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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。
C1 noun sɜːrˈkeɪdiən ˈrɪðəm

circadian rhythm

生物钟
Meaning
The body's natural sleep-wake cycle that occurs within 24 hours
Example
Exposure to natural light regulates the circadian rhythm.
暴露在自然光下会调节生物钟。
A2 noun /ˈkʌm.fərt/

Comfort

舒适; 安逸
Meaning
a state of physical ease and freedom from pain or constraint; relief from distress or anxiety
Example
The soft sofa provided great comfort after a long day at work.
柔软的沙发在长时间工作后提供了极大的舒适感。
C2 verb /kənˈstrɪndʒ/

constringe

收缩
Meaning
to cause to shrink or contract; to constrict
Example
The medicine helped constringe the swollen tissues.
药物帮助收缩肿胀的组织。
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。
B2 noun /ˈkænən/

Cannon

大炮
Meaning
large heavy gun that fires cannonballs or shells
Example
The castle was defended by several large cannons.
城堡由几门大加农炮保卫。
C1 adjective /ˈkɔːrdiəl/

Cordial

亲切的; 真诚的; 热情的
Meaning
warmly friendly; sincere; heartfelt
Example
She gave us a cordial welcome at the front door.
她在门口给了我们热情的欢迎。
C2 verb /kɔːk/

calk

堵塞船只的裂缝
Meaning
To make a boat or ship watertight by filling seams or cracks.
Example
The workers calked the seams of the old boat to prevent leaks.
工人们对旧船的缝隙进行了填塞，以防止泄漏。
C2 noun /ˈklaɪmɪŋ fɪʃ/

Climbing-fish

爬树鱼
Meaning
a type of fish that can climb trees and survive out of water for short periods
Example
The climbing-fish can move from one pond to another by climbing trees.
爬树鱼可以通过爬树从一个池塘移动到另一个池塘。
B1 verb /kəˈmɪt/

commit

Meaning
To carry out or perpetrate an act; to pledge or bind to a course of action.
Example
He committed a serious mistake in the report.
C1 verb /kənˈkɒkt/

concoct

混合或发明
Meaning
to make something, especially food or a story, by mixing or inventing
Example
He concocted a story to explain his absence.
他编造了一个故事来解释他的缺席。
C1 noun, verb /kriːs/

crease

褶皱, 折痕
Meaning
a line or fold produced on paper, cloth, or other material; to make a fold or wrinkle
Example
She ironed the shirt carefully to remove every crease.
她小心地熨烫衬衫，去除每一道褶皱。
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。
A1 noun /kʌp/

Cup

杯子
Meaning
a small, round container, typically with a handle, used for drinking tea, coffee, or other hot beverages
Example
She drank tea from her favorite ceramic cup.
她从她最喜欢的陶瓷杯子里喝茶。
C1 noun /ˈkɒnsəl/

consul

领事 / 大使
Meaning
an official appointed by a government to live in a foreign city and protect its citizens and interests there
Example
The consul assisted travelers who lost their passports.
领事帮助了那些丢失护照的旅行者。
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。
C1 noun /ˈkoʊhɔːrt/

cohort

同班
Meaning
A group of people with a shared characteristic, usually of the same age or with a common experience.
Example
The study tracked a cohort of students over ten years.
这项研究跟踪了一个由学生组成的同班人群，长达十年。
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。
B1 verb /kruːz/

cruise

幸福
Meaning
to travel smoothly at a moderate speed, especially for pleasure
Example
They decided to cruise along the coast during their vacation.
她无法掩饰当她收到奖项时的幸福。
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。
C1 noun /ˈsɪstərn/

cistern

蓄水池
Meaning
A tank or container for storing water, usually for household use.
Example
The old house still had a cistern to collect rainwater.
这座老房子仍然有一个蓄水池来收集雨水。
B2 noun kəmˈpet.ɪ.tɪv.nəs

competitiveness

竞争力
Meaning
The quality of being as good as or better than others of a comparable nature; the ability to compete successfully.
Example
Competitiveness is vital for economic sustainability.
竞争力对经济可持续性至关重要。
C1 noun /ˈkɒntrəbænd/

