B2 noun /ˈkɒmənˌtɛri/

commentary

Meaning

An expression of opinions or explanations about an event, situation, or text.

Example

The professor's commentary on the novel was insightful.

教授对小说的评论非常有见地。

C1 noun kəˈmɛns.mənt

commencement

开始

Meaning

The beginning of something; a ceremony at which degrees or diplomas are conferred on graduating students.

Example

The commencement ceremony marked the start of a new journey.

开始仪式标志着新旅程的开始。

B2 adjective /kəmˈpærətɪv/

Comparative

比较的

Meaning

involving comparison between two or more things; relative

Example

The study showed comparative results between different teaching methods.

研究显示了不同教学方法之间的比较结果。

B2 adverb /kənˈvɜːrsli/

conversely

相反地

Meaning

in an opposite or contrary manner

Example

He is rich, conversely, his brother struggles financially.

他很富有，相反地，他的兄弟在经济上挣扎。

B1 noun /ˈkɒnsɪkwənsɪz/

consequences

后果

Meaning

Results or effects of an action or condition.

Example

The consequences of ignoring safety protocols can be severe.

忽视安全协议的后果可能是严重的。

B1 noun /keɪv/

Cave

洞穴; 空洞;

Meaning

a large underground chamber in a hill or cliff; a hollow space in rock

Example

The explorers discovered ancient paintings on the cave walls.

探险者在洞穴的墙壁上发现了古老的画作。

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。

B2 noun ˌkætəˈstrɒfɪk ɪˈvents

catastrophic events

灾难性事件

Meaning

Extremely destructive or damaging events that cause widespread devastation.

Example

Cyclones are catastrophic events in Bangladesh.

气旋是孟加拉国的灾难性事件。

C1 adjective /ˈkæl.əs/

Callous

冷酷的; 无情的; 残忍的

Meaning

showing or having an insensitive and cruel disregard for others; emotionally hardened

Example

He showed a callous disregard for others' feelings.

他表现出对他人感情的冷酷蔑视。

C1 noun /ˈkʌntrɪmən/

countryman

同胞

Meaning

a person from one's own country or rural area

Example

He was proud to meet a fellow countryman at the international conference.

他在国际会议上遇到一个同胞时感到自豪。

B2 noun /ˌkɑn.trəˈdɪk.ʃən/

Contradiction

矛盾; 不一致

Meaning

a combination of statements, ideas, or features which are opposed to one another; inconsistency

Example

There was a clear contradiction between his words and his actions.

他的言辞与行动之间存在明显的矛盾。

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。

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。

B2 noun kəˈmɪʃ.ən

commission

委员会

Meaning

An official group of people entrusted by a government with a particular function.

Example

The commission recommends constitutional reforms.

委员会建议进行宪法改革。

C1 noun /ʃəˈreɪd/

charade

假面舞会, 模仿游戏

Meaning

an absurd pretense or act intended to deceive; also a word-guessing game

Example

The trial was nothing more than a political charade.

这个审判不过是一个政治上的假面舞会。

C1 noun /kənˈtɛndər/

contender

竞争者, 争夺者

Meaning

a person or team competing for a title or prize

Example

She is a strong contender for the mayoral position.

她是市长职位的强有力竞争者。

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。

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。

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。

B1 adverb /ˈkɑːm.li/

Calmly

平静地

Meaning

in a peaceful way without showing strong emotions; quietly and without excitement

Example

She spoke calmly despite being angry.

她在生气的情况下冷静地说话。

B1 noun /tʃiːk/

Cheek

脸颊; 无礼;

Meaning

either side of the face below the eye; impudent or disrespectful behavior

Example

The baby's rosy cheeks showed she was healthy and happy.

宝宝的红润脸颊显示她健康快乐。

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。

B1 adjective /ˈkɒn.stənt/

Constant

恒定的; 不变的; 稳定的

Meaning

occurring continuously over a period of time; unchanging; steady

Example

The machine runs at a constant speed.

