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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。
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 noun /kəˈroʊnə/

corona

一种类似于冠状的结构；也指太阳的外层大气
Meaning
a crown or crown-like structure; also refers to the outer atmosphere of the sun
Example
The sun's corona was visible during the total solar eclipse.
太阳的日冕在一次全日蚀时可见。
C1 adverb /ˈkrɒswaɪz/

Crosswise

交叉方向
Meaning
in the form of a cross; diagonally across
Example
Place the logs crosswise to build a stable fire.
将木柴交叉放置以建立一个稳定的火堆。
B2 noun /ˌkɒn.tɪˈnjuː.ɪ.ti/

continuity

连续性
Meaning
the state of being continuous or connected; consistency over time
Example
Maintaining continuity in leadership is essential for organizational stability.
在领导力中保持连续性对于组织稳定性至关重要。
B1 noun /koʊm/

Comb

梳子
Meaning
a toothed device for arranging or cleaning the hair
Example
She used a comb to style her hair before the party.
她在派对前用梳子整理了她的头发。
B1 adjective /kəˈlɛktɪd/

collected

冷静
Meaning
calm and in control of oneself
Example
She remained calm and collected during the crisis.
在危机中，她保持冷静和收拾好自己。
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 /krʌtʃ/

crutch

拐杖, 支撑
Meaning
a support used by someone injured to walk; also something relied upon for support or help
Example
He had to use crutches after breaking his leg.
他在摔断腿后不得不用拐杖。
C2 noun /kiˌɑːrəˈskjʊəroʊ/

chiaroscuro

光与暗的戏剧性对比
Meaning
The use of strong contrasts between light and dark in art or literature to create a dramatic effect.
Example
The artist's painting used chiaroscuro to highlight the figure's face.
艺术家的画作使用了基阿罗斯库罗来突出人物的面部。
C2 noun kənˌsep.tʃu.ə.laɪˈzeɪ.ʃən

conceptualization

概念化
Meaning
The process of forming a concept or idea; the process of developing something in the mind.
Example
The conceptualization of renewable cities is groundbreaking.
可再生城市的概念化是革命性的。
C2 noun /ˌkælɪsˈθɛnɪks/

calisthenics

体重训练
Meaning
exercises that use body weight for strength and flexibility
Example
She practices calisthenics every morning in the park.
她每天早晨在公园里做自体重训练。
C1 verb /ˈkɒr.ə.leɪt/

correlate

建立关系
Meaning
To have a mutual relationship or connection; to establish a relationship between two or more things.
Example
Researchers found that diet and mental health correlate strongly.
研究人员发现饮食和心理健康之间有强烈的相关性。
B2 adjective /kənˈtɛmpərɛri/

contemporary

当代的, 现代的
Meaning
belonging to the same time period; modern
Example
She enjoys contemporary art exhibitions.
她喜欢现代艺术展览。
C1 noun /kənˈsɜːvəˌtɪzəm/

conservatism

保守主义
Meaning
A political or social philosophy promoting traditional institutions and resistance to change.
Example
Conservatism values tradition and gradual development.
保守主义重视传统和渐进的发展。
C1 noun kəˈmɑːnd ɪˈkɒn.ə.mi

command economy

计划经济
Meaning
An economic system where economic activities are controlled by the government.
Example
In a command economy, the government controls production and prices.
在计划经济中，政府控制生产和价格。
C1 noun /ˈtʃæplɪn/

chaplain

牧师
Meaning
A member of the clergy attached to a private chapel, institution, hospital, or military unit.
Example
The army chaplain offered prayers before the battle.
军队牧师在战斗前提供了祷告。
B2 noun /ˌkɑːrboʊˈhaɪdreɪt/

carbohydrate

碳水化合物
Meaning
a nutrient that provides energy, found in foods like rice, bread, and sugar
Example
Rice and potatoes are rich in carbohydrates.
米饭和土豆富含碳水化合物。
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。
A2 noun /ˈkɒlɪdʒ/

college

大学
Meaning
An educational institution where students study for degrees or professional qualifications.
Example
She hopes to attend college in the city next year.
她希望明年能在城市的大学就读。
B2 adverb /ˈkæʒ.u.ə.li/

