B2 noun ˈkrɪt.ɪ.kəl ˈθɪŋ.kɪŋ

critical thinking

批判性思维

Meaning

The objective analysis and evaluation of an issue in order to form a judgment.

Example

Critical thinking helps in making informed decisions.

批判性思维有助于做出明智的决定。

B2 noun, adjective /ˈkɒrəl/

coral

珊瑚

Meaning

a hard, rock-like marine organism formed by tiny sea animals; a pinkish-orange color resembling coral

Example

The coral in the reef provides shelter for many sea creatures.

珊瑚礁中的珊瑚为许多海洋生物提供庇护。

B2 noun /kəˈmɒ.dɪ.tiz/

commodities

商品

Meaning

Raw materials or primary agricultural products that can be bought and sold.

Example

The prices of commodities like oil and gold fluctuate frequently.

像石油和黄金这样的商品价格经常波动。

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。

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。

B2 noun /kɜːrl/

Curl

卷发; 螺旋形状

Meaning

a piece of hair that curves or coils; something with a spiral or curved shape

Example

She had beautiful natural curls that framed her face perfectly.

她有美丽的自然卷发，完美地框住了她的脸。

B2 adjective ˈkʌtɪŋ ˌɛdʒ

cutting-edge

前沿, 创新, 尖端技术

Meaning

The most advanced or innovative; at the forefront of development.

Example

This company develops cutting-edge technology.

这家公司开发尖端技术。

B2 noun /ˌkɒrəˈspɒndənt/

correspondent

记者

Meaning

A journalist who reports news from a particular place or on a particular subject.

Example

The foreign correspondent reported live from Paris.

外国记者从巴黎进行现场直播报道。

B2 adjective /kɔːrs/

coarse

粗糙, 粗鲁

Meaning

Rough in texture or manner; not smooth or refined.

Example

The fabric felt coarse to the touch.

这块布料摸起来很粗糙。

B2 noun ˌkɒn.fɪ.den.ʃiˈæl.ɪ.ti

confidentiality

保密性

Meaning

The state of keeping or being kept secret or private

Example

Confidentiality is crucial in data security.

保密性对数据安全至关重要。

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。

B2 noun ˌkɒn.stɪˈtjuː.ʃən

constitution

宪法

Meaning

A body of fundamental principles or established precedents according to which a state is governed.

Example

Constitutional reforms ensure equity.

宪法改革确保公平。

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。

B2 noun /ˈkɒmjʊnɪst/

communist

Meaning

a person who supports or believes in the principles of communism

Example

The communist ideology aims for a classless society.

B2 noun; verb /ˈkætəlɒɡ/

catalogue

Meaning

a complete list of items, typically one in alphabetical or systematic order; to make a systematic list of items

Example

The library decided to catalogue all new books digitally.

图书馆决定以数字方式编目所有新书。

B2 noun /ˈkaʊn.səl.ɪŋ/

counselling

心理咨询

Meaning

the process of giving professional guidance and support to help someone deal with personal, social, psychological, or career-related problems

Example

She decided to seek counselling to manage stress and anxiety.

她决定通过心理咨询来缓解压力。

B2 noun /ˌkɒrəˈleɪʃən/

correlation

Considerate

体贴; 体贴入微

Meaning

showing careful thought about the feelings or wishes of others; thoughtful

Example

He is always considerate of others' feelings.

他总是考虑到别人的感受。

B2 noun ˈkrɪp.toʊˌkɝː.ən.si

cryptocurrency

加密货币

Meaning

Decentralized digital currency operated using blockchain technology.

Example

Bitcoin is the most popular cryptocurrency in the market.

比特币是市场上最受欢迎的加密货币。

B2 adjective /ˌkɒmplɪˈmɛntəri/

complementary

互补的

Meaning

combining in such a way as to enhance or emphasize the qualities of each other

Example

The two partners have complementary skills.

这两个伙伴有互补的技能。

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。

B2 noun /ˈkɜːr.tə.si/

Courtesy

礼貌; 客气;

Meaning

the showing of politeness in one's attitude and behavior toward others; a polite gesture or remark

Example

He showed great courtesy by holding the door open for elderly people.

他通过为老年人打开门来表现出极大的礼貌。

B2 noun /kəˈmiː.li.ən/

Chameleon

变色龙

Meaning

a lizard that can change color to match its surroundings

Example

The chameleon changed its color from green to brown.

