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C1 verb /kliːv/

cleave

劈开, 切割
Meaning
to split or divide; to cut through forcefully
Example
He used an axe to cleave the wood.
他用斧头劈开木材。
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 /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。
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。
C1 noun /kəˈmɪtl̩/

committal

监禁 / 扣押
Meaning
The action of sending a person to prison or a mental hospital; also the act of committing something to a particular place.
Example
The judge ordered the committal of the accused to custody.
法官命令将被告送入拘留。
C2 noun /ˌkɒl.əˈneɪd/

colonnade

柱廊
Meaning
A row of evenly spaced columns supporting a roof, often in classical architecture.
Example
The visitors admired the grand colonnade at the entrance of the temple.
游客们欣赏着寺庙入口处的宏伟柱廊。
C2 noun /səˈlɛrɪti/

celerity

敏捷
Meaning
swiftness of movement; speed
Example
The soldier moved with great celerity to deliver the message.
士兵以极大的敏捷移动,以传递消息。
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。
B1 noun /kəˈnuː/

Canoe

独木舟
Meaning
a narrow boat pointed at both ends and moved with a paddle
Example
They paddled their canoe down the peaceful stream.
他们在平静的小溪中划着独木舟。
A1 adjective /ˈtʃɒk.lət/

Chocolate

巧克力色
Meaning
a dark brown color like chocolate; the color of cocoa
Example
The chocolate brown sofa looks elegant in the living room.
巧克力棕色沙发在客厅里看起来很优雅。
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 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。
B2 noun /kənˈsʌmp.ʃən/

Consumption

消费
Meaning
The using up of a resource or the amount of a product consumed by consumers.
Example
High energy consumption leads to increased electricity bills.
高能耗导致电费增加。
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。
B1 noun /ˈkɒntɪnənt/

continent

大陆
Meaning
one of the large landmasses on Earth such as Asia, Africa, or Europe
Example
Asia is the largest continent in the world.
亚洲是世界上最大的大陆。
C1 adjective ˌkɑːr.sɪ.nəˈdʒen.ɪk

carcinogenic

致癌的
Meaning
Having the potential to cause cancer in living tissue.
Example
Processed meat contains carcinogenic compounds.
加工肉类含有致癌的化合物。
B1 noun /ˈkæmpəs/

campus

校园
Meaning
The grounds and buildings of a university, college, or school.
Example
The university campus is filled with students during the fall semester.
大学校园在秋季学期期间充满了学生。
B1 noun /ˈkaʊnti/

county

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。
B1 noun /ˈklaɪənt/

client

客户
Meaning
A person or organization using the services of a professional or company.
Example
The lawyer met with her client to discuss the case.
律师会见了她的客户,讨论案件
C2 noun /ˈsɜːrklət/

circlet

Meaning
A small circular band, typically worn as an ornament on the head.
Example
The princess wore a golden circlet on her forehead.
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。
B1 noun /kənˈsjuːmər/

consumer

消费者
Meaning
A person who buys and uses goods and services.
Example
The company focuses on understanding consumer needs.
公司专注于理解消费者需求。
B1 noun/adjective /ˌkærəktəˈrɪstɪk/

characteristic

特征
Meaning
A distinguishing quality or feature of a person, place, or thing.
Example
Kindness is a characteristic of true leadership.
善良是一个真正领导力的特征。
B2 noun kənˈsen.səs

consensus

共识
Meaning
A general agreement among all members of a group.
Example
Consensus was reached after long deliberation.
经过长时间的讨论,达成了共识。
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。
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。
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。
C1 noun /kuːp/

coop

鸡或其他鸟类的一个小围栏或笼子
Meaning
a small enclosure or cage for chickens or other birds
Example
The farmer checked the chickens in the coop every morning.
农民每天早上检查鸡舍里的鸡。
B2 noun /krɑk pɑt/

Crock pot

慢炖锅
Meaning
an electric cooking pot that cooks food slowly at low temperatures
Example
I put the chicken and vegetables in the crock pot before going to work.
我在上班前把鸡肉和蔬菜放入慢炖锅中。
C1 adjective /ˌkɒmprɪˈhɛnsəbl/

comprehensible

可理解的
Meaning
able to be understood; intelligible
Example
The teacher explained the topic in a comprehensible way.
老师以一种可以理解的方式解释了这个话题。
B1 noun /ˈsɜːr.kəmˌsˌtæn.sɪz/

