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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。
C1 adjective /koʊˈɜːrsɪv/

coercive

强制性
Meaning
Relating to or using force or threats to make someone do something.
Example
The government faced criticism for adopting coercive measures against protestors.
政府因采用对抗议者的强制性措施而遭到批评。
C1 noun /ˈsɛntrɪˌfjuːdʒ/

centrifuge

离心机
Meaning
A machine that spins substances at high speed to separate different components.
Example
The lab technician used a centrifuge to separate the blood cells from the plasma.
实验室技术员使用离心机将血细胞从血浆中分离出来。
C1 noun ˈkeɪ.dəns

cadence

语音的节奏和升降调
Meaning
The rhythm and flow of speech with rise and fall in tone.
Example
His speech had a natural cadence that captivated the audience.
他的演讲有一种自然的节奏，吸引了观众。
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。
C1 noun /kənˈtɛndər/

contender

竞争者, 争夺者
Meaning
a person or team competing for a title or prize
Example
She is a strong contender for the mayoral position.
她是市长职位的强有力竞争者。
C1 verb /kənˈviːn/

convene

集合，召集会议或集会
Meaning
to come together or assemble, especially for a meeting or formal gathering
Example
The board will convene tomorrow to discuss the new policy.
董事会将在明天召开，讨论新的政策。
C1 adjective /kənˈtɛmptʃuəs/

contemptuous

轻蔑的, 鄙视的
Meaning
showing or expressing contempt; scornful
Example
She gave him a contemptuous glance.
她给了他一个轻蔑的眼神。
C1 adjective /ˈkæl.əs/

Callous

冷酷的; 无情的; 残忍的
Meaning
showing or having an insensitive and cruel disregard for others; emotionally hardened
Example
He showed a callous disregard for others' feelings.
他表现出对他人感情的冷酷蔑视。
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。
C1 verb /kənˈkɒkt/

concoct

混合或发明
Meaning
to make something, especially food or a story, by mixing or inventing
Example
He concocted a story to explain his absence.
他编造了一个故事来解释他的缺席。
C1 verb /ˈkænvəs/

canvass

征求选票
Meaning
to solicit votes or opinions; to examine thoroughly; to discuss in detail
Example
They will canvass the neighborhood for votes.
他们将在邻里为选票进行宣传。
C1 noun /kənˈtɛnʃən/

contention

争议, 分歧
Meaning
heated disagreement or argument; a point asserted in debate
Example
The main contention between the two parties was over tax reform.
两党之间的主要争议是关于税务改革。
C1 noun /kəˈnʌn.drəm/

conundrum

复杂的问题或谜题
Meaning
A complex problem or puzzle without an easy solution
Example
The ethical conundrum puzzled the researchers.
这个道德困境让研究人员感到困惑。
C1 noun /ˈkroʊniˌɪzəm/

cronyism

裙带关系
Meaning
The practice of favoring friends or associates, especially in political appointments or business deals.
Example
The company was accused of cronyism in hiring practices.
该公司因招聘中的裙带关系而受到指控。
C1 noun /kəˈmɪtl̩/

committal

监禁 / 扣押
Meaning
The action of sending a person to prison or a mental hospital; also the act of committing something to a particular place.
Example
The judge ordered the committal of the accused to custody.
法官命令将被告送入拘留。
C1 noun /kɔːr/

corps

军队分支，团队
Meaning
a branch of the military or a group organized for a specific purpose
Example
He joined the army corps after graduation.
他在毕业后加入了军队分支。
C1 noun /ˈkriː.dəns/

credence

可信度, 信任
Meaning
belief in or acceptance of something as true
Example
The witness gave credence to the defendant's alibi.
证人给予被告的不在场证明可信度。
C1 noun /ˈkɔːl.drən/

Cauldron

大锅
Meaning
a large metal pot with a lid and handle, used for cooking over a fire
Example
The witch stirred her potion in a large cauldron.
巫婆在一个大锅里搅拌她的药水。
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 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。
C1 noun /ˈkʌl.ən.dər/

Colander

漏网
Meaning
a bowl-shaped kitchen utensil with holes in it used for draining food such as pasta or rice
Example
She drained the pasta using a colander.
她用漏网把意大利面排水了。
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 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 adjective /ˈkɔːʃənˌɛri/

cautionary

警示性的
Meaning
serving as a warning; intended to prevent problems or mistakes by giving advice or examples
Example
The report offers a cautionary message about unchecked spending.
该报告对失控的支出发出了警示性的信息。
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。
C1 noun /ˈkɜːrfjuː/

curfew

宵禁
Meaning
a rule requiring people to stay indoors after a certain time, usually at night
Example
The city imposed a curfew during the unrest.
城市在骚乱期间实施了宵禁。
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 /kəˈluːd/

collude

勾结
Meaning
To secretly cooperate or conspire with others, often for a deceitful purpose.
Example
The two companies colluded to fix prices in the market.
这两家公司串通起来，操控市场价格。
C1 noun /ˈkʌˈs.tə.di/

