B1 noun /ˈkwaɪər/

choir

合唱团

Meaning

An organized group of singers, typically performing in church services or concerts.

Example

The choir sang beautifully during the ceremony.

合唱团在仪式中唱得非常美丽。

B2 adjective /ˈsɛl.əˌbreɪ.tɪd/

celebrated

著名

Meaning

Widely known and praised; famous for an achievement.

Example

He is a celebrated author in the field of literature.

他是文学领域的一位著名作家。

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 /ˈkʌmli/

comely

美丽

Meaning

Attractive or pleasant in appearance.

Example

The actress was known for her comely features.

那位女演员以她美丽的特征著称。

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。

B1 noun /ˈkʊkər/

cooker

炊具; 电饭煲

Meaning

a device or appliance used for cooking food; a person or thing that cooks

Example

The rice cooker makes cooking meals much easier.

电饭煲让做饭变得更简单。

C1 noun /ˈkærət/

carat

宝石重量单位

Meaning

a unit of weight for precious stones, equal to 200 milligrams

Example

She received a two-carat diamond ring for her engagement.

她收到了一个两克拉的钻石戒指作为订婚礼物。

B2 noun /kənˈstɪtʃ.u.ənts/

constituents

组成部分

Meaning

Components or elements used to create something.

Example

Proteins and vitamins are essential constituents of a healthy diet.

蛋白质和维生素是健康饮食的重要组成部分。

C1 noun /ˈʃɪvəlri/

chivalry

骑士精神

Meaning

The medieval knightly system with its moral, social, and religious code; courteous behavior, especially toward women.

Example

The knight lived by the code of chivalry.

骑士遵循骑士精神的规范。

C1 verb /kraʊtʃ/

crouch

Meaning

to bend your knees and lower your body close to the ground

Example

The cat crouched before leaping at its prey.

A1 modal verb /kʊd/

could

可以

Meaning

Used to indicate possibility, ability, or permission in the past or as a polite suggestion.

Example

He could swim when he was a child.

他小时候可以游泳。

A2 noun ʃef

chef

主厨

Meaning

A professional cook, especially the chief cook in a restaurant or hotel.

Example

The chef specializes in avant-garde dishes.

厨师专门做先锋菜肴。

C1 noun kəmˈpleɪ.sən.si

complacency

自满

Meaning

Excessive self-satisfaction with one's achievements that can hinder progress.

Example

His complacency led to a decline in his performance.

他的自满导致了他的表现下降。

C1 noun /səˈvɪləti/

civility

文明

Meaning

Polite and courteous behavior.

Example

He treated his opponent with civility despite their differences.

他以文明礼貌对待他的对手，尽管他们之间存在差异。

B1 noun /ˌkrɪstiˈænɪti/

christianity

基督教

Meaning

the religion based on the teachings of Jesus Christ

Example

Christianity has millions of followers around the world.

基督教在全世界有数百万信徒。

B2 noun /ˈkɔːr.əs/

Chorus

合唱团；一首歌曲中在每节之后重复的部分

Meaning

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

Example

The school chorus performed beautifully at the annual concert.

学校合唱团在年度音乐会上表现得非常好。

B2 adjective kənˈsaɪs

concise

简洁

Meaning

Brief and clearly expressed without unnecessary details.

Example

A concise speech is more impactful than a long one.

简洁的演讲比冗长的演讲更有影响力。

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。

B2 verb /kɑːrv/

carve

Meaning

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

Example

The artist carved a beautiful statue out of marble.

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。

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。

B2 noun /ˈkæʒ.u.əl.ti/

Casualty

伤亡; 受害者; 损失

Meaning

a person killed or injured in a war or accident; a victim of circumstances

Example

The hospital treated many casualties from the car accident.

医院治疗了许多来自车祸的伤者。

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？

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 noun/verb /ˈkɒntækt/

contact

联系

Meaning

Communication or connection with someone.

Example

You should contact your doctor if symptoms persist.

如果症状持续，您应该联系您的医生。

C2 noun /kjuːˈpɪdəti/

cupidity

贪婪

Meaning

Excessive desire for wealth or possessions; greed.

Example

The king's downfall was caused by his cupidity.

国王的衰落是由于他的贪婪。

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。

B1 adjective /ˈkʌtɪŋ/

cutting

尖锐

Meaning

sharp or severe, often used to describe remarks or actions

Example

Her cutting remarks made everyone feel uncomfortable.

