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C2 adjective /kənˈdʒɛktʃərəl/

conjectural

推测的
Meaning
based on guesswork or incomplete evidence rather than certain knowledge
Example
His explanation was purely conjectural and lacked proof.
他的解释完全是推测性的，缺乏证据。
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.
C2 noun /ˈkæn.toʊ/

canto

章
Meaning
A main division of a long poem, especially in epic poetry.
Example
The Divine Comedy is divided into several cantos.
神曲被分为几个章节。
B2 noun /kəˈlɛstərɒl/

cholesterol

胆固醇
Meaning
a fatty substance found in the blood, high levels of which can cause health problems
Example
High cholesterol can increase the risk of heart disease.
高胆固醇可能增加患心脏病的风险。
B2 noun /kənˈstreɪnt/

constraint

限制
Meaning
a limitation or restriction
Example
Time is the biggest constraint in completing the project.
时间是完成项目的最大限制。
C2 noun /kəmˈpleɪsəns/

complacence

Meaning
a feeling of quiet pleasure or self-satisfaction, often without awareness of potential danger
Example
His complacence prevented him from noticing the risks.
C2 noun /ˌkɒnfəˈriː/

conferee

会议参与者
Meaning
a person who takes part in a conference
Example
Each conferee received a badge at the registration desk.
每个会议参与者在注册桌上都收到了一枚徽章。
B2 noun /ˈkæʃ.uː nʌt/

Cashew Nut

腰果
Meaning
a kidney-shaped nut with a creamy texture and mild flavor
Example
Cashew nuts are often used in cooking and as a healthy snack.
腰果常用于烹饪和作为健康的零食。
A2 noun /ˈkɒf.i ˈmeɪ.kər/

Coffee maker

咖啡机
Meaning
an electric appliance used to brew coffee automatically
Example
I use my coffee maker every morning to brew fresh coffee.
我每天早上使用我的咖啡机来冲泡新鲜的咖啡。
B2 noun /ˈkæt fɪʃ/

Cat fish

鲶鱼
Meaning
a freshwater fish with whisker-like barbels around the mouth, commonly found in ponds and rivers
Example
Catfish is often fried and served with rice in Bengali cuisine.
鲶鱼在孟加拉菜中常被油炸并配米饭。
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。
C1 noun ˈkɑːr.bən ˌsiː.kwəˈstreɪ.ʃən

carbon sequestration

碳封存
Meaning
The process of capture and long-term storage of atmospheric carbon dioxide to mitigate or defer global warming.
Example
Forests play a key role in carbon sequestration.
森林在碳封存中发挥关键作用。
A2 noun; verb /tʃæt/

chat

聊天
Meaning
an informal conversation; to talk in a friendly, informal way
Example
We had a long chat after dinner.
晚饭后我们聊了很久。
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 verb /kəmˈpjuːt/

compute

计算
Meaning
To calculate or determine by using a computer or mathematical methods.
Example
The software can compute the total cost in seconds.
该软件可以在几秒钟内计算出总成本。
C2 noun /ˈkɒksweɪn/

coxswain

舵手
Meaning
the person in charge of navigating and steering a boat, especially a racing or small boat
Example
The coxswain shouted instructions to the rowing team.
舵手向划船队发出了指令。
C2 adjective /ˈsɜːrkəmskraɪbd/

circumscribed

受限的
Meaning
restricted or limited in scope or freedom
Example
Her freedom of choice was circumscribed by social rules.
她的选择自由受社会规则的限制。
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。
B2 noun /ˈklaɪ.mət əˌdæp.teɪ.ʃən/

climate adaptation

气候适应
Meaning
The process of adjusting to current or expected climate change and its effects.
Example
Climate adaptation ensures resilience to change.
气候适应确保了对变化的适应能力。
B2 verb /ˌkɒmprɪˈhɛnd/

comprehend

理解
Meaning
to understand or grasp the meaning of something
Example
It is difficult to comprehend the scale of the disaster.
理解灾难的规模很困难。
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。
B2 noun ˈkɔːʃən

caution

小心
Meaning
Care taken to avoid danger or mistakes; a warning or piece of advice.
Example
Researchers issued a caution regarding unsustainable fishing.
研究人员就不可持续的捕鱼行为发出了警告。
B2 noun /ˈkəʊ.tɪŋ/