Custody

监护; 拘留; 保护
Meaning
the protective care or guardianship of someone or something; imprisonment or detention
Example
After the divorce, they shared custody of their children equally.
离婚后，他们平等地分享了孩子的监护权。
C1 noun /ˈkoʊhɔːrts/

cohorts

队列
Meaning
Groups of people who share a common feature or experience.
Example
Researchers compared the health outcomes of different cohorts.
研究人员比较了不同队列的健康结果。
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 /kæʃ/

cache

缓存
Meaning
A hidden storage of items or a high-speed memory in computing.
Example
The hikers found a cache of supplies hidden under the rocks.
远足者在岩石下发现了一个隐藏的物资存储。
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 adjective kənˈten.ʃəs

contentious

有争议
Meaning
Causing or likely to cause an argument; controversial.
Example
The contentious issue divided global leaders.
有争议的问题分裂了全球领导人。
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 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 /ˈkjuːmɪn/

Cumin

孜然
Meaning
A spice made from the dried seeds of a plant in the parsley family, with a warm earthy flavor
Example
Cumin is an essential spice in Indian and Middle Eastern cooking.
孜然是印度和中东烹饪中的一种基本香料。
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。
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。
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。
C1 noun /ˈkælɪbər/

caliber

口径
Meaning
The quality of someone's ability or character; the internal diameter of a gun barrel.
Example
The university attracts students of high caliber.
这所大学吸引了高口径的学生。
C1 noun/verb /kruːˈseɪd/

crusade

十字军，激烈运动
Meaning
a vigorous campaign for a social, political, or religious cause; to fight passionately for a cause
Example
She has been crusading for women's rights all her life.
她为妇女权利而斗争了一生。
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 noun /ˌkɒnvəˈlɛsns/

convalescence

康复期
Meaning
the period of time spent recovering from an illness or medical treatment
Example
His convalescence lasted for almost two months after the accident.
事故后的康复期持续了近两个月。
C1 adjective ˈkrɪp.tɪk

cryptic

神秘的, 隐晦的, 模糊的
Meaning
Having a meaning that is mysterious or obscure; difficult to understand.
Example
The message was cryptic and hard to decipher.
消息是神秘的，很难解读。
C1 verb /ˈkrɪstəlaɪz/

crystallize

结晶
Meaning
to form crystals; to make an idea or plan clear and definite
Example
Her vague thoughts began to crystallize into a solid plan.
她模糊的思绪开始在一个明确的计划中结晶。
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 noun /ˈkɜːrlər/

curler

卷发器
Meaning
A small roller used for curling hair.
Example
She used a curler to style her hair for the party.
她用卷发器为派对造型她的头发。
C1 adjective /ˈkrɛdɪtəbl/

creditable

值得称赞
Meaning
Deserving praise or acknowledgment, though not necessarily outstanding.
Example
She made a creditable effort in completing the project on time.
她做出了值得称赞的努力，按时完成了项目。
C1 noun /ˈkævərn/

cavern

洞穴
Meaning
a large cave or chamber in a cave
Example
The explorers entered a dark cavern beneath the mountain.
探险者进入了山下的一个黑暗洞穴。
C1 adjective ˈkɒn.və.luː.tɪd

convoluted

复杂
Meaning
Extremely complex and difficult to follow; twisted or intricate.
Example
His argument was so convoluted that no one understood it.
他的论点如此复杂，以至于没有人理解它。
C1 adjective /kɜːrt/

curt

简短
Meaning
Rudely brief in speech or manner.
Example
His curt reply made everyone uncomfortable.
他的简短回答让每个人都感到不舒服。
C1 noun /klæn/

clan

氏族
Meaning
a large family group or a close-knit community with shared interests or ancestry
Example
The entire clan gathered to celebrate the festival.
整个氏族聚集在一起庆祝节日。
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 adjective /kəmˈpleɪsənt/

complacent

自满
Meaning
showing self-satisfaction and a lack of concern about potential dangers or problems
Example
The team grew complacent after a few victories and stopped practicing hard.
团队在几场胜利后变得自满，停止了努力训练。
C1 noun /ˈkɒb.lər/

