Vocabularies

English Vocabulary Dictionary | Word Meanings, Definitions & Examples

agriculturally significant definition card — visual illustration of the meaning
adjective C1
ˌæɡrɪˈkʌltʃərəli sɪɡˈnɪfɪkənt
与农业相关的重要 (yǔ nóngyè xiāngguān de zhòngyào)

Important or crucial related to farming and agriculture

"Winter is agriculturally significant for crop production."

"冬季对于作物生产至关重要。" (Dōngjì duìyú zuòwù shēngchǎn zhìguān zhòngyào.)
agrochemical definition card — visual illustration of the meaning
noun C1
ˌæɡ.rəʊˈkem.ɪ.kəl
农用化学品 (nong yong hua xue pin)

A chemical product used in agriculture, especially a pesticide or fertilizer.

"Excessive use of agrochemicals can degrade soil quality."

"过度使用农用化学品会降低土壤质量。" (guo du shi yong nong yong hua xue pin hui jiang di tu rang zhi liang)
ail definition card — visual illustration of the meaning
verb C1
/eɪl/
生病 (sheng bing)

to be ill or suffer from a physical or mental problem; to trouble or afflict

"She has been ailing since last winter."

"她从去年冬天开始一直生病。" (ta cong qunian dongtian kaishi yizhi shengbing)
ailing definition card — visual illustration of the meaning
adjective, verb C1
/ˈeɪlɪŋ/
生病的 (shengbing de)

suffering from illness or poor health; experiencing problems or decline

"The ailing patient slowly began to recover after treatment."

"生病的病人在治疗后慢慢开始康复。" (shengbing de bingren zai zhiliao hou manman kaishi kangfu)
Aimless definition card — visual illustration of the meaning
adjective C1
/ˈeɪmləs/
漫无目的; 无目标 (aimles)

without purpose or direction; lacking a goal

"He wandered around the city in an aimless manner."

"他在城市中漫无目的地游荡。" (Tā zài chéngshì zhōng màn wú mùdì de yóudàng.)
airtight definition card — visual illustration of the meaning
adjective C1
/ˈɛərˌtaɪt/
密封的 (mifeng de)

Completely sealed so that no air can get in or out.

"Store the cookies in an airtight container to keep them fresh."

"将饼干存放在密封容器中,以保持其新鲜。" (Jiāng bǐnggān cúnfàng zài mìfēng róngqì zhōng, yǐ bǎochí qí xīnxiān.)
akin definition card — visual illustration of the meaning
adjective C1
/əˈkɪn/
相似的 (xiangsi de)

Of similar character or related by blood.

"His reaction was akin to shock."

"他的反应与震惊相似。" (Tade fanying yu zhenjing xiangsi.)
alchemy definition card — visual illustration of the meaning
noun C1
/ˈælkəmi/
炼金术 (liànjīnshù)

A medieval practice combining elements of chemistry and philosophy, aimed at transforming matter, especially turning base metals into gold.

"Medieval scientists devoted their lives to alchemy."

"中世纪的科学家们将他们的生命献给了炼金术。" (Zhongshiji de kexuejiamen jiang tamen de shengming xiang gei le liànjīnshù.)
alcove definition card — visual illustration of the meaning
noun C1
/ˈælkoʊv/
壁龛 (bìkān)

A small recessed section of a room or a nook.

"She placed a reading chair in the alcove near the window."

"她在靠窗的壁龛里放了一把阅读椅。" (Tā zài kào chuāng de bìkān lǐ fàngle yī bǎ yuèdú yǐ.)
alertly definition card — visual illustration of the meaning
adverb C1
/əˈlɜːrtli/
警觉地 (jingjue de)

in a watchful, attentive, and quick-to-notice manner

"She listened alertly to every sound in the dark forest."

"她在黑暗的森林里警觉地听着每一个声音。" (ta zai hei'an de senlin li jingjue de ting zhe mei yi ge shengyin)
alertness definition card — visual illustration of the meaning
noun C1
/əˈlɜːrtnəs/
警觉性 (jingjue xing)

the state of being mentally aware and quick to notice or respond; vigilance

"The driver maintained a high level of alertness during the long journey."

"司机在长途驾驶中保持了高度的警觉性。" (siji zai changtu jiashi zhong baochi le gaodu de jingjue xing)
algorithm-driven definition card — visual illustration of the meaning
adjective C1
ˈæl.ɡə.rɪ.ðəm drɪv.ən
由算法驱动。 (you suanfa qudong.)

Controlled or powered by computer algorithms.

"Algorithm-driven systems increase accuracy."

"算法驱动的系统提高了准确性。" (Suanfa qudong de xitong tigao le zhunqueding.)
algorithmic definition card — visual illustration of the meaning
adjective C1
ˌæl.ɡəˈrɪð.mɪk
算法的 (suànfǎ de)

Related to calculations or analysis based on specific rules or methods.

