C1 noun /ˈkɒrənər/

coroner

法医

Meaning

an official who investigates sudden, violent, or suspicious deaths

Example

The coroner determined the cause of death was natural.

法医确定死亡原因是自然的。

C1 adjective /kənˈdʒiːniəl/

congenial

和蔼可亲

Meaning

pleasant and friendly because of having similar interests or qualities

Example

They found the café a congenial place to meet and talk.

他们发现那家咖啡馆是一个和蔼可亲的地方，适合见面和交谈。

C1 noun /ˈkɒnsjʊlət/

consulate

领事馆

Meaning

the building or office where a consul works

Example

He went to the consulate to renew his visa.

他去了领事馆续签他的签证。

C1 noun, adjective /ˈsɛntənəri/ or /sɛnˈtɛnəri/

centenary

百年纪念

Meaning

The hundredth anniversary of a significant event; relating to a period of 100 years.

Example

The school celebrated its centenary with a grand event.

学校以一场盛大的活动庆祝了它的百年纪念。

C1 adjective /kəˈθɑːr.tɪk/

cathartic

宣泄的

Meaning

Providing psychological relief through the open expression of strong emotions.

Example

Writing about emotions can be a cathartic experience.

写下情感可能是一次宣泄的体验。

C1 noun ˌkɒm.pjʊˈteɪ.ʃən

computation

计算

Meaning

The action of mathematical calculation.

Example

Complex computation is required for AI models.

复杂的计算对AI模型来说是必须的。

C1 adjective /ˌkɒmprɪˈhɛnsəbl/

comprehensible

可理解的

Meaning

able to be understood; intelligible

Example

The teacher explained the topic in a comprehensible way.

老师以一种可以理解的方式解释了这个话题。

C1 noun /sɛˈseɪʃən/

cessation

停止

Meaning

The fact or process of ending or being brought to an end.

Example

There was a temporary cessation of hostilities.

敌对行动暂时停止。

C1 verb /ˈkʌvət/

covet

渴望

Meaning

to desire something belonging to someone else

Example

He coveted his neighbor's new car.

他渴望邻居的新车。

C1 noun /kənˈvʌl.ʃən/

convulsion

抽搐

Meaning

a sudden, violent, involuntary contraction of muscles; a seizure

Example

The medicine helped prevent convulsions in children.

药物帮助预防儿童的抽搐。

C1 adjective /kənˈteɪ.dʒəs/

Contagious

传染性; 有感染力

Meaning

likely to spread to and affect others; infectious

Example

Her laughter is contagious and makes everyone smile.

她的笑声具有传染性，让每个人都微笑。

C1 noun /kəˈlæm.ɪ.ti/

Calamity

灾难；灾祸

Meaning

an event causing great and often sudden damage or distress; a disaster

Example

The earthquake was a terrible calamity that affected thousands of families.

地震是一次可怕的灾难，影响了成千上万的家庭。

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 /kənˈkʌrəns/

concurrence

一致

Meaning

Agreement or union in action, opinion, or occurrence; simultaneous happening of events.

Example

The project was completed with the concurrence of all departments.

这个项目是在所有部门的共识下完成的。

C1 noun /ˈsɪ.nɪk/

Cynic

愤世嫉俗者; 怀疑主义者

Meaning

a person who believes that people are motivated purely by self-interest; someone who is skeptical about human nature

Example

The old cynic believed that politicians only cared about getting votes.

那个老愤世嫉俗者相信政治家只关心获得选票。

C1 noun /kliːˈʃeɪ/

cliche

陈词滥调

Meaning

An overused expression or idea that has lost its originality or impact.

Example

The speech was filled with old clichés that failed to inspire the audience.

演讲中充满了老套的陈词滥调，未能激发观众的兴趣。

C1 adjective /kræs/

crass

粗鲁的，缺乏敏感性或精致

Meaning

lacking sensitivity, refinement, or intelligence

Example

His crass remarks offended everyone at the meeting.

他的粗鲁言论在会议上冒犯了每个人。

C1 noun /kɑːɡ/

cog

轮子或齿轮上的齿

Meaning

A tooth on the rim of a wheel or gear; metaphorically, a minor but necessary part of a larger system.

Example

He felt like just a small cog in a big machine.

他觉得自己只是一个大机器中的小齿轮。

C1 verb ˌkəʊ.əˈles

coalesce

合并

Meaning

Come together and form one mass or whole; unite to form one organization or group.

Example

The different theories coalesced into one unified idea.

不同的理论合并成一个统一的观点。

C1 adverb /ˌkɒnfɪˈdenʃəli/

Confidentially

机密地

Meaning

in a confidential manner; secretly; privately

Example

The information was shared confidentially between the two managers.

