B1 noun /kənˈfjuː.ʒən/

Confusion

混乱, 迷惑, 混淆

Meaning

lack of understanding; uncertainty; the state of being bewildered or unclear in one's mind

Example

There was confusion about the meeting time, so half the team arrived late.

关于会议时间存在混淆，因此一半团队迟到了。

B1 verb /ˈkæptʃər/

capture

捕获

Meaning

to take control of something or someone by force

Example

The soldiers managed to capture the enemy base.

士兵们成功地占领了敌人的基地。

B1 noun /ˈkærɪdʒ/

carriage

马车

Meaning

a vehicle, typically a four-wheeled one, used for transporting goods or people, especially in the past

Example

The royal family traveled in a beautiful carriage during parades.

王室家族在游行期间乘坐了一辆美丽的马车。

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 /kəˈrɛkʃən/

correction

修正

Meaning

the action or process of correcting something

Example

The teacher made a correction to the student's essay.

老师对学生的文章进行了修正。

B1 noun ˈtʃæt.dʒiː.piː.tiː

ChatGPT

基于语言的人工智能模型

Meaning

A language-based artificial intelligence model designed for conversational interactions.

Example

ChatGPT helps users generate human-like text efficiently.

ChatGPT帮助用户高效生成类似人类的文本。

B1 noun kəˈmɪt.mənt

commitment

承诺

Meaning

A promise or firm decision to do something; the state or quality of being dedicated to a cause or activity.

Example

The president reaffirmed his commitment to environmental protection.

总统重申了他对环境保护的承诺。

B1 noun /ˈsɪtɪzən/

citizen

公民

Meaning

a legally recognized subject or national of a state

Example

Every citizen has the right to vote.

每个公民都有投票权。

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。

B1 noun /keɪv/

Cave

洞穴; 空洞;

Meaning

a large underground chamber in a hill or cliff; a hollow space in rock

Example

The explorers discovered ancient paintings on the cave walls.

探险者在洞穴的墙壁上发现了古老的画作。

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。

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。

B1 adjective /ˈklæsɪkəl/

classical

经典或传统

Meaning

relating to ancient Greek or Roman culture, or representing traditional excellence in art, music, or literature

Example

She loves listening to classical music while studying.

她喜欢在学习时听古典音乐。

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.

B1 verb /tʃɒp/

chop

切

Meaning

to cut with a sharp tool; to cut into pieces

Example

She chops vegetables for dinner.

她为晚餐切蔬菜。

B1 noun /kənˈviː.ni.əns/

Convenience

便利

Meaning

the state of being able to proceed with something without difficulty; a thing that contributes to an easy way of life

Example

The convenience of online shopping has changed how people buy products.

在线购物的便利改变了人们购买产品的方式。

B1 adjective /kəmˈpetətɪv/

competitive

竞争的

Meaning

relating to or characterized by competition; having a strong desire to win or be more successful

Example

She has a competitive spirit that drives her to excel.

她有一种竞争精神，推动她追求卓越。

B1 verb /kruːz/

cruise

幸福

Meaning

to travel smoothly at a moderate speed, especially for pleasure

Example

They decided to cruise along the coast during their vacation.

她无法掩饰当她收到奖项时的幸福。

B1 noun /ˌkænsəˈleɪʃən/

cancellation

取消

Meaning

the act of stopping something that was planned or scheduled; the act of nullifying or invalidating something

Example

The airline announced the cancellation of several flights due to bad weather.

由于恶劣天气，航空公司宣布了航班取消。

B1 noun /ˌkɒmbɪˈneɪʃən/

combination

组合 / 混合

Meaning

The act of joining or mixing two or more things together.

Example

This dish is a perfect combination of sweet and spicy flavors.

这道菜是甜味和辛辣味的完美组合。

B1 noun /kæˈʃɪər/

Cashier

收银员

Meaning

a person who handles payments and transactions in a store or bank

Example

The cashier scanned all the items and calculated the total bill.

