442 詞
詳細 · GRE3000、救命800
cachet
n. 聲望｜教學補註：the state of being respected
英文釋義：the state of being respected
相似詞：prestige
用法／搭配：the cachet of Harvard 哈佛大學的聲望
Example · TTS
The debate focused on the cachet of Harvard. （聲望）
詳細 · 幽默聯想庫 P2-pending 補錄
cacophonous
刺耳的
英文釋義：刺耳的
用法／搭配：刺耳辯論仍需會議紀錄。
Example · TTS
Cacophonous debates still need minutes. （刺耳的）
詳細 · 紅寶書
cacophony
尖聲刺耳的
英文釋義：a loud harsh or strident noise; loud confusing disagreeable sounds
相似詞：blare, blaring, clamor, din
相反詞：harmony, euphony
派生詞：cacophonic adj., cacophonous adj.
用法／搭配：核心義：a loud harsh or strident noise。中文錨點：尖聲刺耳的。GRE tip: "cacophony" often names an abstract idea—look for of-phrases and whether it is countable in context. 搭配：the cacophony of X; a sense / degree / lack of cacophony; amid / despite cacophony Sentence frame: The debate turns on the cacophony of ______. （空格填入與「尖聲刺耳的」相關的對象。）
Example · TTS
A clear sense of cacophony is crucial to understanding the argument. （尖聲刺耳的）
詳細 · 紅寶書
cadenes
抑揚頓挫｜教學補註：a GRE-level vocabulary item meaning closely related to its core sense in acad...
英文釋義：a GRE-level vocabulary item meaning closely related to its core sense in academic English
用法／搭配：核心義：a GRE-level vocabulary item meaning closely related to its core sense in academic English。中文錨點：抑揚頓挫｜教學補註：a GRE-level vocabulary item meaning closely related to its core sense in acad。GRE tip: "cadenes" often names an abstract idea—look for of-phrases and whether it is countable in context. 搭配：the cadenes of X; a sense / degree / lack of cadenes; amid / despite cadenes Sentence frame: The debate turns on the cadenes of ______. （空格填入與「抑揚頓挫｜教學補註：a GRE-level vocabulary item meaning closely related to its core sense in acad」相關的對象。）
Example · TTS
A clear sense of cadenes is crucial to understanding the argument. （抑揚頓挫）
詳細 · 紅寶書
cadet
軍校生｜教學補註：a military trainee (as at a military academy)
英文釋義：a military trainee (as at a military academy)
相似詞：plebe
派生詞：cadetship n.
用法／搭配：核心義：a military trainee (as at a military academy)。中文錨點：軍校生｜教學補註：a military trainee (as at a military academy)。GRE tip: "cadet" often names an abstract idea—look for of-phrases and whether it is countable in context. 搭配：the cadet of X; a sense / degree / lack of cadet; amid / despite cadet Sentence frame: The debate turns on the cadet of ______. （空格填入與「軍校生｜教學補註：a military trainee (as at a military academy)」相關的對象。）
Example · TTS
A clear sense of cadet is crucial to understanding the argument. （軍校生）
詳細 · GRE3000、紅寶書
cadge
祈求；懇求
英文釋義：ask for and get free; be a parasite; obtain or seek to obtain by cadging or wheedling
相似詞：mooch, bum, grub, sponge, schnorr, shnorr
派生詞：cadger n.
用法／搭配：核心義：to ask for and get free。中文錨點：祈求；懇求。GRE tip: treat "cadge" as an action verb—ask who does what to whom, and whether the tone is neutral or charged. 搭配：to cadge sth; refuse / choose / begin to cadge; the cadging of X Sentence frame: The committee decided to cadge ______ after ______. （造句時把空格填成符合「祈求；懇求」的對象與原因。）
Example · TTS
In the end, they chose to cadge what they had once defended. （祈求；懇求）
詳細 · 救命800、重要詞
cagey
adj. 不願意說的
英文釋義：not wanting to give information
相似詞：cagy, canny, clever, chary
用法／搭配：He is cagey about what he was paid for the business.他不願說出在這樁生意中掙了多少。
Example · TTS
A cagey avoidance of a definite answer. （不願意說的）
詳細 · 複習詞、救命800、紅寶書
cajole
v. 哄騙｜教學補註：to persuade with flattery or gentle urging
英文釋義：to persuade with flattery or gentle urging
相似詞：coax, wheedle
派生詞：cajolery n.
用法／搭配：cajole someone into doing something 哄騙某人做某事
Example · TTS
In that case, they had to cajole someone into doing something. （哄騙）
詳細 · 救命800、紅寶書
calamity
n. 大災難｜教學補註：a disastrous event marked by great loss and lasting distress and suffering
英文釋義：a disastrous event marked by great loss and lasting distress and suffering
相似詞：catastrophe, cataclysm, apocalypse,
派生詞：calamitous adj.
用法／搭配：an economic calamity 金融風暴
Example · TTS
The whole city was affected by the irremediable calamity. （大災難）
詳細 · GRE3000、紅寶書
callous
冷漠的｜教學補註：make insensitive or callous
英文釋義：make insensitive or callous; deaden feelings or morals; emotionally hardened
相似詞：cauterize, cauterise, indurate, pachydermatous, calloused, thickened
相反詞：soften, thin
派生詞：callosity n., callousness n.
用法／搭配：核心義：to make insensitive or callous。中文錨點：冷漠的｜教學補註：make insensitive or callous。GRE tip: treat "callous" as an action verb—ask who does what to whom, and whether the tone is neutral or charged. 搭配：to callous sth; refuse / choose / begin to callous; the callousing of X Sentence frame: The committee decided to callous ______ after ______. （造句時把空格填成符合「冷漠的｜教學補註：make insensitive or callous」的對象與原因。）
Example · TTS
A callous indifference to suffering. （冷漠的）
詳細 · GRE3000、複習詞、救命800、紅寶書
callow
adj. 不成熟的｜教學補註：immature
英文釋義：immature
相似詞：juvenile, puerile
相反詞：adult
用法／搭配：a callow youth 未經世事的年輕人
Example · TTS
It was a callow youth. （不成熟的）
詳細 · 紅寶書
calmuniate
高潮｜教學補註：a GRE-level vocabulary item meaning closely related to its core sense in acad...
英文釋義：a GRE-level vocabulary item meaning closely related to its core sense in academic English
用法／搭配：核心義：a GRE-level vocabulary item meaning closely related to its core sense in academic English。中文錨點：高潮｜教學補註：a GRE-level vocabulary item meaning closely related to its core sense in acad。GRE tip: "calmuniate" often names an abstract idea—look for of-phrases and whether it is countable in context. 搭配：the calmuniate of X; a sense / degree / lack of calmuniate; amid / despite calmuniate Sentence frame: The debate turns on the calmuniate of ______. （空格填入與「高潮｜教學補註：a GRE-level vocabulary item meaning closely related to its core sense in acad」相關的對象。）
Example · TTS
A clear sense of calmuniate is crucial to understanding the argument. （高潮）
詳細 · GRE3000
calumniate
誹謗；中傷
英文釋義：charge falsely or with malicious intent; attack the good name and reputation of someone
相似詞：defame, slander, smirch, asperse, denigrate, smear
派生詞：calumny n.
用法／搭配：核心義：to charge falsely or with malicious intent。中文錨點：誹謗；中傷。GRE tip: treat "calumniate" as an action verb—ask who does what to whom, and whether the tone is neutral or charged. 搭配：to calumniate sth; refuse / choose / begin to calumniate; the calumniating of X Sentence frame: The committee decided to calumniate ______ after ______. （造句時把空格填成符合「誹謗；中傷」的對象與原因。）
Example · TTS
Opponents continued to calumniate the proposal in public. （誹謗；中傷）
詳細 · 複習詞、紅寶書
calumny
誹謗；中傷
英文釋義：a false accusation of an offense or a malicious misrepresentation of someone's words or actions; an abusive attack on a person's character or good name
相似詞：defamation, calumniation, obloquy, traducement, aspersion, slander
派生詞：calumnious adj., calumniate v.
用法／搭配：核心義：a false accusation of an offense or a malicious misrepresentation of someone's words or actions。中文錨點：誹謗；中傷。GRE tip: "calumny" often names an abstract idea—look for of-phrases and whether it is countable in context. 搭配：the calumny of X; a sense / degree / lack of calumny; amid / despite calumny Sentence frame: The debate turns on the calumny of ______. （空格填入與「誹謗；中傷」相關的對象。）
Example · TTS
No one wanted to be labeled a calumny in that debate. （誹謗；中傷）
詳細 · 紅寶書
cameo
栩栩如生的
英文釋義：engraving or carving in low relief on a stone (as in a brooch or ring)
用法／搭配：核心義：engraving or carving in low relief on a stone (as in a brooch or ring)。中文錨點：栩栩如生的。GRE tip: "cameo" often names an abstract idea—look for of-phrases and whether it is countable in context. 搭配：the cameo of X; a sense / degree / lack of cameo; amid / despite cameo Sentence frame: The debate turns on the cameo of ______. （空格填入與「栩栩如生的」相關的對象。）
Example · TTS
A clear sense of cameo is crucial to understanding the argument. （栩栩如生的）
詳細 · 幽默聯想庫 P3-pending-b02 補錄
camera
鏡頭監視
英文釋義：鏡頭監視
用法／搭配：考意錨點：鏡頭監視
Example · TTS
On the exam, camera most nearly means a sense of "鏡頭監視". （鏡頭監視）
詳細 · GRE3000、複習詞、救命800、紅寶書
canard
n. 謠傳｜教學補註：an unfounded or false, deliberately misleading story
英文釋義：an unfounded or false, deliberately misleading story
用法／搭配：a widespread canard 廣爲流傳的謠言
Example · TTS
The debate focused on a widespread canard. （謠傳）
詳細 · 幽默聯想庫 P2-pending 補錄
candid
坦率的
英文釋義：坦率的
用法／搭配：寫一段坦率的限制說明。
Example · TTS
Write a candid limitations section. （坦率的）
詳細 · 幽默聯想庫 P2-pending 補錄
candor
坦率
英文釋義：坦率
用法／搭配：對不確定性的坦率建立可信度。
Example · TTS
Candor about uncertainty builds credibility. （坦率）
詳細 · 填空1300
canned
刻板的；缺乏原創性的
英文釋義：preserve in a can or tin; terminate the employment of; discharge from an office or position
相似詞：can, tin, displace, fire, dismiss, sack
相反詞：hire
用法／搭配：核心義：to preserve in a can or tin。中文錨點：刻板的；缺乏原創性的。GRE tip: treat "canned" as an action verb—ask who does what to whom, and whether the tone is neutral or charged. 搭配：to canned sth; refuse / choose / begin to canned; the cannedding of X Sentence frame: The committee decided to canned ______ after ______. （造句時把空格填成符合「刻板的；缺乏原創性的」的對象與原因。）
Example · TTS
Canned laughter. （刻板的；缺乏原創性的）
詳細 · 紅寶書
canon
經典｜教學補註：a rule or especially body of rules or principles generally established as val...
英文釋義：a rule or especially body of rules or principles generally established as valid and fundamental in a field or art or philosophy; a priest who is a member of a cathedral chapter
相似詞：canyon
派生詞：canonist n., canonize v., canonise v., canonic adj., canonical adj.
用法／搭配：核心義：a rule or especially body of rules or principles generally established as valid and fundamental in a field or art or ...。中文錨點：經典｜教學補註：a rule or especially body of rules or principles generally established as val。GRE tip: "canon" often names an abstract idea—look for of-phrases and whether it is countable in context. 搭配：the canon of X; a sense / degree / lack of canon; amid / despite canon Sentence frame: The debate turns on the canon of ______. （空格填入與「經典｜教學補註：a rule or especially body of rules or principles generally established as val」相關的對象。）
Example · TTS
Canons of polite society. （經典）
詳細 · 複習詞、紅寶書
canonical
經典的｜教學補註：appearing in a biblical canon
英文釋義：appearing in a biblical canon; of or relating to or required by canon law
相似詞：canonic, basic, sanctioned
相反詞：incidental, disapprove
派生詞：canon n.
用法／搭配：核心義：appearing in a biblical canon。中文錨點：經典的｜教學補註：appearing in a biblical canon。GRE tip: "canonical" is typically an evaluative adjective—it colors a noun (argument, tone, evidence, claim). 搭配：a canonical argument / tone / claim; strikingly / rather canonical; canonical enough to... Sentence frame: Her canonical ______ surprised the reviewers. （名詞請選能被「經典的｜教學補註：appearing in a biblical canon」修飾者，如 approach / critique / silence。）
Example · TTS
The drinking of cocktails was as canonical a rite as the mixing. （經典的）
詳細 · GRE3000
canonize
推崇；崇拜
英文釋義：declare (a dead person) to be a saint; treat as a sacred person
相似詞：canonise, saint
派生詞：canonization n., canon n.
用法／搭配：核心義：to declare (a dead person) to be a saint。中文錨點：推崇；崇拜。GRE tip: treat "canonize" as an action verb—ask who does what to whom, and whether the tone is neutral or charged. 搭配：to canonize sth; refuse / choose / begin to canonize; the canonizing of X Sentence frame: The committee decided to canonize ______ after ______. （造句時把空格填成符合「推崇；崇拜」的對象與原因。）
Example · TTS
After he was shown to have performed a miracle, the priest was canonized. （推崇；崇拜）
詳細 · 紅寶書
canopy
遮蔽｜教學補註：the transparent covering of an aircraft cockpit
英文釋義：the transparent covering of an aircraft cockpit; the umbrellalike part of a parachute that fills with air
形近詞：panache 派頭神氣十足 ｜ panoply 大批，整套 ｜ canopy 樹冠，蓬蓋
用法／搭配：核心義：the transparent covering of an aircraft cockpit。中文錨點：遮蔽｜教學補註：the transparent covering of an aircraft cockpit。GRE tip: "canopy" often names an abstract idea—look for of-phrases and whether it is countable in context. 搭配：the canopy of X; a sense / degree / lack of canopy; amid / despite canopy Sentence frame: The debate turns on the canopy of ______. （空格填入與「遮蔽｜教學補註：the transparent covering of an aircraft cockpit」相關的對象。）
Example · TTS
A clear sense of canopy is crucial to understanding the argument. （遮蔽）
詳細 · 紅寶書
canorous
音調優美的
英文釋義：richly melodious
相似詞：songful
用法／搭配：核心義：richly melodious。中文錨點：音調優美的。GRE tip: "canorous" is typically an evaluative adjective—it colors a noun (argument, tone, evidence, claim). 搭配：a canorous argument / tone / claim; strikingly / rather canorous; canorous enough to... Sentence frame: Her canorous ______ surprised the reviewers. （名詞請選能被「音調優美的」修飾者，如 approach / critique / silence。）
Example · TTS
The critic noted her canorous approach to the evidence. （音調優美的）
詳細 · 複習詞、紅寶書
cantankerous
脾氣差的｜教學補註：stubbornly obstructive and unwilling to cooperate
英文釋義：stubbornly obstructive and unwilling to cooperate; - Spectator; having a difficult and contrary disposition; - Dorothy Sayers
相似詞：bloody-minded, crotchety, ornery
用法／搭配：核心義：stubbornly obstructive and unwilling to cooperate。中文錨點：脾氣差的｜教學補註：stubbornly obstructive and unwilling to cooperate。GRE tip: "cantankerous" is typically an evaluative adjective—it colors a noun (argument, tone, evidence, claim). 搭配：a cantankerous argument / tone / claim; strikingly / rather cantankerous; cantankerous enough to... Sentence frame: Her cantankerous ______ surprised the reviewers. （名詞請選能被「脾氣差的｜教學補註：stubbornly obstructive and unwilling to cooperate」修飾者，如 approach / critique / silence。）
Example · TTS
A cantankerous and venomous-tongued old lady. （脾氣差的）
詳細 · 幽默聯想庫 P3-pending-b02 補錄
canvas
畫布
英文釋義：畫布
用法／搭配：考意錨點：畫布
Example · TTS
On the exam, canvas most nearly means a sense of "畫布". （畫布）
詳細 · 複習詞、紅寶書
canvass
審查；徹底檢查
英文釋義：the setting for a narrative or fictional or dramatic account; an inquiry into public opinion conducted by interviewing a random sample of people
相似詞：canvas, poll, sail, sheet
用法／搭配：核心義：the setting for a narrative or fictional or dramatic account。中文錨點：審查；徹底檢查。GRE tip: "canvass" often names an abstract idea—look for of-phrases and whether it is countable in context. 搭配：the canvass of X; a sense / degree / lack of canvass; amid / despite canvass Sentence frame: The debate turns on the canvass of ______. （空格填入與「審查；徹底檢查」相關的對象。）
Example · TTS
She canvassed the walls of her living room so as to conceal the ugly cracks. （審查；徹底檢查）
詳細 · 幽默聯想庫 S3a 補錄
capable
有能力的
英文釋義：有能力的
用法／搭配：有能力的設計仍需誠實缺值規則。
Example · TTS
A capable design still needs honest missing-data rules. （有能力的）
詳細 · 複習詞、紅寶書
capacious
空間大的｜教學補註：large in capacity
英文釋義：large in capacity
派生詞：capacity n., capaciousness n.
用法／搭配：核心義：large in capacity。中文錨點：空間大的｜教學補註：large in capacity。GRE tip: "capacious" is typically an evaluative adjective—it colors a noun (argument, tone, evidence, claim). 搭配：a capacious argument / tone / claim; strikingly / rather capacious; capacious enough to... Sentence frame: Her capacious ______ surprised the reviewers. （名詞請選能被「空間大的｜教學補註：large in capacity」修飾者，如 approach / critique / silence。）
Example · TTS
She carried a capacious bag. （空間大的）
詳細 · 幽默聯想庫 S3a 補錄
capacity
容量；能力
英文釋義：容量；能力
用法／搭配：制度容量限制改革速度。
Example · TTS
Institutional capacity limits how fast reforms travel. （容量；能力）
詳細 · 紅寶書
caper
雀躍｜教學補註：any of numerous plants of the genus Capparis
英文釋義：any of numerous plants of the genus Capparis; pickled flower buds used as a pungent relish in various dishes and sauces
相似詞：job, capriole, play, frolic, romp, gambol
相反詞：tightness
用法／搭配：核心義：any of numerous plants of the genus Capparis。中文錨點：雀躍｜教學補註：any of numerous plants of the genus Capparis。GRE tip: "caper" often names an abstract idea—look for of-phrases and whether it is countable in context. 搭配：the caper of X; a sense / degree / lack of caper; amid / despite caper Sentence frame: The debate turns on the caper of ______. （空格填入與「雀躍｜教學補註：any of numerous plants of the genus Capparis」相關的對象。）
Example · TTS
A clear sense of caper is crucial to understanding the argument. （雀躍）
詳細 · 填空1300、救命800
capitulate
v. 投降，屈服
英文釋義：to give up all resistance, acquiesce, yield
相似詞：budge, concede, submit, succumb, surrender
相反詞：survive, resist
派生詞：capitulation n.
用法／搭配：capitulate to the terrorist’s demands 屈從恐怖分子的要求
Example · TTS
In that case, they had to capitulate to the terrorist’s demands. （投降，屈服）
詳細 · 複習詞、紅寶書
caprice
衝動；任性
英文釋義：a sudden desire
相似詞：impulse, whim
派生詞：capricious adj.
用法／搭配：核心義：a sudden desire。中文錨點：衝動；任性。GRE tip: "caprice" often names an abstract idea—look for of-phrases and whether it is countable in context. 搭配：the caprice of X; a sense / degree / lack of caprice; amid / despite caprice Sentence frame: The debate turns on the caprice of ______. （空格填入與「衝動；任性」相關的對象。）
Example · TTS
A clear sense of caprice is crucial to understanding the argument. （衝動；任性）
詳細 · 填空1300、救命800、紅寶書
capricious
adj. 善變的；任性的
英文釋義：likely to change frequently or suddenly
相似詞：whimsical, mercurial, volatile, impulsive, erratic, fickle
相反詞：steady, consistent, serious, practical, constant, stable, nonvolatile, steadfast
派生詞：caprice n.奇思妙想
用法／搭配：a capricious woman 一個善變的女子
Example · TTS
Authoritarian rulers are frequently capricious. （善變的；任性的）
詳細 · 救命800
capsule
adj. 簡短的｜教學補註：extremely brief
英文釋義：extremely brief
相似詞：pithy, concise, terse, succinct, laconic
相反詞：verbose, prolix, wordy
派生詞：capsular adj., capsulate v., capsulize v., capsulise v.
用法／搭配：a capsule review 簡短的評論
Example · TTS
It was a capsule review. （簡短的）
詳細 · 紅寶書
caption
標題｜教學補註：taking exception
英文釋義：taking exception; especially a quibble based on a captious argument; translation of foreign dialogue of a movie or TV program; usually displayed at the bottom of the screen
相似詞：subtitle, legend
派生詞：captious adj.
用法／搭配：核心義：taking exception。中文錨點：標題｜教學補註：taking exception。GRE tip: "caption" often names an abstract idea—look for of-phrases and whether it is countable in context. 搭配：the caption of X; a sense / degree / lack of caption; amid / despite caption Sentence frame: The debate turns on the caption of ______. （空格填入與「標題｜教學補註：taking exception」相關的對象。）
Example · TTS
A mere caption unworthy of a reply. （標題）
詳細 · 填空1300、複習詞、紅寶書
captious
挑剔的；吹毛求疵的
英文釋義：tending to find and call attention to faults
相似詞：faultfinding
派生詞：caption n.
用法／搭配：核心義：tending to find and call attention to faults。中文錨點：挑剔的；吹毛求疵的。GRE tip: "captious" is typically an evaluative adjective—it colors a noun (argument, tone, evidence, claim). 搭配：a captious argument / tone / claim; strikingly / rather captious; captious enough to... Sentence frame: Her captious ______ surprised the reviewers. （名詞請選能被「挑剔的；吹毛求疵的」修飾者，如 approach / critique / silence。）
Example · TTS
A captious pedant. （挑剔的；吹毛求疵的）
詳細 · 幽默聯想庫 S3a 補錄
captivate
迷住；吸引
英文釋義：迷住；吸引
用法／搭配：生動案例能迷住，但不證明普遍性。
Example · TTS
A vivid case can captivate without proving generality. （迷住；吸引）
詳細 · 幽默聯想庫 P3-pending-b03 補錄
captivating
迷人的
英文釋義：迷人的
用法／搭配：考意錨點：迷人的
Example · TTS
On the exam, captivating most nearly means a sense of "迷人的". （迷人的）
詳細 · 幽默聯想庫 S3a 補錄
capture
捕捉；奪取
英文釋義：捕捉；奪取
用法／搭配：問卷很少能捕捉默會知識。
Example · TTS
Surveys rarely capture tacit knowledge well. （捕捉；奪取）
詳細 · 紅寶書
careen
傾斜的｜教學補註：pitching dangerously to one side
英文釋義：pitching dangerously to one side; walk as if unable to control one's movements
相似詞：rock, sway, tilt, stagger, reel, keel
用法／搭配：核心義：pitching dangerously to one side。中文錨點：傾斜的｜教學補註：pitching dangerously to one side。GRE tip: "careen" often names an abstract idea—look for of-phrases and whether it is countable in context. 搭配：the careen of X; a sense / degree / lack of careen; amid / despite careen Sentence frame: The debate turns on the careen of ______. （空格填入與「傾斜的｜教學補註：pitching dangerously to one side」相關的對象。）
Example · TTS
The ship careened out of control. （傾斜的）
詳細 · 紅寶書
caress
愛撫｜教學補註：a gentle affectionate stroking (or something resembling it)
英文釋義：a gentle affectionate stroking (or something resembling it); touch or stroke lightly in a loving or endearing manner
相似詞：fondle
用法／搭配：核心義：a gentle affectionate stroking (or something resembling it)。中文錨點：愛撫｜教學補註：a gentle affectionate stroking (or something resembling it)。GRE tip: "caress" often names an abstract idea—look for of-phrases and whether it is countable in context. 搭配：the caress of X; a sense / degree / lack of caress; amid / despite caress Sentence frame: The debate turns on the caress of ______. （空格填入與「愛撫｜教學補註：a gentle affectionate stroking (or something resembling it)」相關的對象。）
Example · TTS
The caresses of the breeze played over his face. （愛撫）
詳細 · 複習詞、紅寶書
careworn
憂心忡忡的
英文釋義：showing the wearing effects of overwork or care or suffering; ; ; ; - Charles Dickens
相似詞：drawn, haggard, raddled, worn
相反詞：deposit, push, repel, new, refresh
形近詞：careworn 憔悴的 ｜ timeworn 陳舊的陳腐的 ｜ shopworn 陳舊的陳腐的
用法／搭配：核心義：showing the wearing effects of overwork or care or suffering。中文錨點：憂心忡忡的。GRE tip: "careworn" is typically an evaluative adjective—it colors a noun (argument, tone, evidence, claim). 搭配：a careworn argument / tone / claim; strikingly / rather careworn; careworn enough to... Sentence frame: Her careworn ______ surprised the reviewers. （名詞請選能被「憂心忡忡的」修飾者，如 approach / critique / silence。）
Example · TTS
Looking careworn as she bent over her mending. （憂心忡忡的）
詳細 · 救命800
caricature
n. 諷刺歪曲手法的漫畫
英文釋義：exaggeration by means of ludicrous distortion
相似詞：caricatures of politicians 政治人物的諷刺畫
派生詞：caricaturist n.
用法／搭配：核心義：exaggeration by means of ludicrous distortion。中文錨點：諷刺歪曲手法的漫畫。GRE tip: "caricature" often names an abstract idea—look for of-phrases and whether it is countable in context. 搭配：the caricature of X; a sense / degree / lack of caricature; amid / despite caricature Sentence frame: The debate turns on the caricature of ______. （空格填入與「諷刺歪曲手法的漫畫」相關的對象。）
Example · TTS
The drawing caricatured the President. （諷刺歪曲手法的漫畫）
詳細 · 紅寶書
carnage
大屠殺｜教學補註：the savage and excessive killing of many people
英文釋義：the savage and excessive killing of many people
相似詞：slaughter, massacre, butchery
用法／搭配：核心義：the savage and excessive killing of many people。中文錨點：大屠殺｜教學補註：the savage and excessive killing of many people。GRE tip: "carnage" often names an abstract idea—look for of-phrases and whether it is countable in context. 搭配：the carnage of X; a sense / degree / lack of carnage; amid / despite carnage Sentence frame: The debate turns on the carnage of ______. （空格填入與「大屠殺｜教學補註：the savage and excessive killing of many people」相關的對象。）
Example · TTS
A clear sense of carnage is crucial to understanding the argument. （大屠殺）
詳細 · 幽默聯想庫 P3-pending-b02 補錄
carnal
肉慾的
英文釋義：肉慾的
用法／搭配：考意錨點：肉慾的
Example · TTS
On the exam, carnal most nearly means a sense of "肉慾的". （肉慾的）
詳細 · 紅寶書
carouse
暢飲｜教學補註：revelry in drinking
英文釋義：revelry in drinking; a merry drinking party; engage in boisterous, drunken merrymaking
相似詞：carousal, bender, toot, booze-up, roister, riot
派生詞：carouser n., carousal n.
用法／搭配：核心義：revelry in drinking。中文錨點：暢飲｜教學補註：revelry in drinking。GRE tip: "carouse" often names an abstract idea—look for of-phrases and whether it is countable in context. 搭配：the carouse of X; a sense / degree / lack of carouse; amid / despite carouse Sentence frame: The debate turns on the carouse of ______. （空格填入與「暢飲｜教學補註：revelry in drinking」相關的對象。）
Example · TTS
They were out carousing last night. （暢飲）
詳細 · 複習詞、紅寶書
carp
吹毛求疵｜教學補註：the lean flesh of a fish that is often farmed
英文釋義：the lean flesh of a fish that is often farmed; can be baked or braised; any of various freshwater fish of the family Cyprinidae
相似詞：cavil, chicane
派生詞：carper n.
用法／搭配：核心義：the lean flesh of a fish that is often farmed。中文錨點：吹毛求疵｜教學補註：the lean flesh of a fish that is often farmed。GRE tip: "carp" often names an abstract idea—look for of-phrases and whether it is countable in context. 搭配：the carp of X; a sense / degree / lack of carp; amid / despite carp Sentence frame: The debate turns on the carp of ______. （空格填入與「吹毛求疵｜教學補註：the lean flesh of a fish that is often farmed」相關的對象。）
Example · TTS
A clear sense of carp is crucial to understanding the argument. （吹毛求疵）
詳細 · 紅寶書
carrion
腐肉｜教學補註：the dead and rotting body of an animal
英文釋義：the dead and rotting body of an animal; unfit for human food
用法／搭配：核心義：the dead and rotting body of an animal。中文錨點：腐肉｜教學補註：the dead and rotting body of an animal。GRE tip: "carrion" often names an abstract idea—look for of-phrases and whether it is countable in context. 搭配：the carrion of X; a sense / degree / lack of carrion; amid / despite carrion Sentence frame: The debate turns on the carrion of ______. （空格填入與「腐肉｜教學補註：the dead and rotting body of an animal」相關的對象。）
Example · TTS
A clear sense of carrion is crucial to understanding the argument. （腐肉）
詳細 · GRE3000
castigate
譴責｜教學補註：censure severely
英文釋義：censure severely; inflict severe punishment on
相似詞：chastise, objurgate, chasten, correct
相反詞：falsify, incorrect, wrong
派生詞：castigation n.
用法／搭配：核心義：to censure severely。中文錨點：譴責｜教學補註：censure severely。GRE tip: treat "castigate" as an action verb—ask who does what to whom, and whether the tone is neutral or charged. 搭配：to castigate sth; refuse / choose / begin to castigate; the castigating of X Sentence frame: The committee decided to castigate ______ after ______. （造句時把空格填成符合「譴責｜教學補註：censure severely」的對象與原因。）
Example · TTS
In the end, they chose to castigate what they had once defended. （譴責）
詳細 · 複習詞、紅寶書
casual
隨意的｜教學補註：marked by blithe unconcern
英文釋義：marked by blithe unconcern; without or seeming to be without plan or method; offhand
相似詞：insouciant, nonchalant, everyday, daily, chance, cursory
相反詞：anxious, concerned, thorough, meticulous
派生詞：casualness n.
