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C2 noun /ˈkɒd.ɪ.sɪl/

codicil

遗嘱附录
Meaning
a legal document that makes changes or additions to an existing will
Example
He added a codicil to his will to include his granddaughter.
他在遗嘱中添加了一份附录，以包括他的孙女。
C2 noun /ˌsɜːrkəmləˈkjuːʃn/

circumlocution

拐弯抹角
Meaning
the use of many words when fewer would do, especially to avoid stating something directly
Example
The politician's speech was filled with circumlocution.
政治家的演讲充满了拐弯抹角。
C2 verb /ˈkævəl/

cavil

提出无谓的反对
Meaning
to make petty or unnecessary objections
Example
She caviled at every detail of the plan.
她对计划的每个细节都提出了无谓的反对。
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。
C2 verb /ˈtʃæfɪŋ/

chaffing

戏弄
Meaning
Teasing or joking in a lighthearted way.
Example
They were chaffing each other during lunch.
他们在午餐时互相开玩笑。
C2 noun /ˈkɑr.mɪn/

Carmine

卡尔米红
Meaning
a vivid crimson color; a red pigment obtained from cochineal
Example
The artist mixed carmine with white to create a beautiful pink shade.
艺术家将卡尔米红与白色混合，创造出美丽的粉色调。
C2 noun /kəˈrɑːləri/

corollary

直接或自然的结果
Meaning
a direct or natural consequence or result
Example
One corollary of the new policy was increased public awareness.
新政策的一个结果是公众意识的提高。
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。
C2 verb /kənˈdjuːs/

conduce

有助于
Meaning
To help bring about a particular result; to contribute to something.
Example
Regular exercise conduces to better health.
定期锻炼有助于更好的健康。
C2 adjective /kɔːrˈpɔːriəl/

corporeal

有形的, 物质的
Meaning
relating to the physical body; material or tangible
Example
Ghosts are often described as having no corporeal form.
鬼魂通常被描述为没有有形的形态。
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。
C2 noun /kɒˈkeɪd/

cockade

花结
Meaning
a rosette or knot of ribbon, usually worn on a hat as a badge of office or party
Example
The soldier wore a red cockade on his cap.
士兵戴着一个红色的花结在他的帽子上。
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。
C2 noun /ˈkæl.əm.ni/

Calumny

诽谤
Meaning
the making of false and defamatory statements about someone in order to damage their reputation
Example
The politician sued the newspaper for spreading calumny about his personal life.
这位政治家因报纸传播关于他个人生活的诽谤而起诉了报纸。
C2 verb /kəˈdʒoʊl/

cajole

哄骗
Meaning
To persuade someone to do something by flattery or gentle urging.
Example
She managed to cajole her friend into joining the trip.
她成功地说服她的朋友加入这次旅行。
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 /tʃəˈmeɪ.li/

Chameli

茉莉花
Meaning
a variety of jasmine flower with small white fragrant petals
Example
The chameli flowers are commonly used to make garlands and perfumes.
茉莉花常用于制作花环和香水。
C2 noun /ˈkɒntrəriz/

contraries

对立的事物
Meaning
things that are completely different or opposite to each other
Example
Freedom and slavery are contraries in every sense.
自由与奴隶制在各个方面都是对立的。
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。
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。
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。
C2 noun /kæd/

Cad

坏蛋; 粗鲁
Meaning
a man who behaves dishonorably, especially toward women
Example
Everyone at the party avoided him because he was known to be a cad.
派对上的每个人都避开了他，因为他以一个坏蛋著称。
C2 verb /kædʒ/

cadge

乞讨
Meaning
To beg or obtain something, especially food or money, without paying for it.
Example
He tried to cadge a free meal from the restaurant.
他试图从餐厅要一顿免费的饭。
C2 noun /ˌkɒməˈsɛəriət/

commissariat

供应部门
Meaning
A department responsible for supplying food and equipment, especially in the military.
Example
The army commissariat ensured that the soldiers had enough supplies.
军队供应部门确保士兵们有足够的物资。
C2 noun /ˈkæm.fər/