coating

涂层
Meaning
A protective or decorative layer applied to a surface.
Example
A protective coating prevents rust formation.
保护涂层可以防止生锈。
C1 noun ˈkɒnfluəns

confluence

汇流
Meaning
An act or process of merging.
Example
The confluence of ideas from different cultures created a rich discussion.
来自不同文化的思想汇流，创造了一场丰富的讨论。
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。
C2 noun /ˈkɒl.ə.kwi/

colloquy

正式对话
Meaning
A formal conversation or dialogue, often on serious or academic topics.
Example
The professors engaged in a deep colloquy about the future of education.
教授们就教育的未来进行了深入的对话。
C2 noun /ˌkɒnsæŋˈɡwɪnɪti/

consanguinity

血缘关系
Meaning
The fact of being descended from the same ancestor; blood relationship.
Example
The degree of consanguinity was important in inheritance laws.
继承法中，血缘关系的程度至关重要。
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。
B2 verb /kənˈtɛnd/

contend

竞争，主张
Meaning
to strive or compete for something; to assert earnestly
Example
Athletes from around the world contend for the championship.
来自世界各地的运动员为冠军而争斗。
B2 phrase kəˈlek.tɪv ˈæk.ʃən

collective action

集体行动
Meaning
Action taken by a group of people working together toward a common goal or purpose.
Example
Collective action is needed to mitigate climate change.
集体行动对于减缓气候变化很重要。
B2 verb, noun /kəˈmjuːt/

commute

通勤
Meaning
Verb: to travel regularly between home and work; Noun: the journey to and from work.
Example
He commutes two hours every day to reach his office.
他每天通勤两小时去上班到他的办公室。
A2 verb /klɪk/

click

点击
Meaning
to press a button on a computer mouse or similar device
Example
She clicked the link to open the website.
她点击了链接以打开网站。
B2 noun /ˈkæʒ.u.əl.ti/

Casualty

伤亡; 受害者; 损失
Meaning
a person killed or injured in a war or accident; a victim of circumstances
Example
The hospital treated many casualties from the car accident.
医院治疗了许多来自车祸的伤者。
C1 noun /kəmˈpʌl.ʃən/

Compulsion

强迫; 强制;
Meaning
the action or state of forcing or being forced to do something; an irresistible urge to behave in a certain way
Example
He felt a strong compulsion to check his phone every few minutes.
他感到强烈的冲动，每隔几分钟就检查一次手机。
C2 verb /ˈkɒr.ʌ.skeɪt/

coruscate

闪烁
Meaning
to sparkle or flash brightly
Example
The fireworks coruscated across the night sky.
烟火在夜空中闪烁。
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。
A2 noun /kəˈnɛkʃən/

connection

连接
Meaning
a relationship in which a person, thing, or idea is linked or associated with something else
Example
There is a strong connection between exercise and health.
运动和健康之间有着紧密的联系。
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。
B2 verb /kreɪv/

crave

渴望, 强烈的欲望
Meaning
to have a strong desire for something
Example
She craves adventure and often travels to remote places.
她渴望冒险，并经常前往偏远的地方。
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。
A1 verb /klɪr/

clear

清理
Meaning
to remove obstructions; to make clean or transparent
Example
Please clear the table after dinner.
请在晚餐后清理桌子。
B2 verb /kənˈfaɪn/

confine

限制
Meaning
to restrict someone or something within certain limits; to keep someone in a closed space
Example
The prisoner was confined to his cell for 23 hours a day.
囚犯每天被关在他的牢房里23小时。
C2 noun /ˈkrɛməˌtɔːri/

crematory

火葬场
Meaning
a place where dead bodies are cremated
Example
The crematory was located near the cemetery.
火葬场位于墓地附近。
B2 noun /kənˈspɪrəsi/

conspiracy

阴谋
Meaning
A secret plan by a group to do something unlawful or harmful.
Example
The police uncovered a conspiracy to overthrow the government.
警方揭露了一项推翻政府的阴谋。
A2 noun /ˈkæptɪn/

