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B2 adjective /kəˈreɪdʒəs/

Courageous

勇敢的; 无畏的; 在面对危险时展现勇气
Meaning
brave; fearless; showing courage in the face of danger
Example
The courageous firefighter rescued the family from the burning building.
勇敢的消防员从燃烧的建筑物中救出了家庭。
C1 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。
A2 adjective /ˈkraʊdɪd/

crowded

幸福
Meaning
filled with too many people or things
Example
The bus was so crowded that I could hardly move.
当她收到奖项时,她无法掩饰自己的幸福。
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。
C1 noun /ˈkaʊn.tə.nəns/

countenance

面容,表情;支持
Meaning
a person's face or expression; support or approval
Example
Her cheerful countenance brightened the room.
她那愉快的面容照亮了房间。
A2 noun /ˈkaʊ.bɔɪ/

Cowboy

牛仔
Meaning
a man who tends cattle on a ranch, especially in the western United States
Example
The cowboy rode his horse across the vast prairie to find the cattle.
牛仔骑马穿越广阔的草原寻找牛群。
A2 verb /tʃɑːrdʒ/

charge

收费/指控
Meaning
to demand payment; to formally accuse; to rush forward aggressively
Example
The store charges extra for home delivery.
商店收取额外的家居配送费用。
C2 verb /ˈkɔː.tə.raɪz/

cauterize

烧灼
Meaning
to burn tissue to stop bleeding or prevent infection
Example
The doctor cauterized the wound to stop the bleeding.
医生烧灼伤口以止血。
B2 noun /ˈklaɪ.mət əˌdæp.teɪ.ʃən/

climate adaptation

气候适应
Meaning
The process of adjusting to current or expected climate change and its effects.
Example
Climate adaptation ensures resilience to change.
气候适应确保了对变化的适应能力。
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。
C2 adjective /kənˈvɜːrsənt/

conversant

熟悉,精通
Meaning
familiar with or knowledgeable about something
Example
She is conversant with the latest developments in technology.
她熟悉最新的技术发展。
C2 noun /ˈkɒn.tjʊ.mə.li/

contumely

侮辱,轻蔑
Meaning
insulting or humiliating treatment
Example
He endured the contumely of his colleagues with patience.
他耐心地忍受了同事们的轻蔑。
C2 noun /ˈkɒntrəriz/

contraries

对立的事物
Meaning
things that are completely different or opposite to each other
Example
Freedom and slavery are contraries in every sense.
自由与奴隶制在各个方面都是对立的。
C2 adjective /ˌkɒnsæŋˈɡwɪniəs/

consanguineous

同血缘的
Meaning
Related by blood; descended from the same ancestor.
Example
The study focused on genetic disorders in consanguineous families.
研究集中于同血缘家庭中的遗传疾病。
A1 adjective /koʊld/

Cold

寒冷的; 冰冷的; 冷淡的;
Meaning
having a low temperature; lacking warmth; unfriendly
Example
The cold winter wind made everyone shiver.
寒冷的冬季风让每个人都打了寒战。
B1 noun /kəmˈpəʊzə(r)/

composer

作曲家
Meaning
a person who writes music, especially classical music
Example
The composer is working on a new symphony.
作曲家正在创作一部新的交响曲。
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。
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。
A2 noun/verb /kənˈsɜːrn/

concern

Meaning
to relate to or affect; a matter of worry or interest
Example
Environmental issues concern all of us.
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。
B1 noun /ˈkriːtʃər/

creature

生物
Meaning
A living being, especially an animal.
Example
The forest is full of strange creatures.
森林里充满了奇怪的生物。
B1 noun ˌkɒnsənˈtreɪʃən

concentration

集中
Meaning
The action or power of focusing one's attention or mental effort on a particular object or activity
Example
Concentration is key to mastering any skill.
集中是掌握任何技能的关键。
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。
B2 noun /kɜːrv/

Curve

曲线; 转弯
Meaning
a line or outline that gradually deviates from being straight; a bend or turn in a road or path
Example
The driver slowed down as he approached the sharp curve in the mountain road.
当司机接近山路中的急转弯时,他减慢了速度。
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 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。
C2 verb /ˌkɒmənˈdɪə/

commandeer

强行占领
Meaning
To take control or possession of something, often by force or authority.
Example
The soldiers commandeered the villagers’ homes during the war.
战争期间,士兵们强行占领了村民的家。
C2 noun /ˈkeɪsiːn/

