B2 adjective /kəmˈpækt/

Compact

紧凑; 小巧且高效设计

Meaning

closely and neatly packed together; small and efficiently designed

Example

She bought a compact car that fits easily in small parking spaces.

她买了一辆紧凑型汽车，轻松停入小停车位。

B2 noun /kəˈlɛktər/

collector

Meaning

a person who collects things as a hobby or job

Example

He is a stamp collector with thousands of rare items.

B2 noun /ˌkɒrəˈleɪʃən/

correlation

contextual

情境的

Meaning

Depending on or relating to the circumstances or setting; context-dependent.

Example

Contextual meaning changes depending on usage.

上下文意义根据使用情况而变化。

B2 adjective /keɪˈɒtɪk/

Chaotic

混乱的; 无秩序的

Meaning

in a state of complete confusion and disorder

Example

The situation became chaotic after the announcement.

情况在公告后变得混乱。

B2 noun /ˈkɑː.bən ˈfʊt.prɪnt/

carbon footprint

碳足迹

Meaning

The amount of carbon dioxide and other carbon compounds emitted due to the consumption of fossil fuels by a particular person, group, etc.

Example

Reducing carbon footprint is essential for combating climate change.

减少碳足迹对抗气候变化至关重要。

B2 verb /koʊp/

cope

应对

Meaning

to deal effectively with something difficult

Example

She had to cope with a lot of pressure at work.

她不得不应对工作中的巨大压力。

B2 noun /ˌkɔr.əˈspɑn.dəns/

Correspondence

通信；相似或等价；通过交换信件进行的沟通

Meaning

letters sent or received; similarity or equivalence; communication by exchange of letters

Example

The historical correspondence between the two famous writers was recently published.

两位著名作家之间的历史通信最近已发布。

B2 noun /kəˈlɪʒ.ən/

Collision

碰撞; 冲突

Meaning

an instance of one moving object hitting violently against another; a conflict of opposing ideas or interests

Example

The collision between two cars caused a major traffic jam.

两辆车之间的碰撞造成了严重的交通堵塞。

B2 verb /kənˈtæmɪneɪt/

contaminate

Meaning

To make something impure, dirty, or harmful by contact with a poisonous or polluting substance.

Example

The river was contaminated by industrial waste.

B2 verb /saɪt/

cite

引用

Meaning

to quote; to mention as an example or proof

Example

The lawyer cites relevant case law.

律师引用相关案例法。

B2 noun /kroʊ/

Crow

乌鸦

Meaning

a large black bird known for its intelligence and harsh call

Example

The crow cawed loudly from the tree branch.

乌鸦从树枝上大声地叫。

B2 verb /kəˈlæps/

collapse

崩塌

Meaning

to fall down or inward suddenly; to break down completely

Example

The old building collapsed after the earthquake.

老建筑在地震后倒塌了。

B2 noun /ˈkʌlprɪt/

culprit

罪犯

Meaning

a person who is responsible for a crime or misdeed

Example

The police caught the culprit behind the robbery.

警察抓住了抢劫案背后的罪犯。

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。

B2 noun /ˈʃeɪndʒ ˈmænɪdʒmənt/

change management

变革管理

Meaning

The discipline that guides how we prepare, equip and support individuals, teams and organizations in making organizational change.

Example

Change management ensures smooth transitions.

变革管理确保平稳过渡。

B2 noun /ˈtʃeɪmbər/

chamber

房间

Meaning

a large room used for formal or public events, or a private room.

Example

The king held meetings in his private chamber.

国王在他的私人房间里举行会议。

B2 noun kənˈtrækʃən

contraction

收缩

Meaning

The process of becoming smaller; a decrease in size or quantity.

Example

The economic contraction resulted in a rise in unemployment.

经济收缩导致失业率上升。

B2 noun /ˈsɜːrkɪt/

circuit

电路 / 电气通路

Meaning

A roughly circular line, route, or movement that starts and ends at the same place; also an electrical pathway.