Casually

随便地; 放松且非正式的方式
Meaning
in a relaxed and informal way; without much thought or preparation
Example
He casually mentioned that he was leaving.
他随便提到他要走了。
A2 noun ˌkɒmpəˈtɪʃən

competition

竞争
Meaning
The activity or condition of competing; rivalry for supremacy.
Example
Competition grew between language groups.
竞争在语言群体之间加剧。
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。
B2 noun /ˈkʌm.pəs/

Compass

罗盘
Meaning
an instrument for finding direction with a magnetic needle pointing to magnetic north
Example
The hiker used a compass to find the right direction.
登山者使用罗盘来寻找正确的方向。
C2 noun /ˌkɒzməˈpɒlɪtənɪzəm/

cosmopolitanism

国际主义
Meaning
the ideology that all human beings belong to a single community
Example
Cosmopolitanism promotes respect and understanding across cultures.
国际主义促进不同文化之间的尊重和理解。
C2 adjective /ˈsɪlieɪtɪd/

ciliated

带有纤毛的
Meaning
Having minute hairlike projections (cilia) on the surface of cells or organisms.
Example
The ciliated cells in the respiratory tract help move mucus out of the lungs.
呼吸道中的纤毛细胞帮助将粘液排出肺部。
B2 adjective /kɒzˈmɛt.ɪk/

cosmetic

化妆品
Meaning
relating to beauty or appearance; intended to improve looks
Example
She bought a new cosmetic cream for her skin.
她为她的皮肤买了一种新的化妆品。
C2 adjective /kəˈpeɪ.ʃəs/

Capacious

宽敞的; 大的; 宽阔的;
Meaning
having a lot of space inside; roomy and spacious
Example
The capacious hall can accommodate five hundred people.
这个宽敞的大厅可以容纳五百人。
B2 noun /kənˈfɛkʃəneri/

confectionery

糖果店
Meaning
sweets, candies, and other food items made with sugar
Example
The shop sells a wide variety of confectionery.
商店出售各种各样的糖果。
A2 noun /ˈkɜːr.tən/

Curtain

窗帘
Meaning
a piece of material suspended at the top to form a covering or screen, typically movable sideways
Example
She drew the curtains to block out the bright sunlight.
她拉上窗帘来阻挡强烈的阳光。
C2 noun /ˈʃɛvrən/

chevron

V形符号
Meaning
A V-shaped pattern, often used in military insignia or design.
Example
The sergeant’s uniform displayed three chevrons on the sleeve.
军士的制服上显示了三条雪佛龙标记。
C1 verb /ˈklæmbər/

clamber

吃力地爬
Meaning
to climb with effort or difficulty, often using both hands and feet
Example
The children clambered over the rocks to reach the cave.
孩子们费力地爬过岩石，到达了洞穴。
A2 verb /kəmˈper/

compare

比较
Meaning
to examine similarities and differences between things
Example
I will compare these two products before buying.
我将在购买前比较这两款产品。
B2 adverb /kənˈtɪnjuəsli/

Continuously

连续不断地; 持续; 不间断
Meaning
without interruption; in an unbroken sequence
Example
The machine operates continuously for 24 hours.
机器持续运行24小时。
C2 verb /kəˈmɪŋɡəl/

commingle

混合
Meaning
To mix or blend different things together.
Example
The charity does not commingle donations with operational funds.
慈善机构不会将捐款与运营资金混合。
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 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。
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 adjective /kənˈdʒɛstɪd/

congested

拥堵
Meaning
Blocked up with too much traffic or crowding.
Example
The road was congested during rush hour.
在高峰时段，路上非常拥堵。
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。
B2 noun /ˈkɑn.ʃəns/