用法／搭配：核心義：marked by blithe unconcern。中文錨點：隨意的｜教學補註：marked by blithe unconcern。GRE tip: "casual" is typically an evaluative adjective—it colors a noun (argument, tone, evidence, claim). 搭配：a casual argument / tone / claim; strikingly / rather casual; casual enough to... Sentence frame: Her casual ______ surprised the reviewers. （名詞請選能被「隨意的｜教學補註：marked by blithe unconcern」修飾者，如 approach / critique / silence。）
Example · TTS
A casual (or cursory) inspection failed to reveal the house's structural flaws. （隨意的）
詳細 · 幽默聯想庫 P3-pending-b02 補錄
catalog
目錄
英文釋義：目錄
用法／搭配：目錄化每次終點變更。
Example · TTS
Catalog every endpoint change. （目錄）
詳細 · 救命800
caterwaul
v. 嚎叫｜教學補註：to make a very loud and unpleasant sound
英文釋義：to make a very loud and unpleasant sound
相似詞：shriek, scream, yelp
用法／搭配：shrieking and caterwauling in mock distress 無助痛苦中的尖嚎
Example · TTS
They had to shrieking and caterwauling in mock distress. （嚎叫）
詳細 · 紅寶書
catharsis
淨化；瀉導
英文釋義：(psychoanalysis) purging of emotional tensions; purging the body by the use of a cathartic to stimulate evacuation of the bowels
相似詞：katharsis, abreaction, purgation
派生詞：cathartic adj.
用法／搭配：核心義：(psychoanalysis) purging of emotional tensions。中文錨點：淨化；瀉導。GRE tip: "catharsis" often names an abstract idea—look for of-phrases and whether it is countable in context. 搭配：the catharsis of X; a sense / degree / lack of catharsis; amid / despite catharsis Sentence frame: The debate turns on the catharsis of ______. （空格填入與「淨化；瀉導」相關的對象。）
Example · TTS
A clear sense of catharsis is crucial to understanding the argument. （淨化；瀉導）
詳細 · GRE3000、紅寶書
catholic
天主教的｜教學補註：a member of a Catholic church
英文釋義：a member of a Catholic church; of or relating to or supporting Catholicism
派生詞：Catholicism n., catholicity n.
用法／搭配：核心義：a member of a Catholic church。中文錨點：天主教的｜教學補註：a member of a Catholic church。GRE tip: "catholic" often names an abstract idea—look for of-phrases and whether it is countable in context. 搭配：the catholic of X; a sense / degree / lack of catholic; amid / despite catholic Sentence frame: The debate turns on the catholic of ______. （空格填入與「天主教的｜教學補註：a member of a Catholic church」相關的對象。）
Example · TTS
Catholic in one's tastes. （天主教的）
詳細 · 紅寶書
caucus
幹部會議｜教學補註：a closed political meeting
英文釋義：a closed political meeting; meet to select a candidate or promote a policy
用法／搭配：核心義：a closed political meeting。中文錨點：幹部會議｜教學補註：a closed political meeting。GRE tip: "caucus" often names an abstract idea—look for of-phrases and whether it is countable in context. 搭配：the caucus of X; a sense / degree / lack of caucus; amid / despite caucus Sentence frame: The debate turns on the caucus of ______. （空格填入與「幹部會議｜教學補註：a closed political meeting」相關的對象。）
Example · TTS
A clear sense of caucus is crucial to understanding the argument. （幹部會議）
詳細 · 複習詞、紅寶書
caudal
背部的｜教學補註：constituting or relating to a tail
英文釋義：constituting or relating to a tail; resembling a tail
相似詞：taillike, caudally
相反詞：cephalic
派生詞：cauda n.
用法／搭配：核心義：constituting or relating to a tail。中文錨點：背部的｜教學補註：constituting or relating to a tail。GRE tip: "caudal" is typically an evaluative adjective—it colors a noun (argument, tone, evidence, claim). 搭配：a caudal argument / tone / claim; strikingly / rather caudal; caudal enough to... Sentence frame: Her caudal ______ surprised the reviewers. （名詞請選能被「背部的｜教學補註：constituting or relating to a tail」修飾者，如 approach / critique / silence。）
Example · TTS
The caudal end of the body. （背部的）
詳細 · 紅寶書
caulk
填料；密封
英文釋義：a waterproof filler and sealant that is used in building and repair to make watertight; seal with caulking
相似詞：caulking, calk
用法／搭配：核心義：a waterproof filler and sealant that is used in building and repair to make watertight。中文錨點：填料；密封。GRE tip: "caulk" often names an abstract idea—look for of-phrases and whether it is countable in context. 搭配：the caulk of X; a sense / degree / lack of caulk; amid / despite caulk Sentence frame: The debate turns on the caulk of ______. （空格填入與「填料；密封」相關的對象。）
Example · TTS
Caulk the window. （填料；密封）
詳細 · 複習詞、紅寶書
causal
因果的｜教學補註：involving or constituting a cause
英文釋義：involving or constituting a cause; causing
派生詞：cause n., causality n.
用法／搭配：核心義：involving or constituting a cause。中文錨點：因果的｜教學補註：involving or constituting a cause。GRE tip: "causal" is typically an evaluative adjective—it colors a noun (argument, tone, evidence, claim). 搭配：a causal argument / tone / claim; strikingly / rather causal; causal enough to... Sentence frame: Her causal ______ surprised the reviewers. （名詞請選能被「因果的｜教學補註：involving or constituting a cause」修飾者，如 approach / critique / silence。）
Example · TTS
A causal relationship between scarcity and higher prices. （因果的）
詳細 · 填空1300
caustic
腐蝕性的｜教學補註：any chemical substance that burns or destroys living tissue
英文釋義：any chemical substance that burns or destroys living tissue; harsh or corrosive in tone
相似詞：acerb, acerbic, acid, acrid, bitter, blistering
相反詞：gentle, kind
用法／搭配：核心義：any chemical substance that burns or destroys living tissue。中文錨點：腐蝕性的｜教學補註：any chemical substance that burns or destroys living tissue。GRE tip: "caustic" often names an abstract idea—look for of-phrases and whether it is countable in context. 搭配：the caustic of X; a sense / degree / lack of caustic; amid / despite caustic Sentence frame: The debate turns on the caustic of ______. （空格填入與「腐蝕性的｜教學補註：any chemical substance that burns or destroys living tissue」相關的對象。）
Example · TTS
Caustic jokes about political assassination, talk-show hosts and medical ethics. （腐蝕性的）
詳細 · 紅寶書
cauterize
燒灼｜教學補註：burn, sear, or freeze (tissue) using a hot iron or electric current or a caus...
英文釋義：burn, sear, or freeze (tissue) using a hot iron or electric current or a caustic agent; make insensitive or callous; deaden feelings or morals
相似詞：cauterise, burn, callous
派生詞：cauterization n., cauterant n., cautery n.
用法／搭配：核心義：to burn, sear, or freeze (tissue) using a hot iron or electric current or a caustic agent。中文錨點：燒灼｜教學補註：burn, sear, or freeze (tissue) using a hot iron or electric current or a caus。GRE tip: treat "cauterize" as an action verb—ask who does what to whom, and whether the tone is neutral or charged. 搭配：to cauterize sth; refuse / choose / begin to cauterize; the cauterizing of X Sentence frame: The committee decided to cauterize ______ after ______. （造句時把空格填成符合「燒灼｜教學補註：burn, sear, or freeze (tissue) using a hot iron or electric current or a caus」的對象與原因。）
Example · TTS
The surgeon cauterized the wart. （燒灼）
詳細 · 救命800、重要詞
cavalier
adj. 漫不經心的，不在乎的
英文釋義：showing no concern to rules
相似詞：debonair, capricious
相反詞：steady, consistent
用法／搭配：a cavalier attitude to the laws 對法律漫不經心的態度
Example · TTS
It was a cavalier attitude to the laws. （漫不經心的，不在乎的）
詳細 · 紅寶書
cavalry
騎士道｜教學補註：troops trained to fight on horseback
英文釋義：troops trained to fight on horseback; a highly mobile army unit
相似詞：horse
用法／搭配：核心義：troops trained to fight on horseback。中文錨點：騎士道｜教學補註：troops trained to fight on horseback。GRE tip: "cavalry" often names an abstract idea—look for of-phrases and whether it is countable in context. 搭配：the cavalry of X; a sense / degree / lack of cavalry; amid / despite cavalry Sentence frame: The debate turns on the cavalry of ______. （空格填入與「騎士道｜教學補註：troops trained to fight on horseback」相關的對象。）
Example · TTS
A clear sense of cavalry is crucial to understanding the argument. （騎士道）
詳細 · GRE3000
caveat
告誡｜教學補註：a warning against certain acts
英文釋義：a warning against certain acts; (law) a formal notice filed with a court or officer to suspend a proceeding until filer is given a hearing
相似詞：caution
相反詞：incaution
用法／搭配：核心義：a warning against certain acts。中文錨點：告誡｜教學補註：a warning against certain acts。GRE tip: "caveat" often names an abstract idea—look for of-phrases and whether it is countable in context. 搭配：the caveat of X; a sense / degree / lack of caveat; amid / despite caveat Sentence frame: The debate turns on the caveat of ______. （空格填入與「告誡｜教學補註：a warning against certain acts」相關的對象。）
Example · TTS
A caveat filed against the probate of a will. （告誡）
詳細 · 紅寶書
cavort
雀躍｜教學補註：play boisterously
英文釋義：play boisterously
相似詞：frolic, lark, rollick, skylark, disport, sport
用法／搭配：核心義：to play boisterously。中文錨點：雀躍｜教學補註：play boisterously。GRE tip: treat "cavort" as an action verb—ask who does what to whom, and whether the tone is neutral or charged. 搭配：to cavort sth; refuse / choose / begin to cavort; the cavorting of X Sentence frame: The committee decided to cavort ______ after ______. （造句時把空格填成符合「雀躍｜教學補註：play boisterously」的對象與原因。）
Example · TTS
In the end, they chose to cavort what they had once defended. （雀躍）
詳細 · 幽默聯想庫 P2-pending 補錄
ceasefire
停火
英文釋義：停火
用法／搭配：辯論停火需要共享數字。
Example · TTS
A ceasefire on debate needs shared numbers. （停火）
詳細 · 複習詞、救命800、紅寶書
cede
v. （根據條約）放棄，割讓
英文釋義：to surrender possession of
相似詞：relinquish, renounce
相反詞：hold, embrace, claim
派生詞：cession n.
形近詞：cede to = left to 讓給留給 ｜ concede = acknowledge ｜ acceded 同意，就任 ｜ recede 後退
用法／搭配：cede the island to America 把島嶼割讓給了美國
Example · TTS
In that case, they had to cede the island to America. （（根據條約）放棄，割讓）
詳細 · 複習詞、紅寶書
celerity
迅速；樂意
英文釋義：a rate that is rapid
相似詞：quickness, rapidity, rapidness, speediness
用法／搭配：核心義：a rate that is rapid。中文錨點：迅速；樂意。GRE tip: "celerity" often names an abstract idea—look for of-phrases and whether it is countable in context. 搭配：the celerity of X; a sense / degree / lack of celerity; amid / despite celerity Sentence frame: The debate turns on the celerity of ______. （空格填入與「迅速；樂意」相關的對象。）
Example · TTS
A clear sense of celerity is crucial to understanding the argument. （迅速；樂意）
詳細 · 紅寶書
celestial
天體的；天上的
英文釋義：of or relating to the sky; relating to or inhabiting a divine heaven
相似詞：heavenly, ethereal, supernal
相反詞：earthly, infernal
用法／搭配：核心義：of or relating to the sky。中文錨點：天體的；天上的。GRE tip: "celestial" is typically an evaluative adjective—it colors a noun (argument, tone, evidence, claim). 搭配：a celestial argument / tone / claim; strikingly / rather celestial; celestial enough to... Sentence frame: Her celestial ______ surprised the reviewers. （名詞請選能被「天體的；天上的」修飾者，如 approach / critique / silence。）
Example · TTS
Celestial beings. （天體的；天上的）
詳細 · 紅寶書
celibate
獨處的｜教學補註：an unmarried person who has taken a religious vow of chastity
英文釋義：an unmarried person who has taken a religious vow of chastity; abstaining from sexual intercourse
相似詞：continent
相反詞：incontinent
用法／搭配：核心義：an unmarried person who has taken a religious vow of chastity。中文錨點：獨處的｜教學補註：an unmarried person who has taken a religious vow of chastity。GRE tip: "celibate" often names an abstract idea—look for of-phrases and whether it is countable in context. 搭配：the celibate of X; a sense / degree / lack of celibate; amid / despite celibate Sentence frame: The debate turns on the celibate of ______. （空格填入與「獨處的｜教學補註：an unmarried person who has taken a religious vow of chastity」相關的對象。）
Example · TTS
Celibate priests. （獨處的）
詳細 · 複習詞
celibrate
獨處的｜教學補註：a GRE-level vocabulary item meaning closely related to its core sense in acad...
英文釋義：a GRE-level vocabulary item meaning closely related to its core sense in academic English
用法／搭配：核心義：a GRE-level vocabulary item meaning closely related to its core sense in academic English。中文錨點：獨處的｜教學補註：a GRE-level vocabulary item meaning closely related to its core sense in acad。GRE tip: "celibrate" often names an abstract idea—look for of-phrases and whether it is countable in context. 搭配：the celibrate of X; a sense / degree / lack of celibrate; amid / despite celibrate Sentence frame: The debate turns on the celibrate of ______. （空格填入與「獨處的｜教學補註：a GRE-level vocabulary item meaning closely related to its core sense in acad」相關的對象。）
Example · TTS
A clear sense of celibrate is crucial to understanding the argument. （獨處的）
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celluloid
賽璐珞／電影膠
英文釋義：賽璐珞／電影膠
用法／搭配：考意錨點：賽璐珞／電影膠
Example · TTS
On the exam, celluloid most nearly means a sense of "賽璐珞／電影膠". （賽璐珞／電影膠）
詳細 · GRE3000
censor
審查｜教學補註：someone who censures or condemns
英文釋義：someone who censures or condemns; a person who is authorized to read publications or correspondence or to watch theatrical performances and suppress in whole or in part anything considered obscene or politically unacceptable
相似詞：ban
派生詞：censorial adj., censorious adj., censorship n.
用法／搭配：核心義：someone who censures or condemns。中文錨點：審查｜教學補註：someone who censures or condemns。GRE tip: "censor" often names an abstract idea—look for of-phrases and whether it is countable in context. 搭配：the censor of X; a sense / degree / lack of censor; amid / despite censor Sentence frame: The debate turns on the censor of ______. （空格填入與「審查｜教學補註：someone who censures or condemns」相關的對象。）
Example · TTS
This magazine is censored by the government. （審查）
詳細 · 救命800
censorious
adj. 愛挑剔的，苛刻的
英文釋義：criticizing and expressing disapproval
相似詞：captious, fastidious
相反詞：careless, sloppy, unfastidious
派生詞：censure v.指責
用法／搭配：censorious comments 苛刻的評論
Example · TTS
Was censorious of petty failings. （愛挑剔的，苛刻的）
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censorship
審查制度
英文釋義：審查制度
用法／搭配：審查負結果近似不端。
Example · TTS
Censorship of negative results is misconduct-adjacent. （審查制度）
詳細 · GRE3000、救命800、重要詞
censure
n. 嚴厲批評｜教學補註：strong criticism
英文釋義：strong criticism
相似詞：animadversion, condemnation, denunciation
相反詞：praise, commend, acquittal, approbation
用法／搭配：international censure 國際譴責
Example · TTS
In academic English, writers may refer to the international censure. （嚴厲批評）
詳細 · 幽默聯想庫 P2-pending 補錄
census
普查
英文釋義：普查
用法／搭配：建模前做變數普查。
Example · TTS
Run a census of variables before modeling. （普查）
詳細 · 紅寶書
centrifugal
離心的｜教學補註：tending to move away from a center
英文釋義：tending to move away from a center; tending away from centralization, as of authority
相似詞：motor
相反詞：centripetal
用法／搭配：核心義：tending to move away from a center。中文錨點：離心的｜教學補註：tending to move away from a center。GRE tip: "centrifugal" is typically an evaluative adjective—it colors a noun (argument, tone, evidence, claim). 搭配：a centrifugal argument / tone / claim; strikingly / rather centrifugal; centrifugal enough to... Sentence frame: Her centrifugal ______ surprised the reviewers. （名詞請選能被「離心的｜教學補註：tending to move away from a center」修飾者，如 approach / critique / silence。）
Example · TTS
The division of Europe into warring blocs produces ever-increasing centrifugal stress. （離心的）
詳細 · 紅寶書
centripetal
向心的｜教學補註：tending to move toward a center
英文釋義：tending to move toward a center; tending to unify
相似詞：unifying, receptive, sensory
相反詞：centrifugal
用法／搭配：核心義：tending to move toward a center。中文錨點：向心的｜教學補註：tending to move toward a center。GRE tip: "centripetal" is typically an evaluative adjective—it colors a noun (argument, tone, evidence, claim). 搭配：a centripetal argument / tone / claim; strikingly / rather centripetal; centripetal enough to... Sentence frame: Her centripetal ______ surprised the reviewers. （名詞請選能被「向心的｜教學補註：tending to move toward a center」修飾者，如 approach / critique / silence。）
Example · TTS
Centripetal force. （向心的）
詳細 · 紅寶書
cephalic
頭的｜教學補註：of or relating to the head
英文釋義：of or relating to the head
相反詞：caudal
用法／搭配：核心義：of or relating to the head。中文錨點：頭的｜教學補註：of or relating to the head。GRE tip: "cephalic" is typically an evaluative adjective—it colors a noun (argument, tone, evidence, claim). 搭配：a cephalic argument / tone / claim; strikingly / rather cephalic; cephalic enough to... Sentence frame: Her cephalic ______ surprised the reviewers. （名詞請選能被「頭的｜教學補註：of or relating to the head」修飾者，如 approach / critique / silence。）
Example · TTS
The critic noted her cephalic approach to the evidence. （頭的）
詳細 · 複習詞、紅寶書
cerebral
大腦的｜教學補註：involving intelligence rather than emotions or instinct
英文釋義：involving intelligence rather than emotions or instinct; of or relating to the cerebrum or brain
相似詞：intellectual
相反詞：emotional
用法／搭配：核心義：involving intelligence rather than emotions or instinct。中文錨點：大腦的｜教學補註：involving intelligence rather than emotions or instinct。GRE tip: "cerebral" is typically an evaluative adjective—it colors a noun (argument, tone, evidence, claim). 搭配：a cerebral argument / tone / claim; strikingly / rather cerebral; cerebral enough to... Sentence frame: Her cerebral ______ surprised the reviewers. （名詞請選能被「大腦的｜教學補註：involving intelligence rather than emotions or instinct」修飾者，如 approach / critique / silence。）
Example · TTS
A cerebral approach to the problem. （大腦的）
詳細 · 幽默聯想庫 P2-pending 補錄
cessation
停止
英文釋義：停止
用法／搭配：報告戒菸停止請帶區間。
Example · TTS
Report smoking cessation with intervals. （停止）
詳細 · 複習詞、紅寶書
cession
割讓；轉讓
英文釋義：the act of ceding
相似詞：ceding
派生詞：cede v.
用法／搭配：核心義：the act of ceding。中文錨點：割讓；轉讓。GRE tip: "cession" often names an abstract idea—look for of-phrases and whether it is countable in context. 搭配：the cession of X; a sense / degree / lack of cession; amid / despite cession Sentence frame: The debate turns on the cession of ______. （空格填入與「割讓；轉讓」相關的對象。）
Example · TTS
A clear sense of cession is crucial to understanding the argument. （割讓；轉讓）
詳細 · GRE3000
chafe
摩擦｜教學補註：soreness and warmth caused by friction
英文釋義：soreness and warmth caused by friction; anger produced by some annoying irritation
相似詞：annoyance, vexation, gall, fret, annoy, rag
用法／搭配：核心義：soreness and warmth caused by friction。中文錨點：摩擦｜教學補註：soreness and warmth caused by friction。GRE tip: "chafe" often names an abstract idea—look for of-phrases and whether it is countable in context. 搭配：the chafe of X; a sense / degree / lack of chafe; amid / despite chafe Sentence frame: The debate turns on the chafe of ______. （空格填入與「摩擦｜教學補註：soreness and warmth caused by friction」相關的對象。）
Example · TTS
He was chafing at her suggestion that he stay at home while she went on a vacation. （摩擦）
詳細 · GRE3000
chaff
開玩笑｜教學補註：material consisting of seed coverings and small pieces of stem or leaves that...
英文釋義：material consisting of seed coverings and small pieces of stem or leaves that have been separated from the seeds; foil in thin strips; ejected into the air as a radar countermeasure
相似詞：husk, shuck, stalk, straw, stubble, kid
相反詞：parent
派生詞：chaffy adj.
形近詞：chaff 打趣開玩笑 ｜ chary 小心謹慎的 ｜ chagrin 失望懊惱使惱怒 ｜ cherubic 天真可愛的
用法／搭配：核心義：material consisting of seed coverings and small pieces of stem or leaves that have been separated from the seeds。中文錨點：開玩笑｜教學補註：material consisting of seed coverings and small pieces of stem or leaves that。GRE tip: "chaff" often names an abstract idea—look for of-phrases and whether it is countable in context. 搭配：the chaff of X; a sense / degree / lack of chaff; amid / despite chaff Sentence frame: The debate turns on the chaff of ______. （空格填入與「開玩笑｜教學補註：material consisting of seed coverings and small pieces of stem or leaves that」相關的對象。）
Example · TTS
A clear sense of chaff is crucial to understanding the argument. （開玩笑）
詳細 · 紅寶書
chaffing
開玩笑的｜教學補註：be silly or tease one another
英文釋義：be silly or tease one another
相似詞：kid, chaff, jolly, josh, banter
相反詞：parent, immoderately, unreasonably
用法／搭配：核心義：to be silly or tease one another。中文錨點：開玩笑的｜教學補註：be silly or tease one another。GRE tip: treat "chaffing" as an action verb—ask who does what to whom, and whether the tone is neutral or charged. 搭配：to chaffing sth; refuse / choose / begin to chaffing; the chaffinging of X Sentence frame: The committee decided to chaffing ______ after ______. （造句時把空格填成符合「開玩笑的｜教學補註：be silly or tease one another」的對象與原因。）
Example · TTS
In the end, they chose to chaffing what they had once defended. （開玩笑的）
詳細 · 救命800
chagrin
n. 不安，懊惱
英文釋義：anxiety
相似詞：vexation, disquiet, unease
形近詞：chaff 打趣開玩笑 ｜ chary 小心謹慎的 ｜ chagrin 失望懊惱使惱怒 ｜ cherubic 天真可愛的
用法／搭配：to someone’s chagrin 讓某人懊惱的是
Example · TTS
In academic English, writers may refer to the to someone’s chagrin. （不安，懊惱）
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chalk
粉筆
英文釋義：粉筆
用法／搭配：考意錨點：粉筆
Example · TTS
On the exam, chalk most nearly means a sense of "粉筆". （粉筆）
詳細 · 紅寶書
chameleon
變色龍｜教學補註：a changeable or inconstant person
英文釋義：a changeable or inconstant person; a faint constellation in the polar region of the southern hemisphere near Apus and Mensa
相似詞：Chamaeleon
用法／搭配：核心義：a changeable or inconstant person。中文錨點：變色龍｜教學補註：a changeable or inconstant person。GRE tip: "chameleon" often names an abstract idea—look for of-phrases and whether it is countable in context. 搭配：the chameleon of X; a sense / degree / lack of chameleon; amid / despite chameleon Sentence frame: The debate turns on the chameleon of ______. （空格填入與「變色龍｜教學補註：a changeable or inconstant person」相關的對象。）
Example · TTS
No one wanted to be labeled a chameleon in that debate. （變色龍）
詳細 · 救命800
champion
v. 支持｜教學補註：to support
英文釋義：to support
相似詞：advocate, endorse, patronize
相反詞：oppose, criticize, boycott
用法／搭配：champion the cause of civil rights 支持民權事業
Example · TTS
A champion show dog. （支持）
詳細 · GRE3000
chaperone
護送｜教學補註：one who accompanies and supervises a young woman or gatherings of young people
英文釋義：one who accompanies and supervises a young woman or gatherings of young people; accompany as a chaperone
相似詞：chaperon
用法／搭配：核心義：one who accompanies and supervises a young woman or gatherings of young people。中文錨點：護送｜教學補註：one who accompanies and supervises a young woman or gatherings of young people。GRE tip: "chaperone" often names an abstract idea—look for of-phrases and whether it is countable in context. 搭配：the chaperone of X; a sense / degree / lack of chaperone; amid / despite chaperone Sentence frame: The debate turns on the chaperone of ______. （空格填入與「護送｜教學補註：one who accompanies and supervises a young woman or gatherings of young people」相關的對象。）
Example · TTS
No one wanted to be labeled a chaperone in that debate. （護送）
詳細 · GRE3000、複習詞、紅寶書
charade
裝模作樣｜教學補註：a composition that imitates or misrepresents somebody's style, usually in a h...
英文釋義：a composition that imitates or misrepresents somebody's style, usually in a humorous way; a word acted out in an episode of the game of charades
相似詞：parody, lampoon, spoof, sendup, mockery, takeoff
用法／搭配：核心義：a composition that imitates or misrepresents somebody's style, usually in a humorous way。中文錨點：裝模作樣｜教學補註：a composition that imitates or misrepresents somebody's style, usually in a h。GRE tip: "charade" often names an abstract idea—look for of-phrases and whether it is countable in context. 搭配：the charade of X; a sense / degree / lack of charade; amid / despite charade Sentence frame: The debate turns on the charade of ______. （空格填入與「裝模作樣｜教學補註：a composition that imitates or misrepresents somebody's style, usually in a h」相關的對象。）
Example · TTS
A clear sense of charade is crucial to understanding the argument. （裝模作樣）
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charge
衝鋒
英文釋義：衝鋒
用法／搭配：考意錨點：衝鋒
Example · TTS
On the exam, charge most nearly means a sense of "衝鋒". （衝鋒）
詳細 · 複習詞、救命800、紅寶書
charisma
n. 魅力，吸引力
英文釋義：a special magnetic charm or appeal
派生詞：charismatic adj.有人格魅力的
用法／搭配：a movie star with unique charisma 有着獨特魅力的電影明星
Example · TTS
The debate focused on a movie star with unique charisma. （魅力，吸引力）
詳細 · GRE3000、填空1300、救命800
charlatan
n. 騙子｜教學補註：a person who falsely claims to have a special skill or knowledge
英文釋義：a person who falsely claims to have a special skill or knowledge
相似詞：fraud, impostor, quack
用法／搭配：a charlatan in music 冒充音樂家的人
Example · TTS
The debate focused on a charlatan in music. （騙子）
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chary
謹慎的
英文釋義：謹慎的
用法／搭配：考意錨點：謹慎的
Example · TTS
On the exam, chary most nearly means a sense of "謹慎的". （謹慎的）
詳細 · 紅寶書
chase
鏤空雕刻｜教學補註：the act of pursuing in an effort to overtake or capture
英文釋義：the act of pursuing in an effort to overtake or capture; United States politician and jurist who served as chief justice of the United States Supreme Court (1808-1873)
相似詞：pursuit, pursual, following, trail, tail, tag
相反詞：leading, precede, predate, head
派生詞：chaser n.
用法／搭配：核心義：the act of pursuing in an effort to overtake or capture。中文錨點：鏤空雕刻｜教學補註：the act of pursuing in an effort to overtake or capture。GRE tip: "chase" often names an abstract idea—look for of-phrases and whether it is countable in context. 搭配：the chase of X; a sense / degree / lack of chase; amid / despite chase Sentence frame: The debate turns on the chase of ______. （空格填入與「鏤空雕刻｜教學補註：the act of pursuing in an effort to overtake or capture」相關的對象。）
Example · TTS
The policeman chased the mugger down the alley. （鏤空雕刻）
詳細 · 複習詞、紅寶書
chaste
純潔的｜教學補註：morally pure (especially not having experienced sexual intercourse)
英文釋義：morally pure (especially not having experienced sexual intercourse); pure and simple in design or style
相反詞：unchaste
派生詞：chastity n., chasteness n.
用法／搭配：核心義：morally pure (especially not having experienced sexual intercourse)。中文錨點：純潔的｜教學補註：morally pure (especially not having experienced sexual intercourse)。GRE tip: "chaste" is typically an evaluative adjective—it colors a noun (argument, tone, evidence, claim). 搭配：a chaste argument / tone / claim; strikingly / rather chaste; chaste enough to... Sentence frame: Her chaste ______ surprised the reviewers. （名詞請選能被「純潔的｜教學補註：morally pure (especially not having experienced sexual intercourse)」修飾者，如 approach / critique / silence。）
Example · TTS
A chaste border of conventionalized flowers. （純潔的）
詳細 · 紅寶書
chasten
懲罰｜教學補註：censure severely
英文釋義：censure severely; restrain
相似詞：chastise, castigate, objurgate, correct, moderate, temper
相反詞：falsify, incorrect, wrong, immoderate
用法／搭配：核心義：to censure severely。中文錨點：懲罰｜教學補註：censure severely。GRE tip: treat "chasten" as an action verb—ask who does what to whom, and whether the tone is neutral or charged. 搭配：to chasten sth; refuse / choose / begin to chasten; the chastenning of X Sentence frame: The committee decided to chasten ______ after ______. （造句時把空格填成符合「懲罰｜教學補註：censure severely」的對象與原因。）
Example · TTS
In the end, they chose to chasten what they had once defended. （懲罰）
詳細 · 複習詞、紅寶書
chastise
懲罰｜教學補註：censure severely
英文釋義：censure severely
相似詞：castigate, objurgate, chasten, correct
相反詞：falsify, incorrect, wrong
派生詞：chastisement n.
用法／搭配：核心義：to censure severely。中文錨點：懲罰｜教學補註：censure severely。GRE tip: treat "chastise" as an action verb—ask who does what to whom, and whether the tone is neutral or charged. 搭配：to chastise sth; refuse / choose / begin to chastise; the chastising of X Sentence frame: The committee decided to chastise ______ after ______. （造句時把空格填成符合「懲罰｜教學補註：censure severely」的對象與原因。）
Example · TTS
She chastised him for his insensitive remarks. （懲罰）
詳細 · GRE3000
chauvinisitc
盲目愛國的
英文釋義：a GRE-level vocabulary item meaning closely related to its core sense in academic English
用法／搭配：核心義：a GRE-level vocabulary item meaning closely related to its core sense in academic English。中文錨點：盲目愛國的。GRE tip: "chauvinisitc" often names an abstract idea—look for of-phrases and whether it is countable in context. 搭配：the chauvinisitc of X; a sense / degree / lack of chauvinisitc; amid / despite chauvinisitc Sentence frame: The debate turns on the chauvinisitc of ______. （空格填入與「盲目愛國的」相關的對象。）
Example · TTS
A clear sense of chauvinisitc is crucial to understanding the argument. （盲目愛國的）
詳細 · 救命800、紅寶書
chauvinistic
adj. 盲目愛國的
英文釋義：having or showing excessive favoritism towards one's own country
相似詞：jingoistic, nationalistic
派生詞：chauvinist n., chauvinism n.
