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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。
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。
C1 noun /ˈkɑːmənˌwɛlθ/

commonwealth

英联邦
Meaning
an independent community or state, especially one founded for the common good; also an association of nations
Example
Australia is a member of the Commonwealth of Nations.
澳大利亚是英联邦国家的成员。
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。
C2 adjective /ˌkrɪp.təˈɡræf.ɪk/

cryptographic

加密的
Meaning
Relating to cryptography; involving or using secret codes or ciphers for security.
Example
Banks use cryptographic technology to protect transactions.
银行使用加密技术来保护交易。
B1 noun /ˈkɑn.træst/

Contrast

对比; 差异; 比较
Meaning
the state of being strikingly different from something else; comparison showing differences
Example
The contrast between city life and rural life is quite remarkable.
城市生活和乡村生活之间的对比相当显著。
A2 noun /ˈkæm.əl/

Camel

骆驼
Meaning
a large animal with one or two humps on its back that lives in hot dry places
Example
The camel walked slowly across the desert sand.
骆驼慢慢地走过沙漠的沙子。
C2 verb /ˈtʃɔːrtl/

chortle

轻松愉快地笑
Meaning
to laugh in a breathy, gleeful way
Example
The audience chortled at the comedian's witty remarks.
观众听到喜剧演员的机智评论后发出咯咯的笑声。
A1 verb /kʌt/

cut

剪
Meaning
to divide or separate with a sharp tool
Example
I cut the paper with scissors.
我用剪刀剪纸。
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 verb /ˈkætəˌlaɪz/

catalyze

催化
Meaning
To cause or accelerate a reaction or change.
Example
The new law catalyzed reforms across the sector.
新法律催化了整个行业的改革。
A2 noun /ˈkʌl.tʃər/

Culture

文化
Meaning
the arts and other manifestations of human intellectual achievement; the customs and beliefs of a particular society
Example
Learning about different cultures helps us understand and appreciate diversity.
学习不同的文化帮助我们理解和欣赏多样性。
C2 noun/adjective /ˈsaɪklɔɪd/

cycloid

摆线
Meaning
a curve traced by a point on the rim of a circle as it rolls along a straight line
Example
The cycloid is often studied in mathematics and physics.
摆线常在数学和物理学中研究。
B1 adjective /ˈkɜːrli/

curly

卷曲的
Meaning
having curls or waves; shaped with bends or coils
Example
She has naturally curly hair.
她有自然的卷曲头发。
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。
A2 noun কন্ডিশন

condition

状况
Meaning
A particular state of health or physical fitness; a medical problem.
Example
The condition worsens without proper treatment.
没有适当的治疗，状况会恶化。
A2 adjective /ˈkʌlərfəl/

colorful

五彩缤纷
Meaning
having bright colors; full of variety or interest
Example
The festival was full of colorful decorations.
这个节日充满了五彩缤纷的装饰。
A2 adjective /ˈkjʊriəs/

curious

好奇
Meaning
Eager to know or learn something.
Example
The curious explorers asked questions about Antarctica.
好奇的探险者询问了关于南极的问题。
C2 adjective /ˈkɒnfluənt/

confluent

汇流
Meaning
Flowing together or merging; coming together at one point.
Example
The confluent streams formed a mighty river.
汇流的溪流形成了一条强大的河流。
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。
C1 verb /kəmˈprɛs/

compress

压缩
Meaning
to press or squeeze something so that it becomes smaller
Example
The file was compressed to save storage space.
文件被压缩以节省存储空间。
C1 verb kəˈrɒb.ə.reɪt

corroborate

确认
Meaning
Confirm or give support to a statement, theory, or finding.
Example
The witness corroborated the defendant's testimony.
证人核实了被告的证词。
B1 noun /ˌkæl.kjəˈleɪ.ʃən/