Camphor

樟脑
Meaning
a white crystalline substance with a strong aromatic smell, used in medicine and religious ceremonies
Example
The temple was filled with the fragrant smoke of burning camphor.
寺庙里充满了燃烧的樟脑散发出的芳香烟雾。
C2 adjective /ˈkɒr.ə.ɡeɪ.tɪd/

corrugated

波纹状或折叠的
Meaning
shaped into ridges and grooves; wrinkled or folded
Example
The roof was made of corrugated metal sheets.
屋顶是由波纹状金属板制成的。
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。
C2 noun /ˈkæt.aɪ.ɒn ɪksˌtʃeɪndʒ/

cation-exchange

阳离子交换
Meaning
A chemical process in soil that helps retain nutrients.
Example
The cation-exchange capacity of soil affects plant growth.
土壤的阳离子交换容量会影响植物的生长。
C2 verb /kəˈlʌmnieɪt/

calumniate

诽谤
Meaning
To make false and damaging statements about someone; to slander.
Example
He was furious when he realized they had calumniated his reputation.
当他意识到他们已经毁坏了他的名声时，他非常生气。
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 verb /ˈkænənaɪz/

canonize

Meaning
To officially declare a dead person a saint; to regard as great or significant.
Example
The church canonized the martyr after years of investigation.
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 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。
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。
C2 adjective /ˈkreɪvən/

craven

懦夫
Meaning
cowardly; lacking courage
Example
He was too craven to stand up for his beliefs.
他太懦弱，无法捍卫自己的信念。
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。
C2 verb /kəˈnoʊt/

connote

暗示
Meaning
To suggest or imply an additional meaning beyond the literal one.
Example
The word 'youthful' connotes energy and vitality.
‘青春’一词暗示着活力和生气。
C2 noun kəmˈpʌŋk.ʃən

compunction

悔恨
Meaning
A feeling of guilt or moral scruple that prevents or follows the doing of something bad.
Example
He felt compunction after lying to his friend.
他说谎后感到悔恨。
C2 verb /kənˈdʒɔɪn/

conjoin

联合
Meaning
to join together or unite; to combine
Example
The two rivers conjoin just before reaching the sea.
两条河流在到达大海之前汇合。
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。
C2 adjective /kəˈrʌp.tə.bəl/

corruptible

易腐败的
Meaning
able to be morally or ethically corrupted
Example
He was known to be corruptible and often accepted bribes.
他以易腐败的著称，经常接受贿赂。
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。
C2 adjective /koʊˈtɜːr.mɪ.nəs/

coterminous

共边
Meaning
having the same boundaries or extent in space, time, or meaning
Example
The two jurisdictions are coterminous, sharing the same borders.
这两个司法管辖区是共边的，共享相同的边界。
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。
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。
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 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。
C2 noun /ˈkrɪsəndəm/

christendom

基督教世界
Meaning
the worldwide body or community of Christians
Example
The news spread quickly across Christendom.
新闻迅速传播到整个基督教世界。
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。
C2 noun /kaɪˈmɪərə/

chimera

奇美拉
Meaning
A mythical creature with parts from different animals; also used to mean a fanciful illusion or unattainable dream.
Example
The idea of a perfect society is often a chimera.
完美社会的概念往往是一种幻想。
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。
C2 adjective /ˈkɒs.ɪ.tɪd/

cosseted

过度溺爱
Meaning
pampered, treated with excessive care and attention
Example
The cosseted child always got what he wanted.
过度溺爱的孩子总是得到他想要的。
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。
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。
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 /ˈsɜːrkəmskraɪbd/

circumscribed

受限的
Meaning
restricted or limited in scope or freedom
Example
Her freedom of choice was circumscribed by social rules.
她的选择自由受社会规则的限制。
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。
C2 adjective /ˌkɑːmənˈsɛnsɪkəl/

commonsensical

有常识的
Meaning
based on or showing sound practical judgment; sensible
Example
It was commonsensical to carry an umbrella on a rainy day.
在雨天带伞是有常识的。
C2 noun /kəˈnɑːrd/

canard

Meaning
a false or unfounded story or rumor
Example
The article turned out to be nothing more than a canard.
C2 adjective /kɒnˈsæŋɡwɪn/

consanguine

同血缘的
Meaning
Of the same blood or origin; related by birth.
Example
The two families were consanguine through their grandparents.
这两个家庭通过他们的祖父母是同血缘的。
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。
C2 adjective /kənˈdʌktəbl̩/

conductible

导电的
Meaning
capable of being conducted, especially electricity or heat
Example
Copper is highly conductible to electricity.
铜的导电性很高。
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 /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。
C2 adjective /ˌser.ɪˈməʊ.ni.əs/

ceremonious

正式和有礼貌
Meaning
marked by formality, politeness, or strict observance of customs
Example
He gave her a ceremonious bow before entering the hall.
他在进入大厅之前，给了她一个正式的鞠躬。
C2 noun /ˈtʃaɪ.nə bɑːks/

China box

月橘
Meaning
a small evergreen shrub with tiny white fragrant flowers
Example
The China box plant produced clusters of small white flowers.
月橘植物开出了成簇的小白花。
C2 adjective /kəˈpeɪ.ʃəs/

