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C1 noun /kəmˈprɛʃn̩/

compression

压缩
Meaning
The act of pressing or squeezing something into a smaller space.
Example
File compression helps reduce storage requirements.
文件压缩有助于减少存储需求。
C1 noun /ˈkɔːl.drən/

Cauldron

大锅
Meaning
a large metal pot with a lid and handle, used for cooking over a fire
Example
The witch stirred her potion in a large cauldron.
巫婆在一个大锅里搅拌她的药水。
C1 noun /kənˈtʃɛrtoʊ/

concerto

音乐作品
Meaning
a musical composition for one or more solo instruments accompanied by an orchestra
Example
She played a Mozart concerto with the orchestra.
她与乐队一起演奏了莫扎特的协奏曲。
C1 noun /ˈklæmər/

clamor

喧嚣
Meaning
a loud and confused noise, especially of people shouting insistently
Example
The clamor of the protesting crowd filled the square.
抗议人群的喧嚣充满了广场。
C1 noun /ˈʃɪvəlri/

chivalry

骑士精神
Meaning
The medieval knightly system with its moral, social, and religious code; courteous behavior, especially toward women.
Example
The knight lived by the code of chivalry.
骑士遵循骑士精神的规范。
C1 noun /ˌkɒk.əˈtuː/

Cockatoo

凤头鹦鹉
Meaning
a large parrot with a prominent crest that can be raised or lowered
Example
The white cockatoo raised its beautiful crest.
白色凤头鹦鹉举起了它美丽的冠羽。
C1 adjective/verb /ˈkɒn.sə.mət/

consummate

以极大的技巧完成或完善某物
Meaning
To complete or perfect something with great skill
Example
He is a consummate artist with years of experience.
他是一个技艺精湛的艺术家，拥有多年的经验。
C1 verb /kʌl/

cull

Meaning
to select or remove from a larger group, often to reduce numbers
Example
The farmers decided to cull the sick animals from the herd.
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。
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。
C1 noun /kəˈθɑːrsɪs/

catharsis

情感宣泄
Meaning
The process of releasing strong emotions, providing relief.
Example
Writing in her diary was a form of catharsis for her.
在她的日记中写作对她来说是一种情感宣泄的方式。
C1 noun ˈkəmˌpaʊndɪŋ

compounding

复利
Meaning
The process whereby interest is added to an amount of money and future interest is calculated on the total.
Example
Compounding interest increases the value of investments over time.
复利增加投资的价值，随着时间的推移。
C1 noun /kɑːɡ/

cog

轮子或齿轮上的齿
Meaning
A tooth on the rim of a wheel or gear; metaphorically, a minor but necessary part of a larger system.
Example
He felt like just a small cog in a big machine.
他觉得自己只是一个大机器中的小齿轮。
C1 verb /ˌkɒndɪˈsɛnd/

condescend

从高处以友善的态度
Meaning
to behave as if one is superior while being gracious to others
Example
He would not condescend to answer such a trivial question.
他不会屈尊回答如此琐碎的问题。
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。
C1 verb /tʃɑːr/

char

烧焦
Meaning
To burn or scorch something so that it becomes blackened.
Example
The cook accidentally charred the steak.
厨师不小心烧焦了牛排。
C1 noun /kənˈkʌrəns/

concurrence

一致
Meaning
Agreement or union in action, opinion, or occurrence; simultaneous happening of events.
Example
The project was completed with the concurrence of all departments.
这个项目是在所有部门的共识下完成的。
C1 verb ˌsɝː.kəmˈvent

circumvent

巧妙地避免或绕过障碍或规则
Meaning
To cleverly avoid or find a way around obstacles or rules.
Example
He tried to circumvent the security system.
他试图绕过安全系统。
C1 verb /kraʊtʃ/

crouch

Meaning
to bend your knees and lower your body close to the ground
Example
The cat crouched before leaping at its prey.
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。
C1 verb /ˈkaʊər/