Calculation

计算
Meaning
a mathematical determination of the size or number of something
Example
His calculation of the total cost was accurate to the penny.
他的总成本计算准确到分。
C1 noun /kənˈtɛnʃən/

contention

争议, 分歧
Meaning
heated disagreement or argument; a point asserted in debate
Example
The main contention between the two parties was over tax reform.
两党之间的主要争议是关于税务改革。
A2 verb /ˈtʃeɪndʒɪŋ/

changing

变化
Meaning
The act of becoming different; ongoing process of change.
Example
The weather is changing rapidly.
天气在快速变化。
C2 adjective /tʃeɪst/

Chaste

贞洁; 纯洁
Meaning
pure and morally good; abstaining from sexual activity
Example
She lived a chaste and virtuous life.
她过着纯洁而美德的生活。
B1 noun ˈkɒn.sɪ.kwəns

consequence

后果
Meaning
A result or effect of an action or condition.
Example
Every action has a consequence.
每个行为都有后果。
C2 noun ˌsɜːkəmˈspekʃən

circumspection

谨慎, 避免风险
Meaning
The quality of being wary and unwilling to take risks; prudence.
Example
His circumspection ensured no mistakes were made.
他的谨慎确保没有犯错误。
C1 noun /ˈkɒt.ən ˈfæb.rɪk/

Cotton Fabric

棉布
Meaning
textile made from cotton fibers, known for being soft, breathable, and comfortable
Example
Cotton fabric is perfect for summer clothing.
棉布是夏季衣物的完美选择。
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。
B2 preposition /kənˈsɜːnɪŋ/

concerning

关于
Meaning
about or relating to something; causing worry or anxiety
Example
There are some reports concerning the new project.
关于新项目有一些报告。
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。
C1 verb koʊˈɜrs

coerce

强迫
Meaning
To force someone to do something against their will using threats or intimidation.
Example
The manager tried to coerce the employees into working overtime.
经理试图迫使员工加班。
C1 noun ˈkɑːr.bən ˌsiː.kwəˈstreɪ.ʃən

carbon sequestration

碳封存
Meaning
The process of capture and long-term storage of atmospheric carbon dioxide to mitigate or defer global warming.
Example
Forests play a key role in carbon sequestration.
森林在碳封存中发挥关键作用。
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 /ˈkoʊltɪʃ/

coltish

Meaning
Playful, energetic, and not fully mature or disciplined.
Example
The coltish boy ran around the field without a care.
B1 noun /kriˈeɪ.ʃənz/

creations

创作
Meaning
Things that have been created, especially works of art or imaginative works.
Example
His creations astonished the world.
他的创造让世界惊叹不已。
B2 verb kəˈlaɪd

collide

碰撞, 撞击
Meaning
Hit with force when moving; come into conflict or opposition.
Example
The two cars collided at the intersection.
两辆车在交叉口相撞。
B2 noun kjuːz

cues

线索
Meaning
Signals or hints from conversation or environment that help understanding
Example
Facial expressions provide cues about a person's emotions.
面部表情提供关于一个人情绪的线索。
A2 noun /ˈkɒmədi/

comedy

喜剧
Meaning
A type of entertainment that is intended to make people laugh.
Example
We watched a hilarious comedy at the theater.
我们在剧院看了一场有趣的喜剧。
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 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。
C2 noun /ˈkɔːrsər/

courser

快速马或猎马
Meaning
a swift horse or a hunting horse
Example
The knight rode a fast courser into battle.
骑士骑着一匹快速的科赛尔进入战斗。
C2 noun, adjective /klɛərˈvɔɪənt/

clairvoyant

Meaning
a person who claims to have clairvoyance; having the ability to see beyond normal senses
Example
The clairvoyant predicted that she would travel abroad soon.
B2 noun/verb /kjuː/

cue

信号
Meaning
A signal or prompt for action; to give a signal.
Example
The actor waited for his cue before entering the stage.
演员在上台前等待他的信号。
C1 noun /ˈkɜːr.i liːvz/

Curry Leaves

咖喱叶
Meaning
aromatic leaves from the curry tree used in South Asian cooking
Example
Fresh curry leaves add authentic flavor to Indian dishes.
新鲜的咖喱叶为印度菜肴增添了正宗的风味。
B1 noun /kənˈsʌltənt/

consultant

顾问
Meaning
A professional who provides expert advice in a particular area.
Example
The company hired a consultant to improve its marketing strategy.
公司聘请了一位顾问来改善其市场营销战略。
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。
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。
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。
B2 noun /kʌlt/

cult

邪教
Meaning
a system of religious veneration and devotion directed toward a particular figure or object
Example
The cult followed their leader with great devotion.
邪教以极大的献身精神追随他们的领袖。
A2 adverb /ˈsɜː.tən.li/