Casein

酪蛋白
Meaning
the main protein found in milk and cheese, used in food production and supplements
Example
Casein protein powder is popular among athletes for muscle recovery.
酪蛋白粉在运动员中因其对肌肉恢复的帮助而受到欢迎。
C1 noun /ˌkɔːriˈɒɡrəfi/

choreography

编舞
Meaning
The art of designing and arranging dances and movements.
Example
The choreography of the ballet was breathtaking.
芭蕾舞的编舞令人惊叹。
B1 noun /ˈsɪt.ɪ.zənz/

citizens

公民
Meaning
A legally recognized subject or national of a state or commonwealth.
Example
Citizens must follow pollution regulations.
公民必须遵守污染法规。
B2 noun/verb /ˈtʃɑːrtər/

charter

包机 / 租赁
Meaning
a written document granting rights or privileges; to hire a vehicle or vessel for temporary use
Example
The company decided to charter a bus for the trip.
公司决定为旅行租用一辆巴士。
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 /ˈkɒliər/

collier

煤矿工人
Meaning
a person who works in coal mines or a ship carrying coal
Example
The collier spent long hours underground extracting coal.
煤矿工人花了很长时间在地下开采煤炭。
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。
C2 adjective /ˈkjʊərətɪv/

curative

治愈性
Meaning
Able to cure disease or restore health.
Example
The doctor prescribed a curative treatment for the illness.
医生为疾病开出了治愈性的治疗方案。
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。
B2 noun /ˈkæp.ʃən/

caption

说明文字
Meaning
a brief explanation or description accompanying an illustration or photograph
Example
The caption under the photo explained who the people were.
照片下方的说明文字解释了那些人是谁。
C2 adjective /sɛnˈtrɪfjʊɡəl/

centrifugal

离心
Meaning
Moving or tending to move away from a center.
Example
The centrifugal force pushes the clothes to the sides of the washing machine.
离心力将衣物推向洗衣机的两侧。
B2 verb /tʃænt/

chant

吟诵
Meaning
to sing or recite in a rhythmic way
Example
The monks chant prayers in the temple.
僧侣在寺庙里吟诵祈祷。
B1 adverb /ˈtʃɪəfəli/

cheerfully

愉快地
Meaning
in a happy and positive manner; with visible good spirits
Example
She greeted everyone cheerfully despite the long day.
尽管一天很长,她还是愉快地向大家打招呼。
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 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。
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。
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。
C2 adjective /ˈklɛmənt/

clement

温和 / 仁慈
Meaning
mild or merciful; describing weather as mild and pleasant
Example
The prisoners hoped for a clement judge.
囚犯们希望有一个温和的法官。
C2 adjective /ˈsɜːrkəmskraɪbd/

circumscribed

受限的
Meaning
restricted or limited in scope or freedom
Example
Her freedom of choice was circumscribed by social rules.
她的选择自由受社会规则的限制。
C2 noun /kəˈtæb.ə.lɪ.zəm/

catabolism

分解代谢
Meaning
The breakdown of complex molecules in living organisms to form simpler ones together with the release of energy; destructive metabolism.
Example
Catabolism plays a crucial role in cellular energy production.
分解代谢在细胞能量生产中起着至关重要的作用。
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。
A1 noun/verb /ˈkʊkɪŋ/

cooking

烹饪
Meaning
the process of preparing food by heating it
Example
Cooking is one of my favorite hobbies.
烹饪是我最喜欢的爱好之一。
C2 noun /ˈtʃaɪ.nə bɑːks/