她的尖锐评论让每个人都感到不舒服。

A1 noun /kaʊ/

Cow

奶牛

Meaning

a large farm animal kept for milk or meat

Example

The cow produces fresh milk every morning.

奶牛每天早上产鲜牛奶。

A2 verb /kənˈfjuːz/

confuse

混淆

Meaning

To make someone unable to think clearly; to bewilder.

Example

The complex instructions confused the students.

复杂的指示使学生感到困惑。

B2 verb, noun /ˈkɒntɛst/

contest

竞赛, 挑战

Meaning

verb: to compete or challenge; noun: a competition or dispute

Example

She decided to contest the election against the incumbent.

她决定挑战现任者的选举。

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。

C1 noun /kəˈθɑːrsɪs/

catharsis

情感宣泄

Meaning

The process of releasing strong emotions, providing relief.

Example

Writing in her diary was a form of catharsis for her.

在她的日记中写作对她来说是一种情感宣泄的方式。

C2 adjective /ˈkɒrɪdʒəbl/

corrigible

可修正的

Meaning

capable of being corrected or improved

Example

The student's mistakes were corrigible with practice.

学生的错误通过练习是可以修正的。

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。

B2 noun /ˈkɒŋɡrɛs/

congress

大会

Meaning

a formal meeting or assembly, especially of representatives for discussion

Example

The international congress on climate change will be held next year.

关于气候变化的国际大会将在明年举行。

B2 adjective /ˈkɒm.pɪ.tənt/

Competent

有能力的; 能干的

Meaning

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

Example

She is a competent manager who handles all tasks efficiently.

她是一个能干的经理，能够高效地处理所有任务。

C1 adjective /ˌkætəˈklɪzmɪk/

cataclysmic

灾难性的

Meaning

Relating to or denoting a violent natural event or upheaval.

Example

The war had cataclysmic effects on the nation's economy.

战争对该国经济产生了灾难性的影响。

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。

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。

B2 noun /ˈkɒn.ʃəs.nəs/

consciousness

意识

Meaning

The state of being aware of and able to think about one's existence, sensations, thoughts, and surroundings.

Example

Meditation helps improve consciousness and clarity of thought.

冥想有助于提高意识和思维的清晰度。

C2 noun /kəˌmɒd.ɪ.fɪˈkeɪ.ʃən/

commodification

商品化

Meaning

The transformation of goods, services, ideas, or social relations into market commodities.

Example

The commodification of education has increased tuition costs.

教育的商品化提高了学费。

C1 noun /ˈkælɪbər/

caliber

口径

Meaning

The quality of someone's ability or character; the internal diameter of a gun barrel.

Example

The university attracts students of high caliber.

这所大学吸引了高口径的学生。

C1 noun /sɛˈseɪʃən/

cessation

停止

Meaning

The fact or process of ending or being brought to an end.

Example

There was a temporary cessation of hostilities.

敌对行动暂时停止。

C2 verb /kəˈraʊz/

carouse

狂欢

Meaning

to drink and enjoy oneself noisily, often with others

Example

They stayed up all night to carouse after the victory.

他们在胜利后整夜狂欢。

B2 noun /kɒd fɪʃ/

Cod fish

鳕鱼

Meaning

A large marine fish with white flesh, commonly used for food

Example

The fisherman caught a large cod fish in the North Atlantic.

渔夫在北大西洋捕到了一条大鳕鱼。

B2 noun /kəˈroʊnə/

corona

一种类似于冠状的结构；也指太阳的外层大气

Meaning

a crown or crown-like structure; also refers to the outer atmosphere of the sun

Example

The sun's corona was visible during the total solar eclipse.

太阳的日冕在一次全日蚀时可见。

B2 verb /kənˈfes/

confess

承认

Meaning

to admit guilt or wrongdoing; to acknowledge

Example

He confessed his mistake to his teacher.

他向老师承认了自己的错误。

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 /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 /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。

C1 verb /kəˈluːd/

collude

勾结

Meaning

To secretly cooperate or conspire with others, often for a deceitful purpose.

Example

The two companies colluded to fix prices in the market.

这两家公司串通起来，操控市场价格。

C1 noun /ˈkæn.ɪ.bəl/

Cannibal

食人者

Meaning

a person who eats the flesh of other human beings

Example

The explorer's journal described rumors of cannibals living on the remote island.

