Vocabulary Cards C1
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C1 noun
cartridge
墨盒
Meaning
A container holding a substance or device, such as ink for printers or bullets for firearms.
Example
The printer stopped working because the ink cartridge was empty.
C1 noun
Cascade
瀑布; 一系列阶段或操作
Meaning
a waterfall; a succession of stages or operations
Example
The mountain cascade created a beautiful natural swimming pool below.
C1 noun
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.
C1 noun
Caste
种姓; 种姓制度
Meaning
a social class system; a hereditary class of Hindu society
Example
The ancient caste system divided society into different social groups.
C1 adjective
cataclysmic
灾难性的
Meaning
Relating to or denoting a violent natural event or upheaval.
Example
The war had cataclysmic effects on the nation's economy.
C1 noun
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.
C1 verb
catalyze
催化
Meaning
To cause or accelerate a reaction or change.
Example
The new law catalyzed reforms across the sector.
C1 noun/verb
catapult
弹射器
Meaning
A device for launching objects at high speed; to hurl or launch something suddenly.
Example
The invention catapulted him to international fame.
C1 noun
cataract
白内障 / 瀑布
Meaning
A medical condition causing clouding of the eye's lens; also a large waterfall.
Example
The old man suffered from cataracts in both eyes.
C1 adjective
categorical
绝对的
Meaning
Absolute and without exception; expressed clearly and directly.
Example
She gave a categorical denial of the allegations.
C1 phrase
categorically refuted
完全驳回
Meaning
Completely and absolutely denied or disproved.
Example
The claims were categorically refuted by officials.
C1 noun
catharsis
情感宣泄
Meaning
The process of releasing strong emotions, providing relief.
Example
Writing in her diary was a form of catharsis for her.
C1 adjective
cathartic
宣泄的
Meaning
Providing psychological relief through the open expression of strong emotions.
Example
Writing about emotions can be a cathartic experience.
C1 noun
caucus
政治会议
Meaning
A meeting of members of a political party to select candidates or decide policy.
Example
The party held a caucus to nominate their candidate for president.
C1 noun
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.
C1 adjective
causal
因果的
Meaning
relating to or acting as a cause
Example
There is a causal link between smoking and cancer.
C1 adjective
caustic
腐蚀性的, 尖刻的
Meaning
able to burn or corrode by chemical action; severely sarcastic
Example
Her caustic remarks hurt his feelings.
C1 adjective
cautionary
警示性的
Meaning
serving as a warning; intended to prevent problems or mistakes by giving advice or examples
Example
The report offers a cautionary message about unchecked spending.
C1 adjective
cavalier
漫不经心
Meaning
showing a lack of proper concern; dismissive or offhand
Example
He had a cavalier attitude toward safety regulations.
C1 noun
Cavalry
骑兵
Meaning
soldiers who fight on horseback; the part of an army formerly composed of troops on horseback
Example
The cavalry charged across the field with great speed.
C1 noun
caveat
警告
Meaning
a warning or condition to be considered before taking action
Example
The proposal was accepted with one caveat.
C1 noun
cavern
洞穴
Meaning
a large cave or chamber in a cave
Example
The explorers entered a dark cavern beneath the mountain.
C1 adjective
Ceaseless
不断的；持续的
Meaning
continuing without pause or interruption; endless
Example
The ceaseless rain lasted for three days.
C1 verb
cede
放弃
Meaning
to give up power, territory, or rights to another
Example
The country ceded territory after losing the war.