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C2 noun /ˈkɒɡneɪt/

cognate

同源词
Meaning
a word related to another word in origin; having the same linguistic root
Example
The Spanish word 'madre' and the English word 'mother' are cognates.
西班牙语单词'madre'和英语单词'mother'是同源词。
C2 adjective /kənˌtɛmpəˈreɪniəs/

contemporaneous

同时代的
Meaning
existing, happening, or occurring at the same time
Example
The two artists were contemporaneous and often influenced each other.
这两位艺术家是同时代的，并且经常互相影响。
C2 noun /ˌkɒnsaɪˈniː/

consignee

收货人
Meaning
the person or company to whom goods are delivered
Example
The consignee received the shipment on time.
收货人按时收到了货物。
C2 noun /ˌkɒnsæŋˈɡwɪnɪti/

consanguinity

血缘关系
Meaning
The fact of being descended from the same ancestor; blood relationship.
Example
The degree of consanguinity was important in inheritance laws.
继承法中，血缘关系的程度至关重要。
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 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 /ˈkræbɪd/

crabbed

难以阅读, 脾气坏
Meaning
difficult to read or understand; ill-tempered
Example
His handwriting was crabbed and almost illegible.
他的字迹难以阅读，几乎无法辨认。
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。
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 /sɛnˈtjʊəriən/

centurion

百夫长
Meaning
A commander of a unit of one hundred soldiers in the ancient Roman army.
Example
The centurion led his men into battle with courage.
百夫长带领他的士兵英勇作战。
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 /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 /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 adjective /kænˈtæŋ.kər.əs/

cantankerous

脾气暴躁
Meaning
Bad-tempered, argumentative, and uncooperative.
Example
The cantankerous old man complained about everything.
那个脾气暴躁的老人对一切都不满。
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 verb /kəˈmɪŋɡəl/

commingle

混合
Meaning
To mix or blend different things together.
Example
The charity does not commingle donations with operational funds.
慈善机构不会将捐款与运营资金混合。
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 /ˈkriːdoʊ/

credo

信条
Meaning
A statement of the beliefs or aims that guide someone's actions.
Example
Honesty has always been the central credo of his life.
诚实一直是他生活中的核心信条。
C2 noun /kænˈtoʊnmənt/

Cantonment

军营
Meaning
a military base or permanent military station
Example
The soldiers lived in the cantonment outside the city.
士兵们住在城市外的军营里。
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。
C2 noun/verb /ˈkɜːrtsi/

curtsy

屈膝礼
Meaning
a respectful bow made by women by bending the knees with one foot in front of the other
Example
She gave a quick curtsy before leaving the stage.
她在离开舞台前做了一个快速的屈膝礼。
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 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 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 /ˈkɒl.ə.kwi/

colloquy

正式对话
Meaning
A formal conversation or dialogue, often on serious or academic topics.
Example
The professors engaged in a deep colloquy about the future of education.
教授们就教育的未来进行了深入的对话。
C2 noun /kəˈpriːs/

caprice

反复无常
Meaning
a sudden, unpredictable change of mood or behavior
Example
She bought the expensive dress on a caprice.
她一时兴起买了那件昂贵的裙子。
C2 noun /ˈkɔː.seər/

corsair

海盗
Meaning
a pirate, especially one operating along the Mediterranean coasts
Example
The corsair plundered ships along the coast.
海盗沿海岸掠夺船只。
C2 noun /kəmˈpleɪsəns/

complaisance

讨好
Meaning
willingness to please others; courteous compliance
Example
Her complaisance made her popular among her colleagues.
她的讨好让她在同事中变得很受欢迎。
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 verb /ˈsɜːrkəmskraɪb/

circumscribe

限制
Meaning
to limit or restrict something within boundaries
Example
The rules circumscribe the powers of the committee.
规则限定了委员会的权力。
C2 noun /ˈsɛʃən/

cession

放弃权利或财产
Meaning
The formal giving up of rights, property, or territory, especially by a state.
Example
The treaty resulted in the cession of land to the neighboring country.
条约导致了土地的转让给邻国。
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 /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 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 /ˈkɒmɪti/

comity

礼貌，互相尊重
Meaning
Courtesy and considerate behavior towards others; mutual respect.
Example
The meeting was conducted with comity and respect.
会议是以礼貌和尊重的方式进行的。
C2 noun /koʊˈkɛt/

coquette

卖弄风情的女人
Meaning
a woman who flirts lightheartedly
Example
She was a coquette, always charming everyone at the party.
她是个卖弄风情的女人，总是在聚会上迷倒所有人。
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 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 /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 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 noun /ˌkæl.sɪ.fɪˈkeɪ.ʃən/

calcification

钙化
Meaning
The process of calcium accumulation in soil, making it hard.
Example
Calcification reduces soil permeability and affects crop growth.
钙化减少了土壤的渗透性，并影响作物的生长。
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 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 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 /kænt/

cant

虚伪的话
Meaning
Hypocritical and insincere talk, especially about moral or religious principles.
Example
The politician's speech was filled with cant about honesty and integrity.
政治家的演讲充满了关于诚实和正直的虚伪话语。
C2 noun /ˈkrɛməˌtɔːri/

