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C2 noun /ˈʃɛvrən/

chevron

V形符号
Meaning
A V-shaped pattern, often used in military insignia or design.
Example
The sergeant’s uniform displayed three chevrons on the sleeve.
军士的制服上显示了三条雪佛龙标记。
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 adjective /sərˈkjuːɪtəs/

circuitous

迂回路线
Meaning
Longer than the most direct way; roundabout.
Example
He took a circuitous route to avoid traffic.
他走了一条迂回路线以避开交通。
C2 adjective /kəˈkɒfənəs/

cacophonous

刺耳的声音
Meaning
Producing a harsh, discordant mixture of sounds.
Example
The cacophonous sounds of the city kept her awake all night.
城市的刺耳声音让她整晚都无法入睡。
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 /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 /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 /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。
C2 noun /kəˈlɒsəs/

colossus

巨人
Meaning
A person or thing of enormous size, importance, or ability.
Example
Einstein was a colossus in the world of science.
爱因斯坦是科学界的巨人。
C2 adjective /ˌkæləˈrɪfɪk/

calorific

高热量的
Meaning
Relating to the amount of energy contained in food or fuel.
Example
Chocolate is highly calorific, so it should be eaten in moderation.
巧克力热量很高,所以应该适量食用。
C2 verb /ˈkænənaɪz/

canonize

Meaning
To officially declare a dead person a saint; to regard as great or significant.
Example
The church canonized the martyr after years of investigation.
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 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 /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 /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 verb /kəˈmɪz.ə.reɪt/

commiserate

为某人的不幸表示同情或怜悯
Meaning
To express sympathy or compassion for someone's misfortune.
Example
She called her friend to commiserate after his loss.
她给朋友打电话,表示同情,因为他失去了亲人。
C2 adjective /ˈkʌvətəs/

covetous

贪婪
Meaning
having or showing a strong desire for someone else's possessions
Example
She gave him a covetous look when he showed his new watch.
他在展示新手表时给了他一个贪婪的眼神。
C2 adjective /ˈkɒs.ɪ.tɪd/

cosseted

过度溺爱
Meaning
pampered, treated with excessive care and attention
Example
The cosseted child always got what he wanted.
过度溺爱的孩子总是得到他想要的。
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 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。
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 /ˈkʌstərd ˈæpəl/

Custard Apple

奶油苹果
Meaning
a tropical fruit with sweet creamy white flesh and black seeds
Example
The custard apple has a sweet and creamy texture.
奶油苹果具有甜美和奶油般的口感。
C2 noun /koʊˈædʒətər/

coadjutor

助手
Meaning
a person who helps or assists another, especially in a religious or official capacity
Example
The bishop appointed a coadjutor to assist him with his duties.
主教任命了一位助手来协助他完成职责。
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 verb /ˈkævəl/

cavil

提出无谓的反对
Meaning
to make petty or unnecessary objections
Example
She caviled at every detail of the plan.
她对计划的每个细节都提出了无谓的反对。
C2 verb /ˈkɒsɪt/

cosset

宠爱
Meaning
to care for and protect in an overindulgent way
Example
The little girl was cosseted by her grandparents.
小女孩被她的祖父母宠爱着。
C2 noun /ˈkloʊtʃər/

cloture

辩论结束程序
Meaning
a procedure for ending a debate and taking a vote.
Example
The Senate invoked cloture to end the lengthy debate.
参议院启动了辩论结束程序以结束长时间的辩论。
C2 adjective /ˈkjʊərətɪv/

curative

治愈性
Meaning
Able to cure disease or restore health.
Example
The doctor prescribed a curative treatment for the illness.
医生为疾病开出了治愈性的治疗方案。
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 /ˈkɒksweɪn/

coxswain

舵手
Meaning
the person in charge of navigating and steering a boat, especially a racing or small boat
Example
The coxswain shouted instructions to the rowing team.
舵手向划船队发出了指令。
C2 adjective /sɛnˈtrɪpɪtəl/

