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B2 noun ˌkɒn.fɪ.den.ʃiˈæl.ɪ.ti

confidentiality

保密性
Meaning
The state of keeping or being kept secret or private
Example
Confidentiality is crucial in data security.
保密性对数据安全至关重要。
C1 noun /ˌkɔr.diˈæl.ɪ.ti/

Cordiality

热情; 友善
Meaning
sincere affection and kindness; warm and friendly behavior
Example
The host's cordiality made all the guests feel welcome and comfortable.
主人的热情使所有客人都感到受欢迎和舒适。
C2 adjective /ˈkɒndʒʊɡəl/

conjugal

婚姻的
Meaning
relating to marriage or the relationship between husband and wife
Example
They enjoyed a long life of conjugal happiness.
他们享受了长久的婚姻幸福生活。
C1 verb, noun /klɑːɡ/

clog

堵塞 / 木鞋
Meaning
to block or become blocked; a type of heavy wooden shoe
Example
The sink was clogged with food waste.
水槽被食物废料堵住了。
C2 noun /ˌkæl.sɪ.fɪˈkeɪ.ʃən/

calcification

钙化
Meaning
The process of calcium accumulation in soil, making it hard.
Example
Calcification reduces soil permeability and affects crop growth.
钙化减少了土壤的渗透性，并影响作物的生长。
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。
C2 noun /ˈtʃaɪ.nə roʊz/

China-rose

朱槿
Meaning
a tropical flowering plant with large, showy flowers in various colors
Example
The bright red China-rose flowers decorated the entrance of the house.
鲜红的朱槿花装饰了房子的入口。
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。
C2 verb /kəˈriːn/

careen

失控地移动
Meaning
To move swiftly and in an uncontrolled way, especially in a specific direction.
Example
The car careened down the slippery road.
汽车在滑溜的道路上失控地冲了下去。
C1 verb /ˌkɒm.pɑːtˈmen.təl.aɪz/

compartmentalize

划分
Meaning
To divide into sections or categories; to separate things into compartments.
Example
To increase efficiency, he compartmentalized his work tasks.
为了提高效率，他将工作任务划分开来。
B2 noun /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。
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。
B1 verb /koʊˈɑːpəreɪt/

cooperate

合作
Meaning
to work together; to collaborate
Example
The teams cooperate to achieve their common goals.
团队合作以实现他们的共同目标。
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。
B2 verb /koʊˈɔːrdɪˌneɪt/

coordinate

协调
Meaning
to organize people or things so that they work together effectively
Example
We need to coordinate our efforts to finish the project on time.
我们需要协调我们的努力，以便按时完成项目。
B2 noun/adjective /ˈkæpɪtəlɪst/

capitalist

Meaning
a person who supports or believes in capitalism; a wealthy business owner
Example
The capitalist believes in the freedom of the market.
C2 verb /ˈsɜːrkəmskraɪb/

circumscribe

限制
Meaning
to limit or restrict something within boundaries
Example
The rules circumscribe the powers of the committee.
规则限定了委员会的权力。
B2 verb /ˈkɑːŋkər/

conquer

征服
Meaning
to overcome and take control of; to defeat in war; to master or overcome
Example
The army managed to conquer the enemy territory.
军队成功征服了敌人的领土。
C2 adjective /ˈkæloʊ/

callow

不成熟
Meaning
Inexperienced and immature.
Example
The callow intern made several mistakes on his first day.
那个缺乏经验的实习生在第一天犯了几个错误。
C1 adjective + noun kəˈmendəbəl ɪˈnɪʃətɪvz

commendable initiatives

值得赞扬的倡议
Meaning
Praiseworthy efforts or actions that deserve admiration and approval.
Example
The commendable initiatives aim to raise awareness.
这些值得赞扬的倡议旨在提高意识。
A1 noun /klɑːs/

class

班级
Meaning
a group of students taught together or a category of people or things with shared characteristics
Example
Our class meets every morning at nine.
我们的班级每天早上九点见面。
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。
C1 adjective /ˌkɒzməˈpɒlɪtən/

cosmopolitan

全球化
Meaning
familiar with and at ease in many different countries and cultures
Example
He has a cosmopolitan outlook due to his extensive travels.
由于他的广泛旅行，他拥有全球化的视野。
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。
A2 noun /ˈkjuː.kʌm.bər/