变色龙将颜色从绿色变为棕色。

B2 adjective /ˈkjuːbən/

cuban

古巴的

Meaning

relating to Cuba, its people, or its culture

Example

We enjoyed delicious Cuban coffee at the café.

我们在咖啡馆享用了美味的古巴咖啡。

B2 noun /ˌsɜː.kjʊˈleɪ.ʃən/

circulation

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Meaning

The movement of blood through the body, or the movement of any fluid through a closed system.

Example

Proper circulation ensures that oxygen and nutrients reach every cell.

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B2 noun /kɒd fɪʃ/

Cod fish

鳕鱼

Meaning

A large marine fish with white flesh, commonly used for food

Example

The fisherman caught a large cod fish in the North Atlantic.

渔夫在北大西洋捕到了一条大鳕鱼。

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。

B2 noun /tʃɔːr/

chore

家务

Meaning

A routine task, especially a household duty.

Example

Washing the dishes is my least favorite chore.

洗碗是我最不喜欢的家务。

B2 adjective ˌkæt.əˈstrɑː.fɪk

catastrophic

灾难性的, 毁灭性的

Meaning

Involving or causing sudden great damage or suffering.

Example

Climate change has catastrophic consequences.

气候变化带来了灾难性的后果。

B2 noun, verb /kɜːrs/

curse

诅咒

Meaning

a solemn wish that harm or misfortune should befall someone; a rude or offensive word or phrase; to utter offensive words or wish harm upon someone

Example

He cursed loudly when he realized he had lost his wallet.

当他意识到自己丢了钱包时，他大声咒骂。

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 /ˌkɑm.pənˈseɪ.ʃən/

Compensation

补偿; 赔偿

Meaning

something given or received as an equivalent for services, debt, loss, injury, or suffering; payment or reward

Example

The company provided financial compensation to the workers injured in the accident.

公司向在事故中受伤的工人提供了经济补偿。

B2 noun /kəˈlɪʒ.ən/

Collision

碰撞; 冲突

Meaning

an instance of one moving object hitting violently against another; a conflict of opposing ideas or interests

Example

The collision between two cars caused a major traffic jam.

两辆车之间的碰撞造成了严重的交通堵塞。

B2 noun/verb /kəˈmjuː.tɪŋ/

commuting

每日通勤

Meaning

Regular travel to and from workplace, daily journey for work.

Example

He spends two hours commuting to work every day.

他每天花两个小时通勤去上班。

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 /ˈkʌs.tə.mər rɪˈten.ʃən/

Customer Retention

客户保持

Meaning

The ability of a company or product to retain its customers over some specified period.

Example

High customer retention increases business sustainability.

高客户保持率增加了商业可持续性。

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。

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。

B2 noun /ˈsɛmɪˌtɛri/

cemetery

墓地

Meaning

a place where dead people are buried

Example

The old cemetery is located at the edge of the village.

古老的墓地位于村庄的边缘。

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 verb /ˈkaʊnsəl/

counsel

咨询

Meaning

to give professional advice or guidance to someone

Example

The teacher counseled the students on their career choices.

老师为学生们提供了关于他们职业选择的建议。

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。

B2 adjective /ˈkɒmp(ə)rəbl/

comparable

可比的

Meaning

Able to be likened to something else in size, amount, or quality.

Example

The two products are comparable in quality but differ in price.

这两种产品在质量上可比，但价格不同。

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。

B2 adjective/verb /kəˈrʌpt/

corrupt

腐败

Meaning

dishonest or morally wrong; to make something impure or evil

Example

The politician was accused of corrupt practices.

这位政治家因腐败行为被指控。

B2 verb /kənˈsɜːrv/

conserve

节约

Meaning

to protect something from harm or destruction; to use resources carefully to avoid waste

Example

We must conserve water during the dry season.

我们必须在干旱季节节约水。

B2 verb /kənˈtæmɪneɪt/

contaminate

Meaning

To make something impure, dirty, or harmful by contact with a poisonous or polluting substance.

Example

The river was contaminated by industrial waste.

B2 noun /krɪˈeɪtə/

creator

创始人

Meaning

a person who brings something into existence

Example

He is the creator of many successful startups.

他是许多成功初创公司的创始人。

B2 noun /ˌkɔːriˈændər/

Coriander

香菜

Meaning

aromatic herb with feathery leaves used for flavoring food; also refers to the seeds used as spice

Example

Fresh coriander leaves are sprinkled on top of the curry.

