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C2 noun /krɪpˈtɒɡ.rə.fi/

cryptography

通过加密或编码技术保护信息的实践
Meaning
The practice of securing information through encryption or coding techniques
Example
Modern cryptography ensures secure online transactions.
现代加密学确保了安全的在线交易。
C2 noun /ˌkælɪsˈθɛnɪks/

calisthenics

体重训练
Meaning
exercises that use body weight for strength and flexibility
Example
She practices calisthenics every morning in the park.
她每天早晨在公园里做自体重训练。
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。
C2 noun /ˌkɒnvəˈluːʃən/

convolution

卷曲，复杂的转折或结构
Meaning
a twist, coil, or a complex and intricate shape or arrangement
Example
The brain has many convolutions that increase its surface area.
大脑有许多卷曲的形状，增加了其表面积。
B2 adjective kɒnˈtek.stju.əl

contextual

情境的
Meaning
Depending on or relating to the circumstances or setting; context-dependent.
Example
Contextual meaning changes depending on usage.
上下文意义根据使用情况而变化。
C1 verb /kəmˈprɛs/

compress

压缩
Meaning
to press or squeeze something so that it becomes smaller
Example
The file was compressed to save storage space.
文件被压缩以节省存储空间。
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。
A2 adjective /ˈklɛvər/

clever

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

Chastity

贞洁; 处女; 节制;
Meaning
the practice of refraining from extramarital or premarital sexual relations; sexual purity
Example
Many religious traditions value chastity as a virtue of moral purity.
许多宗教传统把贞洁看作是一种道德纯洁的美德。
B2 adjective ˌkɒntrəˈdɪktəri

contradictory

矛盾的
Meaning
Mutually opposed or inconsistent; containing elements that oppose each other.
Example
Their views on education are contradictory.
他们关于教育的观点是矛盾的。
C2 verb /kəmˈpɔːrt/

comport

表现
Meaning
to behave or conduct oneself in a particular way
Example
She comported herself with grace during the ceremony.
她在仪式中优雅地表现自己。
B2 adjective /kəˈmɛndəbl̩/

commendable

值得称赞的
Meaning
deserving praise or approval
Example
Her dedication to the project was truly commendable.
她对项目的奉献精神真的值得称赞。
C1 adjective /ˌser.ɪˈmoʊ.ni.əl/

Ceremonial

仪式的
Meaning
relating to or used in ceremonies; formal and ritualistic
Example
The ceremonial dress was worn during the royal wedding.
在皇家婚礼上穿的就是仪式性的服装。
C1 noun /ˈkʌntrɪmən/

countryman

同胞
Meaning
a person from one's own country or rural area
Example
He was proud to meet a fellow countryman at the international conference.
他在国际会议上遇到一个同胞时感到自豪。
A2 noun /ˈkʊki/

cookie

饼干
Meaning
a small sweet baked food, usually with flour, sugar, and butter
Example
She offered me a chocolate chip cookie.
她给我提供了一块巧克力曲奇。
C2 noun /tʃəˈmeɪ.li/

Chameli

茉莉花
Meaning
a variety of jasmine flower with small white fragrant petals
Example
The chameli flowers are commonly used to make garlands and perfumes.
茉莉花常用于制作花环和香水。
C2 verb /koʊˈhɪr/

cohere

结合
Meaning
To stick together; to be united logically or physically.
Example
The ideas in his essay cohere well.
他文章中的观点很好地结合在一起。
A2 noun /ˈsɪnəmə/

cinema

电影院
Meaning
a place where films are shown to the public; the art or industry of making and showing films
Example
We went to the cinema to watch a new movie.
我们去电影院看了一部新电影。
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 noun /ˈkæməˌflɑːʒ/

camouflage

伪装
Meaning
the act of hiding or disguising something by making it blend with its surroundings
Example
The soldiers used camouflage to hide from the enemy.
士兵们使用伪装来躲避敌人。
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 noun ˌsɛn.trə.laɪˈzeɪ.ʃən

centralization

集中化
Meaning
The concentration of control and decision-making power in a central authority.
Example
Excessive centralization can slow down decision-making.
过度的集中化可能会减慢决策的速度。
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 /ˈklɔɪ.ɪŋ/

cloying

腻人的
Meaning
too sweet, rich, or sentimental, making it unpleasant
Example
The dessert was so cloying that I couldn't finish it.
甜点太腻人了，我吃不下去。
B1 noun /kæmˈpeɪn/