探险家的日志描述了有关食人者在偏远岛屿上生活的谣言。

C1 adjective /ˌkɒzməˈpɒlɪtən/

cosmopolitan

全球化

Meaning

familiar with and at ease in many different countries and cultures

Example

He has a cosmopolitan outlook due to his extensive travels.

由于他的广泛旅行，他拥有全球化的视野。

B2 noun ˈkæp.ɪ.təl.ɪ.zəm

capitalism

资本主义

Meaning

An economic system where trade, industry and production are privately owned and operated for profit.

Example

Capitalism encourages innovation and competition.

资本主义鼓励创新和竞争。

B2 adjective /kəmˈpætəbl/

compatible

兼容

Meaning

Able to exist or work together without conflict; harmonious.

Example

This software is compatible with both Windows and Mac systems.

该软件与 Windows 和 Mac 系统兼容。

B2 noun /kloʊv/

Clove

丁香

Meaning

aromatic flower buds of a tree in the family Myrtaceae, used as a spice

Example

She added a few cloves to the mulled wine for extra flavor.

她在热红酒中加入了一些丁香，以增加风味。

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 /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。

C1 noun kəˈrəʊ.ʒən

corrosion

腐蚀

Meaning

The gradual destruction of materials by chemical or electrochemical reaction, especially of metals by oxidation.

Example

Corrosion in pipes leads to leakage.

管道中的腐蚀导致泄漏。

C1 noun/verb /kroʊˈʃeɪ/

crochet

Meaning

Needlework made by interlocking loops of thread with a hooked needle; the act of making such items.

Example

She learned how to crochet a scarf for winter.

B2 noun, verb /kɜːrs/

curse

诅咒

Meaning

a solemn wish that harm or misfortune should befall someone; a rude or offensive word or phrase; to utter offensive words or wish harm upon someone

Example

He cursed loudly when he realized he had lost his wallet.

当他意识到自己丢了钱包时，他大声咒骂。

B2 noun /kəˈlɑːʒ/

collage

拼贴画

Meaning

A piece of art made by sticking various materials such as photographs or paper onto a surface.

Example

She created a collage using old magazine pictures.

她用旧杂志的照片制作了一幅拼贴画。

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。

C1 adjective /kəmˈplɪsɪt/

complicit

共犯 (犯罪中)

Meaning

involved with others in an illegal activity or wrongdoing

Example

He was found complicit in the crime.

他在犯罪中被发现是共犯。

C1 noun kəˈmjunəl ˈhɑrməni

communal harmony

社区和谐

Meaning

Peaceful coexistence and cooperation among different groups in a community.

Example

Maintaining communal harmony requires mutual respect and understanding.

维护社区和谐需要相互尊重和理解。

B2 adjective /ˈsɛntɪɡreɪd/

centigrade

摄氏度 (摄氏)

Meaning

Relating to the Celsius temperature scale, where water freezes at 0° and boils at 100°.

Example

The weather forecast predicted 30 degrees centigrade.

天气预报预测了30度摄氏度。

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。

B1 noun /ˌsɪvɪlaɪˈzeɪʃən/

civilization

文明

Meaning

the stage of human social and cultural development and organization considered most advanced

Example

Ancient Egypt is known for its remarkable civilization.

古埃及因其卓越的文明而闻名。

C1 adjective, noun /ˈkɔːrpərəl/

corporal

军士

Meaning

relating to the body; a low-ranking officer in the military

Example

He suffered a corporal punishment for his mistake.

他因为犯错误而遭受了体罚。

B1 noun /ˈkemɪst/

chemist

化学家; 药剂师

Meaning

a scientist who studies chemistry; a person trained to prepare and dispense medicines

Example

The chemist analyzed the sample to determine its composition.

化学家分析了样品以确定其成分。

B2 adverb /kənˈsɪstəntli/

consistently

持续地

Meaning

in a way that does not vary; regularly and dependably

Example

She has been performing consistently well in her studies.

她在学习中始终表现得很好。

A2 noun /kraɪm/

crime

犯罪

Meaning

An illegal act punishable by law.

Example

The police are investigating the crime.

警方正在调查犯罪。

C2 adjective /kəˈrɛlətɪv/

correlative

canto

章

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。

A2 adjective /ˈtʃɪə.fəl/

Cheerful

愉快的; 乐观的; 充满喜悦

Meaning

happy and optimistic; full of joy and good spirits; bright and lively

Example

She has a cheerful personality that brightens everyone's day.

