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B2 noun /ˈkaʊnsələr/

councillor

议员
Meaning
an elected member of a local council who helps make decisions and represent the community
Example
The councillor spoke to residents about improving local roads.
议员与居民讨论了当地道路问题。
B2 adjective /ˈkælkjuleɪtɪd/

calculated

精心计算的
Meaning
Done with full awareness of the consequences; deliberate or carefully planned.
Example
Her calculated move gave her an advantage over her competitors.
她的精心计算的举动使她在竞争对手中占据了优势。
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。
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 adjective kənˈven.ʃən.əl

conventional

传统的
Meaning
Based on or in accordance with what is generally done or believed; traditional, standard, customary.
Example
Many farmers still use conventional farming methods.
许多农民仍然使用传统的农业方法。
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。
B2 verb /kəmˈpaɪl/

compile

编制
Meaning
to collect information or material and put it together in a list, report, or book
Example
She compiled the research data into a detailed report.
她将研究数据编纂成一份详细报告。
C1 verb /kɑːrp/

carp

抱怨
Meaning
to complain or find fault continually, often about trivial matters
Example
She tends to carp about the smallest inconveniences.
她倾向于为最小的不便抱怨。
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。
C2 verb /koʊˈæɡjəˌleɪt/

coagulate

凝结
Meaning
to cause a liquid, especially blood, to change into a solid or semi-solid state
Example
The blood quickly coagulated after the cut.
伤口后血液迅速凝结。
A2 noun /ˈkjuː.kʌm.bər/

Cucumber

黄瓜
Meaning
a long green vegetable with watery flesh, eaten raw in salads or cooked
Example
I added fresh cucumber slices to my salad.
我在沙拉里加入了新鲜的黄瓜片。
A2 noun /ˈsen.tʃər.i/

Century

世纪; 百年
Meaning
a period of one hundred years; a score of one hundred in cricket
Example
The ancient castle has stood for more than five centuries.
这座古老的城堡已经屹立了五个世纪。
C1 noun /ˈkaʊərdɪs/

cowardice

懦弱
Meaning
lack of courage; behavior showing fear
Example
His cowardice prevented him from speaking up.
他的懦弱让他无法发言。
B1 noun /tʃɑːrm/

Charm

魅力; 魔法; 吸引力
Meaning
the power or quality of giving delight or arousing admiration; a magical spell or talisman
Example
Her natural charm and wit made her popular at social gatherings.
她天生的魅力和机智使她在社交聚会中受欢迎。
B2 noun ˈsɜːrkjələr ɪˈkɒnəmi

circular economy

循环经济
Meaning
An economic system aimed at eliminating waste and the continual use of resources through reuse, sharing, repair, refurbishment, remanufacturing and recycling.
Example
Adopting a circular economy can reduce waste.
采用循环经济可以减少废物。
A2 noun /ˈkɔːrnər/

corner

角落
Meaning
the place where two edges or sides meet
Example
The store is just around the corner.
商店就在拐角处。
C2 adjective /ˈkrɛdʒʊləs/

credulous

轻信的
Meaning
Having or showing too great a readiness to believe things.
Example
The credulous child believed every story she heard.
那个轻信的孩子相信了她听到的每一个故事。
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。
B2 noun /ˈkɒnsənənt/

consonant

辅音
Meaning
A speech sound produced by blocking air flow, or a letter representing such a sound.
Example
The word 'cat' has two consonants and one vowel.
‘猫’这个词有两个辅音和一个元音。
B1 noun/verb /koʊd/

code

代码
Meaning
a system of words, letters, or symbols used to represent information or instructions
Example
He wrote a code to solve the problem on the computer.
他写了一个代码来解决电脑上的问题。
B2 adjective /ˌkrɒnəˈlɒdʒɪkəl/

chronological

按时间顺序
Meaning
Arranged in the order in which events happened.
Example
The events were listed in chronological order.
这些事件按时间顺序列出。
C1 phrase ˌkæt.əˈɡɒr.ɪ.kəl.i rɪˈfjuː.tɪd

categorically refuted

完全驳回
Meaning
Completely and absolutely denied or disproved.
Example
The claims were categorically refuted by officials.
这些主张完全被官方驳回。
A2 noun /ˌkɒnvəˈseɪʃn/