用法／搭配：chauvinistic arrogance 盲目愛國的傲慢
Example · TTS
Consider this case: chauvinistic arrogance. （盲目愛國的）
詳細 · 救命800
check
v. 阻止｜教學補註：to stop or slow down the progress of
英文釋義：to stop or slow down the progress of
相似詞：arrest, bridle, brake, curb
相反詞：disagree, unbridle
用法／搭配：check the spread of the disease 抑制疾病的蔓延
Example · TTS
These stories don't check! （阻止）
詳細 · 複習詞、紅寶書
checkered
多變的｜教學補註：mark into squares or draw squares on
英文釋義：mark into squares or draw squares on; draw crossed lines on; variegate with different colors, shades, or patterns
相似詞：check, checker, chequer, checked, chequered
相反詞：disagree
用法／搭配：核心義：to mark into squares or draw squares on。中文錨點：多變的｜教學補註：mark into squares or draw squares on。GRE tip: treat "checkered" as an action verb—ask who does what to whom, and whether the tone is neutral or charged. 搭配：to checkered sth; refuse / choose / begin to checkered; the checkeredding of X Sentence frame: The committee decided to checkered ______ after ______. （造句時把空格填成符合「多變的｜教學補註：mark into squares or draw squares on」的對象與原因。）
Example · TTS
A checkered business career. （多變的）
詳細 · 複習詞、紅寶書
cheeky
厚顏無恥的
英文釋義：offensively bold
相似詞：brash, nervy
派生詞：cheek n., cheekiness n.
用法／搭配：核心義：offensively bold。中文錨點：厚顏無恥的。GRE tip: "cheeky" is typically an evaluative adjective—it colors a noun (argument, tone, evidence, claim). 搭配：a cheeky argument / tone / claim; strikingly / rather cheeky; cheeky enough to... Sentence frame: Her cheeky ______ surprised the reviewers. （名詞請選能被「厚顏無恥的」修飾者，如 approach / critique / silence。）
Example · TTS
Her cheeky remarks unsettled everyone in the room. （厚顏無恥的）
詳細 · 紅寶書
cherubic
嬰兒般的｜教學補註：having a sweet nature befitting an angel or cherub
英文釋義：having a sweet nature befitting an angel or cherub
相似詞：angelic, angelical, seraphic, sweet
相反詞：dry, salty, sour
形近詞：chaff 打趣開玩笑 ｜ chary 小心謹慎的 ｜ chagrin 失望懊惱使惱怒 ｜ cherubic 天真可愛的
用法／搭配：核心義：having a sweet nature befitting an angel or cherub。中文錨點：嬰兒般的｜教學補註：having a sweet nature befitting an angel or cherub。GRE tip: "cherubic" is typically an evaluative adjective—it colors a noun (argument, tone, evidence, claim). 搭配：a cherubic argument / tone / claim; strikingly / rather cherubic; cherubic enough to... Sentence frame: Her cherubic ______ surprised the reviewers. （名詞請選能被「嬰兒般的｜教學補註：having a sweet nature befitting an angel or cherub」修飾者，如 approach / critique / silence。）
Example · TTS
A cherubic face. （嬰兒般的）
詳細 · 複習詞、救命800、紅寶書
chic
adj. 時髦的，潮的
英文釋義：being in current fashion
相似詞：modish, trendy, voguish
派生詞：chicness n.
用法／搭配：a chic new hairstyle 一個時髦的髮型
Example · TTS
Chic elegance. （時髦的，潮的）
詳細 · GRE3000、複習詞、紅寶書
chicanery
詭計多端的
英文釋義：the use of tricks to deceive someone (usually to extract money from them)
相似詞：trickery, chicane, guile, wile, shenanigan
相反詞：honesty, integrity
派生詞：chicane v.
用法／搭配：核心義：the use of tricks to deceive someone (usually to extract money from them)。中文錨點：詭計多端的。GRE tip: "chicanery" often names an abstract idea—look for of-phrases and whether it is countable in context. 搭配：the chicanery of X; a sense / degree / lack of chicanery; amid / despite chicanery Sentence frame: The debate turns on the chicanery of ______. （空格填入與「詭計多端的」相關的對象。）
Example · TTS
No one wanted to be labeled a chicanery in that debate. （詭計多端的）
詳細 · 幽默聯想庫 P3-pending-b02 補錄
chickenhearted
膽小如雞
英文釋義：膽小如雞
用法／搭配：考意錨點：膽小如雞
Example · TTS
On the exam, chickenhearted most nearly means a sense of "膽小如雞". （膽小如雞）
詳細 · 紅寶書
chide
責備｜教學補註：censure severely or angrily
英文釋義：censure severely or angrily
相似詞：rebuke, rag, trounce, reproof, lecture, reprimand
派生詞：chiding n.
用法／搭配：核心義：to censure severely or angrily。中文錨點：責備｜教學補註：censure severely or angrily。GRE tip: treat "chide" as an action verb—ask who does what to whom, and whether the tone is neutral or charged. 搭配：to chide sth; refuse / choose / begin to chide; the chiding of X Sentence frame: The committee decided to chide ______ after ______. （造句時把空格填成符合「責備｜教學補註：censure severely or angrily」的對象與原因。）
Example · TTS
In the end, they chose to chide what they had once defended. （責備）
詳細 · 救命800、紅寶書、重要詞
chimera
n. 幻想｜教學補註：an impossible idea or hope
英文釋義：an impossible idea or hope
相似詞：fantasy, delusion, hallucination, illusion
派生詞：chimeral adj., chimerical adj., chimeric adj.
用法／搭配：religious unity remains as much a chimera as ever 宗教統一仍舊是一通幻想
Example · TTS
In academic English, writers may refer to the religious unity remains as much a chimera as ever. （幻想）
詳細 · 紅寶書
chipper
生機勃勃的
英文釋義：having a cheerful, lively, and self-confident air; - Frances G. Patton; - H.M.Reynolds
相似詞：debonair, debonaire, jaunty
用法／搭配：核心義：having a cheerful, lively, and self-confident air。中文錨點：生機勃勃的。GRE tip: "chipper" is typically an evaluative adjective—it colors a noun (argument, tone, evidence, claim). 搭配：a chipper argument / tone / claim; strikingly / rather chipper; chipper enough to... Sentence frame: Her chipper ______ surprised the reviewers. （名詞請選能被「生機勃勃的」修飾者，如 approach / critique / silence。）
Example · TTS
Looking chipper, like a man...diverted by his own wit. （生機勃勃的）
詳細 · 紅寶書
chisel
鑿｜教學補註：an edge tool with a flat steel blade with a cutting edge
英文釋義：an edge tool with a flat steel blade with a cutting edge; engage in deceitful behavior; practice trickery or fraud
相似詞：cheat
派生詞：chiseler n., chiseller n.
用法／搭配：核心義：an edge tool with a flat steel blade with a cutting edge。中文錨點：鑿｜教學補註：an edge tool with a flat steel blade with a cutting edge。GRE tip: "chisel" often names an abstract idea—look for of-phrases and whether it is countable in context. 搭配：the chisel of X; a sense / degree / lack of chisel; amid / despite chisel Sentence frame: The debate turns on the chisel of ______. （空格填入與「鑿｜教學補註：an edge tool with a flat steel blade with a cutting edge」相關的對象。）
Example · TTS
Who's chiseling on the side? （鑿）
詳細 · 救命800、重要詞
chivalrous
adj. 有禮貌的｜教學補註：showing respect and politeness especially toward women
英文釋義：showing respect and politeness especially toward women
相似詞：gallant, knightly
派生詞：chivalry n.
用法／搭配：a chivalrous gentleman 有禮貌的紳士
Example · TTS
It was a chivalrous gentleman. （有禮貌的）
詳細 · 紅寶書
choice
精選的｜教學補註：the person or thing chosen or selected
英文釋義：the person or thing chosen or selected; the act of choosing or selecting
相似詞：pick, selection, option, alternative, prime, prize
相反詞：disesteem, disrespect
派生詞：choiceness n.
用法／搭配：核心義：the person or thing chosen or selected。中文錨點：精選的｜教學補註：the person or thing chosen or selected。GRE tip: "choice" often names an abstract idea—look for of-phrases and whether it is countable in context. 搭配：the choice of X; a sense / degree / lack of choice; amid / despite choice Sentence frame: The debate turns on the choice of ______. （空格填入與「精選的｜教學補註：the person or thing chosen or selected」相關的對象。）
Example · TTS
Your choice of colors was unfortunate. （精選的）
詳細 · 救命800
chokehold
n. 壓制｜教學補註：a force that stops something from growing or developing
英文釋義：a force that stops something from growing or developing
相似詞：stranglehold, throttlehold
用法／搭配：had a chokehold on the city’s finances 壓制城市的財政
Example · TTS
The president applied a chokehold to labor disputes that inconvenienced the public. （壓制）
詳細 · GRE3000、複習詞、紅寶書
choleric
易怒的｜教學補註：easily moved to anger
英文釋義：easily moved to anger; - H.G.Wells; quickly aroused to anger
相似詞：irascible, hotheaded, hot-tempered, quick-tempered, short-tempered
相反詞：calm, placid
派生詞：choler n.
用法／搭配：核心義：easily moved to anger。中文錨點：易怒的｜教學補註：easily moved to anger。GRE tip: "choleric" is typically an evaluative adjective—it colors a noun (argument, tone, evidence, claim). 搭配：a choleric argument / tone / claim; strikingly / rather choleric; choleric enough to... Sentence frame: Her choleric ______ surprised the reviewers. （名詞請選能被「易怒的｜教學補註：easily moved to anger」修飾者，如 approach / critique / silence。）
Example · TTS
Men of the choleric type take to kicking and smashing. （易怒的）
詳細 · 救命800
choreograph
v. 精心安排｜教學補註：to work out the details of something in advance
英文釋義：to work out the details of something in advance
相似詞：calculate, blueprint, lay out
相反詞：arise, sit, stand
派生詞：choreographer n.
用法／搭配：a carefully choreographed meeting 一場精心安排的會議
Example · TTS
The meeting between the two Presidents had been carefully choreographed. （精心安排）
詳細 · 紅寶書
chortle
咯咯笑｜教學補註：a soft partly suppressed laugh
英文釋義：a soft partly suppressed laugh; laugh quietly or with restraint
相似詞：chuckle
用法／搭配：核心義：a soft partly suppressed laugh。中文錨點：咯咯笑｜教學補註：a soft partly suppressed laugh。GRE tip: "chortle" often names an abstract idea—look for of-phrases and whether it is countable in context. 搭配：the chortle of X; a sense / degree / lack of chortle; amid / despite chortle Sentence frame: The debate turns on the chortle of ______. （空格填入與「咯咯笑｜教學補註：a soft partly suppressed laugh」相關的對象。）
Example · TTS
A clear sense of chortle is crucial to understanding the argument. （咯咯笑）
詳細 · 紅寶書
chuck
拋棄；放棄
英文釋義：informal terms for a meal; the part of a forequarter from the neck to the ribs and including the shoulder blade
相似詞：chow, eats, grub, toss, ditch, pat
相反詞：keep down
用法／搭配：核心義：informal terms for a meal。中文錨點：拋棄；放棄。GRE tip: "chuck" often names an abstract idea—look for of-phrases and whether it is countable in context. 搭配：the chuck of X; a sense / degree / lack of chuck; amid / despite chuck Sentence frame: The debate turns on the chuck of ______. （空格填入與「拋棄；放棄」相關的對象。）
Example · TTS
Chuck these old notes. （拋棄；放棄）
詳細 · GRE3000、紅寶書
churl
粗野的人｜教學補註：a crude uncouth ill-bred person lacking culture or refinement
英文釋義：a crude uncouth ill-bred person lacking culture or refinement; a selfish person who is unwilling to give or spend
相似詞：peasant, barbarian, boor, Goth, tyke, tike
用法／搭配：核心義：a crude uncouth ill-bred person lacking culture or refinement。中文錨點：粗野的人｜教學補註：a crude uncouth ill-bred person lacking culture or refinement。GRE tip: "churl" often names an abstract idea—look for of-phrases and whether it is countable in context. 搭配：the churl of X; a sense / degree / lack of churl; amid / despite churl Sentence frame: The debate turns on the churl of ______. （空格填入與「粗野的人｜教學補註：a crude uncouth ill-bred person lacking culture or refinement」相關的對象。）
Example · TTS
No one wanted to be labeled a churl in that debate. （粗野的人）
詳細 · 填空1300
churn
攪拌｜教學補註：a vessel in which cream is agitated to separate butterfat from buttermilk
英文釋義：a vessel in which cream is agitated to separate butterfat from buttermilk; stir (cream) vigorously in order to make butter
相似詞：boil, moil, roil
相反詞：freeze
用法／搭配：核心義：a vessel in which cream is agitated to separate butterfat from buttermilk。中文錨點：攪拌｜教學補註：a vessel in which cream is agitated to separate butterfat from buttermilk。GRE tip: "churn" often names an abstract idea—look for of-phrases and whether it is countable in context. 搭配：the churn of X; a sense / degree / lack of churn; amid / despite churn Sentence frame: The debate turns on the churn of ______. （空格填入與「攪拌｜教學補註：a vessel in which cream is agitated to separate butterfat from buttermilk」相關的對象。）
Example · TTS
The sea was churning in the storm. （攪拌）
詳細 · 紅寶書
ciliate
睫毛｜教學補註：a protozoan with a microscopic appendage extending from the surface of the cell
英文釋義：a protozoan with a microscopic appendage extending from the surface of the cell; of or relating to cilia projecting from the surface of a cell
相似詞：ciliophoran, ciliary, cilial, ciliated
用法／搭配：核心義：a protozoan with a microscopic appendage extending from the surface of the cell。中文錨點：睫毛｜教學補註：a protozoan with a microscopic appendage extending from the surface of the cell。GRE tip: "ciliate" often names an abstract idea—look for of-phrases and whether it is countable in context. 搭配：the ciliate of X; a sense / degree / lack of ciliate; amid / despite ciliate Sentence frame: The debate turns on the ciliate of ______. （空格填入與「睫毛｜教學補註：a protozoan with a microscopic appendage extending from the surface of the cell」相關的對象。）
Example · TTS
A clear sense of ciliate is crucial to understanding the argument. （睫毛）
詳細 · 救命800
cinch
n. 容易做的事
英文釋義：something that is easy to do
相似詞：pushover
用法／搭配：this dish is a cinch to make 這道菜很好做
Example · TTS
Cinch horses. （容易做的事）
詳細 · 紅寶書
cinder
灰燼｜教學補註：a fragment of incombustible matter left after a wood or coal or charcoal fire
英文釋義：a fragment of incombustible matter left after a wood or coal or charcoal fire
相似詞：clinker
用法／搭配：核心義：a fragment of incombustible matter left after a wood or coal or charcoal fire。中文錨點：灰燼｜教學補註：a fragment of incombustible matter left after a wood or coal or charcoal fire。GRE tip: "cinder" often names an abstract idea—look for of-phrases and whether it is countable in context. 搭配：the cinder of X; a sense / degree / lack of cinder; amid / despite cinder Sentence frame: The debate turns on the cinder of ______. （空格填入與「灰燼｜教學補註：a fragment of incombustible matter left after a wood or coal or charcoal fire」相關的對象。）
Example · TTS
A clear sense of cinder is crucial to understanding the argument. （灰燼）
詳細 · 幽默聯想庫 P2-pending 補錄
cinephile
影迷
英文釋義：影迷
用法／搭配：影迷品味不是方法驗證。
Example · TTS
Cinephile taste is not a methods validation. （影迷）
詳細 · 幽默聯想庫 S3a 補錄
circumference
圓周；周邊
英文釋義：圓周；周邊
用法／搭配：停留在構念圓周內。
Example · TTS
Stay within the circumference of the defined construct. （圓周；周邊）
詳細 · 救命800
circumlocution
n. 繞圈子說話
英文釋義：the use of unnecessarily wordy and indirect language
相似詞：periphrasis, ambage
派生詞：circumlocutious adj.
用法／搭配：the other son of your parents’ is a circumlocution for your brother 你父母的其他兒子是你兄
Example · TTS
The debate focused on the other son of your parents’ is a circumlocution for your brother. （繞圈子說話）
詳細 · 幽默聯想庫 P2-pending 補錄
circumnavigate
環航；避開
英文釋義：環航；避開
用法／搭配：別只用預印本繞開同儕審查。
Example · TTS
Do not circumnavigate peer review with preprints only. （環航；避開）
詳細 · 救命800
circumscribe
v. 限制｜教學補註：to limit narrowly
英文釋義：to limit narrowly
相似詞：confine, limit
相反詞：expand, free
派生詞：circumscription n.
形近詞：circumspect 謹慎小心的 ｜ circumscribe 限制 ｜ circumvent 規避 ~tax law
用法／搭配：circumscribed by the laws 受到法律的制約
Example · TTS
In that case, they had to circumscribed by the laws. （限制）
詳細 · 幽默聯想庫 S3a 補錄
circumspect
謹慎的；周密的
英文釋義：謹慎的；周密的
用法／搭配：周密的宣稱更能扛住敵意閱讀。
Example · TTS
Circumspect claims survive hostile reading. （謹慎的；周密的）
詳細 · 複習詞、紅寶書
circumstantial
偶爾的；詳盡的
英文釋義：fully detailed and specific about particulars
派生詞：circumstance n.
用法／搭配：核心義：fully detailed and specific about particulars。中文錨點：偶爾的；詳盡的。GRE tip: "circumstantial" is typically an evaluative adjective—it colors a noun (argument, tone, evidence, claim). 搭配：a circumstantial argument / tone / claim; strikingly / rather circumstantial; circumstantial enough to... Sentence frame: Her circumstantial ______ surprised the reviewers. （名詞請選能被「偶爾的；詳盡的」修飾者，如 approach / critique / silence。）
Example · TTS
A circumstantial report about the debate. （偶爾的；詳盡的）
詳細 · 救命800
circumvent
v. 躲避｜教學補註：to avoid
英文釋義：to avoid
相似詞：bypass, sidestep, shun, hedge, dodge, evade
派生詞：circumvention n.
形近詞：circumspect 謹慎小心的 ｜ circumscribe 限制 ｜ circumvent 規避 ~tax law
用法／搭配：circumvent the tax laws 躲避稅法
Example · TTS
In that case, they had to circumvent the tax laws. （躲避）
詳細 · 複習詞、紅寶書
clairvoyance
異常的洞察力
英文釋義：apparent power to perceive things that are not present to the senses
相似詞：E.S.P., ESP
派生詞：clairvoyant adj.
用法／搭配：核心義：apparent power to perceive things that are not present to the senses。中文錨點：異常的洞察力。GRE tip: "clairvoyance" often names an abstract idea—look for of-phrases and whether it is countable in context. 搭配：the clairvoyance of X; a sense / degree / lack of clairvoyance; amid / despite clairvoyance Sentence frame: The debate turns on the clairvoyance of ______. （空格填入與「異常的洞察力」相關的對象。）
Example · TTS
A clear sense of clairvoyance is crucial to understanding the argument. （異常的洞察力）
詳細 · 紅寶書
clairvoyant
能預知未來的
英文釋義：someone who has the power of clairvoyance; perceiving things beyond the natural range of the senses
相似詞：precognitive, second-sighted
派生詞：clairvoyance n.
用法／搭配：核心義：someone who has the power of clairvoyance。中文錨點：能預知未來的。GRE tip: "clairvoyant" often names an abstract idea—look for of-phrases and whether it is countable in context. 搭配：the clairvoyant of X; a sense / degree / lack of clairvoyant; amid / despite clairvoyant Sentence frame: The debate turns on the clairvoyant of ______. （空格填入與「能預知未來的」相關的對象。）
Example · TTS
No one wanted to be labeled a clairvoyant in that debate. （能預知未來的）
詳細 · 紅寶書
clamber
攀爬｜教學補註：an awkward climb
英文釋義：an awkward climb; climb awkwardly, as if by scrambling
相似詞：scramble, shin, shinny, skin, struggle, sputter
相反詞：unscramble
用法／搭配：核心義：an awkward climb。中文錨點：攀爬｜教學補註：an awkward climb。GRE tip: "clamber" often names an abstract idea—look for of-phrases and whether it is countable in context. 搭配：the clamber of X; a sense / degree / lack of clamber; amid / despite clamber Sentence frame: The debate turns on the clamber of ______. （空格填入與「攀爬｜教學補註：an awkward climb」相關的對象。）
Example · TTS
Reaching the crest was a real clamber. （攀爬）
詳細 · 紅寶書
clammy
溼粘的｜教學補註：unpleasantly cool and humid
英文釋義：unpleasantly cool and humid
相似詞：dank
派生詞：clamminess n.
用法／搭配：核心義：unpleasantly cool and humid。中文錨點：溼粘的｜教學補註：unpleasantly cool and humid。GRE tip: "clammy" is typically an evaluative adjective—it colors a noun (argument, tone, evidence, claim). 搭配：a clammy argument / tone / claim; strikingly / rather clammy; clammy enough to... Sentence frame: Her clammy ______ surprised the reviewers. （名詞請選能被「溼粘的｜教學補註：unpleasantly cool and humid」修飾者，如 approach / critique / silence。）
Example · TTS
A clammy handshake. （溼粘的）
詳細 · 幽默聯想庫 P2-pending 補錄
clamor
喧鬧；大聲要求
英文釋義：喧鬧；大聲要求
用法／搭配：喧鬧要求開放資料，不是奇蹟。
Example · TTS
Clamor for open data, not for miracles. （喧鬧；大聲要求）
詳細 · 幽默聯想庫 P2-pending 補錄
clamorous
喧鬧的
英文釋義：喧鬧的
用法／搭配：喧鬧行銷需要安靜方法。
Example · TTS
Clamorous marketing needs quiet methods. （喧鬧的）
詳細 · 救命800、紅寶書
clandestine
adj. 祕密的｜教學補註：done or kept secret
英文釋義：done or kept secret
相似詞：covert, furtive, surreptitious
相反詞：open, overt
用法／搭配：clandestine love affair 祕密的戀情
Example · TTS
Clandestine intelligence operations. （祕密的）
詳細 · 紅寶書
clannish
排他的｜教學補註：characteristic of a clan especially in being unified
英文釋義：characteristic of a clan especially in being unified; befitting or characteristic of those who incline to social exclusiveness and who rebuff the advances of people considered inferior
相似詞：cliquish, clubby, snobbish, snobby
派生詞：clannishness n.
用法／搭配：核心義：characteristic of a clan especially in being unified。中文錨點：排他的｜教學補註：characteristic of a clan especially in being unified。GRE tip: "clannish" is typically an evaluative adjective—it colors a noun (argument, tone, evidence, claim). 搭配：a clannish argument / tone / claim; strikingly / rather clannish; clannish enough to... Sentence frame: Her clannish ______ surprised the reviewers. （名詞請選能被「排他的｜教學補註：characteristic of a clan especially in being unified」修飾者，如 approach / critique / silence。）
Example · TTS
Clannish loyalty. （排他的）
詳細 · GRE3000
clarion
清晰響亮的
英文釋義：a medieval brass instrument with a clear shrill tone; blow the clarion
用法／搭配：核心義：a medieval brass instrument with a clear shrill tone。中文錨點：清晰響亮的。GRE tip: "clarion" often names an abstract idea—look for of-phrases and whether it is countable in context. 搭配：the clarion of X; a sense / degree / lack of clarion; amid / despite clarion Sentence frame: The debate turns on the clarion of ______. （空格填入與「清晰響亮的」相關的對象。）
Example · TTS
A clarion call. （清晰響亮的）
詳細 · 複習詞、紅寶書
clarity
清晰｜教學補註：free from obscurity and easy to understand
英文釋義：free from obscurity and easy to understand; the comprehensibility of clear expression; the quality of clear water
相似詞：lucidity, lucidness, pellucidity, clearness, limpidity, uncloudedness
相反詞：obscurity, opacity, unclearness
派生詞：clear adj.
用法／搭配：核心義：free from obscurity and easy to understand。中文錨點：清晰｜教學補註：free from obscurity and easy to understand。GRE tip: "clarity" often names an abstract idea—look for of-phrases and whether it is countable in context. 搭配：the clarity of X; a sense / degree / lack of clarity; amid / despite clarity Sentence frame: The debate turns on the clarity of ______. （空格填入與「清晰｜教學補註：free from obscurity and easy to understand」相關的對象。）
Example · TTS
When she awoke the clarity was back in her eyes. （清晰）
詳細 · 紅寶書
clasp
緊握｜教學補註：a fastener (as a buckle or hook) that is used to hold two things together
英文釋義：a fastener (as a buckle or hook) that is used to hold two things together; the act of grasping
相似詞：clench, clutch, clutches, grasp, grip, hold
相反詞：unbuckle, unclasp
用法／搭配：核心義：a fastener (as a buckle or hook) that is used to hold two things together。中文錨點：緊握｜教學補註：a fastener (as a buckle or hook) that is used to hold two things together。GRE tip: "clasp" often names an abstract idea—look for of-phrases and whether it is countable in context. 搭配：the clasp of X; a sense / degree / lack of clasp; amid / despite clasp Sentence frame: The debate turns on the clasp of ______. （空格填入與「緊握｜教學補註：a fastener (as a buckle or hook) that is used to hold two things together」相關的對象。）
Example · TTS
He released his clasp on my arm. （緊握）
詳細 · 幽默聯想庫 P3-pending-b03 補錄
classified
機密分級的
英文釋義：機密分級的
用法／搭配：考意錨點：機密分級的
Example · TTS
On the exam, classified most nearly means a sense of "機密分級的". （機密分級的）
詳細 · 幽默聯想庫 S3a 補錄
claustrophobia
幽閉恐懼症
英文釋義：幽閉恐懼症
用法／搭配：幽閉恐懼讓密閉檔案室令他难受。
Example · TTS
His claustrophobia made enclosed archives unbearable. （幽閉恐懼症）
詳細 · 紅寶書
claustrophobic
幽閉恐懼症
英文釋義：uncomfortably closed or hemmed in; suffering from claustrophobia; abnormally afraid of closed-in places
用法／搭配：核心義：uncomfortably closed or hemmed in。中文錨點：幽閉恐懼症。GRE tip: "claustrophobic" is typically an evaluative adjective—it colors a noun (argument, tone, evidence, claim). 搭配：a claustrophobic argument / tone / claim; strikingly / rather claustrophobic; claustrophobic enough to... Sentence frame: Her claustrophobic ______ surprised the reviewers. （名詞請選能被「幽閉恐懼症」修飾者，如 approach / critique / silence。）
Example · TTS
A claustrophobic little room. （幽閉恐懼症）
詳細 · 幽默聯想庫 P3-pending-b02 補錄
clay
黏土
英文釋義：黏土
用法／搭配：考意錨點：黏土
Example · TTS
On the exam, clay most nearly means a sense of "黏土". （黏土）
詳細 · 紅寶書
cleft
劈開｜教學補註：a split or indentation in something (as the palate or chin)
英文釋義：a split or indentation in something (as the palate or chin); a long narrow opening
相似詞：crack, crevice, fissure, scissure, cleave, split
相反詞：unite
派生詞：cleave v.
用法／搭配：核心義：a split or indentation in something (as the palate or chin)。中文錨點：劈開｜教學補註：a split or indentation in something (as the palate or chin)。GRE tip: "cleft" often names an abstract idea—look for of-phrases and whether it is countable in context. 搭配：the cleft of X; a sense / degree / lack of cleft; amid / despite cleft Sentence frame: The debate turns on the cleft of ______. （空格填入與「劈開｜教學補註：a split or indentation in something (as the palate or chin)」相關的對象。）
Example · TTS
A clear sense of cleft is crucial to understanding the argument. （劈開）
詳細 · 幽默聯想庫 P3-pending-b03 補錄
clemency
寬恕
英文釋義：寬恕
用法／搭配：考意錨點：寬恕
Example · TTS
On the exam, clemency most nearly means a sense of "寬恕". （寬恕）
詳細 · GRE3000、紅寶書
clement
溫和的｜教學補註：(of weather or climate) physically mild
英文釋義：(of weather or climate) physically mild; (used of persons or behavior) inclined to show mercy
相反詞：inclement
派生詞：clemency n.
用法／搭配：核心義：(of weather or climate) physically mild。中文錨點：溫和的｜教學補註：(of weather or climate) physically mild。GRE tip: "clement" is typically an evaluative adjective—it colors a noun (argument, tone, evidence, claim). 搭配：a clement argument / tone / claim; strikingly / rather clement; clement enough to... Sentence frame: Her clement ______ surprised the reviewers. （名詞請選能被「溫和的｜教學補註：(of weather or climate) physically mild」修飾者，如 approach / critique / silence。）
Example · TTS
A more clement judge reduced the sentence. （溫和的）
詳細 · 紅寶書
clench
緊握｜教學補註：a small slip noose made with seizing
英文釋義：a small slip noose made with seizing; the act of grasping
相似詞：clinch, clasp, clutch, clutches, grasp, grip
相反詞：unbuckle, unclasp
用法／搭配：核心義：a small slip noose made with seizing。中文錨點：緊握｜教學補註：a small slip noose made with seizing。GRE tip: "clench" often names an abstract idea—look for of-phrases and whether it is countable in context. 搭配：the clench of X; a sense / degree / lack of clench; amid / despite clench Sentence frame: The debate turns on the clench of ______. （空格填入與「緊握｜教學補註：a small slip noose made with seizing」相關的對象。）
Example · TTS
Clench a steering wheel. （緊握）
詳細 · 紅寶書
clinch
確定；敲定
英文釋義：(boxing) the act of one boxer holding onto the other to avoid being hit and to rest momentarily; a small slip noose made with seizing
相似詞：clench, clamp, hug, squeeze
用法／搭配：核心義：(boxing) the act of one boxer holding onto the other to avoid being hit and to rest momentarily。中文錨點：確定；敲定。GRE tip: "clinch" often names an abstract idea—look for of-phrases and whether it is countable in context. 搭配：the clinch of X; a sense / degree / lack of clinch; amid / despite clinch Sentence frame: The debate turns on the clinch of ______. （空格填入與「確定；敲定」相關的對象。）
Example · TTS
The girder was clinched into the wall. （確定；敲定）
詳細 · 幽默聯想庫 P3-pending-b02 補錄
clinic
診所
英文釋義：診所
用法／搭配：掛診所標籤：厭惡 vs 不利。
Example · TTS
Hang clinic tags: averse vs adverse. （診所）
詳細 · 紅寶書
clinical
臨牀的｜教學補註：relating to a clinic or conducted in or as if in a clinic and depending on di...