Example

The runners completed the circuit around the park.

跑步者完成了环绕公园的电路。

B2 adjective /kəmˈpoʊzd/

composed

冷静

Meaning

calm and in control of oneself; made up of or formed from

Example

He remained composed even under pressure.

他在压力下依然保持冷静。

B2 verb /ˈkeɪtər/

cater

Meaning

To provide food, drinks, or services, usually for an event or group.

Example

The company catered the wedding reception.

B2 noun /kəˈθɒlɪsɪzəm/

catholicism

天主教

Meaning

The faith, practice, and church order of the Roman Catholic Church.

Example

Catholicism has a long history and rich traditions.

天主教有着悠久的历史和丰富的传统。

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。

B2 noun ˌkɒn.stɪˈtjuː.ʃən

constitution

宪法

Meaning

A body of fundamental principles or established precedents according to which a state is governed.

Example

Constitutional reforms ensure equity.

宪法改革确保公平。

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 /ˌkoʊəˈlɪʃən/

coalition

联盟

Meaning

a temporary alliance of distinct parties, persons, or states for joint action

Example

Several parties formed a coalition to pass the new law.

几个党派组成了一个联盟来通过新法律。

B2 noun /kənˈfɛʃən/

confession

忏悔

Meaning

a statement admitting that one is guilty of a crime or has done something wrong

Example

The suspect made a full confession to the police.

嫌疑人向警方做出了完整的忏悔。

B2 phrase kəˈlek.tɪv ˈæk.ʃən

collective action

集体行动

Meaning

Action taken by a group of people working together toward a common goal or purpose.

Example

Collective action is needed to mitigate climate change.

集体行动对于减缓气候变化很重要。

B2 noun /ˈkæt fɪʃ/

Cat fish

鲶鱼

Meaning

a freshwater fish with whisker-like barbels around the mouth, commonly found in ponds and rivers

Example

Catfish is often fried and served with rice in Bengali cuisine.

鲶鱼在孟加拉菜中常被油炸并配米饭。

B2 adjective /kɔːrs/

coarse

粗糙, 粗鲁

Meaning

Rough in texture or manner; not smooth or refined.

Example

The fabric felt coarse to the touch.

这块布料摸起来很粗糙。

B2 adjective /ˌkrɒnəˈlɒdʒɪkəl/

chronological

按时间顺序

Meaning

Arranged in the order in which events happened.

Example

The events were listed in chronological order.

这些事件按时间顺序列出。

B2 noun /ˈklær.ɪ.ti/

clarity

清晰度

Meaning

The quality of being coherent and intelligible; transparency or lucidity.

Example

The speaker's clarity made the concept easy to understand.

演讲者的清晰度使得这个概念变得容易理解。

B2 noun /koʊl/

coal

煤炭

Meaning

a black or dark brown rock used as fuel, formed from decomposed plant matter

Example

The factory still uses coal as its main source of energy.

工厂仍然将煤炭作为其主要的能源来源。

B2 noun /ˈklaɪ.mæks/

Climax

高潮

Meaning

the most intense, exciting, or important point of something; the highest or most intense point in a process

Example

The movie reached its climax during the final battle scene.

电影在最后的战斗场面中达到了高潮。

B2 noun /kleɪ/

clay

黏土

Meaning

a natural material made of fine earth that becomes hard when baked, used for making pottery

Example

The artist molded the wet clay into a beautiful vase.

艺术家把湿黏土塑造成一个美丽的花瓶。

B2 noun /ˈkæp.ʃən/

caption

说明文字

Meaning

a brief explanation or description accompanying an illustration or photograph

Example

The caption under the photo explained who the people were.

照片下方的说明文字解释了那些人是谁。

B2 noun /kraɪst/

christ

基督

Meaning

the title given to Jesus, considered the Messiah in Christianity

Example

Christ is central to Christian faith.