cower

因恐惧而蹲下
Meaning
to crouch down in fear
Example
The child cowered behind the sofa during the thunderstorm.
孩子在雷暴中躲在沙发后面。
C1 noun /kənˈsɜːvəˌtɔːri/

conservatory

温室 / 音乐和艺术学校
Meaning
A greenhouse for growing plants or a school for music and the arts.
Example
They grew exotic plants in the conservatory.
他们在温室里种植了异国植物。
C1 adjective /ˈkɒn.keɪv/

concave

凹形
Meaning
curved inward like the inside of a bowl
Example
The mirror had a concave surface that magnified her reflection.
镜子有一个凹形表面，放大了她的倒影。
C1 noun /kuː/

coup

政变
Meaning
a sudden, decisive action that brings about a change, especially in government
Example
The military staged a coup to overthrow the existing regime.
军队发动了一次政变，推翻了现有政权。
C1 noun/verb /ˈkætəpʌlt/

catapult

弹射器
Meaning
A device for launching objects at high speed; to hurl or launch something suddenly.
Example
The invention catapulted him to international fame.
发明将他弹射到国际声誉。
C1 verb /ˈkɒnfɪskeɪt/

confiscate

Meaning
to take something away officially, often as a punishment
Example
The teacher confiscated the student's phone during class.
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。
C1 noun /ˈkɑr.nɪdʒ/

Carnage

屠杀
Meaning
the killing of a large number of people; widespread slaughter
Example
The battlefield was filled with carnage after the brutal war.
战争后，战场上充满了大屠杀。
C1 noun /ˈkɜːrlər/

curler

卷发器
Meaning
A small roller used for curling hair.
Example
She used a curler to style her hair for the party.
她用卷发器为派对造型她的头发。
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。
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。
C1 noun /ˈtʃʌk.əl/

Chuckle

轻微的笑声
Meaning
a quiet or suppressed laugh; to laugh quietly or with amusement
Example
He gave a soft chuckle when he heard the funny joke.
他听到那个有趣的笑话时发出轻轻的笑声。
C1 noun /ˌkɒrəˈneɪʃən/

coronation

加冕礼
Meaning
the act or ceremony of crowning a sovereign or monarch
Example
The coronation of the new king was attended by thousands of people.
新国王的加冕礼有成千上万的人参加。
C1 verb /kəˈmɛmɔˌreɪt/

commemorate

纪念
Meaning
To honor and remember someone or something through a ceremony or action.
Example
The statue was built to commemorate the fallen heroes.
这座雕像是为了纪念牺牲的英雄而建造的。
C1 noun /ˈkɑːrkəs/

carcass

动物尸体
Meaning
the dead body of an animal, especially after being slaughtered
Example
Vultures fed on the carcass left in the field.
秃鹰在田野中啄食尸体。
C1 noun /ˌkɒmpɪˈleɪʃən/

compilation

汇编
Meaning
a collection of things, especially pieces of writing or music, gathered together
Example
The book is a compilation of his best essays.
这本书是他最好的文章合集。
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。
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 adjective ˈklaɪ.mət rɪˈzɪl.i.ənt

climate-resilient

气候适应性强
Meaning
Able to cope with the adverse effects of climate change; sustainable and adaptable.
Example
Climate-resilient crops can survive extreme weather conditions.
气候适应性强的作物能够在极端天气条件下生存。
C1 noun kənˈsjuː.mə.rɪ.zəm

consumerism

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

cohort

同班
Meaning
A group of people with a shared characteristic, usually of the same age or with a common experience.
Example
The study tracked a cohort of students over ten years.
这项研究跟踪了一个由学生组成的同班人群，长达十年。
C1 adjective /kəˈnɒnɪkəl/

canonical

典范的 / 被接受的
Meaning
Conforming to a general rule or accepted standard; officially recognized.
Example
Shakespeare’s works are considered canonical in English literature.
莎士比亚的作品在英语文学中被认为是典范的。
C1 adjective /kəˈləʊ.kwi.əl/

