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B1 noun/verb /ˈkɒmplɪmənt/

compliment

恭维
Meaning
a polite expression of praise or admiration; to politely praise someone
Example
She complimented him on his excellent presentation.
她对他的精彩演讲表示了恭维。
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。
A2 noun tʃɔɪs

choice

选择
Meaning
An act of selecting or making a decision when faced with two or more possibilities.
Example
Choice enhances decision-making.
选择增强决策能力。
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。
B1 adjective /kənˈvɪnst/

convinced

确信的
Meaning
completely certain or sure about something
Example
She was convinced that he was telling the truth.
她确信他在说实话。
C1 verb /kənˈstruː/

construe

解释
Meaning
to interpret or understand the meaning of something in a particular way
Example
His words could be construed as a threat.
他的话可以被理解为威胁。
B2 noun /kənˌfɪɡəˈreɪʃən/

configuration

配置
Meaning
an arrangement of parts or elements in a particular form or structure
Example
The configuration of the system needs to be adjusted for better performance.
系统配置需要调整以提高性能。
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。
A2 noun /ˈkrɒk.ə.daɪl/

Crocodile

鳄鱼
Meaning
a large reptile with a long mouth and sharp teeth that lives in rivers and lakes in hot countries
Example
The crocodile slowly moved through the murky water.
鳄鱼缓慢地穿过浑浊的水域。
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 noun kjuːz

cues

线索
Meaning
Signals or hints from conversation or environment that help understanding
Example
Facial expressions provide cues about a person's emotions.
面部表情提供关于一个人情绪的线索。
B2 noun; verb /ˈkætəlɒɡ/

catalogue

目录
Meaning
a complete list of items, typically one in alphabetical or systematic order; to make a systematic list of items
Example
The library decided to catalogue all new books digitally.
图书馆决定以数字方式编目所有新书。
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 /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。
C1 noun ˌkɒn.ʃiˈen.ʃəs.nəs

conscientiousness

责任心
Meaning
The quality of wishing to do one's work or duty well and thoroughly; diligence.
Example
Her conscientiousness in work led to a well-organized project.
她在工作中的责任心使得项目井然有序。
B2 noun /tʃʌŋk/

chunk

块 / 大块
Meaning
a thick or solid piece of something
Example
She cut the cake into large chunks.
她把蛋糕切成大块。
B2 adverb /kənˈtɪnjuəsli/

Continuously

连续不断地; 持续; 不间断
Meaning
without interruption; in an unbroken sequence
Example
The machine operates continuously for 24 hours.
机器持续运行24小时。
B2 noun /ˈkænən/

Cannon

大炮
Meaning
large heavy gun that fires cannonballs or shells
Example
The castle was defended by several large cannons.
城堡由几门大加农炮保卫。
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。
B1 noun /tʃiːf/

chief

首领
Meaning
a leader or person in charge of a group or organization
Example
The chief of the village made an important decision.
村庄的首领做出了一个重要的决定。
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。
B2 noun /ˌkɒnsərˈveɪʃən ˈmuːvmənt/

Conservation Movement

自然保护运动
Meaning
A political, environmental, and social movement that seeks to protect natural resources including plant and animal species as well as their habitat for the future.
Example
The conservation movement began in the 19th century to protect wildlife.
自然保护运动在19世纪开始，旨在保护野生动物。
C1 adjective ˈkɒn.təm.plə.tɪv

contemplative

沉思的或冥想的
Meaning
Expressing or involving prolonged thought; meditative and reflective.
Example
He spent a contemplative evening reflecting on his decisions.
他度过了一个沉思的晚上，反思他的决定。
C2 adjective /kəmˈbʌstɪbəl/

combustible

可燃的
Meaning
Capable of catching fire and burning easily.
Example
Dry leaves are highly combustible.
干叶子非常易燃。
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。
C2 noun /ˈkɔːldrən/

caldron

大铁锅
Meaning
A large metal pot used for boiling liquids or cooking over an open fire.
Example
The witch stirred her potion in a bubbling caldron.
女巫在一个冒泡的锅里搅拌她的药水。
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 adjective /ˈsɜːrkjələr/

circular

圆形的
Meaning
shaped like a circle; round in form
Example
The kids sat in a circular arrangement around the campfire.
孩子们围坐在篝火旁，形成圆形的布局。
C1 noun /ˈkriː.dəns/

credence

可信度, 信任
Meaning
belief in or acceptance of something as true
Example
The witness gave credence to the defendant's alibi.
证人给予被告的不在场证明可信度。
B1 noun /səˈlɛbrɪti/

celebrity

名人
Meaning
a famous person, especially in entertainment or sports
Example
The celebrity was surrounded by fans at the airport.
这位名人在机场被粉丝围住了。
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。
C2 adjective /ˌkæləˈrɪfɪk/

calorific

高热量的
Meaning
Relating to the amount of energy contained in food or fuel.
Example
Chocolate is highly calorific, so it should be eaten in moderation.
巧克力热量很高，所以应该适量食用。
B1 verb /klæp/

clap

Meaning
To strike the palms of the hands together, usually to express approval or create a sharp sound.
Example
The audience began to clap loudly after the performance.
A2 verb /ˈkʌvər/

cover

覆盖
Meaning
to put something over or upon something else to protect or conceal
Example
Please cover the food to keep it fresh.
请把食物盖上，以保持新鲜。
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。
C1 noun /ˈtʃæriət/