Cucumber

黄瓜
Meaning
a long green vegetable with watery flesh, eaten raw in salads or cooked
Example
I added fresh cucumber slices to my salad.
我在沙拉里加入了新鲜的黄瓜片。
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。
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 adjective /kəmˈpʌlsɪv/

compulsive

强迫的
Meaning
Resulting from or acting on an irresistible urge, especially one that is against one's conscious wishes.
Example
He is a compulsive gambler who cannot stop placing bets.
他是一个强迫症赌博者，无法停止下赌注。
A1 verb /kɔːst/

cost

花费
Meaning
to have a price of; to require payment; to cause loss
Example
This book will cost twenty dollars.
这本书将花费二十美元。
C1 noun /ˈkɜːrfjuː/

curfew

宵禁
Meaning
a rule requiring people to stay indoors after a certain time, usually at night
Example
The city imposed a curfew during the unrest.
城市在骚乱期间实施了宵禁。
C2 verb /kənˈdʒiːl/

congeal

凝固
Meaning
to become thick or solid, especially from cooling
Example
The soup began to congeal after being left on the table.
汤开始在桌子上放置后变稠。
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。
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 /ˈsɪvɪk/

civic

市民
Meaning
relating to a city, town, or the duties of its citizens
Example
The mayor encouraged people to take part in civic activities.
市长鼓励人们参与市民活动。
B2 noun, verb /kjuːb/

cube

立方体
Meaning
As a noun: a solid object with six equal square faces. As a verb: to cut food into small square pieces.
Example
She put a sugar cube in her tea.
她把一块糖放进了她的茶里。
C2 noun /ˌkɑːrt ˈblɑːnʃ/

carte blanche

Meaning
complete freedom to act as one wishes
Example
The manager gave her team carte blanche to design the project.
C2 noun /ˌkæθəˈlɪsɪti/

catholicity

普遍性, 开放思想
Meaning
Universality; broad-mindedness; acceptance of a wide variety of things.
Example
Her catholicity of interests makes her a fascinating person.
她对兴趣的普遍性使她成为一个迷人的人。
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。
C1 adjective /kəmˈplaɪənt/

compliant

顺从
Meaning
Willing to agree with or follow rules, requests, or demands.
Example
She was compliant with all the safety requirements.
她遵守了所有安全要求。
B1 noun /ˈtʃær.ɪ.ti/

Charity

慈善; 慷慨; 利他主义
Meaning
the voluntary giving of help to those in need; kindness and tolerance in judging others
Example
The wealthy businessman donated millions to charity for education.
富有的商人捐赠了数百万用于教育慈善事业。
B1 noun /ˈklaɪənt/

client

客户
Meaning
A person or organization using the services of a professional or company.
Example
The lawyer met with her client to discuss the case.
律师会见了她的客户，讨论案件
C2 adjective kaɪˈmɛr.ɪ.kəl

chimerical

幻想的，不现实的
Meaning
Illusory or impossible to achieve; existing only in imagination.
Example
His chimerical ideas often baffled realists.
他的幻想的想法常常让现实主义者困惑。
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。
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。
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。
C2 noun /ˈkloʊðiər/

clothier

服装商
Meaning
a person or company that makes, sells, or deals in clothes.
Example
The town’s clothier displayed fine suits in his shop window.
城里的服装商在他的店窗里展示了精美的西装。
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。
C2 noun /ˌkɒl.əˈneɪd/

colonnade

柱廊
Meaning
A row of evenly spaced columns supporting a roof, often in classical architecture.
Example
The visitors admired the grand colonnade at the entrance of the temple.
游客们欣赏着寺庙入口处的宏伟柱廊。
C2 noun /ˌkɒntrəpəˈzɪʃən/

contraposition

对立面
Meaning
the act of placing two things in opposition for contrast or comparison
Example
The contraposition of the two theories highlighted their differences.
两种理论的对立面突出了它们的差异。
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 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 /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 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。
C2 noun /ˈkæt.aɪ.ɒn ɪksˌtʃeɪndʒ/

cation-exchange

阳离子交换
Meaning
A chemical process in soil that helps retain nutrients.
Example
The cation-exchange capacity of soil affects plant growth.
土壤的阳离子交换容量会影响植物的生长。
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。
C1 noun kənˈfɔː.mə.ti

conformity

一致性，遵从，合规
Meaning
Compliance with standards, rules, or laws. Behavior in accordance with socially accepted conventions.
Example
Strict conformity to the rules ensures order in society.
严格遵守规则确保社会秩序。
C2 adjective /ˈklɔɪ.ɪŋ/

cloying

腻人的
Meaning
too sweet, rich, or sentimental, making it unpleasant
Example
The dessert was so cloying that I couldn't finish it.
甜点太腻人了，我吃不下去。
C1 noun /krʊk/

crook

骗子
Meaning
a dishonest person, especially a criminal
Example
The police finally caught the crook who had been stealing cars.
警方终于抓住了那个偷车的骗子。
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 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 adjective /ˌkaʊntərɪnˈtuːɪtɪv/

counterintuitive

反直觉的
Meaning
contrary to what one would intuitively expect
Example
His approach seems counterintuitive but it actually works.
他的做法看起来很反直觉，但实际上很有效。
C2 noun /ˈʃɑːrlətən/

charlatan

江湖郎中
Meaning
a person who pretends to have knowledge or skills that they do not really possess; a fraud
Example
The so-called healer was exposed as a charlatan.
那位自称为治愈者的人被揭露为一个江湖郎中。
B2 verb kəˈlæbəreɪt

