The merchant could not get a loan from the bank because his credit was bad.那位商人由于信用状况不良，因此无法获得银行贷款。

The bank teller recorded a credit to my account after I made a payment.我付款之后，银行出纳把钱计人我的账户。

Lucretia Mott's influence was so significant that she has been credited by some authorities as the originator of feminism in the United States.卢克丽霞•莫特的影响力巨大，因此有关当局认定她是美国女权运动的发起者。

creep vi.慢慢行进；爬行

The turtle creeps along the coastline.海龟沿海岸线爬行。

criminal n.罪犯，犯罪者

The clever criminal was never caught by the police.那个聪明的罪犯从未被警方抓住过。

critical adj.①评论的，批评的②危急的；非常重要的

The report was very critical of the railway’s safety standards.这份报告对铁路的安全标准持强烈批评态度。

The talks between the two leaders have reached a critical stage.两位领导人之间的谈判进入关键阶段。

crucial adj.至关重要的，决定性的；紧要关头的

The President’s support is crucial for this project.总统的支持对于该项目至关重要。

crude adj.未提炼的，粗链的

Crude oil has to be refined before it can be used.原油必须经过提炼才能使用。

cruise vi.巡游，巡航

My car can cruise along at 70 miles per hour on the highway.我的汽车在公路上可以以每小时70英里的速度行驶。

crush vt.压垮；粉碎；（使）变形

My suitcase was so full that my clothes were crushed.我的行李箱太满了，衣服都给弄皱了。

crust n.硬外皮；地壳

The crust of the pie was delicious.馅饼的外皮很美味。

crystal n.水晶，晶体 清澈的；结晶状的

Crystals can be made into many beautiful objects.水晶可以制成许多精美的物件。

Janet likes swimming in the crystal water of the pool.珍妮特喜欢在清澈的游泳池里游泳。