Certainly

肯定
Meaning
without doubt; definitely; used to agree or give permission
Example
I will certainly help you with this project.
我一定会帮助你完成这个项目。
C1 noun ˈkɒnfluəns

confluence

汇流
Meaning
An act or process of merging.
Example
The confluence of ideas from different cultures created a rich discussion.
来自不同文化的思想汇流，创造了一场丰富的讨论。
B1 noun sɪvɪˈlɪzeɪʃənz

civilizations

文明
Meaning
The stage of human social development and organization that is considered most advanced.
Example
Ancient civilizations developed complex systems of governance.
古代文明发展了复杂的治理体系。
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。
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 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。
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。
B2 noun /kwɪˈziːn/

cuisine

美食
Meaning
A style or method of cooking, especially characteristic of a particular country or region.
Example
Italian cuisine is famous all over the world.
意大利美食在全世界都很有名。
B2 adjective /ˌkɒn.fɪˈden.ʃəl/

Confidential

机密; 私人; 应保持秘密的
Meaning
secret; private; intended to be kept secret
Example
Please keep this information confidential.
请保持这些信息的机密性。
B2 verb /kəmˈpoʊz/

compose

创作
Meaning
to create music or writing; to make up; to calm oneself
Example
She composes beautiful songs.
她创作美丽的歌曲。
C1 verb /kənˈvɜːrdʒ/

converge

汇合
Meaning
to come together from different directions; to meet at a point
Example
The roads converge at the city center.
这些路在市中心汇合。
C1 noun kəˈlæt.ər.əl

collateral

作为贷款担保的财产
Meaning
Something pledged as security for repayment of a loan, to be forfeited in the event of a default.
Example
The bank requires collateral for loan approval.
银行要求贷款批准时提供担保物品。
C2 adjective /ˈklɛmənt/

clement

温和 / 仁慈
Meaning
mild or merciful; describing weather as mild and pleasant
Example
The prisoners hoped for a clement judge.
囚犯们希望有一个温和的法官。
B2 noun /ˈkeɪ.ɒs/

Chaos

混乱; 无序; 混沌
Meaning
complete disorder and confusion; a state of total confusion with no order
Example
The earthquake caused chaos in the city as buildings collapsed and people panicked.
地震造成了城市的混乱，建筑物倒塌，人们陷入恐慌。
B1 noun /ˈkaʊnti/

county

县
Meaning
A territorial division within a country, typically a region with its own local government.
Example
She grew up in a small county in northern England.
她在英格兰北部的一个小县长大。
C1 noun /ˈʃæpəroʊn/

chaperon

陪伴者
Meaning
An older person who accompanies and supervises young people in social situations.
Example
The teacher acted as a chaperon during the school dance.
老师在学校舞会期间担任了陪伴者的角色。
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 /ˈtʃɜː.nɪŋ stɪk/

Churning stick

搅拌棒
Meaning
a wooden stick used for stirring and churning butter, milk, or other liquids
Example
Grandmother used a churning stick to make fresh butter.
祖母用搅拌棒制作新鲜的黄油。
C1 verb /kəˈleɪt/

collate

整理
Meaning
to collect, arrange, and combine in order
Example
The secretary collated the reports before the meeting.
秘书在会议之前整理了报告。
C1 verb /ˈkrɪstəlaɪz/

crystallize

结晶
Meaning
to form crystals; to make an idea or plan clear and definite
Example
Her vague thoughts began to crystallize into a solid plan.
她模糊的思绪开始在一个明确的计划中结晶。
A2 adjective /kənˈfjuːzd/

confused

困惑的
Meaning
unable to think clearly; uncertain or puzzled
Example
She felt confused by the complicated instructions.
她被复杂的指示弄得很困惑。
C2 noun /kənˌdʒiː.niˈæl.ə.t̬i/

congeniality

和蔼可亲
Meaning
The quality of being pleasant, friendly, and easy to talk to.
Example
His congeniality makes him popular among friends.
他的和蔼可亲使他在朋友中很受欢迎。
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。
C1 noun /kənˈvʌl.ʃən/

convulsion

抽搐
Meaning
a sudden, violent, involuntary contraction of muscles; a seizure
Example
The medicine helped prevent convulsions in children.
药物帮助预防儿童的抽搐。
B2 adjective /kəmˈpæʃənət/

