英単語辞書 | 単語の意味、定義、例文
To state opinions or beliefs as if they were absolute truths.
"The professor tended to dogmatize on political issues."
Expressing sorrow or sadness; mournful.
"She gave him a doleful look before leaving."
Filled with grief or sadness; mournful.
"The dolesome ballad brought tears to their eyes."
a small toy resembling a human figure, especially for children
"The little girl hugged her favorite doll tightly."
The basic monetary unit of the United States and some other countries
"I need five dollars to buy this book."
A state of great sorrow or distress.
"The nation was in deep dolor after the tragedy."
A highly intelligent marine mammal with a streamlined body and dorsal fin
"Dolphins are known for their playful behavior and intelligence."
A stupid or slow-witted person.
"Only a dolt would believe such a story."
An area of knowledge, activity, or territory over which control is exercised.
"Mathematics is her main domain of expertise."
Relating to the home or internal affairs of a country.
"She bought domestic products to support local businesses."
to tame an animal for use by humans; to adapt something for domestic use
"Humans domesticated dogs thousands of years ago."
The process of taming an animal and keeping it as a pet or for farm produce.
"Domestication of animals has been crucial for human survival."
Life at home or devotion to family life.
"She enjoys the domesticity of cooking and gardening."
A person's legal residence or permanent home.
"He declared Canada as his legal domicile."
The state of having power and influence over others.
"The company has maintained dominance in the smartphone market."
Having power, authority, or influence over others; most important.
"English has become the dominant language in international business."
to have power or control over something or someone
"The company dominates the smartphone market."
the exercise of control or influence over someone or something
"The empire sought domination over its neighbors."
to assert one's will over another in an arrogant way
"He tends to domineer over his younger colleagues."
to give money, goods, or time to help a person or organization
"They donated food to the flood victims."
something that is given to help a person or organization, often money
"He made a generous donation to the local orphanage."
A person who gives something, especially money or goods, as a donation.
"The donator wished to remain anonymous after contributing a large sum."
A person who receives a gift or donation.
"The scholarship fund’s donee expressed heartfelt gratitude."
a domesticated animal related to the horse, with long ears and a braying call
"The donkey carried heavy bags up the mountain."
A person who gives something, especially to a charity or cause.
"The donor contributed generously to the hospital’s new wing."
A terrible fate, destruction, or unavoidable bad outcome.
"The ancient prophecy foretold the city’s doom."
the last day of the world's existence; a time of catastrophic destruction
"The preacher spoke about doomsday and the importance of preparing spiritually."
a mat placed in front of a door for wiping feet
"Please wipe your feet on the door-mat before entering the house."
A person whose job is to guard or manage the entrance of a building or room.
"The doorkeeper checked everyone’s passes before they entered the hall."
the space where a door opens into a room or building
"She stood in the doorway waiting for him to arrive."
A window that projects vertically from a sloping roof.
"The old house had a dormer overlooking the garden."
Relating to the back or upper side of an animal or body part.
"Sharks have a prominent dorsal fin."
a measured amount of a medicine or drug taken at one time
"The doctor prescribed one dose of the medicine every six hours."
A collection of documents about a particular person, event, or subject.
"The lawyer presented a dossier of evidence to the court."
The period of old age, especially when one is weak or senile.
"He spent his dotage reminiscing about his youth."
to show excessive love or fondness for someone or something
"She tends to dote on her grandchildren."
to make twice as much in size, number, or amount
"The company hopes to double its profits this year."
a bus with two levels or floors for passengers
"The red double decker bus is a famous symbol of London."
a close-fitting jacket worn by men in the Renaissance; also, a pair of similar things
"The actor wore a velvet doublet for the Shakespearean play."
in a twofold manner; to twice the degree
"She felt doubly fortunate after winning the prize and getting a promotion."
a feeling of uncertainty or lack of conviction; to be uncertain about something
"She had doubts about the success of the plan."
uncertain; questionable; feeling uncertain about something
"I am doubtful about the success of this project."
a mixture of flour, water, and other ingredients used to make bread or pastries
"She kneaded the dough for ten minutes before baking."