基督是基督教信仰的核心。

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 /ˌkɒmplɪˈkeɪʃən/

complication

并发症

Meaning

A problem or difficulty that makes a situation harder to deal with.

Example

His illness led to serious complications after surgery.

他的病情在手术后导致了严重的并发症。

B2 adjective ˌkɒn.trəˈvɜː.ʃəl

controversial

有争议的

Meaning

Giving rise to public disagreement or heated discussion.

Example

The policy remains controversial.

该政策仍然存在争议。

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。

B2 noun /ˌkɑn.frənˈteɪ.ʃən/

Confrontation

对抗

Meaning

a hostile or argumentative meeting or situation between opposing parties; direct challenge or opposition

Example

The confrontation between the two leaders ended without any agreement.

两位领导人之间的对抗以没有任何协议结束。

B2 adverb /kənˈsɪdərəbli/

Considerably

显著地；相当大地

Meaning

to a notably large degree; significantly; substantially

Example

The price has increased considerably over the past year.

过去一年价格显著上涨。

B2 adjective /ˈklɪn.ɪ.kəl/

clinical

临床的

Meaning

Related to the observation and treatment of patients rather than theoretical study.

Example

The doctor conducted a clinical examination.

医生进行了临床检查。

B2 noun /koʊˈɔːrdɪˌneɪtər/

coordinator

协调员

Meaning

a person who organizes people or activities so that they work well together

Example

The event coordinator managed everything perfectly.

活动协调员完美地管理了一切。

B2 adjective /ˈtʃær.ɪ.tə.bəl/

Charitable

慈善的; 慷慨的; 仁慈的

Meaning

generous in giving to those in need; showing kindness

Example

She is known for her charitable work in the community.

她因在社区的慈善工作而闻名。

B2 adjective kəˈlɛktɪv

collective

集体的

Meaning

Done by people acting as a group; shared by all members of a group.

Example

Victory Day represents our collective pride.

胜利日代表着我们的集体荣誉。

B2 verb /kənˈstreɪn/

constrain

限制

Meaning

to limit or restrict someone or something; to force or compel

Example

The new regulations constrain businesses from polluting the environment.

新规定限制企业不允许污染环境。

B2 noun, verb /kloʊk/

cloak

披风

Meaning

a loose outer garment; to cover, hide, or disguise

Example

The spy cloaked his identity with a false name.

间谍用一个假名字掩藏了他的身份。

B2 noun /ˈkæʃ.uː nʌt/

Cashew Nut

腰果

Meaning

a kidney-shaped nut with a creamy texture and mild flavor

Example

Cashew nuts are often used in cooking and as a healthy snack.

腰果常用于烹饪和作为健康的零食。

B2 noun /sərˈkʌmfərəns/

circumference

周长

Meaning

the distance around the edge of a circle

Example

The teacher asked us to calculate the circumference of the circle.

老师让我们计算圆的周长。

B2 noun /ˈkæp.tɪv/

Captive

俘虏

Meaning

a person who has been taken prisoner or an animal that has been confined

Example

The captive was held in a small cell for several months.

俘虏被关押在一个小牢房里好几个月。

B2 noun /ˈkjuː.bɪ.kəl/

cubicle

办公隔间

Meaning

A small partitioned-off area of a room, typically in an office.

Example

She works in a cubicle with three other colleagues.

她和另外三位同事在一个办公隔间里工作。

B2 noun /ˌkrɛd.ɪˈbɪl.ɪ.ti/

credibility

可信度

Meaning

The quality of being trusted and believed in; trustworthiness.

Example

His credibility as a leader remains unquestioned.

他作为领导者的可信度无可争议。

B2 adjective ˌkæt.əˈstrɑː.fɪk

catastrophic

灾难性的, 毁灭性的

Meaning

Involving or causing sudden great damage or suffering.

Example

Climate change has catastrophic consequences.

气候变化带来了灾难性的后果。

B2 verb /krʌʃ/

crush

Meaning

to press or squeeze something so hard that it is damaged or destroyed

Example

He accidentally crushed the paper cup in his hand.