Campaign

运动
Meaning
an organized course of action to achieve a particular goal; a series of military operations
Example
The environmental campaign successfully raised awareness about climate change.
环保运动成功提高了人们对气候变化的认识。
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。
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 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 kənˈsɔː.ti.əm

consortium

联合体
Meaning
An association of several companies or organizations formed to undertake an enterprise beyond the resources of any one member.
Example
The consortium worked collaboratively to build the cable.
该联盟协同合作建设了电缆。
B1 noun kəˈmjuːnɪti ˈprəʊɡræmz

Community Programs

社区项目
Meaning
Organized activities involving local groups to promote environmental conservation.
Example
Community programs raise awareness about butterfly conservation.
社区项目提高了人们对蝴蝶保护的意识。
C2 verb /koʊˈæɡjəˌleɪt/

coagulate

凝结
Meaning
to cause a liquid, especially blood, to change into a solid or semi-solid state
Example
The blood quickly coagulated after the cut.
伤口后血液迅速凝结。
C1 adjective /ˈkæni/

canny

精明
Meaning
Having good judgment, especially in business or practical matters; shrewd.
Example
She made a canny investment in real estate.
她在房地产方面做出了精明的投资。
C2 noun /kænt/

cant

虚伪的话
Meaning
Hypocritical and insincere talk, especially about moral or religious principles.
Example
The politician's speech was filled with cant about honesty and integrity.
政治家的演讲充满了关于诚实和正直的虚伪话语。
C2 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。
C1 noun ˈkætəlɪst

catalyst

催化剂
Meaning
A person or thing that precipitates an event or change.
Example
His speech acted as a catalyst for change in the community.
他的演讲成为了社区变化的催化剂。
C2 noun /kənˌɡlɒməˈreɪʃən/

conglomeration

聚集
Meaning
A collection or mixture of different things grouped together.
Example
The market is a conglomeration of small shops and food stalls.
市场是一个小商店和食品摊位的聚集。
C2 noun /ˈklɪpər/

clipper

理发器 / 19世纪快速航行的船只
Meaning
a tool used for cutting, or a fast sailing ship of the 19th century
Example
The barber used clippers to trim his hair.
理发师用理发器修剪了他的头发。
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。
B1 noun /kənˈteɪ.nər/

container

集装箱
Meaning
A receptacle or box used for storage or transportation.
Example
Containers are essential for logistics.
集装箱对于物流至关重要。
A2 adjective /ˈkjʊriəs/

curious

好奇
Meaning
Eager to know or learn something.
Example
The curious explorers asked questions about Antarctica.
好奇的探险者询问了关于南极的问题。
C2 verb /kəˈvɔrt/

cavort

开心地跳跃
Meaning
to jump or dance around excitedly
Example
The children cavorted happily in the garden.
孩子们在花园里高兴地跳跃。
C2 noun /ˈkærɪt/

caret

插入符号 (^)
Meaning
A proofreading symbol (^) used to indicate where something should be inserted.
Example
The editor placed a caret to show where the missing word should go.
编辑器放置了一个插入符号来显示缺失的单词应该插入的位置。
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。
C2 noun /kəˈdʒoʊləri/

cajolery

奉承
Meaning
Flattering or coaxing talk intended to persuade someone.
Example
Through cajolery, he convinced his boss to grant him a raise.
通过奉承，他说服了老板给他加薪。
B2 verb /kənˈsoʊl/

console

安慰
Meaning
to comfort someone who is sad or disappointed; to provide solace
Example
She tried to console her friend after the loss.
她试图在失落后安慰她的朋友。
C2 verb /ʧeɪf/

chafe

Meaning
To make or become sore by rubbing; to feel irritation or impatience.
Example
The tight shoes began to chafe his heels.
B2 noun /ˌkɒmplɪˈkeɪʃən/

complication

并发症
Meaning
A problem or difficulty that makes a situation harder to deal with.
Example
His illness led to serious complications after surgery.
他的病情在手术后导致了严重的并发症。
B1 adverb /ˈkeərləsli/

carelessly

粗心地
Meaning
without care or attention; in a negligent or reckless manner
Example
He carelessly left the door unlocked.
他粗心地把门忘了上锁。
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。
B2 adjective /ˈkɒŋ.kriːt/