colloquial

口语
Meaning
Used in ordinary conversation rather than formal speech or writing; informal language.
Example
His colloquial expressions made the speech relatable.
他的口语表达让演讲更加生动。
C1 noun /krəˈʃɛndoʊ/

crescendo

声音逐渐增强
Meaning
a gradual increase in loudness or intensity, especially in music
Example
The orchestra built to a powerful crescendo before the finale.
乐队在结尾前逐渐增强了强烈的高潮。
C1 noun /koʊˈhɪr.əns/

coherence

一致性
Meaning
The quality of being logical and consistent; forming a unified whole.
Example
The essay lacked coherence, making it hard to follow.
这篇文章缺乏一致性，难以理解。
C1 adjective /kɜːrt/

curt

简短
Meaning
Rudely brief in speech or manner.
Example
His curt reply made everyone uncomfortable.
他的简短回答让每个人都感到不舒服。
C1 adjective /kənˈtɛmptʃuəs/

contemptuous

轻蔑的, 鄙视的
Meaning
showing or expressing contempt; scornful
Example
She gave him a contemptuous glance.
她给了他一个轻蔑的眼神。
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。
C1 noun /ˈkliː.vər/

Cleaver

切肉刀
Meaning
a heavy knife with a broad blade used for chopping meat or vegetables
Example
The chef used a cleaver to chop the chicken bones.
厨师用切肉刀切鸡骨头。
C1 noun /ˈkɒrənər/

coroner

法医
Meaning
an official who investigates sudden, violent, or suspicious deaths
Example
The coroner determined the cause of death was natural.
法医确定死亡原因是自然的。
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。
C1 verb /ˈsɪvɪlaɪz/

civilize

使文明
Meaning
to bring a society or group to a more developed, organized, or socially acceptable state; to educate and refine behavior
Example
Education can help civilize communities by promoting shared values and respect.
教育可以通过促进共同价值观和尊重来使社区更加文明。
C1 verb/noun /ˈkrɒn.ɪ.kəl/

chronicle

按照事件发生的顺序记录
Meaning
To record events in the order in which they happened; a written record of historical events.
Example
She decided to chronicle her journey through a blog.
她决定通过博客记录她的旅行。
C1 adjective,noun /kənˈtɪn.dʒənt/

contingent

取决于 / 队伍
Meaning
dependent on something else; a group of people representing an organization
Example
Attendance is contingent on prior registration. / A contingent of students attended the conference.
出席取决于事先注册。 / 一个学生代表团参加了会议。
C1 adjective /ˈkɒnvɛks/

convex

凸的，向外弯曲的
Meaning
curved or rounded outward
Example
The lens has a convex shape to focus light.
该镜片具有凸形状以聚焦光线。
C1 adjective kəˈlɒs.əl

Colossal

巨大的
Meaning
Extremely large, gigantic, enormous in size or extent.
Example
The colossal pyramids of Egypt are a marvel of architecture.
埃及的巨大神庙是建筑学的奇迹。
C1 noun /ˌkɒndʒʊˈɡeɪʃən/

conjugation

词形变化
Meaning
the variation of the form of a verb to indicate tense, person, and number
Example
French verbs have complex conjugations.
法语动词有复杂的变位。
C1 noun /ˈtʃænsələr/

chancellor

校长 / 总理
Meaning
A senior state or legal official, or the head of a university.
Example
The chancellor delivered an inspiring speech at the graduation ceremony.
校长在毕业典礼上发表了鼓舞人心的演讲。
C1 noun /ˈkæzəm/

chasm

裂缝 / 巨大差异
Meaning
a deep fissure in the earth's surface or a wide difference between people or ideas
Example
There was a great chasm between the two political parties.
两个政党之间有一个巨大的裂缝。
C1 adjective /ˌkɒmprɪˈhɛnsəbl/

comprehensible

可理解的
Meaning
able to be understood; intelligible
Example
The teacher explained the topic in a comprehensible way.
老师以一种可以理解的方式解释了这个话题。
C1 noun ˌkɒn.əˈteɪ.ʃən

