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C1 noun kəˈlɛktɪvɪzəm

collectivism

集体主义
Meaning
The practice or principle of giving a group priority over each individual in it.
Example
Collectivism emphasizes the importance of group over individual interests.
集体主义强调集体利益高于个人利益。
C1 noun /sɛˈseɪʃən/

cessation

停止
Meaning
The fact or process of ending or being brought to an end.
Example
There was a temporary cessation of hostilities.
敌对行动暂时停止。
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。
C1 adjective /kəmˈpensətɔːri/

compensatory

赔偿性的
Meaning
serving to make up for a loss, damage, or injury
Example
The court awarded him compensatory damages.
法院判给他赔偿性赔偿金。
C1 noun /ˈkɑːrtrɪdʒ/

cartridge

墨盒
Meaning
A container holding a substance or device, such as ink for printers or bullets for firearms.
Example
The printer stopped working because the ink cartridge was empty.
打印机停止工作，因为墨盒已空。
C1 noun ˈkəmˌpaʊndɪŋ

compounding

复利
Meaning
The process whereby interest is added to an amount of money and future interest is calculated on the total.
Example
Compounding interest increases the value of investments over time.
复利增加投资的价值，随着时间的推移。
C1 noun /ˈkoʊtʃ.mən/

Coachman

马车夫
Meaning
a person who drives a horse-drawn carriage or coach
Example
The coachman skillfully guided the horses through the busy streets.
马车夫熟练地引导着马匹穿过繁忙的街道。
C1 noun /ˈkɑːrtɪlɪdʒ/

cartilage

软骨
Meaning
A firm, flexible connective tissue found in various parts of the body such as joints, ear, and nose.
Example
The doctor explained that the injury damaged the cartilage in his knee.
医生解释说，伤害损坏了他膝盖的软骨。
C1 adjective ˈkɒn.və.luː.tɪd

convoluted

复杂
Meaning
Extremely complex and difficult to follow; twisted or intricate.
Example
His argument was so convoluted that no one understood it.
他的论点如此复杂，以至于没有人理解它。
C1 noun /ˈkæn.dɚ/

candor

坦诚
Meaning
The quality of being open, honest, and straightforward in speech or expression.
Example
She spoke with candor about the challenges she faced.
她坦诚地谈论了她面临的挑战。
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。
C1 noun /kəˈmændər ɪn tʃiːf/

Commander-in-chief

最高指挥官
Meaning
the supreme leader of a nation's armed forces
Example
The president serves as the commander-in-chief of the military.
总统担任军队的最高指挥官。
C1 noun /kəˈlɪɡrəfi/

calligraphy

美丽且装饰性的书写艺术
Meaning
The art of beautiful and decorative handwriting.
Example
She took a course to improve her calligraphy skills.
她参加了一个课程来提高她的书法技能。
C1 noun /kənˈtɪnjuəm/

continuum

连续体
Meaning
A continuous sequence in which adjacent elements are not perceptibly different from each other, but the extremes are quite distinct.
Example
Life and death are often seen as part of the same continuum.
生与死常常被视为同一连续体的一部分。
C1 noun/verb /ˈkætəpʌlt/

catapult

弹射器
Meaning
A device for launching objects at high speed; to hurl or launch something suddenly.
Example
The invention catapulted him to international fame.
发明将他弹射到国际声誉。
C1 verb ˌkəʊ.əˈles

coalesce

合并
Meaning
Come together and form one mass or whole; unite to form one organization or group.
Example
The different theories coalesced into one unified idea.
不同的理论合并成一个统一的观点。
C1 noun /ˈkælɪbər/

caliber

口径
Meaning
The quality of someone's ability or character; the internal diameter of a gun barrel.
Example
The university attracts students of high caliber.
这所大学吸引了高口径的学生。
C1 verb /ˈkæptɪveɪt/

captivate

迷住，吸引
Meaning
to attract and hold the interest of; to charm or fascinate
Example
Her beautiful voice captivated the audience.
她美丽的声音迷住了观众。
C1 noun /ˈkʌˈs.tə.di/