Conscience

良心, 道德, 内心的声音
Meaning
an inner feeling or voice viewed as acting as a guide to the rightness or wrongness of one's behavior
Example
His conscience prevented him from lying to his parents about his grades.
他的良心阻止他对父母撒谎，关于他的成绩。
B2 noun /ˈkrɪstəl/

crystal

水晶
Meaning
a clear, transparent mineral or glass that forms a solid structure with regular patterns
Example
She wore a necklace made of sparkling crystal.
她戴着一条闪闪发光的水晶项链。
B2 noun /ˈtʃeɪmbər/

chamber

房间
Meaning
a large room used for formal or public events, or a private room.
Example
The king held meetings in his private chamber.
国王在他的私人房间里举行会议。
C1 verb /kəˈpɪtjʊˌleɪt/

capitulate

投降
Meaning
to surrender or give in after resisting
Example
The army had no choice but to capitulate to the enemy.
军队别无选择，只能投降于敌人。
B2 adjective ˌkæt.əˈstrɑː.fɪk

catastrophic

灾难性的, 毁灭性的
Meaning
Involving or causing sudden great damage or suffering.
Example
Climate change has catastrophic consequences.
气候变化带来了灾难性的后果。
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。
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。
C1 noun /kəˈlɪɡrəfi/

calligraphy

美丽且装饰性的书写艺术
Meaning
The art of beautiful and decorative handwriting.
Example
She took a course to improve her calligraphy skills.
她参加了一个课程来提高她的书法技能。
C1 adjective ˌkaʊntəprəˈdʌktɪv

counterproductive

适得其反
Meaning
Having the opposite of the desired effect; tending to hinder rather than help.
Example
Counterproductive activities often stem from dissatisfaction.
反生产力的活动通常来源于不满。
B2 verb /kənˈstreɪn/

constrain

限制
Meaning
to limit or restrict someone or something; to force or compel
Example
The new regulations constrain businesses from polluting the environment.
新规定限制企业不允许污染环境。
B2 noun /ˈkænən/

Cannon

大炮
Meaning
large heavy gun that fires cannonballs or shells
Example
The castle was defended by several large cannons.
城堡由几门大加农炮保卫。
B2 verb /ˈkɒnstɪtjuːt/

constitute

构成
Meaning
To make up, form, or establish something.
Example
These documents constitute the legal agreement between the two parties.
这些文件构成了两方之间的法律协议。
C2 noun /ˈsɛʃən/

cession

放弃权利或财产
Meaning
The formal giving up of rights, property, or territory, especially by a state.
Example
The treaty resulted in the cession of land to the neighboring country.
条约导致了土地的转让给邻国。
C2 noun /ˈkeɪ.nə.naɪt/

canaanite

迦南人
Meaning
a member of a people who lived in the ancient land of Canaan in the Middle East
Example
The Canaanites were known for their advanced trade networks.
迦南人以其先进的贸易网络而闻名。
C1 noun /kənˈteɪdʒən/

contagion

传染
Meaning
The communication of disease from one person to another by close contact; also the spread of harmful ideas or behaviors.
Example
Fear spread like a contagion through the crowd.
恐惧像传染一样在群众中传播开来。
C2 adjective /ˈkɒs.ɪ.tɪd/

cosseted

过度溺爱
Meaning
pampered, treated with excessive care and attention
Example
The cosseted child always got what he wanted.
过度溺爱的孩子总是得到他想要的。
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。
C1 verb /ˈkɒnsɪkreɪt/

consecrate

奉献
Meaning
to make something sacred, usually through a religious ceremony
Example
The church was consecrated by the bishop.
教堂由主教奉献。
C1 verb /kənˈfleɪt/

conflate

合并 / 混合
Meaning
To combine two or more things, often confusingly, into one.
Example
The article tends to conflate facts with opinions.
文章倾向于将事实和意见混为一谈。
B1 verb /kənˈvɜːrt/