她有一个愉快的个性，照亮了每个人的日子。

B2 adjective /kənˈtɛntɪd/

contented

满足的

Meaning

Feeling or expressing happiness and satisfaction.

Example

She was contented with her simple life.

她对她简单的生活感到满足。

B1 noun /klɪf/

cliff

悬崖

Meaning

a high, steep face of rock or earth

Example

The waves crashed against the bottom of the cliff.

波浪撞击悬崖底部。

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。

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。

C2 verb /ˌkɒmənˈdɪə/

commandeer

强行占领

Meaning

To take control or possession of something, often by force or authority.

Example

The soldiers commandeered the villagers’ homes during the war.

战争期间，士兵们强行占领了村民的家。

C1 verb /ˈkɒŋɡrɪɡeɪt/

congregate

聚集, 集合

Meaning

to gather together in a group; to assemble

Example

People congregate in the town square every evening.

人们每天晚上都会在市中心的广场上聚集。

B2 noun /klɔː/

Claw

爪子

Meaning

sharp curved nail on the foot of an animal or bird

Example

The cat extended its sharp claws to climb the tree.

猫伸出锋利的爪子爬上了树。

B2 noun ˈkɔːrəl ˈriːfs

Coral Reefs

珊瑚礁

Meaning

Underwater structures made from calcium carbonate secreted by corals, forming diverse marine ecosystems.

Example

Saint Martin's Island is known for its coral reefs.

圣马丁岛以其珊瑚礁而闻名。

C1 noun /ˈkeɪ.sɪŋ/

Casing

外壳; 外罩

Meaning

a cover or shell that protects or encloses something

Example

The mechanic removed the engine casing to examine the internal parts.

机械师拆下了发动机外壳以检查内部零件。

B2 noun /ˈkʌm.pəs/

Compass

罗盘

Meaning

an instrument for finding direction with a magnetic needle pointing to magnetic north

Example

The hiker used a compass to find the right direction.

登山者使用罗盘来寻找正确的方向。

C1 noun /ˈkɔːkəs/

caucus

政治会议

Meaning

A meeting of members of a political party to select candidates or decide policy.

Example

The party held a caucus to nominate their candidate for president.

政党举行了一个会议，提名他们的总统候选人。

B1 noun /kəʊst/

Coast

海岸

Meaning

the part of the land near the sea; the edge of the land

Example

We drove along the coast to enjoy the view.

我们沿着海岸开车，享受美景。

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。

B2 adjective /ˈkɒmp(ə)rəbl/

comparable

可比的

Meaning

Able to be likened to something else in size, amount, or quality.

Example

The two products are comparable in quality but differ in price.

这两种产品在质量上可比，但价格不同。

C1 adjective /ˈkoʊvərt/

covert

秘密

Meaning

hidden, secret, or not openly acknowledged

Example

The spy conducted a covert operation behind enemy lines.

间谍在敌人的线背后进行了一项秘密行动。

B2 noun /ˈtʃɪk piː/

Chick pea

鹰嘴豆

Meaning

round beige legume; protein-rich pulse used in various dishes

Example

Soak the chick peas overnight before cooking them for better digestion.

将鹰嘴豆浸泡一整晚，然后烹饪，以改善消化。

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。

C1 noun /ˈkɒn.vɔɪ/

convoy

车队

Meaning

a group of vehicles or ships traveling together, often for protection

Example

The military convoy moved through the desert at dawn.

军队车队黎明时穿越沙漠。

A1 noun /kɑːr/

Car

汽车

Meaning

a four-wheeled motor vehicle used for transportation

Example

I drive my car to work every day.

我每天开车去工作。

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。

B1 noun /ˈtʃæn.əl/

Channel

频道; 渠道; 途径;

Meaning

a television or radio station; a passage for water or other liquids; a means of communication

Example

The news channel provided live coverage of the important event.

新闻频道提供了该重要事件的现场直播报道。

B2 noun kənˌtæm.ɪˈneɪ.ʃən

contamination

污染

Meaning

The process of making something less pure by exposure to or addition of a poisonous or polluting substance.

Example

Contamination of air leads to health issues.

空气污染导致健康问题。

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。

C1 noun ˌkæl.ɪˈbreɪ.ʃən

calibration

校准

Meaning

The action or process of adjusting or determining the accuracy of measuring instruments.