Cobbler

鞋匠
Meaning
a person who repairs shoes and other leather goods
Example
The cobbler fixed my broken shoes perfectly.
鞋匠完美地修好了我的破鞋。
C1 noun/verb /ˈsaɪ.fər/

cipher

密码
Meaning
A secret or disguised way of writing; a code; to put a message into secret writing.
Example
Military messages are protected using a cipher.
军事消息通过密码保护。
C1 noun /kɑːrˈtɒɡrəfər/

cartographer

制图师
Meaning
A person who makes maps.
Example
The cartographer carefully drew the map of the new territory.
制图师小心地绘制了新区域的地图。
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。
C1 adjective /kənˈspɪkjuəs/

conspicuous

显眼的
Meaning
Easily noticeable; attracting attention due to being unusual or prominent.
Example
Her red dress made her conspicuous at the party.
她的红色裙子使她在派对上显眼。
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 /ˈkʌn.stə.bəl/

constable

巡警
Meaning
a police officer of the lowest rank
Example
The constable directed traffic at the busy intersection.
巡警在繁忙的十字路口指挥交通。
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 /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。
C1 noun /ˌkɒn.əˈsɜːr/

connoisseur

行家
Meaning
an expert judge in matters of taste, especially in food, art, or wine
Example
She is a true connoisseur of fine art.
她是美术的真正行家。
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 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 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 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。
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。
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 noun /krəˈvæs/

crevasse

深裂缝
Meaning
a deep crack in a glacier or the earth’s surface
Example
The climbers carefully crossed the icy crevasse.
登山者小心地越过了冰冷的裂缝。
C1 verb /ˈsɪvɪlaɪz/

civilize

使文明
Meaning
to bring a society or group to a more developed, organized, or socially acceptable state; to educate and refine behavior
Example
Education can help civilize communities by promoting shared values and respect.
教育可以通过促进共同价值观和尊重来使社区更加文明。
C1 adjective /ˈkælkjʊleɪtɪŋ/

calculating

精明的
Meaning
acting in a scheming and ruthlessly determined way
Example
He had a cold and calculating approach to business.
他在商业上采取了冷酷而精明的态度。
C1 verb /kriːk/

creak

发出高音尖锐的吱吱声
Meaning
to make a high-pitched, squeaking noise when moved
Example
The old door creaked as she opened it.
那扇旧门在她打开时发出了咯吱声。
C1 adjective, noun /ˈkeɪnaɪn/

canine

与狗有关的 / 犬齿
Meaning
Relating to dogs; also refers to the pointed teeth in humans and animals
Example
The police trained a canine unit for search operations.
警察训练了一个警犬单位进行搜寻工作。
C1 noun /ˈkrɛvɪs/

crevice

裂缝
Meaning
a narrow crack or opening, especially in a rock or wall
Example
The lizard hid in a crevice between the stones.
蜥蜴藏在石头之间的裂缝中。
C1 noun /koʊˈhɪr.əns/

coherence

一致性
Meaning
The quality of being logical and consistent; forming a unified whole.
Example
The essay lacked coherence, making it hard to follow.
这篇文章缺乏一致性，难以理解。
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。
C1 noun /ˈkɒlərə/

cholera

Meaning
An infectious disease of the small intestine causing severe vomiting and diarrhea.
Example
The village suffered an outbreak of cholera after the flood.
C1 noun /ˌklɔːstrəˈfəʊbiə/

claustrophobia

Meaning
an extreme or irrational fear of being in confined spaces
Example
He avoids elevators because of his claustrophobia.
C1 adjective /ˈtʃɪə.ləs/

Cheerless

沉闷; 沮丧; 悲伤; 无欢乐
Meaning
lacking happiness or comfort; gloomy; depressing; without cheer
Example
The old house looked cheerless and abandoned in the winter rain.
这座老房子在冬雨中看起来显得沉闷和荒废。
C1 noun /ˈkɔːkəs/

caucus

政治会议
Meaning
A meeting of members of a political party to select candidates or decide policy.
Example
The party held a caucus to nominate their candidate for president.
政党举行了一个会议，提名他们的总统候选人。
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/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 /ˌkɒndɪˈsɛnd/

condescend

从高处以友善的态度
Meaning
to behave as if one is superior while being gracious to others
Example
He would not condescend to answer such a trivial question.
他不会屈尊回答如此琐碎的问题。
C1 noun /kənˈtɪn.ju.əns/

continuance

持续性
Meaning
the state of continuing or being prolonged; persistence
Example
The continuance of the project depended on securing additional funding.
项目的持续性依赖于确保额外的资金。
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 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 adjective /kənˈɡrɛʃənl/