Concrete

坚固的；真实的；有形的；具体的
Meaning
solid; real; tangible; actual and specific
Example
We need concrete evidence to support our claims.
我们需要具体的证据来支持我们的主张。
C2 verb /kəˈnaɪv/

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。
C2 verb /kənˈsɪlieɪt/

conciliate

Meaning
to stop someone from being angry; to win over by friendly acts
Example
He tried to conciliate the angry customer with an apology.
B1 verb /kənˈsɪst/

consist

由...组成
Meaning
to be made up or composed of certain parts or elements
Example
The committee consists of five members.
委员会由五个成员组成。
B2 noun /ˈkæʃ.uː nʌt/

Cashew Nut

腰果
Meaning
a kidney-shaped nut with a creamy texture and mild flavor
Example
Cashew nuts are often used in cooking and as a healthy snack.
腰果常用于烹饪和作为健康的零食。
A2 noun ˈkɜːrɪdʒ

courage

勇气
Meaning
The ability to do something that frightens one; bravery.
Example
Courage is essential in the face of challenges.
面对挑战时勇气至关重要。
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。
C2 noun /ˈkɒnk.leɪv/

conclave

秘密会议
Meaning
a private meeting, especially a secret or important one
Example
The leaders met in a secret conclave to discuss the strategy.
领导们在一个秘密的集会上讨论战略。
C2 noun /ˈʃɛvrən/

chevron

V形符号
Meaning
A V-shaped pattern, often used in military insignia or design.
Example
The sergeant’s uniform displayed three chevrons on the sleeve.
军士的制服上显示了三条雪佛龙标记。
B1 noun kəˈmɪt.i

committee

委员会
Meaning
A group of people appointed for a specific function by a larger group.
Example
A 65-member committee was formed.
成立了一个由65人组成的委员会。
C2 noun /kɪˈrɒpədɪst/

chiropodist

足病医生
Meaning
A healthcare professional who diagnoses and treats foot problems.
Example
The chiropodist treated her painful corns and calluses.
足病医生治疗了她痛苦的鸡眼和老茧。
B1 noun ˈkæn.dɪ.deɪts

candidates

候选人
Meaning
A person who applies for a job or is nominated for election; someone being considered for a position.
Example
Candidates undergo a rigorous selection process.
候选人经历了一个严格的选拔过程。
C2 noun /kəmˈpleɪsəns/

complacence

Meaning
a feeling of quiet pleasure or self-satisfaction, often without awareness of potential danger
Example
His complacence prevented him from noticing the risks.
B1 noun /kraʊn/

Crown

王冠
Meaning
a circular ornamental headdress worn by a monarch as a symbol of authority
Example
The queen wore a magnificent crown during the coronation ceremony.
女王在加冕仪式上戴着一顶华丽的王冠。
B1 verb /krɔːl/

crawl

爬行
Meaning
to move slowly on hands and knees; to move very slowly
Example
The baby crawled across the floor to reach the toy.
宝宝爬过地板去拿玩具。
C1 adjective,noun /kənˈtɪn.dʒənt/

contingent

取决于 / 队伍
Meaning
dependent on something else; a group of people representing an organization
Example
Attendance is contingent on prior registration. / A contingent of students attended the conference.
出席取决于事先注册。 / 一个学生代表团参加了会议。
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。
B2 noun /kəˈdɛt/

cadet

军校生
Meaning
A young trainee in the armed forces, police, or other organization.
Example
The cadet marched proudly in the parade.
军校生在游行中自豪地行进。
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。
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 adjective /ˈkɒz.mɪk/

cosmic

宇宙的, 广阔的
Meaning
relating to the universe or cosmos; vast
Example
Astronomers study cosmic phenomena to understand the universe.
天文学家研究宇宙现象，以理解宇宙。
A2 adjective /ˈsɜːr.tən/

Certain

确定的；确信的；毫无疑问的
Meaning
confident and sure; without doubt; definitely true
Example
I am certain that we will succeed.
我确信我们会成功。
B1 noun /kæˈʃɪər/