收银员扫描了所有商品并计算了总账单。

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。

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 /kənˌfɜːˈmeɪʃən/

confirmation

确认

Meaning

the action of confirming something or the state of being confirmed

Example

She received a confirmation email for her appointment.

她收到了她预约的确认电子邮件。

B1 noun /ˈtʃɪl.i ˈpaʊ.dər/

Chilli Powder

辣椒粉

Meaning

a spice made from ground dried chili peppers, used to add heat and flavor to food

Example

Add two teaspoons of chilli powder to make the dish spicier.

加入两茶匙辣椒粉使菜肴更辛辣。

B1 adjective /ˈkæʒ.u.əl/

Casual

轻松和无忧; 偶然发生; 非正式

Meaning

relaxed and unconcerned; happening by chance; informal

Example

He wore casual clothes to the party.

他穿着休闲衣服去参加了聚会。

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。

B1 adverb /ˈkeərləsli/

carelessly

粗心地

Meaning

without care or attention; in a negligent or reckless manner

Example

He carelessly left the door unlocked.

他粗心地把门忘了上锁。

B1 noun ˌkriː.eɪˈtɪv.ɪ.ti

creativity

创造力

Meaning

The ability to use imagination to produce original ideas or to make something new or imaginative.

Example

His creativity was evident in his artwork.

他的创造力在他的艺术作品中显而易见。

B1 noun /ˈkɜːr.ənt/

Current

水流

Meaning

a body of water or air moving in a definite direction; present time

Example

The river current was too strong for swimming.

河流的水流太强，无法游泳。

B1 adjective /kənˈviː.ni.ənt/

Convenient

方便的；适用的；实用的；

Meaning

fitting in well with a person's needs, activities, and plans; suitable and practical

Example

The new shopping mall is very convenient for our family.

新购物中心对我们家庭非常方便。

B1 verb /kənˈkluːd/

conclude

结束

Meaning

to bring to an end; to decide or determine after consideration

Example

We will conclude the meeting at five o'clock.

我们将在五点钟结束会议。

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。

B1 verb, noun /klɪp/

clip

Meaning

to cut or trim something; a short extract from a film, broadcast, or recording

Example

She clipped the coupon from the newspaper.

B1 noun ˈkæn.dɪ.deɪts

candidates

候选人

Meaning

A person who applies for a job or is nominated for election; someone being considered for a position.

Example

Candidates undergo a rigorous selection process.

候选人经历了一个严格的选拔过程。

B1 noun ˈkʌrənsi

currency

货币

Meaning

A system of money in general use in a particular country; the fact or quality of being generally accepted or in use.

Example

Dual currency systems were proposed.

提议了双货币系统。

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 noun /ˈkaʊn.səl/

council

委员会

Meaning

an assembly of people chosen or elected to make decisions or advise on matters

Example

The city council voted to improve public transportation.

市议会投票决定改善公共交通。

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。

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。

B1 noun /ˈkæp.ɪ.təl/

Capital

首都; 资本; 财富

Meaning

the most important city or town of a country or region; wealth in the form of money or assets

Example

Paris is the capital of France and also a major financial capital.

巴黎是法国的首都，也是一个重要的金融中心。

B1 noun /tʃɪl/

Chill

寒冷; 恐惧或焦虑的感觉; 放松

Meaning

an unpleasant feeling of coldness; a feeling of fear or anxiety; to relax

Example

There was a chill in the air as autumn approached.

当秋天临近时，空气中感到一阵寒冷。

B1 noun /ˈkɛmɪstri/

chemistry

化学

Meaning

the branch of science that studies substances and their interactions; also the emotional connection between people

Example

They have great chemistry and work well together.

他们之间有很好的化学反应，工作默契。

B1 noun /kəˌmjunɪˈkeɪʃən/

communication

沟通

Meaning

The act or process of using words, sounds, signs, or behaviors to express or exchange information or to express your ideas, thoughts, feelings, etc.

Example

Effective communication is crucial for any successful project.