新鲜的香菜叶撒在咖喱上。

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 adjective /kəmˈpærətɪv/

Comparative

比较的

Meaning

involving comparison between two or more things; relative

Example

The study showed comparative results between different teaching methods.

研究显示了不同教学方法之间的比较结果。

B2 noun /kɔːrps/

corpse

尸体

Meaning

a dead body, especially of a human

Example

The police discovered a corpse in the abandoned house.

警察在废弃的房子里发现了一具尸体。

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 verb /ˈkɑːŋkər/

conquer

征服

Meaning

to overcome and take control of; to defeat in war; to master or overcome

Example

The army managed to conquer the enemy territory.

军队成功征服了敌人的领土。

B2 noun /ˈkɒntræktər/

contractor

承包商

Meaning

a person or company that agrees to provide materials or labor to perform a service or do a job

Example

The contractor completed the building project on time.

承包商按时完成了建筑项目。

B2 adjective /ˈsel.jə.lər/

Cellular

细胞的

Meaning

relating to cells; consisting of cells; relating to mobile phone technology

Example

Cellular technology has revolutionized communication.

细胞技术已经彻底改变了通讯方式。

B2 verb /ˈkɒmpənseɪtɪd/

compensated

Meaning

to have been given something, typically money, as a recompense for loss, suffering, or work done

Example

The workers were compensated for their overtime hours.

B2 noun /kənˈsɛnt/

consent

同意

Meaning

permission for something to happen or agreement to do something

Example

She gave her consent before the operation.

她在手术前给了她的同意。

B2 noun/verb /krɪˈtiːk/

critique

批评

Meaning

A detailed analysis and assessment of something, especially a literary, philosophical, or political theory; to evaluate critically.

Example

The professor asked the students to critique each other's essays.

教授要求学生批评彼此的论文。

B2 noun ˌkʌl.tɪˈveɪ.ʃən

cultivation

耕作

Meaning

The practice of preparing and using land for crops or gardening; the action of improving or developing something.

Example

The cultivation of organic crops has increased worldwide.

有机作物的耕作在全球范围内增加了。

B2 verb /ˈkɒnvɪkt/

convict

判决

Meaning

to find someone guilty of a crime in a court of law

Example

The court convicted him of theft.

法院判定他偷窃有罪。

B2 noun /kənˈfɛkʃəneri/

confectionery

糖果店

Meaning

sweets, candies, and other food items made with sugar

Example

The shop sells a wide variety of confectionery.

商店出售各种各样的糖果。

B2 noun /ˈtʃɪk piː/

Chick pea

鹰嘴豆

Meaning

round beige legume; protein-rich pulse used in various dishes

Example

Soak the chick peas overnight before cooking them for better digestion.

将鹰嘴豆浸泡一整晚，然后烹饪，以改善消化。

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。

B2 adjective /ˈklæsɪfaɪd/

classified

机密的；分类的

Meaning

arranged into categories; officially secret or restricted

Example

The report contains classified information and cannot be shared publicly.

这份报告包含机密信息。

B2 verb /kənˈfaɪd/

confide

Meaning

To tell someone about a secret or private matter while trusting them not to repeat it.

Example

He confided his worries to his best friend.

B2 noun /kreɪn/

Crane

鹤

Meaning

a large tall bird with long legs and neck; a machine for lifting heavy objects

Example

The graceful crane stood motionless by the water's edge.

优雅的鹤静静地站在水边。

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 /kɒt/

Cot

婴儿床

Meaning

a small bed, especially a portable one or one for a baby

Example

The baby sleeps peacefully in her cot.

宝宝在她的婴儿床上睡得很安稳。

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。

B2 noun /kəˈrɪz.mə/

charisma

个人魅力

Meaning

Compelling attractiveness or charm that can inspire devotion in others.

Example

His charisma helped him become a great leader.

他的个人魅力帮助他成为一位伟大的领导者。

B2 adverb /kənˈvɜːrsli/

conversely

相反地

Meaning

in an opposite or contrary manner

Example

He is rich, conversely, his brother struggles financially.

他很富有，相反地，他的兄弟在经济上挣扎。

B2 adjective /ˈkɑːmjənl/

communal

公共的

Meaning

Shared by all members of a community; for common use.

Example

The villagers worked together in the communal garden.

村民们在公共花园里一起劳动。

B2 noun /kənˌfɪɡəˈreɪʃən/

configuration

配置

Meaning

an arrangement of parts or elements in a particular form or structure

Example

The configuration of the system needs to be adjusted for better performance.