convert

转换
Meaning
to change from one form to another; to transform
Example
We can convert this room into an office.
我们可以把这个房间转换成办公室。
C2 noun /kəˈpærɪsən/

caparison

马的装饰覆盖物；华丽且精致的衣物或装饰
Meaning
an ornamental covering for a horse; rich and elaborate clothing or decoration
Example
The king’s horse was adorned with a golden caparison.
国王的马装饰着金色的马披。
C1 adjective /ˈkʌlpəbl̩/

culpable

有罪的
Meaning
deserving blame or responsibility for a wrongdoing
Example
The judge found him culpable for the accident.
法官认定他对事故负有责任。
C2 noun /ˈkæl.əm.ni/

Calumny

诽谤
Meaning
the making of false and defamatory statements about someone in order to damage their reputation
Example
The politician sued the newspaper for spreading calumny about his personal life.
这位政治家因报纸传播关于他个人生活的诽谤而起诉了报纸。
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。
B1 noun /ˈtʃɛərˌwʊmən/

chairwoman

女主席
Meaning
a woman who presides over a meeting, committee, or organization; a female leader of a board or council
Example
She was elected chairwoman of the company after years of experience.
在多年的经验之后，她被选为公司的女主席。
C1 noun /ˈsɪstərn/

cistern

蓄水池
Meaning
A tank or container for storing water, usually for household use.
Example
The old house still had a cistern to collect rainwater.
这座老房子仍然有一个蓄水池来收集雨水。
A2 adjective, noun /tʃaɪˈniːz/

chinese

中国的
Meaning
relating to China, its people, or its language
Example
We went to a Chinese restaurant last night.
我们昨晚去了一个中国餐厅。
C1 adjective /kənˈstreɪnd/

constrained

受限的, 强迫的
Meaning
appearing forced, unnatural, or restricted
Example
He gave a constrained smile during the awkward meeting.
在尴尬的会议中，他露出了强迫的微笑。
C2 adjective /tʃəˈruːbɪk/

cherubic

天使般的
Meaning
Innocent, sweet, and angelic, like a cherub.
Example
The baby had a cherubic smile that melted everyone’s heart.
宝宝的笑容如天使般甜美，融化了所有人的心。
A2 noun ʃef

chef

主厨
Meaning
A professional cook, especially the chief cook in a restaurant or hotel.
Example
The chef specializes in avant-garde dishes.
厨师专门做先锋菜肴。
B2 noun /kəʊˌɔːdɪˈneɪʃən/

coordination

协调
Meaning
the process of organizing different elements to work together effectively
Example
The coordination between the teams was flawless.
团队之间的协调无可挑剔。
B2 noun /ˈkɒn.ʃəs.nəs/

consciousness

意识
Meaning
The state of being aware of and able to think about one's existence, sensations, thoughts, and surroundings.
Example
Meditation helps improve consciousness and clarity of thought.
冥想有助于提高意识和思维的清晰度。
B2 adjective /kəmˈpæʃənət/

Compassionate

有同情心的; 富有同情心的
Meaning
feeling or showing sympathy and concern for others who are suffering
Example
The compassionate nurse took extra time to comfort the worried patients.
富有同情心的护士花时间安慰忧虑的病人。
B2 verb /kənˈtæmɪneɪt/

contaminate

Meaning
To make something impure, dirty, or harmful by contact with a poisonous or polluting substance.
Example
The river was contaminated by industrial waste.
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。
B1 noun /kənˈsjuːmər/

consumer

消费者
Meaning
A person who buys and uses goods and services.
Example
The company focuses on understanding consumer needs.
公司专注于理解消费者需求。
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。
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。
C1 noun kənˈɡlɒm.ər.ət

conglomerate

企业集团
Meaning
A large corporation formed by the merging of separate and diverse firms.
Example
The company grew into a multinational conglomerate.
这家公司发展成为一家跨国企业集团。
B2 noun ˌsaɪ.bə.sɪˈkjʊə.rɪ.ti

cybersecurity

网络安全
Meaning
The practice of protecting systems, networks, and programs from digital attacks
Example
Cybersecurity ensures safe digital operations.
网络安全确保数字化运营的安全。
B2 noun /ˈsel.ər.i/