crematory

火葬场
Meaning
a place where dead bodies are cremated
Example
The crematory was located near the cemetery.
火葬场位于墓地附近。
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 noun /ˈklæpər/

clapper

钟内的金属部件，敲击钟体发出声音
Meaning
The free-swinging metal piece inside a bell that strikes it to produce sound.
Example
The clapper inside the bell was broken.
钟内的金属部件坏了。
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。
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。
C2 noun /kəˈraʊzl/

carousal

喧闹的聚会
Meaning
A noisy or lively drinking party or festivity.
Example
They were exhausted after a night of wild carousal.
他们在一晚狂欢的喧闹聚会后感到筋疲力尽。
C2 adjective /kəmˈpleɪzənt/

complaisant

过于顺从
Meaning
willing to please others or to accept what they do or say without protest
Example
He was too complaisant to refuse their demands.
他太顺从以至于无法拒绝他们的要求。
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。
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.
C2 adjective /ˈkɔːpjʊlənt/

corpulent

肥胖的, 胖
Meaning
fat or obese; having a large bulky body
Example
The corpulent man struggled to fit into the small chair.
那个肥胖的男人努力地坐进了小椅子。
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 adjective /ˈkɑːrpɪŋ/

carping

抱怨
Meaning
continually complaining or finding fault in a petty way
Example
His carping attitude makes teamwork difficult.
他的抱怨态度使团队合作变得困难。
C2 noun /ʃɪˈkeɪnəri/

chicanery

欺诈
Meaning
The use of trickery or deception to achieve a purpose.
Example
The politician was accused of chicanery to win the election.
这位政治家因利用欺诈手段赢得选举而被指控。
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 /ˈtʃæt.əl/

chattel

动产 / 个人财产
Meaning
a personal possession; historically, movable property including slaves
Example
In the past, slaves were considered the chattel of their owners.
在过去，奴隶被视为他们主人的动产。
C2 noun /ˈkɒrənɛt/

coronet

小王冠
Meaning
a small crown, especially one worn by a prince, princess, or noble
Example
She wore a delicate coronet on her head for the ceremony.
她为仪式戴上了一顶精致的小王冠。
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 /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 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 /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 noun /ˈkætəˌklɪzəm/

cataclysm

灾难
Meaning
A sudden and violent event that causes great destruction or upheaval.
Example
The earthquake was a cataclysm that reshaped the city.
地震是一个重新塑造城市的灾难。
C2 noun /ˈkæt.kɪn/

Catkin

猫耳花
Meaning
a drooping, often tasseled cluster of small flowers found on willow and birch trees
Example
The willow tree's catkins swayed gently in the spring breeze.
柳树的猫耳花在春风中轻轻摇晃。
C2 noun ˈkɑː.dərz

cadres

干部
Meaning
A small group of people specially trained for a particular purpose or profession; a group of activists in a communist or other political organization.
Example
There are 26 cadres under BPSC.
BPSC下有26个干部。
C2 noun /ˈkoʊ.tə.ri/

coterie

一个小型的、排外的团体
Meaning
a small, exclusive group of people with shared interests
Example
He belonged to a coterie of artists who met every Friday.
他属于一个每周五见面的艺术家团体。
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 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 adjective /ˌkɒn.tjʊˈmeɪ.ʃəs/

contumacious

固执的, 叛逆的
Meaning
stubbornly disobedient or rebellious
Example
The contumacious student refused to follow the school rules.
那位固执的学生拒绝遵守学校的规章制度。
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 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 noun /ˈkærəm/

Carom

孜然
Meaning
aromatic seeds of a plant used as a spice, especially in Indian cooking
Example
Carom seeds are often used in traditional Indian bread recipes.
孜然种子经常用于传统的印度面包食谱中。
C2 noun /krəˈnɒmɪtər/

chronometer

计时器
Meaning
An instrument for measuring time precisely, especially used in navigation.
Example
The sailor relied on the chronometer to determine his position at sea.
水手依靠计时器来确定他在海上的位置。
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。
C2 verb /ˌkɒnvəˈlɛs/

convalesce

恢复健康，在疾病或治疗后恢复力量
Meaning
to recover health and strength after illness or medical treatment
Example
After the surgery, she spent several weeks convalescing at home.
手术后，她在家里恢复了几个星期。
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 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 /kɔˈrɪkə soˈbɔrnə/