contraband

走私货物
Meaning
goods that are illegal to import, export, or possess
Example
The police seized a shipment of contraband cigarettes.
警方查获了一批走私香烟。
B1 noun ˈtʃeə.pɜː.sən

chairperson

主席
Meaning
A person who is in charge of a meeting or organization; the presiding officer of a committee, board, or organization.
Example
The chairperson ensures procedural integrity.
主席确保程序的完整性。
C2 adjective kaɪˈmɛr.ɪ.kəl

chimerical

幻想的，不现实的
Meaning
Illusory or impossible to achieve; existing only in imagination.
Example
His chimerical ideas often baffled realists.
他的幻想的想法常常让现实主义者困惑。
C2 adjective /krʌˈsteɪʃəs/

crustaceous

有硬壳的
Meaning
relating to or having a hard shell like a crustacean
Example
The scientist studied the crustaceous fossils.
科学家研究了有硬壳的化石。
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。
A1 adjective /kloʊzd/

closed

关闭
Meaning
not open; shut
Example
The store is closed on Fridays.
商店星期五关闭。
B1 verb /ˈkɒntrækt/

contract

签订合同
Meaning
to make smaller; to enter into a formal agreement
Example
The company will contract a new supplier for materials.
公司将签订新的供应商合同。
C1 verb /kɑːrp/

carp

抱怨
Meaning
to complain or find fault continually, often about trivial matters
Example
She tends to carp about the smallest inconveniences.
她倾向于为最小的不便抱怨。
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。
C1 verb /kənˈfaʊnd/

confound

Meaning
to confuse or surprise someone, often by acting against their expectations
Example
The magician's trick seemed to confound the entire audience.
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。
C1 adjective ˈkʌm.bə.səm

cumbersome

笨重的, 难以搬运的
Meaning
Heavy, unwieldy, difficult to handle or carry.
Example
The cumbersome luggage slowed him down.
笨重的行李让他变慢了。
C1 verb /kənˈtɛkstʃuəlaɪz/

contextualize

使……有背景
Meaning
to place something in a context or interpret it in relation to its surroundings
Example
The teacher contextualized the historical event to make it more relevant for students.
老师将历史事件置于背景中，以使其对学生更加相关。
A2 adverb /ˈklɪrli/

clearly

清楚地
Meaning
In a way that is easy to perceive, understand, or see.
Example
She spoke clearly so that everyone could understand.
她清楚地说话，以便每个人都能理解。
B2 noun /ˌkɒrəˈleɪʃən/

correlation

相关
Meaning
a mutual relationship or connection between two or more things
Example
Researchers found a strong correlation between diet and heart disease.
研究人员发现饮食与心脏病之间有着强烈的相关性。
C2 noun /ˌkæstɪˈɡeɪʃən/

castigation

严厉的批评或惩罚
Meaning
Severe criticism or punishment for wrongdoing.
Example
The manager’s harsh castigation shocked the entire team.
经理的严厉批评震惊了整个团队。
C1 adjective /ˈkɔːʃənˌɛri/

cautionary

警示性的
Meaning
serving as a warning; intended to prevent problems or mistakes by giving advice or examples
Example
The report offers a cautionary message about unchecked spending.
该报告对失控的支出发出了警示性的信息。
C1 noun /ˌkɒrəˈneɪʃən/

coronation

加冕礼
Meaning
the act or ceremony of crowning a sovereign or monarch
Example
The coronation of the new king was attended by thousands of people.
新国王的加冕礼有成千上万的人参加。
B2 verb /kənˈfrʌnt/

confront

面对
Meaning
to face someone or something directly, especially in a challenge or conflict
Example
She had to confront her fears before making the speech.
她在演讲前必须面对自己的恐惧。
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。
B2 adverb /kənˈtɪnjuəli/

Continually

持续地; 一再
Meaning
without stopping; repeatedly
Example
She continually checked her phone for messages.
她不断检查她的手机是否有新消息。
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。
B1 noun /ˈkændɪdeɪt/

candidate

候选人
Meaning
A person who applies for a job or is nominated for election.
Example
The candidate gave a strong speech during the debate.
候选人在辩论期间发表了强有力的演讲。
B1 noun /kraʊn/