机器以恒定的速度运行。

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 /ˌkɒm.pɑːtˈmen.təl.aɪz/

compartmentalize

划分

Meaning

To divide into sections or categories; to separate things into compartments.

Example

To increase efficiency, he compartmentalized his work tasks.

为了提高效率，他将工作任务划分开来。

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 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。

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。

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。

B2 verb /ˌkɒmprɪˈhɛnd/

comprehend

理解

Meaning

to understand or grasp the meaning of something

Example

It is difficult to comprehend the scale of the disaster.

理解灾难的规模很困难。

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 /klaʊt/

clout

影响力

Meaning

influence or power, especially in politics or business

Example

The businessman has a lot of political clout.

这位商人有很大的政治影响力。

B2 noun /kɜːrd/

Curd

酸奶

Meaning

a white dairy product made by coagulating milk; yogurt

Example

She added fresh curd to the salad for a tangy flavor.

她在沙拉中加入了新鲜的酸奶，带来了酸味。

C1 noun /ˈsɪtəˌdɛl/

citadel

城堡

Meaning

A fortress protecting or dominating a city.

Example

The ancient citadel stood guard over the town for centuries.

古老的城堡为城市守卫了几个世纪。

C1 verb /kənˈkɜːr/

concur

同意

Meaning

To agree with someone or something.

Example

I concur with your opinion on this matter.

我同意您在这个问题上的观点。

B2 noun /ˈkɒk.roʊtʃ/

Cockroach

蟑螂

Meaning

a flat brown insect that is commonly found in kitchens and other warm places

Example

A cockroach ran across the kitchen floor quickly.

一只蟑螂迅速地跑过厨房的地板。

B2 noun ˈkɑː.bən

carbon

碳

Meaning

The chemical element of atomic number 6, occurring as diamond, graphite, and charcoal.

Example

Carbon emissions must be controlled.

碳排放必须得到控制。

C2 noun /ˈtʃɜː.nɪŋ stɪk/

Churning stick

搅拌棒

Meaning

a wooden stick used for stirring and churning butter, milk, or other liquids

Example

Grandmother used a churning stick to make fresh butter.

祖母用搅拌棒制作新鲜的黄油。

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。

B1 adverb /ˈkʌmftəbli/

Comfortably

舒适地

Meaning

in a comfortable manner; without difficulty or effort; with ease

Example

She was sitting comfortably in her favorite chair.

她坐在自己最喜欢的椅子上很舒服。

C1 noun /ˈkærɪkətjʊə/

caricature

讽刺画

Meaning

A picture or description that exaggerates certain features for comic or satirical effect.

Example

The magazine published a caricature of the politician.

杂志发布了政治家的讽刺画。

B1 noun /ˈklɪn.ɪk/

clinic

诊所

Meaning

A place where people receive medical treatment without staying overnight.

Example

She went to the clinic for a health check-up.

她去诊所做健康检查。

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 /ˈsɪlieɪtɪd/

ciliated

带有纤毛的

Meaning

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

Example

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

呼吸道中的纤毛细胞帮助将粘液排出肺部。

B2 noun /ˈkaʊ.ərd/

Coward

懦夫

Meaning

a person who lacks the courage to do or endure dangerous or unpleasant things

Example

He called himself a coward for not standing up to the bully.

他自称为懦夫，因为他没有站出来反对恶霸。

B2 noun/verb /krɪˈtiːk/

critique

批评

Meaning

A detailed analysis and assessment of something, especially a literary, philosophical, or political theory; to evaluate critically.

Example

The professor asked the students to critique each other's essays.

教授要求学生批评彼此的论文。

C2 noun /ˈkriːməri/

creamery

奶制品厂

Meaning

a place where milk and cream are processed and dairy products are made

Example

The local creamery produces fresh butter and cheese daily.

当地的奶制品厂每天生产新鲜的黄油和奶酪。

C2 adjective /kənˈtraɪt/

contrite

懊悔的

Meaning

feeling or showing remorse or guilt

Example

She was contrite after realizing her mistake.