conversation

对话
Meaning
an informal talk between two or more people, in which ideas, feelings, and thoughts are exchanged
Example
We had a long conversation about future plans.
我们就未来的计划进行了长时间的对话。
C1 verb /tʃæsˈtaɪz/

chastise

Meaning
to criticize or punish severely
Example
The teacher chastised the student for being late.
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 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。
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。
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。
B2 noun /ˈkjuː.bɪ.kəl/

cubicle

办公隔间
Meaning
A small partitioned-off area of a room, typically in an office.
Example
She works in a cubicle with three other colleagues.
她和另外三位同事在一个办公隔间里工作。
C1 noun /ˈkænən/

canon

经典
Meaning
A general law, rule, principle, or collection of sacred books accepted as genuine.
Example
The book is now considered part of the literary canon.
这本书现在被认为是文学经典的一部分。
A2 verb /kjʊər/

cure

治疗
Meaning
to make someone healthy again after an illness
Example
The new medicine cured her of the infection.
新的药物治愈了她的感染。
C2 verb /kɔːk/

calk

堵塞船只的裂缝
Meaning
To make a boat or ship watertight by filling seams or cracks.
Example
The workers calked the seams of the old boat to prevent leaks.
工人们对旧船的缝隙进行了填塞,以防止泄漏。
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。
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。
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。
C1 adjective /kənˈtraɪvd/

contrived

人为的或强迫的;不自然或自发的
Meaning
artificial or forced; not natural or spontaneous
Example
The ending of the movie felt contrived and unrealistic.
电影的结局感觉造作且不真实。
A2 adjective /ˈklɛvər/

clever

聪明,机智
Meaning
Quick to understand, learn, and devise ideas or solutions; intelligent.
Example
She is clever enough to solve the puzzle quickly.
她足够聪明,可以快速解开谜题。
C1 noun /kəmˈprɛʃn̩/

compression

压缩
Meaning
The act of pressing or squeezing something into a smaller space.
Example
File compression helps reduce storage requirements.
文件压缩有助于减少存储需求。
C1 noun /kɔːrs flaʊər/

Course flour

粗面粉
Meaning
coarsely ground flour with larger particles, typically used for baking bread
Example
She used course flour to make homemade bread with a rustic texture.
她使用了粗面粉做了一个有乡村质感的自制面包。
C2 noun /ˈsɪɡnət/

cygnet

天鹅幼崽
Meaning
a young swan
Example
The cygnet swam closely behind its mother.
小天鹅在母亲后面游泳。
B2 noun /ˈkɒmpoʊst/

compost

堆肥
Meaning
decayed organic matter used as fertilizer
Example
The gardener added compost to enrich the soil.
园丁添加了堆肥来丰富土壤。
B2 adjective /kənˈsek.jə.tɪv/

Consecutive

连续的
Meaning
following each other in uninterrupted succession; sequential
Example
She won three consecutive matches in the tournament.
她在比赛中赢得了三场连续的比赛。
C2 noun /ˈkɒn.tjʊ.mə.si/

contumacy

不服从, 固执
Meaning
stubborn refusal to obey authority
Example
His contumacy led to his suspension from the council.
他的不服从导致他被从委员会中停职。
C2 noun /ˈkɒmɪti/

comity

礼貌,互相尊重
Meaning
Courtesy and considerate behavior towards others; mutual respect.
Example
The meeting was conducted with comity and respect.
会议是以礼貌和尊重的方式进行的。
A1 adjective /kuːl/

cool

冷静, 凉爽, 印象深刻
Meaning
moderately cold; calm and composed; fashionable or impressive
Example
She kept a cool head during the crisis.
她在危机中保持冷静。
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。
C1 adjective /kəmˈpensətɔːri/

compensatory

赔偿性的
Meaning
serving to make up for a loss, damage, or injury
Example
The court awarded him compensatory damages.
法院判给他赔偿性赔偿金。
C1 adjective /ˈtʃɛkərd/

chequered

棋盘格的
Meaning
Having a pattern of squares, or marked by varied and contrasting experiences or periods.
Example
He had a chequered career with both great successes and failures.
他有一段棋盘格的职业生涯,既有巨大的成功,也有失败。
C1 verb /kəˈleɪt/

collate

整理
Meaning
to collect, arrange, and combine in order
Example
The secretary collated the reports before the meeting.
秘书在会议之前整理了报告。
B2 noun /ˈklʌstər/