Captain

舰长
Meaning
a military officer of middle rank; the person in command of a ship or aircraft
Example
The captain ordered his troops to advance forward.
舰长命令他的部队向前进发。
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 noun /ˈkɒz.moʊs/

Cosmos

宇宙花
Meaning
a colorful annual flower with daisy-like blooms and feathery foliage
Example
The cosmos flowers swayed gently in the summer breeze across the meadow.
宇宙花在夏季的微风中轻轻摇摆，穿过草地。
C1 noun /ˈkæn.dɚ/

candor

坦诚
Meaning
The quality of being open, honest, and straightforward in speech or expression.
Example
She spoke with candor about the challenges she faced.
她坦诚地谈论了她面临的挑战。
C2 noun /ˈkɒrənɛt/

coronet

小王冠
Meaning
a small crown, especially one worn by a prince, princess, or noble
Example
She wore a delicate coronet on her head for the ceremony.
她为仪式戴上了一顶精致的小王冠。
C1 adjective /ˈkæn.dɪd/

Candid

坦诚; 直率; 诚实
Meaning
truthful and straightforward; frank and honest in expression
Example
I appreciate your candid opinion about the project.
我很欣赏你对这个项目的坦诚意见。
B2 noun /ˈkeɪ.ɒs/

Chaos

混乱; 无序; 混沌
Meaning
complete disorder and confusion; a state of total confusion with no order
Example
The earthquake caused chaos in the city as buildings collapsed and people panicked.
地震造成了城市的混乱，建筑物倒塌，人们陷入恐慌。
C2 noun /klɛərˈvɔɪəns/

clairvoyance

通灵
Meaning
the supposed ability to perceive events beyond normal sensory contact; psychic insight
Example
She claimed to have clairvoyance and predicted the future.
她声称自己有通灵能力，并预言了未来。
B2 noun kəˈmɪʃ.ən

commission

委员会
Meaning
An official group of people entrusted by a government with a particular function.
Example
The commission recommends constitutional reforms.
委员会建议进行宪法改革。
B1 noun /ˈkæt.ər.pɪl.ər/

Caterpillar

毛毛虫
Meaning
the larva of a butterfly or moth that feeds on plants
Example
The caterpillar ate all the leaves on the plant.
毛毛虫吃掉了植物上的所有叶子。
B1 noun ˈkeɪ.bəl

cable

电缆
Meaning
A thick rope of wire or nonmetallic fiber, typically used for construction, mooring ships, or transmitting electricity or telecommunication signals.
Example
The cable connects countries across continents.
电缆连接跨越各大洲的国家。
C1 noun /kəˈres/

Caress

抚摸
Meaning
a gentle or loving touch
Example
The mother's gentle caress calmed the crying baby.
母亲温柔的抚摸使哭泣的婴儿平静下来。
B2 adjective ˌkɒn.trəˈvɜː.ʃəl

controversial

有争议的
Meaning
Giving rise to public disagreement or heated discussion.
Example
The policy remains controversial.
该政策仍然存在争议。
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。
C1 noun /ˈkaʊn.tə.nəns/

countenance

面容，表情；支持
Meaning
a person's face or expression; support or approval
Example
Her cheerful countenance brightened the room.
她那愉快的面容照亮了房间。
B2 adjective /ˈtʃuːzi/

choosy

挑剔
Meaning
very careful in choosing; selective
Example
She is very choosy about the clothes she wears.
她对她穿的衣服非常挑剔。
A2 noun /ˈkʌm.fərt/

Comfort

舒适; 安逸
Meaning
a state of physical ease and freedom from pain or constraint; relief from distress or anxiety
Example
The soft sofa provided great comfort after a long day at work.
柔软的沙发在长时间工作后提供了极大的舒适感。
B2 verb /klɪŋ/

cling

幸福
Meaning
to hold on tightly to someone or something
Example
The child clung to his mother in fear.
她在收到奖项时，无法掩饰自己的幸福。
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 noun /ˈkætərækt/

cataract

白内障 / 瀑布
Meaning
A medical condition causing clouding of the eye's lens; also a large waterfall.
Example
The old man suffered from cataracts in both eyes.
那位老年人双眼都患有白内障。
C2 noun, verb /ˈkaʊntərˌtʃɑːrdʒ/

countercharge

反诉
Meaning
an opposing charge or accusation; to make an opposing attack
Example
The lawyer filed a countercharge against the accuser.
律师对指控者提起了反诉。
C1 noun /ˈsɪtrɪk ˈæsɪd/