她在意识到自己的错误后感到懊悔。

B1 noun ˌkɒn.səˈveɪ.ʃən

conservation

保护

Meaning

The protection of plants and animals, natural areas, and interesting and important structures and buildings, especially from the damaging effects of human activity.

Example

Conservation of forests is crucial for climate stability.

森林保护对气候稳定至关重要。

B1 noun /ˌkænsəˈleɪʃən/

cancellation

取消

Meaning

the act of stopping something that was planned or scheduled; the act of nullifying or invalidating something

Example

The airline announced the cancellation of several flights due to bad weather.

由于恶劣天气，航空公司宣布了航班取消。

B2 noun, verb /kjuːb/

cube

立方体

Meaning

As a noun: a solid object with six equal square faces. As a verb: to cut food into small square pieces.

Example

She put a sugar cube in her tea.

她把一块糖放进了她的茶里。

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。

A2 noun /tʃeɪn/

chain

Meaning

a connected series of metal rings used for fastening or securing things; a series of connected events or businesses

Example

He wore a gold chain around his neck.

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。

C1 noun /ˈkrɒkəri/

crockery

餐具

Meaning

Dishes, plates, cups, and other items made of earthenware or china.

Example

The hotel provided clean crockery for the guests.

酒店为客人提供了干净的餐具。

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。

C1 noun /kɔːrs flaʊər/

Course flour

粗面粉

Meaning

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

Example

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

她使用了粗面粉做了一个有乡村质感的自制面包。

B2 preposition /kənˈsɜːnɪŋ/

concerning

关于

Meaning

about or relating to something; causing worry or anxiety

Example

There are some reports concerning the new project.

关于新项目有一些报告。

B2 verb /kloʊð/

clothe

穿衣

Meaning

to put clothes on; to dress; to provide with clothing

Example

She clothed the baby in warm garments.

她把宝宝穿上了温暖的衣服。

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。

B1 noun /ˌkɒmbɪˈneɪʃən/

combination

组合 / 混合

Meaning

The act of joining or mixing two or more things together.

Example

This dish is a perfect combination of sweet and spicy flavors.

这道菜是甜味和辛辣味的完美组合。

B2 verb /klæʃ/

clash

碰撞

Meaning

to come into conflict or collision with something or someone.

Example

The two cars clashed in the intersection.

两辆车在交叉路口发生了碰撞。

C2 noun /kərˈmʌdʒən/

curmudgeon

脾气暴躁的老人

Meaning

a bad-tempered, cranky, or irritable person, usually old

Example

The old curmudgeon complained about everything in the neighborhood.

那位脾气暴躁的老人抱怨着邻里的一切。

B1 noun /ˈtʃɛərmən/

chairman

幸福

Meaning

the leader or head of a meeting, committee, or organization

Example

The chairman opened the meeting with a short speech.

当她获得奖项时，她无法隐藏自己的幸福。

B2 noun/adjective /ˈkæpɪtəlɪst/

capitalist

Meaning

a person who supports or believes in capitalism; a wealthy business owner

Example

The capitalist believes in the freedom of the market.

C2 noun /kəˈtæb.ə.lɪ.zəm/

catabolism

分解代谢

Meaning

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

Example

Catabolism plays a crucial role in cellular energy production.

分解代谢在细胞能量生产中起着至关重要的作用。

A2 noun /ˈkʌl.tʃər/

Culture

文化

Meaning

the arts and other manifestations of human intellectual achievement; the customs and beliefs of a particular society

Example

Learning about different cultures helps us understand and appreciate diversity.

学习不同的文化帮助我们理解和欣赏多样性。

B2 noun /kənˈdʒes.tʃən/

congestion

交通堵塞

Meaning

A situation in which a place is too blocked or crowded, causing difficulties.

Example

Urban congestion leads to longer travel times.

城市交通堵塞导致了更长的旅行时间。

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。

B2 verb /ˈkɑːŋkər/

conquer

征服

Meaning

to overcome and take control of; to defeat in war; to master or overcome

Example

The army managed to conquer the enemy territory.

