Словарь английского языка | Значения слов, определения и примеры
Relating to or resembling a torrent; very heavy and fast flowing.
"The hikers were caught in torrential rain."
Very hot and dry; full of strong emotions or passion.
"The desert heat was torrid during the day."
The trunk of the human body, excluding the head and limbs.
"The artist painted the torso of the model in great detail."
A thin round flatbread made from corn or wheat, common in Mexican cuisine.
"She wrapped the vegetables in a warm tortilla."
Relating to or involving a wrongful act leading to legal liability.
"The company was found guilty of tortious interference with contracts."
A slow-moving land reptile with a hard shell.
"The tortoise slowly crossed the garden."
Full of twists and turns; excessively complex or complicated.
"The tortuous mountain road made driving very difficult."
the action or practice of inflicting severe pain on someone as a punishment or to force them to do something
"He was subjected to torture during the interrogation."
Extremely painful or causing great suffering; relating to or involving torture.
"The journey through the desert was long and torturous."
To throw something lightly or casually; to move or turn suddenly.
"He tossed the keys onto the table."
the whole amount; complete
"The total cost was too high."
completely or in an absolute way
"She was totally shocked by the news."
A natural object, animal, or symbol that is revered as a spiritual emblem by a group or tribe.
"The eagle is considered a sacred totem in many cultures."
To move unsteadily, as if about to fall; to be on the point of collapse.
"The old man tottered across the street with a cane."
to make contact with something or someone, usually with the hands
"He touched the painting carefully."
Small corrections or improvements made to something.
"The artist gave a quick touch-up to the painting."
the moment when an aircraft lands, or a score in American football
"The plane made a smooth touchdown."
causing strong feelings of sympathy, sadness, or tenderness
"The movie had a touching ending that made everyone cry."
a standard or criterion by which something is judged or recognized
"Her work has become the touchstone of modern literature."
easily offended or sensitive to criticism or remarks
"Be careful what you say, he's very touchy about his work."
strong, durable, and difficult to break or deal with
"He had a tough day at work."
a journey or trip, often for pleasure, during which you visit different places
"They went on a tour of Europe last summer."
the business or activity of visiting places for pleasure
"Tourism plays a vital role in the country’s economy."
a person who is traveling or visiting a place for pleasure
"The city attracts many tourists every year."
a competition in which players or teams compete against each other for a prize
"The tournament was held in the city center."
a device used to stop bleeding by compressing blood vessels
"The medic applied a tourniquet to stop the bleeding."
to promote, praise, or advertise aggressively
"The company touted its new product as a game-changer."
in the direction of
"She walked toward the door."
in the direction of
"He is running towards the park."
a piece of absorbent cloth used for drying or wiping
"She grabbed a towel after her shower."
a tall, narrow structure, often a part of a building
"The tower stood tall above the city."
a human settlement smaller than a city
"The town was quiet on Sundays."
poisonous or harmful; causing damage physically or emotionally
"The waste materials were highly toxic to the environment."
Harmful or poisonous substances released into the environment, especially the atmosphere.
"Toxic emissions from vehicles pollute the atmosphere."
Poisonous or harmful gases that can cause illness or death
"Toxic gases from industries contribute to air pollution."
an object for children to play with
"The child received a toy car for his birthday."
a mark, object, or sign that shows the existence or development of something
"She traced the path of the river on the map."
the tube that carries air from the throat to the lungs; windpipe
"The trachea is protected by cartilage rings that keep it open."
a path, route, or course followed by someone or something
"He ran along the track every morning."
The process of monitoring and evaluating advancement towards goals or objectives.
"Regular tracking progress helps in achieving long-term goals."
an area of land; a system of organs in the body; a written pamphlet
"The forest tract was preserved as a wildlife sanctuary."
easy to control or influence
"The child was surprisingly tractable during the long journey."
The action of buying, selling, or exchanging goods and services.
"The company trades in electronic goods worldwide."
The simplification, modernization and harmonization of export and import processes.
"Trade facilitation boosts economic growth."
A situation where accepting one advantage means giving up another benefit.
"There is always a trade-off between price and quality."
a symbol, word, or words legally registered or established by use as representing a company or product
"The company’s logo is its trademark."
a person who buys and sells goods or financial securities for profit
"The trader made a good profit from selling imported goods."
the act or business of buying and selling goods or services
"She made a fortune through online trading."
the transmission of customs or beliefs from generation to generation
"It is a tradition to celebrate New Year with family."
existing in or as part of a tradition
"The traditional dance of this village is performed every year."
