Vocabulary Cards
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C1 adjective
Contagious
传染性; 有感染力
Meaning
likely to spread to and affect others; infectious
Example
Her laughter is contagious and makes everyone smile.
A2 verb
contain
包含
Meaning
to have or include within; to restrain or control
Example
This box contains important documents.
B1 noun
container
集装箱
Meaning
A receptacle or box used for storage or transportation.
Example
Containers are essential for logistics.
B2 verb
contaminate
Meaning
To make something impure, dirty, or harmful by contact with a poisonous or polluting substance.
Example
The river was contaminated by industrial waste.
B2 noun
contamination
污染
Meaning
The process of making something less pure by exposure to or addition of a poisonous or polluting substance.
Example
Contamination of air leads to health issues.
C2 verb
contemn
轻视
Meaning
to treat or regard with disdain, scorn, or contempt
Example
He would never contemn honest work, no matter how humble.
B2 verb
contemplate
Meaning
to think deeply and carefully about something; to consider thoughtfully
Example
She sat quietly to contemplate her future plans.
C1 noun
contemplation
深思
Meaning
The action of looking thoughtfully at something for a long time; deep reflective thought.
Example
She sat in contemplation before making her decision.
C1 adjective
contemplative
沉思的或冥想的
Meaning
Expressing or involving prolonged thought; meditative and reflective.
Example
He spent a contemplative evening reflecting on his decisions.
C2 adjective
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.
B2 adjective
contemporary
当代的, 现代的
Meaning
belonging to the same time period; modern
Example
She enjoys contemporary art exhibitions.
B2 noun
contempt
Meaning
a strong feeling of dislike and lack of respect towards someone or something
Example
He spoke with contempt about the corrupt officials.
C1 adjective
contemptible
可鄙的, 令人厌恶的
Meaning
deserving of contempt; despicable
Example
His deceitful actions were truly contemptible.
C1 adjective
contemptuous
轻蔑的, 鄙视的
Meaning
showing or expressing contempt; scornful
Example
She gave him a contemptuous glance.
B2 verb
contend
竞争，主张
Meaning
to strive or compete for something; to assert earnestly
Example
Athletes from around the world contend for the championship.
C1 noun
contender
竞争者, 争夺者
Meaning
a person or team competing for a title or prize
Example
She is a strong contender for the mayoral position.
B1 noun
Content
满足
Meaning
pleased and satisfied; the things that are contained in something; subject matter of a text
Example
She felt content with her simple life in the countryside.
B2 adjective
contented
满足的
Meaning
Feeling or expressing happiness and satisfaction.
Example
She was contented with her simple life.
C1 noun
contention
争议, 分歧
Meaning
heated disagreement or argument; a point asserted in debate
Example
The main contention between the two parties was over tax reform.
C1 adjective
contentious
有争议
Meaning
Causing or likely to cause an argument; controversial.
Example
The contentious issue divided global leaders.
C1 noun
contentment
满足感
Meaning
a state of happiness and satisfaction with what one has
Example
She felt a deep sense of contentment after helping others.
B2 verb, noun
contest
竞赛, 挑战
Meaning
verb: to compete or challenge; noun: a competition or dispute
Example
She decided to contest the election against the incumbent.
B1 noun
context
上下文
Meaning
the circumstances or background relevant to an event, statement, or idea
Example
To understand the quote, you need to know the context in which it was said.
B2 adjective
contextual
情境的
Meaning
Depending on or relating to the circumstances or setting; context-dependent.
Example
Contextual meaning changes depending on usage.