Corica soborna

卡奇基鱼
Meaning
a small silvery fish species found in South Asian rivers, commonly used in local cuisine
Example
Corica soborna is a popular ingredient in traditional Bengali fish curry.
科里卡索博尔纳是传统孟加拉鱼咖喱中的一种受欢迎的配料。
C2 adjective /krəˈmætɪk/

chromatic

色彩的
Meaning
Relating to colors or, in music, notes outside the standard scale.
Example
The artist used a chromatic palette to create vibrant contrasts.
艺术家使用了一个色彩丰富的调色板来创造生动的对比。
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 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。
C2 noun /kjuːˈpɪdəti/

cupidity

贪婪
Meaning
Excessive desire for wealth or possessions; greed.
Example
The king's downfall was caused by his cupidity.
国王的衰落是由于他的贪婪。
C2 verb /kənˈtɛm/

contemn

轻视
Meaning
to treat or regard with disdain, scorn, or contempt
Example
He would never contemn honest work, no matter how humble.
他绝不会轻视诚实的工作，无论它多么卑微。
C2 adjective /ˈkɒŋɡruənt/

congruent

全等
Meaning
in agreement or harmony; having the same shape and size in geometry
Example
Their values are congruent with the goals of the organization.
他们的价值观与组织的目标一致。
C2 noun /kɔːrˈteɪʒ/

cortege

葬礼队伍
Meaning
a solemn procession, especially for a funeral
Example
A cortege of mourners followed the hearse to the cemetery.
一队哀悼的人跟随灵车到墓地。
C2 verb /ˈkɒndʒʊɡeɪt/

conjugate

变位
Meaning
to list the different forms of a verb according to tense, person, and number
Example
Students are asked to conjugate the verb 'to be'.
学生被要求变动动词'是'的形式。
C2 noun /ˈkætɪtʃuː/

Catechu

凯特楚
Meaning
an extract from a tropical Asian plant, used in tanning and dyeing
Example
Catechu extract is commonly used in traditional medicine.
凯特楚提取物通常用于传统医学中。
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 /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 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。
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。
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。
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 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 verb /kənˈsɪlieɪt/

conciliate

Meaning
to stop someone from being angry; to win over by friendly acts
Example
He tried to conciliate the angry customer with an apology.
C2 verb /kənˈtɔːrt/

contort

扭曲
Meaning
to twist or bend out of the normal shape
Example
She contorted her face in pain after the injury.
受伤后，她痛苦地扭曲了脸。
C2 adjective /kəˈnjuːbiəl/

connubial

婚姻的
Meaning
Relating to marriage or the relationship of a married couple.
Example
They celebrated their connubial bliss with a honeymoon trip.
他们通过蜜月旅行庆祝他们的婚姻幸福。
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 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 /ˈkɔːrnɪs/

cornice

檐口
Meaning
an ornamental molding around the wall of a room just below the ceiling
Example
The elegant cornice added a classical touch to the living room.
优雅的檐口为客厅增添了一份古典的气息。
C2 verb /kəˈnaɪv/

connive

秘密参与不当行为
Meaning
to secretly allow or be involved in a wrongdoing
Example
The manager connived with the supplier to cheat the company.
经理与供应商合谋欺骗公司。
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 noun /ˈkeɪ.tɪf/

caitiff

懦夫
Meaning
A contemptible or cowardly person.
Example
The knight despised the caitiff who betrayed his comrades.
骑士鄙视那个背叛同伴的懦夫。
C2 noun /kəˈbɑl/

Cabal

阴谋集团
Meaning
a secret political clique or faction
Example
The journalists exposed a cabal of corrupt politicians working together.
记者揭露了一个腐败政治家的秘密团体，他们一起合作。
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/verb /ˈkʌdʒ.əl/

cudgel

棍棒
Meaning
A short, thick stick used as a weapon; to beat with a cudgel.
Example
The guard used a cudgel to chase away the thief.
警卫用棍棒把小偷赶走。
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 /ˈtʃɜːrlɪʃ/

churlish

粗鲁
Meaning
Rude in a mean-spirited and surly way.
Example
It would be churlish to refuse her kind invitation.
拒绝她亲切的邀请将是粗鲁的。
C2 verb /kɒnˈkætəneɪt/

concatenate

连接
Meaning
To link things together in a series or chain.
Example
The program concatenates two strings into one.
程序将两个字符串连接为一个。
C2 noun /ˈkeɪ.nə.naɪt/

canaanite

迦南人
Meaning
a member of a people who lived in the ancient land of Canaan in the Middle East
Example
The Canaanites were known for their advanced trade networks.
迦南人以其先进的贸易网络而闻名。
C2 noun, verb /ˈkæŋkər/

canker

Meaning
A fungal disease of plants; an ulcerous sore in the mouth; to corrupt or destroy slowly
Example
The tree was infected with a canker that damaged its bark.
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。
C2 noun /kɒnˌtek.stʃu.ə.laɪˈzeɪ.ʃən/

contextualization

情境化
Meaning
The process of placing something in its proper context or setting to understand it better.
Example
Contextualization of historical events helps students understand them better.
历史事件的情境化帮助学生更好地理解它们。
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。
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 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。
C2 noun /ˈsɛntɔːr/

centaur

人马
Meaning
A mythological creature with the upper body of a human and the lower body of a horse.
Example
The centaur is a well-known figure in Greek mythology.
人马是希腊神话中一个著名的形象。
C2 verb /ˌkaʊntərˈveɪl/

countervail

抵消
Meaning
to offset or counteract the effect of something
Example
The benefits of the new policy countervail its drawbacks.
新政策的好处抵消了它的缺点。