Chariot

战车
Meaning
an ancient horse-drawn vehicle used in warfare and racing
Example
The warrior rode his chariot into battle with great courage.
战士带着他的战车勇敢地冲向了战斗。
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。
A2 noun /ˈtʃaɪldhʊd/

childhood

童年
Meaning
the period of being a child
Example
She spent her childhood in a small village.
她在一个小村庄度过了她的童年。
A2 adjective /ˈkeər.ləs/

Careless

粗心的; 疏忽的; 不注意的; 漫不经心的;
Meaning
not giving sufficient attention or thought to avoiding harm or errors; negligent; inattentive
Example
His careless driving caused a serious accident on the highway.
他粗心的驾驶导致高速公路上发生了一起严重的事故。
C1 noun /ʃəˈmiːz/

Chemise

睡裙
Meaning
a woman's loose-fitting undergarment or dress hanging straight from the shoulders
Example
The vintage chemise was made of delicate lace and silk.
这款复古睡裙由精美的蕾丝和丝绸制成。
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 noun /ˈkɒləmnɪst/

columnist

专栏作家
Meaning
a journalist who regularly writes articles or opinions for a newspaper or magazine
Example
The columnist wrote an article about climate change.
专栏作家写了一篇关于气候变化的文章。
C1 noun /ˈkaʊərdɪs/

cowardice

懦弱
Meaning
lack of courage; behavior showing fear
Example
His cowardice prevented him from speaking up.
他的懦弱让他无法发言。
C2 verb /kædʒ/

cadge

乞讨
Meaning
To beg or obtain something, especially food or money, without paying for it.
Example
He tried to cadge a free meal from the restaurant.
他试图从餐厅要一顿免费的饭。
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。
A2 noun /ˈsen.tər/

center

中心
Meaning
A place or building designated for a particular activity or service.
Example
The first robotic surgery center was established in Rangpur.
第一个机器人手术中心在兰普尔建立。
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 /kraɪm/

crime

犯罪
Meaning
An illegal act punishable by law.
Example
The police are investigating the crime.
警方正在调查犯罪。
A2 noun /keɪdʒ/

Cage

笼子
Meaning
a structure with bars or wire for keeping birds or animals
Example
The parrot lives in a large cage.
鹦鹉生活在一个大笼子里。
B1 noun /ˈsɛrəˌmoʊni/

ceremony

Meaning
A formal event or occasion, often with rituals and traditions.
Example
The graduation ceremony was held in the university hall.
B1 noun /ˈkɔːrɪdɔːr/

corridor

一条连接多个房间的长通道
Meaning
a long passage in a building from which doors lead into rooms
Example
The students waited quietly in the corridor.
学生们在走廊里安静地等待。
C1 verb /kənˈsaɪn/

consign

托付
Meaning
to deliver something to a person or place, often for selling or safekeeping
Example
He consigned the package to the shipping company.
他将包裹交给了运输公司。
B1 adjective /ˈkɒn.fɪ.dənt/

Confident

自信的; 确信的; 有信心的
Meaning
self-assured; certain; having belief in one's abilities
Example
She felt confident about her performance in the exam.
她对自己在考试中的表现充满信心。
B2 noun /kʌlt/

cult

邪教
Meaning
a system of religious veneration and devotion directed toward a particular figure or object
Example
The cult followed their leader with great devotion.
邪教以极大的献身精神追随他们的领袖。
A2 noun /ˈkɑr.pɪt/