Compassionate

有同情心的; 富有同情心的
Meaning
feeling or showing sympathy and concern for others who are suffering
Example
The compassionate nurse took extra time to comfort the worried patients.
富有同情心的护士花时间安慰忧虑的病人。
B2 noun /ˈklær.ɪ.ti/

clarity

清晰度
Meaning
The quality of being coherent and intelligible; transparency or lucidity.
Example
The speaker's clarity made the concept easy to understand.
演讲者的清晰度使得这个概念变得容易理解。
B2 noun /ˈkɑn.trəˌvɜr.si/

Controversy

争议; 分歧
Meaning
prolonged public disagreement or heated discussion; a dispute or argument involving opposing viewpoints
Example
The new policy sparked a major controversy among the citizens.
新政策在市民中引发了巨大的争议。
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。
B2 noun /ˈkæʃuː nʌts/

Cashew nuts

腰果
Meaning
kidney-shaped nuts from the cashew tree, commonly eaten as snacks or used in cooking
Example
Cashew nuts are often used in Indian sweets and curries.
腰果常用于印度的甜点和咖喱中。
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。
B1 noun /tʃɑːrt/

chart

图表
Meaning
a sheet of information in the form of a table, graph, or diagram
Example
The teacher used a chart to explain the statistics.
老师用图表来解释统计数据。
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。
B1 noun/verb /koʊd/

code

代码
Meaning
a system of words, letters, or symbols used to represent information or instructions
Example
He wrote a code to solve the problem on the computer.
他写了一个代码来解决电脑上的问题。
B1 noun /ˈkɒntɛkst/

context

上下文
Meaning
the circumstances or background relevant to an event, statement, or idea
Example
To understand the quote, you need to know the context in which it was said.
要理解这句话，你需要知道它说的上下文。
B2 noun /ˈkɒn.flɪkt ˌrez.əˈluː.ʃən/

conflict resolution

冲突解决
Meaning
The process of finding peaceful solutions to disputes or disagreements between parties.
Example
Conflict resolution is vital for global peace.
冲突解决对于全球和平至关重要。
C1 noun /kənˈdəʊləns/

condolence

慰问
Meaning
An expression of sympathy, especially on the occasion of death.
Example
She offered her sincere condolence to the grieving family.
她向悲痛的家庭表示了最真诚的慰问。
B1 noun /kənˈvɛnʃən/

convention

会议
Meaning
a widely accepted way of behaving or doing something; a formal meeting
Example
The annual writers' convention was held in Dhaka.
年度作家大会在达卡举行。
C1 noun /kuː/

coup

政变
Meaning
a sudden, decisive action that brings about a change, especially in government
Example
The military staged a coup to overthrow the existing regime.
军队发动了一次政变，推翻了现有政权。
B2 noun /ˌklæsɪfɪˈkeɪʃən/

classification

分类
Meaning
the action or process of classifying something into groups based on shared characteristics.
Example
The classification of animals helps in understanding their biology.
动物的分类有助于理解它们的生物学。
C2 noun /ˌkʌmˈʌpəns/

comeuppance

应得的惩罚
Meaning
A deserved punishment or fate; just deserts.
Example
The corrupt official finally got his comeuppance in court.
那个腐败的官员最终在法庭上得到了他的应得的惩罚。
B2 adjective /kɒzˈmɛt.ɪk/

cosmetic

化妆品
Meaning
relating to beauty or appearance; intended to improve looks
Example
She bought a new cosmetic cream for her skin.
她为她的皮肤买了一种新的化妆品。
C1 noun /ˈkaʊn.tə.nəns/

