B2 noun /ˈkɔːtruːm/

courtroom

Meaning

a room in which legal cases are heard and decided by a judge

Example

The witness was called to testify in the courtroom.

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.

C2 noun /ˈkɔːrsər/

courser

快速马或猎马

Meaning

a swift horse or a hunting horse

Example

The knight rode a fast courser into battle.

骑士骑着一匹快速的科赛尔进入战斗。

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。

B2 verb /kənˈfes/

confess

承认

Meaning

to admit guilt or wrongdoing; to acknowledge

Example

He confessed his mistake to his teacher.

他向老师承认了自己的错误。

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。

B1 verb /kənˈtɪnjuɪŋ/

continuing

继续

Meaning

to keep doing something without stopping

Example

They are continuing their journey despite the rain.

尽管下雨，他们仍在继续他们的旅程。

A2 verb /ˈtʃeɪndʒɪŋ/

changing

变化

Meaning

The act of becoming different; ongoing process of change.

Example

The weather is changing rapidly.

天气在快速变化。

B2 adjective /ˌkɒst.ɪˈfɪʃ.ənt/

cost-efficient

节约成本

Meaning

Achieving maximum productivity with minimum wasted effort or expense.

Example

Cost-efficient solutions benefit industries.

节约成本的解决方案有利于各行各业。

B1 adverb /ˈkɒmənli/

commonly

通常

Meaning

usually or by most people

Example

This phrase is commonly used in everyday speech.

这个短语通常在日常语言中使用。

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。

A1 noun /kæt/

Cat

猫

Meaning

a small domesticated carnivorous mammal with soft fur, a short snout, and retractile claws

Example

The cat sat on the windowsill watching birds.

猫坐在窗台上看着鸟儿。

C1 noun /kliːk/

clique

小圈子

Meaning

a small, exclusive group of people

Example

The students formed a clique that excluded others.

学生们组成了一个排外的小圈子。

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。

C2 noun /sɛnˈtjʊəriən/

centurion

百夫长

Meaning

A commander of a unit of one hundred soldiers in the ancient Roman army.

Example

The centurion led his men into battle with courage.

百夫长带领他的士兵英勇作战。

B2 adjective /kənˈdʒɛstɪd/

congested

拥堵

Meaning

Blocked up with too much traffic or crowding.

Example

The road was congested during rush hour.

在高峰时段，路上非常拥堵。

B1 noun /kəˈrɛkʃən/

correction

修正

Meaning

the action or process of correcting something

Example

The teacher made a correction to the student's essay.

老师对学生的文章进行了修正。

C1 noun /ˈʃoʊ.vəˌnɪz.əm/

chauvinism

Meaning

Excessive or prejudiced support for one's own cause, group, or gender, often with contempt for others.

Example

The company's culture was criticized for promoting male chauvinism.

C2 noun ˌsaɪ.bəˈnet.ɪks

cybernetics

控制论

Meaning

The science of communications and automatic control systems in both machines and living things.

Example

Cybernetics plays a crucial role in artificial intelligence.

控制论在人工智能中起着至关重要的作用。

C2 adjective /kəmˈpleɪzənt/

complaisant

过于顺从

Meaning

willing to please others or to accept what they do or say without protest

Example

He was too complaisant to refuse their demands.

他太顺从以至于无法拒绝他们的要求。

B2 noun /ˈkaʊnsəlɪŋ/

counseling

咨询

Meaning

professional guidance or therapy to help resolve personal or psychological problems

Example

She decided to go for counseling after feeling stressed for months.

在感到几个月的压力后，她决定去咨询。

C2 adjective /kənˈfɔːrməbl/

conformable

一致的

Meaning

Capable of being adapted or consistent with something; compliant.

Example

His actions were conformable to the rules of the institution.

他的行为与机构的规定一致。

A2 noun /ˈkæptɪn/

Captain

舰长

Meaning

a military officer of middle rank; the person in command of a ship or aircraft

Example

The captain ordered his troops to advance forward.

舰长命令他的部队向前进发。

A1 noun /ˈtʃɪk.ən/

Chicken

鸡

Meaning

a domestic fowl kept for its eggs or meat; the meat of this bird used as food

Example

The chicken laid fresh eggs every morning.

这只鸡每天早上都会下新鲜的蛋。

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。

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。

B2 adjective kəˈləʊ.ni.əl

colonial

殖民的

Meaning

Relating to or characteristic of a colony or colonialism, especially involving the control of one country by another.