信息在两个经理之间以机密方式共享。

C1 adjective /ˈʃɪvəlrəs/

chivalrous

骑士风范

Meaning

Behaving in a courteous, gallant, and honorable way, especially toward women.

Example

He was chivalrous, always opening doors for others.

他是骑士风范，总是为他人开门。

C1 verb /kənˈspaɪər/

conspire

密谋

Meaning

to secretly plan with others to do something harmful or illegal

Example

They conspired to overthrow the government.

他们密谋推翻政府。

C1 noun /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 noun, verb /kriːs/

crease

褶皱, 折痕

Meaning

a line or fold produced on paper, cloth, or other material; to make a fold or wrinkle

Example

She ironed the shirt carefully to remove every crease.

她小心地熨烫衬衫，去除每一道褶皱。

C1 adjective ˈklaɪ.mət rɪˈzɪl.i.ənt

climate-resilient

气候适应性强

Meaning

Able to cope with the adverse effects of climate change; sustainable and adaptable.

Example

Climate-resilient crops can survive extreme weather conditions.

气候适应性强的作物能够在极端天气条件下生存。

C1 noun /krɛst/

crest

山顶

Meaning

the top of a hill, wave, or mountain; a symbol of identity

Example

The hikers reached the crest of the mountain at sunrise.

登山者在日出时达到了山顶。

C1 noun /kəmˈpəʊ.ʒər/

composure

冷静和自我控制的状态

Meaning

The state or feeling of being calm and in control of oneself.

Example

She maintained her composure during the interview.

她在面试中保持了冷静。

C1 verb/noun /ˈkrɒn.ɪ.kəl/

chronicle

按照事件发生的顺序记录

Meaning

To record events in the order in which they happened; a written record of historical events.

Example

She decided to chronicle her journey through a blog.

她决定通过博客记录她的旅行。

C1 verb /kənˈsaɪn/

consign

托付

Meaning

to deliver something to a person or place, often for selling or safekeeping

Example

He consigned the package to the shipping company.

他将包裹交给了运输公司。

C1 adjective /ˌkætəˈɡɒrɪkəl/

categorical

绝对的

Meaning

Absolute and without exception; expressed clearly and directly.

Example

She gave a categorical denial of the allegations.

她对指控作出了绝对否认。

C1 noun /ˌkɒrəˈneɪʃən/

coronation

加冕礼

Meaning

the act or ceremony of crowning a sovereign or monarch

Example

The coronation of the new king was attended by thousands of people.

新国王的加冕礼有成千上万的人参加。

C1 noun, verb /klɒt/

clot

血块

Meaning

a thick mass of coagulated liquid, especially blood; to form such a mass.

Example

The doctor removed a blood clot from the patient.

医生从病人身上取出了血块。

C1 noun /ˈkliː.vər/

Cleaver

切肉刀

Meaning

a heavy knife with a broad blade used for chopping meat or vegetables

Example

The chef used a cleaver to chop the chicken bones.

厨师用切肉刀切鸡骨头。

C1 noun /saɪˈteɪʃən/

citation

引用

Meaning

a quotation from or reference to a book, paper, or author

Example

The research paper included a citation from Shakespeare.

研究论文中包含了莎士比亚的引用。

C1 noun /kənˈtɪnjuəm/

continuum

连续体

Meaning

A continuous sequence in which adjacent elements are not perceptibly different from each other, but the extremes are quite distinct.

Example

Life and death are often seen as part of the same continuum.

生与死常常被视为同一连续体的一部分。

C1 adjective /ˈkjuːmjələtɪv/

cumulative

累积的

Meaning

Increasing gradually by addition; growing in quantity, force, or effect.

Example

The cumulative effect of stress can harm your health.

压力的累积效应可能对您的健康造成伤害。

C1 noun /kəˈnɛəri/

canary

金丝雀

Meaning

a small, usually yellow bird known for its singing; also used as a warning sign in dangerous conditions

Example

The canary sang beautifully in its cage.

金丝雀在它的笼子里唱得非常动听。

C1 adjective /ˈsiːs.ləs/

Ceaseless

不断的；持续的

Meaning

continuing without pause or interruption; endless

Example

The ceaseless rain lasted for three days.

不断的雨下了三天。

C1 adjective /kənˈtɪɡ.ju.əs/

contiguous

相邻

Meaning

sharing a common border; touching

Example

The two continguous houses shared a wall.

这两座相邻的房子共享了一面墙。

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 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。

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。

C1 noun /ˈkruːsɪbəl/

crucible

严峻考验，熔炉

Meaning

a severe test or trial; a container used for heating substances to very high temperatures

Example

The team emerged stronger from the crucible of competition.