系统配置需要调整以提高性能。

B2 noun /ˈkoʊ.brə/

Cobra

眼镜蛇

Meaning

a venomous snake with a hood that can be spread when threatened

Example

The cobra raised its hood and hissed at the intruder.

眼镜蛇抬起了它的帽子，对入侵者发出了嘶嘶声。

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。

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。

B2 noun /kənˈsɛʃən/

concession

让步

Meaning

something that is granted, especially in response to demands; a compromise

Example

The company made several concessions during the negotiations.

公司在谈判中做出了几次让步。

B2 noun /ˈklɒzɪt/

closet

衣柜

Meaning

a small room or enclosed space used for storing clothes or other things

Example

She keeps her winter coats in the closet near the door.

她把冬季外套放在门旁的衣柜里。

B2 adjective /kəmˈpɛlɪŋ/

compelling

引人注目的

Meaning

Evoking interest, attention, or admiration in a powerful way.

Example

She gave a compelling speech about climate change.

她就气候变化发表了引人注目的演讲。

B2 noun /ˈkreɪvɪŋ/

craving

渴望, 强烈的欲望

Meaning

a strong desire for something

Example

She has a craving for chocolate every evening.

她每晚都渴望吃巧克力。

B2 noun /ˈtʃer.i ˌblɒs.əm/

Cherry Blossom

樱花

Meaning

the pink or white flowers of a cherry tree that bloom in spring

Example

The cherry blossoms bloom beautifully in April.

樱花在四月美丽地绽放。

B2 noun kəˈmɒd.ə.ti

commodity

商品

Meaning

A raw material or primary agricultural product that can be bought and sold.

Example

Oil is a valuable commodity in the global market.

石油是全球市场上有价值的商品。

B2 verb kəˈlaɪd

collide

碰撞, 撞击

Meaning

Hit with force when moving; come into conflict or opposition.

Example

The two cars collided at the intersection.

两辆车在交叉口相撞。

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。

B2 verb /kənˈstrʌkt/

construct

建造

Meaning

to build or form something by putting parts together

Example

They plan to construct a new bridge over the river.

他们计划在河上建一座新桥。

B2 noun /tʃʌŋk/

chunk

块 / 大块

Meaning

a thick or solid piece of something

Example

She cut the cake into large chunks.

她把蛋糕切成大块。

B2 noun /ˌkoʊəˈlɪʃən/

coalition

联盟

Meaning

a temporary alliance of distinct parties, persons, or states for joint action

Example

Several parties formed a coalition to pass the new law.

几个党派组成了一个联盟来通过新法律。

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 /kræmpt/

cramped

狭小, 不舒服地小

Meaning

uncomfortably small or restricted

Example

The room was so cramped that we could barely move.

房间太小了，以至于我们几乎不能移动。

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。

B2 noun /kəmˈpliːʃən/

completion

完成

Meaning

the action or process of finishing something

Example

The completion of the project will take another few weeks.

项目的完成将再需要几周时间。

B2 noun /ˈkæriər/

carrier

承运人

Meaning

A person or thing that carries, transports, or conveys something; also an organization that provides transport services.

Example

The airline is the largest carrier in the country.

航空公司是该国最大的承运人。

B2 verb, noun /ˈkɒntɛst/

contest

竞赛, 挑战

Meaning

verb: to compete or challenge; noun: a competition or dispute

Example

She decided to contest the election against the incumbent.

她决定挑战现任者的选举。

B2 noun ক্লাইম্যাটিক কন্ডিশন্স

climatic conditions

气候条件

Meaning

The atmospheric or weather patterns of a particular region.

Example

Specific climatic conditions are required for snowfall.

降雪需要特定的气候条件。

B2 noun /kənˈvɪk.ʃən/

conviction

信念

Meaning

A firmly held belief or opinion.

Example

She spoke with conviction, making everyone believe her.

她充满信念地说话，使每个人都相信她。

B2 noun /ˈkæbɪnət/

Cabinet

橱柜

Meaning

a piece of furniture with doors and shelves used for storage

Example

The kitchen cabinet is full of dishes and utensils.

厨房的橱柜里满是盘子和餐具。

B2 noun /ˌkɒnsərˈveɪʃən ˈmuːvmənt/

Conservation Movement

自然保护运动

Meaning

A political, environmental, and social movement that seeks to protect natural resources including plant and animal species as well as their habitat for the future.