Capacious

宽敞的; 大的; 宽阔的;
Meaning
having a lot of space inside; roomy and spacious
Example
The capacious hall can accommodate five hundred people.
这个宽敞的大厅可以容纳五百人。
C2 adjective /ˈkoʊməˌtoʊs/

comatose

昏迷的
Meaning
In a state of deep unconsciousness, resembling or related to coma.
Example
The comatose patient was kept under constant observation.
昏迷的病人被持续观察。
C2 noun /ˈsɪɡnət/

cygnet

天鹅幼崽
Meaning
a young swan
Example
The cygnet swam closely behind its mother.
小天鹅在母亲后面游泳。
C2 verb /ˈtʃeɪfɪŋ/

chafing

摩擦引起疼痛
Meaning
To make sore by rubbing; to become irritated.
Example
The rough shoes were chafing his heels.
粗糙的鞋子擦痛了他的脚跟。
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。
C2 verb /kəmˈpɔːrt/

comport

表现
Meaning
to behave or conduct oneself in a particular way
Example
She comported herself with grace during the ceremony.
她在仪式中优雅地表现自己。
C2 noun /koʊˈæɡjələnt/

coagulant

凝血剂
Meaning
a substance that causes blood or another liquid to clot
Example
The doctor applied a coagulant to stop the bleeding quickly.
医生使用了凝血剂来迅速止血。
C2 noun /kænˈtɑː.tə/

cantata

康塔塔
Meaning
A vocal composition with instrumental accompaniment, typically in several movements, often involving a choir.
Example
The choir performed a beautiful cantata during the festival.
合唱团在节日期间演唱了美丽的康塔塔。
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。
C2 noun /kwɑːˈfjʊr/

coiffure

发型
Meaning
A person's hairstyle, typically an elaborate one.
Example
Her elegant coiffure impressed everyone at the party.
她优雅的发型让聚会上的每个人都印象深刻。
C2 verb /kənˈvoʊk/

convoke

召集
Meaning
to call together or summon a meeting or assembly
Example
The committee convoked an emergency session to discuss the crisis.
委员会召集了紧急会议讨论危机。
C2 noun /kəˈmɛstɪbəl/

comestible

可食用的
Meaning
An item of food that can be eaten.
Example
The picnic basket was full of delicious comestibles.
野餐篮子里装满了美味的可食用物品。
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 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。
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 /ˈkærɪt/

caret

插入符号 (^)
Meaning
A proofreading symbol (^) used to indicate where something should be inserted.
Example
The editor placed a caret to show where the missing word should go.
编辑器放置了一个插入符号来显示缺失的单词应该插入的位置。
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。
C2 noun /ˈkɒnsənəns/

consonance

和谐, 音响和谐
Meaning
Agreement or harmony among parts; a pleasing combination of sounds in music or words.
Example
The consonance between their ideas made the project successful.
他们的思想之间的和谐使得项目成功。
C2 noun /ˈkoʊdə/

coda

尾声
Meaning
the concluding passage of a piece of music or a literary work
Example
The novel ends with a reflective coda that ties up the themes.
这部小说以一段反思性的尾声结束，将主题联系起来。
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 /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。
C2 noun /ˈklaʊdˌbɜːrst/

cloudburst

突然的暴雨
Meaning
a sudden and very heavy rainfall
Example
The picnic was ruined by a sudden cloudburst.
野餐被突如其来的暴雨摧毁。
C2 noun /ˈkɔːldrən/

caldron

大铁锅
Meaning
A large metal pot used for boiling liquids or cooking over an open fire.
Example
The witch stirred her potion in a bubbling caldron.
女巫在一个冒泡的锅里搅拌她的药水。
C2 adjective /kənˈdʒɛktʃərəl/

conjectural

推测的
Meaning
based on guesswork or incomplete evidence rather than certain knowledge
Example
His explanation was purely conjectural and lacked proof.
他的解释完全是推测性的，缺乏证据。
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。
C2 noun /kənˈtjuː.ʒən/

contusion

淤伤，碰伤
Meaning
a bruise or injury without breaking the skin
Example
The boxer had several contusions after the match.
拳击手在比赛后有好几个淤伤。
C2 adjective /ˈklɔɪ.ɪŋ/

cloying

腻人的
Meaning
too sweet, rich, or sentimental, making it unpleasant
Example
The dessert was so cloying that I couldn't finish it.
甜点太腻人了，我吃不下去。
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。
C2 noun /ˌkʌl.pəˈbɪl.ɪ.ti/

culpability

罪责
Meaning
responsibility for a fault or wrong; blameworthiness
Example
The jury considered his level of culpability in the crime.
陪审团考虑了他在犯罪中的罪责程度。
C2 noun /kɒzˈmɒɡ.ə.ni/