Custody

监护; 拘留; 保护
Meaning
the protective care or guardianship of someone or something; imprisonment or detention
Example
After the divorce, they shared custody of their children equally.
离婚后，他们平等地分享了孩子的监护权。
C1 noun /ˌkɒnstəˈneɪʃən/

consternation

惊愕
Meaning
A feeling of anxiety, dismay, or confusion, often caused by something unexpected.
Example
The sudden announcement caused widespread consternation among the employees.
突如其来的宣布在员工中引起了广泛的惊愕
C1 adjective /kɜːrt/

curt

简短
Meaning
Rudely brief in speech or manner.
Example
His curt reply made everyone uncomfortable.
他的简短回答让每个人都感到不舒服。
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。
C1 noun, verb /kriːs/

crease

褶皱, 折痕
Meaning
a line or fold produced on paper, cloth, or other material; to make a fold or wrinkle
Example
She ironed the shirt carefully to remove every crease.
她小心地熨烫衬衫，去除每一道褶皱。
C1 verb /kənˈfleɪt/

conflate

合并 / 混合
Meaning
To combine two or more things, often confusingly, into one.
Example
The article tends to conflate facts with opinions.
文章倾向于将事实和意见混为一谈。
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。
C1 noun /ˈkævərn/

cavern

洞穴
Meaning
a large cave or chamber in a cave
Example
The explorers entered a dark cavern beneath the mountain.
探险者进入了山下的一个黑暗洞穴。
C1 verb /ˈkrɒs.briːd/

crossbreed

杂交
Meaning
to produce an animal or plant by mating two different breeds, varieties, or species
Example
Farmers crossbreed cows to improve milk production.
农民通过交配不同品种的牛来提高奶产量。
C1 noun /ˈtʃæriət/

Chariot

战车
Meaning
an ancient horse-drawn vehicle used in warfare and racing
Example
The warrior rode his chariot into battle with great courage.
战士带着他的战车勇敢地冲向了战斗。
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.
C1 noun /kɒzˈmɒlədʒi/

cosmology

宇宙学
Meaning
the science of the origin and development of the universe
Example
She studied cosmology to understand the origins of the universe.
她学习了宇宙学以理解宇宙的起源。
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。
C1 adjective kənˈten.ʃəs

contentious

有争议
Meaning
Causing or likely to cause an argument; controversial.
Example
The contentious issue divided global leaders.
有争议的问题分裂了全球领导人。
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 verb /kənˈdʒɛst/

congest

拥堵
Meaning
To block or overcrowd a space, making movement or flow difficult.
Example
Heavy traffic can congest the city streets during rush hour.
繁忙的交通可能会在高峰时段拥堵城市的街道。
C1 noun /ˈkɜːrfjuː/

curfew

宵禁
Meaning
a rule requiring people to stay indoors after a certain time, usually at night
Example
The city imposed a curfew during the unrest.
城市在骚乱期间实施了宵禁。
C1 verb ˌsɝː.kəmˈvent

circumvent

巧妙地避免或绕过障碍或规则
Meaning
To cleverly avoid or find a way around obstacles or rules.
Example
He tried to circumvent the security system.
他试图绕过安全系统。
C1 verb /ˌkɒntrəˈviːn/

contravene

违背
Meaning
to go against or act in opposition to a law, rule, or agreement
Example
He contravened the safety regulations and was fined.
他违反了安全规定并被罚款。
C1 adjective /kənˈdʒiːniəl/

congenial

和蔼可亲
Meaning
pleasant and friendly because of having similar interests or qualities
Example
They found the café a congenial place to meet and talk.
他们发现那家咖啡馆是一个和蔼可亲的地方，适合见面和交谈。
C1 noun /ˈklaɪəntɛl/

clientele

客户群
Meaning
The clients or customers of a professional person or business.
Example
The salon's clientele includes many high-profile individuals.
这个沙龙的客户群包括许多高端人士。
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。
C1 adjective /ˌkætəˈɡɒrɪkəl/

categorical

绝对的
Meaning
Absolute and without exception; expressed clearly and directly.
Example
She gave a categorical denial of the allegations.
她对指控作出了绝对否认。
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。
C1 adjective /ˈkæn.dɪd/