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。
B1 adjective /ˈkɔːʃəs/

cautious

谨慎
Meaning
careful to avoid potential problems or dangers
Example
She was cautious about trusting strangers.
她在信任陌生人时非常谨慎。
C2 noun /ˈkreɪniəm/

cranium

颅骨
Meaning
the skull, especially the part enclosing the brain
Example
The archaeologists carefully examined the ancient cranium.
考古学家仔细检查了古老的颅骨。
C1 noun /koʊˈɜː.ʃən/

coercion

胁迫
Meaning
The practice of persuading someone to do something by using force or threats.
Example
Cybercriminals use coercion to extract information.
网络犯罪分子使用胁迫手段提取信息。
A2 noun /kæp/

Cap

帽子
Meaning
a head covering with a visor; a protective covering
Example
He wore a baseball cap to protect himself from the sun.
他戴着棒球帽以保护自己免受阳光照射。
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。
C1 noun /kəˈmoʊʃən/

commotion

骚动
Meaning
A state of noisy confusion or disturbance.
Example
The sudden commotion in the market drew everyone's attention.
市场上的突然骚动吸引了所有人的注意。
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。
B2 verb /ˈkeɪtər/

cater

Meaning
To provide food, drinks, or services, usually for an event or group.
Example
The company catered the wedding reception.
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。
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 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 /ˈklʌstər/

cluster

串
Meaning
a group of similar things or people positioned close together
Example
The grapes grew in a tight cluster.
葡萄在一个紧密的串中生长。
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 adjective /ˈkjuːbən/

cuban

古巴的
Meaning
relating to Cuba, its people, or its culture
Example
We enjoyed delicious Cuban coffee at the café.
我们在咖啡馆享用了美味的古巴咖啡。
B1 verb /kənˈvɪns/

convince

说服
Meaning
to make someone believe or feel certain about something
Example
She convinced him to attend the meeting.
她说服了他参加会议。
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。
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。
B2 noun /ˈsɪnəmən/

Cinnamon

肉桂
Meaning
aromatic spice obtained from the inner bark of several tree species
Example
Cinnamon is often used in baking and desserts.
肉桂常用于烘焙和甜点中。
B1 noun /kloʊðz ˈaɪərn/

Clothes iron

熨斗
Meaning
An electric appliance used to remove wrinkles from clothes by applying heat and pressure
Example
I need to use the clothes iron to make my shirt look neat for the meeting.
我需要使用熨斗把我的衬衫弄平整，为了会议。
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。
C2 noun /ˈkæriən/

carrion

腐肉
Meaning
the decaying flesh of dead animals
Example
Vultures feed on carrion left in the fields.
秃鹫在田野中觅食腐肉。
A1 noun /ˈkʌn.tri/

country

国家
Meaning
a nation with its own government and borders
Example
Bangladesh is a beautiful country with rich culture.
孟加拉国是一个拥有丰富文化的美丽国家。
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。
B1 noun ˈkɒn.fər.əns

conference

会议
Meaning
A formal meeting of people with a shared interest, typically one that takes place over several days.
Example
The climate conference emphasized renewable energy.
气候会议强调了可再生能源的重要性。
B2 noun /kloʊv/

Clove

丁香
Meaning
aromatic flower buds of a tree in the family Myrtaceae, used as a spice
Example
She added a few cloves to the mulled wine for extra flavor.
她在热红酒中加入了一些丁香，以增加风味。
B2 noun kənˈsen.səs

consensus

共识
Meaning
A general agreement among all members of a group.
Example
Consensus was reached after long deliberation.
经过长时间的讨论，达成了共识。
B1 noun /kənˈkluː.ʒən/

Conclusion

结论; 结尾; 决定
Meaning
the end or finish of an event, process, or text; a judgment or decision reached by reasoning
Example
The conclusion of the research paper summarized all the important findings.
研究报告的结论总结了所有重要的发现。
C2 noun /ˈkærəm/

Carom

孜然
Meaning
aromatic seeds of a plant used as a spice, especially in Indian cooking
Example
Carom seeds are often used in traditional Indian bread recipes.
孜然种子经常用于传统的印度面包食谱中。
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。
A2 adjective /ˈkreɪzi/