Example

The conservation movement began in the 19th century to protect wildlife.

自然保护运动在19世纪开始，旨在保护野生动物。

B2 adjective /ˈkæθəlɪk/

catholic

天主教的

Meaning

Including a wide variety; all-embracing; relating to the Roman Catholic Church.

Example

She has catholic tastes in music, enjoying everything from jazz to opera.

她有天主教的音乐口味，从爵士乐到歌剧都喜欢。

B2 verb /ˌkɒmprɪˈhɛnd/

comprehend

理解

Meaning

to understand or grasp the meaning of something

Example

It is difficult to comprehend the scale of the disaster.

理解灾难的规模很困难。

B2 noun kəˈmɪʃ.ən

commission

委员会

Meaning

An official group of people entrusted by a government with a particular function.

Example

The commission recommends constitutional reforms.

委员会建议进行宪法改革。

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。

B2 noun /kəˈrʌp.ʃən/

Corruption

腐败

Meaning

dishonest or fraudulent conduct by those in power; the process of decay or decomposition

Example

The government launched a campaign to fight corruption in public offices.

政府发起了一个打击公共办公室腐败的运动。

B2 adjective /ˈtʃiːzi/

cheesy

便宜/过于感伤

Meaning

tacky, overly sentimental, or cheap in quality

Example

The movie was funny but a bit too cheesy.

电影很有趣，但有点太俗气了。

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 noun kəmˈpet.ɪ.tɪv.nəs

competitiveness

竞争力

Meaning

The quality of being as good as or better than others of a comparable nature; the ability to compete successfully.

Example

Competitiveness is vital for economic sustainability.

竞争力对经济可持续性至关重要。

B2 verb /kənˈtɛnd/

contend

竞争，主张

Meaning

to strive or compete for something; to assert earnestly

Example

Athletes from around the world contend for the championship.

来自世界各地的运动员为冠军而争斗。

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。

B2 noun /ˈsɪnəmən/

Cinnamon

肉桂

Meaning

aromatic spice obtained from the inner bark of several tree species

Example

Cinnamon is often used in baking and desserts.

肉桂常用于烘焙和甜点中。

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。

B2 verb /kəˈmɛnd/

commend

表扬

Meaning

to praise formally or officially

Example

The teacher commended the students for their hard work.

老师表扬了学生们的努力。

B2 noun ˈkɛmɪkəl weɪst

chemical waste

化学废料

Meaning

Waste material from industrial or laboratory processes that contains harmful chemicals.

Example

Chemical waste pollutes water bodies.

化学废料污染水体。

B2 adjective /kəmˈpætəbl/

compatible

兼容

Meaning

Able to exist or work together without conflict; harmonious.

Example

This software is compatible with both Windows and Mac systems.

该软件与 Windows 和 Mac 系统兼容。

B2 noun /ˈkɒn.ʃəs.nəs/

consciousness

意识

Meaning

The state of being aware of and able to think about one's existence, sensations, thoughts, and surroundings.

Example

Meditation helps improve consciousness and clarity of thought.

冥想有助于提高意识和思维的清晰度。

B2 noun /ˈkɑː.bən ˈfʊt.prɪnt/

carbon footprint

碳足迹

Meaning

The amount of carbon dioxide and other carbon compounds emitted due to the consumption of fossil fuels by a particular person, group, etc.

Example

Reducing carbon footprint is essential for combating climate change.

减少碳足迹对抗气候变化至关重要。

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。

B2 noun /kʌlt/

cult

邪教

Meaning

a system of religious veneration and devotion directed toward a particular figure or object

Example

The cult followed their leader with great devotion.

邪教以极大的献身精神追随他们的领袖。

B2 adjective /ˈkʌltʃəd/

cultured

有文化的

Meaning

characterized by refined taste, manners, and education

Example

She is a cultured woman who loves art and literature.

她是一个有文化的女人，喜欢艺术和文学。

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 adjective /ˌkɒn.fɪˈden.ʃəl/

Confidential

机密; 私人; 应保持秘密的

Meaning

secret; private; intended to be kept secret

Example

Please keep this information confidential.

请保持这些信息的机密性。

B2 noun /ˈkʌvərɪdʒ/

coverage

报道

Meaning

The extent or scope of something, such as insurance protection or media reporting.

Example

The news channel provided extensive coverage of the event.

新闻频道对事件进行了广泛的报道。