B2 noun/adjective /kənˈstɪtʃuənt/

constituent

成分 / 选民

Meaning

Noun: A member of a constituency or an essential part of something. Adjective: Being a necessary part of a whole.

Example

The senator met with his constituents to discuss local issues.

参议员与他的选民会面，讨论当地问题。

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。

B2 verb /ˈkærəktəraɪz/

characterize

Meaning

to describe or portray the distinctive features or qualities of someone or something

Example

The author characterizes the hero as brave and selfless.

B2 noun /ˈsaɪkloʊn/

cyclone

气旋

Meaning

a large-scale air mass that rotates around a strong center of low atmospheric pressure; a violent tropical storm

Example

The cyclone caused severe flooding along the coast.

气旋在沿海地区造成了严重的洪水。

B2 adjective /kəmˈpɛlɪŋ/

compelling

引人注目的

Meaning

Evoking interest, attention, or admiration in a powerful way.

Example

She gave a compelling speech about climate change.

她就气候变化发表了引人注目的演讲。

B2 noun /kənˈdʌktər/

conductor

指挥 / 导电材料

Meaning

a person who directs a performance or someone who collects fares on public transport; or a material that conducts electricity

Example

The conductor waved his baton to start the orchestra.

指挥挥动他的指挥棒开始了乐团的演奏。

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。

B2 verb /kəmˈplaɪ/

comply

遵守

Meaning

to act in accordance with a rule, request, or law

Example

All companies must comply with safety regulations.

所有公司必须遵守安全规定。

B2 noun /ˈkaʊn.səl.ər/

counselor

顾问

Meaning

a person trained to give guidance on personal, social, or psychological problems

Example

The school counselor helped the student deal with stress.

学校的顾问帮助学生应对压力。

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。

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 noun ˈkrɪp.toʊˌkɝː.ən.si

cryptocurrency

加密货币

Meaning

Decentralized digital currency operated using blockchain technology.

Example

Bitcoin is the most popular cryptocurrency in the market.

比特币是市场上最受欢迎的加密货币。

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。

B2 noun /ˈkɑn.ʃəns/

Conscience

良心, 道德, 内心的声音

Meaning

an inner feeling or voice viewed as acting as a guide to the rightness or wrongness of one's behavior

Example

His conscience prevented him from lying to his parents about his grades.

他的良心阻止他对父母撒谎，关于他的成绩。

B2 noun /ˈkruː.əl.ti/

Cruelty

残忍; 非人道的待遇; 导致疼痛的行为

Meaning

behavior that causes pain or suffering to others; the quality of being cruel

Example

The documentary exposed the cruelty of factory farming to animals.

纪录片揭示了工厂养殖对动物的残忍行为。

B2 noun /ˈkəʊ.tɪŋ/

coating

涂层

Meaning

A protective or decorative layer applied to a surface.

Example

A protective coating prevents rust formation.

保护涂层可以防止生锈。

B2 adjective /ˈtʃaɪld.laɪk/

Childlike

像孩子一样; 天真和信任; 纯净和简单

Meaning

innocent and trusting like a child; having the good qualities of a child; pure and simple

Example

She maintained a childlike wonder about the world around her.

她对周围的世界保持着孩子般的惊奇。

B2 noun /ˌkɔːriˈændər/

Coriander

香菜

Meaning

aromatic herb with feathery leaves used for flavoring food; also refers to the seeds used as spice

Example

Fresh coriander leaves are sprinkled on top of the curry.

新鲜的香菜叶撒在咖喱上。

B2 verb /kəmˈpraɪz/

comprise

由...组成

Meaning

To consist of or be made up of something.

Example

The committee comprises five members.

委员会由五个成员组成。

B2 noun /kəmˈplaɪ.əns/

compliance

遵守

Meaning

The practice of conforming to rules, regulations, or laws; obedience to orders or instructions.