cluster

Meaning
a group of similar things or people positioned close together
Example
The grapes grew in a tight cluster.
葡萄在一个紧密的串中生长。
B1 verb /ˈkɒntrækt/

contract

签订合同
Meaning
to make smaller; to enter into a formal agreement
Example
The company will contract a new supplier for materials.
公司将签订新的供应商合同。
C2 noun /kəˈdɛnzə/

cadenza

精心准备的独奏段落
Meaning
An elaborate solo passage in a piece of music, usually near the end.
Example
The pianist performed a brilliant cadenza before the final movement.
钢琴家在最后一个乐章之前演奏了一段精彩的卡登扎。
C2 adjective /kəmˈbʌstɪbəl/

combustible

可燃的
Meaning
Capable of catching fire and burning easily.
Example
Dry leaves are highly combustible.
干叶子非常易燃。
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 noun /kənˈsep.ʃən/

Conception

构思; 想法; 受精
Meaning
the forming of an idea or plan; the fertilization of an ovum by a sperm; the action of conceiving
Example
The conception of this innovative project took several months of brainstorming.
这个创新项目的构思花费了几个月的头脑风暴。
C2 noun /ˌsɜːrkəmləˈkjuːʃn/

circumlocution

拐弯抹角
Meaning
the use of many words when fewer would do, especially to avoid stating something directly
Example
The politician's speech was filled with circumlocution.
政治家的演讲充满了拐弯抹角。
C2 noun /krəˈdjuːlɪti/

credulity

轻信
Meaning
A tendency to be too ready to believe that something is real or true.
Example
The scam succeeded because of the victim's credulity.
诈骗因受害人的轻信而成功。
C2 noun /kænt/

cant

虚伪的话
Meaning
Hypocritical and insincere talk, especially about moral or religious principles.
Example
The politician's speech was filled with cant about honesty and integrity.
政治家的演讲充满了关于诚实和正直的虚伪话语。
C2 verb /kruːn/

croon

用柔和、低沉、温柔的声音唱歌或哼歌
Meaning
to sing or hum in a soft, low, and gentle voice
Example
She crooned a lullaby to help the baby fall asleep.
她唱着摇篮曲帮助婴儿入睡。
A2 verb /kræʃ/

crash

幸福
Meaning
To collide violently; to suddenly stop working (for machines or computers).
Example
The car crashed into the wall at high speed.
她在获得奖项时无法掩饰自己的幸福。
B2 noun /ˈkaʊ.ərd/

Coward

懦夫
Meaning
a person who lacks the courage to do or endure dangerous or unpleasant things
Example
He called himself a coward for not standing up to the bully.
他自称为懦夫,因为他没有站出来反对恶霸。
C2 adjective /ˈkɒndʒʊɡəl/

conjugal

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

coniferous

与针叶树有关
Meaning
Relating to cone-bearing trees that usually have needle-like leaves and remain green year-round.
Example
Pine trees are coniferous and grow in colder climates.
松树是针叶树,在寒冷的气候中生长。
C1 adjective kəʊˈhiː.sɪv

cohesive

凝聚力强
Meaning
Characterized by or causing cohesion; forming a united whole.
Example
The team displayed a cohesive strategy.
团队展示了一个凝聚力强的战略。
C1 verb /koʊks/

coax

劝说
Meaning
to persuade someone gently or gradually to do something
Example
She managed to coax the cat out of the tree with some food.
她设法用一些食物把猫从树上劝下来。
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。
C2 adjective /kənˈtraɪt/

contrite

懊悔的
Meaning
feeling or showing remorse or guilt
Example
She was contrite after realizing her mistake.
她在意识到自己的错误后感到懊悔。
B2 noun /kɒk/

Cock

公鸡
Meaning
an adult male chicken
Example
The cock crowed loudly at dawn to wake everyone up.
公鸡在黎明时分大声啼叫,唤醒了所有人。
B2 noun /ˈkɒm.ɪt/

