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。

C1 noun /kliːˈʃeɪ/

cliche

陈词滥调

Meaning

An overused expression or idea that has lost its originality or impact.

Example

The speech was filled with old clichés that failed to inspire the audience.

演讲中充满了老套的陈词滥调，未能激发观众的兴趣。

C1 noun /ˈkæmi.oʊ/

cameo

客串

Meaning

a small but significant role in a play, film, or show, often performed by a well-known person

Example

The actor made a surprise cameo in the movie.

那位演员在电影中出人意料地客串了。

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。

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。

C2 adjective /kəˈprɪʃəs/

capricious

善变的

Meaning

given to sudden and unaccountable changes of mood or behavior

Example

The stock market can be capricious, shifting dramatically without warning.

股票市场可能是善变的，剧烈变化没有警告。

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。

B1 adjective /ˈtʃælɪndʒɪŋ/

challenging

具有挑战性的

Meaning

difficult in a way that tests one's abilities

Example

The mountain climb was challenging but rewarding.

爬山是具有挑战性的，但也是有回报的。

C1 noun /ʃəˈmiːz/

Chemise

睡裙

Meaning

a woman's loose-fitting undergarment or dress hanging straight from the shoulders

Example

The vintage chemise was made of delicate lace and silk.

这款复古睡裙由精美的蕾丝和丝绸制成。

B2 noun /kənˈsɛnt/

consent

同意

Meaning

permission for something to happen or agreement to do something

Example

She gave her consent before the operation.

她在手术前给了她的同意。

B2 noun /ˈkɒn.trɪ.bjʊ.tər/

contributor

贡献者

Meaning

a person who gives something to help achieve a result

Example

He was a regular contributor to the local newspaper.

他是当地报纸的常驻贡献者。

C2 noun /ˈkʌvən/

coven

女巫集会

Meaning

a group or gathering of witches

Example

The witches met secretly in a coven in the forest.

女巫们在森林中的一个女巫集会中悄悄聚集。

C2 noun /ˈkreɪniəm/

cranium

颅骨

Meaning

the skull, especially the part enclosing the brain

Example

The archaeologists carefully examined the ancient cranium.

考古学家仔细检查了古老的颅骨。

B2 noun ˈkrɪt.ɪ.kəl ˈθɪŋ.kɪŋ

critical thinking

批判性思维

Meaning

The objective analysis and evaluation of an issue in order to form a judgment.

Example

Critical thinking helps in making informed decisions.

批判性思维有助于做出明智的决定。

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。

C1 verb /ˈkænvəs/

canvass

征求选票

Meaning

to solicit votes or opinions; to examine thoroughly; to discuss in detail

Example

They will canvass the neighborhood for votes.

他们将在邻里为选票进行宣传。

C1 noun /ˈʃoʊ.və.nɪst/

chauvinist

极端偏袒的人

Meaning

A person displaying excessive or prejudiced loyalty to a group, cause, or gender.

Example

He was labeled a chauvinist after his remarks about women in the workplace.

在工作场所对女性的评论之后，他被贴上了沙文主义者的标签。

C1 adjective sɪˈlɛstʃəl

celestial

天体

Meaning

Positioned in or relating to the sky, or outer space as observed in astronomy.

Example

The celestial bodies in the sky were clearly visible last night.

天空中的天体在昨晚清晰可见。

B2 noun /kɔːrps/

corpse

尸体

Meaning

a dead body, especially of a human

Example

The police discovered a corpse in the abandoned house.

警察在废弃的房子里发现了一具尸体。

A2 adjective /ˈsɛntrəl/

central

中央的

Meaning

Situated in the middle; of the greatest importance.

Example

Water is central to human survival.

水对人类生存至关重要。

C2 verb /ˌkaʊntərˈmænd/

countermand

撤销命令

Meaning

to revoke or cancel an order or command

Example

The general countermanded the previous orders immediately.

将军立即取消了先前的命令。

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。

A2 noun /ˈsɪnəmə/

cinema

电影院

Meaning

a place where films are shown to the public; the art or industry of making and showing films

Example

We went to the cinema to watch a new movie.

我们去电影院看了一部新电影。

C2 noun /ˈkɒŋ.ɡru.əns/

congruence

协调性

Meaning

Harmony, compatibility and agreement between different elements.

Example

The congruence between their ideas made collaboration easy.

他们思想的协调性使得合作变得轻松。

C2 noun /kəˈtæb.ə.lɪ.zəm/

catabolism

分解代谢

Meaning

The breakdown of complex molecules in living organisms to form simpler ones together with the release of energy; destructive metabolism.

Example

Catabolism plays a crucial role in cellular energy production.

分解代谢在细胞能量生产中起着至关重要的作用。

C2 noun /ˈkaʊntɪŋˌhaʊs/

counting-house

会计办公室

Meaning

a business office where accounts are kept and financial transactions are managed

Example

The merchant spent most of his day in the counting-house reviewing ledgers.