Candid

坦诚; 直率; 诚实
Meaning
truthful and straightforward; frank and honest in expression
Example
I appreciate your candid opinion about the project.
我很欣赏你对这个项目的坦诚意见。
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。
C1 verb /kənˈkɒkt/

concoct

混合或发明
Meaning
to make something, especially food or a story, by mixing or inventing
Example
He concocted a story to explain his absence.
他编造了一个故事来解释他的缺席。
C1 noun /ˈkɑːrdəməm/

Cardamom

豆蔻
Meaning
aromatic seeds from a plant in the ginger family, used as a spice
Example
The recipe calls for a pinch of ground cardamom.
食谱中需要一撮磨碎的豆蔻。
C1 noun /ˈkɒnstənsi/

constancy

忠诚/恒常
Meaning
the quality of being faithful and dependable
Example
Her constancy in friendship is admirable.
她在友谊中的恒常令人钦佩。
C1 noun /ˌkɔːriˈɒɡrəfi/

choreography

编舞
Meaning
The art of designing and arranging dances and movements.
Example
The choreography of the ballet was breathtaking.
芭蕾舞的编舞令人惊叹。
C1 noun /kənˈfaɪnmənt/

confinement

拘禁
Meaning
the state of being confined or restricted
Example
The prisoner endured years of confinement.
囚犯忍受了多年的拘禁。
C1 adjective kəʊˈhiː.sɪv

cohesive

凝聚力强
Meaning
Characterized by or causing cohesion; forming a united whole.
Example
The team displayed a cohesive strategy.
团队展示了一个凝聚力强的战略。
C1 verb /koʊks/

coax

劝说
Meaning
to persuade someone gently or gradually to do something
Example
She managed to coax the cat out of the tree with some food.
她设法用一些食物把猫从树上劝下来。
C1 verb /ˌkaʊntərˈækt/

counteract

反作用
Meaning
to act against something in order to reduce its effect
Example
The medicine helps counteract the side effects of the treatment.
这药有助于抵消治疗的副作用。
C1 verb /kənˈstruː/

construe

解释
Meaning
to interpret or understand the meaning of something in a particular way
Example
His words could be construed as a threat.
他的话可以被理解为威胁。
C1 adjective /ˈkrɛdɪtəbl/

creditable

值得称赞
Meaning
Deserving praise or acknowledgment, though not necessarily outstanding.
Example
She made a creditable effort in completing the project on time.
她做出了值得称赞的努力，按时完成了项目。
C1 noun /krəˈnɒlədʒi/

chronology

Meaning
The arrangement of events or dates in the order of their occurrence.
Example
The chronology of the dynasty was carefully studied by historians.
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。
C1 adjective /kənˈteɪ.dʒəs/

Contagious

传染性; 有感染力
Meaning
likely to spread to and affect others; infectious
Example
Her laughter is contagious and makes everyone smile.
她的笑声具有传染性，让每个人都微笑。
C1 adjective + noun kəˈmendəbəl ɪˈnɪʃətɪvz

commendable initiatives

值得赞扬的倡议
Meaning
Praiseworthy efforts or actions that deserve admiration and approval.
Example
The commendable initiatives aim to raise awareness.
这些值得赞扬的倡议旨在提高意识。
C1 noun /ˌkɒk.əˈtuː/

Cockatoo

凤头鹦鹉
Meaning
a large parrot with a prominent crest that can be raised or lowered
Example
The white cockatoo raised its beautiful crest.
白色凤头鹦鹉举起了它美丽的冠羽。
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。
C1 noun /kəmˈprɛʃn̩/

compression

压缩
Meaning
The act of pressing or squeezing something into a smaller space.
Example
File compression helps reduce storage requirements.
文件压缩有助于减少存储需求。
C1 noun sɪˈmɛntɪd ɡreɪv

cemented grave

水泥墓
Meaning
A grave that is constructed with cement for permanence.
Example
The cemented grave of the martyrs was seen near the river.
烈士的水泥墓被看见在河边。
C1 noun /ˈkɒlərə/