Circumstances

情况
Meaning
the conditions that affect a situation, action, or event; facts or conditions connected with or relevant to an event
Example
Under normal circumstances, she would have arrived by now.
在正常情况下,她应该已经到了。
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。
B2 noun /kəmˈpliːʃən/

completion

完成
Meaning
the action or process of finishing something
Example
The completion of the project will take another few weeks.
项目的完成将再需要几周时间。
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。
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。
B1 noun /ˈsɛntɪˌmiːtər/

centimeter

厘米
Meaning
A metric unit of length equal to one hundredth of a meter.
Example
The table is 120 centimeters long.
桌子长120厘米。
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 /ˈkætl/

cattle

幸福
Meaning
large domesticated animals such as cows and bulls that are kept on a farm for their milk, meat, or hides
Example
The farmer owns a herd of cattle that graze near the river.
她在收到奖项时无法掩饰她的幸福。
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。
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。
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。
B2 verb /saɪt/

cite

引用
Meaning
to quote; to mention as an example or proof
Example
The lawyer cites relevant case law.
律师引用相关案例法。
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。
A2 noun /kəˈmjuː.nə.ti/

community

社区
Meaning
a group of people living in the same place or sharing common interests
Example
The community worked together to clean the park.
这个社区一起工作,清理了公园。
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。
B2 noun /tʃɔːr/

chore

家务
Meaning
A routine task, especially a household duty.
Example
Washing the dishes is my least favorite chore.
洗碗是我最不喜欢的家务。
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。
C2 noun /ˌkɑːnfɔːrˈmeɪʃən/

conformation

构象
Meaning
The shape, structure, or arrangement of something.
Example
The scientist studied the molecular conformation of the protein.
科学家研究了蛋白质的分子构象。
C1 verb /kəˈpɪtjʊˌleɪt/

capitulate

投降
Meaning
to surrender or give in after resisting
Example
The army had no choice but to capitulate to the enemy.
军队别无选择,只能投降于敌人。
B2 adjective /ˈkɜːrtiəs/

courteous

有礼貌的
Meaning
polite, respectful, or considerate in manner
Example
The staff at the hotel were very courteous to all guests.
酒店的员工对所有客人都非常有礼貌。
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。
B1 noun /ˈsiːlɪŋ/

ceiling

天花板
Meaning
the upper interior surface of a room
Example
The ceiling of the hall was painted beautifully.
大厅的天花板被美丽地油漆了。
C2 noun /ˈkæʒuɪstri/

casuistry

诡辩术
Meaning
The use of clever but false reasoning, especially in relation to moral questions.
Example
The lawyer’s argument was dismissed as mere casuistry.
律师的辩论被作为单纯的诡辩术驳回了。
C2 noun /ˈkælvɪnɪzəm/

calvinism

卡尔文主义
Meaning
A Protestant theological system based on John Calvin’s teachings, emphasizing predestination and the sovereignty of God.
Example
Calvinism played a major role in shaping Protestant theology.
加尔文主义在塑造新教神学中发挥了重要作用。
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。
B1 adjective /ˈkæʒ.u.əl/

Casual

轻松和无忧; 偶然发生; 非正式
Meaning
relaxed and unconcerned; happening by chance; informal
Example
He wore casual clothes to the party.
他穿着休闲衣服去参加了聚会。
C2 noun /kəˌrɒbəˈreɪʃən/

corroboration

证实
Meaning
evidence that confirms or supports a statement, theory, or finding
Example
The documents provided strong corroboration of her claims.
文件提供了强有力的证据,支持她的主张。
C2 noun /ˈsɜːrtɪˌtjuːd/

certitude

确定性
Meaning
Absolute certainty or conviction about something.
Example
She spoke with certitude about the outcome of the case.
她以确定的语气谈论案件的结果。
A1 verb /kɔːst/

cost

花费
Meaning
to have a price of; to require payment; to cause loss
Example
This book will cost twenty dollars.
这本书将花费二十美元。
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。
B1 adverb /ˈkeərləsli/

carelessly

粗心地
Meaning
without care or attention; in a negligent or reckless manner
Example
He carelessly left the door unlocked.
他粗心地把门忘了上锁。
B1 verb /ˈkɒnsəntreɪt/

concentrate

集中
Meaning
to focus all one's attention or mental effort on a particular object or activity
Example
She tried to concentrate on her studies despite the noise.
尽管有噪音,她仍试图集中精力学习。
A2 adverb /kəmˈpliːtli/

completely

完全地
Meaning
totally; in every way possible
Example
The room was completely silent.
房间完全安静。
C1 noun /krʌks/

crux

关键
Meaning
the most important or decisive point of an issue
Example
The crux of the problem lies in poor communication.
问题的关键在于沟通不畅。
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。
B1 noun ˈkraɪsɪs

crisis

危机
Meaning
A time of intense difficulty, trouble, or danger.
Example
The financial crisis affected global markets.
金融危机影响了全球市场。
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。
B2 adjective /ˈsel.jə.lər/

