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雅思听力核心词汇—C

cafeteria n.自助小餐厅 calculate v.计算,推算,估算 calorie n.热量(卡路里) campaign n.(政治性或商业性的)运动,游说,宣传活动 campus n..(大学)校园 cancel v.放弃,撤消,取消,废除 candidate n..1.侯先人,候补人;