cholera

Meaning
An infectious disease of the small intestine causing severe vomiting and diarrhea.
Example
The village suffered an outbreak of cholera after the flood.
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。
C1 noun /kənˈteɪdʒən/

contagion

传染
Meaning
The communication of disease from one person to another by close contact; also the spread of harmful ideas or behaviors.
Example
Fear spread like a contagion through the crowd.
恐惧像传染一样在群众中传播开来。
C1 noun ˈkætəlɪst

catalyst

催化剂
Meaning
A person or thing that precipitates an event or change.
Example
His speech acted as a catalyst for change in the community.
他的演讲成为了社区变化的催化剂。
C1 noun /ˈʃoʊ.vəˌnɪz.əm/

chauvinism

Meaning
Excessive or prejudiced support for one's own cause, group, or gender, often with contempt for others.
Example
The company's culture was criticized for promoting male chauvinism.
C1 noun /kɑːɡ/

cog

轮子或齿轮上的齿
Meaning
A tooth on the rim of a wheel or gear; metaphorically, a minor but necessary part of a larger system.
Example
He felt like just a small cog in a big machine.
他觉得自己只是一个大机器中的小齿轮。
C1 noun kənˈfɔː.mə.ti

conformity

一致性，遵从，合规
Meaning
Compliance with standards, rules, or laws. Behavior in accordance with socially accepted conventions.
Example
Strict conformity to the rules ensures order in society.
严格遵守规则确保社会秩序。
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。
C1 adjective kəˈlɒs.əl

Colossal

巨大的
Meaning
Extremely large, gigantic, enormous in size or extent.
Example
The colossal pyramids of Egypt are a marvel of architecture.
埃及的巨大神庙是建筑学的奇迹。
C1 adjective /ˌkætəˈklɪzmɪk/

cataclysmic

灾难性的
Meaning
Relating to or denoting a violent natural event or upheaval.
Example
The war had cataclysmic effects on the nation's economy.
战争对该国经济产生了灾难性的影响。
C1 verb /ˈklæmbər/

clamber

吃力地爬
Meaning
to climb with effort or difficulty, often using both hands and feet
Example
The children clambered over the rocks to reach the cave.
孩子们费力地爬过岩石，到达了洞穴。
C1 verb /kriːk/

creak

发出高音尖锐的吱吱声
Meaning
to make a high-pitched, squeaking noise when moved
Example
The old door creaked as she opened it.
那扇旧门在她打开时发出了咯吱声。
C1 noun /kæpˈtɪv.ɪ.ti/

Captivity

禁锢
Meaning
the condition of being imprisoned or confined
Example
After years of captivity, the prisoner was finally released.
经过多年的禁锢，囚犯终于被释放。
C1 noun /ˌkɒn.təmˈpleɪ.ʃən/

contemplation

深思
Meaning
The action of looking thoughtfully at something for a long time; deep reflective thought.
Example
She sat in contemplation before making her decision.
她在做出决定之前沉思了很久。
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。
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。
C1 noun /ˈsɛtərə/

cetera

等等
Meaning
Latin for 'the rest' or 'others'; commonly used in the phrase 'et cetera' meaning 'and so on'.
Example
We need to buy pens, paper, notebooks, et cetera.
我们需要购买钢笔、纸张、笔记本等等。
C1 verb /ˈkælɪˌbreɪt/

calibrate

Meaning
To adjust or mark something so it can be used accurately; to standardize.
Example
The technician calibrated the machine before starting the experiment.
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。
C1 noun /ˌklɔːstrəˈfəʊbiə/

claustrophobia

Meaning
an extreme or irrational fear of being in confined spaces
Example
He avoids elevators because of his claustrophobia.
C1 noun /ˈkaʊərdɪs/

cowardice

懦弱
Meaning
lack of courage; behavior showing fear
Example
His cowardice prevented him from speaking up.
他的懦弱让他无法发言。
C1 noun /kəˈnɛəri/

canary

金丝雀
Meaning
a small, usually yellow bird known for its singing; also used as a warning sign in dangerous conditions
Example
The canary sang beautifully in its cage.
金丝雀在它的笼子里唱得非常动听。
C1 noun /kræɡ/

crag

陡峭的悬崖或岩石面
Meaning
a steep or rugged cliff or rock face
Example
The hikers climbed the jagged crag to reach the summit.
远足者攀登陡峭的岩石面到达山顶。
C1 verb /ˈkəʊ.dɪ.faɪ/

codify

编码
Meaning
to arrange laws, rules, or ideas into a clear and systematic code
Example
The committee worked to codify the existing laws.
委员会致力于编码现有的法律。
C1 noun /ˈtʃæs.tɪ.ti/