商人一天的大部分时间都在会计办公室检查账簿。

C1 noun /ˈkændɪdnəs/

candidness

坦率

Meaning

The quality of being open, honest, and straightforward

Example

Her candidness during the meeting impressed everyone.

她在会议中的坦率给大家留下了深刻的印象。

C1 noun /krɪpt/

crypt

墓室

Meaning

an underground chamber, especially one beneath a church, used as a burial place

Example

The tourists explored the ancient crypt beneath the cathedral.

游客们探索了大教堂下的古老地下室。

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。

C2 noun /ˌser.əˈbreɪ.ʃən/

cerebration

脑力活动

Meaning

the process of thinking or using the brain actively

Example

The lecture sparked intense cerebration among the students.

这场讲座激发了学生们的强烈脑力活动。

B1 noun /koʊm/

Comb

梳子

Meaning

a toothed device for arranging or cleaning the hair

Example

She used a comb to style her hair before the party.

她在派对前用梳子整理了她的头发。

B1 adjective /kəˈlɛktɪd/

collected

冷静

Meaning

calm and in control of oneself

Example

She remained calm and collected during the crisis.

在危机中，她保持冷静和收拾好自己。

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。

B2 verb/noun /ˈsɛnsər/

censor

审查

Meaning

to suppress or remove parts of books, films, or information considered offensive or harmful; a person who does this

Example

The government tried to censor the controversial film.

政府试图审查那部有争议的电影。

B2 noun /ˈkæp.tɪv/

Captive

俘虏

Meaning

a person who has been taken prisoner or an animal that has been confined

Example

The captive was held in a small cell for several months.

俘虏被关押在一个小牢房里好几个月。

B1 noun /ˈkæt.ər.pɪl.ər/

Caterpillar

毛毛虫

Meaning

the larva of a butterfly or moth that feeds on plants

Example

The caterpillar ate all the leaves on the plant.

毛毛虫吃掉了植物上的所有叶子。

B2 noun /ˌkɔːrpəˈreɪʃən/

corporation

公司

Meaning

A large company or group of companies that is legally recognized as a single entity.

Example

The corporation invested heavily in renewable energy projects.

该公司在可再生能源项目上进行了大量投资。

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。

C2 noun /ˌkɒzməˈpɒlɪtənɪzəm/

cosmopolitanism

国际主义

Meaning

the ideology that all human beings belong to a single community

Example

Cosmopolitanism promotes respect and understanding across cultures.

国际主义促进不同文化之间的尊重和理解。

Meaning

A formal event or occasion, often with rituals and traditions.

Example

The graduation ceremony was held in the university hall.

B2 noun /ˈkɒl.ər/

Collar

项圈

Meaning

a band of material around the neck; in jewelry context, a close-fitting necklace

Example

She wore an elegant pearl collar to the formal dinner.

她在正式晚宴上戴了一条优雅的珍珠项圈。

B2 noun /ˈkɜːr.tə.si/

Courtesy

礼貌; 客气;

Meaning

the showing of politeness in one's attitude and behavior toward others; a polite gesture or remark

Example

He showed great courtesy by holding the door open for elderly people.

他通过为老年人打开门来表现出极大的礼貌。

C2 adjective /ˈkrɛdʒʊləs/

credulous

轻信的

Meaning

Having or showing too great a readiness to believe things.

Example

The credulous child believed every story she heard.

那个轻信的孩子相信了她听到的每一个故事。

B1 verb /kənˈsʌlt/

consult

咨询

Meaning

To seek advice or information from someone with expertise.

Example

You should consult a doctor before starting the treatment.

在开始治疗之前，你应该咨询医生。

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。

C2 noun /kənˈtɔːrʃən/

contortion

扭曲或弯曲的形状; 从正常形状扭曲的行为

Meaning

a twisted or bent shape; the act of twisting out of the normal shape

Example

The gymnast's contortion amazed the audience.

体操运动员的扭曲动作令观众惊叹。

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。

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。

C2 adjective /ˈsɪlieɪtɪd/

ciliated

带有纤毛的

Meaning

Having minute hairlike projections (cilia) on the surface of cells or organisms.

Example

The ciliated cells in the respiratory tract help move mucus out of the lungs.

呼吸道中的纤毛细胞帮助将粘液排出肺部。

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 /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。

C1 noun /kəˈluːʒən/

collusion

共谋

Meaning

A secret agreement or cooperation, especially for an illegal or dishonest purpose.

Example

There was evidence of collusion between the officials and the contractors.

有证据表明官员与承包商之间有共谋。

C2 noun /ˈkætɪˌkɪzəm/

catechism

教义问答

Meaning

A summary of religious principles often in the form of questions and answers; also a set of fixed questions or beliefs.

Example

The priest taught the children the catechism every Sunday.

牧师每周日都教孩子们教义问答。

B1 noun /ˈkɒtɪdʒ/

cottage

小屋

Meaning

a small simple house, typically in the countryside

Example

They spent their vacation in a cozy cottage by the lake.

