cradle
noun [ C ]
UK
/ˈkreɪ.dəl/ US
/ˈkreɪ.dəl/
cradle noun [C] (BED)
https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Cradle_of_civilization
文明的搖籃
a small bed for a baby, especially one that moves from side to side
搖床；搖籃
The nurse rocked the cradle.保姆搖動搖籃。
n.
名詞
- 1.搖籃[C]
- 2.策源地，發源地[S1][（+of）]Ancient Athens is said to be the cradle of democracy. 據說古代雅典是民主的搖籃。
- 3.嬰兒時期[the S]We knew each other from the cradle. 我們自幼便相識了。
- 4.支架，托架[C]
vt.
及物動詞
- 1.把……放在搖籃內
- 2.撫育She was cradled in poverty. 她幼年生長於窮困的環境。
- 3.把……擱在支架上；用架支住He forgot to cradle the telephone receiver when he finished. 他打完電話忘記把聽筒擱在支架上。
cram
verb
UK
/kræm/ US
/kræm/
-mm-
cram verb (FIT A LOT IN)
[ T usually + adv/prep ] informal
to force a lot of things into a small space
塞滿；塞進；擠入
Eight children were crammed into the back of the car.八個孩子被塞進了汽車的後座。
The room was packed and we were crammed against the door.房間裡擠得水泄不通，我們被擠靠在門邊。
[ T usually + adv/prep ] informal
to do many things in a short period of time
急匆匆地做（許多事）
I had to cram three countries into a week's business trip.我出差一週跑了三個國家。
cram verb (LEARN)
[ I ]
to try to learn a lot very quickly before an exam
（考試前）死記硬背，突擊學習
She's cramming for her history exam.為應付歷史考試她拼命突擊。
vt.
及物動詞
- 1.把……塞進[（+into）]；把……塞滿，把……擠滿[（+with）]cram papers into a drawer 把文件塞進抽屜
- 2.狼吞虎嚥地吃；塞飽[O]The hungry children crammed food down their throats. 那些飢餓的兒童狼吞虎嚥地吃著。
- 3.【口】（為應考）死記硬背；填鴨式地教
vi.
不及物動詞
- 1.狼吞虎嚥地吃東西；吃得過飽
- 2.【口】（為應考）死記硬背功課[（+up/for）]She crammed for her history exam. 她為應付歷史考試而臨時抱佛腳。
n.【口】
n.【口】
- 1.擁擠[S]There was such a cram in the church. 教堂裡擠得要命。
- 2.死記硬背[U]
Cramp
cramp
noun
UK
/kræmp/ US
/kræmp/
[ C or U ]
a sudden painful tightening in a muscle, often after a lot of exercise, that limits movement
痙攣，抽筋（常出現在大量運動後）
Several runners needed treatment for cramp (US cramps) and exhaustion.有幾個跑步者因為抽筋和體力衰竭需要治療。
I've got cramp in my foot.我的腳抽筋了。
Crater
An impact crater is a circular depression in the surface of a solid astronomical object formed by the hypervelocity impact of a smaller object. In contrast to volcanic craters, which result from explosion or internal collapse,impact craters typically have raised rims and floors that are lower in elevation than the surrounding terrain
crater
noun
UK
/ˈkreɪ.tər/ US
/ˈkreɪ.t̬ɚ/
the round hole at the top of a volcano, or a hole in the ground similar to this
隕石坑
the huge crater of Vesuvius巨大的維蘇威火山口
a bomb crater炸彈坑
Crawl
crawl
verb
UK
/krɔːl/ US
/krɑːl/
crawl verb (MOVE)
B2 [ I ]
to move slowly or with difficulty, especially with your body stretched out along the ground or on hands and knees
緩慢移動；艱難前行；爬行；匍匐前進
The child crawled across the floor.
Creep
creep
verb [ I usually + adv/prep ]
UK
/kriːp/ US
/kriːp/
crept | crept
C2
to move slowly, quietly, and carefully, usually in order to avoid being noticed
（通常指爲避免注意而）緩慢行進，悄悄移動，潛行
She turned off the light and crept through the door.她關上燈，悄悄溜出門。
Someone was creeping around outside my window.有人在我的窗戶外躡手躡腳地走動。
The spider crept up the wall.蜘蛛緩緩地爬上牆。
The traffic was creeping along at a snail's pace.車輛如蝸牛般緩慢移動。
Creek
creek
noun [ C ]
UK
/kriːk/ US
/kriːk/
a narrow area of water that flows into the land from the sea, a lake, etc.
（通海、湖等的）小灣，小港
US
a stream or narrow river
小溪，小河
Crib
crib
verb [ I or T ]
informal disapproving
UK
/krɪb/ US
/krɪb/
-bb-
to copy or take someone else's work
抄襲，剽竊，作弊
I sometimes wonder what TV show he cribbed that line from.我有時候在想，他是從哪個電視節目中學到那句話的。
US
(UK cot)
a small bed for a baby or young child with high bars around the sides so that the child cannot fall out
幼兒床 infanette嬰兒床 英[ɪnfə'net]美[ɪnfə'net]
Crisis
crisis
noun /ˈkraɪ.sɪs/
B2 [ C or U ]
a time of great disagreement, confusion, or suffering
危機，極其困難的時期
The country's leadership is in crisis.該國的領導層陷入了危機。
an economic/financial crisis經濟／金融危機
We have a family crisis on my hands - my 16-year-old sister is pregnant.我家裡出了件大事要我來處理——我16歲的妹妹懷孕了。
[ C ]
an extremely difficult or dangerous point in a situation
緊要關頭，危急時刻
crisis talks解決危機的會談
A mediator has been called in to resolve the crisis.已請了一名調解人前來解決危機。
[ C ] US
(also crisis point)
a moment during a serious illness when there is the possibility of suddenly getting either better or worse
（疾病的）危險期，關鍵期
He's passed the crisis - the fever's started to go down.他已經度過了危險期——開始退燒了。
a crisis of confidence
a sudden loss of confidence
信任危機
With inflation at 500 percent, the country faces a crisis of confidence.通貨膨脹率已達到了500%，該國正面臨著信任危機。
midlife crisis中年危機
energy crisis能源危機
crisis management 危機處理