Crown

王冠
Meaning
a circular ornamental headdress worn by a monarch as a symbol of authority
Example
The queen wore a magnificent crown during the coronation ceremony.
女王在加冕仪式上戴着一顶华丽的王冠。
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, noun /ˈkeɪnaɪn/

canine

与狗有关的 / 犬齿
Meaning
Relating to dogs; also refers to the pointed teeth in humans and animals
Example
The police trained a canine unit for search operations.
警察训练了一个警犬单位进行搜寻工作。
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 /sərˈkʌmfərəns/

circumference

周长
Meaning
the distance around the edge of a circle
Example
The teacher asked us to calculate the circumference of the circle.
老师让我们计算圆的周长。
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 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。
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。
A1 noun /klɒk/

Clock

时钟
Meaning
an instrument used to indicate, keep, and co-ordinate time
Example
The clock on the wall shows three o'clock.
墙上的时钟显示三点。
A2 noun /kriːm/

Cream

奶油
Meaning
the thick white or pale yellow fatty liquid that rises to the top of milk
Example
She whipped the cream until it became fluffy.
她打发奶油，直到它变得蓬松。
A2 verb /ˈkænsəl/

cancel

取消
Meaning
to decide that something planned will not take place
Example
The flight was canceled due to heavy rain.
航班因大雨被取消。
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。
B2 adjective ˈkʌtɪŋ ˌɛdʒ

cutting-edge

前沿, 创新, 尖端技术
Meaning
The most advanced or innovative; at the forefront of development.
Example
This company develops cutting-edge technology.
这家公司开发尖端技术。
C1 noun /ˌklɔːstrəˈfəʊbiə/

claustrophobia

Meaning
an extreme or irrational fear of being in confined spaces
Example
He avoids elevators because of his claustrophobia.
C1 noun /ˈkæzəm/

chasm

裂缝 / 巨大差异
Meaning
a deep fissure in the earth's surface or a wide difference between people or ideas
Example
There was a great chasm between the two political parties.
两个政党之间有一个巨大的裂缝。
C1 noun /ˈkoʊmə/

coma

昏迷
Meaning
A deep state of prolonged unconsciousness caused by illness or injury.
Example
The patient remained in a coma for several weeks.
病人昏迷了几周。
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。
C1 verb /kənˈsɛptʃuəlaɪz/

conceptualize

构思
Meaning
to form an idea or concept of something in your mind
Example
The artist conceptualized a new design for the exhibition.
艺术家为展览构思了一个新的设计。
B2 adjective /ˌkrɒnəˈlɒdʒɪkəl/

chronological

按时间顺序
Meaning
Arranged in the order in which events happened.
Example
The events were listed in chronological order.
这些事件按时间顺序列出。
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。
B2 noun /kraɪˈtɪəriən/

criterion

标准
Meaning
A standard or rule used to make a judgment or decision.
Example
Honesty is an important criterion for this job.
诚实是这份工作的一个重要标准。
B1 noun /klɑːrk/

clerk

职员
Meaning
A person employed in an office or bank to keep records, accounts, and undertake other routine administrative duties.
Example
The clerk helped me find the correct form.
职员帮助我找到了正确的表格。
A2 noun /keɪs/

case

案例 / 情况
Meaning
A particular situation, occurrence, or an instance of something; also a container or covering for something.
Example
In this case, we should wait for further instructions.
在这种情况下，我们应该等待进一步的指示。
C1 noun/verb kənˈdʒɛk.tʃər

conjecture

推测
Meaning
An opinion or conclusion formed on the basis of incomplete information; to form an opinion or supposition about something.
Example
The scientist's conjecture was later proven true.
科学家的推测后来被证明是正确的。
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。
A2 verb /ˈkʌvər/

cover

覆盖
Meaning
to put something over or upon something else to protect or conceal
Example
Please cover the food to keep it fresh.
请把食物盖上，以保持新鲜。
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。
B2 adverb /ˈtʃiːfli/

chiefly

主要
Meaning
mainly; primarily
Example
The festival is celebrated chiefly by young people.
这个节日主要由年轻人庆祝。
C1 noun /ˈkliː.vər/