Example

Schools expect compliance with their rules and policies.

学校期望遵守他们的规则和政策。

B2 noun /kənˈtɛmpt/

contempt

Meaning

a strong feeling of dislike and lack of respect towards someone or something

Example

He spoke with contempt about the corrupt officials.

B2 noun/verb /ˈkɒmplɪmənt/

complement

补充

Meaning

something that completes or goes well with something; to add something that enhances or improves

Example

The scarf complements her outfit perfectly.

围巾完美地补充了她的装束。

B2 noun /ˈtʃɪk piː/

Chick pea

鹰嘴豆

Meaning

round beige legume; protein-rich pulse used in various dishes

Example

Soak the chick peas overnight before cooking them for better digestion.

将鹰嘴豆浸泡一整晚，然后烹饪，以改善消化。

B2 adjective /ˈkrɛd.ɪ.bəl/

credible

可信的

Meaning

able to be believed; convincing

Example

Her explanation was credible enough to convince the committee.

她的解释足够可信，能够说服委员会。

B2 noun /ˈkʊriər/

courier

快递员

Meaning

a person or company that delivers messages, packages, or mail

Example

The courier delivered the documents on time.

快递员准时交付了文件。

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。

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 /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 verb /kənˈfaɪn/

confine

限制

Meaning

to restrict someone or something within certain limits; to keep someone in a closed space

Example

The prisoner was confined to his cell for 23 hours a day.

囚犯每天被关在他的牢房里23小时。

B2 adjective /kəˈrɛspɒndɪŋ/

corresponding

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。

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。

B2 noun /ˈkʊk.uː/

Cuckoo

布谷鸟

Meaning

a bird known for its distinctive call and for laying eggs in other birds' nests

Example

We heard the cuckoo calling from the forest early in the morning.

我们在清晨听到了从森林传来的布谷鸟的叫声。

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。

B2 noun /ˈkænvəs/

canvas

Meaning

A strong, coarse cloth used for tents, sails, or painting.

Example

The artist prepared a canvas for his new painting.

B2 noun /ˈkaʊnsɪlər/

councilor

议员

Meaning

an elected member of a council, especially a local government body

Example

The councilor held a public meeting to discuss local issues.

议员召开了一个公共会议，讨论地方问题。

B2 adjective /kəʊˈhɪə.rənt/

coherent

连贯

Meaning

Logical and consistent; forming a unified whole; clear and easy to understand.

Example

His speech was clear and coherent.

他的演讲清晰且连贯。

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。

B2 adjective /ˌkɒn.fɪˈden.ʃəl/

Confidential

机密; 私人; 应保持秘密的

Meaning

secret; private; intended to be kept secret

Example

Please keep this information confidential.

请保持这些信息的机密性。

B2 noun /kəˈmɪʃənər/

commissioner

专员

Meaning

an official in charge of a particular department or area

Example

The police commissioner addressed the media about the incident.

警察专员向媒体介绍了事件。

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。

B2 adjective /kræmpt/

cramped

狭小, 不舒服地小

Meaning

uncomfortably small or restricted

Example

The room was so cramped that we could barely move.

房间太小了，以至于我们几乎不能移动。

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。

B2 adjective /kruːd/

crude

原油

Meaning

in a natural or raw state; not yet processed or refined

Example

The crude oil is processed into fuel and chemicals.

原油被加工成燃料和化学品。

B2 noun /ˌkɒrəˈspɒndənt/

correspondent

记者

Meaning

A journalist who reports news from a particular place or on a particular subject.

Example

The foreign correspondent reported live from Paris.

外国记者从巴黎进行现场直播报道。

B2 noun kəˈmɒd.ə.ti

commodity

商品

Meaning

A raw material or primary agricultural product that can be bought and sold.

Example

Oil is a valuable commodity in the global market.

石油是全球市场上有价值的商品。

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。

B2 adjective /kənˈdɪʃ.ən.əl/

Conditional

有条件的; 依赖于条件

Meaning

dependent on certain conditions; not absolute

Example

The job offer is conditional upon passing the background check.