Crazy

疯狂的; 极其愚蠢; 对某事狂热
Meaning
mentally ill; extremely foolish; wildly enthusiastic about something
Example
That's a crazy idea, but it might just work.
这是一个疯狂的想法，但它可能会奏效。
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 verb /kəˈmɛns/

commence

开始
Meaning
to begin or start something
Example
The ceremony will commence at noon.
仪式将在中午开始。
C2 adjective /kənˈdʌktəbl̩/

conductible

导电的
Meaning
capable of being conducted, especially electricity or heat
Example
Copper is highly conductible to electricity.
铜的导电性很高。
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。
B1 adjective kənˈsɪs.tənt

consistent

一致的
Meaning
Acting or done in the same way over time, especially so as to be fair or accurate.
Example
Consistent performance leads to success.
持续的表现导致成功。
C1 noun kənˈsɔː.ti.əm

consortium

联合体
Meaning
An association of several companies or organizations formed to undertake an enterprise beyond the resources of any one member.
Example
The consortium worked collaboratively to build the cable.
该联盟协同合作建设了电缆。
C2 adjective /kəˈprɪʃəs/

capricious

善变的
Meaning
given to sudden and unaccountable changes of mood or behavior
Example
The stock market can be capricious, shifting dramatically without warning.
股票市场可能是善变的，剧烈变化没有警告。
A2 verb /kəmˈpliːt/

complete

完成
Meaning
to finish making or doing something; to bring something to an end
Example
She managed to complete the project on time.
她按时完成了这个项目。
C2 verb /ˈkævəl/

cavil

提出无谓的反对
Meaning
to make petty or unnecessary objections
Example
She caviled at every detail of the plan.
她对计划的每个细节都提出了无谓的反对。
B1 verb /kənˈsʌlt/

consult

咨询
Meaning
To seek advice or information from someone with expertise.
Example
You should consult a doctor before starting the treatment.
在开始治疗之前，你应该咨询医生。
A1 noun /tʃaɪld/

child

孩子
Meaning
a young human being below the age of puberty or below the legal age of majority
Example
The child played happily in the park.
孩子在公园里快乐地玩耍。
C1 noun /ˌkɒnfləˈɡreɪʃən/

conflagaration

拼写错误（来自 'conflagration'）
Meaning
This is a common misspelling of 'conflagration', which means a large, destructive fire.
Example
The term 'conflagaration' is often incorrectly used instead of 'conflagration'.
'conflagaration' 这个词常常被错误地用来代替 'conflagration'。
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 kəˈlɛktɪvɪzəm

collectivism

集体主义
Meaning
The practice or principle of giving a group priority over each individual in it.
Example
Collectivism emphasizes the importance of group over individual interests.
集体主义强调集体利益高于个人利益。
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。
C2 adjective /kɒnˈsæŋɡwɪn/

consanguine

同血缘的
Meaning
Of the same blood or origin; related by birth.
Example
The two families were consanguine through their grandparents.
这两个家庭通过他们的祖父母是同血缘的。
B2 noun /ˈkɒm.ɪt/

Comet

彗星
Meaning
a celestial object consisting of ice and dust that develops a tail when approaching the sun
Example
Halley's Comet appears in the sky every 76 years.
哈雷彗星每76年出现在天空中。
C1 noun /ˈsɛtərə/

cetera

等等
Meaning
Latin for 'the rest' or 'others'; commonly used in the phrase 'et cetera' meaning 'and so on'.
Example
We need to buy pens, paper, notebooks, et cetera.
我们需要购买钢笔、纸张、笔记本等等。
C1 adjective /ˈkrɪm.zən/

Crimson

深红色
Meaning
a deep purplish-red color
Example
The crimson sunset painted the sky with beautiful shades.
深红色的日落将天空涂抹上美丽的色调。
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。
B2 noun /kənˈsʌmp.ʃən/

Consumption

消费
Meaning
The using up of a resource or the amount of a product consumed by consumers.
Example
High energy consumption leads to increased electricity bills.
高能耗导致电费增加。
B2 verb /kənˈfɜːr/

confer

Meaning
to discuss something important or to grant or bestow something
Example
The committee will confer to decide on the new policy.
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。
B1 noun, adjective /ˈkrɪmɪnəl/

criminal

罪犯
Meaning
A person who has committed a crime; relating to crime
Example
The police arrested a dangerous criminal last night.
警方昨晚逮捕了一个危险的罪犯。
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。
A1 noun /kʌp/

Cup

杯子
Meaning
a small, round container, typically with a handle, used for drinking tea, coffee, or other hot beverages
Example
She drank tea from her favorite ceramic cup.
她从她最喜欢的陶瓷杯子里喝茶。
C2 noun /ˈkɒntrəriz/

contraries

对立的事物
Meaning
things that are completely different or opposite to each other
Example
Freedom and slavery are contraries in every sense.
自由与奴隶制在各个方面都是对立的。
B1 verb /tʃuː/

chew

幸福
Meaning
to bite food into smaller pieces with your teeth before swallowing it
Example
You should chew your food properly to help with digestion.
当她获得奖项时，她无法掩饰自己的幸福。