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B2 adjective /kəmˈpætəbl/

compatible

兼容
Meaning
Able to exist or work together without conflict; harmonious.
Example
This software is compatible with both Windows and Mac systems.
该软件与 Windows 和 Mac 系统兼容。
C2 adjective /ˈklæmərəs/

clamorous

喧闹的
Meaning
making a loud and confused noise; expressing strong demands noisily
Example
The clamorous audience demanded an encore from the band.
喧闹的观众要求乐队再来一首歌。
C1 noun /ˈkroʊniˌɪzəm/

cronyism

裙带关系
Meaning
The practice of favoring friends or associates, especially in political appointments or business deals.
Example
The company was accused of cronyism in hiring practices.
该公司因招聘中的裙带关系而受到指控。
C2 noun /ˌkɑːnfɔːrˈmeɪʃən/

conformation

构象
Meaning
The shape, structure, or arrangement of something.
Example
The scientist studied the molecular conformation of the protein.
科学家研究了蛋白质的分子构象。
C1 noun /ˈkɔːrdən/

cordon

警戒线
Meaning
a line or circle of police, soldiers, or guards preventing access
Example
The police set up a cordon around the crime scene.
警方在犯罪现场周围设立了封锁线。
B2 noun /ˈkæʒ.u.əl.ti/

Casualty

伤亡; 受害者; 损失
Meaning
a person killed or injured in a war or accident; a victim of circumstances
Example
The hospital treated many casualties from the car accident.
医院治疗了许多来自车祸的伤者。
B1 noun /ˌsiːiːˈoʊ/

ceo

首席执行官
Meaning
The highest-ranking person in a company, responsible for overall management.
Example
The CEO announced a new strategy for the company.
CEO宣布了公司的一项新战略。
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。
C2 noun /ˌkɒnvəˈluːʃən/

convolution

卷曲，复杂的转折或结构
Meaning
a twist, coil, or a complex and intricate shape or arrangement
Example
The brain has many convolutions that increase its surface area.
大脑有许多卷曲的形状，增加了其表面积。
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 /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。
B2 verb /ˈtʃɛrɪʃ/

cherish

珍惜
Meaning
To hold something dear, to love and protect, or to keep a hope or memory alive.
Example
She cherishes the memories of her childhood home.
她珍惜她童年的家园的回忆。
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。
C1 noun /ˈkɒndɪmənt/

condiment

调味品/酱料
Meaning
a substance such as salt, mustard, or ketchup that is used to add flavor to food
Example
Ketchup is a popular condiment in many countries.
番茄酱是许多国家受欢迎的调味品。
C1 verb /ˈkʌn.dʒər/

conjure

召唤
Meaning
to summon something as if by magic; to imagine vividly
Example
The magician conjured a rabbit out of the hat.
魔术师从帽子里召唤出了一只兔子。
C1 adverb /ˌkɒnfɪˈdenʃəli/

Confidentially

机密地
Meaning
in a confidential manner; secretly; privately
Example
The information was shared confidentially between the two managers.
信息在两个经理之间以机密方式共享。
C1 noun /kəmˈpəʊ.ʒər/

composure

冷静和自我控制的状态
Meaning
The state or feeling of being calm and in control of oneself.
Example
She maintained her composure during the interview.
她在面试中保持了冷静。
C2 noun /ˈkɒmɪti/

comity

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

conniving

阴险的
Meaning
secretly scheming or plotting to help in wrongdoing
Example
He is a conniving politician who manipulates people for power.
他是一个阴险的政治家，利用权力操纵人民。
C1 noun /ˈkɒnsəl/

consul

领事 / 大使
Meaning
an official appointed by a government to live in a foreign city and protect its citizens and interests there
Example
The consul assisted travelers who lost their passports.
领事帮助了那些丢失护照的旅行者。
B2 noun /ˌsɜːrtɪfɪˈkeɪʃən/

certification

认证
Meaning
the process of officially recognizing or confirming that something or someone meets required standards; an official document proving qualification
Example
She received her professional certification after completing the training program.
她在完成培训项目后获得了专业认证。
C1 noun /ˌkɑːr.diˈɒl.ə.dʒɪst/