congressional

国会的
Meaning
relating to a congress, especially the US Congress
Example
The bill received strong congressional support.
该法案获得了强烈的国会支持。
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 /krʌks/

crux

关键
Meaning
the most important or decisive point of an issue
Example
The crux of the problem lies in poor communication.
问题的关键在于沟通不畅。
C1 noun /ˌkɑːr.diˈɒl.ə.dʒɪst/

cardiologist

心脏病学家
Meaning
A doctor specializing in diagnosing and treating heart diseases.
Example
She made an appointment with a cardiologist for her chest pain.
她因胸痛预约了心脏病学家的诊察。
C1 verb /ˈkætəˌlaɪz/

catalyze

催化
Meaning
To cause or accelerate a reaction or change.
Example
The new law catalyzed reforms across the sector.
新法律催化了整个行业的改革。
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 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 noun/adjective /klɛft/

cleft

裂缝
Meaning
a split or crack; a space or opening made by cleavage
Example
The goat disappeared into a cleft in the rocks.
山羊消失在岩石中的裂缝里。
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 verb /kɜːrˈteɪl/

curtail

减少
Meaning
to reduce or limit something, especially something considered undesirable
Example
The company had to curtail its spending due to budget cuts.
由于预算削减，公司不得不缩减开支。
C1 noun /ˌkɒk.əˈtuː/

Cockatoo

凤头鹦鹉
Meaning
a large parrot with a prominent crest that can be raised or lowered
Example
The white cockatoo raised its beautiful crest.
白色凤头鹦鹉举起了它美丽的冠羽。
C1 noun /ˈkʌvənənt/

covenant

契约
Meaning
a formal agreement or promise, often legally binding
Example
The landlord and tenant signed a covenant to maintain the property.
房东和租户签署了一份契约，以保持财产。
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。
C1 adjective /ˈkɔːrəl/

choral

与合唱团相关
Meaning
Relating to, written for, or performed by a choir or chorus.
Example
The church hosted a choral performance on Sunday.
教堂在周日举办了合唱表演。
C1 noun /kənˈfaɪnmənt/

confinement

拘禁
Meaning
the state of being confined or restricted
Example
The prisoner endured years of confinement.
囚犯忍受了多年的拘禁。
C1 verb /ˈkɒnfɪskeɪt/

confiscate

Meaning
to take something away officially, often as a punishment
Example
The teacher confiscated the student's phone during class.
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 noun koʊˈhisɪv ˈjunɪts

cohesive units

凝聚的单元
Meaning
Groups or organizations that work together as unified wholes, with members closely bound together.
Example
Early humans formed cohesive units for survival.
早期人类为了生存，形成了凝聚的单元。
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。
C1 verb /ˈkrɒs.briːd/

crossbreed

杂交
Meaning
to produce an animal or plant by mating two different breeds, varieties, or species
Example
Farmers crossbreed cows to improve milk production.
农民通过交配不同品种的牛来提高奶产量。
C1 noun /kənˈdəʊləns/

condolence

慰问
Meaning
An expression of sympathy, especially on the occasion of death.
Example
She offered her sincere condolence to the grieving family.
她向悲痛的家庭表示了最真诚的慰问。
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。
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 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 adverb /ˈkɔːrdiəli/

Cordially

热情地
Meaning
in a warm and friendly manner; sincerely
Example
You are cordially invited to our wedding ceremony.
你被热情邀请参加我们的婚礼仪式。
C1 noun /kriːd/

creed

信条, 原则
Meaning
A system of religious or spiritual beliefs or a guiding principle.
Example
Freedom of speech is part of his personal creed.
言论自由是他个人信条的一部分。
C1 adverb kəmˈpæktli

compactly

紧凑地
Meaning
In a closely packed or dense manner.
Example
Protons and neutrons are compactly arranged.
质子和中子紧密地排列。
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/verb /ˈkɒn.sə.mət/

consummate

以极大的技巧完成或完善某物
Meaning
To complete or perfect something with great skill
Example
He is a consummate artist with years of experience.
他是一个技艺精湛的艺术家，拥有多年的经验。
C1 noun ˈkəmˌpaʊndɪŋ

compounding

复利
Meaning
The process whereby interest is added to an amount of money and future interest is calculated on the total.
Example
Compounding interest increases the value of investments over time.
复利增加投资的价值，随着时间的推移。
C1 noun /ˌkɒmpɪˈleɪʃən/

compilation

汇编
Meaning
a collection of things, especially pieces of writing or music, gathered together
Example
The book is a compilation of his best essays.
这本书是他最好的文章合集。