Citric Acid

柠檬酸
Meaning
a natural acid found in citrus fruits, used as a food preservative and flavoring agent
Example
Add a pinch of citric acid to preserve the color of the fruit jam.
加入一撮柠檬酸以保持果酱的颜色。
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。
C2 noun /ˈkrɪsəndəm/

christendom

基督教世界
Meaning
the worldwide body or community of Christians
Example
The news spread quickly across Christendom.
新闻迅速传播到整个基督教世界。
C2 verb /ˈkʌzən/

cozen

欺骗，诈骗
Meaning
to deceive, cheat, or trick someone
Example
He cozened the old man out of his money.
他欺骗了老人并夺走了他的錢。
B2 verb /kənˈstrʌkt/

construct

建造
Meaning
to build or form something by putting parts together
Example
They plan to construct a new bridge over the river.
他们计划在河上建一座新桥。
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 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/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 noun ˌkʌl.tɪˈveɪ.ʃən

cultivation

耕作
Meaning
The practice of preparing and using land for crops or gardening; the action of improving or developing something.
Example
The cultivation of organic crops has increased worldwide.
有机作物的耕作在全球范围内增加了。
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。
B2 noun /kreɪn/

Crane

鹤
Meaning
a large tall bird with long legs and neck; a machine for lifting heavy objects
Example
The graceful crane stood motionless by the water's edge.
优雅的鹤静静地站在水边。
B2 adjective /kənˈdɪʃ.ən.əl/

Conditional

有条件的; 依赖于条件
Meaning
dependent on certain conditions; not absolute
Example
The job offer is conditional upon passing the background check.
工作机会取决于通过背景调查。
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。
A2 noun /ˌsɛlɪˈbreɪʃən/

celebration

庆典
Meaning
a festive event or activity to honor an occasion
Example
The city held a grand celebration on Independence Day.
城市在独立日举行了盛大的庆典。
B2 adjective /kruːd/

crude

原油
Meaning
in a natural or raw state; not yet processed or refined
Example
The crude oil is processed into fuel and chemicals.
原油被加工成燃料和化学品。
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。
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。
C2 noun /ˌkɒnvəˈluːʃən/

convolution

卷曲，复杂的转折或结构
Meaning
a twist, coil, or a complex and intricate shape or arrangement
Example
The brain has many convolutions that increase its surface area.
大脑有许多卷曲的形状，增加了其表面积。
C1 noun /ˈkoʊmə/

coma

昏迷
Meaning
A deep state of prolonged unconsciousness caused by illness or injury.
Example
The patient remained in a coma for several weeks.
病人昏迷了几周。
C2 noun /ˈkæm.fər/

Camphor

樟脑
Meaning
a white crystalline substance with a strong aromatic smell, used in medicine and religious ceremonies
Example
The temple was filled with the fragrant smoke of burning camphor.
寺庙里充满了燃烧的樟脑散发出的芳香烟雾。
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 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 verb /ˈtʃɛrɪʃ/

cherish

珍惜
Meaning
To hold something dear, to love and protect, or to keep a hope or memory alive.
Example
She cherishes the memories of her childhood home.
她珍惜她童年的家园的回忆。
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。
A1 verb /tʃuːz/

choose

选择
Meaning
to pick or select from several options
Example
I always choose healthy food options.
我总是选择健康的食物选择。
C1 adjective /ˈkæni/

canny

精明
Meaning
Having good judgment, especially in business or practical matters; shrewd.
Example
She made a canny investment in real estate.
她在房地产方面做出了精明的投资。
C1 noun /ˈʃoʊ.və.nɪst/

chauvinist

极端偏袒的人
Meaning
A person displaying excessive or prejudiced loyalty to a group, cause, or gender.
Example
He was labeled a chauvinist after his remarks about women in the workplace.
在工作场所对女性的评论之后，他被贴上了沙文主义者的标签。
C1 adjective ˈkʌm.bə.səm

cumbersome

笨重的, 难以搬运的
Meaning
Heavy, unwieldy, difficult to handle or carry.
Example
The cumbersome luggage slowed him down.
笨重的行李让他变慢了。
C1 verb /krɪndʒ/

cringe

感到尴尬
Meaning
To shrink back in fear, embarrassment, or discomfort.
Example
She cringed when she remembered her mistake.
她想起自己的错误时，感到非常尴尬。
C1 noun /tʃɪt/