cardiologist

心脏病学家
Meaning
A doctor specializing in diagnosing and treating heart diseases.
Example
She made an appointment with a cardiologist for her chest pain.
她因胸痛预约了心脏病学家的诊察。
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。
C2 noun /kəˈpriːs/

caprice

反复无常
Meaning
a sudden, unpredictable change of mood or behavior
Example
She bought the expensive dress on a caprice.
她一时兴起买了那件昂贵的裙子。
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。
A2 noun /ˈkɒlɪdʒ/

college

大学
Meaning
An educational institution where students study for degrees or professional qualifications.
Example
She hopes to attend college in the city next year.
她希望明年能在城市的大学就读。
B1 noun /ˈkɑn.træst/

Contrast

对比; 差异; 比较
Meaning
the state of being strikingly different from something else; comparison showing differences
Example
The contrast between city life and rural life is quite remarkable.
城市生活和乡村生活之间的对比相当显著。
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。
C1 adjective /klæd/

clad

穿戴 / 覆盖
Meaning
dressed or covered in a particular way
Example
The knight was clad in shining armor.
骑士穿戴着闪亮的盔甲。
C1 noun ˈkɔː.pəs

corpus

用于语言分析和研究的大型语言数据集合
Meaning
A large collection of linguistic data used for language analysis and research.
Example
Linguists use a corpus to analyze language patterns.
语言学家使用语料库来分析语言模式。
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。
A2 noun /kənˌɡrætʃ.əˈleɪ.ʃənz/

Congratulations

祝贺
Meaning
words expressing praise for an achievement or good wishes on a special occasion
Example
Congratulations on your promotion! You really deserved this success.
恭喜晋升！你真的值得这次成功。
C2 noun /ˈklævɪkəl/

clavicle

锁骨
Meaning
the collarbone, a long bone that serves as a strut between the shoulder blade and the sternum
Example
He fractured his clavicle in the accident.
他在事故中断了锁骨。
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。
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.
B2 adjective /ˈkɒn.trər.i/

Contrary

相反的; 反对的;
Meaning
opposite in nature, direction, or meaning; completely different
Example
Contrary to popular belief, cats can be very social animals.
与流行的看法相反，猫可以是非常社交的动物。
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。
A2 noun /ˈtʃælɪndʒɪz/

challenges

挑战
Meaning
Difficult tasks or situations that test someone's abilities or resources.
Example
Overcoming challenges is the key to personal growth.
克服挑战是个人成长的关键。
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。
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。
A2 noun /ˈkʌm.fərt/

Comfort

舒适; 安逸
Meaning
a state of physical ease and freedom from pain or constraint; relief from distress or anxiety
Example
The soft sofa provided great comfort after a long day at work.
柔软的沙发在长时间工作后提供了极大的舒适感。
C2 noun /ˈkɒn.tjʊ.mə.si/

contumacy

不服从, 固执
Meaning
stubborn refusal to obey authority
Example
His contumacy led to his suspension from the council.
他的不服从导致他被从委员会中停职。
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 verb /kəˈpɪtjʊˌleɪt/

capitulate

投降
Meaning
to surrender or give in after resisting
Example
The army had no choice but to capitulate to the enemy.
军队别无选择，只能投降于敌人。
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。
C1 noun/verb kənˈdʒɛk.tʃər

conjecture

推测
Meaning
An opinion or conclusion formed on the basis of incomplete information; to form an opinion or supposition about something.
Example
The scientist's conjecture was later proven true.
科学家的推测后来被证明是正确的。
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。
A2 verb /ˈkænsəl/

cancel

取消
Meaning
to decide that something planned will not take place
Example
The flight was canceled due to heavy rain.
航班因大雨被取消。
C1 noun /ˈsɛntrɪˌfjuːdʒ/

centrifuge

离心机
Meaning
A machine that spins substances at high speed to separate different components.
Example
The lab technician used a centrifuge to separate the blood cells from the plasma.
实验室技术员使用离心机将血细胞从血浆中分离出来。
C1 noun /kəmˈpʌl.ʃən/