"Algorithmic processes are essential for artificial intelligence."

"算法过程对于人工智能至关重要。" (Suànfǎ guòchéng duì yìrén gōngnéng zhìguān zhòngyào.)
alias definition card — visual illustration of the meaning
noun, adverb C1
/ˈeɪliəs/
别名 (bieming)

A false or assumed identity; also used to mean 'otherwise called'.

"The criminal was known by the alias 'Shadow'."

"罪犯以'影子'为别名。" (Zuìfàn yǐ 'yǐngzi' wéi biémíng.)
alibi definition card — visual illustration of the meaning
noun C1
/ˈælɪbaɪ/
不在场证明 (bù zài chǎng zhèngmíng)

A claim or piece of evidence that one was elsewhere when an act, typically a crime, was committed.

"She had a strong alibi that proved she was at the cinema during the theft."

"她有一个强有力的辩解,证明她在偷窃发生时在电影院。" (Tā yǒu yī ge qiáng yǒulì de biànjiě, zhèngmíng tā zài tōuqiè fāshēng shí zài diànyǐngyuàn.)
alienate definition card — visual illustration of the meaning
verb C1
/ˈeɪ.li.ə.neɪt/
疏远 (shūyuǎn)

To make someone feel isolated or estranged; to cause someone to become unfriendly.

"His rude behavior alienated many of his friends."

"他粗鲁的行为使许多朋友疏远了他。" (Tā cūlǔ de xíngwéi shǐ xǔduō péngyǒu shūyuǎnle tā.)
alienated definition card — visual illustration of the meaning
adjective C1
ˈeɪlɪəneɪtɪd
疏远 (shuyuan)

Feeling isolated or estranged; disconnected from others or society.

"Alienated students are more prone to delinquency."

"疏远的学生更容易陷入犯罪。" (Shūyuǎn de xuéshēng gèng róngyì xiànrù fànzuì.)
alienation definition card — visual illustration of the meaning
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alienation (异化)

noun C1
/ˌeɪ.li.əˈneɪ.ʃən/
异化 (yihua)

The state of being isolated or estranged from a group or activity.

"The new policies created a sense of alienation among employees."

"新政策在员工中产生了异化感。" (Xin zhengce zai yuangong zhong chanshengle yihuagan.)
alimony definition card — visual illustration of the meaning
noun C1
/ˈæl.ɪ.moʊ.ni/
赡养费 (shànyǎng fèi)

financial support that a person is ordered by a court to give to their spouse after separation or divorce

"He was ordered by the court to pay monthly alimony to his ex-wife."

"法院命令他每月支付赡养费给他的前妻。" (Fǎyuàn mìnglìng tā měi yuè zhīfù shànyǎng fèi gěi tā de qiánqī.)
alkali definition card — visual illustration of the meaning
noun C1
/ˈæl.kə.laɪ/
碱性物质 (jiǎn xìng wù zhì)

a soluble base substance, typically with a pH greater than 7, that neutralizes acids

"Soap contains alkali which helps remove grease."

"肥皂含有碱,能帮助去除油脂。" (Feizao hanyou jian, neng bangzhu quchu youzhi.)
allegiance definition card — visual illustration of the meaning
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allegiance

noun C1
/əˈliːdʒəns/

loyalty or commitment to a group, cause, or leader

"The soldiers swore allegiance to their country."

allegory definition card — visual illustration of the meaning
noun C1
/ˈælɪɡəri/
寓言 (yùyán)

a story, poem, or picture that can be interpreted to reveal a hidden meaning, often moral or political

"The novel is an allegory of the struggle between good and evil."

"这本小说是善与恶斗争的寓言。" (Zhè běn xiǎoshuō shì shàn yǔ è dòuzhēng de yùyán.)
allergen definition card — visual illustration of the meaning
noun C1
ˈælərdʒən
引发过敏反应的物质 (yǐn fā guòmǐn fǎnyìng de wùzhì)

A substance that causes an allergic reaction.

"Pollen is a common allergen that affects many people."

"花粉是常见的过敏原,影响许多人。" (Huāfěn shì chángjiàn de guòmǐnyuán, yǐngxiǎng xǔduō rén.)
alleviate definition card — visual illustration of the meaning
verb C1
/əˈliːvieɪt/
缓解 (huanjie)

to make suffering, pain, or a problem less severe

"The medicine helped alleviate her headache."

"药物帮助缓解了她的头痛。" (Yaowu bangzhu huanjie le tade toutong.)
alliteration definition card — visual illustration of the meaning
noun C1
/əˌlɪtəˈreɪʃən/
头韵 (tóuyùn)

the occurrence of the same consonant sound at the beginning of words in close succession

"She used alliteration in her poem to add musicality."