Cleaver

切肉刀
Meaning
a heavy knife with a broad blade used for chopping meat or vegetables
Example
The chef used a cleaver to chop the chicken bones.
厨师用切肉刀切鸡骨头。
A2 noun /kənˌɡrætʃ.əˈleɪ.ʃənz/

Congratulations

祝贺
Meaning
words expressing praise for an achievement or good wishes on a special occasion
Example
Congratulations on your promotion! You really deserved this success.
恭喜晋升！你真的值得这次成功。
B2 noun kənˈtrækʃən

contraction

收缩
Meaning
The process of becoming smaller; a decrease in size or quantity.
Example
The economic contraction resulted in a rise in unemployment.
经济收缩导致失业率上升。
B1 noun /kæmˈpeɪn/

Campaign

运动
Meaning
an organized course of action to achieve a particular goal; a series of military operations
Example
The environmental campaign successfully raised awareness about climate change.
环保运动成功提高了人们对气候变化的认识。
C1 noun /ˈkjuːmɪn/

Cumin

孜然
Meaning
A spice made from the dried seeds of a plant in the parsley family, with a warm earthy flavor
Example
Cumin is an essential spice in Indian and Middle Eastern cooking.
孜然是印度和中东烹饪中的一种基本香料。
C1 verb /siːd/

cede

放弃
Meaning
to give up power, territory, or rights to another
Example
The country ceded territory after losing the war.
这个国家在输了战争后，放弃了领土。
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 adjective /kənˈsɛntrɪk/

concentric

同心的
Meaning
having a common center, as in circles or spheres
Example
The artist drew concentric circles on the canvas.
艺术家在画布上画了同心圆。
B1 verb /kənˈfɜːrm/

confirm

确认
Meaning
to establish the truth, accuracy, or validity of something
Example
The hotel will confirm your reservation by email.
酒店将通过电子邮件确认您的预订。
A2 noun ˈkɜːrɪdʒ

courage

勇气
Meaning
The ability to do something that frightens one; bravery.
Example
Courage is essential in the face of challenges.
面对挑战时勇气至关重要。
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。
B1 noun kəˈmɪt.i

committee

委员会
Meaning
A group of people appointed for a specific function by a larger group.
Example
A 65-member committee was formed.
成立了一个由65人组成的委员会。
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。
A2 verb /kənˈtɪn.juːd/

continued

继续
Meaning
Kept happening or carried on without stopping.
Example
She continued working despite the challenges.
她继续工作，尽管面临挑战。
A2 noun /ˈtʃaɪldhʊd/

childhood

童年
Meaning
the period of being a child
Example
She spent her childhood in a small village.
她在一个小村庄度过了她的童年。
C1 adjective /ˈsiːs.ləs/

Ceaseless

不断的；持续的
Meaning
continuing without pause or interruption; endless
Example
The ceaseless rain lasted for three days.
不断的雨下了三天。
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。
C1 noun /kənˈfɛdərəsi/

confederacy

联邦
Meaning
a group of states, people, or organizations united for a common purpose
Example
The southern states formed a confederacy during the civil war.
南方各州在内战期间组成了联邦。
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 /kənˈfjuː.ʒən/

Confusion

混乱, 迷惑, 混淆
Meaning
lack of understanding; uncertainty; the state of being bewildered or unclear in one's mind
Example
There was confusion about the meeting time, so half the team arrived late.
关于会议时间存在混淆，因此一半团队迟到了。
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。
B1 verb /ˈkrɪtɪsaɪz/

criticize

批评
Meaning
to express disapproval or find fault with someone or something
Example
The teacher criticized the student's poor handwriting.
老师批评了学生的糟糕字迹。
C1 noun /ˈkrɛvɪs/

crevice

裂缝
Meaning
a narrow crack or opening, especially in a rock or wall
Example
The lizard hid in a crevice between the stones.
蜥蜴藏在石头之间的裂缝中。
B1 noun /tʃɑːrm/

