有重要的发现。

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。

A2 noun /ˈkrɒk.ə.daɪl/

Crocodile

鳄鱼

Meaning

a large reptile with a long mouth and sharp teeth that lives in rivers and lakes in hot countries

Example

The crocodile slowly moved through the murky water.

鳄鱼缓慢地穿过浑浊的水域。

C2 adjective /kənˈvɪviəl/

convivial

友好、活跃和愉快；社交

Meaning

friendly, lively, and enjoyable; sociable

Example

The party had a convivial atmosphere with music and laughter.

派对上有着充满活力的氛围，伴随着音乐和欢笑。

B2 verb /kəˈlæps/

collapse

崩塌

Meaning

to fall down or inward suddenly; to break down completely

Example

The old building collapsed after the earthquake.

老建筑在地震后倒塌了。

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。

B1 noun /kəˈsiːnoʊ/

casino

赌场

Meaning

a place where people gamble and play games of chance

Example

They spent the evening playing cards at the casino.

他们在赌场度过了晚上，玩扑克牌。

C1 noun /ˌkɒn.əˈsɜːr/

connoisseur

行家

Meaning

an expert judge in matters of taste, especially in food, art, or wine

Example

She is a true connoisseur of fine art.

她是美术的真正行家。

A2 adjective /ˈkreɪzi/

Crazy

疯狂的; 极其愚蠢; 对某事狂热

Meaning

mentally ill; extremely foolish; wildly enthusiastic about something

Example

That's a crazy idea, but it might just work.

这是一个疯狂的想法，但它可能会奏效。

A2 noun /ˈkaʊ.bɔɪ/

Cowboy

牛仔

Meaning

a man who tends cattle on a ranch, especially in the western United States

Example

The cowboy rode his horse across the vast prairie to find the cattle.

牛仔骑马穿越广阔的草原寻找牛群。

A2 noun /ˈkæb.ɪdʒ/

Cabbage

卷心菜

Meaning

a cultivated plant eaten as a vegetable, having thick green or purple leaves surrounding a spherical heart

Example

She chopped the fresh cabbage to make coleslaw for dinner.

她切了新鲜的卷心菜，准备做沙拉。

C1 noun /ˈkɜːrlər/

curler

卷发器

Meaning

A small roller used for curling hair.

Example

She used a curler to style her hair for the party.

她用卷发器为派对造型她的头发。

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。

C1 noun /kənˈfɔːrməns/

conformance

一致性

Meaning

The act of conforming to a rule, standard, or law.

Example

The product was tested for conformance with safety standards.

该产品已按照安全标准进行了符合性测试。

C2 verb /kəˈlʌmnieɪt/

calumniate

诽谤

Meaning

To make false and damaging statements about someone; to slander.

Example

He was furious when he realized they had calumniated his reputation.

当他意识到他们已经毁坏了他的名声时，他非常生气。

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。

B2 noun/adjective /səˈvɪliən/

civilian

平民

Meaning

a person not in the armed forces or police

Example

The area was evacuated to protect the civilians.

该区域已被疏散以保护平民。

B2 adjective /ˌkɑː.di.əʊˈvæs.kjʊ.lər/

cardiovascular

与心脏和血管相关的

Meaning

Relating to the heart and blood vessels.

Example

Regular exercise improves cardiovascular health.

定期锻炼有助于改善心血管健康。

A1 noun /kæn/

Can

罐头

Meaning

a metal container for food or drink

Example

I opened a can of soup for lunch.

我打开了一个午餐用的汤罐头。

A2 noun /kəˈnɛkʃən/

connection

连接

Meaning

a relationship in which a person, thing, or idea is linked or associated with something else

Example

There is a strong connection between exercise and health.

运动和健康之间有着紧密的联系。

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 noun /kaʊtʃ/

Couch

沙发

Meaning

a long upholstered seat for more than one person, typically with a back and arms

Example

The family gathered on the couch to watch a movie.

全家人坐在沙发上看电影。

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。

C1 noun /ˈkɔːrdən/

cordon

警戒线

Meaning

a line or circle of police, soldiers, or guards preventing access

Example

The police set up a cordon around the crime scene.

警方在犯罪现场周围设立了封锁线。

C1 verb /ˈkɒnskrɪpt/

conscript

强迫某人参军

Meaning

to force someone into military service

Example

The government conscripted young men during the war.

政府在战争期间征召了年轻人。

C1 verb /kənˈviːn/

convene

集合，召集会议或集会

Meaning

to come together or assemble, especially for a meeting or formal gathering

Example

The board will convene tomorrow to discuss the new policy.

董事会将在明天召开，讨论新的政策。

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。

C1 adjective, verb, noun /ˈkaʊntərfɪt/

counterfeit

伪造的

Meaning

made to look like something genuine in order to deceive

Example

The police seized a batch of counterfeit currency.

警方查获了一批伪钞。

B1 noun /kənˌɡrætʃəˈleɪʃən/

congratulation

祝贺

Meaning

an expression of praise or joy for someone’s achievement or good fortune

Example

She sent a congratulation to her friend on winning the award.