Comet

彗星
Meaning
a celestial object consisting of ice and dust that develops a tail when approaching the sun
Example
Halley's Comet appears in the sky every 76 years.
哈雷彗星每76年出现在天空中。
C2 noun /ˈkɔːfər/

coffer

箱子
Meaning
A strongbox or small chest for holding valuables, often used metaphorically for funds or financial reserves.
Example
The city's coffers were drained after the costly project.
昂贵的项目后,城市的资金库被耗尽了。
C2 noun /ˈkʌvən/

coven

女巫集会
Meaning
a group or gathering of witches
Example
The witches met secretly in a coven in the forest.
女巫们在森林中的一个女巫集会中悄悄聚集。
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。
C2 noun /ˈkoʊ.tə.ri/

coterie

一个小型的、排外的团体
Meaning
a small, exclusive group of people with shared interests
Example
He belonged to a coterie of artists who met every Friday.
他属于一个每周五见面的艺术家团体。
C1 noun /ˌkɔr.diˈæl.ɪ.ti/

Cordiality

热情; 友善
Meaning
sincere affection and kindness; warm and friendly behavior
Example
The host's cordiality made all the guests feel welcome and comfortable.
主人的热情使所有客人都感到受欢迎和舒适。
C1 noun /koʊlt/

Colt

小马驹
Meaning
a young male horse, especially one under four years old
Example
The farmer trained the young colt to accept a saddle.
农民训练年轻的小马驹来接受马鞍。
B1 adverb /ˈkɑːm.li/

Calmly

平静地
Meaning
in a peaceful way without showing strong emotions; quietly and without excitement
Example
She spoke calmly despite being angry.
她在生气的情况下冷静地说话。
C2 noun /klaɪm/

clime

气候带
Meaning
A region defined by its climate.
Example
He traveled to warmer climes during the winter.
他在冬天去温暖的气候带旅行。
B1 noun sɪvɪˈlɪzeɪʃənz

civilizations

文明
Meaning
The stage of human social development and organization that is considered most advanced.
Example
Ancient civilizations developed complex systems of governance.
古代文明发展了复杂的治理体系。
A2 noun /ˈkɑr.pɪt/

Carpet

地毯
Meaning
a floor covering made from thick woven fabric
Example
The Persian carpet in the living room was a family heirloom.
客厅里的波斯地毯是家族的传家宝。
B1 adjective /kəˈmɪtɪd/

committed

致力的
Meaning
Dedicated and loyal to a cause, activity, or relationship.
Example
She is a committed teacher who cares deeply for her students.
她是一位致力于教学的老师,深切关心她的学生。
A1 noun /kaʊ/

Cow

奶牛
Meaning
a large farm animal kept for milk or meat
Example
The cow produces fresh milk every morning.
奶牛每天早上产鲜牛奶。
A1 noun /tʃeər/

Chair

椅子
Meaning
a separate seat for one person, typically with a back and four legs
Example
Please sit on the chair.
请坐在椅子上。
C2 adjective /ˈkoʊməˌtoʊs/

comatose

昏迷的
Meaning
In a state of deep unconsciousness, resembling or related to coma.
Example
The comatose patient was kept under constant observation.
昏迷的病人被持续观察。
C2 noun /ˈkæn.toʊ/

canto

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 /kəˈlɛktər/

collector

Meaning
a person who collects things as a hobby or job
Example
He is a stamp collector with thousands of rare items.
B2 adjective /ˈklʌm.zi/

clumsy

笨拙的
Meaning
awkward in movement or lacking skill
Example
He is so clumsy that he drops things all the time.
他这么笨,总是把东西掉下来。
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 /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。
A2 noun /ˈkændi/

candy

糖果
Meaning
a sweet food made with sugar or chocolate, often in small pieces
Example
The children were excited to get candy on Halloween.
孩子们在万圣节兴奋地收到糖果。
C2 noun ˌsɜːkəmˈspekʃən

circumspection

谨慎, 避免风险
Meaning
The quality of being wary and unwilling to take risks; prudence.
Example
His circumspection ensured no mistakes were made.
他的谨慎确保没有犯错误。
B2 noun /ˈkloʊʒər/

closure

关闭
Meaning
the action or process of closing something, or the sense of finality or resolution.
Example
The closure of the company left many employees without jobs.
公司的关闭使许多员工失业。
C2 adjective /ˈkæp.ʃəs/