英文釋義：relating to a clinic or conducted in or as if in a clinic and depending on direct observation of patients; scientifically detached; unemotional
派生詞：clinic n.
用法／搭配：核心義：relating to a clinic or conducted in or as if in a clinic and depending on direct observation of patients。中文錨點：臨牀的｜教學補註：relating to a clinic or conducted in or as if in a clinic and depending on di。GRE tip: "clinical" is typically an evaluative adjective—it colors a noun (argument, tone, evidence, claim). 搭配：a clinical argument / tone / claim; strikingly / rather clinical; clinical enough to... Sentence frame: Her clinical ______ surprised the reviewers. （名詞請選能被「臨牀的｜教學補註：relating to a clinic or conducted in or as if in a clinic and depending on di」修飾者，如 approach / critique / silence。）
Example · TTS
He spoke in the clipped clinical monotones typical of police testimony. （臨牀的）
詳細 · 救命800
cliquish
adj. 小集團的｜教學補註：bound together of very close association
英文釋義：bound together of very close association
相似詞：clannish
派生詞：cliquishness n.
用法／搭配：cliquish gossip 小集團的流言
Example · TTS
Consider this case: cliquish gossip. （小集團的）
詳細 · 紅寶書
closet
壁櫥；祕密的
英文釋義：a small room (or recess) or cabinet used for storage space; a toilet in Britain
相似詞：cupboard, W.C., loo, wardrobe, press
用法／搭配：核心義：a small room (or recess) or cabinet used for storage space。中文錨點：壁櫥；祕密的。GRE tip: "closet" often names an abstract idea—look for of-phrases and whether it is countable in context. 搭配：the closet of X; a sense / degree / lack of closet; amid / despite closet Sentence frame: The debate turns on the closet of ______. （空格填入與「壁櫥；祕密的」相關的對象。）
Example · TTS
A clear sense of closet is crucial to understanding the argument. （壁櫥；祕密的）
詳細 · 幽默聯想庫 P3-pending-b02 補錄
closing
關閉
英文釋義：關閉
用法／搭配：考意錨點：關閉
Example · TTS
On the exam, closing most nearly means a sense of "關閉". （關閉）
詳細 · 複習詞、救命800、紅寶書
clot
v. 凝結｜教學補註：to turn from a liquid into a substance resembling jelly
英文釋義：to turn from a liquid into a substance resembling jelly
相似詞：coagulate, congeal
相反詞：homogenise, homogenize
派生詞：clotting n.
用法／搭配：drugs that help blood to clot 幫助凝血的藥物
Example · TTS
Blood clots. （凝結）
詳細 · 幽默聯想庫 P3-pending-b02 補錄
cloudy
混濁不清
英文釋義：混濁不清
用法／搭配：考意錨點：混濁不清
Example · TTS
On the exam, cloudy most nearly means a sense of "混濁不清". （混濁不清）
詳細 · 救命800
clownish
adj. 滑稽可笑的
英文釋義：acting in a silly and funny way
相似詞：buffoonish, clownlike, zany
用法／搭配：a clownish sense of humor 滑稽的幽默感
Example · TTS
A clownish face. （滑稽可笑的）
詳細 · 複習詞、紅寶書
cloy
甜的發膩｜教學補註：supply or feed to surfeit
英文釋義：supply or feed to surfeit; cause surfeit through excess though initially pleasing
相似詞：surfeit, pall
用法／搭配：核心義：to supply or feed to surfeit。中文錨點：甜的發膩｜教學補註：supply or feed to surfeit。GRE tip: treat "cloy" as an action verb—ask who does what to whom, and whether the tone is neutral or charged. 搭配：to cloy sth; refuse / choose / begin to cloy; the cloyying of X Sentence frame: The committee decided to cloy ______ after ______. （造句時把空格填成符合「甜的發膩｜教學補註：supply or feed to surfeit」的對象與原因。）
Example · TTS
Too much spicy food cloyed his appetite. （甜的發膩）
詳細 · 救命800
cloying
adj. 令人煩膩的，做作的
英文釋義：excessively sweet or sentimental
相似詞：sentimental, mawkish, saccharine
用法／搭配：a cloying romantic comedy 甜膩的愛情喜劇
Example · TTS
It was a cloying romantic comedy. （令人煩膩的，做作的）
詳細 · 救命800
clutch
v. 抓住｜教學補註：to hold tightly
英文釋義：to hold tightly
相似詞：cling to, grip
用法／搭配：clutch one’s hands 抓住某人的手
Example · TTS
He smoothely released the clutch with one foot and stepped on the gas with the other. （抓住）
詳細 · 複習詞
cnoculate
領事｜教學補註：a GRE-level vocabulary item meaning closely related to its core sense in acad...
英文釋義：a GRE-level vocabulary item meaning closely related to its core sense in academic English
用法／搭配：核心義：a GRE-level vocabulary item meaning closely related to its core sense in academic English。中文錨點：領事｜教學補註：a GRE-level vocabulary item meaning closely related to its core sense in acad。GRE tip: "cnoculate" often names an abstract idea—look for of-phrases and whether it is countable in context. 搭配：the cnoculate of X; a sense / degree / lack of cnoculate; amid / despite cnoculate Sentence frame: The debate turns on the cnoculate of ______. （空格填入與「領事｜教學補註：a GRE-level vocabulary item meaning closely related to its core sense in acad」相關的對象。）
Example · TTS
A clear sense of cnoculate is crucial to understanding the argument. （領事）
詳細 · 紅寶書
coagulate
凝結｜教學補註：change from a liquid to a thickened or solid state
英文釋義：change from a liquid to a thickened or solid state; cause to change from a liquid to a solid or thickened state
相似詞：clot, coagulated, curdled, grumous, grumose
相反詞：homogenise, homogenize
派生詞：coagulum n., coagulation n., coagulant n., coagulator n.
用法／搭配：核心義：to change from a liquid to a thickened or solid state。中文錨點：凝結｜教學補註：change from a liquid to a thickened or solid state。GRE tip: treat "coagulate" as an action verb—ask who does what to whom, and whether the tone is neutral or charged. 搭配：to coagulate sth; refuse / choose / begin to coagulate; the coagulating of X Sentence frame: The committee decided to coagulate ______ after ______. （造句時把空格填成符合「凝結｜教學補註：change from a liquid to a thickened or solid state」的對象與原因。）
Example · TTS
Coagulated blood. （凝結）
詳細 · 幽默聯想庫 P2-pending 補錄
coax
好言勸誘
英文釋義：好言勸誘
用法／搭配：溫柔勸誘合作者使用清單。
Example · TTS
Coax collaborators toward checklists kindly. （好言勸誘）
詳細 · 紅寶書
coddle
溺愛；寵愛
英文釋義：treat with excessive indulgence; cook in nearly boiling water
相似詞：pamper, featherbed, cosset, cocker, baby, mollycoddle
派生詞：coddler n.
用法／搭配：核心義：to treat with excessive indulgence。中文錨點：溺愛；寵愛。GRE tip: treat "coddle" as an action verb—ask who does what to whom, and whether the tone is neutral or charged. 搭配：to coddle sth; refuse / choose / begin to coddle; the coddling of X Sentence frame: The committee decided to coddle ______ after ______. （造句時把空格填成符合「溺愛；寵愛」的對象與原因。）
Example · TTS
Coddle eggs. （溺愛；寵愛）
詳細 · 紅寶書
coffer
保險箱｜教學補註：an ornamental sunken panel in a ceiling or dome
英文釋義：an ornamental sunken panel in a ceiling or dome; a chest especially for storing valuables
相似詞：caisson, lacuna
用法／搭配：核心義：an ornamental sunken panel in a ceiling or dome。中文錨點：保險箱｜教學補註：an ornamental sunken panel in a ceiling or dome。GRE tip: "coffer" often names an abstract idea—look for of-phrases and whether it is countable in context. 搭配：the coffer of X; a sense / degree / lack of coffer; amid / despite coffer Sentence frame: The debate turns on the coffer of ______. （空格填入與「保險箱｜教學補註：an ornamental sunken panel in a ceiling or dome」相關的對象。）
Example · TTS
A clear sense of coffer is crucial to understanding the argument. （保險箱）
詳細 · 救命800
cogent
adj. 令人信服的
英文釋義：convincing
相似詞：compelling, persuasive
相反詞：unconvincing, weak, dissuasive
派生詞：cogency n.
用法／搭配：a cogent reason 令人信服的理由
Example · TTS
A cogent argument. （令人信服的）
詳細 · 複習詞
cogitant
深思熟慮的
英文釋義：a GRE-level vocabulary item meaning closely related to its core sense in academic English
用法／搭配：核心義：a GRE-level vocabulary item meaning closely related to its core sense in academic English。中文錨點：深思熟慮的。GRE tip: "cogitant" often names an abstract idea—look for of-phrases and whether it is countable in context. 搭配：the cogitant of X; a sense / degree / lack of cogitant; amid / despite cogitant Sentence frame: The debate turns on the cogitant of ______. （空格填入與「深思熟慮的」相關的對象。）
Example · TTS
A clear sense of cogitant is crucial to understanding the argument. （深思熟慮的）
詳細 · 紅寶書
cogitate
沉思｜教學補註：consider carefully and deeply
英文釋義：consider carefully and deeply; reflect upon; turn over in one's mind; use or exercise the mind or one's power of reason in order to make inferences, decisions, or arrive at a solution or judgments
相似詞：think, cerebrate
相反詞：forget
派生詞：cogitative adj., cogitation n.
用法／搭配：核心義：to consider carefully and deeply。中文錨點：沉思｜教學補註：consider carefully and deeply。GRE tip: treat "cogitate" as an action verb—ask who does what to whom, and whether the tone is neutral or charged. 搭配：to cogitate sth; refuse / choose / begin to cogitate; the cogitating of X Sentence frame: The committee decided to cogitate ______ after ______. （造句時把空格填成符合「沉思｜教學補註：consider carefully and deeply」的對象與原因。）
Example · TTS
In the end, they chose to cogitate what they had once defended. （沉思）
詳細 · 紅寶書
cohesive
內聚的；｜教學補註：causing cohesion
英文釋義：causing cohesion; cohering or tending to cohere; well integrated
派生詞：cohere v., cohesiveness n.
用法／搭配：核心義：causing cohesion。中文錨點：內聚的；｜教學補註：causing cohesion。GRE tip: "cohesive" is typically an evaluative adjective—it colors a noun (argument, tone, evidence, claim). 搭配：a cohesive argument / tone / claim; strikingly / rather cohesive; cohesive enough to... Sentence frame: Her cohesive ______ surprised the reviewers. （名詞請選能被「內聚的；｜教學補註：causing cohesion」修飾者，如 approach / critique / silence。）
Example · TTS
A cohesive organization. （內聚的）
詳細 · 救命800
coin
v. 創造（新詞或短語）
英文釋義：invent or devise (a new word or phrase)
相似詞：mint, strike
相反詞：miss
派生詞：coiner n., coinage n.
用法／搭配：William Shakespeare is believed to have coined many words 莎士比亞被認爲創造了許多新詞
Example · TTS
Coin phrases or words. （創造（新詞或短語））
詳細 · 紅寶書
collage
拼貼畫｜教學補註：a paste-up made by sticking together pieces of paper or photographs to form a...
英文釋義：a paste-up made by sticking together pieces of paper or photographs to form an artistic image; any collection of diverse things
相似詞：montage
用法／搭配：核心義：a paste-up made by sticking together pieces of paper or photographs to form an artistic image。中文錨點：拼貼畫｜教學補註：a paste-up made by sticking together pieces of paper or photographs to form a。GRE tip: "collage" often names an abstract idea—look for of-phrases and whether it is countable in context. 搭配：the collage of X; a sense / degree / lack of collage; amid / despite collage Sentence frame: The debate turns on the collage of ______. （空格填入與「拼貼畫｜教學補註：a paste-up made by sticking together pieces of paper or photographs to form a」相關的對象。）
Example · TTS
He used his computer to make a collage of pictures superimposed on a map. （拼貼畫）
詳細 · 複習詞、紅寶書
collate
對應；對照
英文釋義：compare critically; of texts; to assemble in proper sequence
派生詞：collation n.
用法／搭配：核心義：to compare critically。中文錨點：對應；對照。GRE tip: treat "collate" as an action verb—ask who does what to whom, and whether the tone is neutral or charged. 搭配：to collate sth; refuse / choose / begin to collate; the collating of X Sentence frame: The committee decided to collate ______ after ______. （造句時把空格填成符合「對應；對照」的對象與原因。）
Example · TTS
Collate the papers. （對應；對照）
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collateral
附帶的；抵押品
英文釋義：附帶的；抵押品
用法／搭配：趕工時避免傷及信任。
Example · TTS
Avoid collateral harm to trust when rushing. （附帶的；抵押品）
詳細 · 紅寶書
colloquial
口頭的｜教學補註：characteristic of informal spoken language or conversation
英文釋義：characteristic of informal spoken language or conversation
相似詞：conversational
用法／搭配：核心義：characteristic of informal spoken language or conversation。中文錨點：口頭的｜教學補註：characteristic of informal spoken language or conversation。GRE tip: "colloquial" is typically an evaluative adjective—it colors a noun (argument, tone, evidence, claim). 搭配：a colloquial argument / tone / claim; strikingly / rather colloquial; colloquial enough to... Sentence frame: Her colloquial ______ surprised the reviewers. （名詞請選能被「口頭的｜教學補註：characteristic of informal spoken language or conversation」修飾者，如 approach / critique / silence。）
Example · TTS
Wrote her letters in a colloquial style. （口頭的）
詳細 · 紅寶書
colloquy
會話；交流
英文釋義：a conversation especially a formal one; formal conversation
用法／搭配：核心義：a conversation especially a formal one。中文錨點：會話；交流。GRE tip: "colloquy" often names an abstract idea—look for of-phrases and whether it is countable in context. 搭配：the colloquy of X; a sense / degree / lack of colloquy; amid / despite colloquy Sentence frame: The debate turns on the colloquy of ______. （空格填入與「會話；交流」相關的對象。）
Example · TTS
A clear sense of colloquy is crucial to understanding the argument. （會話；交流）
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collude
共謀｜教學補註：act in unison or agreement and in secret towards a deceitful or illegal purpose
英文釋義：act in unison or agreement and in secret towards a deceitful or illegal purpose
相似詞：conspire
派生詞：collusive adj., collusion n.
用法／搭配：核心義：to act in unison or agreement and in secret towards a deceitful or illegal purpose。中文錨點：共謀｜教學補註：act in unison or agreement and in secret towards a deceitful or illegal purpose。GRE tip: treat "collude" as an action verb—ask who does what to whom, and whether the tone is neutral or charged. 搭配：to collude sth; refuse / choose / begin to collude; the colluding of X Sentence frame: The committee decided to collude ______ after ______. （造句時把空格填成符合「共謀｜教學補註：act in unison or agreement and in secret towards a deceitful or illegal purpose」的對象與原因。）
Example · TTS
In the end, they chose to collude what they had once defended. （共謀）
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colossal
adj. 巨大的｜教學補註：very large
英文釋義：very large
相似詞：immense, gargantuan, tremendous, prodigious
相反詞：ordinary, unremarkable
派生詞：colossus n.
用法／搭配：a colossal waste of public money 對公共財產的巨大浪費
Example · TTS
Colossal crumbling ruins of an ancient temple. （巨大的）
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colt
小馬｜教學補註：a young male horse under the age of four
英文釋義：a young male horse under the age of four; a kind of revolver
用法／搭配：核心義：a young male horse under the age of four。中文錨點：小馬｜教學補註：a young male horse under the age of four。GRE tip: "colt" often names an abstract idea—look for of-phrases and whether it is countable in context. 搭配：the colt of X; a sense / degree / lack of colt; amid / despite colt Sentence frame: The debate turns on the colt of ______. （空格填入與「小馬｜教學補註：a young male horse under the age of four」相關的對象。）
Example · TTS
A clear sense of colt is crucial to understanding the argument. （小馬）
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coltish
不遵守規則的，愛開玩笑的
英文釋義：given to merry frolicking
相似詞：frolicsome, frolicky, rollicking, sportive
形近詞：cozen 哄騙 ｜ cosset 溺愛 ｜ coltish 輕佻的；不受拘束的 ｜ craven 怯懦的
用法／搭配：核心義：given to merry frolicking。中文錨點：不遵守規則的，愛開玩笑的。GRE tip: "coltish" is typically an evaluative adjective—it colors a noun (argument, tone, evidence, claim). 搭配：a coltish argument / tone / claim; strikingly / rather coltish; coltish enough to... Sentence frame: Her coltish ______ surprised the reviewers. （名詞請選能被「不遵守規則的，愛開玩笑的」修飾者，如 approach / critique / silence。）
Example · TTS
The critic noted her coltish approach to the evidence. （不遵守規則的，愛開玩笑的）
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coma
昏迷｜教學補註：a state of deep and often prolonged unconsciousness
英文釋義：a state of deep and often prolonged unconsciousness; usually the result of disease or injury; (botany) a usually terminal tuft of bracts (as in the pineapple) or tuft of hairs (especially on certain seeds)
相似詞：comatoseness
派生詞：comal adj.
用法／搭配：核心義：a state of deep and often prolonged unconsciousness。中文錨點：昏迷｜教學補註：a state of deep and often prolonged unconsciousness。GRE tip: "coma" often names an abstract idea—look for of-phrases and whether it is countable in context. 搭配：the coma of X; a sense / degree / lack of coma; amid / despite coma Sentence frame: The debate turns on the coma of ______. （空格填入與「昏迷｜教學補註：a state of deep and often prolonged unconsciousness」相關的對象。）
Example · TTS
A clear sense of coma is crucial to understanding the argument. （昏迷）
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comatose
昏迷的｜教學補註：relating to or associated with a coma
英文釋義：relating to or associated with a coma; in a state of deep and usually prolonged unconsciousness; unable to respond to external stimuli
派生詞：comatoseness n.
用法／搭配：核心義：relating to or associated with a coma。中文錨點：昏迷的｜教學補註：relating to or associated with a coma。GRE tip: "comatose" is typically an evaluative adjective—it colors a noun (argument, tone, evidence, claim). 搭配：a comatose argument / tone / claim; strikingly / rather comatose; comatose enough to... Sentence frame: Her comatose ______ surprised the reviewers. （名詞請選能被「昏迷的｜教學補註：relating to or associated with a coma」修飾者，如 approach / critique / silence。）
Example · TTS
Comatose breathing. （昏迷的）
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combat
對抗
英文釋義：對抗
用法／搭配：用註冊對抗 p 操弄。
Example · TTS
Combat p-hacking with registration. （對抗）
詳細 · GRE3000、紅寶書
comely
漂亮的｜教學補註：according with custom or propriety
英文釋義：according with custom or propriety; very pleasing to the eye
相似詞：becoming, decent, decorous, seemly, bonny, bonnie
相反詞：improperly, indecent, improper, indecorous
派生詞：comeliness n.
用法／搭配：核心義：according with custom or propriety。中文錨點：漂亮的｜教學補註：according with custom or propriety。GRE tip: "comely" is typically an evaluative adjective—it colors a noun (argument, tone, evidence, claim). 搭配：a comely argument / tone / claim; strikingly / rather comely; comely enough to... Sentence frame: Her comely ______ surprised the reviewers. （名詞請選能被「漂亮的｜教學補註：according with custom or propriety」修飾者，如 approach / critique / silence。）
Example · TTS
Comely behavior. （漂亮的）
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comestible
食物的；可食用的
英文釋義：any substance that can be used as food; suitable for use as food
相似詞：edible, eatable, pabulum, victual, victuals
相反詞：inedible
用法／搭配：核心義：any substance that can be used as food。中文錨點：食物的；可食用的。GRE tip: "comestible" often names an abstract idea—look for of-phrases and whether it is countable in context. 搭配：the comestible of X; a sense / degree / lack of comestible; amid / despite comestible Sentence frame: The debate turns on the comestible of ______. （空格填入與「食物的；可食用的」相關的對象。）
Example · TTS
A clear sense of comestible is crucial to understanding the argument. （食物的；可食用的）
詳細 · 複習詞、紅寶書
comeuppance
報應｜教學補註：an outcome (good or bad) that is well deserved
英文釋義：an outcome (good or bad) that is well deserved
相似詞：deserts, comeupance
用法／搭配：核心義：an outcome (good or bad) that is well deserved。中文錨點：報應｜教學補註：an outcome (good or bad) that is well deserved。GRE tip: "comeuppance" often names an abstract idea—look for of-phrases and whether it is countable in context. 搭配：the comeuppance of X; a sense / degree / lack of comeuppance; amid / despite comeuppance Sentence frame: The debate turns on the comeuppance of ______. （空格填入與「報應｜教學補註：an outcome (good or bad) that is well deserved」相關的對象。）
Example · TTS
A clear sense of comeuppance is crucial to understanding the argument. （報應）
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comic
喜劇的
英文釋義：喜劇的
用法／搭配：限制段別放喜劇調劑。
Example · TTS
Keep comic relief out of the limitations section. （喜劇的）
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comity
n. 友好｜教學補註：friendly social atmosphere
英文釋義：friendly social atmosphere
相似詞：friendship, compatibility
相反詞：incompatibility
用法／搭配：group activities promoting comity 促進和諧氛圍的團隊活動
Example · TTS
In academic English, writers may refer to the group activities promoting comity. （友好）
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commemorate
紀念
英文釋義：紀念
用法／搭配：紀念教會設計的失敗試驗。
Example · TTS
Commemorate failed trials that taught design. （紀念）
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commence
開始；着手
英文釋義：take the first step or steps in carrying out an action; set in motion, cause to start
相似詞：begin, get, start
相反詞：end
派生詞：commencement n.
用法／搭配：核心義：to take the first step or steps in carrying out an action。中文錨點：開始；着手。GRE tip: treat "commence" as an action verb—ask who does what to whom, and whether the tone is neutral or charged. 搭配：to commence sth; refuse / choose / begin to commence; the commencing of X Sentence frame: The committee decided to commence ______ after ______. （造句時把空格填成符合「開始；着手」的對象與原因。）
Example · TTS
In the end, they chose to commence what they had once defended. （開始；着手）
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commencement
n. 開始｜教學補註：a beginning
英文釋義：a beginning
相似詞：onset, genesis, inception
相反詞：end, finish, middle
派生詞：commence v.
用法／搭配：at the commencement of the conference 在會議開始的時候
Example · TTS
In academic English, writers may refer to the at the commencement of the conference. （開始）
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commend
讚揚；推薦
英文釋義：express approval of; present as worthy of regard, kindness, or confidence
相似詞：recommend, remember
相反詞：forget
派生詞：commendation n.
用法／搭配：核心義：to express approval of。中文錨點：讚揚；推薦。GRE tip: treat "commend" as an action verb—ask who does what to whom, and whether the tone is neutral or charged. 搭配：to commend sth; refuse / choose / begin to commend; the commending of X Sentence frame: The committee decided to commend ______ after ______. （造句時把空格填成符合「讚揚；推薦」的對象與原因。）
Example · TTS
His paintings commend him to the artistic world. （讚揚；推薦）
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commendation
嘉獎
英文釋義：嘉獎
用法／搭配：考意錨點：嘉獎
Example · TTS
On the exam, commendation most nearly means a sense of "嘉獎". （嘉獎）
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commensurate
同等大小的
英文釋義：corresponding in size or degree or extent
相反詞：disproportionate, incommensurate
派生詞：commensurateness n.
用法／搭配：核心義：corresponding in size or degree or extent。中文錨點：同等大小的。GRE tip: "commensurate" is typically an evaluative adjective—it colors a noun (argument, tone, evidence, claim). 搭配：a commensurate argument / tone / claim; strikingly / rather commensurate; commensurate enough to... Sentence frame: Her commensurate ______ surprised the reviewers. （名詞請選能被「同等大小的」修飾者，如 approach / critique / silence。）
Example · TTS
Pay should be commensurate with the time worked. （同等大小的）
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commerce
商業；往來
英文釋義：商業；往來
用法／搭配：開放科學是審視的交易。
Example · TTS
Open science is commerce of scrutiny. （商業；往來）
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commercial
商業的；廣告
英文釋義：商業的；廣告
用法／搭配：在論文揭露商業關係。
Example · TTS
Disclose commercial ties in the paper. （商業的；廣告）
詳細 · GRE3000、紅寶書
commiserate
同情；憐憫
英文釋義：to feel or express sympathy or compassion
相似詞：sympathize, sympathise
派生詞：commiserative adj., commiseration n.
用法／搭配：核心義：to feel or express sympathy or compassion。中文錨點：同情；憐憫。GRE tip: treat "commiserate" as an action verb—ask who does what to whom, and whether the tone is neutral or charged. 搭配：to commiserate sth; refuse / choose / begin to commiserate; the commiserating of X Sentence frame: The committee decided to commiserate ______ after ______. （造句時把空格填成符合「同情；憐憫」的對象與原因。）
Example · TTS
In the end, they chose to commiserate what they had once defended. （同情；憐憫）
詳細 · GRE3000
commodious
寬敞的｜教學補註：large and roomy (`convenient' is archaic in this sense)
英文釋義：large and roomy (`convenient' is archaic in this sense)
相似詞：convenient
相反詞：incommodious
派生詞：commodiousness n.
用法／搭配：核心義：large and roomy (`convenient' is archaic in this sense)。中文錨點：寬敞的｜教學補註：large and roomy (`convenient' is archaic in this sense)。GRE tip: "commodious" is typically an evaluative adjective—it colors a noun (argument, tone, evidence, claim). 搭配：a commodious argument / tone / claim; strikingly / rather commodious; commodious enough to... Sentence frame: Her commodious ______ surprised the reviewers. （名詞請選能被「寬敞的｜教學補註：large and roomy (`convenient' is archaic in this sense)」修飾者，如 approach / critique / silence。）
Example · TTS
A commodious building suitable for conventions. （寬敞的）
詳細 · 紅寶書
communal
共同的；共用的
英文釋義：for or by a group rather than individuals; - Paul Roche; relating to a small administrative district or community
派生詞：communalize v., community n.
用法／搭配：核心義：for or by a group rather than individuals。中文錨點：共同的；共用的。GRE tip: "communal" is typically an evaluative adjective—it colors a noun (argument, tone, evidence, claim). 搭配：a communal argument / tone / claim; strikingly / rather communal; communal enough to... Sentence frame: Her communal ______ surprised the reviewers. （名詞請選能被「共同的；共用的」修飾者，如 approach / critique / silence。）
Example · TTS
A communal settlement in which all earnings and food were shared. （共同的；共用的）
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commutativity
交換律
英文釋義：交換律
用法／搭配：某些濾波不滿足交換律。
Example · TTS
Order commutativity fails for some filters. （交換律）
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commute
通勤；減刑；互換
英文釋義：通勤；減刑；互換
用法／搭配：不要悄悄把強主張換成弱主張。
Example · TTS
Do not commute a strong claim into a weak one quietly. （通勤；減刑；互換）
詳細 · 紅寶書
compact
緊湊的；結實的
英文釋義：a small cosmetics case with a mirror; to be carried in a woman's purse; a signed written agreement between two or more parties (nations) to perform some action
相似詞：covenant, concordat, pack, bundle, wad, compress
相反詞：decompress, loose
派生詞：compaction n., compactness n.
用法／搭配：核心義：a small cosmetics case with a mirror。中文錨點：緊湊的；結實的。GRE tip: "compact" often names an abstract idea—look for of-phrases and whether it is countable in context. 搭配：the compact of X; a sense / degree / lack of compact; amid / despite compact Sentence frame: The debate turns on the compact of ______. （空格填入與「緊湊的；結實的」相關的對象。）
Example · TTS
A compact style is brief and pithy. （緊湊的；結實的）
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compartmentalize
v. 劃分｜教學補註：to divide something into separate sections
英文釋義：to divide something into separate sections
相似詞：categorize, classify
相反詞：declassify
派生詞：compartmental adj., compartmentalization n., compartment n.
形近詞：compartmentalize ｜ comport with 一致
用法／搭配：compartmentalize life into work and leisure 把生活分成工作和閒暇兩部分
Example · TTS
You cannot compartmentalize your life like this! （劃分）
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compass
羅盤
英文釋義：羅盤
用法／搭配：讓規程當你的羅盤。
Example · TTS
Let the protocol be your compass. （羅盤）
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compass2
羅盤2
英文釋義：羅盤2
用法／搭配：考意錨點：羅盤2
Example · TTS
On the exam, compass2 most nearly means a sense of "羅盤2". （羅盤2）
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compel
強迫
英文釋義：強迫
用法／搭配：證據應強迫修正，而非忠誠測驗。
Example · TTS
Evidence should compel revision, not loyalty tests. （強迫）
詳細 · GRE3000、紅寶書
compendium
概要；梗概
英文釋義：a publication containing a variety of works; a concise but comprehensive summary of a larger work
相似詞：collection
派生詞：compendious adj.
用法／搭配：核心義：a publication containing a variety of works。中文錨點：概要；梗概。GRE tip: "compendium" often names an abstract idea—look for of-phrases and whether it is countable in context. 搭配：the compendium of X; a sense / degree / lack of compendium; amid / despite compendium Sentence frame: The debate turns on the compendium of ______. （空格填入與「概要；梗概」相關的對象。）
Example · TTS
A clear sense of compendium is crucial to understanding the argument. （概要；梗概）
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compensate
補償
英文釋義：補償
用法／搭配：加權可補償已知不回應。
Example · TTS
Weighting can compensate for known nonresponse. （補償）
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compete
競爭
英文釋義：競爭
用法／搭配：實驗室比速度；科學需要謹慎。
Example · TTS
Labs compete on speed; science needs care. （競爭）
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competition
競爭
英文釋義：競爭
用法／搭配：健康競爭分享工具。
Example · TTS
Healthy competition shares tools. （競爭）
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compile
匯聚｜教學補註：get or gather together
英文釋義：get or gather together; put together out of existing material
相似詞：collect, accumulate, amass, hoard, compose
相反詞：spread
派生詞：compilation n., compiler n., compiling n.
用法／搭配：核心義：to get or gather together。中文錨點：匯聚｜教學補註：get or gather together。GRE tip: treat "compile" as an action verb—ask who does what to whom, and whether the tone is neutral or charged. 搭配：to compile sth; refuse / choose / begin to compile; the compiling of X Sentence frame: The committee decided to compile ______ after ______. （造句時把空格填成符合「匯聚｜教學補註：get or gather together」的對象與原因。）
Example · TTS
Compile a list. （匯聚）
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complain
抱怨
英文釋義：抱怨
用法／搭配：審稿人可能抱怨缺少檢定力分析。
Example · TTS
Reviewers may complain about missing power analysis. （抱怨）
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complaint
n. 疾病｜教學補註：illness
英文釋義：illness
相似詞：ailment, malady, condition
相反詞：wellness
派生詞：complain v.
