英単語辞書 | 単語の意味、定義、例文
A small church or a room used for Christian worship, often within a larger building.
"The couple got married in a small countryside chapel."
An older person who accompanies and supervises young people in social situations.
"The teacher acted as a chaperon during the school dance."
A member of the clergy attached to a private chapel, institution, hospital, or military unit.
"The army chaplain offered prayers before the battle."
A main division of a book or a period in someone's life.
"I just finished the first chapter of the novel."
To burn or scorch something so that it becomes blackened.
"The cook accidentally charred the steak."
the mental and moral qualities distinctive to an individual; a person in a story or play
"The main character in the novel learns an important lesson."
The process of creating a believable character in fiction by giving the character depth and personality.
"The character development of Sydney Carton is profound."
A distinguishing quality or feature of a person, place, or thing.
"Kindness is a characteristic of true leadership."
to describe or portray the distinctive features or qualities of someone or something
"The author characterizes the hero as brave and selfless."
an absurd pretense or act intended to deceive; also a word-guessing game
"The trial was nothing more than a political charade."
to demand payment; to formally accuse; to rush forward aggressively
"The store charges extra for home delivery."
The process of supplying electrical energy to recharge a battery or power source.
"Electric vehicle charging stations are increasing in cities."
an ancient horse-drawn vehicle used in warfare and racing
"The warrior rode his chariot into battle with great courage."
a special charm or appeal that inspires devotion or attraction in others
"The leader's charisma inspired thousands of followers."
generous in giving to those in need; showing kindness
"She is known for her charitable work in the community."
an organization set up to provide help and raise money for those in need; kindness and tolerance in judging others
"The charity raised funds to support homeless families."
a person who pretends to have knowledge or skills that they do not really possess; a fraud
"The so-called healer was exposed as a charlatan."
Very pleasing or delightful in a way that attracts people.
"The village is full of charming little houses."
a sheet of information in the form of a table, graph, or diagram
"The teacher used a chart to explain the statistics."
a written document granting rights or privileges; to hire a vehicle or vessel for temporary use
"The company decided to charter a bus for the trip."
cautious or wary about doing something
"She was chary of investing in the new business venture."
to pursue someone or something in order to catch them
"The police chased the thief through the market."
a deep fissure in the earth's surface or a wide difference between people or ideas
"There was a great chasm between the two political parties."
the base frame of a vehicle or other wheeled machine
"The mechanic examined the car's chassis for damage."
abstaining from sexual relations; pure or simple in style
"She lived a chaste life devoted to her faith."
to correct or discipline; to humble or subdue
"The coach chastened the team after their poor performance."
the state of refraining from sexual activity; purity
"The monk took a vow of chastity."
an informal conversation; to talk in a friendly, informal way
"We had a long chat after dinner."
a large French country house or castle
"They stayed in a beautiful chateau in France."
A language-based artificial intelligence model designed for conversational interactions.
"ChatGPT helps users generate human-like text efficiently."
a personal possession; historically, movable property including slaves
"In the past, slaves were considered the chattel of their owners."
Excessive or prejudiced support for one's own cause, group, or gender, often with contempt for others.
"The company's culture was criticized for promoting male chauvinism."
A person displaying excessive or prejudiced loyalty to a group, cause, or gender.
"He was labeled a chauvinist after his remarks about women in the workplace."
Displaying or characterized by excessive or prejudiced loyalty or support, especially towards one's own gender or group.
"His chauvinistic attitude alienated many of his female colleagues."
low in cost; inexpensive
"This shop sells clothes at very cheap prices."
to act dishonestly or unfairly to gain an advantage
"He cheated on the exam and got caught by the teacher."
a person who cheats or acts dishonestly to gain an advantage
"He was caught and labeled as a cheater during the exam."
To examine, inspect, or verify something; also a written order to a bank to pay money.
"Please check the report before submitting it."
Having a pattern of alternating squares of different colors; also describing a past full of ups and downs or varied experiences.
"He had a checkered career with many highs and lows."
either side of the face below the eye; impudent boldness
"She kissed him on the cheek."
to shout in encouragement or support; to make someone feel happier
"The fans cheered loudly when their team scored a goal."
happy and optimistic; full of joy and good spirits; bright and lively
"She has a cheerful personality that brightens everyone's day."
in a happy and positive manner; with visible good spirits
"She greeted everyone cheerfully despite the long day."
lacking happiness or comfort; gloomy; depressing; without cheer
"The old house looked cheerless and abandoned in the winter rain."
a dairy product made from curdled or cultured milk
"She sliced some cheese for the sandwich."
tacky, overly sentimental, or cheap in quality
"The movie was funny but a bit too cheesy."
a substance produced by or used in a chemical process
"The factory releases harmful chemicals into the river."