Cashier

收银员
Meaning
a person who handles payments and transactions in a store or bank
Example
The cashier scanned all the items and calculated the total bill.
收银员扫描了所有商品并计算了总账单。
A1 adjective /kuːl/

cool

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

captivate

迷住，吸引
Meaning
to attract and hold the interest of; to charm or fascinate
Example
Her beautiful voice captivated the audience.
她美丽的声音迷住了观众。
B2 noun /kaʊtʃ/

Couch

沙发
Meaning
a long upholstered seat for more than one person, typically with a back and arms
Example
The family gathered on the couch to watch a movie.
全家人坐在沙发上看电影。
B2 adjective /kənˈvɜːrtəbl/

convertible

敞篷车, 有可折叠车顶的汽车
Meaning
able to be changed into a different form or use; also a car with a roof that can be folded down
Example
She drove her new convertible along the coastal road.
她开着她的新敞篷车沿着海岸公路行驶。
C1 noun /ˈkroʊ.bɑːr/

Crowbar

撬棍
Meaning
a heavy iron bar with a curved end used as a lever for prying things apart
Example
He used a crowbar to remove the old nails.
他用撬棍把旧钉子取了出来。
C1 verb /kəˈrəʊd/

corrode

腐蚀
Meaning
to gradually destroy or wear away metal or other materials through chemical action
Example
The iron pipes corroded over time due to exposure to water.
铁管因暴露在水中而随着时间的推移而腐蚀。
B2 verb /klæʃ/

clash

碰撞
Meaning
to come into conflict or collision with something or someone.
Example
The two cars clashed in the intersection.
两辆车在交叉路口发生了碰撞。
C1 noun kəˈlɛktɪvɪzəm

collectivism

集体主义
Meaning
The practice or principle of giving a group priority over each individual in it.
Example
Collectivism emphasizes the importance of group over individual interests.
集体主义强调集体利益高于个人利益。
B2 noun /ˈkruː.əl.ti/

Cruelty

残忍; 非人道的待遇; 导致疼痛的行为
Meaning
behavior that causes pain or suffering to others; the quality of being cruel
Example
The documentary exposed the cruelty of factory farming to animals.
纪录片揭示了工厂养殖对动物的残忍行为。
C1 noun /krəˈʃɛndoʊ/

crescendo

声音逐渐增强
Meaning
a gradual increase in loudness or intensity, especially in music
Example
The orchestra built to a powerful crescendo before the finale.
乐队在结尾前逐渐增强了强烈的高潮。
C1 verb /ˈkʌn.dʒər/

conjure

召唤
Meaning
to summon something as if by magic; to imagine vividly
Example
The magician conjured a rabbit out of the hat.
魔术师从帽子里召唤出了一只兔子。
A2 noun /ˈkælɪndər/

calendar

日历
Meaning
a system for organizing days, months, and years; a chart showing days of the year
Example
She marked her birthday on the calendar.
她在日历上标记了她的生日。
C1 verb কনডেন্স

condense

凝结
Meaning
To change from gas to liquid form; to become denser.
Example
Water vapor condenses into raindrops.
水蒸气凝结成雨滴。
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。
B1 noun /kənˈfjuː.ʒən/

Confusion

混乱, 迷惑, 混淆
Meaning
lack of understanding; uncertainty; the state of being bewildered or unclear in one's mind
Example
There was confusion about the meeting time, so half the team arrived late.
关于会议时间存在混淆，因此一半团队迟到了。
A2 adjective /ˈkruːəl/

cruel

残忍
Meaning
Willfully causing pain or suffering to others, or feeling no concern about it.
Example
It was cruel to make fun of the injured boy.
嘲笑受伤的男孩是残忍的。
B2 adjective ˌkɒn.trəˈvɜː.ʃəl

controversial

有争议的
Meaning
Giving rise to public disagreement or heated discussion.
Example
The policy remains controversial.
该政策仍然存在争议。
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。
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。
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。
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。
B2 noun /kənˌtɪn.juˈeɪ.ʃən/

continuation

延续
Meaning
the action of carrying something on over time; extension
Example
The continuation of the series was announced after the finale.
系列的延续在结局后宣布。
C2 noun /ˈkæθoʊd/

cathode

负极
Meaning
The negative electrode in a device such as a battery or tube, where electrons enter.
Example
The cathode emits electrons in the tube.
阴极在管中发射电子。
C2 noun /ˈtʃænsəri/