军队成功征服了敌人的领土。

C1 noun kəˈmjunəl ˈhɑrməni

communal harmony

社区和谐

Meaning

Peaceful coexistence and cooperation among different groups in a community.

Example

Maintaining communal harmony requires mutual respect and understanding.

维护社区和谐需要相互尊重和理解。

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。

C1 verb /ˈkænvəs/

canvass

征求选票

Meaning

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

Example

They will canvass the neighborhood for votes.

他们将在邻里为选票进行宣传。

C2 noun /kəˈkɒfəni/

cacophony

刺耳的噪音

Meaning

A harsh, discordant mixture of sounds.

Example

The cacophony of horns made it impossible to concentrate.

喇叭的刺耳声音使人无法集中注意力。

B1 noun /ˌsɪvɪlaɪˈzeɪʃən/

civilization

文明

Meaning

the stage of human social and cultural development and organization considered most advanced

Example

Ancient Egypt is known for its remarkable civilization.

古埃及因其卓越的文明而闻名。

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。

B2 adjective /kəˈrɛspɒndɪŋ/

corresponding

cybersecurity

网络安全

Meaning

The practice of protecting systems, networks, and programs from digital attacks

Example

Cybersecurity ensures safe digital operations.

网络安全确保数字化运营的安全。

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。

B2 verb /ˈklæsɪfaɪ/

classify

Meaning

to arrange or organize into categories or groups

Example

The librarian classified the books by subject.

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 /krɪˈpʌskjʊlər/

crepuscular

与黄昏相关

Meaning

relating to twilight or active during twilight

Example

Bats are crepuscular animals, most active at dawn and dusk.

蝙蝠是黄昏活动的动物，在黎明和黄昏时最活跃。

B2 adverb /ˈtʃiːfli/

chiefly

主要

Meaning

mainly; primarily

Example

The festival is celebrated chiefly by young people.

这个节日主要由年轻人庆祝。

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。

B2 noun /ˈkɒnsənənt/

consonant

辅音

Meaning

A speech sound produced by blocking air flow, or a letter representing such a sound.

Example

The word 'cat' has two consonants and one vowel.

‘猫’这个词有两个辅音和一个元音。

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。

B1 noun /kəˈrɛkʃən/

correction

修正

Meaning

the action or process of correcting something

Example

The teacher made a correction to the student's essay.

老师对学生的文章进行了修正。

B1 adjective /ˈtʃælɪndʒɪŋ/

challenging

具有挑战性的

Meaning

difficult in a way that tests one's abilities

Example

The mountain climb was challenging but rewarding.

爬山是具有挑战性的，但也是有回报的。

B2 noun /kənˈvɜːrtər/

converter

转换器

Meaning

a device or person that changes something from one form, system, or use to another; a tool that converts data, energy, or materials

Example

The engineer used a converter to change AC power into DC power.

工程师使用转换器将交流电转换为直流电。

B2 adjective ˌkɒn.stɪˈtjuː.ʃən.əl

constitutional

宪法的

Meaning

Relating to an established set of principles governing a state; in accordance with a political constitution.

Example

Constitutional reforms ensure fairness in the system.

宪法改革确保系统中的公平性。

A2 verb /kəmˈper/

compare

比较

Meaning

to examine similarities and differences between things

Example

I will compare these two products before buying.

我将在购买前比较这两款产品。

C1 noun /ˈkæmi.oʊ/

cameo

客串

Meaning

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

Example

The actor made a surprise cameo in the movie.

那位演员在电影中出人意料地客串了。

B1 noun /kəʊˌɒp.ərˈeɪ.ʃən/

cooperation

合作

Meaning

The process of working together to the same end.

Example

Cooperation ensures effective problem-solving.

合作确保有效的问题解决。

B2 noun /ˈkɑːmpaʊnd/

compound

化合物 / 封闭区域

Meaning

a thing that is composed of two or more separate elements; an enclosed area with buildings

Example

The scientist studied the chemical compound in the lab.