China box

月橘
Meaning
a small evergreen shrub with tiny white fragrant flowers
Example
The China box plant produced clusters of small white flowers.
月橘植物开出了成簇的小白花。
A1 verb /kliːn/

clean

清洁
Meaning
To make something free from dirt, marks, or mess.
Example
She cleaned the kitchen before the guests arrived.
她在客人到来之前清洁了厨房。
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。
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。
A2 noun /kɔɪnz/

coins

硬币
Meaning
Flat, typically round pieces of metal issued by a government as money.
Example
He collected old coins from different countries.
他收集了来自不同国家的旧硬币。
B2 noun /kəmˈplɛksɪti/

complexity

复杂性
Meaning
The state of being complex; intricacy.
Example
The complexity of the problem required a team of experts.
问题的复杂性要求一支专家团队。
B2 verb /kənˈveɪ/

convey

传达, 沟通, 运输
Meaning
To communicate or make known; to transport or carry from one place to another.
Example
The teacher conveys the lesson clearly to students.
老师清楚地把课程传达给学生。
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。
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。
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。
B1 noun /ˈkaʊn.səl/

council

委员会
Meaning
an assembly of people chosen or elected to make decisions or advise on matters
Example
The city council voted to improve public transportation.
市议会投票决定改善公共交通。
C1 noun /ˈkɑːrtɪlɪdʒ/

cartilage

软骨
Meaning
A firm, flexible connective tissue found in various parts of the body such as joints, ear, and nose.
Example
The doctor explained that the injury damaged the cartilage in his knee.
医生解释说,伤害损坏了他膝盖的软骨。
A2 adjective /ˈkeər.fəl/

Careful

小心的; 警觉的; 细心的
Meaning
taking care to avoid potential problems or dangers; cautious; attentive
Example
Be careful when crossing the busy street during rush hour.
过马路时要小心,尤其是高峰时段。
B1 adjective /ˈkæʒ.u.əl/

Casual

轻松和无忧; 偶然发生; 非正式
Meaning
relaxed and unconcerned; happening by chance; informal
Example
He wore casual clothes to the party.
他穿着休闲衣服去参加了聚会。
C2 noun kəmˈpʌŋk.ʃən

compunction

悔恨
Meaning
A feeling of guilt or moral scruple that prevents or follows the doing of something bad.
Example
He felt compunction after lying to his friend.
他说谎后感到悔恨。
B2 verb /koʊp/

cope

应对
Meaning
to deal effectively with something difficult
Example
She had to cope with a lot of pressure at work.
她不得不应对工作中的巨大压力。
C2 noun /ˈkæʒuɪstri/

casuistry

诡辩术
Meaning
The use of clever but false reasoning, especially in relation to moral questions.
Example
The lawyer’s argument was dismissed as mere casuistry.
律师的辩论被作为单纯的诡辩术驳回了。
B2 noun /koʊˈɔːrdɪˌneɪtər/

coordinator

协调员
Meaning
a person who organizes people or activities so that they work well together
Example
The event coordinator managed everything perfectly.
活动协调员完美地管理了一切。
B1 verb /tʃɒp/

chop

Meaning
to cut with a sharp tool; to cut into pieces
Example
She chops vegetables for dinner.
她为晚餐切蔬菜。
A1 noun /ˈsɪti/

city

城市
Meaning
a large town or an urban area with its own government
Example
Dhaka is the largest city in Bangladesh.
北京是中国最大的城市。
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.
A1 noun /tʃiːz/

Cheese

奶酪
Meaning
a food made from the pressed curds of milk; used for photography to make people smile
Example
She added grated cheese to the pasta for extra flavor.
她把磨碎的奶酪加到意大利面中,增加了风味。
B2 adjective /ˈkræŋki/

cranky

脾气暴躁
Meaning
bad-tempered, easily annoyed, or irritable
Example
The child gets cranky when he is hungry.
当孩子饿了时,他会变得脾气暴躁。
B2 noun /ˈsen.tɪ.piːd/

Centipede

蜈蚣
Meaning
a long thin creature with many legs that lives in dark places
Example
I found a centipede crawling under the rock.
我在石头下发现了一只蜈蚣。
B2 adjective + noun kriˈeɪtɪv ɪɡˈzɪbɪts

creative exhibits

创意展览
Meaning
Artistic displays or presentations that show originality and imagination.
Example
The creative exhibits highlighted recycling possibilities.
创意展览突出了回收的可能性。
C1 adjective /koʊˈɪnsɪdənt/

coincident

同时
Meaning
Occurring at the same time; occupying the same position in space or time.
Example
The festival was coincident with the national holiday.
节日与国庆假日是同时发生的。
C2 adjective /kəˈprɪʃəs/