Example

Colonial rule suppressed local governance.

殖民统治压制了当地的政府。

C1 noun /ˈkæviˌæt/

caveat

警告

Meaning

a warning or condition to be considered before taking action

Example

The proposal was accepted with one caveat.

该提案在附带警告的情况下被接受。

C1 noun ˈklaɪmət ˌrɛɡjʊˈleɪʃən

climate regulation

气候调节

Meaning

The moderation of climate conditions through natural or artificial processes.

Example

Forests help in climate regulation by stabilizing local temperatures.

森林通过稳定当地的温度来帮助气候调节。

B2 noun /kəˈrɪkjələm/

curriculum

课程

Meaning

The subjects comprising a course of study in a school, college, or university.

Example

The school updated its curriculum to include more digital literacy courses.

学校更新了其课程，增加了更多的数字素养课程。

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。

A2 noun /ˈkʌzn/

cousin

堂兄/堂弟/表兄/表弟

Meaning

A child of one's uncle or aunt.

Example

My cousin is coming to visit us this weekend.

我的堂兄这个周末要来拜访我们。

A2 noun /klɔːθ/

Cloth

布料

Meaning

woven or felted fabric made from wool, cotton, or a similar fiber

Example

The tailor cut the cloth into precise pieces.

裁缝把布料剪成精确的片段。

B1 noun /koʊm/

Comb

梳子

Meaning

a toothed device for arranging or cleaning the hair

Example

She used a comb to style her hair before the party.

她在派对前用梳子整理了她的头发。

A2 noun, verb /tʃɪp/

chip

Meaning

A small piece broken off from something; or to cut or break a small piece from something.

Example

He accidentally chipped the edge of the table.

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 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。

C2 noun /səˈlɛrɪti/

celerity

敏捷

Meaning

swiftness of movement; speed

Example

The soldier moved with great celerity to deliver the message.

士兵以极大的敏捷移动，以传递消息。

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。

B1 adjective /kənˈtroʊld/

controlled

受控的

Meaning

managed or regulated carefully; kept within limits

Example

The experiment was conducted in a controlled environment.

实验是在一个受控的环境中进行的。

B1 noun /ˈsiːlɪŋ/

ceiling

天花板

Meaning

the upper interior surface of a room

Example

The ceiling of the hall was painted beautifully.

大厅的天花板被美丽地油漆了。

B2 noun/verb /sɪˈmɛnt/

cement

Meaning

a powdery substance that binds materials together; to make something strong or permanent

Example

The treaty helped cement the relationship between the two countries.

B2 adjective /ˈkɔːstli/

costly

昂贵

Meaning

expensive or causing a lot of money, time, or effort

Example

Their mistake proved to be very costly for the company.

他们的错误证明对公司来说是非常昂贵的。

B1 noun /kəmˈpænjən/

companion

伙伴

Meaning

a person or animal you spend time with or travel with

Example

He was my companion during the long journey.

他是我在漫长旅程中的伴侣。

C2 noun /ˈkɒnsənəns/

consonance

和谐, 音响和谐

Meaning

Agreement or harmony among parts; a pleasing combination of sounds in music or words.

Example

The consonance between their ideas made the project successful.

他们的思想之间的和谐使得项目成功。

B1 noun /kɒp/

cop

警察

Meaning

a police officer (informal)

Example

The cop stopped the car for speeding.

警察因超速而拦下了那辆车。

C2 noun /ˈkriːməri/

creamery

奶制品厂

Meaning

a place where milk and cream are processed and dairy products are made

Example

The local creamery produces fresh butter and cheese daily.

当地的奶制品厂每天生产新鲜的黄油和奶酪。

A1 verb /keɪm/

came

来了

Meaning

past tense of 'come'

Example

She came to the party on time.

她准时来到了聚会。

B2 verb /kənˈstreɪn/

constrain

限制

Meaning

to limit or restrict someone or something; to force or compel

Example

The new regulations constrain businesses from polluting the environment.

新规定限制企业不允许污染环境。

B2 preposition /kənˈsɜːnɪŋ/

concerning

关于

Meaning

about or relating to something; causing worry or anxiety

Example

There are some reports concerning the new project.

关于新项目有一些报告。

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。

B1 adjective /kənˈviː.ni.ənt/

Convenient

方便的；适用的；实用的；

Meaning

fitting in well with a person's needs, activities, and plans; suitable and practical

Example

The new shopping mall is very convenient for our family.

