C2 verb /ˌkaʊˈtaʊ/

kowtow

过度顺从

Meaning

To act in an excessively subservient or obedient manner.

Example

He refused to kowtow to the unreasonable demands.

他拒绝顺从不合理的要求。

C2 noun /ˈkɪŋɡlɪŋ/

kingling

小国王

Meaning

A minor or petty king; a ruler of small importance.

Example

The kingling demanded respect from his people despite his small realm.

那个小国王尽管有一个小王国，但他要求人民尊敬他。

C2 noun /kəˈdʌm.bə/

Kadamba

卡丹巴树

Meaning

A tropical tree with round, fragrant orange flowers, sacred in Hindu culture and associated with Lord Krishna

Example

The kadamba tree is mentioned frequently in ancient Indian poetry.

卡丹巴树在古印度诗歌中经常被提及。

C2 noun /kɪθ/

kith

亲友

Meaning

Friends, acquaintances, and relations.

Example

He invited all his kith and kin to the wedding.

他邀请了所有的亲友参加婚礼。

C2 noun /kɪln/

kiln

窑炉

Meaning

a furnace or oven for burning, baking, or drying, especially one for firing pottery or bricks

Example

The potter placed the clay pots into the kiln for firing.

陶工将泥土罐放入窑炉中烧制。

C2 noun /ˌkiː.təʊˈdʒen.ɪ.sɪs/

ketogenesis

酮体生成过程

Meaning

The metabolic process by which the liver produces ketones from fatty acids, providing an alternative energy source during low carbohydrate availability.

Example

Ketogenesis occurs during fasting or low-carb diets.

酮生成发生在禁食或低碳水化合物饮食时。

C2 noun /ˌklɛptəˈmeɪniæk/

kleptomaniac

有不可抗拒的偷窃冲动的人

Meaning

A person with an irresistible urge to steal, typically without need or profit.

Example

The kleptomaniac was caught shoplifting again.

这个窃盗狂又一次在商店偷东西时被抓住了。

C2 noun /ˈkɪŋʃɪp/

kingship

王权

Meaning

The position, dignity, or authority of a king.

Example

The king’s advisors often reminded him of the responsibilities of kingship.

国王的顾问们经常提醒他王权的责任。

C2 noun /ˈnɪk.næk/

knickknack

幸福

Meaning

A small decorative object, especially in a house.

Example

The shelf was full of little knickknacks collected from their travels.

当她收到奖项时，她无法隐藏自己的幸福。

C2 noun /ˈkedʒ.ə.riː/

Kedgeree

凯吉瑞

Meaning

a European dish of cooked rice, fish, and hard-boiled eggs, originally from India

Example

The breakfast menu featured traditional kedgeree with smoked haddock and eggs.

早餐菜单上有传统的凯吉瑞，配有烟熏鳕鱼和鸡蛋。

C2 noun /ˈkɪldʒɔɪ/

killjoy

扫兴的人

Meaning

a person who spoils the fun or enjoyment of others

Example

Don’t be a killjoy at the party.

别在派对上当扫兴的人。

C2 noun /kɛn/

ken

知识范围

Meaning

one's range of knowledge or understanding

Example

Quantum physics is beyond my ken.

量子物理学超出了我的理解范围。

C2 noun

Kinsfolk

家族, 亲戚

C2 noun /noʊl koʊl/

Knol khol

球茎甘蓝

Meaning

round bulbous vegetable from cabbage family with pale green color and mild taste

Example

Knol khol can be eaten raw in salads or cooked in curries.

球茎甘蓝可以生吃做沙拉，也可以做成咖喱菜肴。

C2 noun /ˈkɪzmɛt/

kismet

命运

Meaning

Destiny or fate.

Example

Meeting her on that day felt like pure kismet.

那天遇见她感觉就像纯粹的命运。

C2 noun /ˈneɪvəri/

knavery

欺诈

Meaning

dishonest or deceitful behavior; trickery

Example

The politician’s knavery was exposed by the media.

政治家的欺诈被媒体揭露了。

C2 noun /noʊl/

Knoll

小山丘；土堆

Meaning

a small rounded hill or mound

Example

The old oak tree stood majestically on top of the grassy knoll.

那棵老橡树雄伟地站在覆盖着草的小山丘上。

C2 adjective /ˈnɒti/

knotty

复杂

Meaning

Complicated, difficult to solve or full of knots.

Example

He faced a knotty legal issue.

他面临一个复杂的法律问题。

C2 noun /neɪv/

Knave

不诚实的人；游戏牌中的侍从

Meaning

a dishonest person, especially a man; a playing card with a picture of a male servant

Example

The knave tried to cheat the old woman out of her savings.

那个无赖试图欺骗老妇人，以便从她的积蓄中偷走钱。

C2 noun /ˈkɪləˌliːtər/

kiloliter

千升

Meaning

a unit of capacity equal to 1,000 liters

Example

The tank can hold up to three kiloliters of water.

水箱最多可容纳三千升水。

C2 noun /kəˈrɒn.də/

Karonda

卡龙达果

Meaning

a small dark purple berry-like fruit that is sour and used in pickles

Example

Karonda is often used to make pickles and preserves.

卡龙达常用于制作腌菜和果酱。

C2 noun /nɛl/

knell

丧钟

Meaning

The sound of a bell, especially when rung solemnly for a death or funeral; a signal of the end or failure of something.

Example

The knell of the church bell echoed through the valley at dusk.

教堂的丧钟在黄昏时分回荡在山谷中。

C2 adjective /ˈkɪŋ.ki/

Kinky

不寻常的性行为；卷曲或弯曲的头发

Meaning

having or involving unconventional sexual practices; having tight curls or bends

Example

His kinky hair made him look unique.

他的卷发使他看起来独特。

C2 adjective /ˈnaɪt.li/

Knightly

骑士般的; 高贵和勇敢

Meaning

having the characteristics of a knight; chivalrous; noble and brave

Example

He showed knightly courage in defending the innocent.

他在保护无辜时展现了骑士般的勇气。

C2 noun /ˈkɜːrtʃɪf/

kerchief

头巾

Meaning

a piece of cloth worn around the head or neck

Example

She wore a red kerchief on her head.

她头上戴着一条红色的头巾。

C2 noun /kəˈbɑːdi/

kabadi

废品收购者

Meaning

a person who collects and sells scrap or recyclable materials, especially in South Asia

Example

The kabadi came every week to collect old newspapers and bottles.

废品收购者来收集旧物品。