Captious

吹毛求疵的; 挑剔的
Meaning
tending to find fault or raise petty objections; fault-finding; critical
Example
His captious remarks about every small detail made the meeting very unpleasant.
他对每一个小细节的吹毛求疵使得会议变得非常不愉快。
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。
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。
B1 noun /ˈtʃæmpiən/

champion

冠军
Meaning
a person who has defeated all rivals in a competition or fight.
Example
She became the champion after winning the final match.
她在赢得决赛后成为了冠军。
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 /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 adjective kənˈsɪs.tənt

consistent

一致的
Meaning
Acting or done in the same way over time, especially so as to be fair or accurate.
Example
Consistent performance leads to success.
持续的表现导致成功。
C1 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。
A2 noun /ˈkrɪk.ɪt/

Cricket

蟋蟀
Meaning
a jumping insect that makes a chirping sound by rubbing its wings together
Example
We could hear crickets chirping in the evening.
我们能在傍晚听到蟋蟀的叫声。
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。
C2 noun /ˈkloʊðiər/

clothier

服装商
Meaning
a person or company that makes, sells, or deals in clothes.
Example
The town’s clothier displayed fine suits in his shop window.
城里的服装商在他的店窗里展示了精美的西装。
A2 noun/verb /ˈkɒntækt/

contact

联系
Meaning
Communication or connection with someone.
Example
You should contact your doctor if symptoms persist.
如果症状持续,您应该联系您的医生。
B2 verb /ˈkʌltɪveɪt/

cultivate

耕种
Meaning
to grow crops or plants; to develop or improve something
Example
Farmers cultivate rice in the paddy fields.
农民在稻田里种植水稻。
B2 adjective /ˈtʃaɪld.laɪk/

Childlike

像孩子一样; 天真和信任; 纯净和简单
Meaning
innocent and trusting like a child; having the good qualities of a child; pure and simple
Example
She maintained a childlike wonder about the world around her.
她对周围的世界保持着孩子般的惊奇。
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。
A2 noun /keɪs/

case

案例 / 情况
Meaning
A particular situation, occurrence, or an instance of something; also a container or covering for something.
Example
In this case, we should wait for further instructions.
在这种情况下,我们应该等待进一步的指示。
C2 noun /ˈkærəˌpeɪs/

carapace

龟或螃蟹的硬壳
Meaning
the hard shell covering the back of some animals like turtles and crabs
Example
The turtle withdrew into its carapace for protection.
乌龟为了保护自己,躲进了它的壳甲。
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 verb /kənˈfaʊnd/

confound

Meaning
to confuse or surprise someone, often by acting against their expectations
Example
The magician's trick seemed to confound the entire audience.
C1 verb kəˈrɒb.ə.reɪt

corroborate

确认
Meaning
Confirm or give support to a statement, theory, or finding.
Example
The witness corroborated the defendant's testimony.
证人核实了被告的证词。
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。
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。
A2 noun/verb /ˈsɜːrkəl/

circle

圆圈
Meaning
a round shape; to move all the way around something
Example
The children sat in a circle.
孩子们坐成了一个圈。
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。
B2 noun/adjective /kənˈstɪtʃuənt/

constituent

成分 / 选民
Meaning
Noun: A member of a constituency or an essential part of something. Adjective: Being a necessary part of a whole.
Example
The senator met with his constituents to discuss local issues.
参议员与他的选民会面,讨论当地问题。
C2 noun /ˈkʌvi/

covey

一小群鸟
Meaning
a small group of birds, especially partridges or quails
Example
A covey of quails flew across the field.
一群鹌鹑飞过了田野。
B1 noun /kənˈkluː.ʒən/

Conclusion

结论; 结尾; 决定
Meaning
the end or finish of an event, process, or text; a judgment or decision reached by reasoning
Example
The conclusion of the research paper summarized all the important findings.
研究报告的结论总结了所有重要的发现。
A2 noun /ˈsɪɡəˌrɛt/

cigarette

香烟
Meaning
a small roll of finely cut tobacco wrapped in paper for smoking
Example
He lit a cigarette after dinner.
他在晚餐后点燃了一支香烟。
C2 noun /kɒŋk/

Conch

海螺
Meaning
a large sea shell that can be used as a horn; the marine mollusk that lives in such a shell
Example
The fisherman blew the conch shell to signal the end of the day.
渔夫吹响海螺号,表示一天的结束。
C2 noun /ˌkɒntrəpəˈzɪʃən/

contraposition

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