Charm

魅力; 魔法; 吸引力
Meaning
the power or quality of giving delight or arousing admiration; a magical spell or talisman
Example
Her natural charm and wit made her popular at social gatherings.
她天生的魅力和机智使她在社交聚会中受欢迎。
C2 adjective /ˈkɑːrnəl/

carnal

肉体的
Meaning
Relating to physical, especially sexual, desires and appetites.
Example
The book explores the conflict between spiritual and carnal desires.
这本书探索了精神和肉体欲望之间的冲突。
B2 noun /ˌkɑn.frənˈteɪ.ʃən/

Confrontation

对抗
Meaning
a hostile or argumentative meeting or situation between opposing parties; direct challenge or opposition
Example
The confrontation between the two leaders ended without any agreement.
两位领导人之间的对抗以没有任何协议结束。
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。
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。
B2 noun /ˈtʃæpəl/

chapel

小教堂
Meaning
A small church or a room used for Christian worship, often within a larger building.
Example
The couple got married in a small countryside chapel.
这对夫妇在一个小教堂里结婚。
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。
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。
C1 adjective /koʊˈɪnsɪdənt/

coincident

同时
Meaning
Occurring at the same time; occupying the same position in space or time.
Example
The festival was coincident with the national holiday.
节日与国庆假日是同时发生的。
C2 adjective /ˈsɜː.kəm.spekt/

circumspect

谨慎, 小心, 审慎
Meaning
Wary and unwilling to take risks; careful to consider all circumstances and possible consequences.
Example
Investors must be circumspect before making decisions.
投资者在做出决策之前必须谨慎。
B1 adjective /ˈsɪvəl/

civil

公民的
Meaning
Relating to ordinary citizens and their concerns, or being polite and courteous.
Example
They settled the matter through civil discussion.
他们通过公民的讨论解决了这个问题。
C1 noun /kənˈtɪnjuəm/

continuum

连续体
Meaning
A continuous sequence in which adjacent elements are not perceptibly different from each other, but the extremes are quite distinct.
Example
Life and death are often seen as part of the same continuum.
生与死常常被视为同一连续体的一部分。
C2 noun /ˈkriːməri/

creamery

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

centrifugal

离心
Meaning
Moving or tending to move away from a center.
Example
The centrifugal force pushes the clothes to the sides of the washing machine.
离心力将衣物推向洗衣机的两侧。
B1 verb /kənˈvɪns/

convince

说服
Meaning
to make someone believe or feel certain about something
Example
She convinced him to attend the meeting.
她说服了他参加会议。
B2 noun /ˈklaɪ.mæks/

Climax

高潮
Meaning
the most intense, exciting, or important point of something; the highest or most intense point in a process
Example
The movie reached its climax during the final battle scene.
电影在最后的战斗场面中达到了高潮。
B1 noun /kəmˈpɛtɪtər/

competitor

竞争者
Meaning
a person, team, or company that competes with others
Example
The company lowered its prices to beat its main competitor.
公司降低了价格以击败其主要竞争者。
B2 noun /ˌkɑn.trəˈdɪk.ʃən/

Contradiction

矛盾; 不一致
Meaning
a combination of statements, ideas, or features which are opposed to one another; inconsistency
Example
There was a clear contradiction between his words and his actions.
他的言辞与行动之间存在明显的矛盾。
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。
C1 adjective /kɑːrˈnɪv.ər.əs/

Carnivorous

食肉动物
Meaning
feeding on other animals; meat-eating
Example
Lions are carnivorous animals that hunt other animals for food.
狮子是食肉动物，它们捕猎其他动物作为食物。
C1 noun /ˈkaʊərdɪs/

cowardice

懦弱
Meaning
lack of courage; behavior showing fear
Example
His cowardice prevented him from speaking up.
他的懦弱让他无法发言。
B2 verb /kriːp/

creep

爬行
Meaning
to move slowly and quietly; to make someone feel uncomfortable
Example
She crept quietly up the stairs to avoid waking anyone.
她悄悄地走上楼梯，以免吵醒任何人。
C1 verb ˌkəʊ.əˈles

coalesce

合并
Meaning
Come together and form one mass or whole; unite to form one organization or group.
Example
The different theories coalesced into one unified idea.
不同的理论合并成一个统一的观点。
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。
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。