Словарь английского языка | Значения слов, определения и примеры
in a triple manner or to a threefold degree
"The sound was trebly distorted through the old speakers."
a large plant with a trunk, branches, and leaves
"The tree in our backyard is over a hundred years old."
to go on a long, difficult journey, especially on foot
"They trekked across the mountains for three days."
To shake slightly, often because of fear, cold, or nervousness.
"She began to tremble with fear before speaking."
very great in amount, scale, or intensity
"She made a tremendous effort to finish the project on time."
a slight shaking movement in a person’s body or in the ground
"A small tremor was felt before the earthquake."
shaking or quivering slightly, often from nervousness or weakness
"Her voice was tremulous as she gave her speech."
a long narrow ditch dug in the ground for defense in warfare
"Soldiers hid in the trench during the enemy attack."
expressed strongly, effectively, and clearly; sharp or cutting in style or expression
"Her trenchant criticism of the policy left no room for misunderstanding."
a person who eats in a hearty or robust manner; a big eater
"The trencherman devoured the feast with great enthusiasm."
a general direction in which something is developing or changing
"The trend of online shopping continues to rise every year."
a feeling of fear or anxiety about something that may happen
"She opened the letter with some trepidation."
to enter someone's land or property without permission
"He was fined for trespassing on private land."
a person who enters someone's property without permission
"The security guard caught the trespasser climbing over the fence."
a frame or support consisting of a horizontal beam held up by two pairs of sloping legs, used especially for supporting a bridge or table
"The workers built a wooden trestle to support the temporary bridge."
a group of three closely related people or things
"The project was managed by a triad of experts."
a formal examination of evidence in a court of law
"The trial will start next week."
relating to a tribe or tribes, especially indigenous people
"The tribal community has preserved its culture for centuries."
a social group consisting of people with common customs, language, and culture
"The tribe lived in harmony with nature."
a state of great trouble, suffering, or distress
"She remained strong through all the trials and tribulations of life."
a court of justice or body established to settle disputes
"The case was heard in an international tribunal."
A court of justice or judicial body that settles disputes or tries offenses.
"The Tribunal of Justice started the hearings promptly."
a person or platform representing the people; historically, a Roman official elected to protect citizens' rights
"He was seen as a tribune of the common people."
a river or stream flowing into a larger river or lake
"The tributary joins the main river near the city."
an act, statement, or gift given to show respect, gratitude, or admiration
"The award was a tribute to his years of service."
a cunning or deceitful action or plan intended to mislead or deceive someone
"She pulled a trick to win the game."
The use of dishonest methods to deceive or cheat someone.
"The politician was accused of winning the election through trickery."
To flow or fall in a small, slow stream or drops.
"Water began to trickle down the wall after the heavy rain."
A person who cheats or deceives people.
"The old man turned out to be a clever trickster who fooled everyone."
requiring skill or careful handling; difficult to deal with
"This math problem is quite tricky to solve."
A flag with three colors; consisting of three colors.
"The French tricolor is one of the most famous national flags in the world."
A small vehicle with three wheels, usually for children.
"The child rode happily on his red tricycle around the park."
A three-pronged spear, often associated with Neptune or Poseidon.
"The statue of Poseidon holds a mighty trident."
Occurring once every three years.
"The art festival is a triennial event in the city."
A thing of little value or importance; also a layered dessert.
"He dismissed the issue as a mere trifle."
Of little importance or value; trivial.
"The mistake was trifling and easily corrected."
To cause something to happen or start, often suddenly.
"The loud noise triggered the alarm system."
To cause or initiate something to happen
"Air pollution triggers chronic diseases."
a number equal to 1,000 billion, or 10^12
"The company's worth has risen to over a trillion dollars."
a set of three related works, usually books or films, that form a connected story
"The director finally released the third film to complete the sci-fi trilogy."
to cut away small parts to make something neat, tidy, or the right size
"I need to trim the video to remove the awkward pause at the end."
the quality of being neat, orderly, or slender and well-proportioned
"Her room’s trimness reflected a habit of putting everything back in its place."
a group of three closely related things; in Christianity, the Father, the Son, and the Holy Spirit
"The museum’s exhibit focused on a trinity of themes: memory, identity, and power."
a small ornament or piece of jewelry that is not expensive
"She bought a little trinket from the beach market as a souvenir."
A group of three people or things, especially in music or performance.
"The jazz trio played beautifully at the concert."
a journey or excursion, especially for pleasure
"They took a trip to the mountains last summer."
To increase or become three times as much.
"The company tripled its profits in just one year."
One of three children or animals born at the same time to the same mother.
"The family was surprised to have triplets instead of twins."
A set of three identical copies of something.
"The documents were prepared in triplicate for official use."
The state of being triple or consisting of three parts.
"The design shows a triplicity of forms combined harmoniously."