Compulsion

强迫; 强制;
Meaning
the action or state of forcing or being forced to do something; an irresistible urge to behave in a certain way
Example
He felt a strong compulsion to check his phone every few minutes.
他感到强烈的冲动，每隔几分钟就检查一次手机。
C1 noun /tʃɪt/

Chit

便条, 紙條
Meaning
a short note, typically a brief informal letter; a voucher for a sum owed
Example
She left a chit on the table asking him to call her back.
她在桌子上留了一张纸条，要求他回电。
B2 noun /ˈkʌmbæk/

comeback

东山再起
Meaning
A return to a former status or success after a period of decline.
Example
The singer made a remarkable comeback after years of silence.
歌手在沉默多年后取得了显著的东山再起。
C2 verb /kənˈvɑːlv/

convolve

一起缠绕或扭曲;缠绕或交织
Meaning
to roll or twist together; to coil or entwine
Example
The vines convolve around the tree trunk.
藤蔓缠绕在树干周围。
B1 verb /kənˈsuːm/

consume

吃，喝，消费
Meaning
to eat or drink; to use up; to destroy completely
Example
We consume a lot of water during summer.
我们夏天消耗很多水。
C1 adjective /kənˈkluː.sɪv/

Conclusive

决定性的; 终结的; 完全解决问题
Meaning
final; decisive; settling a matter completely
Example
The evidence was conclusive and left no room for doubt.
证据是决定性的，没有留下任何怀疑的空间。
C2 adjective /tʃeɪst/

Chaste

贞洁; 纯洁
Meaning
pure and morally good; abstaining from sexual activity
Example
She lived a chaste and virtuous life.
她过着纯洁而美德的生活。
B2 adjective /ˈklʌm.zi/

clumsy

笨拙的
Meaning
awkward in movement or lacking skill
Example
He is so clumsy that he drops things all the time.
他这么笨，总是把东西掉下来。
C2 noun /ˈkærəˌpeɪs/

carapace

龟或螃蟹的硬壳
Meaning
the hard shell covering the back of some animals like turtles and crabs
Example
The turtle withdrew into its carapace for protection.
乌龟为了保护自己，躲进了它的壳甲。
C1 adjective /koʊˈɪnsɪdənt/

coincident

同时
Meaning
Occurring at the same time; occupying the same position in space or time.
Example
The festival was coincident with the national holiday.
节日与国庆假日是同时发生的。
B2 noun/verb /kjuː/

cue

信号
Meaning
A signal or prompt for action; to give a signal.
Example
The actor waited for his cue before entering the stage.
演员在上台前等待他的信号。
C1 adjective /ˈkɔːrəl/

choral

与合唱团相关
Meaning
Relating to, written for, or performed by a choir or chorus.
Example
The church hosted a choral performance on Sunday.
教堂在周日举办了合唱表演。
B1 adjective kəˈmɜː.ʃəl

commercial

商业
Meaning
Concerned with or engaged in commerce; having profit as a primary aim rather than artistic or other value.
Example
Commercial hubs attract investments.
商业中心吸引投资。
C2 adjective /ˈkɒr.ə.ɡeɪ.tɪd/

corrugated

波纹状或折叠的
Meaning
shaped into ridges and grooves; wrinkled or folded
Example
The roof was made of corrugated metal sheets.
屋顶是由波纹状金属板制成的。
C1 adjective /koʊˈɜːrsɪv/

coercive

强制性
Meaning
Relating to or using force or threats to make someone do something.
Example
The government faced criticism for adopting coercive measures against protestors.
政府因采用对抗议者的强制性措施而遭到批评。
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。
C1 noun /kæsˈkeɪd/