centripetal

向心的
Meaning
Moving or directed toward a center.
Example
Centripetal force keeps the planets in orbit around the sun.
向心力使行星保持在围绕太阳的轨道上。
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 /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 verb /ˈkɒd.l̩/

coddle

过度溺爱
Meaning
to treat someone with excessive care or kindness, often in a way that is overprotective
Example
Parents should support their children without coddling them.
父母应该在不溺爱孩子的情况下支持他们。
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 /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 adjective /kɔːrˈpɔːriəl/

corporeal

有形的, 物质的
Meaning
relating to the physical body; material or tangible
Example
Ghosts are often described as having no corporeal form.
鬼魂通常被描述为没有有形的形态。
C2 noun /ˈkærɪlɒn/

carillon

风琴钟
Meaning
A set of bells played using a keyboard, usually in a tower.
Example
The carillon bells rang across the town square.
风琴钟的钟声回荡在城市广场上。
C2 adjective /ˈkrɒtʃ.ə.ti/

crotchety

脾气坏
Meaning
bad-tempered, easily annoyed, and often complaining
Example
The crotchety old man yelled at the children for playing near his house.
那个脾气坏的老人对在他家附近玩耍的孩子们大喊。
C2 adjective /koʊˈtɜːr.mɪ.nəs/

coterminous

共边
Meaning
having the same boundaries or extent in space, time, or meaning
Example
The two jurisdictions are coterminous, sharing the same borders.
这两个司法管辖区是共边的,共享相同的边界。
C2 noun /ˈkæn.toʊ/

canto

Meaning
A main division of a long poem, especially in epic poetry.
Example
The Divine Comedy is divided into several cantos.
神曲被分为几个章节。
C2 adjective /ˈkeəwɔːn/

careworn

疲惫且忧虑
Meaning
Showing signs of worry, stress, or exhaustion.
Example
His careworn face revealed years of struggle.
他那张疲惫的脸显示了多年的挣扎。
C2 adjective /ˌkɒnsæŋˈɡwɪniəs/

consanguineous

同血缘的
Meaning
Related by blood; descended from the same ancestor.
Example
The study focused on genetic disorders in consanguineous families.
研究集中于同血缘家庭中的遗传疾病。
C2 adjective /kəmˈpleɪzənt/

complaisant

过于顺从
Meaning
willing to please others or to accept what they do or say without protest
Example
He was too complaisant to refuse their demands.
他太顺从以至于无法拒绝他们的要求。
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 /ʃəˈɡrɪn/

chagrin

懊悔
Meaning
Distress or embarrassment at having failed or been humiliated.
Example
She left the room in chagrin after forgetting her lines.
她在忘记台词后,带着懊悔离开了房间。
C2 noun /ˈkjuːbeb ˈpepər/

Cubeb Pepper

胡椒柯贝贝
Meaning
aromatic spice with a slightly bitter taste and cooling aftertaste
Example
Cubeb pepper is used in traditional Indonesian cuisine.
胡椒柯贝贝用于传统的印度尼西亚菜肴。
C2 adjective /ˈkæp.ʃəs/

Captious

吹毛求疵的; 挑剔的
Meaning
tending to find fault or raise petty objections; fault-finding; critical
Example
His captious remarks about every small detail made the meeting very unpleasant.
他对每一个小细节的吹毛求疵使得会议变得非常不愉快。
C2 adjective /ˈkrɛdʒʊləs/

credulous

轻信的
Meaning
Having or showing too great a readiness to believe things.
Example
The credulous child believed every story she heard.
那个轻信的孩子相信了她听到的每一个故事。
C2 noun /ˈkær.ə.weɪ siːdz/