用法／搭配：a skin complaint 皮膚病
Example · TTS
The debate focused on a skin complaint. （疾病）
詳細 · 複習詞、紅寶書
complaisance
順從｜教學補註：a disposition or tendency to yield to the will of others
英文釋義：a disposition or tendency to yield to the will of others
相似詞：compliance, compliancy, obligingness, deference
相反詞：noncompliance, nonconformity
派生詞：complaisant adj.
用法／搭配：核心義：a disposition or tendency to yield to the will of others。中文錨點：順從｜教學補註：a disposition or tendency to yield to the will of others。GRE tip: "complaisance" often names an abstract idea—look for of-phrases and whether it is countable in context. 搭配：the complaisance of X; a sense / degree / lack of complaisance; amid / despite complaisance Sentence frame: The debate turns on the complaisance of ______. （空格填入與「順從｜教學補註：a disposition or tendency to yield to the will of others」相關的對象。）
Example · TTS
A clear sense of complaisance is crucial to understanding the argument. （順從）
詳細 · 紅寶書
complaisant
順從的｜教學補註：showing a cheerful willingness to do favors for others
英文釋義：showing a cheerful willingness to do favors for others
相似詞：obliging
相反詞：disoblige
派生詞：complaisance n.
形近詞：complacent 自滿的 ｜ complaisant 遷就的，討好的 ｜ convoluted 複雜的 ｜ convulsion 動亂 consternation 恐慌不安
用法／搭配：核心義：showing a cheerful willingness to do favors for others。中文錨點：順從的｜教學補註：showing a cheerful willingness to do favors for others。GRE tip: "complaisant" is typically an evaluative adjective—it colors a noun (argument, tone, evidence, claim). 搭配：a complaisant argument / tone / claim; strikingly / rather complaisant; complaisant enough to... Sentence frame: Her complaisant ______ surprised the reviewers. （名詞請選能被「順從的｜教學補註：showing a cheerful willingness to do favors for others」修飾者，如 approach / critique / silence。）
Example · TTS
To close one's eyes like a complaisant husband whose wife has taken a lover. （順從的）
詳細 · 填空1300
complexion
表面；外表
英文釋義：the coloring of a person's face; a combination that results from coupling or interlinking
派生詞：complect v.
用法／搭配：核心義：the coloring of a person's face。中文錨點：表面；外表。GRE tip: "complexion" often names an abstract idea—look for of-phrases and whether it is countable in context. 搭配：the complexion of X; a sense / degree / lack of complexion; amid / despite complexion Sentence frame: The debate turns on the complexion of ______. （空格填入與「表面；外表」相關的對象。）
Example · TTS
He altered the complexion of his times. （表面；外表）
詳細 · 複習詞、紅寶書
complicity
共謀｜教學補註：guilt as an accomplice in a crime or offense
英文釋義：guilt as an accomplice in a crime or offense
用法／搭配：核心義：guilt as an accomplice in a crime or offense。中文錨點：共謀｜教學補註：guilt as an accomplice in a crime or offense。GRE tip: "complicity" often names an abstract idea—look for of-phrases and whether it is countable in context. 搭配：the complicity of X; a sense / degree / lack of complicity; amid / despite complicity Sentence frame: The debate turns on the complicity of ______. （空格填入與「共謀｜教學補註：guilt as an accomplice in a crime or offense」相關的對象。）
Example · TTS
A clear sense of complicity is crucial to understanding the argument. （共謀）
詳細 · 幽默聯想庫 S3a 補錄
component
組成部分
英文釋義：組成部分
用法／搭配：信任是累積科學的元件。
Example · TTS
Trust is a component of cumulative science. （組成部分）
詳細 · 幽默聯想庫 S3a 補錄
compose
組成；撰寫
英文釋義：組成；撰寫
用法／搭配：結果穩定後再寫摘要。
Example · TTS
Compose the abstract after results are stable. （組成；撰寫）
詳細 · 幽默聯想庫 P3-pending-b03 補錄
composed
鎮靜的
英文釋義：鎮靜的
用法／搭配：考意錨點：鎮靜的
Example · TTS
On the exam, composed most nearly means a sense of "鎮靜的". （鎮靜的）
詳細 · 複習詞
composure
鎮定｜教學補註：steadiness of mind under stress
英文釋義：steadiness of mind under stress
相似詞：calm, calmness, equanimity
相反詞：discomposure
派生詞：compose v.
用法／搭配：核心義：steadiness of mind under stress。中文錨點：鎮定｜教學補註：steadiness of mind under stress。GRE tip: "composure" often names an abstract idea—look for of-phrases and whether it is countable in context. 搭配：the composure of X; a sense / degree / lack of composure; amid / despite composure Sentence frame: The debate turns on the composure of ______. （空格填入與「鎮定｜教學補註：steadiness of mind under stress」相關的對象。）
Example · TTS
He accepted their problems with composure and she with equanimity. （鎮定）
詳細 · 幽默聯想庫 P2-pending 補錄
comprehend
理解
英文釋義：理解
用法／搭配：讀者抓不住意思就重寫。
Example · TTS
If readers cannot comprehend it, rewrite. （理解）
詳細 · 幽默聯想庫 P2-pending 補錄
comprehensive
全面的
英文釋義：全面的
用法／搭配：全面稽核勝過英雄式修補。
Example · TTS
A comprehensive audit beats a heroic patch. （全面的）
詳細 · 幽默聯想庫 P2-pending 補錄
comprise
包含
英文釋義：包含
用法／搭配：樣本應包含所有合格個案。
Example · TTS
The sample should comprise all eligible cases. （包含）
詳細 · 紅寶書
compulsion
強迫｜教學補註：an urge to do or say something that might be better left undone or unsaid
英文釋義：an urge to do or say something that might be better left undone or unsaid; an irrational motive for performing trivial or repetitive actions, even against your will
相似詞：obsession, coercion
派生詞：compulsive adj., compel v.
用法／搭配：核心義：an urge to do or say something that might be better left undone or unsaid。中文錨點：強迫｜教學補註：an urge to do or say something that might be better left undone or unsaid。GRE tip: "compulsion" often names an abstract idea—look for of-phrases and whether it is countable in context. 搭配：the compulsion of X; a sense / degree / lack of compulsion; amid / despite compulsion Sentence frame: The debate turns on the compulsion of ______. （空格填入與「強迫｜教學補註：an urge to do or say something that might be better left undone or unsaid」相關的對象。）
Example · TTS
Though pressed into rugby under compulsion I began to enjoy the game. （強迫）
詳細 · 救命800、重要詞
compulsive
adj. 沉迷其中的，無法自拔的
英文釋義：so interesting that cannot stop doing
相似詞：obsessional, obsessive
派生詞：compulsion n., compulsiveness n., compulsivity n.
用法／搭配：compulsive busyness 無法自拔的忙碌
Example · TTS
Compulsive drinking. （沉迷其中的，無法自拔的）
詳細 · 幽默聯想庫 S3a 補錄
compulsory
強制的
英文釋義：強制的
用法／搭配：強制預註冊改變投機誘因。
Example · TTS
Compulsory preregistration changes gaming incentives. （強制的）
詳細 · GRE3000、複習詞、救命800、紅寶書
compunction
n. 內疚｜教學補註：a feeling of guilt or regret
英文釋義：a feeling of guilt or regret
相似詞：misgiving, scruple
形近詞：trite 陳腐的 ｜ contrite 懊悔的 ｜ compunction 愧疚
用法／搭配：compunction of conscience 良心不安
Example · TTS
In academic English, writers may refer to the compunction of conscience. （內疚）
詳細 · GRE3000、救命800
concede
v. (不得不)承認，讓步
英文釋義：to admit unwillingly
相似詞：grant, acknowledge
相反詞：deny
派生詞：concessive adj., concession n., conceding n.
形近詞：cede to = left to 讓給留給 ｜ concede = acknowledge ｜ acceded 同意，就任 ｜ recede 後退
用法／搭配：he conceded as soon as it became clear that he could not win 當他明顯贏不了的時候他就停止
Example · TTS
The candidate conceded after enough votes had come in to show that he would lose. （(不得不)承認，讓步）
詳細 · 複習詞、紅寶書
conceit
自傲；自負
英文釋義：feelings of excessive pride; an elaborate poetic image or a far-fetched comparison of very dissimilar things
相似詞：self-love, vanity, conceitedness
相反詞：humility
用法／搭配：核心義：feelings of excessive pride。中文錨點：自傲；自負。GRE tip: "conceit" often names an abstract idea—look for of-phrases and whether it is countable in context. 搭配：the conceit of X; a sense / degree / lack of conceit; amid / despite conceit Sentence frame: The debate turns on the conceit of ______. （空格填入與「自傲；自負」相關的對象。）
Example · TTS
The architect's brilliant conceit was to build the house around the tree. （自傲；自負）
詳細 · 幽默聯想庫 P2-pending 補錄
conceivable
可想像的
英文釋義：可想像的
用法／搭配：不必跑遍可想像的穩健檢查——但要說明跳過。
Example · TTS
Every conceivable robustness check need not run—but justify skips. （可想像的）
詳細 · 幽默聯想庫 P2-pending 補錄
conceive
構想；懷孕
英文釋義：構想；懷孕
用法／搭配：收集前先構想分析。
Example · TTS
Conceive the analysis before collection. （構想；懷孕）
詳細 · 幽默聯想庫 S3a 補錄
concept
概念
英文釋義：概念
用法／搭配：操作化前先定義概念。
Example · TTS
Define the concept before you operationalize it. （概念）
詳細 · GRE3000
concerted
共同完成的
英文釋義：contrive (a plan) by mutual agreement; settle by agreement
相似詞：concert, conjunct, conjunctive, cooperative
相反詞：disjunct, disjunctive, uncooperative
用法／搭配：核心義：to contrive (a plan) by mutual agreement。中文錨點：共同完成的。GRE tip: treat "concerted" as an action verb—ask who does what to whom, and whether the tone is neutral or charged. 搭配：to concerted sth; refuse / choose / begin to concerted; the concertedding of X Sentence frame: The committee decided to concerted ______ after ______. （造句時把空格填成符合「共同完成的」的對象與原因。）
Example · TTS
Concerted action. （共同完成的）
詳細 · 複習詞、紅寶書
concession
讓步；特權
英文釋義：a contract granting the right to operate a subsidiary business; the act of conceding or yielding
相似詞：grant, conceding, yielding
相反詞：deny, stand, survive
派生詞：concede v.
形近詞：accession n.同意就任增加加入 ｜ concession 允許，讓步
用法／搭配：核心義：a contract granting the right to operate a subsidiary business。中文錨點：讓步；特權。GRE tip: "concession" often names an abstract idea—look for of-phrases and whether it is countable in context. 搭配：the concession of X; a sense / degree / lack of concession; amid / despite concession Sentence frame: The debate turns on the concession of ______. （空格填入與「讓步；特權」相關的對象。）
Example · TTS
He got the beer concession at the ball park. （讓步；特權）
詳細 · GRE3000、複習詞、紅寶書
conciliate
安慰；調和
英文釋義：cause to be more favorably inclined; gain the good will of; come to terms
相似詞：pacify, lenify, assuage, appease, mollify, placate
相反詞：provoke, antagonize
派生詞：conciliative adj., conciliation n., conciliator n., conciliatory adj.
形近詞：conciliate 安撫，使息怒，調解 ｜ reconcile 和解，使和好 ｜ console 撫慰，安慰
用法／搭配：核心義：to cause to be more favorably inclined。中文錨點：安慰；調和。GRE tip: treat "conciliate" as an action verb—ask who does what to whom, and whether the tone is neutral or charged. 搭配：to conciliate sth; refuse / choose / begin to conciliate; the conciliating of X Sentence frame: The committee decided to conciliate ______ after ______. （造句時把空格填成符合「安慰；調和」的對象與原因。）
Example · TTS
In the end, they chose to conciliate what they had once defended. （安慰；調和）
詳細 · 複習詞、救命800、紅寶書
conciliatory
adj. 願意和解的，撫慰的
英文釋義：making angry people calm
相似詞：propitiatory, soothing, appeasing, reconciling
相反詞：antagonistic, uncompromising, irritate
派生詞：conciliate v.
形近詞：conciliatory ｜ reconciliatory 一致的 ｜ consolation n.安慰
用法／搭配：conciliatory approach 願意和解的姿態
Example · TTS
A conciliatory visit. （願意和解的，撫慰的）
詳細 · 複習詞、紅寶書
concinnity
優美；和諧
英文釋義：a GRE-level vocabulary item meaning closely related to its core sense in academic English
用法／搭配：核心義：a GRE-level vocabulary item meaning closely related to its core sense in academic English。中文錨點：優美；和諧。GRE tip: "concinnity" often names an abstract idea—look for of-phrases and whether it is countable in context. 搭配：the concinnity of X; a sense / degree / lack of concinnity; amid / despite concinnity Sentence frame: The debate turns on the concinnity of ______. （空格填入與「優美；和諧」相關的對象。）
Example · TTS
A clear sense of concinnity is crucial to understanding the argument. （優美；和諧）
詳細 · 幽默聯想庫 P2-pending 補錄
concise
簡明的
英文釋義：簡明的
用法／搭配：簡明但不要刪假設。
Example · TTS
Be concise without deleting assumptions. （簡明的）
詳細 · 幽默聯想庫 S3a 補錄
conclude
結束；推斷出
英文釋義：結束；推斷出
用法／搭配：我們斷定證據不足。
Example · TTS
We conclude that the evidence is insufficient. （結束；推斷出）
詳細 · 填空1300、救命800、重要詞
concoct
v. 編造｜教學補註：to invent a story to deceive people
英文釋義：to invent a story to deceive people
相似詞：fabricate
派生詞：concoction n.
用法／搭配：concoct an excuse 編造藉口
Example · TTS
Concoct a strange mixture. （編造）
詳細 · 紅寶書
concomitant
伴隨的；共同的
英文釋義：an event or situation that happens at the same time as or in connection with another; following or accompanying as a consequence
相似詞：accompaniment, attendant, co-occurrence, consequent, accompanying, incidental
相反詞：basic
派生詞：concomitance n.
用法／搭配：核心義：an event or situation that happens at the same time as or in connection with another。中文錨點：伴隨的；共同的。GRE tip: "concomitant" often names an abstract idea—look for of-phrases and whether it is countable in context. 搭配：the concomitant of X; a sense / degree / lack of concomitant; amid / despite concomitant Sentence frame: The debate turns on the concomitant of ______. （空格填入與「伴隨的；共同的」相關的對象。）
Example · TTS
A clear sense of concomitant is crucial to understanding the argument. （伴隨的；共同的）
詳細 · 紅寶書
concord
一致；和諧
英文釋義：capital of the state of New Hampshire; located in south central New Hampshire on the Merrimack river; a harmonious state of things in general and of their properties (as of colors and sounds); congruity of parts with one another and with the whole
相似詞：harmony, concordance, agreement, Lexington, harmonize, harmonise
相反詞：disagree
派生詞：concordance n.
用法／搭配：核心義：capital of the state of New Hampshire。中文錨點：一致；和諧。GRE tip: "concord" often names an abstract idea—look for of-phrases and whether it is countable in context. 搭配：the concord of X; a sense / degree / lack of concord; amid / despite concord Sentence frame: The debate turns on the concord of ______. （空格填入與「一致；和諧」相關的對象。）
Example · TTS
Concord the conditions for the marriage of the Prince of Wales with a commoner. （一致；和諧）
詳細 · 救命800
concur
v. 同意｜教學補註：to express agreement
英文釋義：to express agreement
相似詞：agree, hold, concord, coincide
相反詞：disagree
派生詞：concurrence n., concurrent adj.
用法／搭配：concur with each other in this view 在這個觀點上取得一致意見
Example · TTS
In that case, they had to concur with each other in this view. （同意）
詳細 · 幽默聯想庫 P2-pending 補錄
condemn
譴責
英文釋義：譴責
用法／搭配：毫不含糊譴責捏造。
Example · TTS
Condemn fabrication unequivocally. （譴責）
詳細 · 幽默聯想庫 S3a 補錄
condescend
屈尊；以恩賜態度對待
英文釋義：屈尊；以恩賜態度對待
用法／搭配：別用過度簡化的說法屈尊俯就讀者。
Example · TTS
Do not condescend to readers with oversimplified claims. （屈尊；以恩賜態度對待）
詳細 · 救命800
condescending
adj. 居高臨下的
英文釋義：displaying a superior attitude
相似詞：patronizing
相反詞：boycott
派生詞：condescendingness n.
用法／搭配：treat someone in a condescending manner 以居高臨下的態度對待某人
Example · TTS
Consider this case: treat someone in a condescending manner. （居高臨下的）
詳細 · GRE3000、填空1300、複習詞、紅寶書
condign
應得的；恰當的
英文釋義：fitting or appropriate and deserved; used especially of punishment
形近詞：deign 屈尊 ｜ condign 嚴厲但適當的 = meet
用法／搭配：核心義：fitting or appropriate and deserved。中文錨點：應得的；恰當的。GRE tip: "condign" is typically an evaluative adjective—it colors a noun (argument, tone, evidence, claim). 搭配：a condign argument / tone / claim; strikingly / rather condign; condign enough to... Sentence frame: Her condign ______ surprised the reviewers. （名詞請選能被「應得的；恰當的」修飾者，如 approach / critique / silence。）
Example · TTS
Condign censure. （應得的；恰當的）
詳細 · GRE3000、紅寶書
condole
同情；哀悼
英文釋義：express one's sympathetic grief, on the occasion of someone's death
派生詞：condolence n.
用法／搭配：核心義：to express one's sympathetic grief, on the occasion of someone's death。中文錨點：同情；哀悼。GRE tip: treat "condole" as an action verb—ask who does what to whom, and whether the tone is neutral or charged. 搭配：to condole sth; refuse / choose / begin to condole; the condoling of X Sentence frame: The committee decided to condole ______ after ______. （造句時把空格填成符合「同情；哀悼」的對象與原因。）
Example · TTS
You must condole the widow. （同情；哀悼）
詳細 · 救命800、紅寶書
condone
v. 寬恕｜教學補註：to accept and allow something wrong
英文釋義：to accept and allow something wrong
相似詞：excuse, remit
相反詞：condemn, censure
派生詞：condonation n.
用法／搭配：condone corruption in politics 容忍政治腐敗
Example · TTS
She condoned her husband's occasional infidelities. （寬恕）
詳細 · 救命800、紅寶書
conducive
adj. 有助益的｜教學補註：make something easy or likely to happen
英文釋義：make something easy or likely to happen
相似詞：favorable
相反詞：unfavorable
派生詞：conduce v.
用法／搭配：conducive to education 對教育有利
Example · TTS
Working conditions are not conducive to productivity. （有助益的）
詳細 · 幽默聯想庫 S3a 補錄
conduct
引導；實施；行為
英文釋義：引導；實施；行為
用法／搭配：我們如何進行訪談會形塑答案。
Example · TTS
How we conduct the interview shapes the answers. （引導；實施；行為）
詳細 · 紅寶書
cone
圓錐體｜教學補註：any cone-shaped artifact
英文釋義：any cone-shaped artifact; a shape whose base is a circle and whose sides taper up to a point
相似詞：conoid, strobilus, strobile
派生詞：conic adj., conical adj.
用法／搭配：核心義：any cone-shaped artifact。中文錨點：圓錐體｜教學補註：any cone-shaped artifact。GRE tip: "cone" often names an abstract idea—look for of-phrases and whether it is countable in context. 搭配：the cone of X; a sense / degree / lack of cone; amid / despite cone Sentence frame: The debate turns on the cone of ______. （空格填入與「圓錐體｜教學補註：any cone-shaped artifact」相關的對象。）
Example · TTS
Cone a tire. （圓錐體）
詳細 · 紅寶書
confederacy
同盟｜教學補註：the southern states that seceded from the United States in 1861
英文釋義：the southern states that seceded from the United States in 1861; a union of political organizations
相似詞：South, Dixie, Dixieland, confederation, federation, conspiracy
相反詞：north
派生詞：confederate v.
用法／搭配：核心義：the southern states that seceded from the United States in 1861。中文錨點：同盟｜教學補註：the southern states that seceded from the United States in 1861。GRE tip: "confederacy" often names an abstract idea—look for of-phrases and whether it is countable in context. 搭配：the confederacy of X; a sense / degree / lack of confederacy; amid / despite confederacy Sentence frame: The debate turns on the confederacy of ______. （空格填入與「同盟｜教學補註：the southern states that seceded from the United States in 1861」相關的對象。）
Example · TTS
A clear sense of confederacy is crucial to understanding the argument. （同盟）
詳細 · 複習詞、紅寶書
confer
授予｜教學補註：have a conference in order to talk something over
英文釋義：have a conference in order to talk something over; present
相似詞：confabulate, confab, consult, bestow
派生詞：conferee n., conference n., conferment n., conferral n.
形近詞：confer 商議 ｜ defer 順從 ｜ deter 阻止制止威懾 ｜ defy 不服從，蔑視
用法／搭配：核心義：to have a conference in order to talk something over。中文錨點：授予｜教學補註：have a conference in order to talk something over。GRE tip: treat "confer" as an action verb—ask who does what to whom, and whether the tone is neutral or charged. 搭配：to confer sth; refuse / choose / begin to confer; the conferring of X Sentence frame: The committee decided to confer ______ after ______. （造句時把空格填成符合「授予｜教學補註：have a conference in order to talk something over」的對象與原因。）
Example · TTS
In the end, they chose to confer what they had once defended. （授予）
詳細 · 紅寶書
confidant
密友｜教學補註：someone to whom private matters are confided
英文釋義：someone to whom private matters are confided
相似詞：intimate
派生詞：confide v.
用法／搭配：核心義：someone to whom private matters are confided。中文錨點：密友｜教學補註：someone to whom private matters are confided。GRE tip: "confidant" often names an abstract idea—look for of-phrases and whether it is countable in context. 搭配：the confidant of X; a sense / degree / lack of confidant; amid / despite confidant Sentence frame: The debate turns on the confidant of ______. （空格填入與「密友｜教學補註：someone to whom private matters are confided」相關的對象。）
Example · TTS
No one wanted to be labeled a confidant in that debate. （密友）
詳細 · 幽默聯想庫 P2-pending 補錄
confidential
機密的
英文釋義：機密的
用法／搭配：共享前標記機密欄位。
Example · TTS
Mark confidential fields before sharing. （機密的）
詳細 · 幽默聯想庫 S3a 補錄
confine
限制；禁閉
英文釋義：限制；禁閉
用法／搭配：探索圖關在沙盒內。
Example · TTS
Confine exploratory plots to a sandbox. （限制；禁閉）
詳細 · 複習詞、紅寶書
confiscate
沒收；充公
英文釋義：take temporary possession of as a security, by legal authority; surrendered as a penalty
相似詞：impound, attach, sequester, seize, forfeit, forfeited
相反詞：detach, claim
派生詞：confiscation n.
用法／搭配：核心義：to take temporary possession of as a security, by legal authority。中文錨點：沒收；充公。GRE tip: treat "confiscate" as an action verb—ask who does what to whom, and whether the tone is neutral or charged. 搭配：to confiscate sth; refuse / choose / begin to confiscate; the confiscating of X Sentence frame: The committee decided to confiscate ______ after ______. （造句時把空格填成符合「沒收；充公」的對象與原因。）
Example · TTS
The police confiscated the stolen artwork. （沒收；充公）
詳細 · 救命800
conflagration
n. 武裝衝突，戰爭
英文釋義：a state of armed violent struggle between states, nations, or groups
相似詞：inferno
相反詞：drizzle, trickle
用法／搭配：erupt into a conflagration 爆發衝突
Example · TTS
In academic English, writers may refer to the erupt into a conflagration. （武裝衝突，戰爭）
詳細 · GRE3000、紅寶書
conflate
合併；匯聚
英文釋義：mix together different elements
相似詞：blend, flux, mix, commingle, immix, fuse
相反詞：segregate, defuse
用法／搭配：核心義：to mix together different elements。中文錨點：合併；匯聚。GRE tip: treat "conflate" as an action verb—ask who does what to whom, and whether the tone is neutral or charged. 搭配：to conflate sth; refuse / choose / begin to conflate; the conflating of X Sentence frame: The committee decided to conflate ______ after ______. （造句時把空格填成符合「合併；匯聚」的對象與原因。）
Example · TTS
In the end, they chose to conflate what they had once defended. （合併；匯聚）
詳細 · 填空1300
confound
混淆；挫敗
英文釋義：be confusing or perplexing to; cause to be unable to think clearly; mistake one thing for another
相似詞：confuse, throw, fox, befuddle, fuddle, bedevil
用法／搭配：核心義：to be confusing or perplexing to。中文錨點：混淆；挫敗。GRE tip: treat "confound" as an action verb—ask who does what to whom, and whether the tone is neutral or charged. 搭配：to confound sth; refuse / choose / begin to confound; the confounding of X Sentence frame: The committee decided to confound ______ after ______. （造句時把空格填成符合「混淆；挫敗」的對象與原因。）
Example · TTS
In the end, they chose to confound what they had once defended. （混淆；挫敗）
詳細 · 紅寶書
confrontation
直面；對抗
英文釋義：a bold challenge; discord resulting from a clash of ideas or opinions
相似詞：encounter, showdown, face-off, opposition
派生詞：confrontational adj., confront v.
用法／搭配：核心義：a bold challenge。中文錨點：直面；對抗。GRE tip: "confrontation" often names an abstract idea—look for of-phrases and whether it is countable in context. 搭配：the confrontation of X; a sense / degree / lack of confrontation; amid / despite confrontation Sentence frame: The debate turns on the confrontation of ______. （空格填入與「直面；對抗」相關的對象。）
Example · TTS
The government was not ready for a confrontation with the unions. （直面；對抗）
詳細 · 紅寶書
congeal
凝結｜教學補註：become gelatinous
英文釋義：become gelatinous
相似詞：jell, set
相反詞：rise
派生詞：congelation n.
用法／搭配：核心義：to become gelatinous。中文錨點：凝結｜教學補註：become gelatinous。GRE tip: treat "congeal" as an action verb—ask who does what to whom, and whether the tone is neutral or charged. 搭配：to congeal sth; refuse / choose / begin to congeal; the congealing of X Sentence frame: The committee decided to congeal ______ after ______. （造句時把空格填成符合「凝結｜教學補註：become gelatinous」的對象與原因。）
Example · TTS
In the end, they chose to congeal what they had once defended. （凝結）
詳細 · 紅寶書
congenial
興趣相投的
英文釋義：suitable to your needs; ; - T.L.Peacock; (used of plants) capable of cross-fertilization or of being grafted
相反詞：disagreeable, hostile, uncongenial
派生詞：congenialness n., congeniality n.
用法／搭配：核心義：suitable to your needs。中文錨點：興趣相投的。GRE tip: "congenial" is typically an evaluative adjective—it colors a noun (argument, tone, evidence, claim). 搭配：a congenial argument / tone / claim; strikingly / rather congenial; congenial enough to... Sentence frame: Her congenial ______ surprised the reviewers. （名詞請選能被「興趣相投的」修飾者，如 approach / critique / silence。）
Example · TTS
Two congenial spirits united...by mutual confidence and reciprocal virtues. （興趣相投的）
詳細 · 紅寶書
congenital
天生的｜教學補註：present at birth but not necessarily hereditary
英文釋義：present at birth but not necessarily hereditary; acquired during fetal development
相似詞：inborn, innate
相反詞：conditioned
用法／搭配：核心義：present at birth but not necessarily hereditary。中文錨點：天生的｜教學補註：present at birth but not necessarily hereditary。GRE tip: "congenital" is typically an evaluative adjective—it colors a noun (argument, tone, evidence, claim). 搭配：a congenital argument / tone / claim; strikingly / rather congenital; congenital enough to... Sentence frame: Her congenital ______ surprised the reviewers. （名詞請選能被「天生的｜教學補註：present at birth but not necessarily hereditary」修飾者，如 approach / critique / silence。）
Example · TTS
The critic noted her congenital approach to the evidence. （天生的）
詳細 · 複習詞
congentital
天生的｜教學補註：a GRE-level vocabulary item meaning closely related to its core sense in acad...
英文釋義：a GRE-level vocabulary item meaning closely related to its core sense in academic English
用法／搭配：核心義：a GRE-level vocabulary item meaning closely related to its core sense in academic English。中文錨點：天生的｜教學補註：a GRE-level vocabulary item meaning closely related to its core sense in acad。GRE tip: "congentital" often names an abstract idea—look for of-phrases and whether it is countable in context. 搭配：the congentital of X; a sense / degree / lack of congentital; amid / despite congentital Sentence frame: The debate turns on the congentital of ______. （空格填入與「天生的｜教學補註：a GRE-level vocabulary item meaning closely related to its core sense in acad」相關的對象。）
Example · TTS
A clear sense of congentital is crucial to understanding the argument. （天生的）
詳細 · 救命800、紅寶書
congruent
adj. 和諧一致的
英文釋義：being in agreement or harmony
相似詞：consonant, consistent, accordant
相反詞：incongruent, incongruous, vowel, incoherent, inconsistent, unreproducible, discordant
派生詞：congruence n.
用法／搭配：a theory congruent with the known facts 一個與已知事實相一致的理論
Example · TTS
It was a theory congruent with the known facts. （和諧一致的）
詳細 · 紅寶書
congruous
連貫的；一致的
英文釋義：corresponding in character or kind; suitable or appropriate together
相似詞：congruent
相反詞：incongruous
派生詞：congruousness n., congruity n.
用法／搭配：核心義：corresponding in character or kind。中文錨點：連貫的；一致的。GRE tip: "congruous" is typically an evaluative adjective—it colors a noun (argument, tone, evidence, claim). 搭配：a congruous argument / tone / claim; strikingly / rather congruous; congruous enough to... Sentence frame: Her congruous ______ surprised the reviewers. （名詞請選能被「連貫的；一致的」修飾者，如 approach / critique / silence。）
Example · TTS
His congruous explanation made the complex idea easier to follow. （連貫的；一致的）
詳細 · 幽默聯想庫 S3a 補錄
conjecture
推測；臆測
英文釋義：推測；臆測
用法／搭配：結論仍是臆測，不是證明。
Example · TTS
The conclusion is still conjecture, not proof. （推測；臆測）
詳細 · 複習詞、救命800、紅寶書、重要詞
conjure
v. 在腦海中浮現，想起
英文釋義：to form a mental picture of
相似詞：image, envisage
派生詞：conjurer n., conjuration n., conjuror n., conjury n., conjuring n.