Carpet

地毯
Meaning
a floor covering made from thick woven fabric
Example
The Persian carpet in the living room was a family heirloom.
客厅里的波斯地毯是家族的传家宝。
C1 adjective /kənˈtɪɡ.ju.əs/

contiguous

相邻
Meaning
sharing a common border; touching
Example
The two continguous houses shared a wall.
这两座相邻的房子共享了一面墙。
C1 noun /kənˈtɪn.dʒən.si/

contingency

应急计划
Meaning
A provision for an unforeseen event or circumstance, especially in financial planning.
Example
The company has a contingency plan for economic downturns.
公司有一个应急计划来应对经济衰退。
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。
B2 adjective ˈkɒɡnɪtɪv

cognitive

认知的
Meaning
Related to mental processes of perception, memory, judgment, and reasoning.
Example
Cognitive functions improve with practice and learning.
认知功能通过练习和学习得到改善。
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。
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。
B1 verb /krɔːl/

crawl

爬行
Meaning
to move slowly on hands and knees; to move very slowly
Example
The baby crawled across the floor to reach the toy.
宝宝爬过地板去拿玩具。
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。
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。
A2 noun, verb /kɒf/

cough

咳嗽
Meaning
a sudden noisy release of air from the lungs to clear the throat or airway; to expel air suddenly from the lungs with a cough
Example
He has a bad cough and stayed home today.
他咳嗽得很厉害，所以今天待在家里。
B2 noun kənˌtæm.ɪˈneɪ.ʃən

contamination

污染
Meaning
The process of making something less pure by exposure to or addition of a poisonous or polluting substance.
Example
Contamination of air leads to health issues.
空气污染导致健康问题。
C2 noun /ˈkætɪˌkɪzəm/

catechism

教义问答
Meaning
A summary of religious principles often in the form of questions and answers; also a set of fixed questions or beliefs.
Example
The priest taught the children the catechism every Sunday.
牧师每周日都教孩子们教义问答。
C1 noun kəˈrəʊ.ʒən

corrosion

腐蚀
Meaning
The gradual destruction of materials by chemical or electrochemical reaction, especially of metals by oxidation.
Example
Corrosion in pipes leads to leakage.
管道中的腐蚀导致泄漏。
A2 adjective /ˈkeər.fəl/

Careful

小心的; 警觉的; 细心的
Meaning
taking care to avoid potential problems or dangers; cautious; attentive
Example
Be careful when crossing the busy street during rush hour.
过马路时要小心，尤其是高峰时段。
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。
C1 adjective sɪˈlɛstʃəl

celestial

天体
Meaning
Positioned in or relating to the sky, or outer space as observed in astronomy.
Example
The celestial bodies in the sky were clearly visible last night.
天空中的天体在昨晚清晰可见。
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.
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。
C1 noun /koʊlt/

Colt

小马驹
Meaning
a young male horse, especially one under four years old
Example
The farmer trained the young colt to accept a saddle.
农民训练年轻的小马驹来接受马鞍。
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。
C2 noun /ˈtʃaɪ.nə bɑːks/

China box

月橘
Meaning
a small evergreen shrub with tiny white fragrant flowers
Example
The China box plant produced clusters of small white flowers.
月橘植物开出了成簇的小白花。
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 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。
B1 noun /ˈkwaɪər/

choir

合唱团
Meaning
An organized group of singers, typically performing in church services or concerts.
Example
The choir sang beautifully during the ceremony.
合唱团在仪式中唱得非常美丽。
B2 verb /ˈkɑːmpənseɪt/

compensate

赔偿
Meaning
to give something to make up for loss or damage; to counterbalance
Example
The company will compensate employees for overtime work.
公司将为加班支付赔偿。
B2 noun, adjective /ˈkɒrəl/

coral

珊瑚
Meaning
a hard, rock-like marine organism formed by tiny sea animals; a pinkish-orange color resembling coral
Example
The coral in the reef provides shelter for many sea creatures.
珊瑚礁中的珊瑚为许多海洋生物提供庇护。
C1 noun /ˈtʃæs.tɪ.ti/

Chastity

贞洁; 处女; 节制;
Meaning
the practice of refraining from extramarital or premarital sexual relations; sexual purity
Example
Many religious traditions value chastity as a virtue of moral purity.
许多宗教传统把贞洁看作是一种道德纯洁的美德。
C2 adjective /ˈkɒndaɪn/

condign

应得的
Meaning
deserved, appropriate, and fitting (especially punishment)
Example
The criminal received condign punishment for his crimes.
罪犯因其罪行受到了应得的惩罚。
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 noun /ˈkɒmənˌtɛri/

commentary

评论
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 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 verb /ˈkæstɪˌɡeɪt/

castigate

严厉批评
Meaning
To criticize someone severely or to punish harshly.
Example
The teacher castigated the students for their poor behavior.
老师因学生不良行为而严厉批评他们。
C1 noun koʊˈhisɪv ˈjunɪts

cohesive units

凝聚的单元
Meaning
Groups or organizations that work together as unified wholes, with members closely bound together.
Example
Early humans formed cohesive units for survival.
早期人类为了生存，形成了凝聚的单元。
B1 adverb /ˈkɒmənli/

commonly

通常
Meaning
usually or by most people
Example
This phrase is commonly used in everyday speech.
这个短语通常在日常语言中使用。
C1 adjective ˈkrɪp.tɪk