他们在湖边的一座舒适的小屋里度过了假期。

B2 noun /ˈkʌs.tə.mər rɪˈten.ʃən/

Customer Retention

客户保持

Meaning

The ability of a company or product to retain its customers over some specified period.

Example

High customer retention increases business sustainability.

高客户保持率增加了商业可持续性。

C1 noun ˌsɛn.trə.laɪˈzeɪ.ʃən

centralization

集中化

Meaning

The concentration of control and decision-making power in a central authority.

Example

Excessive centralization can slow down decision-making.

过度的集中化可能会减慢决策的速度。

C1 noun /kɔːrs flaʊər/

Course flour

粗面粉

Meaning

coarsely ground flour with larger particles, typically used for baking bread

Example

She used course flour to make homemade bread with a rustic texture.

她使用了粗面粉做了一个有乡村质感的自制面包。

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 /kənˈtɪn.ju.əns/

continuance

持续性

Meaning

the state of continuing or being prolonged; persistence

Example

The continuance of the project depended on securing additional funding.

项目的持续性依赖于确保额外的资金。

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。

B1 verb /kənˈsuːm/

consume

吃，喝，消费

Meaning

to eat or drink; to use up; to destroy completely

Example

We consume a lot of water during summer.

我们夏天消耗很多水。

C2 adjective /sɛnˈtrɪpɪtəl/

centripetal

向心的

Meaning

Moving or directed toward a center.

Example

Centripetal force keeps the planets in orbit around the sun.

向心力使行星保持在围绕太阳的轨道上。

C1 verb /kənˈkɜːr/

concur

同意

Meaning

To agree with someone or something.

Example

I concur with your opinion on this matter.

我同意您在这个问题上的观点。

B2 noun /ˈkaʊnsəlɪŋ/

counseling

咨询

Meaning

professional guidance or therapy to help resolve personal or psychological problems

Example

She decided to go for counseling after feeling stressed for months.

在感到几个月的压力后，她决定去咨询。

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/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。

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。

C1 adjective /ˌkɒndɪˈsɛndɪŋ/

condescending

居高临下

Meaning

having or showing an attitude of patronizing superiority

Example

Her condescending tone upset her colleagues.

她居高临下的语气让她的同事感到不满。

A2 adjective /ˈkɒm.ən/

common

共同

Meaning

occurring frequently or widely; shared by all

Example

It is common to see traffic in the city during rush hour.

在高峰时间看到城市里的交通是很常见的。

B2 noun /kɜːrv/

Curve

曲线; 转弯

Meaning

a line or outline that gradually deviates from being straight; a bend or turn in a road or path

Example

The driver slowed down as he approached the sharp curve in the mountain road.

当司机接近山路中的急转弯时，他减慢了速度。

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。

C1 noun /ˈtʃʌk.əl/

Chuckle

轻微的笑声

Meaning

a quiet or suppressed laugh; to laugh quietly or with amusement

Example

He gave a soft chuckle when he heard the funny joke.

他听到那个有趣的笑话时发出轻轻的笑声。

Meaning

to cut or trim something; a short extract from a film, broadcast, or recording

Example

She clipped the coupon from the newspaper.

B2 noun /kənˈkʌʃən/

concussion

脑震荡

Meaning

A temporary unconsciousness or shock caused by a blow to the head.

Example

He suffered a concussion after falling from the bike.

他在从自行车上摔下来后，遭受了脑震荡。

B1 noun /ˈkɜː.ri/

Curry

咖喱

Meaning

a dish of meat, vegetables, etc., cooked in an Indian-style sauce with hot spices

Example

I love spicy chicken curry with rice.

我喜欢和米饭一起吃辛辣的鸡肉咖喱。

B2 verb /kəmˈpɛl/

compel

强迫

Meaning

To force or drive someone to do something.

Example

The law compels citizens to pay taxes.

法律强迫公民缴纳税款。

B1 adjective /kəmˈbaɪnd/

combined

联合的

Meaning

formed by bringing together separate parts or elements

Example

The combined effort of the team led to success.

团队的共同努力导致了成功。

C1 adjective /ˌser.ɪˈmoʊ.ni.əl/

Ceremonial

仪式的

Meaning

relating to or used in ceremonies; formal and ritualistic

Example

The ceremonial dress was worn during the royal wedding.

在皇家婚礼上穿的就是仪式性的服装。

C1 verb /kənˈstrɪkt/

constrict

收缩

Meaning

to make narrower or tighter; to shrink or compress

Example

The snake constricted its prey before swallowing.

蛇在吞噬之前把猎物收缩了。

B1 noun /ˈkɔːlɪˌflaʊər/

Cauliflower

花椰菜

Meaning

white vegetable with a compact head of undeveloped flower buds

Example

Roasted cauliflower makes a delicious and healthy side dish.

烤花椰菜做成美味又健康的配菜。

Meaning

kept secret or done secretly, especially for illicit purposes

Example

They held a clandestine meeting late at night.

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。