cosmogony

宇宙起源学
Meaning
the study or theory of the origin of the universe
Example
The book provides an overview of different cosmogonies throughout history.
这本书提供了关于历史上不同宇宙起源学的概述。
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。
C2 adjective /ˈtʃɛəri/

chary

谨慎
Meaning
cautious or wary about doing something
Example
She was chary of investing in the new business venture.
她对投资新业务感到谨慎。
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。
C2 noun /klaɪm/

clime

气候带
Meaning
A region defined by its climate.
Example
He traveled to warmer climes during the winter.
他在冬天去温暖的气候带旅行。
C2 adjective /kəˈmoʊdiəs/

commodious

宽敞
Meaning
spacious and comfortable; having plenty of room
Example
They rented a commodious apartment in the city.
他们在城市里租了一间宽敞的公寓。
C2 noun ˌsaɪ.bəˈnet.ɪks

cybernetics

控制论
Meaning
The science of communications and automatic control systems in both machines and living things.
Example
Cybernetics plays a crucial role in artificial intelligence.
控制论在人工智能中起着至关重要的作用。
C2 noun /ˈkɒn.tjʊ.mə.li/

contumely

侮辱，轻蔑
Meaning
insulting or humiliating treatment
Example
He endured the contumely of his colleagues with patience.
他耐心地忍受了同事们的轻蔑。
C2 noun /kɒɡˈnoʊmən/

cognomen

姓氏 / 绰号
Meaning
A family name or surname; an additional name or nickname.
Example
His cognomen became widely known in literary circles.
他的姓氏在文学界广为人知。
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。
C2 adjective /kənˈfɔːrməbl/

conformable

一致的
Meaning
Capable of being adapted or consistent with something; compliant.
Example
His actions were conformable to the rules of the institution.
他的行为与机构的规定一致。
C2 noun /kəmˈpleɪsəns/

complacence

Meaning
a feeling of quiet pleasure or self-satisfaction, often without awareness of potential danger
Example
His complacence prevented him from noticing the risks.
C2 verb /kənˈdəʊl/

condole

表示同情
Meaning
To express sympathy for someone who is suffering or grieving.
Example
Neighbors came to condole with the family after the tragedy.
邻居们在悲剧后前来向家属表示慰问。
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。
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。
C2 noun /ˈkɒntrətɑː̃/

contretemps

意外争执
Meaning
an unexpected and unfortunate event or disagreement; a minor dispute
Example
There was a small contretemps between the two colleagues during the meeting.
会议期间，两位同事之间发生了一个小的意外争执。
C2 noun /ˈkruːɪt/

cruet

小容器
Meaning
a small container, especially for salt, pepper, oil, or vinegar, used at a dining table
Example
She filled the cruet with olive oil for the salad.
她将橄榄油倒入调味瓶中，为沙拉准备。
C2 noun /kɒn.tɪˈɡjuː.ɪ.ti/

contiguity

接壤
Meaning
the state of being in direct contact or next to each other
Example
The contiguity of the two countries facilitates trade.
这两个国家的接壤促进了贸易。
C2 noun /kənˈtrɪʃ.ən/

contrition

悔恼
Meaning
the state of feeling remorseful and repentant
Example
His contrition was evident after the apology.
在道歉后，他的悔恼显而易见。
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。
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。
C2 verb /ˈkɒr.ʌ.skeɪt/

coruscate

闪烁
Meaning
to sparkle or flash brightly
Example
The fireworks coruscated across the night sky.
烟火在夜空中闪烁。
C2 noun ˌkɒdʒɪˈteɪʃən

cogitation

沉思, 思考
Meaning
The action of thinking deeply about something; contemplation
Example
After much cogitation, he made the final decision.
经过深思熟虑后，他做出了最终决定。
C2 verb /kənˈvɑːlv/

convolve

一起缠绕或扭曲;缠绕或交织
Meaning
to roll or twist together; to coil or entwine
Example
The vines convolve around the tree trunk.
藤蔓缠绕在树干周围。
C2 noun kənˌsep.tʃu.ə.laɪˈzeɪ.ʃən

conceptualization

概念化
Meaning
The process of forming a concept or idea; the process of developing something in the mind.
Example
The conceptualization of renewable cities is groundbreaking.
可再生城市的概念化是革命性的。
C2 noun /ˈkʌlvərt/

culvert

涵洞
Meaning
a tunnel or drain that carries water under a road or railway
Example
The heavy rainwater flowed through the culvert under the bridge.
沉重的雨水通过桥下的涵洞流动。