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A2 adjective /ˈkɒmɪk/

comic

喜剧的
Meaning
causing or meant to cause laughter
Example
The movie had several comic scenes.
这部电影有几个喜剧场景。
A1 verb /klɪr/

clear

清理
Meaning
to remove obstructions; to make clean or transparent
Example
Please clear the table after dinner.
请在晚餐后清理桌子。
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。
A2 noun /kɔːrs/

course

课程，路径或一组教育课程
Meaning
a direction, path, or a set of educational lessons
Example
She enrolled in a computer science course.
她报名参加了计算机科学课程。
C1 verb /tʃaɪd/

chide

斥责
Meaning
to scold or rebuke; to express disapproval
Example
The teacher chided the student for being late.
老师因为学生迟到而训斥了他。
B1 verb /ˈkæptʃər/

capture

捕获
Meaning
to take control of something or someone by force
Example
The soldiers managed to capture the enemy base.
士兵们成功地占领了敌人的基地。
C1 verb /klɪntʃ/

clinch

Meaning
To secure or settle something decisively; to grasp tightly.
Example
The team clinched the championship with a last-minute goal.
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。
C1 verb /koʊˈhæbɪt/

cohabit

同居
Meaning
To live together, often as partners without being married.
Example
They decided to cohabit before getting married.
他们决定在结婚前同居。
C2 adjective /ˌkloʊs ˈhɔːld/

close-hauled

逆风航行
Meaning
of a sailing ship, sailing as nearly as possible towards the direction from which the wind is blowing.
Example
The yacht was close-hauled as it cut through the waves.
那艘游艇在波浪中紧贴风向行驶。
A2 verb kriˈeɪts

creates

创造
Meaning
To bring something into existence or to cause something to happen
Example
Pollution creates environmental and health issues.
污染造成环境和健康问题。
C1 verb /ˈkriːmeɪt/

cremate

火化
Meaning
to burn a dead body to ashes as a funeral rite
Example
According to his wishes, they cremated his body after the funeral.
按照他的意愿，他们在葬礼后火化了他的遗体。
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。
C1 verb /kraʊtʃ/

crouch

Meaning
to bend your knees and lower your body close to the ground
Example
The cat crouched before leaping at its prey.
B1 noun kəˈmɪt.i

committee

委员会
Meaning
A group of people appointed for a specific function by a larger group.
Example
A 65-member committee was formed.
成立了一个由65人组成的委员会。
B2 noun /kənˈstɪtʃ.u.ənts/

constituents

组成部分
Meaning
Components or elements used to create something.
Example
Proteins and vitamins are essential constituents of a healthy diet.
蛋白质和维生素是健康饮食的重要组成部分。
A2 noun /ˈkɒf.i ˈmeɪ.kər/

Coffee maker

咖啡机
Meaning
an electric appliance used to brew coffee automatically
Example
I use my coffee maker every morning to brew fresh coffee.
我每天早上使用我的咖啡机来冲泡新鲜的咖啡。
B2 noun /ˈklɪərəns/

clearance

许可 / 批准
Meaning
official permission or authorization; the removal of something unwanted; the distance between two objects
Example
The pilot received clearance to land the plane.
飞行员获得了着陆许可。
C1 noun /kuː/

coup

政变
Meaning
a sudden, decisive action that brings about a change, especially in government
Example
The military staged a coup to overthrow the existing regime.
军队发动了一次政变，推翻了现有政权。
B2 adjective /ˈkeər.friː/

Carefree

无忧无虑; 轻松愉快;
Meaning
free from anxiety or responsibility; lighthearted; worry-free
Example
She lived a carefree life, traveling the world without any worries.
她过着无忧无虑的生活，环游世界没有任何担忧。
B1 adjective /ˈkʌtɪŋ/

cutting

尖锐
Meaning
sharp or severe, often used to describe remarks or actions
Example
Her cutting remarks made everyone feel uncomfortable.
她的尖锐评论让每个人都感到不舒服。
A2 noun/verb /ˈsaɪkl/

cycle

自行车 / 循环
Meaning
a series of events that repeat in the same order; or to ride a bicycle
Example
She cycles to school every day.
她每天骑自行车去学校。
B2 noun ˌkɒn.ekˈtɪv.ɪ.ti

connectivity

连接性
Meaning
The state of being connected or interconnected; the capacity for the interconnection of platforms, systems, and applications.
Example
Improved connectivity boosts economic development.
改善的连接性促进了经济发展。
C1 adverb /ˈkrɒswaɪz/