新购物中心对我们家庭非常方便。

C2 verb /ˈkæstreɪt/

castrate

阉割

Meaning

To remove the testicles of a male animal or human.

Example

The farmer castrated the young bulls to make them easier to manage.

农民阉割了年轻的公牛，以便更容易管理它们。

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 verb /ˈkaʊər/

cower

因恐惧而蹲下

Meaning

to crouch down in fear

Example

The child cowered behind the sofa during the thunderstorm.

孩子在雷暴中躲在沙发后面。

C2 adjective /ˈsɜː.kəm.spekt/

circumspect

谨慎, 小心, 审慎

Meaning

Wary and unwilling to take risks; careful to consider all circumstances and possible consequences.

Example

Investors must be circumspect before making decisions.

投资者在做出决策之前必须谨慎。

B2 noun /ˈkɒn.trɪ.bjʊ.tər/

contributor

贡献者

Meaning

a person who gives something to help achieve a result

Example

He was a regular contributor to the local newspaper.

他是当地报纸的常驻贡献者。

B2 noun /ˌkrɛd.ɪˈbɪl.ɪ.ti/

credibility

可信度

Meaning

The quality of being trusted and believed in; trustworthiness.

Example

His credibility as a leader remains unquestioned.

他作为领导者的可信度无可争议。

C2 adjective /ˈtʃɛəri/

chary

谨慎

Meaning

cautious or wary about doing something

Example

She was chary of investing in the new business venture.

她对投资新业务感到谨慎。

C2 adjective /ˈkrɛstˌfɔːlən/

crestfallen

沮丧

Meaning

sad and disappointed

Example

He looked crestfallen after hearing the bad news.

听到坏消息后，他看起来沮丧。

B1 noun /ˈtʃɪl.i ˈpaʊ.dər/

Chilli Powder

辣椒粉

Meaning

a spice made from ground dried chili peppers, used to add heat and flavor to food

Example

Add two teaspoons of chilli powder to make the dish spicier.

加入两茶匙辣椒粉使菜肴更辛辣。

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。

B1 noun, adjective /ˈkrɪmɪnəl/

criminal

罪犯

Meaning

A person who has committed a crime; relating to crime

Example

The police arrested a dangerous criminal last night.

警方昨晚逮捕了一个危险的罪犯。

B2 noun /ˈkɒl.ər/

Collar

项圈

Meaning

a band of material around the neck; in jewelry context, a close-fitting necklace

Example

She wore an elegant pearl collar to the formal dinner.

她在正式晚宴上戴了一条优雅的珍珠项圈。

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。

C2 noun /kəˈræf/

carafe

玻璃瓶

Meaning

a glass container without handles used for serving drinks like water or wine

Example

The waiter brought a carafe of water to the table.

服务员把一瓶水放在桌子上。

B2 phrase kəˈlek.tɪv ˈæk.ʃən

collective action

集体行动

Meaning

Action taken by a group of people working together toward a common goal or purpose.

Example

Collective action is needed to mitigate climate change.

集体行动对于减缓气候变化很重要。

B2 adjective /kənˈdɪʃ.ən.əl/

Conditional

有条件的; 依赖于条件

Meaning

dependent on certain conditions; not absolute

Example

The job offer is conditional upon passing the background check.

工作机会取决于通过背景调查。

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。

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 /ˌklɔːstrəˈfəʊbiə/

claustrophobia

Meaning

an extreme or irrational fear of being in confined spaces

Example

He avoids elevators because of his claustrophobia.

C1 noun, verb /ˈkɒmjuːn/

commune

公社 / 沟通心灵

Meaning

Noun: a group of people living together and sharing possessions; Verb: to share one's thoughts or feelings intimately.

Example

She went to the countryside to commune with nature.

她去乡村与大自然交流。

B1 adjective /kəˈlɛktɪd/

collected

冷静

Meaning

calm and in control of oneself

Example

She remained calm and collected during the crisis.

在危机中，她保持冷静和收拾好自己。

C2 noun /ˈklæŋər/

clangor

响声，轰鸣

Meaning

A loud, resonant, and continuous noise, often metallic.

Example

The clangor of the church bells filled the town square.

教堂钟声的轰鸣充满了小镇的广场。

C2 noun /ˈkɒɡ.nɪ.zəns/

cognizance

认知

Meaning

Awareness, knowledge, or understanding of something; conscious perception.

Example

The judge took cognizance of the new evidence.