countenance

面容，表情；支持
Meaning
a person's face or expression; support or approval
Example
Her cheerful countenance brightened the room.
她那愉快的面容照亮了房间。
C1 noun /kənˈtentmənt/

contentment

满足感
Meaning
a state of happiness and satisfaction with what one has
Example
She felt a deep sense of contentment after helping others.
帮助他人之后，她感到深深的满足感。
B1 noun /ˈtʃɛərˌwʊmən/

chairwoman

女主席
Meaning
a woman who presides over a meeting, committee, or organization; a female leader of a board or council
Example
She was elected chairwoman of the company after years of experience.
在多年的经验之后，她被选为公司的女主席。
C1 verb কনডেন্স

condense

凝结
Meaning
To change from gas to liquid form; to become denser.
Example
Water vapor condenses into raindrops.
水蒸气凝结成雨滴。
C2 noun /ˈsaɪ.nəˌʃʊr/

cynosure

众人焦点
Meaning
A person or thing that is the center of attention or admiration.
Example
She was the cynosure of all eyes at the party.
她是派对上所有人焦点。
B2 adjective /ˈkaʊntləs/

countless

数不胜数
Meaning
too many to be counted; innumerable
Example
There are countless stars in the sky.
天上有数不清的星星。
C1 noun /ˈkrɒkəri/

crockery

餐具
Meaning
Dishes, plates, cups, and other items made of earthenware or china.
Example
The hotel provided clean crockery for the guests.
酒店为客人提供了干净的餐具。
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。
C2 noun/verb /ˈkætˌkɔːl/

catcall

性骚扰或不满的喊声或口哨声
Meaning
A loud whistle or shout of disapproval or sexual harassment directed at someone.
Example
The actress ignored the catcalls from the crowd.
女演员无视人群中的猫叫声。
C2 noun /kəˈleɪʃən/

collation

汇编
Meaning
the act of collecting, comparing, and arranging in proper order
Example
The librarian spent hours on the collation of old manuscripts.
图书馆员花了几个小时整理古老的手稿。
C1 noun /ˈkɒrənər/

coroner

法医
Meaning
an official who investigates sudden, violent, or suspicious deaths
Example
The coroner determined the cause of death was natural.
法医确定死亡原因是自然的。
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。
C1 noun /kəmˈpʌl.ʃən/

Compulsion

强迫; 强制;
Meaning
the action or state of forcing or being forced to do something; an irresistible urge to behave in a certain way
Example
He felt a strong compulsion to check his phone every few minutes.
他感到强烈的冲动，每隔几分钟就检查一次手机。
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。
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。
A2 verb /tʃɑːrdʒ/

charge

收费/指控
Meaning
to demand payment; to formally accuse; to rush forward aggressively
Example
The store charges extra for home delivery.
商店收取额外的家居配送费用。
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。
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。
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 /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 adjective/noun /ˈkɜːrsɪv/

cursive

斜体字
Meaning
Written with characters joined together in a flowing manner.
Example
The teacher asked students to write the essay in cursive handwriting.
老师让学生用斜体字写作文。
B2 adjective /ˈtʃʌbi/

chubby

圆润
Meaning
slightly fat in a way that looks healthy and pleasant
Example
The baby has chubby cheeks.
宝宝有圆润的脸颊。
C2 noun /ˈkɒŋ.kɔː.dæt/

concordat

教廷协议
Meaning
An agreement or treaty, especially between the Vatican and a secular government.
Example
The concordat established the rights of the church within the country.
教廷协议确立了教会在该国的权利。
C2 noun /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。
B2 adjective/verb /kəˈrʌpt/

corrupt

腐败
Meaning
dishonest or morally wrong; to make something impure or evil
Example
The politician was accused of corrupt practices.
这位政治家因腐败行为被指控。
C1 adjective /kənˈtɛmptəbl/

contemptible

可鄙的, 令人厌恶的
Meaning
deserving of contempt; despicable
Example
His deceitful actions were truly contemptible.
他的欺骗行为真是可鄙的。
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。
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。
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。