形近詞：conjure = recall or 變魔法 ｜ conjecture 推測 = speculate ｜ curt 簡短的，簡單粗暴的 ｜ curb 限制抑制，馬路牙子
用法／搭配：conjure up the memories of 回想起……的記憶
Example · TTS
He conjured wild birds in the air. （在腦海中浮現，想起）
詳細 · GRE3000、紅寶書
connive
共謀；縱容
英文釋義：encourage or assent to illegally or criminally; form intrigues (for) in an underhand manner
相似詞：scheme, intrigue
派生詞：connivance n.
形近詞：conceive 設想構想 ｜ connive 共謀=collude ｜ concise 簡明扼要 ｜ deceive 欺騙
用法／搭配：核心義：to encourage or assent to illegally or criminally。中文錨點：共謀；縱容。GRE tip: treat "connive" as an action verb—ask who does what to whom, and whether the tone is neutral or charged. 搭配：to connive sth; refuse / choose / begin to connive; the conniving of X Sentence frame: The committee decided to connive ______ after ______. （造句時把空格填成符合「共謀；縱容」的對象與原因。）
Example · TTS
In the end, they chose to connive what they had once defended. （共謀；縱容）
詳細 · 幽默聯想庫 P2-pending 補錄
conscience
良心
英文釋義：良心
用法／搭配：研究者良心應阻止 p 值操弄。
Example · TTS
A researcher's conscience should stop p-hacking. （良心）
詳細 · GRE3000
conscientious
仔細的；一絲不苟的
英文釋義：characterized by extreme care and great effort; guided by or in accordance with conscience or sense of right and wrong
相似詞：painstaking, scrupulous
相反詞：careless, negligent, unconscientious
派生詞：conscientiousness n., conscience n.
用法／搭配：核心義：characterized by extreme care and great effort。中文錨點：仔細的；一絲不苟的。GRE tip: "conscientious" is typically an evaluative adjective—it colors a noun (argument, tone, evidence, claim). 搭配：a conscientious argument / tone / claim; strikingly / rather conscientious; conscientious enough to... Sentence frame: Her conscientious ______ surprised the reviewers. （名詞請選能被「仔細的；一絲不苟的」修飾者，如 approach / critique / silence。）
Example · TTS
A conscientious decision to speak out about injustice. （仔細的；一絲不苟的）
詳細 · 填空1300
conscionable
憑良心的；正直的
英文釋義：acceptable to your conscience
用法／搭配：核心義：acceptable to your conscience。中文錨點：憑良心的；正直的。GRE tip: "conscionable" is typically an evaluative adjective—it colors a noun (argument, tone, evidence, claim). 搭配：a conscionable argument / tone / claim; strikingly / rather conscionable; conscionable enough to... Sentence frame: Her conscionable ______ surprised the reviewers. （名詞請選能被「憑良心的；正直的」修飾者，如 approach / critique / silence。）
Example · TTS
The critic noted her conscionable approach to the evidence. （憑良心的；正直的）
詳細 · 紅寶書
conscript
徵兵｜教學補註：someone who is drafted into military service
英文釋義：someone who is drafted into military service; enroll into service compulsorily
相似詞：draftee, inductee
相反詞：volunteer
派生詞：conscription n.
用法／搭配：核心義：someone who is drafted into military service。中文錨點：徵兵｜教學補註：someone who is drafted into military service。GRE tip: "conscript" often names an abstract idea—look for of-phrases and whether it is countable in context. 搭配：the conscript of X; a sense / degree / lack of conscript; amid / despite conscript Sentence frame: The debate turns on the conscript of ______. （空格填入與「徵兵｜教學補註：someone who is drafted into military service」相關的對象。）
Example · TTS
The men were conscripted. （徵兵）
詳細 · 紅寶書
consecrate
奉獻｜教學補註：appoint to a clerical posts
英文釋義：appoint to a clerical posts; give entirely to a specific person, activity, or cause
相似詞：ordain, ordinate, order, give, dedicate, commit
相反詞：desecrate, desecrated
派生詞：consecration n.
用法／搭配：核心義：to appoint to a clerical posts。中文錨點：奉獻｜教學補註：appoint to a clerical posts。GRE tip: treat "consecrate" as an action verb—ask who does what to whom, and whether the tone is neutral or charged. 搭配：to consecrate sth; refuse / choose / begin to consecrate; the consecrating of X Sentence frame: The committee decided to consecrate ______ after ______. （造句時把空格填成符合「奉獻｜教學補註：appoint to a clerical posts」的對象與原因。）
Example · TTS
Consecrate your life to the church. （奉獻）
詳細 · 幽默聯想庫 S3a 補錄
consensus
共識
英文釋義：共識
用法／搭配：共識可能落後更好證據。
Example · TTS
Consensus can lag behind better evidence. （共識）
詳細 · 幽默聯想庫 S3a 補錄
consent
同意；許可
英文釋義：同意；許可
用法／搭配：資料連結前記錄同意。
Example · TTS
Document consent before data linkage. （同意；許可）
詳細 · 複習詞、紅寶書
consequential
重要的；自傲的
英文釋義：having important issues or results
相似詞：eventful
相反詞：uneventful
派生詞：consequence n.
用法／搭配：核心義：having important issues or results。中文錨點：重要的；自傲的。GRE tip: "consequential" is typically an evaluative adjective—it colors a noun (argument, tone, evidence, claim). 搭配：a consequential argument / tone / claim; strikingly / rather consequential; consequential enough to... Sentence frame: Her consequential ______ surprised the reviewers. （名詞請選能被「重要的；自傲的」修飾者，如 approach / critique / silence。）
Example · TTS
The year's only really consequential legislation. （重要的；自傲的）
詳細 · 紅寶書
consign
委託；託運
英文釋義：commit forever; commit irrevocably; give over to another for care or safekeeping
相似詞：charge
相反詞：calm, discharge, pay cash
派生詞：consignment n., consignor n., consigner n., consignee n.
用法／搭配：核心義：to commit forever。中文錨點：委託；託運。GRE tip: treat "consign" as an action verb—ask who does what to whom, and whether the tone is neutral or charged. 搭配：to consign sth; refuse / choose / begin to consign; the consigning of X Sentence frame: The committee decided to consign ______ after ______. （造句時把空格填成符合「委託；託運」的對象與原因。）
Example · TTS
Consign your baggage. （委託；託運）
詳細 · 救命800
consilience
n. 融合｜教學補註：the linking together of principles from different disciplines
英文釋義：the linking together of principles from different disciplines
用法／搭配：consilience of inductions 歸納的融合
Example · TTS
In academic English, writers may refer to the consilience of inductions. （融合）
詳細 · 幽默聯想庫 P3-pending-b03 補錄
consistency
一致性
英文釋義：一致性
用法／搭配：考意錨點：一致性
Example · TTS
On the exam, consistency most nearly means a sense of "一致性". （一致性）
詳細 · GRE3000、複習詞、紅寶書
console
安慰；撫慰
英文釋義：a small table fixed to a wall or designed to stand against a wall; a scientific instrument consisting of displays and an input device that an operator can use to monitor and control a system (especially a computer system)
相似詞：cabinet, comfort, soothe, solace
相反詞：discomfort, irritate
派生詞：consolable adj., consolatory adj., consolation n.
形近詞：conciliate 安撫，使息怒，調解 ｜ reconcile 和解，使和好 ｜ console 撫慰，安慰
用法／搭配：核心義：a small table fixed to a wall or designed to stand against a wall。中文錨點：安慰；撫慰。GRE tip: "console" often names an abstract idea—look for of-phrases and whether it is countable in context. 搭配：the console of X; a sense / degree / lack of console; amid / despite console Sentence frame: The debate turns on the console of ______. （空格填入與「安慰；撫慰」相關的對象。）
Example · TTS
The bust of Napoleon stood on a console. （安慰；撫慰）
詳細 · GRE3000、救命800、紅寶書
consonant
adj. 和諧一致的
英文釋義：being in agreement or harmony
相似詞：compatible, congruous
相反詞：vowel, incompatible, incongruous
派生詞：consonantal adj., consonance n.
用法／搭配：consonant with the government’s declared aims 和政府宣稱的目標一致
Example · TTS
Consider this case: consonant with the government’s declared aims. （和諧一致的）
詳細 · 幽默聯想庫 S3a 補錄
conspicuous
顯眼的；引人注目的
英文釋義：顯眼的；引人注目的
用法／搭配：資料中的缺口非常顯眼。
Example · TTS
The gap in the data is conspicuous. （顯眼的；引人注目的）
詳細 · 幽默聯想庫 P2-pending 補錄
conspiracy
陰謀
英文釋義：陰謀
用法／搭配：沒有陰謀——只有缺文件。
Example · TTS
There was no conspiracy—only missing docs. （陰謀）
詳細 · 救命800、紅寶書
conspire
v. 祕謀串通｜教學補註：to plan together secretly to commit an illegal or wrongful act
英文釋義：to plan together secretly to commit an illegal or wrongful act
相似詞：contrive, collude, intrigue
派生詞：conspirative adj., conspirator n., conspiracy n.
用法／搭配：conspire to abscond 密謀潛逃
Example · TTS
The two companies conspired to cause the value of the stock to fall. （祕謀串通）
詳細 · 紅寶書
consternation
驚愕｜教學補註：fear resulting from the awareness of danger
英文釋義：fear resulting from the awareness of danger
相似詞：alarm, dismay
相反詞：elate
用法／搭配：核心義：fear resulting from the awareness of danger。中文錨點：驚愕｜教學補註：fear resulting from the awareness of danger。GRE tip: "consternation" often names an abstract idea—look for of-phrases and whether it is countable in context. 搭配：the consternation of X; a sense / degree / lack of consternation; amid / despite consternation Sentence frame: The debate turns on the consternation of ______. （空格填入與「驚愕｜教學補註：fear resulting from the awareness of danger」相關的對象。）
Example · TTS
A clear sense of consternation is crucial to understanding the argument. （驚愕）
詳細 · 幽默聯想庫 S3a 補錄
constitute
構成；設立
英文釋義：構成；設立
用法／搭配：這些題項構成困擾指數。
Example · TTS
These items constitute the distress index. （構成；設立）
詳細 · 紅寶書
constitution
憲法｜教學補註：law determining the fundamental political principles of a government
英文釋義：law determining the fundamental political principles of a government; the act of forming or establishing something
相似詞：establishment, formation, organization, organisation, composition, makeup
派生詞：constitutionalize v., constitute v.
用法／搭配：核心義：law determining the fundamental political principles of a government。中文錨點：憲法｜教學補註：law determining the fundamental political principles of a government。GRE tip: "constitution" often names an abstract idea—look for of-phrases and whether it is countable in context. 搭配：the constitution of X; a sense / degree / lack of constitution; amid / despite constitution Sentence frame: The debate turns on the constitution of ______. （空格填入與「憲法｜教學補註：law determining the fundamental political principles of a government」相關的對象。）
Example · TTS
The constitution of a PTA group last year. （憲法）
詳細 · 幽默聯想庫 S3a 補錄
constraint
約束；限制
英文釋義：約束；限制
用法／搭配：預算是樣本量硬約束。
Example · TTS
Budget is a hard constraint on sample size. （約束；限制）
詳細 · 幽默聯想庫 S3a 補錄
construct
建造；構念
英文釋義：建造；構念
用法／搭配：選題目前先定義構念。
Example · TTS
Define the construct before choosing items. （建造；構念）
詳細 · 幽默聯想庫 S3a 補錄
construction
建造；解釋建構
英文釋義：建造；解釋建構
用法／搭配：該法律解釋過度拉伸文本。
Example · TTS
That legal construction stretches the text. （建造；解釋建構）
詳細 · 複習詞、救命800
construe
v. 理解｜教學補註：to understand in a particular way
英文釋義：to understand in a particular way
相似詞：interpret
派生詞：misconstrue v.誤解
用法／搭配：construe the approach as a hostile act 把這種方法理解爲一種不友善的行爲
Example · TTS
In that case, they had to construe the approach as a hostile act. （理解）
詳細 · 紅寶書
consul
領事｜教學補註：a diplomat appointed by a government to protect its commercial interests and ...
英文釋義：a diplomat appointed by a government to protect its commercial interests and help its citizens in a foreign country
派生詞：consular adj., consulship n.
用法／搭配：核心義：a diplomat appointed by a government to protect its commercial interests and help its citizens in a foreign country。中文錨點：領事｜教學補註：a diplomat appointed by a government to protect its commercial interests and。GRE tip: "consul" often names an abstract idea—look for of-phrases and whether it is countable in context. 搭配：the consul of X; a sense / degree / lack of consul; amid / despite consul Sentence frame: The debate turns on the consul of ______. （空格填入與「領事｜教學補註：a diplomat appointed by a government to protect its commercial interests and」相關的對象。）
Example · TTS
A clear sense of consul is crucial to understanding the argument. （領事）
詳細 · 幽默聯想庫 P4-pending-b02 補錄
consulate
領事館
英文釋義：領事館
用法／搭配：考意錨點：領事館
Example · TTS
On the exam, consulate most nearly means a sense of "領事館". （領事館）
詳細 · 幽默聯想庫 P2-pending 補錄
consult
諮詢
英文釋義：諮詢
用法／搭配：耍聰明前先諮詢統計師。
Example · TTS
Consult a statistician before clever tricks. （諮詢）
詳細 · 幽默聯想庫 P4-pending-b02 補錄
consultancy
顧問業
英文釋義：顧問業
用法／搭配：考意錨點：顧問業
Example · TTS
On the exam, consultancy most nearly means a sense of "顧問業". （顧問業）
詳細 · 幽默聯想庫 P2-pending 補錄
consultant
顧問
英文釋義：顧問
用法／搭配：顧問取代不了你的預註冊。
Example · TTS
A consultant cannot replace your prereg. （顧問）
詳細 · GRE3000、救命800、紅寶書
consummate
adj. 完美的｜教學補註：perfect, extremely skillful
英文釋義：perfect, extremely skillful
相似詞：flawless, impeccable, accomplished, supreme
相反詞：flawed, faulty
派生詞：consummation n.
用法／搭配：consummate skill 完美的技巧
Example · TTS
A consummate performance. （完美的）
詳細 · 救命800
contagious
adj. 有感染力的
英文釋義：exciting a similar feeling
相似詞：catching, spreading, epidemic
相反詞：unhitch, fold, gather, ecdemic, endemic
派生詞：contagion n.
用法／搭配：Laughing is contagious. 笑是有感染力的。
Example · TTS
A contagious grin. （有感染力的）
詳細 · 幽默聯想庫 S3a 補錄
contain
包含；遏制
英文釋義：包含；遏制
用法／搭配：模型無法裝下所有脈絡因素。
Example · TTS
The model cannot contain every contextual factor. （包含；遏制）
詳細 · GRE3000、複習詞、紅寶書
contaminate
污染｜教學補註：make impure
英文釋義：make impure; make radioactive by adding radioactive material
相似詞：pollute, foul
相反詞：decontaminate
派生詞：contaminative adj., contamination n., contaminant n.
用法／搭配：核心義：to make impure。中文錨點：污染｜教學補註：make impure。GRE tip: treat "contaminate" as an action verb—ask who does what to whom, and whether the tone is neutral or charged. 搭配：to contaminate sth; refuse / choose / begin to contaminate; the contaminating of X Sentence frame: The committee decided to contaminate ______ after ______. （造句時把空格填成符合「污染｜教學補註：make impure」的對象與原因。）
Example · TTS
Don't drink the water--it's contaminated. （污染）
詳細 · 複習詞、紅寶書
contempt
蔑視｜教學補註：lack of respect accompanied by a feeling of intense dislike
英文釋義：lack of respect accompanied by a feeling of intense dislike; a manner that is generally disrespectful and contemptuous
相似詞：disdain, scorn, despite, disrespect
相反詞：esteem, respect
派生詞：contemptuous adj.
用法／搭配：核心義：lack of respect accompanied by a feeling of intense dislike。中文錨點：蔑視｜教學補註：lack of respect accompanied by a feeling of intense dislike。GRE tip: "contempt" often names an abstract idea—look for of-phrases and whether it is countable in context. 搭配：the contempt of X; a sense / degree / lack of contempt; amid / despite contempt Sentence frame: The debate turns on the contempt of ______. （空格填入與「蔑視｜教學補註：lack of respect accompanied by a feeling of intense dislike」相關的對象。）
Example · TTS
He was held in contempt. （蔑視）
詳細 · 複習詞、紅寶書
contemptible
輕視的；可鄙的
英文釋義：deserving of contempt or scorn
相反詞：estimable
派生詞：contemptibility n.
用法／搭配：核心義：deserving of contempt or scorn。中文錨點：輕視的；可鄙的。GRE tip: "contemptible" is typically an evaluative adjective—it colors a noun (argument, tone, evidence, claim). 搭配：a contemptible argument / tone / claim; strikingly / rather contemptible; contemptible enough to... Sentence frame: Her contemptible ______ surprised the reviewers. （名詞請選能被「輕視的；可鄙的」修飾者，如 approach / critique / silence。）
Example · TTS
The critic noted her contemptible approach to the evidence. （輕視的；可鄙的）
詳細 · 複習詞、紅寶書
contemptuous
傲慢的；自大的
英文釋義：expressing extreme contempt
相似詞：disdainful, insulting, scornful
派生詞：contempt n., contemptuousness n.
用法／搭配：核心義：expressing extreme contempt。中文錨點：傲慢的；自大的。GRE tip: "contemptuous" is typically an evaluative adjective—it colors a noun (argument, tone, evidence, claim). 搭配：a contemptuous argument / tone / claim; strikingly / rather contemptuous; contemptuous enough to... Sentence frame: Her contemptuous ______ surprised the reviewers. （名詞請選能被「傲慢的；自大的」修飾者，如 approach / critique / silence。）
Example · TTS
The critic noted her contemptuous approach to the evidence. （傲慢的；自大的）
詳細 · 紅寶書
contend
競爭｜教學補註：maintain or assert
英文釋義：maintain or assert; have an argument about something
相似詞：postulate, argue, debate, fence, contest, repugn
相反詞：obviate
派生詞：contention n., contender n.
形近詞：contest ｜ contend: 競爭, 爭論 ｜ content 內容，滿足 ｜ distend 膨脹
用法／搭配：核心義：to maintain or assert。中文錨點：競爭｜教學補註：maintain or assert。GRE tip: treat "contend" as an action verb—ask who does what to whom, and whether the tone is neutral or charged. 搭配：to contend sth; refuse / choose / begin to contend; the contending of X Sentence frame: The committee decided to contend ______ after ______. （造句時把空格填成符合「競爭｜教學補註：maintain or assert」的對象與原因。）
Example · TTS
Militant groups are contending for control of the country. （競爭）
詳細 · GRE3000、救命800、紅寶書
contentious
adj. 引起爭論的
英文釋義：likely to cause debate
相似詞：controversial, disputatious, polemical
相反詞：agreeable, pacific, uncontroversial
派生詞：contention n., contentiousness n.
用法／搭配：contentious contents in a movie 電影中引發爭論的內容
Example · TTS
A style described as abrasive and contentious. （引起爭論的）
詳細 · 紅寶書
contiguous
毗鄰的｜教學補註：very close or connected in space or time
英文釋義：very close or connected in space or time; connecting without a break; within a common boundary
相似詞：immediate, conterminous, adjacent, neighboring
相反詞：mediate
派生詞：contiguousness n., contiguity n.
用法／搭配：核心義：very close or connected in space or time。中文錨點：毗鄰的｜教學補註：very close or connected in space or time。GRE tip: "contiguous" is typically an evaluative adjective—it colors a noun (argument, tone, evidence, claim). 搭配：a contiguous argument / tone / claim; strikingly / rather contiguous; contiguous enough to... Sentence frame: Her contiguous ______ surprised the reviewers. （名詞請選能被「毗鄰的｜教學補註：very close or connected in space or time」修飾者，如 approach / critique / silence。）
Example · TTS
Utah and the contiguous state of Idaho. （毗鄰的）
詳細 · 幽默聯想庫 S3a 補錄
continent
大陸；克制的（古）
英文釋義：大陸；克制的（古）
用法／搭配：結果跨大陸未必不經適應就成立。
Example · TTS
Results may not travel across continents without adaptation. （大陸；克制的（古））
詳細 · 填空1300、救命800
contingent
adj. 取決於｜教學補註：depending on something else
英文釋義：depending on something else
相似詞：detail
派生詞：contingency n.
用法／搭配：A is contingent on B A 取決於 B
Example · TTS
The results of confession were not contingent, they were certain. （取決於）
詳細 · 幽默聯想庫 S3a 補錄
contort
使扭曲變形
英文釋義：使扭曲變形
用法／搭配：他把法條解釋扭到認不出原樣。
Example · TTS
He contorted the statute beyond recognition. （使扭曲變形）
詳細 · 幽默聯想庫 S3a 補錄
contradict
反駁；矛盾
英文釋義：反駁；矛盾
用法／搭配：新資料可能矛盾於鍾愛模型。
Example · TTS
New data may contradict a cherished model. （反駁；矛盾）
詳細 · 幽默聯想庫 S3a 補錄
contradiction
矛盾
英文釋義：矛盾
用法／搭配：統合分析前先處理矛盾。
Example · TTS
Resolve contradiction before meta-analysis. （矛盾）
詳細 · 幽默聯想庫 S3a 補錄
contravene
違反；抵觸
英文釋義：違反；抵觸
用法／搭配：隱匿排除抵觸協議。
Example · TTS
Hidden exclusions contravene the protocol. （違反；抵觸）
詳細 · 救命800、紅寶書
contrite
adj. 後悔的｜教學補註：feeling sorry for something bad that you have done
英文釋義：feeling sorry for something bad that you have done
相似詞：penitent
相反詞：unrepentant, defiant, impenitent
派生詞：contriteness n.
形近詞：trite 陳腐的 ｜ contrite 懊悔的 ｜ compunction 愧疚
用法／搭配：a contrite apology 悔悟的道歉
Example · TTS
It was a contrite apology. （後悔的）
詳細 · 紅寶書
contrive
設計；發明
英文釋義：make or work out a plan for; devise; come up with (an idea, plan, explanation, theory, or principle) after a mental effort
相似詞：plan, project, design, invent, devise, excogitate
派生詞：contriver n., contrivance n.
用法／搭配：核心義：to make or work out a plan for。中文錨點：設計；發明。GRE tip: treat "contrive" as an action verb—ask who does what to whom, and whether the tone is neutral or charged. 搭配：to contrive sth; refuse / choose / begin to contrive; the contriving of X Sentence frame: The committee decided to contrive ______ after ______. （造句時把空格填成符合「設計；發明」的對象與原因。）
Example · TTS
They contrived to murder their boss. （設計；發明）
詳細 · 複習詞、紅寶書
control
抑制｜教學補註：power to direct or determine
英文釋義：power to direct or determine; a relation of constraint of one entity (thing or person or group) by another
相似詞：dominance, ascendance, ascendence, ascendancy, ascendency, restraint
相反詞：unrestraint
用法／搭配：核心義：power to direct or determine。中文錨點：抑制｜教學補註：power to direct or determine。GRE tip: "control" often names an abstract idea—look for of-phrases and whether it is countable in context. 搭配：the control of X; a sense / degree / lack of control; amid / despite control Sentence frame: The debate turns on the control of ______. （空格填入與「抑制｜教學補註：power to direct or determine」相關的對象。）
Example · TTS
Do you control these data? （抑制）
詳細 · 幽默聯想庫 S3a 補錄
controversy
爭議
英文釋義：爭議
用法／搭配：爭議聚焦在如何定義傷害。
Example · TTS
The controversy turned on how to define harm. （爭議）
詳細 · 複習詞、紅寶書
controvert
反對；駁斥
英文釋義：be resistant to; prove to be false or incorrect
相似詞：oppose, contradict, refute, rebut
相反詞：affirm, confirm, corroborate
用法／搭配：核心義：to be resistant to。中文錨點：反對；駁斥。GRE tip: treat "controvert" as an action verb—ask who does what to whom, and whether the tone is neutral or charged. 搭配：to controvert sth; refuse / choose / begin to controvert; the controverting of X Sentence frame: The committee decided to controvert ______ after ______. （造句時把空格填成符合「反對；駁斥」的對象與原因。）
Example · TTS
In the end, they chose to controvert what they had once defended. （反對；駁斥）
詳細 · GRE3000、紅寶書
contumacious
反抗的；頑固的
英文釋義：wilfully obstinate; stubbornly disobedient
派生詞：contumacy n.
用法／搭配：核心義：wilfully obstinate。中文錨點：反抗的；頑固的。GRE tip: "contumacious" is typically an evaluative adjective—it colors a noun (argument, tone, evidence, claim). 搭配：a contumacious argument / tone / claim; strikingly / rather contumacious; contumacious enough to... Sentence frame: Her contumacious ______ surprised the reviewers. （名詞請選能被「反抗的；頑固的」修飾者，如 approach / critique / silence。）
Example · TTS
The critic noted her contumacious approach to the evidence. （反抗的；頑固的）
詳細 · 紅寶書
contumacy
反抗｜教學補註：willful refusal to appear before a court or comply with a court order
英文釋義：willful refusal to appear before a court or comply with a court order; can result in a finding of contempt of court; obstinate rebelliousness and insubordination; resistance to authority
派生詞：contumacious adj.
用法／搭配：核心義：willful refusal to appear before a court or comply with a court order。中文錨點：反抗｜教學補註：willful refusal to appear before a court or comply with a court order。GRE tip: "contumacy" often names an abstract idea—look for of-phrases and whether it is countable in context. 搭配：the contumacy of X; a sense / degree / lack of contumacy; amid / despite contumacy Sentence frame: The debate turns on the contumacy of ______. （空格填入與「反抗｜教學補註：willful refusal to appear before a court or comply with a court order」相關的對象。）
Example · TTS
A clear sense of contumacy is crucial to understanding the argument. （反抗）
詳細 · 複習詞、救命800、紅寶書
conundrum
n. 謎｜教學補註：mystery
英文釋義：mystery
相似詞：enigma riddle
相反詞：clarity, certainty
用法／搭配：a difficult conundrum even for the experts 一道即便是專家也束手無策的難題
Example · TTS
The debate focused on a difficult conundrum even for the experts. （謎）
詳細 · GRE3000
convalesce
漸漸痊癒；康復
英文釋義：get over an illness or shock
相似詞：recuperate, recover
相反詞：deteriorate
派生詞：convalescent adj., convalescence n.
用法／搭配：核心義：to get over an illness or shock。中文錨點：漸漸痊癒；康復。GRE tip: treat "convalesce" as an action verb—ask who does what to whom, and whether the tone is neutral or charged. 搭配：to convalesce sth; refuse / choose / begin to convalesce; the convalescing of X Sentence frame: The committee decided to convalesce ______ after ______. （造句時把空格填成符合「漸漸痊癒；康復」的對象與原因。）
Example · TTS
In the end, they chose to convalesce what they had once defended. （漸漸痊癒；康復）
詳細 · 複習詞、紅寶書
convalescent
康復的；回覆的
英文釋義：a person who is recovering from illness; returning to health after illness or debility
相似詞：recovering
相反詞：deteriorate
派生詞：convalesce v., convalescence n.
用法／搭配：核心義：a person who is recovering from illness。中文錨點：康復的；回覆的。GRE tip: "convalescent" often names an abstract idea—look for of-phrases and whether it is countable in context. 搭配：the convalescent of X; a sense / degree / lack of convalescent; amid / despite convalescent Sentence frame: The debate turns on the convalescent of ______. （空格填入與「康復的；回覆的」相關的對象。）
Example · TTS
Convalescent children are difficult to keep in bed. （康復的；回覆的）
詳細 · 紅寶書
convene
集合｜教學補註：meet formally
英文釋義：meet formally; call together
相似詞：convoke
派生詞：convention n., convening n., convener n.
用法／搭配：核心義：to meet formally。中文錨點：集合｜教學補註：meet formally。GRE tip: treat "convene" as an action verb—ask who does what to whom, and whether the tone is neutral or charged. 搭配：to convene sth; refuse / choose / begin to convene; the convening of X Sentence frame: The committee decided to convene ______ after ______. （造句時把空格填成符合「集合｜教學補註：meet formally」的對象與原因。）
Example · TTS
The students were convened in the auditorium. （集合）
詳細 · 幽默聯想庫 S3a 補錄
convenient
方便的
英文釋義：方便的
用法／搭配：方便樣本限制外部推論。
Example · TTS
Convenient samples limit external claims. （方便的）
詳細 · 幽默聯想庫 P2-pending 補錄
converge
匯合；收斂
英文釋義：匯合；收斂
用法／搭配：估計應跨規格收斂。
Example · TTS
Estimates should converge across specs. （匯合；收斂）
詳細 · GRE3000、救命800
conversant
adj. 熟悉的｜教學補註：having frequent or familiar association
英文釋義：having frequent or familiar association
相似詞：acquainted, well-informed, versed
派生詞：conversancy n., conversance n.
用法／搭配：conversant in several languages 熟練掌握多種語言
Example · TTS
Conversant with business trends. （熟悉的）
詳細 · 紅寶書
converse
相反；交流
英文釋義：a proposition obtained by conversion; carry on a conversation
相似詞：discourse, reversed, transposed
派生詞：conversation n.
用法／搭配：核心義：a proposition obtained by conversion。中文錨點：相反；交流。GRE tip: "converse" often names an abstract idea—look for of-phrases and whether it is countable in context. 搭配：the converse of X; a sense / degree / lack of converse; amid / despite converse Sentence frame: The debate turns on the converse of ______. （空格填入與「相反；交流」相關的對象。）
Example · TTS
`parental' and `filial' are converse terms. （相反；交流）
詳細 · 紅寶書
convict
證明有罪｜教學補註：a person serving a sentence in a jail or prison
英文釋義：a person serving a sentence in a jail or prison; a person who has been convicted of a criminal offense
相似詞：con, inmate, yardbird
相反詞：acquit
派生詞：conviction n.
用法／搭配：核心義：a person serving a sentence in a jail or prison。中文錨點：證明有罪｜教學補註：a person serving a sentence in a jail or prison。GRE tip: "convict" often names an abstract idea—look for of-phrases and whether it is countable in context. 搭配：the convict of X; a sense / degree / lack of convict; amid / despite convict Sentence frame: The debate turns on the convict of ______. （空格填入與「證明有罪｜教學補註：a person serving a sentence in a jail or prison」相關的對象。）
Example · TTS
The man was convicted of fraud and sentenced. （證明有罪）
詳細 · GRE3000
conviction
深信不疑｜教學補註：an unshakable belief in something without need for proof or evidence
英文釋義：an unshakable belief in something without need for proof or evidence; (criminal law) a final judgment of guilty in a criminal case and the punishment that is imposed
相似詞：condemnation, sentence
相反詞：acquittal
派生詞：convict v.