capricious

善变的
Meaning
given to sudden and unaccountable changes of mood or behavior
Example
The stock market can be capricious, shifting dramatically without warning.
股票市场可能是善变的,剧烈变化没有警告。
B2 verb /kəmˈpraɪz/

comprise

由...组成
Meaning
To consist of or be made up of something.
Example
The committee comprises five members.
委员会由五个成员组成。
C2 noun/verb /ˈkʌdʒ.əl/

cudgel

棍棒
Meaning
A short, thick stick used as a weapon; to beat with a cudgel.
Example
The guard used a cudgel to chase away the thief.
警卫用棍棒把小偷赶走。
A2 noun /kæʃ/

cash

现金
Meaning
money in the form of bills or coins, not checks or credit
Example
She paid the bill in cash.
她用现金支付了账单。
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 noun /kənˈfɛʃən/

confession

忏悔
Meaning
a statement admitting that one is guilty of a crime or has done something wrong
Example
The suspect made a full confession to the police.
嫌疑人向警方做出了完整的忏悔。
B2 noun /ˈkɒk.roʊtʃ/

Cockroach

蟑螂
Meaning
a flat brown insect that is commonly found in kitchens and other warm places
Example
A cockroach ran across the kitchen floor quickly.
一只蟑螂迅速地跑过厨房的地板。
C1 noun /kjʊˈreɪtər/

curator

策展人
Meaning
a person who is responsible for the care and management of a museum, gallery, or collection
Example
The curator organized a new exhibition of ancient artifacts.
策展人组织了一个新的古代文物展览。
B2 adjective /ˌkɑː.di.əʊˈvæs.kjʊ.lər/

cardiovascular

与心脏和血管相关的
Meaning
Relating to the heart and blood vessels.
Example
Regular exercise improves cardiovascular health.
定期锻炼有助于改善心血管健康。
C2 adjective /kəˈnjuːbiəl/

connubial

婚姻的
Meaning
Relating to marriage or the relationship of a married couple.
Example
They celebrated their connubial bliss with a honeymoon trip.
他们通过蜜月旅行庆祝他们的婚姻幸福。
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。
A2 noun /kəˈlek.ʃən/

Collection

收藏;合集;档案
Meaning
a group of objects gathered together; the action or process of collecting
Example
She has an impressive collection of vintage books in her library.
她在她的图书馆里有一部令人印象深刻的古籍收藏。
B2 adjective /ˈkɒnʃəs/

conscious

清醒
Meaning
Aware of and responding to one's surroundings; awake.
Example
She was fully conscious after the surgery.
她在手术后完全清醒。
B1 adjective /ˈkɔːʃəs/

cautious

谨慎
Meaning
careful to avoid potential problems or dangers
Example
She was cautious about trusting strangers.
她在信任陌生人时非常谨慎。
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。
B2 noun /ˈkænvəs/

canvas

Meaning
A strong, coarse cloth used for tents, sails, or painting.
Example
The artist prepared a canvas for his new painting.
B2 noun /ˈkɑr.ɡoʊ ʃɪp/

Cargo ship

货船
Meaning
a ship or vessel that carries goods and materials from one port to another
Example
The cargo ship transported containers filled with electronics across the ocean.
货船将满载电子产品的集装箱穿越海洋。
B2 noun ˌkɒm.prɪˈhɛn.ʃən

comprehension

理解
Meaning
The ability to understand something; understanding or grasp of knowledge.
Example
Reading improves vocabulary and comprehension skills.
阅读提高词汇量和理解能力。
C2 noun /ˈsaɪ.nəˌʃʊr/

cynosure

众人焦点
Meaning
A person or thing that is the center of attention or admiration.
Example
She was the cynosure of all eyes at the party.
她是派对上所有人焦点。
A2 noun /kəˈmjuː.nə.ti/

community

社区
Meaning
a group of people living in the same place or sharing common interests
Example
The community worked together to clean the park.
这个社区一起工作,清理了公园。
B1 noun /ˈkæmpəs/

campus

校园
Meaning
The grounds and buildings of a university, college, or school.
Example
The university campus is filled with students during the fall semester.
大学校园在秋季学期期间充满了学生。
B2 verb /kənˈfaɪn/

confine

限制
Meaning
to restrict someone or something within certain limits; to keep someone in a closed space
Example
The prisoner was confined to his cell for 23 hours a day.
囚犯每天被关在他的牢房里23小时。
B2 verb /kriːp/

creep

爬行
Meaning
to move slowly and quietly; to make someone feel uncomfortable
Example
She crept quietly up the stairs to avoid waking anyone.
她悄悄地走上楼梯,以免吵醒任何人。
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 noun /kənˈvɜː.ʃən/