她向朋友送上了获奖的祝贺。

C2 adjective /ˈkʌsɪd/

cussed

倔强

Meaning

Annoyingly stubborn or difficult.

Example

He was too cussed to admit his mistake.

他太倔强，无法承认自己的错误。

A2 noun ˈtʃælɪndʒ

challenge

挑战

Meaning

A call to take part in a contest or competition, especially a demanding or stimulating one; a task or situation that tests someone's abilities.

Example

Plastic pollution poses a significant challenge to global health.

塑料污染对全球健康构成了重大挑战。

A1 noun /kəmˈpjuːtə(r)/

computer

计算机

Meaning

an electronic device for storing and processing data

Example

I bought a new computer for my office work.

我为我的办公室工作买了台新电脑。

C1 noun /kənˈtɪn.dʒən.si/

contingency

应急计划

Meaning

A provision for an unforeseen event or circumstance, especially in financial planning.

Example

The company has a contingency plan for economic downturns.

公司有一个应急计划来应对经济衰退。

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。

A2 noun /ˈkɔːrnər/

corner

角落

Meaning

the place where two edges or sides meet

Example

The store is just around the corner.

商店就在拐角处。

B1 noun /ˈkæp.ɪ.təl/

Capital

首都; 资本; 财富

Meaning

the most important city or town of a country or region; wealth in the form of money or assets

Example

Paris is the capital of France and also a major financial capital.

巴黎是法国的首都，也是一个重要的金融中心。

C2 verb /ˈkæstreɪt/

castrate

阉割

Meaning

To remove the testicles of a male animal or human.

Example

The farmer castrated the young bulls to make them easier to manage.

农民阉割了年轻的公牛，以便更容易管理它们。

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。

C2 noun /koʊˈkɛt/

coquette

卖弄风情的女人

Meaning

a woman who flirts lightheartedly

Example

She was a coquette, always charming everyone at the party.

她是个卖弄风情的女人，总是在聚会上迷倒所有人。

C1 adjective kənˈten.ʃəs

contentious

有争议

Meaning

Causing or likely to cause an argument; controversial.

Example

The contentious issue divided global leaders.

有争议的问题分裂了全球领导人。

C1 noun ˌkɒm.pjʊˈteɪ.ʃən

computation

计算

Meaning

The action of mathematical calculation.

Example

Complex computation is required for AI models.

复杂的计算对AI模型来说是必须的。

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。

B1 noun /ˈkærɪdʒ/

carriage

马车

Meaning

a vehicle, typically a four-wheeled one, used for transporting goods or people, especially in the past

Example

The royal family traveled in a beautiful carriage during parades.

王室家族在游行期间乘坐了一辆美丽的马车。

C1 noun /kənˈtɪn.ju.əns/

continuance

持续性

Meaning

the state of continuing or being prolonged; persistence

Example

The continuance of the project depended on securing additional funding.

项目的持续性依赖于确保额外的资金。

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。

B2 noun /ˈkɒm.pɒ.stɪŋ/

composting

堆肥

Meaning

The process of recycling organic waste into fertile fertilizer.

Example

Composting reduces waste and enhances soil fertility.

堆肥减少垃圾并提高土壤肥力。

B1 verb /ˈkɒnsəntreɪt/

concentrate

集中

Meaning

to focus all one's attention or mental effort on a particular object or activity

Example

She tried to concentrate on her studies despite the noise.

尽管有噪音，她仍试图集中精力学习。

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。

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。

B2 adverb /ˈkrɪtɪkli/

critically

严重地

Meaning

in a way that expresses disapproval or a very serious, important way

Example

He was critically injured in the accident.

他在事故中受了重伤。

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。

B1 noun /sɛl/

cell

细胞 / 单元格

Meaning

a small basic unit of life; or a small enclosed space like a prison room

Example

The prisoner was locked in a small cell.

囚犯被锁在一个小牢房里。

C2 verb /ˈtʃæfɪŋ/

chaffing

戏弄

Meaning

Teasing or joking in a lighthearted way.

Example

They were chaffing each other during lunch.

他们在午餐时互相开玩笑。

C1 noun/verb /ˈkætəpʌlt/

catapult

弹射器

Meaning

A device for launching objects at high speed; to hurl or launch something suddenly.

Example

The invention catapulted him to international fame.

发明将他弹射到国际声誉。

C2 noun /ˈkruːɪt/

cruet

小容器

Meaning

a small container, especially for salt, pepper, oil, or vinegar, used at a dining table

Example

She filled the cruet with olive oil for the salad.

她将橄榄油倒入调味瓶中，为沙拉准备。

B1 noun /kənˈviː.ni.əns/

Convenience

便利

Meaning

the state of being able to proceed with something without difficulty; a thing that contributes to an easy way of life

Example

The convenience of online shopping has changed how people buy products.

在线购物的便利改变了人们购买产品的方式。