用法／搭配：核心義：an unshakable belief in something without need for proof or evidence。中文錨點：深信不疑｜教學補註：an unshakable belief in something without need for proof or evidence。GRE tip: "conviction" often names an abstract idea—look for of-phrases and whether it is countable in context. 搭配：the conviction of X; a sense / degree / lack of conviction; amid / despite conviction Sentence frame: The debate turns on the conviction of ______. （空格填入與「深信不疑｜教學補註：an unshakable belief in something without need for proof or evidence」相關的對象。）
Example · TTS
The conviction came as no surprise. （深信不疑）
詳細 · 複習詞、紅寶書
convoke
召集｜教學補註：call together
英文釋義：call together
相似詞：convene
派生詞：convocation n.
用法／搭配：核心義：to call together。中文錨點：召集｜教學補註：call together。GRE tip: treat "convoke" as an action verb—ask who does what to whom, and whether the tone is neutral or charged. 搭配：to convoke sth; refuse / choose / begin to convoke; the convoking of X Sentence frame: The committee decided to convoke ______ after ______. （造句時把空格填成符合「召集｜教學補註：call together」的對象與原因。）
Example · TTS
In the end, they chose to convoke what they had once defended. （召集）
詳細 · 紅寶書
convoy
護送｜教學補註：a procession of land vehicles traveling together
英文釋義：a procession of land vehicles traveling together; a collection of merchant ships with an escort of warships
用法／搭配：核心義：a procession of land vehicles traveling together。中文錨點：護送｜教學補註：a procession of land vehicles traveling together。GRE tip: "convoy" often names an abstract idea—look for of-phrases and whether it is countable in context. 搭配：the convoy of X; a sense / degree / lack of convoy; amid / despite convoy Sentence frame: The debate turns on the convoy of ______. （空格填入與「護送｜教學補註：a procession of land vehicles traveling together」相關的對象。）
Example · TTS
The warships convoyed the merchant ships across the Pacific. （護送）
詳細 · 複習詞、紅寶書
convulse
抽搐；震撼
英文釋義：make someone convulse with laughter; be overcome with laughter
相似詞：thresh, thrash, slash, toss, jactitate
派生詞：convulsive adj., convulsion n.
用法／搭配：核心義：to make someone convulse with laughter。中文錨點：抽搐；震撼。GRE tip: treat "convulse" as an action verb—ask who does what to whom, and whether the tone is neutral or charged. 搭配：to convulse sth; refuse / choose / begin to convulse; the convulsing of X Sentence frame: The committee decided to convulse ______ after ______. （造句時把空格填成符合「抽搐；震撼」的對象與原因。）
Example · TTS
Earthquakes convulsed the countryside. （抽搐；震撼）
詳細 · 救命800
copious
adj. 大量的｜教學補註：large in quantity
英文釋義：large in quantity
相似詞：plentiful, abundant, ample, bountiful
相反詞：scarce, sparse, meager
派生詞：copiousness n.
用法／搭配：a copious harvest 大豐收
Example · TTS
She took copious notes. （大量的）
詳細 · 紅寶書
cordiality
真摯｜教學補註：a cordial disposition
英文釋義：a cordial disposition
相似詞：amity
派生詞：cordial adj.
用法／搭配：核心義：a cordial disposition。中文錨點：真摯｜教學補註：a cordial disposition。GRE tip: "cordiality" often names an abstract idea—look for of-phrases and whether it is countable in context. 搭配：the cordiality of X; a sense / degree / lack of cordiality; amid / despite cordiality Sentence frame: The debate turns on the cordiality of ______. （空格填入與「真摯｜教學補註：a cordial disposition」相關的對象。）
Example · TTS
A clear sense of cordiality is crucial to understanding the argument. （真摯）
詳細 · 紅寶書
coronation
加冕｜教學補註：the ceremony of installing a new monarch
英文釋義：the ceremony of installing a new monarch
相似詞：enthronement, enthronization, enthronisation, investiture
派生詞：coronate v.
用法／搭配：核心義：the ceremony of installing a new monarch。中文錨點：加冕｜教學補註：the ceremony of installing a new monarch。GRE tip: "coronation" often names an abstract idea—look for of-phrases and whether it is countable in context. 搭配：the coronation of X; a sense / degree / lack of coronation; amid / despite coronation Sentence frame: The debate turns on the coronation of ______. （空格填入與「加冕｜教學補註：the ceremony of installing a new monarch」相關的對象。）
Example · TTS
A clear sense of coronation is crucial to understanding the argument. （加冕）
詳細 · 複習詞、紅寶書
corporeal
肉體的｜教學補註：having material or physical form or substance
英文釋義：having material or physical form or substance; - Benjamin Jowett; affecting or characteristic of the body as opposed to the mind or spirit
相似詞：material, bodily, corporal, somatic
相反詞：incorporeal
派生詞：corporeality n.
用法／搭配：核心義：having material or physical form or substance。中文錨點：肉體的｜教學補註：having material or physical form or substance。GRE tip: "corporeal" is typically an evaluative adjective—it colors a noun (argument, tone, evidence, claim). 搭配：a corporeal argument / tone / claim; strikingly / rather corporeal; corporeal enough to... Sentence frame: Her corporeal ______ surprised the reviewers. （名詞請選能被「肉體的｜教學補註：having material or physical form or substance」修飾者，如 approach / critique / silence。）
Example · TTS
That which is created is of necessity corporeal and visible and tangible. （肉體的）
詳細 · 幽默聯想庫 P2-pending 補錄
correct
正確的；改正
英文釋義：正確的；改正
用法／搭配：公開改正紀錄。
Example · TTS
Correct the record publicly. （正確的；改正）
詳細 · 幽默聯想庫 P2-pending 補錄
correction
勘誤；改正
英文釋義：勘誤；改正
用法／搭配：及時勘誤是學術。
Example · TTS
A timely correction is scholarship. （勘誤；改正）
詳細 · 救命800
corroborate
v. 證實｜教學補註：provide evidence to support something
英文釋義：provide evidence to support something
相似詞：substantiate, buttress
相反詞：contradict, refute, negate, disprove
派生詞：corroborative adj., corroboratory adj., corroboration n.
用法／搭配：corroborate these results 證實這些結果
Example · TTS
In that case, they had to corroborate these results. （證實）
詳細 · 紅寶書
corrugate
起皺｜教學補註：fold into ridges
英文釋義：fold into ridges
派生詞：corrugation n.
用法／搭配：核心義：to fold into ridges。中文錨點：起皺｜教學補註：fold into ridges。GRE tip: treat "corrugate" as an action verb—ask who does what to whom, and whether the tone is neutral or charged. 搭配：to corrugate sth; refuse / choose / begin to corrugate; the corrugating of X Sentence frame: The committee decided to corrugate ______ after ______. （造句時把空格填成符合「起皺｜教學補註：fold into ridges」的對象與原因。）
Example · TTS
Corrugate iron. （起皺）
詳細 · GRE3000
corrugated
有褶皺的｜教學補註：fold into ridges
英文釋義：fold into ridges; shaped into alternating parallel grooves and ridges
相似詞：corrugate
用法／搭配：核心義：to fold into ridges。中文錨點：有褶皺的｜教學補註：fold into ridges。GRE tip: treat "corrugated" as an action verb—ask who does what to whom, and whether the tone is neutral or charged. 搭配：to corrugated sth; refuse / choose / begin to corrugated; the corrugatedding of X Sentence frame: The committee decided to corrugated ______ after ______. （造句時把空格填成符合「有褶皺的｜教學補註：fold into ridges」的對象與原因。）
Example · TTS
The surface of the ocean was rippled and corrugated. （有褶皺的）
詳細 · 幽默聯想庫 S3a 補錄
corrupt
腐敗的；使敗壞
英文釋義：腐敗的；使敗壞
用法／搭配：腐敗誘因扭曲測量。
Example · TTS
Corrupt incentives distort measurement. （腐敗的；使敗壞）
詳細 · 幽默聯想庫 P3-pending-b02 補錄
corruptibility
可腐化
英文釋義：可腐化
用法／搭配：GRE 提示：corruptibility 約「可腐化」——抓住語氣。
Example · TTS
GRE tip: corruptibility ~ 可腐化; keep the tone straight. （可腐化）
詳細 · 幽默聯想庫 S3a 補錄
corruption
腐敗；損壞
英文釋義：腐敗；損壞
用法／搭配：資料損壞使第三次試驗無效。
Example · TTS
Data corruption invalidated the third trial. （腐敗；損壞）
詳細 · 紅寶書
coruscate
煥發；閃爍
英文釋義：reflect brightly; be lively or brilliant or exhibit virtuosity
相似詞：sparkle, scintillate
派生詞：coruscant adj., coruscation n.
用法／搭配：核心義：to reflect brightly。中文錨點：煥發；閃爍。GRE tip: treat "coruscate" as an action verb—ask who does what to whom, and whether the tone is neutral or charged. 搭配：to coruscate sth; refuse / choose / begin to coruscate; the coruscating of X Sentence frame: The committee decided to coruscate ______ after ______. （造句時把空格填成符合「煥發；閃爍」的對象與原因。）
Example · TTS
His playing coruscated throughout the concert hall. （煥發；閃爍）
詳細 · 救命800
cosmopolitan
adj. 見多識廣的
英文釋義：having worldwide scope
相似詞：open-minded, catholic
相反詞：endemic, provincial
用法／搭配：a cosmopolitan traveler 見多識廣的旅行者
Example · TTS
That queer, cosmopolitan, rather sinister crowd found around the Marseilles docks. （見多識廣的）
詳細 · 紅寶書
cosmos
宇宙｜教學補註：everything that exists anywhere
英文釋義：everything that exists anywhere; any of various mostly Mexican herbs of the genus Cosmos having radiate heads of variously colored flowers and pinnate leaves; popular fall-blooming annuals
相似詞：universe, existence, creation, world, macrocosm, cosmea
相反詞：nonbeing, nonexistence
派生詞：cosmic adj.
用法／搭配：核心義：everything that exists anywhere。中文錨點：宇宙｜教學補註：everything that exists anywhere。GRE tip: "cosmos" often names an abstract idea—look for of-phrases and whether it is countable in context. 搭配：the cosmos of X; a sense / degree / lack of cosmos; amid / despite cosmos Sentence frame: The debate turns on the cosmos of ______. （空格填入與「宇宙｜教學補註：everything that exists anywhere」相關的對象。）
Example · TTS
A clear sense of cosmos is crucial to understanding the argument. （宇宙）
詳細 · 救命800、紅寶書
cosset
v. 溺愛｜教學補註：to give too much attention
英文釋義：to give too much attention
相似詞：coddle, mollycoddle
形近詞：cozen 哄騙 ｜ cosset 溺愛 ｜ coltish 輕佻的；不受拘束的 ｜ craven 怯懦的
用法／搭配：cosseted by parents 被父母溺愛
Example · TTS
In that case, they had to cosseted by parents. （溺愛）
詳細 · 複習詞、紅寶書
coterie
小團體｜教學補註：an exclusive circle of people with a common purpose
英文釋義：an exclusive circle of people with a common purpose
相似詞：clique, ingroup, pack, camp
相反詞：unpack
用法／搭配：核心義：an exclusive circle of people with a common purpose。中文錨點：小團體｜教學補註：an exclusive circle of people with a common purpose。GRE tip: "coterie" often names an abstract idea—look for of-phrases and whether it is countable in context. 搭配：the coterie of X; a sense / degree / lack of coterie; amid / despite coterie Sentence frame: The debate turns on the coterie of ______. （空格填入與「小團體｜教學補註：an exclusive circle of people with a common purpose」相關的對象。）
Example · TTS
A clear sense of coterie is crucial to understanding the argument. （小團體）
詳細 · 紅寶書
coterminous
毗連的｜教學補註：being of equal extent or scope or duration
英文釋義：being of equal extent or scope or duration
相似詞：coextensive, conterminous
用法／搭配：核心義：being of equal extent or scope or duration。中文錨點：毗連的｜教學補註：being of equal extent or scope or duration。GRE tip: "coterminous" is typically an evaluative adjective—it colors a noun (argument, tone, evidence, claim). 搭配：a coterminous argument / tone / claim; strikingly / rather coterminous; coterminous enough to... Sentence frame: Her coterminous ______ surprised the reviewers. （名詞請選能被「毗連的｜教學補註：being of equal extent or scope or duration」修飾者，如 approach / critique / silence。）
Example · TTS
The critic noted her coterminous approach to the evidence. （毗連的）
詳細 · 幽默聯想庫 P4-pending-b02 補錄
council
理事會
英文釋義：理事會
用法／搭配：考意錨點：理事會
Example · TTS
On the exam, council most nearly means a sense of "理事會". （理事會）
詳細 · 幽默聯想庫 P4-pending-b02 補錄
counsel
勸告律師
英文釋義：勸告律師
用法／搭配：考意錨點：勸告律師
Example · TTS
On the exam, counsel most nearly means a sense of "勸告律師". （勸告律師）
詳細 · 幽默聯想庫 P4-pending-b02 補錄
counselor
顧問
英文釋義：顧問
用法／搭配：考意錨點：顧問
Example · TTS
On the exam, counselor most nearly means a sense of "顧問". （顧問）
詳細 · GRE3000、複習詞、救命800、紅寶書
countenance
容忍；讚揚；冷靜
英文釋義：to accept, support or approve of
相似詞：favor
相反詞：disallow, forbid
用法／搭配：countenance the use of force 贊同使用武力
Example · TTS
A pleasant countenance. （容忍；讚揚；冷靜）
詳細 · 幽默聯想庫 P3-pending-b02 補錄
counter
櫃檯
英文釋義：櫃檯
用法／搭配：GRE 提示：counter 約「櫃檯」——抓住語氣。
Example · TTS
GRE tip: counter ~ 櫃檯; keep the tone straight. （櫃檯）
詳細 · 救命800
counterfeit
adj. 假冒的｜教學補註：fake, feigned
英文釋義：fake, feigned
相似詞：false, forged, bogus
相反詞：genuine, true
派生詞：counterfeiter n.
用法／搭配：counterfeit money 假幣
Example · TTS
They counterfeited dollar bills. （假冒的）
詳細 · 救命800
counterintuitive
adj. 違反直覺的
英文釋義：contrary to what common sense would suggest
用法／搭配：counterintuitive results 違反直覺的結果
Example · TTS
Consider this case: counterintuitive results. （違反直覺的）
詳細 · GRE3000
countermand
撤銷｜教學補註：a contrary command cancelling or reversing a previous command
英文釋義：a contrary command cancelling or reversing a previous command; cancel officially
相似詞：revoke, annul, lift, reverse, repeal, overturn
相反詞：validate, fall, lower, forward, obverse
用法／搭配：核心義：a contrary command cancelling or reversing a previous command。中文錨點：撤銷｜教學補註：a contrary command cancelling or reversing a previous command。GRE tip: "countermand" often names an abstract idea—look for of-phrases and whether it is countable in context. 搭配：the countermand of X; a sense / degree / lack of countermand; amid / despite countermand Sentence frame: The debate turns on the countermand of ______. （空格填入與「撤銷｜教學補註：a contrary command cancelling or reversing a previous command」相關的對象。）
Example · TTS
A clear sense of countermand is crucial to understanding the argument. （撤銷）
詳細 · 紅寶書
coup
妙計｜教學補註：a sudden and decisive change of government illegally or by force
英文釋義：a sudden and decisive change of government illegally or by force; a brilliant and notable success
相似詞：putsch, takeover
用法／搭配：核心義：a sudden and decisive change of government illegally or by force。中文錨點：妙計｜教學補註：a sudden and decisive change of government illegally or by force。GRE tip: "coup" often names an abstract idea—look for of-phrases and whether it is countable in context. 搭配：the coup of X; a sense / degree / lack of coup; amid / despite coup Sentence frame: The debate turns on the coup of ______. （空格填入與「妙計｜教學補註：a sudden and decisive change of government illegally or by force」相關的對象。）
Example · TTS
A clear sense of coup is crucial to understanding the argument. （妙計）
詳細 · 救命800
court
v. 追求，獻殷勤
英文釋義：to seek the affections of
相似詞：woo, pursue
派生詞：courtly adj.
用法／搭配：court the young lady by bring her flowers every day 通過每天給年輕女孩送花追求女孩
Example · TTS
Players had to reserve a court in advance. （追求，獻殷勤）
詳細 · 救命800
courteous
adj. 有禮貌的｜教學補註：polite and respectful
英文釋義：polite and respectful
相似詞：urbane
相反詞：discourteous, rustic, uncouth
用法／搭配：courteous hotel staff 有禮貌的酒店員工
Example · TTS
If a man be gracious and courteous to strangers it shows he is a citizen of the world. （有禮貌的）
詳細 · 幽默聯想庫 P3-pending-b02 補錄
courtroom
法庭
英文釋義：法庭
用法／搭配：GRE 提示：courtroom 約「法庭」——抓住語氣。
Example · TTS
GRE tip: courtroom ~ 法庭; keep the tone straight. （法庭）
詳細 · 紅寶書
covenant
盟約｜教學補註：a signed written agreement between two or more parties (nations) to perform s...
英文釋義：a signed written agreement between two or more parties (nations) to perform some action; (Bible) an agreement between God and his people in which God makes certain promises and requires certain behavior from them in return
相似詞：compact, concordat
相反詞：decompress, loose
用法／搭配：核心義：a signed written agreement between two or more parties (nations) to perform some action。中文錨點：盟約｜教學補註：a signed written agreement between two or more parties (nations) to perform s。GRE tip: "covenant" often names an abstract idea—look for of-phrases and whether it is countable in context. 搭配：the covenant of X; a sense / degree / lack of covenant; amid / despite covenant Sentence frame: The debate turns on the covenant of ______. （空格填入與「盟約｜教學補註：a signed written agreement between two or more parties (nations) to perform s」相關的對象。）
Example · TTS
The nations covenanted to fight terrorism around the world. （盟約）
詳細 · 複習詞、紅寶書
covert
隱蔽的；祕密的
英文釋義：a flock of coots; a covering that serves to conceal or shelter something
相似詞：screen, cover, concealment
相反詞：overt
派生詞：covertness n.
形近詞：overt 公開的明顯的 ｜ covert 祕密的隱祕的 ｜ occult 神祕的超自然的難理解的 occlude 阻礙
用法／搭配：核心義：a flock of coots。中文錨點：隱蔽的；祕密的。GRE tip: "covert" often names an abstract idea—look for of-phrases and whether it is countable in context. 搭配：the covert of X; a sense / degree / lack of covert; amid / despite covert Sentence frame: The debate turns on the covert of ______. （空格填入與「隱蔽的；祕密的」相關的對象。）
Example · TTS
The brush provided a covert for game. （隱蔽的；祕密的）
詳細 · 複習詞、紅寶書
covet
貪婪的｜教學補註：wish, long, or crave for (something, especially the property of another person)
英文釋義：wish, long, or crave for (something, especially the property of another person)
用法／搭配：核心義：to wish, long, or crave for (something, especially the property of another person)。中文錨點：貪婪的｜教學補註：wish, long, or crave for (something, especially the property of another person)。GRE tip: treat "covet" as an action verb—ask who does what to whom, and whether the tone is neutral or charged. 搭配：to covet sth; refuse / choose / begin to covet; the covetting of X Sentence frame: The committee decided to covet ______ after ______. （造句時把空格填成符合「貪婪的｜教學補註：wish, long, or crave for (something, especially the property of another person)」的對象與原因。）
Example · TTS
She covets her sister's house. （貪婪的）
詳細 · 填空1300
coveted
垂涎的；夢寐以求的
英文釋義：wish, long, or crave for (something, especially the property of another person); greatly desired
相似詞：covet, desired
用法／搭配：核心義：to wish, long, or crave for (something, especially the property of another person)。中文錨點：垂涎的；夢寐以求的。GRE tip: treat "coveted" as an action verb—ask who does what to whom, and whether the tone is neutral or charged. 搭配：to coveted sth; refuse / choose / begin to coveted; the covetedding of X Sentence frame: The committee decided to coveted ______ after ______. （造句時把空格填成符合「垂涎的；夢寐以求的」的對象與原因。）
Example · TTS
In the end, they chose to coveted what they had once defended. （垂涎的；夢寐以求的）
詳細 · GRE3000
covetous
貪婪的｜教學補註：showing extreme cupidity
英文釋義：showing extreme cupidity; painfully desirous of another's advantages; immoderately desirous of acquiring e.g. wealth
相似詞：envious, jealous, avaricious, grabby, grasping, greedy
派生詞：covetousness n.
用法／搭配：核心義：showing extreme cupidity。中文錨點：貪婪的｜教學補註：showing extreme cupidity。GRE tip: "covetous" is typically an evaluative adjective—it colors a noun (argument, tone, evidence, claim). 搭配：a covetous argument / tone / claim; strikingly / rather covetous; covetous enough to... Sentence frame: Her covetous ______ surprised the reviewers. （名詞請選能被「貪婪的｜教學補註：showing extreme cupidity」修飾者，如 approach / critique / silence。）
Example · TTS
Jealous of his success and covetous of his possessions. （貪婪的）
詳細 · 救命800、紅寶書
cow
v. 恐嚇｜教學補註：to frighten someone in order to make them obey you
英文釋義：to frighten someone in order to make them obey you
相似詞：browbeat, intimidate, bully
派生詞：coward n.
用法／搭配：cow into submission 恐嚇到屈服
Example · TTS
`moo-cow' is a child's term. （恐嚇）
詳細 · GRE3000、紅寶書
cower
畏縮｜教學補註：crouch or curl up
英文釋義：crouch or curl up; show submission or fear
相似詞：huddle, fawn, crawl, creep, cringe, grovel
相反詞：insult, defy
派生詞：coward n.
用法／搭配：核心義：to crouch or curl up。中文錨點：畏縮｜教學補註：crouch or curl up。GRE tip: treat "cower" as an action verb—ask who does what to whom, and whether the tone is neutral or charged. 搭配：to cower sth; refuse / choose / begin to cower; the cowerring of X Sentence frame: The committee decided to cower ______ after ______. （造句時把空格填成符合「畏縮｜教學補註：crouch or curl up」的對象與原因。）
Example · TTS
In the end, they chose to cower what they had once defended. （畏縮）
詳細 · 複習詞、救命800、紅寶書
coy
adj. 害羞的，內向的
英文釋義：tending to avoid people and social situations
相似詞：diffident, introverted, recessive
相反詞：confident, bold, extrospective, dominant
派生詞：coyness n.
用法／搭配：she is modest without being coy 她很謙遜，但又不至於內向
Example · TTS
Like a wild young colt, very inquisitive but very coy and not to be easily cajoled. （害羞的，內向的）
詳細 · GRE3000、複習詞、紅寶書
cozen
誘騙｜教學補註：be false to
英文釋義：be false to; be dishonest with; act with artful deceit
相似詞：deceive, delude
相反詞：undeceive
派生詞：cozenage n.
形近詞：cozen 哄騙 ｜ cosset 溺愛 ｜ coltish 輕佻的；不受拘束的 ｜ craven 怯懦的
用法／搭配：核心義：to be false to。中文錨點：誘騙｜教學補註：be false to。GRE tip: treat "cozen" as an action verb—ask who does what to whom, and whether the tone is neutral or charged. 搭配：to cozen sth; refuse / choose / begin to cozen; the cozenning of X Sentence frame: The committee decided to cozen ______ after ______. （造句時把空格填成符合「誘騙｜教學補註：be false to」的對象與原因。）
Example · TTS
He cozened the money out of the old man. （誘騙）
詳細 · 填空1300、複習詞、紅寶書
crabbed
易怒的；暴躁的
英文釋義：direct (an aircraft) into a crosswind; scurry sideways like a crab
相似詞：crab, gripe, bitch, grouse, beef, squawk
派生詞：crabbedness n.
用法／搭配：核心義：to direct (an aircraft) into a crosswind。中文錨點：易怒的；暴躁的。GRE tip: treat "crabbed" as an action verb—ask who does what to whom, and whether the tone is neutral or charged. 搭配：to crabbed sth; refuse / choose / begin to crabbed; the crabbedding of X Sentence frame: The committee decided to crabbed ______ after ______. （造句時把空格填成符合「易怒的；暴躁的」的對象與原因。）
Example · TTS
In the end, they chose to crabbed what they had once defended. （易怒的；暴躁的）
詳細 · 紅寶書
crackpot
瘋子｜教學補註：a whimsically eccentric person
英文釋義：a whimsically eccentric person
相似詞：crank, nut, fruitcake, screwball
用法／搭配：核心義：a whimsically eccentric person。中文錨點：瘋子｜教學補註：a whimsically eccentric person。GRE tip: "crackpot" often names an abstract idea—look for of-phrases and whether it is countable in context. 搭配：the crackpot of X; a sense / degree / lack of crackpot; amid / despite crackpot Sentence frame: The debate turns on the crackpot of ______. （空格填入與「瘋子｜教學補註：a whimsically eccentric person」相關的對象。）
Example · TTS
No one wanted to be labeled a crackpot in that debate. （瘋子）
詳細 · 複習詞、紅寶書
crafty
狡猾的；靈巧的
英文釋義：marked by skill in deception
相似詞：cunning, dodgy, foxy, guileful, knavish, slick
派生詞：craft n., craftiness n.
用法／搭配：核心義：marked by skill in deception。中文錨點：狡猾的；靈巧的。GRE tip: "crafty" is typically an evaluative adjective—it colors a noun (argument, tone, evidence, claim). 搭配：a crafty argument / tone / claim; strikingly / rather crafty; crafty enough to... Sentence frame: Her crafty ______ surprised the reviewers. （名詞請選能被「狡猾的；靈巧的」修飾者，如 approach / critique / silence。）
Example · TTS
The critic noted her crafty approach to the evidence. （狡猾的；靈巧的）
詳細 · 紅寶書
cramp
痙攣｜教學補註：a painful and involuntary muscular contraction
英文釋義：a painful and involuntary muscular contraction; a clamp for holding pieces of wood together while they are glued
相似詞：spasm, hamper, halter, strangle
用法／搭配：核心義：a painful and involuntary muscular contraction。中文錨點：痙攣｜教學補註：a painful and involuntary muscular contraction。GRE tip: "cramp" often names an abstract idea—look for of-phrases and whether it is countable in context. 搭配：the cramp of X; a sense / degree / lack of cramp; amid / despite cramp Sentence frame: The debate turns on the cramp of ______. （空格填入與「痙攣｜教學補註：a painful and involuntary muscular contraction」相關的對象。）
Example · TTS
Cramp the wood. （痙攣）
詳細 · 複習詞、紅寶書
cranky
暴躁的｜教學補註：(used of boats) inclined to heel over easily under sail
英文釋義：(used of boats) inclined to heel over easily under sail; easily irritated or annoyed
相似詞：crank, tender, tippy, fractious, irritable, nettlesome
相反詞：tough, agreeable, docile
派生詞：crank n., crankiness n.
用法／搭配：核心義：(used of boats) inclined to heel over easily under sail。中文錨點：暴躁的｜教學補註：(used of boats) inclined to heel over easily under sail。GRE tip: "cranky" is typically an evaluative adjective—it colors a noun (argument, tone, evidence, claim). 搭配：a cranky argument / tone / claim; strikingly / rather cranky; cranky enough to... Sentence frame: Her cranky ______ surprised the reviewers. （名詞請選能被「暴躁的｜教學補註：(used of boats) inclined to heel over easily under sail」修飾者，如 approach / critique / silence。）
Example · TTS
The critic noted her cranky approach to the evidence. （暴躁的）
詳細 · GRE3000、救命800、紅寶書
crass
adj. 粗俗愚鈍的
英文釋義：so crude and unrefined as to be lacking in discrimination and sensibility
相似詞：vulgar, coarse, crude
相反詞：fine, refined
派生詞：crassness n.
用法／搭配：an act of crass stupidity 粗俗愚蠢的行爲
Example · TTS
It was an act of crass stupidity. （粗俗愚鈍的）
詳細 · 救命800
crave
v. 熱望｜教學補註：to have an intense desire for
英文釋義：to have an intense desire for
相似詞：yearn, pine, thirst, long
相反詞：short, unretentive
派生詞：craving n.
用法／搭配：crave alcohols and cigarettes 渴望菸酒
Example · TTS
In that case, they had to crave alcohols and cigarettes. （熱望）
詳細 · GRE3000、複習詞、紅寶書
craven
懦弱的行爲
英文釋義：an abject coward; lacking even the rudiments of courage; abjectly fearful; ; ; - Spenser
相似詞：poltroon, recreant
派生詞：cravenness n.
形近詞：cozen 哄騙 ｜ cosset 溺愛 ｜ coltish 輕佻的；不受拘束的 ｜ craven 怯懦的
用法／搭配：核心義：an abject coward。中文錨點：懦弱的行爲。GRE tip: "craven" often names an abstract idea—look for of-phrases and whether it is countable in context. 搭配：the craven of X; a sense / degree / lack of craven; amid / despite craven Sentence frame: The debate turns on the craven of ______. （空格填入與「懦弱的行爲」相關的對象。）
Example · TTS
A craven proposal to raise the white flag. （懦弱的行爲）
詳細 · 幽默聯想庫 S3a 補錄
credence
相信；信任
英文釋義：相信；信任
用法／搭配：該發現在複現後獲得信任。
Example · TTS
The finding gained credence after replication. （相信；信任）
詳細 · 幽默聯想庫 S3a 補錄
credential
資格證件；憑證
英文釋義：資格證件；憑證
用法／搭配：資格證件不能取代透明方法。
Example · TTS
Credentials do not replace transparent methods. （資格證件；憑證）
詳細 · 幽默聯想庫 S3a 補錄
credibility
可信度
英文釋義：可信度
用法／搭配：錯誤不更正，可信度就侵蝕。
Example · TTS
Credibility erodes when errors go uncorrected. （可信度）
詳細 · 幽默聯想庫 S3a 補錄
credible
可信的
英文釋義：可信的
用法／搭配：可信的機制能解釋效應量。
Example · TTS
A credible mechanism explains the effect size. （可信的）
詳細 · 紅寶書
credo
信條｜教學補註：any system of principles or beliefs
英文釋義：any system of principles or beliefs
相似詞：creed
用法／搭配：核心義：any system of principles or beliefs。中文錨點：信條｜教學補註：any system of principles or beliefs。GRE tip: "credo" often names an abstract idea—look for of-phrases and whether it is countable in context. 搭配：the credo of X; a sense / degree / lack of credo; amid / despite credo Sentence frame: The debate turns on the credo of ______. （空格填入與「信條｜教學補註：any system of principles or beliefs」相關的對象。）
Example · TTS
A clear sense of credo is crucial to understanding the argument. （信條）
詳細 · 幽默聯想庫 P3-pending-b02 補錄
credulity
輕信
英文釋義：輕信
用法／搭配：考意錨點：輕信
Example · TTS
On the exam, credulity most nearly means a sense of "輕信". （輕信）
詳細 · GRE3000、填空1300、救命800
credulous
adj. 輕信的，易受騙的
英文釋義：too ready to believe things and therefore easy to trick
相似詞：gullible
相反詞：skeptical, wary, incredulous
派生詞：credulousness n., credulity n.