有效的沟通对任何成功的项目都至关重要。

B1 noun /ˈkæbɪn/

cabin

小屋

Meaning

a small shelter or house, often made of wood in a remote area

Example

They spent the weekend in a cozy cabin in the mountains.

他们在山中的一个舒适小屋里度过了周末。

B1 noun /ˈtʃɪl.i/

Chilly/Chilli

冷; 辣椒;

Meaning

noticeably cold; a hot-tasting pod of a variety of capsicum, used as a spice

Example

The chef added red chilli to make the curry spicier.

厨师添加了红辣椒以使咖喱更辣。

B1 adverb /ˈkʌrəntli/

currently

目前

Meaning

at the present time; now

Example

He is currently working on a new project.

他目前正在做一个新项目。

B1 noun /ˈkɒnsɪkwənsɪz/

consequences

后果

Meaning

Results or effects of an action or condition.

Example

The consequences of ignoring safety protocols can be severe.

忽视安全协议的后果可能是严重的。

B1 noun /ˈkɑn.tent/

Content

满足

Meaning

pleased and satisfied; the things that are contained in something; subject matter of a text

Example

She felt content with her simple life in the countryside.

她对自己在乡村的简单生活感到满足。

B1 adjective ˈkʌltʃərəl

cultural

文化的

Meaning

Relating to the arts and to intellectual achievements.

Example

Schools organize cultural programs to honor Victory Day.

学校组织文化活动来纪念胜利日。

B1 noun /kənˈteɪ.nər/

container

集装箱

Meaning

A receptacle or box used for storage or transportation.

Example

Containers are essential for logistics.

集装箱对于物流至关重要。

B1 noun /kræb/

Crab

螃蟹

Meaning

a crustacean with a broad carapace, stalked eyes, and five pairs of legs, the first pair of which are modified as pincers

Example

The crab scuttled sideways across the sand.

螃蟹横向爬行穿过沙滩。

B1 noun /ˈkɒliːɡ/

colleague

同事

Meaning

a person with whom one works, especially in a profession or business

Example

She invited her colleagues to the office party.

她邀请了她的同事参加办公室聚会。

B1 noun /kluː/

clue

线索

Meaning

a piece of evidence or information used in the detection of a crime or solving a puzzle

Example

The detective found a clue near the window.

侦探在窗户附近找到了线索。

B1 verb /kəˈmænd/

command

命令

Meaning

to give an order authoritatively; to control or direct

Example

The general commanded the soldiers to move forward.

将军命令士兵们前进。

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。

B1 noun, verb /ˈkrɛdɪt/

credit

Meaning

As a noun: the ability to obtain goods or services before payment; recognition for an achievement. As a verb: to publicly acknowledge someone's contribution.

Example

She received credit for her contribution to the project.

B1 noun /ˈkæmpəs/

campus

校园

Meaning

The grounds and buildings of a university, college, or school.

Example

The university campus is filled with students during the fall semester.

大学校园在秋季学期期间充满了学生。

B1 noun /kriˈeɪ.ʃən/

Creation

创作; 作品

Meaning

the action or process of bringing something into existence; something that has been made or invented

Example

The artist's latest creation was displayed at the modern art gallery.

这位艺术家的最新创作被展示在现代艺术画廊。

B1 noun /ˈkændɪdeɪt/

candidate

候选人

Meaning

A person who applies for a job or is nominated for election.

Example

The candidate gave a strong speech during the debate.

候选人在辩论期间发表了强有力的演讲。

B1 noun /kəʊst/

Coast

海岸

Meaning

the part of the land near the sea; the edge of the land

Example

We drove along the coast to enjoy the view.

我们沿着海岸开车，享受美景。

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 adjective /ˈtʃaɪl.dɪʃ/

Childish

孩子气; 典型的儿童行为，但对于成年人不合适

Meaning

immature and silly; behaving in a way that is typical of a child but inappropriate for an adult

Example

His childish behavior during the meeting was quite embarrassing.