工作机会取决于通过背景调查。

B2 verb /kreɪv/

crave

渴望, 强烈的欲望

Meaning

to have a strong desire for something

Example

She craves adventure and often travels to remote places.

她渴望冒险，并经常前往偏远的地方。

B2 noun /kreɪn/

Crane

鹤

Meaning

a large tall bird with long legs and neck; a machine for lifting heavy objects

Example

The graceful crane stood motionless by the water's edge.

优雅的鹤静静地站在水边。

B2 noun ˈsɜːrkjələr ɪˈkɒnəmi

circular economy

循环经济

Meaning

An economic system aimed at eliminating waste and the continual use of resources through reuse, sharing, repair, refurbishment, remanufacturing and recycling.

Example

Adopting a circular economy can reduce waste.

采用循环经济可以减少废物。

B2 verb /tʃænt/

chant

吟诵

Meaning

to sing or recite in a rhythmic way

Example

The monks chant prayers in the temple.

僧侣在寺庙里吟诵祈祷。

B2 noun /ˈkɒm.pɒ.stɪŋ/

composting

堆肥

Meaning

The process of recycling organic waste into fertile fertilizer.

Example

Composting reduces waste and enhances soil fertility.

堆肥减少垃圾并提高土壤肥力。

B2 verb /ˈkɒntəmpleɪt/

contemplate

Meaning

to think deeply and carefully about something; to consider thoughtfully

Example

She sat quietly to contemplate her future plans.

B2 noun /ˈkɒmpoʊst/

compost

堆肥

Meaning

decayed organic matter used as fertilizer

Example

The gardener added compost to enrich the soil.

园丁添加了堆肥来丰富土壤。

B2 noun /kɒd fɪʃ/

Cod fish

鳕鱼

Meaning

A large marine fish with white flesh, commonly used for food

Example

The fisherman caught a large cod fish in the North Atlantic.

渔夫在北大西洋捕到了一条大鳕鱼。

B2 adjective /ˈkɒnʃəs/

conscious

清醒

Meaning

Aware of and responding to one's surroundings; awake.

Example

She was fully conscious after the surgery.

她在手术后完全清醒。

B2 noun /kəmˈpoʊnənt/

component

组件

Meaning

a part or element of a larger whole, especially a machine or system

Example

The engine is the most important component of the car.

引擎是汽车最重要的组件。

B2 adjective /ˈkɒm.pɪ.tənt/

Competent

有能力的; 能干的

Meaning

having the necessary skill or knowledge to do something successfully; capable

Example

She is a competent manager who handles all tasks efficiently.

她是一个能干的经理，能够高效地处理所有任务。

B2 adjective /kəmˈpʌlsəri/

compulsory

强制性

Meaning

Required by law or a rule; obligatory.

Example

Wearing seat belts is compulsory in most countries.

在大多数国家，佩戴安全带是强制性的。

B2 adverb /ˈklɒkwaɪz/

Clockwise

顺时针

Meaning

in the direction that clock hands move; in a circular direction from left to right

Example

Turn the valve clockwise to tighten it.

顺时针旋转阀门以拧紧它。

B2 noun ˈkrɪt.ɪ.kəl ˈθɪŋ.kɪŋ

critical thinking

批判性思维

Meaning

The objective analysis and evaluation of an issue in order to form a judgment.

Example

Critical thinking helps in making informed decisions.

批判性思维有助于做出明智的决定。

B2 noun /ˈkɒləni/

colony

殖民地

Meaning

a territory or community controlled by another country or group of people

Example

India was once a British colony.

印度曾是英国的殖民地。

B2 adjective/verb /kəˈrʌpt/

corrupt

腐败

Meaning

dishonest or morally wrong; to make something impure or evil

Example

The politician was accused of corrupt practices.

这位政治家因腐败行为被指控。

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。