团队从竞争的熔炉中走了出来，变得更强大。

C1 adjective kənˈkɝː.ənt

concurrent

同时发生的，平行的，在同一时间进行的

Meaning

Existing, happening, or done at the same time.

Example

The conference had concurrent sessions on various topics.

会议期间有多个并行的主题会议。

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。

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 adjective /ˌʃoʊ.vəˈnɪs.tɪk/

chauvinistic

沙文主义

Meaning

Displaying or characterized by excessive or prejudiced loyalty or support, especially towards one's own gender or group.

Example

His chauvinistic attitude alienated many of his female colleagues.

他的沙文主义态度疏远了许多女性同事。

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 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。

C1 noun /kənˈspɪrə.tər/

conspirator

阴谋者

Meaning

a person who secretly plans with others to do something unlawful or harmful

Example

The conspirator was arrested before the plan could be carried out.

阴谋者在计划得以实施之前被捕。

C1 verb /ˈsenʃər/

censure

谴责, 批评

Meaning

to criticize severely; to express strong disapproval

Example

The committee censured the politician for his misconduct.

委员会因他的不当行为谴责了政治家。

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。

C1 verb /siːd/

cede

放弃

Meaning

to give up power, territory, or rights to another

Example

The country ceded territory after losing the war.

这个国家在输了战争后，放弃了领土。

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 noun /kəˈθɑːrsɪs/

catharsis

情感宣泄

Meaning

The process of releasing strong emotions, providing relief.

Example

Writing in her diary was a form of catharsis for her.

在她的日记中写作对她来说是一种情感宣泄的方式。

C1 noun /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。

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。

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 noun /ˈkɒl.ə.bəʊn/

Collar-bone

锁骨

Meaning

either of the pair of bones joining the breastbone to the shoulder blades; clavicle

Example

He broke his collar-bone in the accident.

他在事故中摔断了锁骨。

C1 adjective ˈser.ɪ.brəl

cerebral

大脑的

Meaning

Of the cerebrum of the brain.

Example

Cerebral functions regulate thoughts.

大脑功能调节思想。

C1 noun /ˈklæmər/

clamor

喧嚣

Meaning

a loud and confused noise, especially of people shouting insistently

Example

The clamor of the protesting crowd filled the square.

抗议人群的喧嚣充满了广场。

C1 noun ˌkʌl.mɪˈneɪ.ʃən

culmination

高潮. 某事物的最高点，特别是经历了长时间后。

Meaning

The highest or climactic point of something, especially as attained after a long time.

Example

The project reached its culmination after years of effort.

项目在多年努力后达到了高潮。

C1 noun /ˈklɛmənsi/

clemency

宽恕

Meaning

mercy, leniency, or forgiveness shown towards someone

Example

The judge showed clemency and reduced his sentence.

法官表现出宽恕，减少了他的判决。

C1 noun kəˈmjunəl ˈhɑrməni

communal harmony

社区和谐

Meaning

Peaceful coexistence and cooperation among different groups in a community.

Example

Maintaining communal harmony requires mutual respect and understanding.

维护社区和谐需要相互尊重和理解。

C1 adjective /kəˈmɛmərətɪv/

commemorative

纪念的

Meaning

Serving as a reminder or in honor of a person or event.

Example

They issued a commemorative coin for the independence anniversary.

他们发行了一枚纪念币，庆祝独立纪念日。

C1 noun /kənˈsɜːvəˌtɔːri/

conservatory

温室 / 音乐和艺术学校

Meaning

A greenhouse for growing plants or a school for music and the arts.

Example

They grew exotic plants in the conservatory.

他们在温室里种植了异国植物。

C1 adjective /ˈtʃɛk.ərd/

checkered

方格纹

Meaning

Having a pattern of alternating squares of different colors; also describing a past full of ups and downs or varied experiences.

Example

He had a checkered career with many highs and lows.

他有一个方格纹的职业生涯，充满了起伏。

C1 verb /tʃaɪd/

chide

斥责

Meaning

to scold or rebuke; to express disapproval

Example

The teacher chided the student for being late.

老师因为学生迟到而训斥了他。

C1 verb /kənˈstrɪkt/

constrict

收缩

Meaning

to make narrower or tighter; to shrink or compress

Example

The snake constricted its prey before swallowing.

蛇在吞噬之前把猎物收缩了。

C1 noun /kənˈveɪəns/

conveyance

运输

Meaning

The action or process of transporting or carrying someone or something from one place to another.

Example

The conveyance of goods was delayed due to bad weather.