Conversion

转化,变化,转变
Meaning
The process of changing or causing something to change from one form to another.
Example
High website conversion rates indicate effective marketing.
高网站转化率表明有效的市场营销。
B2 verb /ˈsɜːrkjəˌleɪt/

circulate

循环, 流通
Meaning
to move continuously or freely through a closed system or area
Example
Air circulated freely in the open hall.
空气在开放的大厅自由流通。
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。
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 noun /ˈkeɪ.sɪŋ/

Casing

外壳; 外罩
Meaning
a cover or shell that protects or encloses something
Example
The mechanic removed the engine casing to examine the internal parts.
机械师拆下了发动机外壳以检查内部零件。
A2 verb kriˈeɪts

creates

创造
Meaning
To bring something into existence or to cause something to happen
Example
Pollution creates environmental and health issues.
污染造成环境和健康问题。
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。
A2 noun /ˈkʌp.bɔːrd/

Cupboard

橱柜
Meaning
a piece of furniture with doors and shelves for storing dishes, food, or clothes
Example
She stored all the plates and bowls in the kitchen cupboard.
她把所有的盘子和碗放进了厨房的橱柜里。
C1 noun kəmˈpleɪ.sən.si

complacency

自满
Meaning
Excessive self-satisfaction with one's achievements that can hinder progress.
Example
His complacency led to a decline in his performance.
他的自满导致了他的表现下降。
B1 adverb /ˈkʌmftəbli/

Comfortably

舒适地
Meaning
in a comfortable manner; without difficulty or effort; with ease
Example
She was sitting comfortably in her favorite chair.
她坐在自己最喜欢的椅子上很舒服。
B2 adjective kəˈlɛktɪv

collective

集体的
Meaning
Done by people acting as a group; shared by all members of a group.
Example
Victory Day represents our collective pride.
胜利日代表着我们的集体荣誉。
B2 verb /ˈkɒmprəmaɪz/

compromise

妥协
Meaning
To expose or make vulnerable to danger, suspicion, or disrepute.
Example
Excessive sharing can compromise your privacy.
过度分享可能会危害你的隐私。
B2 noun ˈkɔːrəl ˈriːfs

Coral Reefs

珊瑚礁
Meaning
Underwater structures made from calcium carbonate secreted by corals, forming diverse marine ecosystems.
Example
Saint Martin's Island is known for its coral reefs.
圣马丁岛以其珊瑚礁而闻名。
B2 noun /krɑk pɑt/

Crock pot

慢炖锅
Meaning
an electric cooking pot that cooks food slowly at low temperatures
Example
I put the chicken and vegetables in the crock pot before going to work.
我在上班前把鸡肉和蔬菜放入慢炖锅中。
C1 noun kəˈmɛns.mənt

commencement

开始
Meaning
The beginning of something; a ceremony at which degrees or diplomas are conferred on graduating students.
Example
The commencement ceremony marked the start of a new journey.
开始仪式标志着新旅程的开始。
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。
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。
C2 noun /ˈkɔːrpəskəl/

corpuscle

小颗粒或细胞,尤其是血细胞
Meaning
a small particle or cell, especially a blood cell
Example
Red corpuscles carry oxygen throughout the body.
红血球在体内运输氧气。
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 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。
B2 adverb /ˈtʃiːfli/

chiefly

主要
Meaning
mainly; primarily
Example
The festival is celebrated chiefly by young people.
这个节日主要由年轻人庆祝。
C1 noun /ˌkɒndʒʊˈɡeɪʃən/

conjugation

词形变化
Meaning
the variation of the form of a verb to indicate tense, person, and number
Example
French verbs have complex conjugations.
法语动词有复杂的变位。