Celery

芹菜
Meaning
a green vegetable with long crisp stems that can be eaten raw or cooked
Example
I added chopped celery to the soup for extra flavor.
我将切碎的芹菜加入汤中以增加风味。
B2 adjective /ˈsɛntɪɡreɪd/

centigrade

摄氏度 (摄氏)
Meaning
Relating to the Celsius temperature scale, where water freezes at 0° and boils at 100°.
Example
The weather forecast predicted 30 degrees centigrade.
天气预报预测了30度摄氏度。
C2 verb /kəˈvɔrt/

cavort

开心地跳跃
Meaning
to jump or dance around excitedly
Example
The children cavorted happily in the garden.
孩子们在花园里高兴地跳跃。
C2 verb /ˌkɒnvəˈlɛs/

convalesce

恢复健康，在疾病或治疗后恢复力量
Meaning
to recover health and strength after illness or medical treatment
Example
After the surgery, she spent several weeks convalescing at home.
手术后，她在家里恢复了几个星期。
C1 noun /ʃæˈtoʊ/

chateau

法国庄园
Meaning
a large French country house or castle
Example
They stayed in a beautiful chateau in France.
他们住在法国的一座美丽的城堡里。
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。
B2 noun /ˈkaʊn.tər/

counter

柜台
Meaning
a flat surface in a shop, bank, or kitchen where transactions or work are done
Example
The cashier stood behind the counter.
收银员站在柜台后面。
C1 noun /ˈtʃæriət/

Chariot

战车
Meaning
an ancient horse-drawn vehicle used in warfare and racing
Example
The warrior rode his chariot into battle with great courage.
战士带着他的战车勇敢地冲向了战斗。
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。
B2 adjective /kəmˈpɛlɪŋ/

compelling

引人注目的
Meaning
Evoking interest, attention, or admiration in a powerful way.
Example
She gave a compelling speech about climate change.
她就气候变化发表了引人注目的演讲。
C1 noun /ˈkɒndjuɪt/ or /ˈkɑːnduɪt/

conduit

管道 / 媒介
Meaning
a channel or pipe for conveying water, electricity, or information
Example
The cable was placed inside a protective conduit.
电缆被放入保护管道中。
C2 verb /kəˈnoʊt/

connote

暗示
Meaning
To suggest or imply an additional meaning beyond the literal one.
Example
The word 'youthful' connotes energy and vitality.
‘青春’一词暗示着活力和生气。
A2 adverb /ˈsɜː.tən.li/

Certainly

肯定
Meaning
without doubt; definitely; used to agree or give permission
Example
I will certainly help you with this project.
我一定会帮助你完成这个项目。
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 /kɜːrl/

Curl

卷发; 螺旋形状
Meaning
a piece of hair that curves or coils; something with a spiral or curved shape
Example
She had beautiful natural curls that framed her face perfectly.
她有美丽的自然卷发，完美地框住了她的脸。
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。
A1 noun /koʊld drɪŋk/