Caraway seeds

葛缕子籽
Meaning
aromatic seeds of the caraway plant used as a spice in cooking and baking
Example
The bread was flavored with caraway seeds.
这块面包带有葛缕子籽的香味。
C2 adjective /kənˈtraɪt/

contrite

懊悔的
Meaning
feeling or showing remorse or guilt
Example
She was contrite after realizing her mistake.
她在意识到自己的错误后感到懊悔。
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 /ˈklɔɪstər/

cloister

回廊
Meaning
a covered walk in a convent, monastery, or cathedral, typically with a wall on one side and a colonnade open to a quadrangle on the other.
Example
The monks walked silently through the cloister.
僧侣们默默地走过了修道院的回廊。
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。
C2 adjective /koʊˈiːvəl/

coeval

同时代
Meaning
Having the same age, date of origin, or duration; contemporary.
Example
The philosopher was coeval with the rise of modern science.
这位哲学家与现代科学的崛起是同一时代的。
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 noun /ˈkærɪt/

caret

插入符号 (^)
Meaning
A proofreading symbol (^) used to indicate where something should be inserted.
Example
The editor placed a caret to show where the missing word should go.
编辑器放置了一个插入符号来显示缺失的单词应该插入的位置。
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 /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 /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 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。
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 /kərˈmʌdʒən/

curmudgeon

脾气暴躁的老人
Meaning
a bad-tempered, cranky, or irritable person, usually old
Example
The old curmudgeon complained about everything in the neighborhood.
那位脾气暴躁的老人抱怨着邻里的一切。
C2 noun /ˈkæl.əm.ni/

Calumny

诽谤
Meaning
the making of false and defamatory statements about someone in order to damage their reputation
Example
The politician sued the newspaper for spreading calumny about his personal life.
这位政治家因报纸传播关于他个人生活的诽谤而起诉了报纸。
C2 noun /kənˈtraɪ.vəns/

contrivance

装置或计划
Meaning
a device or plan that is cleverly or artificially created
Example
The clock was an intricate contrivance of gears and springs.
这只钟是由齿轮和弹簧组成的复杂装置。
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 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 /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。
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 noun /tʃæf/

Chaff

糠; 无价值的东西; 轻松的玩笑
Meaning
the husks of corn or other seed separated by winnowing; worthless things; light-hearted joking
Example
The farmer separated the wheat from the chaff using traditional methods.
农民使用传统方法将小麦从糠中分离出来。
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 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 noun /kəˈpærɪsən/

caparison

马的装饰覆盖物;华丽且精致的衣物或装饰
Meaning
an ornamental covering for a horse; rich and elaborate clothing or decoration
Example
The king’s horse was adorned with a golden caparison.
国王的马装饰着金色的马披。
C2 adjective /ˈkɔːpjʊlənt/

corpulent

肥胖的, 胖
Meaning
fat or obese; having a large bulky body
Example
The corpulent man struggled to fit into the small chair.
那个肥胖的男人努力地坐进了小椅子。
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。
C2 noun /ˈkʌvi/

covey

一小群鸟
Meaning
a small group of birds, especially partridges or quails
Example
A covey of quails flew across the field.
一群鹌鹑飞过了田野。
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 /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 adjective /ˈtʃɛəri/

chary

谨慎
Meaning
cautious or wary about doing something
Example
She was chary of investing in the new business venture.
她对投资新业务感到谨慎。
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 /ˌkɒnvəˈluːʃən/

convolution

卷曲,复杂的转折或结构
Meaning
a twist, coil, or a complex and intricate shape or arrangement
Example
The brain has many convolutions that increase its surface area.
大脑有许多卷曲的形状,增加了其表面积。
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 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 /ˈkoʊltɪʃ/

coltish

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

callosity

粗厚的皮肤
Meaning
A thickened or hardened area of skin; insensitivity or hardness of character.
Example
Years of manual labor left callosity on his hands.
多年的体力劳动使他的手上留下了厚皮。
C2 verb /kənˈvʌls/

convulse

剧烈震动; 经历突然的不自主收缩
Meaning
to shake violently; to suffer sudden involuntary contractions
Example
The patient convulsed during the seizure.
患者在发作时抽搐。
C2 noun /ˈkærəˌpeɪs/

carapace

龟或螃蟹的硬壳
Meaning
the hard shell covering the back of some animals like turtles and crabs
Example
The turtle withdrew into its carapace for protection.
乌龟为了保护自己,躲进了它的壳甲。
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 /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 verb /ˈkrɪŋ.kəl/

crinkle

皱纹
Meaning
To form small creases or wrinkles.
Example
She crinkled her nose at the strange smell.
她对那股奇怪的气味皱起了鼻子。
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 noun /ˈklaɪ.mɪŋ læŋ læŋ/