法官注意到新的证据。

B2 adjective ˌkɑː.bən ˈnjuː.trəl

carbon-neutral

碳中和

Meaning

Having a balance between emitting carbon and absorbing carbon from the atmosphere; not adding to overall carbon emissions.

Example

The company aims to be carbon-neutral by 2030.

该公司计划在2030年实现碳中和。

B2 noun /ˌkɒrəˈleɪʃən/

correlation

connive

秘密参与不当行为

Meaning

to secretly allow or be involved in a wrongdoing

Example

The manager connived with the supplier to cheat the company.

经理与供应商合谋欺骗公司。

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。

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。

C2 noun /ˈkeɪ.tɪf/

caitiff

懦夫

Meaning

A contemptible or cowardly person.

Example

The knight despised the caitiff who betrayed his comrades.

骑士鄙视那个背叛同伴的懦夫。

C1 noun /kəˈmoʊʃən/

commotion

骚动

Meaning

A state of noisy confusion or disturbance.

Example

The sudden commotion in the market drew everyone's attention.

市场上的突然骚动吸引了所有人的注意。

C2 noun /ˈkeɪ.nə.naɪt/

canaanite

迦南人

Meaning

a member of a people who lived in the ancient land of Canaan in the Middle East

Example

The Canaanites were known for their advanced trade networks.

迦南人以其先进的贸易网络而闻名。

C1 adjective /ˈkɒɡ.nɪ.zənt/

cognizant

意识到

Meaning

Having knowledge or being aware of something.

Example

He was cognizant of the risks before starting the project.

他在开始这个项目之前就意识到风险。

C2 adjective /ˈkreɪvən/

craven

懦夫

Meaning

cowardly; lacking courage

Example

He was too craven to stand up for his beliefs.

他太懦弱，无法捍卫自己的信念。

B1 adjective kəˈmɜː.ʃəl

commercial

商业

Meaning

Concerned with or engaged in commerce; having profit as a primary aim rather than artistic or other value.

Example

Commercial hubs attract investments.

商业中心吸引投资。

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。

B1 noun /ˈsɜːr.kəmˌsˌtæn.sɪz/

Circumstances

情况

Meaning

the conditions that affect a situation, action, or event; facts or conditions connected with or relevant to an event

Example

Under normal circumstances, she would have arrived by now.

在正常情况下，她应该已经到了。

A2 verb /kənˈsɪdər/

consider

考虑

Meaning

to think carefully about something, especially before making a decision

Example

She is considering studying abroad next year.

她正在考虑明年出国留学。

C1 noun /krəˈnɒlədʒi/

chronology

Meaning

The arrangement of events or dates in the order of their occurrence.

Example

The chronology of the dynasty was carefully studied by historians.

C1 adjective /kənˈsɪliətɔːri/

conciliatory

调解的

Meaning

intended to make someone less angry or more agreeable; soothing

Example

She spoke in a conciliatory tone to ease the tension.

她以调解的语气说话，以缓解紧张气氛。

C2 verb /ˈkælsɪfaɪ/

calcify

通过钙盐沉积变硬

Meaning

To harden by deposition of calcium salts; to become rigid or inflexible.

Example

Over time, the tissue began to calcify and lose flexibility.

随着时间的推移，组织开始钙化并失去柔韧性。

C2 adjective /krʌˈsteɪʃəs/

crustaceous

有硬壳的

Meaning

relating to or having a hard shell like a crustacean

Example

The scientist studied the crustaceous fossils.

科学家研究了有硬壳的化石。

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。

A1 verb /kɔːl/

call

打电话

Meaning

to say something loudly; to telephone someone; to name

Example

Please call me when you arrive home.

请在到家后给我打电话。

A2 verb /tʃiːt/

cheat

作弊

Meaning

to act dishonestly; to break rules for advantage

Example

He cheats on the exam by copying answers.

他通过抄答案在考试中作弊。

C2 adjective /ˈkʌmli/

comely

美丽

Meaning

Attractive or pleasant in appearance.

Example

The actress was known for her comely features.

那位女演员以她美丽的特征著称。

B1 noun /ˈtʃiːtər/

cheater

作弊者

Meaning

a person who cheats or acts dishonestly to gain an advantage

Example

He was caught and labeled as a cheater during the exam.

他在考试中被称为作弊者。

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。

B2 noun /kənˈdʒʌŋkʃən/

conjunction

连词

Meaning

a word used to connect clauses or sentences, or to coordinate words

Example

The words 'and' and 'but' are common conjunctions.