Cold drink

冷饮
Meaning
A chilled beverage; a refreshing drink served cold
Example
I ordered a cold drink to beat the summer heat.
我点了一杯冷饮来缓解夏天的热度。
C2 adjective /kəmˈpleɪzənt/

complaisant

过于顺从
Meaning
willing to please others or to accept what they do or say without protest
Example
He was too complaisant to refuse their demands.
他太顺从以至于无法拒绝他们的要求。
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, verb /kɒf/

cough

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

consequently

因此
Meaning
as a result; therefore
Example
He didn’t study, and consequently he failed the exam.
他没有学习，因此他没通过考试。
A2 noun /ˈklɑːsmeɪt/

classmate

同学
Meaning
a person who is in the same class or course of study as another
Example
I met one of my old classmates at the university event.
我在大学活动中遇到了一位老同学。
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。
C1 verb /klæsp/

clasp

抓住 / 扣子
Meaning
to grasp or hold tightly; also a device for fastening
Example
She clasped her hands together in prayer.
她在祈祷时将手紧紧地握在一起。
C2 verb /kənˈvoʊk/

convoke

召集
Meaning
to call together or summon a meeting or assembly
Example
The committee convoked an emergency session to discuss the crisis.
委员会召集了紧急会议讨论危机。
B1 adjective /ˈkriːmi/

creamy

像奶油一样光滑、丰富的质地
Meaning
having a smooth, rich texture like cream
Example
She poured a creamy sauce over the pasta.
她把奶油般的酱汁倒在了意大利面上。
B2 verb /ˌkɒn.trəˈdɪkt/

contradict

反驳
Meaning
to say or show the opposite of something that has been said or believed
Example
His actions contradict his words.
他的行为与他的言辞相矛盾。
C1 adjective /kəˈlæpsəbl̩/

collapsible

可折叠的
Meaning
able to be folded down or reduced in size
Example
She bought a collapsible chair for camping.
她为露营买了一个可折叠的椅子。
B1 adjective kəˈmɜː.ʃəl

commercial

商业
Meaning
Concerned with or engaged in commerce; having profit as a primary aim rather than artistic or other value.
Example
Commercial hubs attract investments.
商业中心吸引投资。
A2 verb /kəˈlɛkt/

collect

收集
Meaning
to gather together; to accumulate items
Example
I collect stamps as a hobby.
我把收集邮票作为一种爱好。
B2 noun /kəˈlɪʒ.ən/

Collision

碰撞; 冲突
Meaning
an instance of one moving object hitting violently against another; a conflict of opposing ideas or interests
Example
The collision between two cars caused a major traffic jam.
两辆车之间的碰撞造成了严重的交通堵塞。
B2 adjective /ˈsel.jə.lər/

Cellular

细胞的
Meaning
relating to cells; consisting of cells; relating to mobile phone technology
Example
Cellular technology has revolutionized communication.
细胞技术已经彻底改变了通讯方式。
C1 adjective /kənˈtɛmptəbl/

contemptible

可鄙的, 令人厌恶的
Meaning
deserving of contempt; despicable
Example
His deceitful actions were truly contemptible.
他的欺骗行为真是可鄙的。
B2 adjective /ˈkɒmp(ə)rəbl/

comparable

可比的
Meaning
Able to be likened to something else in size, amount, or quality.
Example
The two products are comparable in quality but differ in price.
这两种产品在质量上可比，但价格不同。
B2 verb /ˈkɒm.plɪ.keɪt/

complicate

使复杂
Meaning
To make something more difficult or confusing.
Example
The new rules will only complicate the process.
新规则只会使这个过程更加复杂。
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。
C2 noun /ˈkjuːbeb ˈpepər/

Cubeb Pepper

胡椒柯贝贝
Meaning
aromatic spice with a slightly bitter taste and cooling aftertaste
Example
Cubeb pepper is used in traditional Indonesian cuisine.
胡椒柯贝贝用于传统的印度尼西亚菜肴。
A2 noun /ˈkær.ət/

Carrot

胡萝卜
Meaning
a long pointed orange root vegetable that grows underground
Example
Carrots are rich in vitamin A.
胡萝卜富含维生素A。
C1 noun /ˈkæləs/

callus

皮肤的硬化部分
Meaning
A thickened and hardened part of the skin or soft tissue, especially in an area subjected to friction.
Example
A callus formed on his palm from using tools every day.
由于每天使用工具，他的手掌上长出了一个茧。
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。