Climbing lang lang

攀爬植物兰兰
Meaning
a climbing plant with fragrant flowers native to tropical regions
Example
The climbing lang lang vine produces beautiful fragrant flowers.
攀爬植物兰兰藤本会产生美丽的芳香花朵。
C2 adjective /ˌkloʊs ˈhɔːld/

close-hauled

逆风航行
Meaning
of a sailing ship, sailing as nearly as possible towards the direction from which the wind is blowing.
Example
The yacht was close-hauled as it cut through the waves.
那艘游艇在波浪中紧贴风向行驶。
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。
C2 noun /kɒn.tɪˈɡjuː.ɪ.ti/

contiguity

接壤
Meaning
the state of being in direct contact or next to each other
Example
The contiguity of the two countries facilitates trade.
这两个国家的接壤促进了贸易。
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。
C2 noun /ˈkɒkskoʊm/

Cockscomb

公鸡冠花
Meaning
a tropical plant with bright, velvety flowers that resemble a rooster's comb
Example
The bright red cockscomb flowers added vibrant color to the garden bed.
鲜艳的红色公鸡冠花为花坛增添了生动的色彩。
C2 noun /kəˈnaɪ.vəns/

connivance

默许
Meaning
the act of secretly allowing or being involved in wrongdoing
Example
The theft happened with the connivance of the security guard.
盗窃发生在保安的默许下。
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 verb /ˌkaʊntərˈveɪl/

countervail

抵消
Meaning
to offset or counteract the effect of something
Example
The benefits of the new policy countervail its drawbacks.
新政策的好处抵消了它的缺点。
C2 noun /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 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。
C2 noun /kənˈtɔːrʃənz/

contortions

扭曲的复数形式; 多个弯曲或扭曲的形状
Meaning
plural form of contortion; multiple twisted or bent shapes
Example
The magician's contortions left the crowd in awe.
魔术师的扭曲让观众惊叹不已。
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 /ˈkæstɪˌɡeɪt/

castigate

严厉批评
Meaning
To criticize someone severely or to punish harshly.
Example
The teacher castigated the students for their poor behavior.
老师因学生不良行为而严厉批评他们。
C2 noun /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。
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 /klɛərˈvɔɪəns/

clairvoyance

通灵
Meaning
the supposed ability to perceive events beyond normal sensory contact; psychic insight
Example
She claimed to have clairvoyance and predicted the future.
她声称自己有通灵能力,并预言了未来。
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。
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 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。
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, verb /ˈkæŋkər/

canker

Meaning
A fungal disease of plants; an ulcerous sore in the mouth; to corrupt or destroy slowly
Example
The tree was infected with a canker that damaged its bark.
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 /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。
C2 noun /kənˈkɔːrdəns/

concordance

一致性
Meaning
Agreement; also an alphabetical index of the principal words in a book.
Example
There is a strong concordance between the two reports.
这两个报告之间有很强的一致性。
C2 adjective /ˈkɒndaɪn/

condign

应得的
Meaning
deserved, appropriate, and fitting (especially punishment)
Example
The criminal received condign punishment for his crimes.
罪犯因其罪行受到了应得的惩罚。
C2 verb /kəˈnoʊt/

connote

暗示
Meaning
To suggest or imply an additional meaning beyond the literal one.
Example
The word 'youthful' connotes energy and vitality.
‘青春’一词暗示着活力和生气。
C2 noun /ˈkɔːldrən/

caldron

大铁锅
Meaning
A large metal pot used for boiling liquids or cooking over an open fire.
Example
The witch stirred her potion in a bubbling caldron.
女巫在一个冒泡的锅里搅拌她的药水。
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。