Chit

便条, 紙條
Meaning
a short note, typically a brief informal letter; a voucher for a sum owed
Example
She left a chit on the table asking him to call her back.
她在桌子上留了一张纸条，要求他回电。
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。
B1 noun /ˈkɔːlɪˌflaʊər/

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。
C1 adjective /ˌkɒndɪˈsɛndɪŋ/

condescending

居高临下
Meaning
having or showing an attitude of patronizing superiority
Example
Her condescending tone upset her colleagues.
她居高临下的语气让她的同事感到不满。
C2 noun /kənˈtraɪ.vəns/

contrivance

装置或计划
Meaning
a device or plan that is cleverly or artificially created
Example
The clock was an intricate contrivance of gears and springs.
这只钟是由齿轮和弹簧组成的复杂装置。
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。
C2 verb /ˈkæstreɪt/

castrate

阉割
Meaning
To remove the testicles of a male animal or human.
Example
The farmer castrated the young bulls to make them easier to manage.
农民阉割了年轻的公牛，以便更容易管理它们。
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。
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。
A2 noun ˈkɜːrɪdʒ

courage

勇气
Meaning
The ability to do something that frightens one; bravery.
Example
Courage is essential in the face of challenges.
面对挑战时勇气至关重要。
B2 noun /ˈkɒmjʊnɪst/

communist

Meaning
a person who supports or believes in the principles of communism
Example
The communist ideology aims for a classless society.
C2 noun /ˈsɜːrtɪˌtjuːd/

certitude

确定性
Meaning
Absolute certainty or conviction about something.
Example
She spoke with certitude about the outcome of the case.
她以确定的语气谈论案件的结果。
B2 noun /ˈkɒləni/

colony

殖民地
Meaning
a territory or community controlled by another country or group of people
Example
India was once a British colony.
印度曾是英国的殖民地。
B2 noun /kəmˈpɑːrt.mənt/

Compartment

车厢
Meaning
a separate section or division of a larger space, especially in a train
Example
We found seats in the first-class compartment.
我们在头等舱车厢找到了座位。
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。
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。
C2 noun /ˈkrɪptəɡræm/

cryptogram

秘密代码
Meaning
a text written in code or cipher
Example
The detective solved the cryptogram hidden in the letter.
侦探解开了信中隐藏的密码图。
C2 noun /kənˈtjuː.ʒən/

contusion

淤伤，碰伤
Meaning
a bruise or injury without breaking the skin
Example
The boxer had several contusions after the match.
拳击手在比赛后有好几个淤伤。
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。
C2 noun /ˈtʃæt.əl/

chattel

动产 / 个人财产
Meaning
a personal possession; historically, movable property including slaves
Example
In the past, slaves were considered the chattel of their owners.
在过去，奴隶被视为他们主人的动产。
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 adjective /kəˈreɪdʒəs/

Courageous

勇敢的; 无畏的; 在面对危险时展现勇气
Meaning
brave; fearless; showing courage in the face of danger
Example
The courageous firefighter rescued the family from the burning building.
勇敢的消防员从燃烧的建筑物中救出了家庭。
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。
B2 noun/verb /sɪˈmɛnt/

cement

Meaning
a powdery substance that binds materials together; to make something strong or permanent
Example
The treaty helped cement the relationship between the two countries.
B2 verb /ˈkæt.ɪ.ɡə.raɪzd/

categorized

分类
Meaning
Placed in a particular class or group.
Example
The city was categorized as highly polluted.
这个城市被归类为高度污染。
C1 noun /ˈkɒmən kɑːp/

Common Carp

鲤鱼
Meaning
A large freshwater fish widely cultivated for food
Example
Common carp is an important fish in aquaculture.
鲤鱼是水产养殖中的重要鱼类。
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。