Example

The accuracy of a scale depends on regular calibration.

秤的准确性取决于定期校准。

B2 adjective /kruːd/

crude

原油

Meaning

in a natural or raw state; not yet processed or refined

Example

The crude oil is processed into fuel and chemicals.

原油被加工成燃料和化学品。

C1 adjective /ˈkrɛdɪtəbl/

creditable

值得称赞

Meaning

Deserving praise or acknowledgment, though not necessarily outstanding.

Example

She made a creditable effort in completing the project on time.

她做出了值得称赞的努力，按时完成了项目。

B2 noun /ˈsɜːrkɪt/

circuit

电路 / 电气通路

Meaning

A roughly circular line, route, or movement that starts and ends at the same place; also an electrical pathway.

Example

The runners completed the circuit around the park.

跑步者完成了环绕公园的电路。

B2 noun /ˈkʌlprɪt/

culprit

罪犯

Meaning

a person who is responsible for a crime or misdeed

Example

The police caught the culprit behind the robbery.

警察抓住了抢劫案背后的罪犯。

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。

A2 noun /ˈkɒm.ent/

comment

Meaning

a verbal or written remark expressing an opinion or reaction

Example

She posted a kind comment on my photo.

她在我的照片下留言了一条友好的评论。

B1 noun /ˈkriːtʃər/

creature

生物

Meaning

A living being, especially an animal.

Example

The forest is full of strange creatures.

森林里充满了奇怪的生物。

C1 verb /ˈkrɒs.briːd/

crossbreed

杂交

Meaning

to produce an animal or plant by mating two different breeds, varieties, or species

Example

Farmers crossbreed cows to improve milk production.

农民通过交配不同品种的牛来提高奶产量。

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。

C1 noun /ˌkɒndʒʊˈɡeɪʃən/

conjugation

词形变化

Meaning

the variation of the form of a verb to indicate tense, person, and number

Example

French verbs have complex conjugations.

法语动词有复杂的变位。

B2 noun /kəˈdɛt/

cadet

军校生

Meaning

A young trainee in the armed forces, police, or other organization.

Example

The cadet marched proudly in the parade.

军校生在游行中自豪地行进。

C2 noun /ˈkɔːrnɪs/

cornice

檐口

Meaning

an ornamental molding around the wall of a room just below the ceiling

Example

The elegant cornice added a classical touch to the living room.

优雅的檐口为客厅增添了一份古典的气息。

B2 noun /ˌkɒrəˈspɒndənt/

correspondent

记者

Meaning

A journalist who reports news from a particular place or on a particular subject.

Example

The foreign correspondent reported live from Paris.

外国记者从巴黎进行现场直播报道。

A2 noun tʃɔɪs

choice

选择

Meaning

An act of selecting or making a decision when faced with two or more possibilities.

Example

Choice enhances decision-making.

选择增强决策能力。

B2 noun /ˈkaʊ.ərd/

Coward

懦夫

Meaning

a person who lacks the courage to do or endure dangerous or unpleasant things

Example

He called himself a coward for not standing up to the bully.

他自称为懦夫，因为他没有站出来反对恶霸。

C1 adjective ˌkaʊntəprəˈdʌktɪv

counterproductive

适得其反

Meaning

Having the opposite of the desired effect; tending to hinder rather than help.

Example

Counterproductive activities often stem from dissatisfaction.

反生产力的活动通常来源于不满。

B1 noun/verb /ˈkɒmplɪmənt/

compliment

恭维

Meaning

a polite expression of praise or admiration; to politely praise someone

Example

She complimented him on his excellent presentation.

她对他的精彩演讲表示了恭维。

B2 noun /ˈkɒpɪraɪt/

copyright

版权

Meaning

the legal right of the creator of a work to control its use and distribution

Example

She holds the copyright for the book.

她拥有这本书的版权。

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。

B2 noun /kənˈvɛn.ʃən.əl ˈfɑːr.mɪŋ/

conventional farming

传统农业

Meaning

Traditional farming method using synthetic fertilizers, pesticides, and modern technology.

Example

Conventional farming increases crop production using fertilizers.

传统农业通过使用肥料增加作物生产。

C2 noun /ˈkælvəri/

calvary

Meaning

A place or experience of intense suffering, originally the site of Jesus’s crucifixion.

Example

For many refugees, the journey across the desert was a calvary.