connotation

隐含的或暗示的意义
Meaning
The implied or suggested meaning of a word beyond its literal definition
Example
The word 'home' has a warm connotation of comfort and family.
‘家’这个词有着温暖的含义，代表着舒适和家庭
C1 adjective /ˈkɒz.mɪk/

cosmic

宇宙的, 广阔的
Meaning
relating to the universe or cosmos; vast
Example
Astronomers study cosmic phenomena to understand the universe.
天文学家研究宇宙现象，以理解宇宙。
C1 noun /ˈkæn.ə.pi/

canopy

森林的上层，由树冠形成; 上方遮蔽
Meaning
The upper layer of a forest formed by the crowns of trees; overhead cover.
Example
The rainforest canopy provides shelter to many birds and insects.
雨林的天篷为许多鸟类和昆虫提供庇护。
C1 noun /ˈkɒnsjʊlət/

consulate

领事馆
Meaning
the building or office where a consul works
Example
He went to the consulate to renew his visa.
他去了领事馆续签他的签证。
C1 adjective /kənˈɡrɛʃənl/

congressional

国会的
Meaning
relating to a congress, especially the US Congress
Example
The bill received strong congressional support.
该法案获得了强烈的国会支持。
C1 noun /ˈkærət/

carat

宝石重量单位
Meaning
a unit of weight for precious stones, equal to 200 milligrams
Example
She received a two-carat diamond ring for her engagement.
她收到了一个两克拉的钻石戒指作为订婚礼物。
C1 noun ˈkætəlɪst

catalyst

催化剂
Meaning
A person or thing that precipitates an event or change.
Example
His speech acted as a catalyst for change in the community.
他的演讲成为了社区变化的催化剂。
C1 adjective, verb, noun /ˈkaʊntərfɪt/

counterfeit

伪造的
Meaning
made to look like something genuine in order to deceive
Example
The police seized a batch of counterfeit currency.
警方查获了一批伪钞。
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。
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。
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。
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。
C1 noun /kənˈtɪn.ju.əns/

continuance

持续性
Meaning
the state of continuing or being prolonged; persistence
Example
The continuance of the project depended on securing additional funding.
项目的持续性依赖于确保额外的资金。
C1 adjective /ˈkɔːrdiəl/

Cordial

亲切的; 真诚的; 热情的
Meaning
warmly friendly; sincere; heartfelt
Example
She gave us a cordial welcome at the front door.
她在门口给了我们热情的欢迎。
C1 noun ˌkɒm.pjʊˈteɪ.ʃən

computation

计算
Meaning
The action of mathematical calculation.
Example
Complex computation is required for AI models.
复杂的计算对AI模型来说是必须的。
C1 noun /ˈkɒn.vɔɪ/

convoy

车队
Meaning
a group of vehicles or ships traveling together, often for protection
Example
The military convoy moved through the desert at dawn.
军队车队黎明时穿越沙漠。
C1 adjective /kəˈrəʊsɪv/

corrosive

腐蚀性，损害
Meaning
tending to cause corrosion; harmful or destructive to materials or people
Example
The chemical is highly corrosive and should be handled with care.
该化学物质具有高度的腐蚀性，应该小心处理。
C1 noun /ˈʃæsi/

chassis

车辆底盘
Meaning
the base frame of a vehicle or other wheeled machine
Example
The mechanic examined the car's chassis for damage.
机械师检查了汽车的底盘以查找损坏。
C1 noun /ˈkleɪmənt/

claimant

索赔人
Meaning
a person who makes a claim, especially in a legal or financial context
Example
The claimant filed for compensation after the accident.
索赔人事故后申请赔偿。
C1 noun /ˈkælɪbər/

caliber

口径
Meaning
The quality of someone's ability or character; the internal diameter of a gun barrel.
Example
The university attracts students of high caliber.
这所大学吸引了高口径的学生。
C1 noun /ˈkɒl.ə.bəʊn/

