Vocabulary Cards
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C2 adjective
cherubic
天使般的
Meaning
Innocent, sweet, and angelic, like a cherub.
Example
The baby had a cherubic smile that melted everyone’s heart.
B1 noun
Chest
胸部; 箱子
Meaning
the front surface of a person's or animal's body between the neck and abdomen; a large strong box
Example
The doctor listened to his chest with a stethoscope.
C2 noun
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.
B1 verb
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.
C2 noun
chiaroscuro
光与暗的戏剧性对比
Meaning
The use of strong contrasts between light and dark in art or literature to create a dramatic effect.
Example
The artist's painting used chiaroscuro to highlight the figure's face.
C2 noun
chicanery
欺诈
Meaning
The use of trickery or deception to achieve a purpose.
Example
The politician was accused of chicanery to win the election.
B2 noun
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.
A1 noun
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.
C1 verb
chide
斥责
Meaning
to scold or rebuke; to express disapproval
Example
The teacher chided the student for being late.
B1 noun
chief
首领
Meaning
a leader or person in charge of a group or organization
Example
The chief of the village made an important decision.
B2 adverb
chiefly
主要
Meaning
mainly; primarily
Example
The festival is celebrated chiefly by young people.
C2 noun
chiffon
雪纺
Meaning
A lightweight, sheer fabric often used in dresses or scarves.
Example
She wore a beautiful chiffon dress at the party.
A1 noun
child
孩子
Meaning
a young human being below the age of puberty or below the legal age of majority
Example
The child played happily in the park.
A2 noun
childhood
童年
Meaning
the period of being a child
Example
She spent her childhood in a small village.
B1 adjective
Childish
孩子气; 典型的儿童行为，但对于成年人不合适
Meaning
immature and silly; behaving in a way that is typical of a child but inappropriate for an adult
Example
His childish behavior during the meeting was quite embarrassing.
B2 adjective
Childlike
像孩子一样; 天真和信任; 纯净和简单
Meaning
innocent and trusting like a child; having the good qualities of a child; pure and simple
Example
She maintained a childlike wonder about the world around her.
B1 noun
Chill
寒冷; 恐惧或焦虑的感觉; 放松
Meaning
an unpleasant feeling of coldness; a feeling of fear or anxiety; to relax
Example
There was a chill in the air as autumn approached.
B1 noun
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.
B1 adjective
chilly
寒冷
Meaning
uncomfortably or unpleasantly cold
Example
It was a chilly morning in December.
B1 noun
Chilly/Chilli
冷; 辣椒;
Meaning
noticeably cold; a hot-tasting pod of a variety of capsicum, used as a spice
Example
The chef added red chilli to make the curry spicier.
C2 noun
chimera
奇美拉
Meaning
A mythical creature with parts from different animals; also used to mean a fanciful illusion or unattainable dream.
Example
The idea of a perfect society is often a chimera.
C2 adjective
chimerical
幻想的，不现实的
Meaning
Illusory or impossible to achieve; existing only in imagination.
Example
His chimerical ideas often baffled realists.
B1 noun
Chin
下巴
Meaning
the protruding part of the face below the mouth, formed by the apex of the lower jaw
Example
He stroked his beard thoughtfully, resting his hand on his chin.
C2 noun
China box
月橘
Meaning
a small evergreen shrub with tiny white fragrant flowers
Example
The China box plant produced clusters of small white flowers.