"她在诗中使用了头韵来增加音乐性。" (Tā zài shī zhōng shǐyòngle tóuyùn lái zēngjiā yīnyuèxìng.)
allot definition card — visual illustration of the meaning
verb C1
/əˈlɒt/
幸福 (xìngfú)

to give or assign something, often a share or portion, to someone

"Each student was allotted ten minutes to present."

"她在获得奖项时无法掩饰自己的幸福。" (Tā zài huòdé jiǎngxiàng shí wúfǎ yǎnshì zìjǐ de xìngfú.)
allotment definition card — visual illustration of the meaning
noun C1
/əˈlɒtmənt/
配给 (peiji)

A portion of something allocated or assigned to someone.

"Each student received an allotment of supplies for the project."

"每个学生都收到了项目所需的配给物资。" (Mei ge xuesheng dou shoudao le xiangmu suo xu de peiji wuzi.)
alloy definition card — visual illustration of the meaning
noun C1
/ˈælɔɪ/
合金 (he jin)

A mixture of metals or a metal combined with another element.

"Bronze is an alloy of copper and tin."

"青铜是铜和锡的合金。" (Qingtong shi tong he xi de hejin.)
allude definition card — visual illustration of the meaning
verb C1
/əˈluːd/
暗示 (ànshì)

To refer to something indirectly or casually.

"The professor alluded to Shakespeare during the lecture."

"教授在讲座中提到了莎士比亚。" (Jiàoshòu zài jiǎngzuò zhōng tí dào le Shāshìbǐyà.)
allure definition card — visual illustration of the meaning
verb C1
/əˈlʊr/
吸引力 (xīyǐnlì)

To attract or tempt someone with charm or appeal.

"The city allures tourists with its vibrant nightlife."

"这个城市通过其生动的夜生活吸引游客。" (Zhège chéngshì tōngguò qí shēngdòng de yè shēnghuó xīyǐn yóukè.)
Alluring definition card — visual illustration of the meaning
adjective C1
/əˈlʊr.ɪŋ/
迷人且诱人; 迷人的 (mí rén qiě yòu rén; mí rén de)

attractive and tempting; fascinating

"The alluring fragrance of roses filled the garden."

"玫瑰的迷人香气弥漫在花园里。" (Méiguī de mí rén xiāngqì mímàn zài huāyuán lǐ.)
allusion definition card — visual illustration of the meaning
noun C1
/əˈluːʒən/
暗示 (ànshì)

An indirect reference to something without mentioning it explicitly.

"Her story contained an allusion to a famous myth."

"她的故事包含了对一个著名神话的暗示。" (Tā de gùshì bāohánle duì yīgè zhùmíng shénhuà de ànshì.)
adjective C1
/ɔːlˈmaɪ.ti/
全能 (quánnéng)

having unlimited power; omnipotent

"The almighty storm destroyed everything in its path."

"那场全能风暴摧毁了它路径上的一切。" (Nà chǎng quánnéng fēngbào cuīhuǐle tā lùjìng shàng de yīqiè.)
aloft definition card — visual illustration of the meaning
adverb C1
/əˈlɒft/
高空 (gaokong)

Up in or into the air; overhead.

"The kite was flying aloft in the clear sky."

"风筝在晴空中高飞。" (Fengzheng zai qingkong zhong gaofei.)
aloof definition card — visual illustration of the meaning
adjective C1
/əˈluːf/
冷漠 (lěngmò)

Not friendly or forthcoming; cool and distant.

"He remained aloof during the entire discussion."

"他在整个讨论过程中都显得冷漠。" (Tā zài zhěnggè tǎolùn guòchéng zhōng dōu xiǎndé lěngmò.)
alto definition card — visual illustration of the meaning
noun C1
/ˈæltoʊ/
高音 (成人歌唱声部) (alto)

the second highest adult singing voice, between soprano and tenor

"She sang the alto part in the choir beautifully."

"她在合唱团中美妙地唱着高音部分。" (Ta zai hechangtuan zhong meihao de changzhe gaoyin bufen.)
altruism definition card — visual illustration of the meaning
noun C1
/ˈæltruɪzəm/
利他主义 (lìtā zhǔyì)

the belief in or practice of selfless concern for the well-being of others

"Her altruism led her to volunteer at the shelter every weekend."

"她的利他主义让她每个周末都去庇护所做志愿者。" (Tā de lìtā zhǔyì ràng tā měi gè zhōumò dōu qù bìhù suǒ zuò zhìyuàn zhě.)
altruistic definition card — visual illustration of the meaning
adjective C1
/ˌæl.truˈɪs.tɪk/
利他主义 (lìtā zhǔyì)

showing selfless concern for the well-being of others; unselfish

"Her altruistic nature made her volunteer at the shelter every weekend."