Chastity

贞洁; 处女; 节制;
Meaning
the practice of refraining from extramarital or premarital sexual relations; sexual purity
Example
Many religious traditions value chastity as a virtue of moral purity.
许多宗教传统把贞洁看作是一种道德纯洁的美德。
C1 verb /kənˈdəʊn/

condone

宽容
Meaning
To accept or allow behavior that is morally wrong or offensive.
Example
The manager refused to condone harassment in the workplace.
经理拒绝在工作场所宽容骚扰。
C1 adjective /kənˈtɛmptʃuəs/

contemptuous

轻蔑的, 鄙视的
Meaning
showing or expressing contempt; scornful
Example
She gave him a contemptuous glance.
她给了他一个轻蔑的眼神。
C1 noun /ˈkɔːkəs/

caucus

政治会议
Meaning
A meeting of members of a political party to select candidates or decide policy.
Example
The party held a caucus to nominate their candidate for president.
政党举行了一个会议，提名他们的总统候选人。
C1 noun /krəˈʃɛndoʊ/

crescendo

声音逐渐增强
Meaning
a gradual increase in loudness or intensity, especially in music
Example
The orchestra built to a powerful crescendo before the finale.
乐队在结尾前逐渐增强了强烈的高潮。
C1 noun/verb /ˈsaɪ.fər/

cipher

密码
Meaning
A secret or disguised way of writing; a code; to put a message into secret writing.
Example
Military messages are protected using a cipher.
军事消息通过密码保护。
C1 noun /ˈkeɪ.sɪŋ/

Casing

外壳; 外罩
Meaning
a cover or shell that protects or encloses something
Example
The mechanic removed the engine casing to examine the internal parts.
机械师拆下了发动机外壳以检查内部零件。
C1 adjective /ˈkɒn.ɪ.fər.əs/

coniferous

与针叶树有关
Meaning
Relating to cone-bearing trees that usually have needle-like leaves and remain green year-round.
Example
Pine trees are coniferous and grow in colder climates.
松树是针叶树，在寒冷的气候中生长。
C1 noun /ˈkɒntrəbænd/

contraband

走私货物
Meaning
goods that are illegal to import, export, or possess
Example
The police seized a shipment of contraband cigarettes.
警方查获了一批走私香烟。
C1 noun /krɪˈden.ʃəl/

credential

资历, 证明文件
Meaning
a qualification, achievement, or aspect of a person's background used to indicate suitability for something
Example
She presented her credentials before starting the new job.
她在开始新工作之前展示了她的资历。
C1 noun /kənˈsiːt/

conceit

自负
Meaning
excessive pride in oneself; vanity
Example
His conceit made him unpopular among his colleagues.
他的自负让他在同事中不受欢迎。
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。
C1 verb /kənˈsɛptʃuəlaɪz/

conceptualize

构思
Meaning
to form an idea or concept of something in your mind
Example
The artist conceptualized a new design for the exhibition.
艺术家为展览构思了一个新的设计。
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。
C1 verb /kənˈspaɪər/

conspire

密谋
Meaning
to secretly plan with others to do something harmful or illegal
Example
They conspired to overthrow the government.
他们密谋推翻政府。
C1 noun /krʌtʃ/

crutch

拐杖, 支撑
Meaning
a support used by someone injured to walk; also something relied upon for support or help
Example
He had to use crutches after breaking his leg.
他在摔断腿后不得不用拐杖。
C1 adjective kənˈkɝː.ənt

concurrent

同时发生的，平行的，在同一时间进行的
Meaning
Existing, happening, or done at the same time.
Example
The conference had concurrent sessions on various topics.
会议期间有多个并行的主题会议。
C1 noun /ˈkætərækt/