Crosswise

交叉方向
Meaning
in the form of a cross; diagonally across
Example
Place the logs crosswise to build a stable fire.
将木柴交叉放置以建立一个稳定的火堆。
C2 noun /ˈkaɪrəˌmænsi/

chiromancy

掌纹学
Meaning
The practice of predicting the future by interpreting the lines on the palms of hands; palmistry.
Example
The old woman practiced chiromancy and told fortunes for travelers.
老妇人练习掌纹学并为旅行者预测未来。
C1 verb /ˈkæp.saɪz/

capsize

翻覆
Meaning
to overturn in the water
Example
The small fishing boat capsized during the storm.
小渔船在风暴中翻覆。
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。
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。
B2 noun /kənˈvɜː.ʃən/

Conversion

转化，变化，转变
Meaning
The process of changing or causing something to change from one form to another.
Example
High website conversion rates indicate effective marketing.
高网站转化率表明有效的市场营销。
A2 noun /ˈkʌstəmər/

customer

客户
Meaning
a person or organization that buys goods or services from a store or business
Example
The shopkeeper greeted the customer with a smile.
店主用微笑迎接了客户。
C2 verb /kəˈmɪz.ə.reɪt/

commiserate

为某人的不幸表示同情或怜悯
Meaning
To express sympathy or compassion for someone's misfortune.
Example
She called her friend to commiserate after his loss.
她给朋友打电话，表示同情，因为他失去了亲人。
C2 noun /ˈkæriən/

carrion

腐肉
Meaning
the decaying flesh of dead animals
Example
Vultures feed on carrion left in the fields.
秃鹫在田野中觅食腐肉。
C1 adjective /ˈkjʊərəbl/

curable

可治愈的
Meaning
Able to be cured or healed.
Example
The doctor assured her that the disease was curable.
医生向她保证，这种疾病是可治愈的。
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。
B2 verb /kənˈfes/

confess

承认
Meaning
to admit guilt or wrongdoing; to acknowledge
Example
He confessed his mistake to his teacher.
他向老师承认了自己的错误。
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。
B1 verb /kəˈmɪt/

commit

Meaning
To carry out or perpetrate an act; to pledge or bind to a course of action.
Example
He committed a serious mistake in the report.
C1 noun /krɛst/

crest

山顶
Meaning
the top of a hill, wave, or mountain; a symbol of identity
Example
The hikers reached the crest of the mountain at sunrise.
登山者在日出时达到了山顶。
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。
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。
B2 noun kəˌlæbəˈreɪʃən

collaboration

合作
Meaning
The action of working with someone to produce or create something
Example
International collaboration is necessary to fight pollution.
国际合作是对抗污染所必需的。
A1 noun /kɑːrd/

card

Meaning
A small, flat piece of stiff paper or thin cardboard used for various purposes, such as identification, greetings, or playing games.
Example
She handed me her business card after the meeting.
B2 verb /kənˈvɜːs/

converse

交谈
Meaning
to have a conversation; to talk together
Example
They conversed about literature for hours.
他们谈了几个小时关于文学。
B2 noun ˈkɛmɪkəl weɪst

chemical waste

化学废料
Meaning
Waste material from industrial or laboratory processes that contains harmful chemicals.
Example
Chemical waste pollutes water bodies.
化学废料污染水体。
B2 adjective /ˈkʌltʃəd/

cultured

有文化的
Meaning
characterized by refined taste, manners, and education
Example
She is a cultured woman who loves art and literature.
她是一个有文化的女人，喜欢艺术和文学。
A2 verb /kjʊər/

cure

治疗
Meaning
to make someone healthy again after an illness
Example
The new medicine cured her of the infection.
新的药物治愈了她的感染。
C1 noun /səˈvɪləti/