他在会议期间的孩子气行为非常令人尴尬。

B1 noun /ˈkɛmɪkəl/

chemical

化学物质

Meaning

a substance produced by or used in a chemical process

Example

The factory releases harmful chemicals into the river.

工厂将有害的化学物质排放到河中。

B1 verb /kənˈɡrætʃʊleɪt/

congratulate

祝贺

Meaning

to praise someone for an achievement or for a special occasion

Example

I want to congratulate you on your promotion.

我想祝贺你晋升。

B1 noun /ˌkrɪstiˈænɪti/

christianity

基督教

Meaning

the religion based on the teachings of Jesus Christ

Example

Christianity has millions of followers around the world.

基督教在全世界有数百万信徒。

B1 noun, verb /ˈkɒndʌkt/ (noun), /kənˈdʌkt/ (verb)

conduct

Meaning

to organize or carry out; or a person's behavior

Example

The teacher conducted the exam fairly.

B1 adjective /kəmˈbaɪnd/

combined

联合的

Meaning

formed by bringing together separate parts or elements

Example

The combined effort of the team led to success.

团队的共同努力导致了成功。

B1 noun /ˈkɒnflɪkt/

conflict

冲突

Meaning

A serious disagreement or argument, often a prolonged one.

Example

The two countries are trying to resolve the conflict through negotiations.

这两个国家正在通过谈判解决冲突。

B1 noun/adjective /ˌkærəktəˈrɪstɪk/

characteristic

特征

Meaning

A distinguishing quality or feature of a person, place, or thing.

Example

Kindness is a characteristic of true leadership.

善良是一个真正领导力的特征。

B1 noun /tʃɪn/

Chin

下巴

Meaning

the protruding part of the face below the mouth, formed by the apex of the lower jaw

Example

He stroked his beard thoughtfully, resting his hand on his chin.

他若有所思地抚摸着胡须，手放在下巴上。

B1 adjective /ˈsɪvəl/

civil

公民的

Meaning

Relating to ordinary citizens and their concerns, or being polite and courteous.

Example

They settled the matter through civil discussion.

他们通过公民的讨论解决了这个问题。

B1 noun /ˈsɜːrkəmstæns/

circumstance

情况

Meaning

a fact or condition connected with an event or action

Example

She handled the difficult circumstances bravely.

她勇敢地应对了困难的情况。

B1 noun /ˈker.ləs.nəs/

Carelessness

疏忽; 粗心

Meaning

failure to give sufficient attention to avoiding harm or errors

Example

His carelessness with money led to serious financial problems.

他在金钱上的疏忽导致了严重的财务问题。

B1 noun /ˈkɒntɪnənt/

continent

大陆

Meaning

one of the large landmasses on Earth such as Asia, Africa, or Europe

Example

Asia is the largest continent in the world.

亚洲是世界上最大的大陆。

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。

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。

B1 noun /kəˈnæl/

canal

水道

Meaning

an artificial waterway constructed for navigation, irrigation, or drainage

Example

The canal was built to help transport goods across the region.

该水道的建设是为了帮助运输区域内的货物。

B1 noun /kəmˈpleɪnt/

complaint

投诉

Meaning

a statement that something is wrong or not satisfactory

Example

The manager received a complaint from a customer about poor service.

经理收到了一名客户关于糟糕服务的投诉。

B1 adjective /kənˈtroʊld/

controlled

受控的

Meaning

managed or regulated carefully; kept within limits

Example

The experiment was conducted in a controlled environment.

实验是在一个受控的环境中进行的。

B1 noun /ˈkɒntɛkst/

context

上下文

Meaning

the circumstances or background relevant to an event, statement, or idea

Example

To understand the quote, you need to know the context in which it was said.

要理解这句话，你需要知道它说的上下文。

B1 noun /ˈkɑːr.pən.tər/

Carpenter

木匠

Meaning

a person who makes and repairs wooden objects and structures

Example

The carpenter built a beautiful wooden cabinet for the kitchen.