用法／搭配：swindle credulous investors 詐騙輕信的投資者
Example · TTS
The gimmick would convince none but the most credulous. （輕信的，易受騙的）
詳細 · 紅寶書
creep
爬行｜教學補註：someone unpleasantly strange or eccentric
英文釋義：someone unpleasantly strange or eccentric; a slow longitudinal movement or deformation
相似詞：weirdo, weirdie, weirdy, spook, crawl, crawling
派生詞：creepy adj., creeper n., creeping n.
用法／搭配：核心義：someone unpleasantly strange or eccentric。中文錨點：爬行｜教學補註：someone unpleasantly strange or eccentric。GRE tip: "creep" often names an abstract idea—look for of-phrases and whether it is countable in context. 搭配：the creep of X; a sense / degree / lack of creep; amid / despite creep Sentence frame: The debate turns on the creep of ______. （空格填入與「爬行｜教學補註：someone unpleasantly strange or eccentric」相關的對象。）
Example · TTS
The traffic moved at a creep. （爬行）
詳細 · 複習詞、紅寶書
crepuscular
模糊的；朦朧的
英文釋義：like twilight; dim
派生詞：crepuscle n., crepuscule n.
用法／搭配：核心義：like twilight。中文錨點：模糊的；朦朧的。GRE tip: "crepuscular" is typically an evaluative adjective—it colors a noun (argument, tone, evidence, claim). 搭配：a crepuscular argument / tone / claim; strikingly / rather crepuscular; crepuscular enough to... Sentence frame: Her crepuscular ______ surprised the reviewers. （名詞請選能被「模糊的；朦朧的」修飾者，如 approach / critique / silence。）
Example · TTS
The evening's crepuscular charm. （模糊的；朦朧的）
詳細 · 紅寶書
crescendo
聲音漸強｜教學補註：(music) a gradual increase in loudness
英文釋義：(music) a gradual increase in loudness; grow louder
相反詞：decrescendo
用法／搭配：核心義：(music) a gradual increase in loudness。中文錨點：聲音漸強｜教學補註：(music) a gradual increase in loudness。GRE tip: "crescendo" often names an abstract idea—look for of-phrases and whether it is countable in context. 搭配：the crescendo of X; a sense / degree / lack of crescendo; amid / despite crescendo Sentence frame: The debate turns on the crescendo of ______. （空格填入與「聲音漸強｜教學補註：(music) a gradual increase in loudness」相關的對象。）
Example · TTS
The music crescendoes here. （聲音漸強）
詳細 · 紅寶書
crib
嬰兒牀｜教學補註：baby bed with high sides made of slats
英文釋義：baby bed with high sides made of slats; a literal translation used in studying a foreign language (often used illicitly)
相似詞：cot, pony, trot, cribbage
用法／搭配：核心義：baby bed with high sides made of slats。中文錨點：嬰兒牀｜教學補註：baby bed with high sides made of slats。GRE tip: "crib" often names an abstract idea—look for of-phrases and whether it is countable in context. 搭配：the crib of X; a sense / degree / lack of crib; amid / despite crib Sentence frame: The debate turns on the crib of ______. （空格填入與「嬰兒牀｜教學補註：baby bed with high sides made of slats」相關的對象。）
Example · TTS
Crib a construction hole. （嬰兒牀）
詳細 · 紅寶書
crimp
褶皺；捲曲
英文釋義：an angular or rounded shape made by folding; someone who tricks or coerces men into service as sailors or soldiers
相似詞：fold, crease, plication, flexure, bend, crimper
相反詞：open, unfold, extension, straighten, unbend
用法／搭配：核心義：an angular or rounded shape made by folding。中文錨點：褶皺；捲曲。GRE tip: "crimp" often names an abstract idea—look for of-phrases and whether it is countable in context. 搭配：the crimp of X; a sense / degree / lack of crimp; amid / despite crimp Sentence frame: The debate turns on the crimp of ______. （空格填入與「褶皺；捲曲」相關的對象。）
Example · TTS
Crimp hair. （褶皺；捲曲）
詳細 · 複習詞、紅寶書
cringe
畏縮｜教學補註：draw back, as with fear or pain
英文釋義：draw back, as with fear or pain; show submission or fear
相似詞：flinch, squinch, funk, shrink, wince, recoil
相反詞：expand, stretch
用法／搭配：核心義：to draw back, as with fear or pain。中文錨點：畏縮｜教學補註：draw back, as with fear or pain。GRE tip: treat "cringe" as an action verb—ask who does what to whom, and whether the tone is neutral or charged. 搭配：to cringe sth; refuse / choose / begin to cringe; the cringing of X Sentence frame: The committee decided to cringe ______ after ______. （造句時把空格填成符合「畏縮｜教學補註：draw back, as with fear or pain」的對象與原因。）
Example · TTS
In the end, they chose to cringe what they had once defended. （畏縮）
詳細 · 紅寶書
cringing
諂媚的｜教學補註：draw back, as with fear or pain
英文釋義：draw back, as with fear or pain; show submission or fear
相似詞：flinch, squinch, funk, cringe, shrink, wince
相反詞：expand, stretch
用法／搭配：核心義：to draw back, as with fear or pain。中文錨點：諂媚的｜教學補註：draw back, as with fear or pain。GRE tip: treat "cringing" as an action verb—ask who does what to whom, and whether the tone is neutral or charged. 搭配：to cringing sth; refuse / choose / begin to cringing; the cringinging of X Sentence frame: The committee decided to cringing ______ after ______. （造句時把空格填成符合「諂媚的｜教學補註：draw back, as with fear or pain」的對象與原因。）
Example · TTS
In the end, they chose to cringing what they had once defended. （諂媚的）
詳細 · 複習詞、紅寶書
croak
呱呱叫；發牢騷
英文釋義：a harsh hoarse utterance (as of a frog); pass from physical life and lose all bodily attributes and functions necessary to sustain life
相似詞：croaking, die, decease, perish, go, exit
相反詞：be born
派生詞：croaky adj., croaker n., croaking n.
用法／搭配：核心義：a harsh hoarse utterance (as of a frog)。中文錨點：呱呱叫；發牢騷。GRE tip: "croak" often names an abstract idea—look for of-phrases and whether it is countable in context. 搭配：the croak of X; a sense / degree / lack of croak; amid / despite croak Sentence frame: The debate turns on the croak of ______. （空格填入與「呱呱叫；發牢騷」相關的對象。）
Example · TTS
A clear sense of croak is crucial to understanding the argument. （呱呱叫；發牢騷）
詳細 · GRE3000、填空1300、紅寶書
cronyism
任人唯親的
英文釋義：favoritism shown to friends and associates (as by appointing them to positions without regard for their qualifications)
用法／搭配：核心義：favoritism shown to friends and associates (as by appointing them to positions without regard for their qualifications)。中文錨點：任人唯親的。GRE tip: "cronyism" often names an abstract idea—look for of-phrases and whether it is countable in context. 搭配：the cronyism of X; a sense / degree / lack of cronyism; amid / despite cronyism Sentence frame: The debate turns on the cronyism of ______. （空格填入與「任人唯親的」相關的對象。）
Example · TTS
A clear sense of cronyism is crucial to understanding the argument. （任人唯親的）
詳細 · GRE3000、紅寶書
crook
彎曲的；欺騙的
英文釋義：someone who has committed a crime or has been legally convicted of a crime; a circular segment of a curve
相似詞：criminal, felon, outlaw, malefactor, bend, twist
相反詞：decriminalise, decriminalize, legalize, straighten, unbend, untwist
用法／搭配：核心義：someone who has committed a crime or has been legally convicted of a crime。中文錨點：彎曲的；欺騙的。GRE tip: "crook" often names an abstract idea—look for of-phrases and whether it is countable in context. 搭配：the crook of X; a sense / degree / lack of crook; amid / despite crook Sentence frame: The debate turns on the crook of ______. （空格填入與「彎曲的；欺騙的」相關的對象。）
Example · TTS
He crooked his index finger. （彎曲的；欺騙的）
詳細 · 紅寶書
crooked
欺騙的；彎曲的
英文釋義：bend or cause to bend; having or marked by bends or angles; not straight or aligned
相似詞：crook, curve, corrupt, asymmetrical, hunched, round-backed
相反詞：straight
派生詞：crookedness n.
用法／搭配：核心義：to bend or cause to bend。中文錨點：欺騙的；彎曲的。GRE tip: treat "crooked" as an action verb—ask who does what to whom, and whether the tone is neutral or charged. 搭配：to crooked sth; refuse / choose / begin to crooked; the crookedding of X Sentence frame: The committee decided to crooked ______ after ______. （造句時把空格填成符合「欺騙的；彎曲的」的對象與原因。）
Example · TTS
A dress with a crooked hemline. （欺騙的；彎曲的）
詳細 · GRE3000、複習詞、紅寶書
croon
低聲歌唱｜教學補註：sing softly
英文釋義：sing softly
派生詞：crooner n., crooning n.
用法／搭配：核心義：to sing softly。中文錨點：低聲歌唱｜教學補註：sing softly。GRE tip: treat "croon" as an action verb—ask who does what to whom, and whether the tone is neutral or charged. 搭配：to croon sth; refuse / choose / begin to croon; the crooning of X Sentence frame: The committee decided to croon ______ after ______. （造句時把空格填成符合「低聲歌唱｜教學補註：sing softly」的對象與原因。）
Example · TTS
In the end, they chose to croon what they had once defended. （低聲歌唱）
詳細 · 紅寶書
crouch
蹲伏｜教學補註：the act of bending low with the limbs close to the body
英文釋義：the act of bending low with the limbs close to the body; bend one's back forward from the waist on down
相似詞：stoop, bend, bow, squat, scrunch, hunker
相反詞：straighten, unbend
用法／搭配：核心義：the act of bending low with the limbs close to the body。中文錨點：蹲伏｜教學補註：the act of bending low with the limbs close to the body。GRE tip: "crouch" often names an abstract idea—look for of-phrases and whether it is countable in context. 搭配：the crouch of X; a sense / degree / lack of crouch; amid / despite crouch Sentence frame: The debate turns on the crouch of ______. （空格填入與「蹲伏｜教學補註：the act of bending low with the limbs close to the body」相關的對象。）
Example · TTS
He crouched down. （蹲伏）
詳細 · 紅寶書
crudity
粗糙｜教學補註：a wild or unrefined state
英文釋義：a wild or unrefined state; an impolite manner that is vulgar and lacking tact or refinement
相似詞：crudeness, primitiveness, primitivism, rudeness, gaucheness
相反詞：courtesy
派生詞：crude adj.
用法／搭配：核心義：a wild or unrefined state。中文錨點：粗糙｜教學補註：a wild or unrefined state。GRE tip: "crudity" often names an abstract idea—look for of-phrases and whether it is countable in context. 搭配：the crudity of X; a sense / degree / lack of crudity; amid / despite crudity Sentence frame: The debate turns on the crudity of ______. （空格填入與「粗糙｜教學補註：a wild or unrefined state」相關的對象。）
Example · TTS
A clear sense of crudity is crucial to understanding the argument. （粗糙）
詳細 · 紅寶書
crumb
麪包屑｜教學補註：a very small quantity of something
英文釋義：a very small quantity of something; a person who is deemed to be despicable or contemptible
相似詞：rotter, rat, skunk, stinker, stinkpot, bum
派生詞：crumbly adj.
用法／搭配：核心義：a very small quantity of something。中文錨點：麪包屑｜教學補註：a very small quantity of something。GRE tip: "crumb" often names an abstract idea—look for of-phrases and whether it is countable in context. 搭配：the crumb of X; a sense / degree / lack of crumb; amid / despite crumb Sentence frame: The debate turns on the crumb of ______. （空格填入與「麪包屑｜教學補註：a very small quantity of something」相關的對象。）
Example · TTS
He gave only a crumb of information about his plans. （麪包屑）
詳細 · 紅寶書
crusade
改革運動｜教學補註：a series of actions advancing a principle or tending toward a particular end
英文釋義：a series of actions advancing a principle or tending toward a particular end; any of the more or less continuous military expeditions in the 11th to 13th centuries when Christian powers of Europe tried to recapture the Holy Land from the Muslims
相似詞：campaign, cause, drive, movement, effort, fight
相反詞：attract
派生詞：crusader n.
用法／搭配：核心義：a series of actions advancing a principle or tending toward a particular end。中文錨點：改革運動｜教學補註：a series of actions advancing a principle or tending toward a particular end。GRE tip: "crusade" often names an abstract idea—look for of-phrases and whether it is countable in context. 搭配：the crusade of X; a sense / degree / lack of crusade; amid / despite crusade Sentence frame: The debate turns on the crusade of ______. （空格填入與「改革運動｜教學補註：a series of actions advancing a principle or tending toward a particular end」相關的對象。）
Example · TTS
She is crusading for women's rights. （改革運動）
詳細 · GRE3000
crutch
支撐；支柱
英文釋義：a wooden or metal staff that fits under the armpit and reaches to the ground; used by disabled person while walking; anything that serves as an expedient
用法／搭配：核心義：a wooden or metal staff that fits under the armpit and reaches to the ground。中文錨點：支撐；支柱。GRE tip: "crutch" often names an abstract idea—look for of-phrases and whether it is countable in context. 搭配：the crutch of X; a sense / degree / lack of crutch; amid / despite crutch Sentence frame: The debate turns on the crutch of ______. （空格填入與「支撐；支柱」相關的對象。）
Example · TTS
He uses drugs as a psychological crutch. （支撐；支柱）
詳細 · GRE3000
crux
中心；關鍵
英文釋義：a small conspicuous constellation in the southern hemisphere in the Milky Way near Centaurus; the most important point
用法／搭配：核心義：a small conspicuous constellation in the southern hemisphere in the Milky Way near Centaurus。中文錨點：中心；關鍵。GRE tip: "crux" often names an abstract idea—look for of-phrases and whether it is countable in context. 搭配：the crux of X; a sense / degree / lack of crux; amid / despite crux Sentence frame: The debate turns on the crux of ______. （空格填入與「中心；關鍵」相關的對象。）
Example · TTS
A clear sense of crux is crucial to understanding the argument. （中心；關鍵）
詳細 · GRE3000
cryptic
神祕的｜教學補註：of an obscure nature
英文釋義：of an obscure nature; ; ; ; - Rachel Carson; having a secret or hidden meaning; ; ; - John Gunther
相似詞：cryptical, deep, inscrutable, mysterious, mystifying, cabalistic
相反詞：shallow, demystify
用法／搭配：核心義：of an obscure nature。中文錨點：神祕的｜教學補註：of an obscure nature。GRE tip: "cryptic" is typically an evaluative adjective—it colors a noun (argument, tone, evidence, claim). 搭配：a cryptic argument / tone / claim; strikingly / rather cryptic; cryptic enough to... Sentence frame: Her cryptic ______ surprised the reviewers. （名詞請選能被「神祕的｜教學補註：of an obscure nature」修飾者，如 approach / critique / silence。）
Example · TTS
The new insurance policy is written without cryptic or mysterious terms. （神祕的）
詳細 · 幽默聯想庫 S3a 補錄
crystal
水晶（比喻清楚）
英文釋義：水晶（比喻清楚）
用法／搭配：水晶般清楚的停止規則防偷看。
Example · TTS
Crystal-clear stopping rules prevent peeking. （水晶（比喻清楚））
詳細 · 幽默聯想庫 P3-pending-b02 補錄
crystalline
晶瑩明晰
英文釋義：晶瑩明晰
用法／搭配：考意錨點：晶瑩明晰
Example · TTS
On the exam, crystalline most nearly means a sense of "晶瑩明晰". （晶瑩明晰）
詳細 · 紅寶書
cub
幼獸｜教學補註：an awkward and inexperienced youth
英文釋義：an awkward and inexperienced youth; a male child (a familiar term of address to a boy)
相似詞：greenhorn, rookie, lad, laddie, sonny
用法／搭配：核心義：an awkward and inexperienced youth。中文錨點：幼獸｜教學補註：an awkward and inexperienced youth。GRE tip: "cub" often names an abstract idea—look for of-phrases and whether it is countable in context. 搭配：the cub of X; a sense / degree / lack of cub; amid / despite cub Sentence frame: The debate turns on the cub of ______. （空格填入與「幼獸｜教學補註：an awkward and inexperienced youth」相關的對象。）
Example · TTS
Bears cub every year. （幼獸）
詳細 · 紅寶書
cuddle
擁抱；摟抱
英文釋義：a close and affectionate (and often prolonged) embrace; move or arrange oneself in a comfortable and cozy position
相似詞：nestle, snuggle, nest, nuzzle
派生詞：cuddly adj., cuddling n.
用法／搭配：核心義：a close and affectionate (and often prolonged) embrace。中文錨點：擁抱；摟抱。GRE tip: "cuddle" often names an abstract idea—look for of-phrases and whether it is countable in context. 搭配：the cuddle of X; a sense / degree / lack of cuddle; amid / despite cuddle Sentence frame: The debate turns on the cuddle of ______. （空格填入與「擁抱；摟抱」相關的對象。）
Example · TTS
We cuddled against each other to keep warm. （擁抱；摟抱）
詳細 · 紅寶書
cull
精選｜教學補註：the person or thing that is rejected or set aside as inferior in quality
英文釋義：the person or thing that is rejected or set aside as inferior in quality; remove something that has been rejected
相似詞：reject, pick, pluck
相反詞：accept, admit, approve, gutlessness, undercharge
用法／搭配：核心義：the person or thing that is rejected or set aside as inferior in quality。中文錨點：精選｜教學補註：the person or thing that is rejected or set aside as inferior in quality。GRE tip: "cull" often names an abstract idea—look for of-phrases and whether it is countable in context. 搭配：the cull of X; a sense / degree / lack of cull; amid / despite cull Sentence frame: The debate turns on the cull of ______. （空格填入與「精選｜教學補註：the person or thing that is rejected or set aside as inferior in quality」相關的對象。）
Example · TTS
Cull the sick members of the herd. （精選）
詳細 · 紅寶書
culminate
高潮｜教學補註：end, especially to reach a final or climactic stage
英文釋義：end, especially to reach a final or climactic stage; bring to a head or to the highest point
相似詞：climax
派生詞：culmination n.
用法／搭配：核心義：to end, especially to reach a final or climactic stage。中文錨點：高潮｜教學補註：end, especially to reach a final or climactic stage。GRE tip: treat "culminate" as an action verb—ask who does what to whom, and whether the tone is neutral or charged. 搭配：to culminate sth; refuse / choose / begin to culminate; the culminating of X Sentence frame: The committee decided to culminate ______ after ______. （造句時把空格填成符合「高潮｜教學補註：end, especially to reach a final or climactic stage」的對象與原因。）
Example · TTS
The meeting culminated in a tearful embrace. （高潮）
詳細 · 救命800
culmination
n. 最終的頂峯
英文釋義：the highest point or end of something
相似詞：conclusion
相反詞：beginning
派生詞：culminate v.
用法／搭配：the successful culmination of a long campaign 一場長期運動的順利結束
Example · TTS
Their achievements stand as a culmination of centuries of development. （最終的頂峯）
詳細 · GRE3000、救命800
culpable
adj.有罪的｜教學補註：deserving of blame or censure as being wrong, evil, improper, or injurious
英文釋義：deserving of blame or censure as being wrong, evil, improper, or injurious
相似詞：censurable, reprehensible, reproachable
相反詞：praiseworthy, admirable
派生詞：culpableness n., culpability n.
用法／搭配：culpable behaviors 值得譴責的行爲
Example · TTS
Culpable negligence. （有罪的）
詳細 · 填空1300、複習詞、紅寶書
culprit
罪人；罪犯
英文釋義：someone who perpetrates wrongdoing
相似詞：perpetrator
用法／搭配：核心義：someone who perpetrates wrongdoing。中文錨點：罪人；罪犯。GRE tip: "culprit" often names an abstract idea—look for of-phrases and whether it is countable in context. 搭配：the culprit of X; a sense / degree / lack of culprit; amid / despite culprit Sentence frame: The debate turns on the culprit of ______. （空格填入與「罪人；罪犯」相關的對象。）
Example · TTS
No one wanted to be labeled a culprit in that debate. （罪人；罪犯）
詳細 · 填空1300、複習詞、紅寶書
cult
狂熱；異教
英文釋義：followers of an exclusive system of religious beliefs and practices; an interest followed with exaggerated zeal
相似詞：fad, craze, furor, furore, rage, cultus
派生詞：cultist n.
用法／搭配：核心義：followers of an exclusive system of religious beliefs and practices。中文錨點：狂熱；異教。GRE tip: "cult" often names an abstract idea—look for of-phrases and whether it is countable in context. 搭配：the cult of X; a sense / degree / lack of cult; amid / despite cult Sentence frame: The debate turns on the cult of ______. （空格填入與「狂熱；異教」相關的對象。）
Example · TTS
It was a satanic cult. （狂熱；異教）
詳細 · 紅寶書
cumber
阻礙｜教學補註：hold back
英文釋義：hold back
相似詞：restrain, encumber, constrain
相反詞：free, liberate
用法／搭配：核心義：to hold back。中文錨點：阻礙｜教學補註：hold back。GRE tip: treat "cumber" as an action verb—ask who does what to whom, and whether the tone is neutral or charged. 搭配：to cumber sth; refuse / choose / begin to cumber; the cumberring of X Sentence frame: The committee decided to cumber ______ after ______. （造句時把空格填成符合「阻礙｜教學補註：hold back」的對象與原因。）
Example · TTS
In the end, they chose to cumber what they had once defended. （阻礙）
詳細 · GRE3000、救命800
cumbersome
adj. 笨重的｜教學補註：large and heavy
英文釋義：large and heavy
相似詞：ponderous, unwieldy
相反詞：wieldy
派生詞：cumber v.阻礙
用法／搭配：cumbersome machinery 笨重的機器
Example · TTS
A cumbersome piece of machinery. （笨重的）
詳細 · 救命800、紅寶書
cunning
adj. 狡猾的｜教學補註：clever in a deceptive way
英文釋義：clever in a deceptive way
相似詞：crafty, devious
相反詞：straightforward, honest
用法／搭配：a cunning plan 狡詐的計劃
Example · TTS
The cunning maneuvers leading to his success. （狡猾的）
詳細 · 複習詞、救命800、紅寶書
cupidity
n. 貪婪｜教學補註：greed
英文釋義：greed
相似詞：avarice, avidity, rapacity
相反詞：generosity, liberality
用法／搭配：the cupidity of businessmen 商人的貪婪
Example · TTS
The debate focused on the cupidity of businessmen. （貪婪）
詳細 · 紅寶書
curator
館長｜教學補註：the custodian of a collection (as a museum or library)
英文釋義：the custodian of a collection (as a museum or library)
相似詞：conservator
派生詞：curatorial adj., curatorship n.
用法／搭配：核心義：the custodian of a collection (as a museum or library)。中文錨點：館長｜教學補註：the custodian of a collection (as a museum or library)。GRE tip: "curator" often names an abstract idea—look for of-phrases and whether it is countable in context. 搭配：the curator of X; a sense / degree / lack of curator; amid / despite curator Sentence frame: The debate turns on the curator of ______. （空格填入與「館長｜教學補註：the custodian of a collection (as a museum or library)」相關的對象。）
Example · TTS
A clear sense of curator is crucial to understanding the argument. （館長）
詳細 · 紅寶書
curdle
凝結｜教學補註：turn into curds
英文釋義：turn into curds; go bad or sour
相似詞：clabber, clot
相反詞：homogenise, homogenize
派生詞：curdling n.
用法／搭配：核心義：to turn into curds。中文錨點：凝結｜教學補註：turn into curds。GRE tip: treat "curdle" as an action verb—ask who does what to whom, and whether the tone is neutral or charged. 搭配：to curdle sth; refuse / choose / begin to curdle; the curdling of X Sentence frame: The committee decided to curdle ______ after ______. （造句時把空格填成符合「凝結｜教學補註：turn into curds」的對象與原因。）
Example · TTS
His blood curdled. （凝結）
詳細 · 紅寶書
curfew
宵禁｜教學補註：the time that the curfew signal is sounded
英文釋義：the time that the curfew signal is sounded; a signal (usually a bell) announcing the start of curfew restrictions
用法／搭配：核心義：the time that the curfew signal is sounded。中文錨點：宵禁｜教學補註：the time that the curfew signal is sounded。GRE tip: "curfew" often names an abstract idea—look for of-phrases and whether it is countable in context. 搭配：the curfew of X; a sense / degree / lack of curfew; amid / despite curfew Sentence frame: The debate turns on the curfew of ______. （空格填入與「宵禁｜教學補註：the time that the curfew signal is sounded」相關的對象。）
Example · TTS
A clear sense of curfew is crucial to understanding the argument. （宵禁）
詳細 · GRE3000
curmudgeon
脾氣暴躁的人
英文釋義：a crusty irascible cantankerous old person full of stubborn ideas
派生詞：curmudgeonly adj.
用法／搭配：核心義：a crusty irascible cantankerous old person full of stubborn ideas。中文錨點：脾氣暴躁的人。GRE tip: "curmudgeon" often names an abstract idea—look for of-phrases and whether it is countable in context. 搭配：the curmudgeon of X; a sense / degree / lack of curmudgeon; amid / despite curmudgeon Sentence frame: The debate turns on the curmudgeon of ______. （空格填入與「脾氣暴躁的人」相關的對象。）
Example · TTS
No one wanted to be labeled a curmudgeon in that debate. （脾氣暴躁的人）
詳細 · 幽默聯想庫 P3-pending-b02 補錄
curriculum
課程
英文釋義：課程
用法／搭配：建立清單課程表。
Example · TTS
Build a curriculum of checklists. （課程）
詳細 · 幽默聯想庫 P3-pending-b03 補錄
curse
詛咒
英文釋義：詛咒
用法／搭配：考意錨點：詛咒
Example · TTS
On the exam, curse most nearly means a sense of "詛咒". （詛咒）
詳細 · 救命800、重要詞
cursory
adj. 匆忙的，不走心的
英文釋義：acting or done with excessive or careless speed
相似詞：perfunctory
相反詞：thorough, meticulous, careful
用法／搭配：a cursory glance at the headline 匆匆地瞥了一眼標題
Example · TTS
A casual (or cursory) inspection failed to reveal the house's structural flaws. （匆忙的，不走心的）
詳細 · 救命800
curt
adj. 言詞簡略、直接（以至顯得粗魯）的
英文釋義：direct, brief, and potentially rude
相似詞：abrupt, bluff, terse
派生詞：curtness n.
形近詞：conjure = recall or 變魔法 ｜ conjecture 推測 = speculate ｜ curt 簡短的，簡單粗暴的 ｜ curb 限制抑制，馬路牙子
用法／搭配：a curt reply 唐突無禮的答覆
Example · TTS
A response so curt as to be almost rude. （言詞簡略、直接（以至顯得粗魯）的）
詳細 · GRE3000、救命800
curtail
v. 縮短｜教學補註：to make less in extent or duration
英文釋義：to make less in extent or duration
相似詞：abbreviate, abridge, truncate
相反詞：expand, extend
派生詞：curtailment n.
用法／搭配：curtail your holiday 縮短你的假期
Example · TTS
Personal freedom is curtailed in many countries. （縮短）
詳細 · 幽默聯想庫 P3-pending-b02 補錄
curtaincall
謝幕
英文釋義：謝幕
用法／搭配：考意錨點：謝幕
Example · TTS
On the exam, curtaincall most nearly means a sense of "謝幕". （謝幕）
詳細 · 複習詞、紅寶書
cutlery
餐具｜教學補註：a cutting implement
英文釋義：a cutting implement; a tool for cutting; tableware implements for cutting and eating food
相似詞：cutter
用法／搭配：核心義：a cutting implement。中文錨點：餐具｜教學補註：a cutting implement。GRE tip: "cutlery" often names an abstract idea—look for of-phrases and whether it is countable in context. 搭配：the cutlery of X; a sense / degree / lack of cutlery; amid / despite cutlery Sentence frame: The debate turns on the cutlery of ______. （空格填入與「餐具｜教學補註：a cutting implement」相關的對象。）
Example · TTS
A clear sense of cutlery is crucial to understanding the argument. （餐具）
詳細 · 幽默聯想庫 P3-pending-b03 補錄
cuttingedge
尖端的
英文釋義：尖端的
用法／搭配：考意錨點：尖端的
Example · TTS
On the exam, cuttingedge most nearly means a sense of "尖端的". （尖端的）
詳細 · 紅寶書
cyclone
旋風｜教學補註：(meteorology) rapid inward circulation of air masses about a low pressure center
英文釋義：(meteorology) rapid inward circulation of air masses about a low pressure center; circling counterclockwise in the northern hemisphere and clockwise in the southern; a violent rotating windstorm
相反詞：anticyclone
派生詞：cyclonic adj., cyclonal adj., cyclonical adj.
用法／搭配：核心義：(meteorology) rapid inward circulation of air masses about a low pressure center。中文錨點：旋風｜教學補註：(meteorology) rapid inward circulation of air masses about a low pressure center。GRE tip: "cyclone" often names an abstract idea—look for of-phrases and whether it is countable in context. 搭配：the cyclone of X; a sense / degree / lack of cyclone; amid / despite cyclone Sentence frame: The debate turns on the cyclone of ______. （空格填入與「旋風｜教學補註：(meteorology) rapid inward circulation of air masses about a low pressure center」相關的對象。）
Example · TTS
A clear sense of cyclone is crucial to understanding the argument. （旋風）
詳細 · 救命800、紅寶書
cynic
n. 反人類的噴子
英文釋義：a person who believes all people are selfish
相似詞：misanthrope, naysayer
相反詞：philanthropist
派生詞：cynical adj.
用法／搭配：a cynic might think that the governor visited the hospital just to gain votes 一個噴子會認爲州
Example · TTS
The debate focused on a cynic might think that the governor visited the hospital just to gain votes. （反人類的噴子）
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cynosure
關注的焦點
英文釋義：something that provides guidance (as Polaris guides mariners); something that strongly attracts attention and admiration
用法／搭配：核心義：something that provides guidance (as Polaris guides mariners)。中文錨點：關注的焦點。GRE tip: "cynosure" often names an abstract idea—look for of-phrases and whether it is countable in context. 搭配：the cynosure of X; a sense / degree / lack of cynosure; amid / despite cynosure Sentence frame: The debate turns on the cynosure of ______. （空格填入與「關注的焦點」相關的對象。）
Example · TTS
If he was the cynosure of all eyes he didn't notice. （關注的焦點）