Collar-bone

锁骨
Meaning
either of the pair of bones joining the breastbone to the shoulder blades; clavicle
Example
He broke his collar-bone in the accident.
他在事故中摔断了锁骨。
C1 noun /ˈsɪn.ɪˌsɪz.əm/

cynicism

愤世嫉俗
Meaning
An inclination to believe that people are motivated purely by self-interest; skepticism.
Example
His cynicism made it hard for him to trust anyone.
他的愤世嫉俗让他很难相信任何人。
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。
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。
C1 verb /kənˈsɛptʃuəlaɪz/

conceptualize

构思
Meaning
to form an idea or concept of something in your mind
Example
The artist conceptualized a new design for the exhibition.
艺术家为展览构思了一个新的设计。
C1 verb /kənˈspaɪər/

conspire

密谋
Meaning
to secretly plan with others to do something harmful or illegal
Example
They conspired to overthrow the government.
他们密谋推翻政府。
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。
C1 noun /ˈkruːsɪbəl/

crucible

严峻考验，熔炉
Meaning
a severe test or trial; a container used for heating substances to very high temperatures
Example
The team emerged stronger from the crucible of competition.
团队从竞争的熔炉中走了出来，变得更强大。
C1 noun /kɑːrˈtɒɡrəfi/

cartography

制图学
Meaning
The science or practice of drawing maps.
Example
She studied cartography at university to learn how to design maps.
她在大学学习制图学，以便学会设计地图。
C1 adjective /kræs/

crass

粗鲁的，缺乏敏感性或精致
Meaning
lacking sensitivity, refinement, or intelligence
Example
His crass remarks offended everyone at the meeting.
他的粗鲁言论在会议上冒犯了每个人。
C1 adjective /ˌkɒnsɪˈkwɛnʃəl/

consequential

重要的
Meaning
Having important or significant consequences; resulting from something.
Example
The meeting was consequential for the future of the project.
这次会议对项目的未来至关重要。
C1 noun /kʌˈstoʊ.di.ən/

Custodian

看门人; 守护者; 管理员
Meaning
a person who has responsibility for or looks after something; a caretaker or guardian
Example
The school custodian ensures that all buildings are clean and secure.
学校管理员确保所有建筑物干净和安全。
C1 noun /kənˈtentmənt/

contentment

满足感
Meaning
a state of happiness and satisfaction with what one has
Example
She felt a deep sense of contentment after helping others.
帮助他人之后，她感到深深的满足感。
C1 noun ˌsɛn.trə.laɪˈzeɪ.ʃən

centralization

集中化
Meaning
The concentration of control and decision-making power in a central authority.
Example
Excessive centralization can slow down decision-making.
过度的集中化可能会减慢决策的速度。
C1 adjective /ˈkɜːrsəri/

cursory

草率
Meaning
Hasty and therefore not thorough or detailed.
Example
He gave the report only a cursory glance before the meeting.
他在会议前匆忙地扫了一眼报告。
C1 noun /kəˈpɪl.ər.iz/

capillaries

毛细血管
Meaning
Any of the fine branching blood vessels that form a network between the arterioles and venules.
Example
Broken capillaries cause dark circles.
破裂的毛细血管导致黑眼圈。
C1 verb /kənˈtɛkstʃuəlaɪz/

contextualize

使……有背景
Meaning
to place something in a context or interpret it in relation to its surroundings
Example
The teacher contextualized the historical event to make it more relevant for students.
老师将历史事件置于背景中，以使其对学生更加相关。
C1 noun /kənˈtɪnjuəm/

continuum

连续体
Meaning
A continuous sequence in which adjacent elements are not perceptibly different from each other, but the extremes are quite distinct.
Example
Life and death are often seen as part of the same continuum.
生与死常常被视为同一连续体的一部分。
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 /kənˈviːn/