由于恶劣的天气，货物的运输被延迟。

C1 noun /kəˈloʊkwiəˌlɪzəm/

colloquialism

口语表达

Meaning

a word or phrase used in informal speech or writing

Example

The novel is full of regional colloquialisms.

这本小说充满了地区性的口语表达。

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。

C1 noun /kəmˈplɪsəti/

complicity

共谋

Meaning

the state of being involved with others in an illegal activity or wrongdoing

Example

The court revealed his complicity in the fraud scheme.

法庭揭示了他在欺诈计划中的共谋。

C1 verb /ˌkaʊntərˈbæləns/

counterbalance

抵消

Meaning

to offset or balance the effect of something

Example

Exercise can counterbalance the negative effects of stress.

运动可以抵消压力的负面影响。

C1 verb /kliːv/

cleave

劈开, 切割

Meaning

to split or divide; to cut through forcefully

Example

He used an axe to cleave the wood.

他用斧头劈开木材。

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 /ˌkʌl də ˈsæk/

cul de sac

死胡同

Meaning

A street or passage closed at one end; a dead end.

Example

They bought a house at the end of a quiet cul de sac.

他们在一个安静的死胡同的尽头买了一栋房子。

C1 noun /kəˈpɪl.ər.iz/

capillaries

毛细血管

Meaning

Any of the fine branching blood vessels that form a network between the arterioles and venules.

Example

Broken capillaries cause dark circles.

破裂的毛细血管导致黑眼圈。

C1 noun kəˈmjuːnɪti ˈsɜːrvɪs aɪˈdiːəlz

community service ideals

社区服务理念

Meaning

Principles and standards of serving the community for social good.

Example

Community service ideals must be taught in schools.

社区服务理念必须在学校教授。

C1 noun /kənˈsiːt/

conceit

自负

Meaning

excessive pride in oneself; vanity

Example

His conceit made him unpopular among his colleagues.

他的自负让他在同事中不受欢迎。

C1 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。

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。

C1 noun /ˈʃæpəroʊn/

chaperon

陪伴者

Meaning

An older person who accompanies and supervises young people in social situations.

Example

The teacher acted as a chaperon during the school dance.

老师在学校舞会期间担任了陪伴者的角色。

C1 noun /ˈsɪvɪks/

civics

公民教育

Meaning

the study of the rights and duties of citizens and how government works

Example

Civics helps students understand their responsibilities as citizens.

公民教育帮助学生理解作为公民的责任。

C1 noun /kənˈfɔːrməns/

conformance

一致性

Meaning

The act of conforming to a rule, standard, or law.

Example

The product was tested for conformance with safety standards.

该产品已按照安全标准进行了符合性测试。

C1 noun /kræɡ/

crag

陡峭的悬崖或岩石面

Meaning

a steep or rugged cliff or rock face

Example

The hikers climbed the jagged crag to reach the summit.

远足者攀登陡峭的岩石面到达山顶。

C1 noun /ˈkrɒkəri/

crockery

餐具

Meaning

Dishes, plates, cups, and other items made of earthenware or china.

Example

The hotel provided clean crockery for the guests.

酒店为客人提供了干净的餐具。

C1 noun /kənˈtʃɛrtoʊ/

concerto

音乐作品

Meaning

a musical composition for one or more solo instruments accompanied by an orchestra

Example

She played a Mozart concerto with the orchestra.

她与乐队一起演奏了莫扎特的协奏曲。

C1 noun sɜːrˈkeɪdiən ˈrɪðəm

circadian rhythm

生物钟

Meaning

The body's natural sleep-wake cycle that occurs within 24 hours

Example

Exposure to natural light regulates the circadian rhythm.

暴露在自然光下会调节生物钟。

C1 noun /ˌkæm.əˈrɑː.dɚ.i/

camaraderie

友谊, 伙伴关系, 团结

Meaning

Mutual trust and friendship among people who spend a lot of time together.

Example

The camaraderie among teammates was inspiring.

队友之间的友情令人鼓舞。

C1 adjective /kɑːrˈnɪv.ər.əs/

Carnivorous

食肉动物

Meaning

feeding on other animals; meat-eating

Example

Lions are carnivorous animals that hunt other animals for food.

狮子是食肉动物，它们捕猎其他动物作为食物。

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 adjective, noun /ˈkɔːrpərəl/

corporal

军士

Meaning

relating to the body; a low-ranking officer in the military

Example

He suffered a corporal punishment for his mistake.

他因为犯错误而遭受了体罚。

C1 noun /ˈkærət/

carat

宝石重量单位

Meaning

a unit of weight for precious stones, equal to 200 milligrams

Example

She received a two-carat diamond ring for her engagement.