这位木匠为厨房做了一个漂亮的木质橱柜。

B1 noun /ˈkemɪst/

chemist

化学家; 药剂师

Meaning

a scientist who studies chemistry; a person trained to prepare and dispense medicines

Example

The chemist analyzed the sample to determine its composition.

化学家分析了样品以确定其成分。

B1 noun /ˈkær.ə.væn/

Caravan

大篷车

Meaning

a group of people traveling together, especially through desert areas

Example

The merchant caravan crossed the desert with camels carrying precious goods.

商人队伍穿越沙漠，驼背上载着贵重的货物。

B1 adverb /ˈkʌmftəbli/

Comfortably

舒适地

Meaning

in a comfortable manner; without difficulty or effort; with ease

Example

She was sitting comfortably in her favorite chair.

她坐在自己最喜欢的椅子上很舒服。

B1 noun /ˈtʃæptər/

chapter

章节

Meaning

A main division of a book or a period in someone's life.

Example

I just finished the first chapter of the novel.

我刚刚完成了小说的第一章。

B1 noun /ˈkɒtɪdʒ/

cottage

小屋

Meaning

a small simple house, typically in the countryside

Example

They spent their vacation in a cozy cottage by the lake.

他们在湖边的一座舒适的小屋里度过了假期。

B1 noun /kənˈvɛnʃən/

convention

会议

Meaning

a widely accepted way of behaving or doing something; a formal meeting

Example

The annual writers' convention was held in Dhaka.

年度作家大会在达卡举行。

B1 noun /ˈkætəɡɔːri/

Cauliflower

花椰菜

Meaning

white vegetable with a compact head of undeveloped flower buds

Example

Roasted cauliflower makes a delicious and healthy side dish.

烤花椰菜做成美味又健康的配菜。

B1 verb /kleɪm/

claim

声称

Meaning

to assert ownership; to state as fact

Example

He claims to be the rightful owner.

他声称自己是合法的拥有者。

B1 noun /kriˈeɪ.ʃənz/

creations

创作

Meaning

Things that have been created, especially works of art or imaginative works.

Example

His creations astonished the world.

他的创造让世界惊叹不已。

B1 noun ˌkɒnsənˈtreɪʃən

concentration

集中

Meaning

The action or power of focusing one's attention or mental effort on a particular object or activity

Example

Concentration is key to mastering any skill.

集中是掌握任何技能的关键。

B1 verb /ˈkrɪtɪsaɪz/

criticize

批评

Meaning

to express disapproval or find fault with someone or something

Example

The teacher criticized the student's poor handwriting.

老师批评了学生的糟糕字迹。

B1 noun /ˈkætl/

cattle

幸福

Meaning

large domesticated animals such as cows and bulls that are kept on a farm for their milk, meat, or hides

Example

The farmer owns a herd of cattle that graze near the river.

她在收到奖项时无法掩饰她的幸福。

B1 noun /ˈtʃæmpiənʃɪp/

championship

锦标赛

Meaning

a competition to decide who is the best in a particular sport or activity.

Example

The championship will be held next month.

锦标赛将在下个月举行。

B1 noun /sərˈtɪfɪkət/

certificate

证书

Meaning

a document serving as proof of achievement or qualification

Example

She received a certificate for completing the course.

她因完成课程而获得了证书。

B1 adjective, noun /ˈkɔːrpərət/

corporate

与公司/企业相关

Meaning

relating to a corporation or large company; united as a single body

Example

Corporate social responsibility is important for modern businesses.

公司企业社会责任对现代企业非常重要。

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.

B1 verb kleɪmz

claims

夺取生命

Meaning

To take someone's life, to cause death

Example

Workplace pollution claims thousands of lives annually.

工作场所污染每年夺走成千上万的生命。

B1 noun /kəmˈpəʊzə(r)/

composer

作曲家

Meaning

a person who writes music, especially classical music

Example

The composer is working on a new symphony.

