Vocabulary Cards
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C2 noun
cineast
电影迷
Meaning
A film enthusiast or filmmaker; a person deeply interested in cinema.
Example
As a true cineast, she spends most weekends watching classic films.
A2 noun
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.
B2 noun
Cinnamon
肉桂
Meaning
aromatic spice obtained from the inner bark of several tree species
Example
Cinnamon is often used in baking and desserts.
C1 noun/verb
cipher
密码
Meaning
A secret or disguised way of writing; a code; to put a message into secret writing.
Example
Military messages are protected using a cipher.
C1 noun
circadian rhythm
生物钟
Meaning
The body's natural sleep-wake cycle that occurs within 24 hours
Example
Exposure to natural light regulates the circadian rhythm.
A2 noun/verb
circle
圆圈
Meaning
a round shape; to move all the way around something
Example
The children sat in a circle.
C2 noun
circlet
Meaning
A small circular band, typically worn as an ornament on the head.
Example
The princess wore a golden circlet on her forehead.
B2 noun
circuit
电路 / 电气通路
Meaning
A roughly circular line, route, or movement that starts and ends at the same place; also an electrical pathway.
Example
The runners completed the circuit around the park.
C2 adjective
circuitous
迂回路线
Meaning
Longer than the most direct way; roundabout.
Example
He took a circuitous route to avoid traffic.
B2 adjective
circular
圆形的
Meaning
shaped like a circle; round in form
Example
The kids sat in a circular arrangement around the campfire.
B2 noun
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.
B2 verb
circulate
循环, 流通
Meaning
to move continuously or freely through a closed system or area
Example
Air circulated freely in the open hall.
B2 noun
circulation
zh_translation
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.
B2 noun
circumference
周长
Meaning
the distance around the edge of a circle
Example
The teacher asked us to calculate the circumference of the circle.
C2 noun
circumlocution
拐弯抹角
Meaning
the use of many words when fewer would do, especially to avoid stating something directly
Example
The politician's speech was filled with circumlocution.
C2 verb
circumnavigate
环绕地球
Meaning
to travel all the way around something, especially the earth
Example
Magellan was the first to circumnavigate the globe.
C2 verb
circumscribe
限制
Meaning
to limit or restrict something within boundaries
Example
The rules circumscribe the powers of the committee.
C2 adjective
circumscribed
受限的
Meaning
restricted or limited in scope or freedom
Example
Her freedom of choice was circumscribed by social rules.
C2 adjective
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.
C2 noun
circumspection
谨慎, 避免风险
Meaning
The quality of being wary and unwilling to take risks; prudence.
Example
His circumspection ensured no mistakes were made.
B1 noun
circumstance
情况
Meaning
a fact or condition connected with an event or action
Example
She handled the difficult circumstances bravely.
B1 noun
Circumstances
情况
Meaning
the conditions that affect a situation, action, or event; facts or conditions connected with or relevant to an event
Example
Under normal circumstances, she would have arrived by now.
C1 verb
circumvent
巧妙地避免或绕过障碍或规则
Meaning
To cleverly avoid or find a way around obstacles or rules.
Example
He tried to circumvent the security system.
C1 noun
cistern
蓄水池
Meaning
A tank or container for storing water, usually for household use.
Example
The old house still had a cistern to collect rainwater.