Vocabulary Cards
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B2 verb
kidnap
绑架
Meaning
to take someone away illegally by force
Example
The criminals kidnapped the wealthy businessman.
B2 noun
Kidney
肾脏
Meaning
either of a pair of organs that filter waste products from the blood and produce urine
Example
Drinking plenty of water helps keep your kidneys healthy.
A2 verb
kill
杀死
Meaning
to cause the death of; to end life
Example
The hunter killed the deer.
B1 noun
killer
杀手
Meaning
A person or thing that kills.
Example
The police caught the killer last night.
B2 noun
killing
谋杀
Meaning
the act of causing death, especially deliberately
Example
The movie depicts the brutal killing of the villagers.
C2 noun
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.
C2 noun
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.
B1 noun
kilogram
千克
Meaning
the base unit of mass in the metric system equal to 1,000 grams
Example
The bag of rice weighs five kilograms.
C2 noun
kiloliter
千升
Meaning
a unit of capacity equal to 1,000 liters
Example
The tank can hold up to three kiloliters of water.
B1 noun
kilometer
千米
Meaning
a unit of length equal to 1,000 meters
Example
The village is about five kilometers away from the town.
C1 noun
kilowatt
千瓦
Meaning
a unit of power equal to 1,000 watts
Example
The generator produces ten kilowatts of electricity.
C1 noun
kimono
和服
Meaning
a traditional Japanese robe with wide sleeves, tied with a sash
Example
She wore a beautiful silk kimono at the ceremony.
C1 noun
Kin
家庭; 亲戚;
A1 adjective
Kind
友善的；有同情心的
Meaning
gentle; caring; compassionate; showing sympathy
Example
He is a kind person who always helps others.
B2 adjective
kind-hearted
善良的
Meaning
Having a kind and generous nature; showing compassion and care for others.
Example
She is known as a kind-hearted teacher who always helps her students.
A2 noun
kindergarten
幼儿园
Meaning
a school or class for young children, typically between the ages of four and six
Example
She enrolled her child in kindergarten to prepare for elementary school.
C1 verb
kindle
点燃
Meaning
to light a fire; to arouse or inspire
Example
She kindled the campfire with dry wood.
B1 adverb; adjective
kindly
亲切地
Meaning
in a kind or gentle manner; showing kindness or goodwill
Example
She kindly helped the old man cross the street.
B1 noun
Kindness
善良; 仁慈; 善意
C1 noun, adjective
kindred
幸福
Meaning
A person's relatives or family; similar in nature or character.
Example
They discovered kindred spirits in each other.
C1 adjective
kinetic
动能
Meaning
Relating to or resulting from motion.
Example
Kinetic energy increases as the object moves faster.
A2 noun
King
国王
Meaning
the male ruler of an independent state, especially one who inherits the position by right of birth
Example
The king ruled the country with wisdom and fairness.
C1 noun
King-Fisher
翠鸟
Meaning
a small bird with bright blue and orange feathers that catches fish by diving into water
Example
The colorful kingfisher dove into the pond to catch a fish.
B1 noun
Kingdom
王国
Meaning
a country or territory ruled by a king or queen
Example
The kingdom was known for its rich culture and traditions.