'和' 和 '但是' 是常见的连词。

B2 noun /ˌkɑn.trəˈdɪk.ʃən/

Contradiction

矛盾; 不一致

Meaning

a combination of statements, ideas, or features which are opposed to one another; inconsistency

Example

There was a clear contradiction between his words and his actions.

他的言辞与行动之间存在明显的矛盾。

C2 adjective /kəˈkɒfənəs/

cacophonous

刺耳的声音

Meaning

Producing a harsh, discordant mixture of sounds.

Example

The cacophonous sounds of the city kept her awake all night.

城市的刺耳声音让她整晚都无法入睡。

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 /ˈtʃɜː.nɪŋ stɪk/

Churning stick

搅拌棒

Meaning

a wooden stick used for stirring and churning butter, milk, or other liquids

Example

Grandmother used a churning stick to make fresh butter.

祖母用搅拌棒制作新鲜的黄油。

B1 verb /kənˈfɜːrm/

confirm

确认

Meaning

to establish the truth, accuracy, or validity of something

Example

The hotel will confirm your reservation by email.

酒店将通过电子邮件确认您的预订。

B2 noun /ˈkaʊn.səl.ər/

counselor

顾问

Meaning

a person trained to give guidance on personal, social, or psychological problems

Example

The school counselor helped the student deal with stress.

学校的顾问帮助学生应对压力。

B1 verb /kæst/

cast

投掷

Meaning

to throw; to choose actors for a play; to shape metal

Example

The fisherman casts his line into the water.

渔夫把他的鱼线投进水里。

B1 verb /tʃuː/

chew

幸福

Meaning

to bite food into smaller pieces with your teeth before swallowing it

Example

You should chew your food properly to help with digestion.

当她获得奖项时，她无法掩饰自己的幸福。

B1 adjective /ˈkɒn.stənt/

Constant

恒定的; 不变的; 稳定的

Meaning

occurring continuously over a period of time; unchanging; steady

Example

The machine runs at a constant speed.

机器以恒定的速度运行。

B2 adjective /ˈkʌnɪŋ/

cunning

狡猾

Meaning

Having or showing skill in achieving one's ends by deceit or evasion; cleverness in a tricky way.

Example

The cunning fox tricked the farmer.

狡猾的狐狸欺骗了农夫。

C2 noun /kəˈpriːs/

caprice

反复无常

Meaning

a sudden, unpredictable change of mood or behavior

Example

She bought the expensive dress on a caprice.

她一时兴起买了那件昂贵的裙子。

C2 noun /ˈklæpər/

clapper

钟内的金属部件，敲击钟体发出声音

Meaning

The free-swinging metal piece inside a bell that strikes it to produce sound.

Example

The clapper inside the bell was broken.

钟内的金属部件坏了。

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。

B1 adjective /kənˈvɪnst/

convinced

确信的

Meaning

completely certain or sure about something

Example

She was convinced that he was telling the truth.

她确信他在说实话。

B2 verb /kənˈfrʌnt/

confront

面对

Meaning

to face someone or something directly, especially in a challenge or conflict

Example

She had to confront her fears before making the speech.

她在演讲前必须面对自己的恐惧。

A2 noun, verb /kəˈrɪər/

career

职业 / 事业

Meaning

As a noun: a person’s course of professional life; as a verb: to move swiftly and in an uncontrolled way.

Example

She built a successful career in medicine.

她在医学领域建立了一个成功的职业生涯。

A2 adjective /ˈtʃɪə.fəl/

Cheerful

愉快的; 乐观的; 充满喜悦

Meaning

happy and optimistic; full of joy and good spirits; bright and lively

Example

She has a cheerful personality that brightens everyone's day.

她有一个愉快的个性，照亮了每个人的日子。

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 adjective /kənˌtɛmpəˈreɪniəs/

contemporaneous

同时代的

Meaning

existing, happening, or occurring at the same time

Example

The two artists were contemporaneous and often influenced each other.

这两位艺术家是同时代的，并且经常互相影响。

B2 adjective /ˈklɪn.ɪ.kəl/

clinical

临床的

Meaning

Related to the observation and treatment of patients rather than theoretical study.

Example

The doctor conducted a clinical examination.

医生进行了临床检查。

A2 verb kriˈeɪt

create

创造

Meaning

To bring something into existence; to make or produce something new.

Example

Unmanaged growth can create complex challenges.

未经管理的增长可能创造复杂的挑战。