cataract

白内障 / 瀑布
Meaning
A medical condition causing clouding of the eye's lens; also a large waterfall.
Example
The old man suffered from cataracts in both eyes.
那位老年人双眼都患有白内障。
C1 adjective /kəˈnɒnɪkəl/

canonical

典范的 / 被接受的
Meaning
Conforming to a general rule or accepted standard; officially recognized.
Example
Shakespeare’s works are considered canonical in English literature.
莎士比亚的作品在英语文学中被认为是典范的。
C1 adjective /ˌʃoʊ.vəˈnɪs.tɪk/

chauvinistic

沙文主义
Meaning
Displaying or characterized by excessive or prejudiced loyalty or support, especially towards one's own gender or group.
Example
His chauvinistic attitude alienated many of his female colleagues.
他的沙文主义态度疏远了许多女性同事。
C1 adjective /ˈtʃɪə.ləs/

Cheerless

沉闷; 沮丧; 悲伤; 无欢乐
Meaning
lacking happiness or comfort; gloomy; depressing; without cheer
Example
The old house looked cheerless and abandoned in the winter rain.
这座老房子在冬雨中看起来显得沉闷和荒废。
C1 adjective /kənˈtɪn.ju.əl/

Continual

持续的；不停的
Meaning
happening repeatedly over a long period of time; constant and uninterrupted
Example
The continual noise from the construction site was very annoying.
来自建筑工地的持续噪音非常让人烦恼。
C1 noun kənˌsɒl.ɪˈdeɪ.ʃən

Consolidation

记忆巩固
Meaning
The process of converting newly learned information into long-term memory
Example
Sleep plays a key role in memory consolidation.
睡眠在记忆巩固中扮演着关键角色。
C1 noun /ˈkoʊmə/

coma

昏迷
Meaning
A deep state of prolonged unconsciousness caused by illness or injury.
Example
The patient remained in a coma for several weeks.
病人昏迷了几周。
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 noun /ˈsɪtrɪk ˈæsɪd/

Citric Acid

柠檬酸
Meaning
a natural acid found in citrus fruits, used as a food preservative and flavoring agent
Example
Add a pinch of citric acid to preserve the color of the fruit jam.
加入一撮柠檬酸以保持果酱的颜色。
C1 adjective /kənˈsɪliətɔːri/

conciliatory

调解的
Meaning
intended to make someone less angry or more agreeable; soothing
Example
She spoke in a conciliatory tone to ease the tension.
她以调解的语气说话，以缓解紧张气氛。
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 /kəmˈplɪsəti/

complicity

共谋
Meaning
the state of being involved with others in an illegal activity or wrongdoing
Example
The court revealed his complicity in the fraud scheme.
法庭揭示了他在欺诈计划中的共谋。
C1 adjective /kəmˈplɪsɪt/

complicit

共犯 (犯罪中)
Meaning
involved with others in an illegal activity or wrongdoing
Example
He was found complicit in the crime.
他在犯罪中被发现是共犯。
C1 noun/verb /kruːˈseɪd/

crusade

十字军，激烈运动
Meaning
a vigorous campaign for a social, political, or religious cause; to fight passionately for a cause
Example
She has been crusading for women's rights all her life.
她为妇女权利而斗争了一生。
C1 noun /ˈkroʊ.bɑːr/

Crowbar

撬棍
Meaning
a heavy iron bar with a curved end used as a lever for prying things apart
Example
He used a crowbar to remove the old nails.
他用撬棍把旧钉子取了出来。
C1 verb /ˌkɒndɪˈsɛnd/

condescend

从高处以友善的态度
Meaning
to behave as if one is superior while being gracious to others
Example
He would not condescend to answer such a trivial question.
他不会屈尊回答如此琐碎的问题。
C1 noun /ˈkaʊntərˌpɔɪnt/

counterpoint

对比点
Meaning
an argument, idea, or theme contrasting with another; also a musical term for independent melody
Example
Her calm attitude was a counterpoint to his anger.
她的平静态度是他愤怒的对比点。
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。