她收到了一个两克拉的钻石戒指作为订婚礼物。

C1 noun kəˈrəʊ.ʒən

corrosion

腐蚀

Meaning

The gradual destruction of materials by chemical or electrochemical reaction, especially of metals by oxidation.

Example

Corrosion in pipes leads to leakage.

管道中的腐蚀导致泄漏。

C1 noun kənˈvɜː.dʒəns

convergence

汇聚

Meaning

The process of coming together from different directions to meet at a common point; unification or integration.

Example

The convergence of technologies is revolutionizing industries.

技术的汇聚正在革命化行业。

C1 noun /kəˈluːʒən/

collusion

共谋

Meaning

A secret agreement or cooperation, especially for an illegal or dishonest purpose.

Example

There was evidence of collusion between the officials and the contractors.

有证据表明官员与承包商之间有共谋。

C1 noun /ˈkoʊtʃ.mən/

Coachman

马车夫

Meaning

a person who drives a horse-drawn carriage or coach

Example

The coachman skillfully guided the horses through the busy streets.

马车夫熟练地引导着马匹穿过繁忙的街道。

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。

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。

C1 noun /ˈtʃɪz.əl/

Chisel

凿子

Meaning

a tool with a sharp flat edge used for cutting or shaping wood, stone, or metal

Example

The carpenter used a chisel to carve the wood.

木匠用凿子雕刻木头。

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。

C1 noun /tʃæmp/

champ

冠军 / 胜利者

Meaning

an informal word for champion or winner.

Example

He is the new champ of the boxing tournament.

他是拳击比赛的新冠军。

C1 noun /ˈkɒləmnɪst/

columnist

专栏作家

Meaning

a journalist who regularly writes articles or opinions for a newspaper or magazine

Example

The columnist wrote an article about climate change.

专栏作家写了一篇关于气候变化的文章。

C1 verb /kənˈdʒɛst/

congest

拥堵

Meaning

To block or overcrowd a space, making movement or flow difficult.

Example

Heavy traffic can congest the city streets during rush hour.

繁忙的交通可能会在高峰时段拥堵城市的街道。

C1 noun /krɪpt/

crypt

墓室

Meaning

an underground chamber, especially one beneath a church, used as a burial place

Example

The tourists explored the ancient crypt beneath the cathedral.

游客们探索了大教堂下的古老地下室。

C1 noun/verb /ˈkætəpʌlt/

catapult

弹射器

Meaning

A device for launching objects at high speed; to hurl or launch something suddenly.

Example

The invention catapulted him to international fame.

发明将他弹射到国际声誉。

C1 verb koʊˈɜrs

coerce

强迫

Meaning

To force someone to do something against their will using threats or intimidation.

Example

The manager tried to coerce the employees into working overtime.

经理试图迫使员工加班。

C1 adjective /kəmˈplɪsɪt/

complicit

共犯 (犯罪中)

Meaning

involved with others in an illegal activity or wrongdoing

Example

He was found complicit in the crime.

他在犯罪中被发现是共犯。

C1 noun /səˈvɪləti/

civility

文明

Meaning

Polite and courteous behavior.

Example

He treated his opponent with civility despite their differences.

他以文明礼貌对待他的对手，尽管他们之间存在差异。

C1 adjective /kənˈsɛntrɪk/

concentric

同心的

Meaning

having a common center, as in circles or spheres

Example

The artist drew concentric circles on the canvas.

艺术家在画布上画了同心圆。

C1 noun /ˌkɒnstəˈneɪʃən/

consternation

惊愕

Meaning

A feeling of anxiety, dismay, or confusion, often caused by something unexpected.

Example

The sudden announcement caused widespread consternation among the employees.

突如其来的宣布在员工中引起了广泛的惊愕

C1 verb /kənˈdəʊn/

condone

宽容

Meaning

To accept or allow behavior that is morally wrong or offensive.

Example

The manager refused to condone harassment in the workplace.

经理拒绝在工作场所宽容骚扰。

C1 noun /ˈtʃʌk.əl/

Chuckle

轻微的笑声

Meaning

a quiet or suppressed laugh; to laugh quietly or with amusement

Example

He gave a soft chuckle when he heard the funny joke.

他听到那个有趣的笑话时发出轻轻的笑声。

C1 noun /ˈkaʊntərˌpɔɪnt/

counterpoint

对比点

Meaning

an argument, idea, or theme contrasting with another; also a musical term for independent melody

Example

Her calm attitude was a counterpoint to his anger.

她的平静态度是他愤怒的对比点。

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。