civility

文明
Meaning
Polite and courteous behavior.
Example
He treated his opponent with civility despite their differences.
他以文明礼貌对待他的对手，尽管他们之间存在差异。
B2 verb kəˈlæbəreɪt

collaborate

合作
Meaning
To work jointly with others, especially in an intellectual endeavor; cooperate.
Example
Volunteers often collaborate with local organizations.
志愿者经常与当地组织合作。
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。
B2 verb kənˈdem

condemn

谴责
Meaning
To express complete disapproval of; to censure.
Example
The leaders condemned the actions as inhumane.
领导人谴责这些行为是非人道的。
B1 noun /ˈkændɪdeɪt/

candidate

候选人
Meaning
A person who applies for a job or is nominated for election.
Example
The candidate gave a strong speech during the debate.
候选人在辩论期间发表了强有力的演讲。
B1 noun /kræb/

Crab

螃蟹
Meaning
a crustacean with a broad carapace, stalked eyes, and five pairs of legs, the first pair of which are modified as pincers
Example
The crab scuttled sideways across the sand.
螃蟹横向爬行穿过沙滩。
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.
C2 noun /kəˈliːdʒən/

collegian

大学生
Meaning
a student of a college
Example
The collegians were preparing for the cultural festival.
大学生们正在为文化节做准备。
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。
B1 noun /kɔːr/

core

核心
Meaning
the central or most important part of something
Example
Honesty is at the core of their values.
诚实是他们价值观的核心。
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.
B1 noun /ˈkɜːr.ənt/

Current

水流
Meaning
a body of water or air moving in a definite direction; present time
Example
The river current was too strong for swimming.
河流的水流太强，无法游泳。
B2 noun /kæf/

Calf

小牛
Meaning
a young cow or bull; young of various large mammals
Example
The calf stayed close to its mother.
小牛靠近它的母亲。
C1 noun kənˈvɜː.dʒəns

convergence

汇聚
Meaning
The process of coming together from different directions to meet at a common point; unification or integration.
Example
The convergence of technologies is revolutionizing industries.
技术的汇聚正在革命化行业。
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。
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。
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。
B2 noun /ˈkaʊn.səl.ɪŋ/

counselling

心理咨询
Meaning
the process of giving professional guidance and support to help someone deal with personal, social, psychological, or career-related problems
Example
She decided to seek counselling to manage stress and anxiety.
她决定通过心理咨询来缓解压力。
B2 noun /kəˈlɑːʒ/

collage

拼贴画
Meaning
A piece of art made by sticking various materials such as photographs or paper onto a surface.
Example
She created a collage using old magazine pictures.
她用旧杂志的照片制作了一幅拼贴画。
B2 noun /kɒt/

Cot

婴儿床
Meaning
a small bed, especially a portable one or one for a baby
Example
The baby sleeps peacefully in her cot.
宝宝在她的婴儿床上睡得很安稳。
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。
B1 noun /kəmˈpleɪnt/

complaint

投诉
Meaning
a statement that something is wrong or not satisfactory
Example
The manager received a complaint from a customer about poor service.
经理收到了一名客户关于糟糕服务的投诉。
B2 verb /kəˈrɛspɒnd/

correspond

通信
Meaning
to communicate by exchanging letters or messages
Example
I correspond regularly with my old friends.
我与我的老朋友定期通信。
B2 adjective /ˈkɔːstli/

costly

昂贵
Meaning
expensive or causing a lot of money, time, or effort
Example
Their mistake proved to be very costly for the company.
他们的错误证明对公司来说是非常昂贵的。
B2 noun /ˈkɒn.flɪkt ˌrez.əˈluː.ʃən/

conflict resolution

冲突解决
Meaning
The process of finding peaceful solutions to disputes or disagreements between parties.
Example
Conflict resolution is vital for global peace.
冲突解决对于全球和平至关重要。
B1 noun /ˈkɑn.fɪ.dəns/