chancery

大法官法院
Meaning
A court of equity or the office of a chancellor.
Example
The case was taken to the chancery court for resolution.
此案件已提交至大法官法院以求解决。
C1 verb /ˈkʌl.mɪ.neɪt/

culminate

达到顶点
Meaning
To reach the final or climactic stage of a process or activity.
Example
Years of hard work culminated in his success.
多年的辛勤工作最终以他的成功作为高潮。
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。
C1 adjective /ˌkævəˈlɪər/

cavalier

漫不经心
Meaning
showing a lack of proper concern; dismissive or offhand
Example
He had a cavalier attitude toward safety regulations.
他对安全规定有一种漫不经心的态度。
C2 noun /ˈkɒrənɛt/

coronet

小王冠
Meaning
a small crown, especially one worn by a prince, princess, or noble
Example
She wore a delicate coronet on her head for the ceremony.
她为仪式戴上了一顶精致的小王冠。
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。
B2 noun /ˈkæp.tɪv/

Captive

俘虏
Meaning
a person who has been taken prisoner or an animal that has been confined
Example
The captive was held in a small cell for several months.
俘虏被关押在一个小牢房里好几个月。
B2 noun/verb /ˈkɒmplɪmənt/

complement

补充
Meaning
something that completes or goes well with something; to add something that enhances or improves
Example
The scarf complements her outfit perfectly.
围巾完美地补充了她的装束。
C1 noun /ˈkændɪdnəs/

candidness

坦率
Meaning
The quality of being open, honest, and straightforward
Example
Her candidness during the meeting impressed everyone.
她在会议中的坦率给大家留下了深刻的印象。
C1 noun /kəˈres/

Caress

抚摸
Meaning
a gentle or loving touch
Example
The mother's gentle caress calmed the crying baby.
母亲温柔的抚摸使哭泣的婴儿平静下来。
B1 verb, noun /klɪp/

clip

Meaning
to cut or trim something; a short extract from a film, broadcast, or recording
Example
She clipped the coupon from the newspaper.
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 verb /ˈtʃeɪ.sən/

chasten

惩罚 / 使屈服
Meaning
to correct or discipline; to humble or subdue
Example
The coach chastened the team after their poor performance.
教练在他们的糟糕表现后惩罚了球队。
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 /kɒnˈsæŋɡwɪn/

consanguine

同血缘的
Meaning
Of the same blood or origin; related by birth.
Example
The two families were consanguine through their grandparents.
这两个家庭通过他们的祖父母是同血缘的。
A2 noun /ˈkɒmədi/

comedy

喜剧
Meaning
A type of entertainment that is intended to make people laugh.
Example
We watched a hilarious comedy at the theater.
我们在剧院看了一场有趣的喜剧。
C1 verb /kliːv/

cleave

劈开, 切割
Meaning
to split or divide; to cut through forcefully
Example
He used an axe to cleave the wood.
他用斧头劈开木材。
B2 adverb /ˈklɒkwaɪz/

Clockwise

顺时针
Meaning
in the direction that clock hands move; in a circular direction from left to right
Example
Turn the valve clockwise to tighten it.
顺时针旋转阀门以拧紧它。
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。
A2 verb ˈselɪbreɪt

celebrate

庆祝
Meaning
To acknowledge a significant or happy day or event with a social gathering or enjoyable activity.
Example
Bangladesh celebrates Urban Planning Day on November 8.
中国庆祝国庆节，日期是10月1日。
C1 verb /kəˈleɪt/

collate

整理
Meaning
to collect, arrange, and combine in order
Example
The secretary collated the reports before the meeting.
秘书在会议之前整理了报告。
B2 noun 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。
C1 noun /ˈsɪtrɪk ˈæsɪd/

Citric Acid

柠檬酸
Meaning
a natural acid found in citrus fruits, used as a food preservative and flavoring agent
Example
Add a pinch of citric acid to preserve the color of the fruit jam.
加入一撮柠檬酸以保持果酱的颜色。
B2 noun /ˈtʃeɪmbər/

chamber

房间
Meaning
a large room used for formal or public events, or a private room.
Example
The king held meetings in his private chamber.
国王在他的私人房间里举行会议。
B2 adjective /kəʊˈɒpərətɪv/

cooperative

合作的
Meaning
willing to work or act together with others for a common purpose
Example
She was very cooperative during the interview process.
她在面试过程中非常合作。