作曲家正在创作一部新的交响曲。

B1 verb /kənˈtrɪbjuːt/

contribute

贡献

Meaning

to give something, especially money, time, or effort, to help achieve or provide something

Example

Everyone contributed money to buy a farewell gift for the teacher.

大家为买礼物给老师贡献了金钱。

B1 noun /kɒp/

cop

警察

Meaning

a police officer (informal)

Example

The cop stopped the car for speeding.

警察因超速而拦下了那辆车。

B1 adjective /kriˈeɪtɪv/

creative

富有创意的

Meaning

Having the ability to produce new and original ideas or things.

Example

She is very creative in her writing.

她在写作中非常富有创意。

B1 noun /kræft/

craft

技能，工艺，手工艺

Meaning

an activity involving skill in making things by hand; a trade or occupation

Example

She has mastered the craft of pottery.

她精通陶艺的工艺。

B1 noun /sɛl/

cell

细胞 / 单元格

Meaning

a small basic unit of life; or a small enclosed space like a prison room

Example

The prisoner was locked in a small cell.

囚犯被锁在一个小牢房里。

B1 noun /kəmˈpɛtɪtər/

competitor

竞争者

Meaning

a person, team, or company that competes with others

Example

The company lowered its prices to beat its main competitor.

公司降低了价格以击败其主要竞争者。

B1 noun ˈklaɪ.mət tʃeɪndʒ

climate change

气候变化

Meaning

A change in global or regional climate patterns, attributed largely to the increased levels of atmospheric carbon dioxide produced by the use of fossil fuels.

Example

Climate change is causing more natural disasters.

气候变化正在引发更多自然灾害。

B1 noun /ˈkɒstjuːm/

costume

服装

Meaning

a set of clothes worn to represent a particular character, culture, or occasion

Example

She wore a beautiful costume for the Halloween party.

她为万圣节派对穿了一个漂亮的服装。

B1 noun /ˌsɪvɪlaɪˈzeɪʃən/

civilization

文明

Meaning

the stage of human social and cultural development and organization considered most advanced

Example

Ancient Egypt is known for its remarkable civilization.

古埃及因其卓越的文明而闻名。

B1 adjective /ˈkɜːrli/

curly

卷曲的

Meaning

having curls or waves; shaped with bends or coils

Example

She has naturally curly hair.

她有自然的卷曲头发。

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。

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。

B1 noun /kəmˈpær.ɪ.sən/

Comparison

比较

Meaning

the act of examining the similarities and differences between two or more things

Example

The teacher made a comparison between the two poems to show their different styles.

老师通过比较两首诗的不同风格来展示它们的差异。

B1 adjective /ˈtʃɑːr.mɪŋ/

charming

迷人

Meaning

Very pleasing or delightful in a way that attracts people.

Example

The village is full of charming little houses.

这个村庄充满了迷人的小房子。

B1 noun /ˈkæləri/

calorie

卡路里

Meaning

A unit of energy, often used to measure the energy content of food and drink.

Example

She checks the calorie count before eating any packaged food.

她在吃任何包装食品之前会检查卡路里的含量。

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。

B1 noun /ˈkɒkˌteɪl/

cocktail

鸡尾酒

Meaning

a mixed drink typically containing alcohol and other ingredients.

Example

She ordered a cocktail at the bar.

她在酒吧点了一杯鸡尾酒。

B1 noun /kəʊˌɒp.ərˈeɪ.ʃən/

cooperation

合作

Meaning

The process of working together to the same end.

Example

Cooperation ensures effective problem-solving.

合作确保有效的问题解决。

B1 adjective /ˈkʌtɪŋ/

cutting

尖锐

Meaning

sharp or severe, often used to describe remarks or actions

Example

Her cutting remarks made everyone feel uncomfortable.

她的尖锐评论让每个人都感到不舒服。

B1 noun /kənˌɡrætʃəˈleɪʃən/

congratulation

祝贺

Meaning

an expression of praise or joy for someone’s achievement or good fortune

Example

She sent a congratulation to her friend on winning the award.

她向朋友送上了获奖的祝贺。