Confidence

自信
Meaning
the feeling or belief that one can rely on someone or something; firm trust; self-assurance
Example
She spoke with great confidence during the job interview.
她在面试中表现出极大的自信。
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。
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。
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。
B1 verb kənˈsjuːmz

consumes

消耗
Meaning
Use up (a resource); eat, drink, or ingest (food or drink).
Example
An individual consumes around 20 kg of plastic annually.
一个人每年消耗大约 20 公斤塑料。
B1 verb kleɪmz

claims

夺取生命
Meaning
To take someone's life, to cause death
Example
Workplace pollution claims thousands of lives annually.
工作场所污染每年夺走成千上万的生命。
C2 noun /ˈkʌvi/

covey

一小群鸟
Meaning
a small group of birds, especially partridges or quails
Example
A covey of quails flew across the field.
一群鹌鹑飞过了田野。
B2 noun /ˈklɒzɪt/

closet

衣柜
Meaning
a small room or enclosed space used for storing clothes or other things
Example
She keeps her winter coats in the closet near the door.
她把冬季外套放在门旁的衣柜里。
C2 noun /ˈkɒn.kɔːd/

concord

协议或和谐
Meaning
Agreement or harmony between people or groups.
Example
The leaders worked towards international concord.
领导人们为国际和谐而努力。
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。
A2 noun /ˈkændi/

candy

糖果
Meaning
a sweet food made with sugar or chocolate, often in small pieces
Example
The children were excited to get candy on Halloween.
孩子们在万圣节兴奋地收到糖果。
B2 adjective /ˈkɒŋ.kriːt/

Concrete

坚固的；真实的；有形的；具体的
Meaning
solid; real; tangible; actual and specific
Example
We need concrete evidence to support our claims.
我们需要具体的证据来支持我们的主张。
C2 noun /ˈkʌstərd ˈæpəl/

Custard Apple

奶油苹果
Meaning
a tropical fruit with sweet creamy white flesh and black seeds
Example
The custard apple has a sweet and creamy texture.
奶油苹果具有甜美和奶油般的口感。
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 noun /kjʊˈreɪtər/

curator

策展人
Meaning
a person who is responsible for the care and management of a museum, gallery, or collection
Example
The curator organized a new exhibition of ancient artifacts.
策展人组织了一个新的古代文物展览。
A2 adverb /ˈklɪrli/

clearly

清楚地
Meaning
In a way that is easy to perceive, understand, or see.
Example
She spoke clearly so that everyone could understand.
她清楚地说话，以便每个人都能理解。
C1 verb /ˌkaʊntərˈbæləns/

counterbalance

抵消
Meaning
to offset or balance the effect of something
Example
Exercise can counterbalance the negative effects of stress.
运动可以抵消压力的负面影响。
C2 adjective /sərˈkjuːɪtəs/

circuitous

迂回路线
Meaning
Longer than the most direct way; roundabout.
Example
He took a circuitous route to avoid traffic.
他走了一条迂回路线以避开交通。
C2 adjective /ˈklɛmənt/

clement

温和 / 仁慈
Meaning
mild or merciful; describing weather as mild and pleasant
Example
The prisoners hoped for a clement judge.
囚犯们希望有一个温和的法官。
C1 adjective /kənˈɡrɛʃənl/

congressional

国会的
Meaning
relating to a congress, especially the US Congress
Example
The bill received strong congressional support.
该法案获得了强烈的国会支持。
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 verb /ˈkaʊnsəl/

counsel

咨询
Meaning
to give professional advice or guidance to someone
Example
The teacher counseled the students on their career choices.
老师为学生们提供了关于他们职业选择的建议。
C1 verb /ˈsenʃər/

censure

谴责, 批评
Meaning
to criticize severely; to express strong disapproval
Example
The committee censured the politician for his misconduct.
委员会因他的不当行为谴责了政治家。
B2 adjective /ˈtʃuːzi/

choosy

挑剔
Meaning
very careful in choosing; selective
Example
She is very choosy about the clothes she wears.
她对她穿的衣服非常挑剔。
B1 adjective /ˈsɪvəl/

civil

公民的
Meaning
Relating to ordinary citizens and their concerns, or being polite and courteous.
Example
They settled the matter through civil discussion.
他们通过公民的讨论解决了这个问题。
C1 verb /kənˈtraɪv/

contrive

设计
Meaning
to plan or devise cleverly or skillfully
Example
She contrived a clever plan to surprise her friends.
她想出了一个聪明的计划来给她的朋友们带来惊喜。
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。
B2 adjective ˌkɒntrəˈdɪktəri