"她的利他主义本性使她每个周末都自愿在收容所工作。" (Tā de lìtā zhǔyì běnxìng shǐ tā měi gè zhōumò dōu zìyuàn zài shōuróngsuǒ gōngzuò.)
noun C1
/əˈlʌmnəs/
校友 (xiao you)

a former student or graduate of a school, college, or university

"He is an alumnus of Harvard University."

"他是哈佛大学的校友。" (Ta shi Harvard daxue de xiao you.)
amass definition card — visual illustration of the meaning
verb C1
/əˈmæs/
积累 (jīlěi)

to gather together or accumulate over a period of time

"He managed to amass a fortune through wise investments."

"他通过明智的投资成功地积累了财富。" (Tā tōngguò míngzhì de tóuzī chénggōng de jīlěile cáifù.)
ambiguity definition card — visual illustration of the meaning
noun C1
ˌæm.bɪˈɡjuː.ə.ti
模棱两可, 不确定性, 含糊不清 (mó líng liǎng kě, bù què dìng xìng, hán hú bù qīng)

Uncertainty, vagueness, unclear meaning.

"The law's ambiguity caused confusion."

"法律的模棱两可造成了混乱。" (Fǎlǜ de mó líng liǎng kě zàochéng le hùn luàn.)
ambivalence definition card — visual illustration of the meaning
noun C1
/æmˈbɪvələns/
矛盾情绪 (máodùn qíngxù)

The state of having mixed feelings or contradictory ideas about something.

"He felt ambivalence about moving to a new city."

"他对搬到新城市感到矛盾。" (tā duì bān dào xīn chéngshì gǎndào máodùn.)
ambivalent definition card — visual illustration of the meaning
adjective C1
/æmˈbɪvələnt/
矛盾的 (máodùn de)

Having mixed or contradictory feelings about something or someone.

"She was ambivalent about accepting the new job offer."

"她对接受新工作的提议感到矛盾。" (Tā duì jiēshòu xīn gōngzuò de tíyì gǎndào máodùn.)
ambush definition card — visual illustration of the meaning
verb C1
/ˈæmbʊʃ/
伏击 (fuji)

To attack suddenly and unexpectedly from a hidden position.

"The soldiers planned to ambush the enemy at dawn."

"士兵们计划在黎明时伏击敌人。" (shibingmen jihua zai liming shi fuji diren.)
amenable definition card — visual illustration of the meaning
adjective C1
/əˈmiːnəbl/
顺从 (shùncóng)

willing to cooperate or be influenced; open to suggestions

"She was amenable to the idea of working longer hours."

"她愿意接受加班的想法。" (Tā yuànyì jiēshòu jiābān de xiǎngfǎ.)
Amiable definition card — visual illustration of the meaning
adjective C1
/ˈeɪmiəbəl/
和蔼可亲 (hé'ǎi kěqīn)

Having a friendly and pleasant manner.

"She has an amiable personality that makes her well-liked by everyone."

"她有一个和蔼可亲的个性,使她受到大家的喜爱。" (Tā yǒu yīgè hé'ǎi kěqīn de gèxìng, shǐ tā shòudào dàjiā de xǐ'ài.)
adverb C1
/ˈeɪ.mi.ə.bli/
友好地,以友善的方式 (yǒu hǎo de, yǐ yǒu shàn de fāng shì)

in a friendly and pleasant manner

"They discussed the issue amiably without any arguments."

"他们友善地讨论了这个问题,没有争论。" (Tāmen yǒu hǎo de tǎolùn le zhège wèntí, méiyǒu zhēnglùn.)
amicable definition card — visual illustration of the meaning
adjective C1
/ˈæmɪkəbəl/
友好 (youhao)

Friendly and peaceful, especially in resolving conflicts.

"The two companies reached an amicable agreement after months of negotiation."

"经过几个月的谈判,两家公司达成了友好的协议。" (Jingguo jige yue de tanpan, liang jia gongsi dachengle youhao de xieyi.)
adverb C1
/ˈæm.ɪ.kə.bli/
友好地 (youhao de)

in a friendly way without anger or resentment

"The divorce was settled amicably between both parties."

"离婚在双方之间友好地解决了。" (Líhūn zài shuāngfāng zhījiān yǒuhǎo de jiějuéle.)
amiss definition card — visual illustration of the meaning
adjective/adverb C1
/əˈmɪs/
错误的 (cuòwù de)

Not quite right; inappropriate or out of place.

"Something seems amiss with the car's engine."

"汽车的引擎似乎有些错误。" (Qìchē de yǐnqíng shìhū yǒuxiē cuòwù.)