科学家在实验室研究了化学化合物。

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。

B2 noun /ˌkɒn.tɪˈnjuː.ɪ.ti/

continuity

连续性

Meaning

the state of being continuous or connected; consistency over time

Example

Maintaining continuity in leadership is essential for organizational stability.

在领导力中保持连续性对于组织稳定性至关重要。

B2 noun /kəˈdɛt/

cadet

军校生

Meaning

A young trainee in the armed forces, police, or other organization.

Example

The cadet marched proudly in the parade.

军校生在游行中自豪地行进。

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。

A2 verb ˈselɪbreɪt

celebrate

庆祝

Meaning

To acknowledge a significant or happy day or event with a social gathering or enjoyable activity.

Example

Bangladesh celebrates Urban Planning Day on November 8.

中国庆祝国庆节，日期是10月1日。

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。

B2 noun /ˌkeɪ.pəˈbɪl.ə.ti/

capability

能力

Meaning

The ability or capacity to do something.

Example

The telescope's capability is unparalleled.

望远镜的能力是无与伦比的。

B2 noun /ˌkɑː.bəʊˈhaɪ.dreɪts/

carbohydrates

碳水化合物

Meaning

Organic compounds consisting of carbon, hydrogen, and oxygen, serving as a primary source of energy for the body.

Example

Whole grains are a great source of healthy carbohydrates.

全谷物是健康碳水化合物的极佳来源。

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。

B1 verb /tʃɒp/

chop

切

Meaning

to cut with a sharp tool; to cut into pieces

Example

She chops vegetables for dinner.

她为晚餐切蔬菜。

C1 verb /ˈkrɪsən/

christen

命名

Meaning

to give a name to someone at baptism or to name something officially

Example

They christened the ship after the queen.

他们为船命名，以女王的名字。

C1 adjective /kənˈdjuː.sɪv/

conducive

有利的

Meaning

Making a certain situation or outcome likely or possible; contributing to or helping to bring about.

Example

A quiet environment is conducive to studying.

安静的环境有利于学习。

C1 noun /ˌkɒn.stəˈleɪ.ʃən/

constellation

星座

Meaning

a group of stars forming a recognizable pattern in the night sky

Example

Orion is one of the most famous constellations.

猎户座是最著名的星座之一。

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。

A2 noun /ˈkloʊðɪŋ/

clothing

衣服

Meaning

items worn to cover the body; apparel collectively

Example

Warm clothing is essential in winter.

冬天，保暖衣物是必不可少的。

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。

A2 adjective /ˈkruːəl/

cruel

残忍

Meaning

Willfully causing pain or suffering to others, or feeling no concern about it.

Example

It was cruel to make fun of the injured boy.

嘲笑受伤的男孩是残忍的。

B1 adverb /ˈkʌrəntli/

currently

目前

Meaning

at the present time; now

Example

He is currently working on a new project.

他目前正在做一个新项目。

B2 noun /kəˈrʌp.ʃən/

Corruption

腐败

Meaning

dishonest or fraudulent conduct by those in power; the process of decay or decomposition

Example

The government launched a campaign to fight corruption in public offices.

政府发起了一个打击公共办公室腐败的运动。

A2 verb /kənˈtɪn.juːd/

continued

继续

Meaning

Kept happening or carried on without stopping.

Example

She continued working despite the challenges.

她继续工作，尽管面临挑战。

A1 noun /kloʊðz/

clothes

衣服

Meaning

garments worn on the body

Example

She bought new clothes for the party.

她为聚会买了新衣服。

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。

B1 noun /kəmˈpəʊzə(r)/

composer

作曲家

Meaning

a person who writes music, especially classical music

Example

The composer is working on a new symphony.

作曲家正在创作一部新的交响曲。

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。

B2 noun /kəˈmændər/

Commander

指挥官

Meaning

a person in authority over a military unit; leader of armed forces

Example

The commander ordered his troops to advance.

指挥官命令他的部队前进。

C2 verb /kənˈdʒiːl/

congeal

凝固

Meaning

to become thick or solid, especially from cooling

Example

The soup began to congeal after being left on the table.

汤开始在桌子上放置后变稠。

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。