cryptic

神秘的, 隐晦的, 模糊的
Meaning
Having a meaning that is mysterious or obscure; difficult to understand.
Example
The message was cryptic and hard to decipher.
消息是神秘的，很难解读。
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。
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 noun /ˈkɒntrətɑː̃/

contretemps

意外争执
Meaning
an unexpected and unfortunate event or disagreement; a minor dispute
Example
There was a small contretemps between the two colleagues during the meeting.
会议期间，两位同事之间发生了一个小的意外争执。
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 /ˈsɛnsəs/

census

人口普查
Meaning
An official count or survey of a population, typically recording various details of individuals.
Example
The government conducted a census to update demographic data.
政府进行了人口普查，以更新人口统计数据。
C1 noun /ˈkɒntrəbænd/

contraband

走私货物
Meaning
goods that are illegal to import, export, or possess
Example
The police seized a shipment of contraband cigarettes.
警方查获了一批走私香烟。
B2 noun /kəmˈplek.ʃən/

Complexion

肤色
Meaning
the natural color, texture, and appearance of a person's skin, especially on the face
Example
Her fair complexion glowed beautifully in the morning sunlight.
她的肤色在早晨的阳光下美丽地发光。
B2 noun /kɒk/

Cock

公鸡
Meaning
an adult male chicken
Example
The cock crowed loudly at dawn to wake everyone up.
公鸡在黎明时分大声啼叫，唤醒了所有人。
C1 noun /kənˈfɔːrmɪst/

conformist

盲从者
Meaning
A person who uncritically conforms to established practices or standards.
Example
She was labeled a conformist for always following the crowd.
她因为总是跟随人群而被贴上了盲从者的标签。
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。
C1 verb /kliːv/

cleave

劈开, 切割
Meaning
to split or divide; to cut through forcefully
Example
He used an axe to cleave the wood.
他用斧头劈开木材。
B1 noun /ˈkætəɡɔːri/

category

类别
Meaning
a class or division of things regarded as having particular shared characteristics
Example
Books are arranged by category in the library.
书籍在图书馆按类别排列。
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。
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 noun /ˈkʌvən/

coven

女巫集会
Meaning
a group or gathering of witches
Example
The witches met secretly in a coven in the forest.
女巫们在森林中的一个女巫集会中悄悄聚集。
C2 noun ˌkɒdʒɪˈteɪʃən

cogitation

沉思, 思考
Meaning
The action of thinking deeply about something; contemplation
Example
After much cogitation, he made the final decision.
经过深思熟虑后，他做出了最终决定。
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。
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。
B1 noun /ˈkɒləm/

column

Meaning
A vertical structure that supports a building; also a section of text arranged vertically in a newspaper or table.
Example
The ancient temple had tall marble columns.
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。
C1 adjective /kɔɪ/

coy

害羞的, 内向的
Meaning
reluctant to give details or reveal feelings; shy or reserved
Example
She gave a coy smile when asked about her plans.
当被问及她的计划时，她露出了一丝害羞的微笑。
C1 noun /saɪˈteɪʃən/

citation

引用
Meaning
a quotation from or reference to a book, paper, or author
Example
The research paper included a citation from Shakespeare.
研究论文中包含了莎士比亚的引用。
C2 verb /ˈtʃæfɪŋ/

chaffing

戏弄
Meaning
Teasing or joking in a lighthearted way.
Example
They were chaffing each other during lunch.
他们在午餐时互相开玩笑。
A2 verb /kənˈtɪnjuː/

continue

继续
Meaning
To keep happening, existing, or doing something without stopping.
Example
The rain will continue throughout the night.
雨水会持续整晚。
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。
C1 noun /kənˈsiːt/

conceit

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

cavern

洞穴
Meaning
a large cave or chamber in a cave
Example
The explorers entered a dark cavern beneath the mountain.
探险者进入了山下的一个黑暗洞穴。
B2 noun /ˈkætəlɔːɡ/

catalog

目录
Meaning
a complete list of items, typically arranged systematically
Example
The library provides an online catalog of all available books.
图书馆提供所有可用书籍的在线目录。
B2 noun /ˈkɒn.ʃəs.nəs/

consciousness

意识
Meaning
The state of being aware of and able to think about one's existence, sensations, thoughts, and surroundings.
Example
Meditation helps improve consciousness and clarity of thought.
冥想有助于提高意识和思维的清晰度。
C1 noun sɜːrˈkeɪdiən ˈrɪðəm

circadian rhythm

生物钟
Meaning
The body's natural sleep-wake cycle that occurs within 24 hours
Example
Exposure to natural light regulates the circadian rhythm.
暴露在自然光下会调节生物钟。
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。