Cascade

瀑布; 一系列阶段或操作
Meaning
a waterfall; a succession of stages or operations
Example
The mountain cascade created a beautiful natural swimming pool below.
山间瀑布在下面形成了一个美丽的自然游泳池。
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。
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。
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。
B1 noun ˈtʃɑː.dʒɪŋ

charging

充电
Meaning
The process of supplying electrical energy to recharge a battery or power source.
Example
Electric vehicle charging stations are increasing in cities.
电动车充电站在城市中越来越多。
B2 adjective /kəˈrɛspɒndɪŋ/

corresponding

相关的
Meaning
matching or related to something
Example
The corresponding page in the book explains the process in detail.
书中的相关页面详细解释了该过程。
B1 noun /kənˈstrʌk.ʃən/

construction

建筑
Meaning
The building of something, typically a large structure.
Example
Construction dust significantly contributes to pollution.
建筑尘土显著促进了污染。
B2 noun /kɔːrd/

cord

绳子
Meaning
a long, thin, flexible string or rope
Example
He tied the package with a strong cord.
他用一根强绳子绑住了包裹。
C1 noun /ˈkɒnfɪdænt/

confidant

知己
Meaning
A person with whom one shares a secret or private matter, trusting them not to repeat it.
Example
She found a true confidant in her childhood friend.
她在她的童年朋友中找到了一个真正的知己。
B2 noun /ˈtʃæpəl/

chapel

小教堂
Meaning
A small church or a room used for Christian worship, often within a larger building.
Example
The couple got married in a small countryside chapel.
这对夫妇在一个小教堂里结婚。
C1 adjective /ˈkælkjʊleɪtɪŋ/

calculating

精明的
Meaning
acting in a scheming and ruthlessly determined way
Example
He had a cold and calculating approach to business.
他在商业上采取了冷酷而精明的态度。
B2 noun /kənˈsɪstənsi/

consistency

一致性, 连贯性
Meaning
The quality of always behaving or performing in a similar way; uniformity.
Example
Consistency in quality is key to customer satisfaction.
质量的一致性是客户满意的关键。
B2 verb, noun /kəˈmjuːt/

commute

通勤
Meaning
Verb: to travel regularly between home and work; Noun: the journey to and from work.
Example
He commutes two hours every day to reach his office.
他每天通勤两小时去上班到他的办公室。
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。
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 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。
C2 noun /kəˈdʒoʊləri/

cajolery

奉承
Meaning
Flattering or coaxing talk intended to persuade someone.
Example
Through cajolery, he convinced his boss to grant him a raise.
通过奉承，他说服了老板给他加薪。
B2 noun/verb /ˈtʃɑːrtər/

charter

包机 / 租赁
Meaning
a written document granting rights or privileges; to hire a vehicle or vessel for temporary use
Example
The company decided to charter a bus for the trip.
公司决定为旅行租用一辆巴士。
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 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。
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。
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。
A1 verb /tʃuːz/

choose

选择
Meaning
to pick or select from several options
Example
I always choose healthy food options.
我总是选择健康的食物选择。
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 adjective kənˈven.ʃən.əl

conventional

传统的
Meaning
Based on or in accordance with what is generally done or believed; traditional, standard, customary.
Example
Many farmers still use conventional farming methods.
许多农民仍然使用传统的农业方法。
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。
C1 adjective /ˈsiːs.ləs/

Ceaseless

不断的；持续的
Meaning
continuing without pause or interruption; endless
Example
The ceaseless rain lasted for three days.
不断的雨下了三天。
A2 noun ˈsen.tərz

centers

中心
Meaning
The middle point of a circle or sphere, equidistant from every point on the circumference or surface; a place or group of buildings where a specified activity is concentrated.
Example
Centers drive regional development.
中心推动区域发展。
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。
C2 adjective /ˈkɒs.ɪ.tɪd/

cosseted

过度溺爱
Meaning
pampered, treated with excessive care and attention
Example
The cosseted child always got what he wanted.
过度溺爱的孩子总是得到他想要的。
B2 adjective /ˈkrɒnɪk/

chronic

慢性
Meaning
Lasting for a long time or constantly recurring, often describing illness.
Example
She suffers from chronic back pain.
她患有慢性的背痛。
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。
C2 noun ˌsɜːkəmˈspekʃən