Cellular

细胞的
Meaning
relating to cells; consisting of cells; relating to mobile phone technology
Example
Cellular technology has revolutionized communication.
细胞技术已经彻底改变了通讯方式。
C1 noun /kæʃ/

cache

缓存
Meaning
A hidden storage of items or a high-speed memory in computing.
Example
The hikers found a cache of supplies hidden under the rocks.
远足者在岩石下发现了一个隐藏的物资存储。
C1 noun /kənˈtɛndər/

contender

竞争者, 争夺者
Meaning
a person or team competing for a title or prize
Example
She is a strong contender for the mayoral position.
她是市长职位的强有力竞争者。
B2 verb /kənˈstrʌkt/

construct

建造
Meaning
to build or form something by putting parts together
Example
They plan to construct a new bridge over the river.
他们计划在河上建一座新桥。
C1 adjective /kəmˈpʌlsɪv/

compulsive

强迫的
Meaning
Resulting from or acting on an irresistible urge, especially one that is against one's conscious wishes.
Example
He is a compulsive gambler who cannot stop placing bets.
他是一个强迫症赌博者,无法停止下赌注。
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。
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。
C1 noun /kənˈsɜːvəˌtɪzəm/

conservatism

保守主义
Meaning
A political or social philosophy promoting traditional institutions and resistance to change.
Example
Conservatism values tradition and gradual development.
保守主义重视传统和渐进的发展。
A2 noun /ˈtʃer.i/

Cherry

樱桃
Meaning
a small round red or black fruit with a hard seed inside
Example
She picked fresh cherries from the tree in her garden.
她从花园的树上摘下了新鲜的樱桃。
B1 noun ˈkɒn.fər.əns

conference

会议
Meaning
A formal meeting of people with a shared interest, typically one that takes place over several days.
Example
The climate conference emphasized renewable energy.
气候会议强调了可再生能源的重要性。
B1 noun /ˈkɑːr.pən.tər/

Carpenter

木匠
Meaning
a person who makes and repairs wooden objects and structures
Example
The carpenter built a beautiful wooden cabinet for the kitchen.
这位木匠为厨房做了一个漂亮的木质橱柜。
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。
C1 verb /ˈsɪvɪlaɪz/

civilize

使文明
Meaning
to bring a society or group to a more developed, organized, or socially acceptable state; to educate and refine behavior
Example
Education can help civilize communities by promoting shared values and respect.
教育可以通过促进共同价值观和尊重来使社区更加文明。
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 /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。
B2 noun /koʊl/

coal

煤炭
Meaning
a black or dark brown rock used as fuel, formed from decomposed plant matter
Example
The factory still uses coal as its main source of energy.
工厂仍然将煤炭作为其主要的能源来源。
B2 adjective /ˈklæsɪfaɪd/

classified

机密的;分类的
Meaning
arranged into categories; officially secret or restricted
Example
The report contains classified information and cannot be shared publicly.
这份报告包含机密信息。
C1 adjective /ˈtʃɛkərd/

chequered

棋盘格的
Meaning
Having a pattern of squares, or marked by varied and contrasting experiences or periods.
Example
He had a chequered career with both great successes and failures.
他有一段棋盘格的职业生涯,既有巨大的成功,也有失败。
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。
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 /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。
C1 adjective/verb /ˈkɒn.sə.mət/

consummate

以极大的技巧完成或完善某物
Meaning
To complete or perfect something with great skill
Example
He is a consummate artist with years of experience.
他是一个技艺精湛的艺术家,拥有多年的经验。
C1 noun /ʃæˈtoʊ/

chateau

法国庄园
Meaning
a large French country house or castle
Example
They stayed in a beautiful chateau in France.
他们住在法国的一座美丽的城堡里。
C1 verb /kʌl/

cull

Meaning
to select or remove from a larger group, often to reduce numbers
Example
The farmers decided to cull the sick animals from the herd.
B2 verb /kənˈfɔːrm/

conform

遵守
Meaning
To comply with rules, standards, or laws.
Example
Students must conform to the school regulations.
学生必须遵守学校的规定。
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。
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。
B2 noun /kəˈlɪʒ.ən/

Collision

碰撞; 冲突
Meaning
an instance of one moving object hitting violently against another; a conflict of opposing ideas or interests
Example
The collision between two cars caused a major traffic jam.
两辆车之间的碰撞造成了严重的交通堵塞。
B2 adjective /kənˈsek.jə.tɪv/

Consecutive

连续的
Meaning
following each other in uninterrupted succession; sequential
Example
She won three consecutive matches in the tournament.
她在比赛中赢得了三场连续的比赛。
B2 noun /ˈsɛmɪˌtɛri/

cemetery

墓地
Meaning
a place where dead people are buried
Example
The old cemetery is located at the edge of the village.
古老的墓地位于村庄的边缘。
B1 noun /ˈkɒkˌteɪl/

cocktail

鸡尾酒
Meaning
a mixed drink typically containing alcohol and other ingredients.
Example
She ordered a cocktail at the bar.
她在酒吧点了一杯鸡尾酒。
A2 noun /kæb/

cab

出租车
Meaning
a taxi or car for hire with a driver
Example
We took a cab to the airport.
我们坐出租车去了机场。
C1 adjective /kənˈkluː.sɪv/