contradictory

矛盾的
Meaning
Mutually opposed or inconsistent; containing elements that oppose each other.
Example
Their views on education are contradictory.
他们关于教育的观点是矛盾的。
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。
B1 noun /ˈkæbɪn/

cabin

小屋
Meaning
a small shelter or house, often made of wood in a remote area
Example
They spent the weekend in a cozy cabin in the mountains.
他们在山中的一个舒适小屋里度过了周末。
C2 noun /ˈkɒɡ.nɪ.zəns/

cognizance

认知
Meaning
Awareness, knowledge, or understanding of something; conscious perception.
Example
The judge took cognizance of the new evidence.
法官注意到新的证据。
B1 noun ˈtʃeə.pɜː.sən

chairperson

主席
Meaning
A person who is in charge of a meeting or organization; the presiding officer of a committee, board, or organization.
Example
The chairperson ensures procedural integrity.
主席确保程序的完整性。
C1 noun /ˈtʃaɪ.nə.weər/

China-ware

瓷器
Meaning
dishes, plates, cups, and other tableware made of porcelain or fine ceramic
Example
The expensive china-ware was displayed in the cabinet.
昂贵的瓷器被展示在橱柜里。
C1 noun kənˈsjuː.mə.rɪ.zəm

consumerism

消费主义
Meaning
The tendency to increase consumption of goods and the importance given to consuming products.
Example
Modern consumerism leads to increased demand for luxury goods.
现代消费主义导致对奢侈品的需求增加。
C1 verb, noun /klɑːɡ/

clog

堵塞 / 木鞋
Meaning
to block or become blocked; a type of heavy wooden shoe
Example
The sink was clogged with food waste.
水槽被食物废料堵住了。
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。
A2 noun /ˈkæptɪn/

Captain

舰长
Meaning
a military officer of middle rank; the person in command of a ship or aircraft
Example
The captain ordered his troops to advance forward.
舰长命令他的部队向前进发。
C1 noun /kənˈvʌl.ʃən/

convulsion

抽搐
Meaning
a sudden, violent, involuntary contraction of muscles; a seizure
Example
The medicine helped prevent convulsions in children.
药物帮助预防儿童的抽搐。
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。
C1 verb /kɜːrˈteɪl/

curtail

减少
Meaning
to reduce or limit something, especially something considered undesirable
Example
The company had to curtail its spending due to budget cuts.
由于预算削减，公司不得不缩减开支。
C1 noun /ˈkæviˌæt/

caveat

警告
Meaning
a warning or condition to be considered before taking action
Example
The proposal was accepted with one caveat.
该提案在附带警告的情况下被接受。
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。
C1 noun /kʌˈstoʊ.di.ən/

Custodian

看门人; 守护者; 管理员
Meaning
a person who has responsibility for or looks after something; a caretaker or guardian
Example
The school custodian ensures that all buildings are clean and secure.
学校管理员确保所有建筑物干净和安全。
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。
B2 noun /ˈkaʊnsələr/

counsellor

咨询师
Meaning
a person trained to give guidance on personal, social, or psychological problems; an advisor
Example
She spoke to a counsellor to get advice about her career.
她和一名咨询师谈了自己的职业问题。
B2 noun /klɔː/

Claw

爪子
Meaning
sharp curved nail on the foot of an animal or bird
Example
The cat extended its sharp claws to climb the tree.
猫伸出锋利的爪子爬上了树。
C1 noun /kəʊˈhiːʒən/

cohesion

凝聚力
Meaning
The action or fact of forming a united whole.
Example
The team showed excellent cohesion throughout the project.
团队在整个项目中展现出了卓越的凝聚力。
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。
B2 verb /kənˈtɛnd/

contend

竞争，主张
Meaning
to strive or compete for something; to assert earnestly
Example
Athletes from around the world contend for the championship.
来自世界各地的运动员为冠军而争斗。
B2 noun /kəˈlɛstərɒl/

cholesterol

胆固醇
Meaning
a fatty substance found in the blood, high levels of which can cause health problems
Example
High cholesterol can increase the risk of heart disease.
高胆固醇可能增加患心脏病的风险。