convene

集合，召集会议或集会
Meaning
to come together or assemble, especially for a meeting or formal gathering
Example
The board will convene tomorrow to discuss the new policy.
董事会将在明天召开，讨论新的政策。
C1 adjective /kənˈvɜːrdʒənt/

convergent

汇聚的
Meaning
tending to move toward a common point or result
Example
The two rivers have a convergent path before entering the lake.
这两条河流在进入湖泊之前有一条汇聚路径。
C1 noun /krʌks/

crux

关键
Meaning
the most important or decisive point of an issue
Example
The crux of the problem lies in poor communication.
问题的关键在于沟通不畅。
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。
C1 noun /ˈkɒnɪfər/

conifer

针叶树
Meaning
a type of tree that bears cones and evergreen needle-like leaves, such as pine or fir
Example
The forest is dominated by conifers like pine and spruce.
森林由松树和云杉等针叶树主导。
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。
C1 noun kəˈmjuːnɪti ˈsɜːrvɪs aɪˈdiːəlz

community service ideals

社区服务理念
Meaning
Principles and standards of serving the community for social good.
Example
Community service ideals must be taught in schools.
社区服务理念必须在学校教授。
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 /ˈkɑːrdəməm/

Cardamom

豆蔻
Meaning
aromatic seeds from a plant in the ginger family, used as a spice
Example
The recipe calls for a pinch of ground cardamom.
食谱中需要一撮磨碎的豆蔻。
C1 adjective /kənˈsɛntrɪk/

concentric

同心的
Meaning
having a common center, as in circles or spheres
Example
The artist drew concentric circles on the canvas.
艺术家在画布上画了同心圆。
C1 noun /kɒzˈmɒlədʒi/

cosmology

宇宙学
Meaning
the science of the origin and development of the universe
Example
She studied cosmology to understand the origins of the universe.
她学习了宇宙学以理解宇宙的起源。
C1 adjective, noun /ˈkeɪnaɪn/

canine

与狗有关的 / 犬齿
Meaning
Relating to dogs; also refers to the pointed teeth in humans and animals
Example
The police trained a canine unit for search operations.
警察训练了一个警犬单位进行搜寻工作。
C1 adjective /kənˈdʒenɪtl/

congenital

先天的
Meaning
existing from birth, usually describing a disease or condition
Example
The child was born with a congenital heart defect.
这个孩子出生时就有先天性心脏缺陷。
C1 noun /ˈkɒndɪmənts/

condiments

调味品或酱料
Meaning
Seasonings or sauces used to add flavor to food.
Example
Ketchup and mustard are popular condiments for burgers.
番茄酱和芥末是汉堡的常见调味品。
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。
C1 adjective /kəˈmɛmərətɪv/

commemorative

纪念的
Meaning
Serving as a reminder or in honor of a person or event.
Example
They issued a commemorative coin for the independence anniversary.
他们发行了一枚纪念币，庆祝独立纪念日。
C1 adjective /kəmˈpensətɔːri/

compensatory

赔偿性的
Meaning
serving to make up for a loss, damage, or injury
Example
The court awarded him compensatory damages.
法院判给他赔偿性赔偿金。
C1 adjective /ˈkjʊərəbl/

curable

可治愈的
Meaning
Able to be cured or healed.
Example
The doctor assured her that the disease was curable.
医生向她保证，这种疾病是可治愈的。
C1 noun, verb /klɒt/

clot

血块
Meaning
a thick mass of coagulated liquid, especially blood; to form such a mass.
Example
The doctor removed a blood clot from the patient.
医生从病人身上取出了血块。
C1 adjective ˌkɑːr.sɪ.nəˈdʒen.ɪk

carcinogenic

致癌的
Meaning
Having the potential to cause cancer in living tissue.
Example
Processed meat contains carcinogenic compounds.
加工肉类含有致癌的化合物。
C1 noun sɪˈmɛntɪd ɡreɪv

cemented grave

水泥墓
Meaning
A grave that is constructed with cement for permanence.
Example
The cemented grave of the martyrs was seen near the river.
烈士的水泥墓被看见在河边。