Conclusive

决定性的; 终结的; 完全解决问题
Meaning
final; decisive; settling a matter completely
Example
The evidence was conclusive and left no room for doubt.
证据是决定性的,没有留下任何怀疑的空间。
B2 adjective /ˈkɒmɪkəl/

comical

滑稽
Meaning
Funny in a strange or silly way; amusing.
Example
His comical expressions made everyone laugh.
他滑稽的表情让所有人都笑了。
C1 verb/noun /ˈkrɒn.ɪ.kəl/

chronicle

按照事件发生的顺序记录
Meaning
To record events in the order in which they happened; a written record of historical events.
Example
She decided to chronicle her journey through a blog.
她决定通过博客记录她的旅行。
C2 adjective /ˈkæloʊ/

callow

不成熟
Meaning
Inexperienced and immature.
Example
The callow intern made several mistakes on his first day.
那个缺乏经验的实习生在第一天犯了几个错误。
C1 noun /ˈkɒnɪfər/

conifer

针叶树
Meaning
a type of tree that bears cones and evergreen needle-like leaves, such as pine or fir
Example
The forest is dominated by conifers like pine and spruce.
森林由松树和云杉等针叶树主导。
B2 adjective /ˈsɜːrkjələr/

circular

圆形的
Meaning
shaped like a circle; round in form
Example
The kids sat in a circular arrangement around the campfire.
孩子们围坐在篝火旁,形成圆形的布局。
A2 verb /kəˈlɛkt/

collect

收集
Meaning
to gather together; to accumulate items
Example
I collect stamps as a hobby.
我把收集邮票作为一种爱好。
A1 adjective /tʃiːp/

Cheap

便宜; 低价
Meaning
low in price; costing little money
Example
This restaurant serves cheap but delicious food.
这家餐厅提供便宜但美味的食物。
C1 adjective /kəˈrəʊsɪv/

corrosive

腐蚀性,损害
Meaning
tending to cause corrosion; harmful or destructive to materials or people
Example
The chemical is highly corrosive and should be handled with care.
该化学物质具有高度的腐蚀性,应该小心处理。
B2 noun /ˌkɒmplɪˈkeɪʃən/

complication

并发症
Meaning
A problem or difficulty that makes a situation harder to deal with.
Example
His illness led to serious complications after surgery.
他的病情在手术后导致了严重的并发症。
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。
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。
C1 adjective ˈkrɪp.tɪk

cryptic

神秘的, 隐晦的, 模糊的
Meaning
Having a meaning that is mysterious or obscure; difficult to understand.
Example
The message was cryptic and hard to decipher.
消息是神秘的,很难解读。
B2 adjective /ˈkæθəlɪk/

catholic

天主教的
Meaning
Including a wide variety; all-embracing; relating to the Roman Catholic Church.
Example
She has catholic tastes in music, enjoying everything from jazz to opera.
她有天主教的音乐口味,从爵士乐到歌剧都喜欢。
C2 noun /ˈkɒnsəvəˌtwɑː/

conservatoire

音乐学院
Meaning
A school specializing in the study of music or drama.
Example
She trained as a pianist at the Paris Conservatoire.
她在巴黎音乐学院接受了钢琴训练。
C2 noun /ˌkɔːrnjuˈkoʊpiə/

cornucopia

某物的丰盈或溢出的供应
Meaning
an abundance or overflowing supply of something
Example
The festival offered a cornucopia of fruits and sweets.
节日提供了丰盛的水果和糖果。
B1 adverb /ˈkʌmftəbli/

Comfortably

舒适地
Meaning
in a comfortable manner; without difficulty or effort; with ease
Example
She was sitting comfortably in her favorite chair.
她坐在自己最喜欢的椅子上很舒服。
C1 noun /ˌkɒmpɪˈleɪʃən/

compilation

汇编
Meaning
a collection of things, especially pieces of writing or music, gathered together
Example
The book is a compilation of his best essays.
这本书是他最好的文章合集。
B2 noun /kənˈsɛʃən/

concession

让步
Meaning
something that is granted, especially in response to demands; a compromise
Example
The company made several concessions during the negotiations.
公司在谈判中做出了几次让步。
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。
C2 noun /ˈklɪpər/

clipper

理发器 / 19世纪快速航行的船只
Meaning
a tool used for cutting, or a fast sailing ship of the 19th century
Example
The barber used clippers to trim his hair.
理发师用理发器修剪了他的头发。
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。