circumspection

谨慎, 避免风险
Meaning
The quality of being wary and unwilling to take risks; prudence.
Example
His circumspection ensured no mistakes were made.
他的谨慎确保没有犯错误。
C1 noun /ˌkɒnvəˈlɛsns/

convalescence

康复期
Meaning
the period of time spent recovering from an illness or medical treatment
Example
His convalescence lasted for almost two months after the accident.
事故后的康复期持续了近两个月。
C2 noun /kəˈraʊzl/

carousal

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

coffer

箱子
Meaning
A strongbox or small chest for holding valuables, often used metaphorically for funds or financial reserves.
Example
The city's coffers were drained after the costly project.
昂贵的项目后，城市的资金库被耗尽了。
A2 verb /klaɪm/

climb

爬
Meaning
to go up using hands and feet; to ascend
Example
We decided to climb the mountain.
我们决定爬山。
C2 adjective /ˈkoʊltɪʃ/

coltish

Meaning
Playful, energetic, and not fully mature or disciplined.
Example
The coltish boy ran around the field without a care.
C1 verb /ˈkʌl.mɪ.neɪt/

culminate

达到顶点
Meaning
To reach the final or climactic stage of a process or activity.
Example
Years of hard work culminated in his success.
多年的辛勤工作最终以他的成功作为高潮。
C2 verb /ˌkɒntrəˈvɜːrt/

controvert

反驳
Meaning
to dispute or argue against; to contradict
Example
The scientist controversed the previous research findings.
科学家反驳了之前的研究结果。
A1 noun /ˈkʌl.ər/

Colour

颜色
Meaning
the property possessed by an object of producing different sensations on the eye as a result of the way it reflects light; hue, tint, shade
Example
What is your favorite colour for painting the bedroom walls?
你最喜欢的卧室墙面涂什么颜色？
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。
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。
A2 noun /ˌkɒnvəˈseɪʃn/

conversation

对话
Meaning
an informal talk between two or more people, in which ideas, feelings, and thoughts are exchanged
Example
We had a long conversation about future plans.
我们就未来的计划进行了长时间的对话。
B1 adjective ˈkɒmplɛks

complex

复杂
Meaning
Having many interrelated parts or factors; complicated.
Example
The relationship between poverty and education is complex.
贫困与教育之间的关系很复杂。
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。
A2 noun /ˈkɒnsət/

concert

音乐会
Meaning
A musical performance given by one or more singers or musicians.
Example
We went to a concert last night and enjoyed the live music.
我们昨晚去了一场音乐会，并享受了现场音乐。
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。
B2 adjective, noun /ˈkɑːmənpleɪs/

commonplace

常见的
Meaning
ordinary or unremarkable; something that is usual or commonly found
Example
Smartphones have become commonplace in modern life.
智能手机已成为现代生活中的常见事物。
B1 noun /ˈkriːtʃər/

creature

生物
Meaning
A living being, especially an animal.
Example
The forest is full of strange creatures.
森林里充满了奇怪的生物。
B2 adjective /ˈkɒmp(ə)rəbl/

comparable

可比的
Meaning
Able to be likened to something else in size, amount, or quality.
Example
The two products are comparable in quality but differ in price.
这两种产品在质量上可比，但价格不同。
B2 noun /kəmˈpliːʃən/

completion

完成
Meaning
the action or process of finishing something
Example
The completion of the project will take another few weeks.
项目的完成将再需要几周时间。
C2 noun /ˈkæbəˌlɪzəm/

cabalism

卡巴利主义
Meaning
The doctrines, practices, or secretive dealings of a cabal.
Example
The historian wrote extensively about cabalism in the royal court.
历史学家在王室宫廷中广泛写作关于卡巴利主义的内容。
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。
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 /tʃɑːrm/

Charm

魅力; 魔法; 吸引力
Meaning
the power or quality of giving delight or arousing admiration; a magical spell or talisman
Example
Her natural charm and wit made her popular at social gatherings.
她天生的魅力和机智使她在社交聚会中受欢迎。