Словарь английского языка | Значения слов, определения и примеры
relating to or involving technology or technical processes
"The company is investing heavily in technological innovation."
the descriptive study or writing about the practical arts, technologies, or technical methods of a society
"The anthropologist specialized in technography to understand indigenous tool-making traditions."
A particular way of carrying out a task, especially with skill.
"She learned a new breathing technique in yoga class."
a person skilled in the practical aspects of a particular science, art, or job
"The technician repaired the computer within an hour."
A small detail of law, rule, or procedure; a minor point that affects an outcome.
"The case was dismissed on a technicality."
relating to a specific subject, art, or craft, or its techniques.
"He has a technical background in engineering."
A method, skill, or art in a particular field, especially in the arts or sciences.
"The artist’s technic in watercolor impressed the judges."
Powered or guided by technology; dependent on technological advancement for operation.
"The agricultural sector is becoming more tech-driven for higher efficiency."
a small spoon used for stirring drinks or eating soft foods, or for measuring small amounts of ingredients.
"Add a teaspoon of sugar to the tea."
to make fun of someone in a playful or unkind way
"Children often tease their younger siblings playfully."
expressing or showing sadness and sorrow; inclined to weep
"She gave a tearful goodbye to her friends at the airport."
As a verb: to pull apart or rip something. As a noun: a drop of clear salty liquid produced by glands in your eyes.
"She accidentally tore her dress on a nail."
a member of the same team
"He congratulated his teammate after scoring the goal."
a group of people working together towards a common goal
"Our team won the match after a great effort."
the profession or practice of teaching
"Teaching is a noble profession."
a person who teaches, especially in a school
"Mr. Smith is the teacher of the math class."
to impart knowledge or skill to someone by instruction or example
"She teaches English to students at the local school."
a small perforated device used to strain tea leaves from brewed tea
"I always use a tea-strainer when pouring tea into cups."
a container with a lid, handle, and spout for brewing and serving tea
"She poured hot water into the tea-pot to make tea."
a hot drink made by infusing the dried, crushed leaves of the tea plant in boiling water
"I drink tea every morning to start my day."
a person who pays tax to the government
"The taxpayers' money is used to fund public services."
The science or practice of classifying things, especially organisms.
"Modern taxonomy helps scientists organize and study biodiversity."
A scientist who classifies organisms into groups based on their characteristics.
"The taxonomist discovered a new species of insect."
Requiring a lot of effort; physically or mentally demanding.
"Preparing for the exam was a taxing experience."
The art of preparing, stuffing, and mounting the skins of animals for display.
"The museum had a large collection of taxidermy animals."
A car that carries passengers for a fare, usually in cities
"We took a taxi cab to the restaurant."
A car licensed to transport passengers in exchange for payment of a fare.
"We hailed a taxi to get to the airport."
The system of imposing and collecting taxes.
"Taxation is necessary for funding public services."
a piece of work or duty to be done
"He completed the task before the deadline."
An uncontrolled outburst of anger and frustration, typically in a young child.
"The child threw a tantrum when he didn’t get the toy."
to strike something lightly, usually with a quick, sharp sound
"He tapped on the door to get her attention."
a long, narrow strip of material, often sticky on one side, used for fastening or sticking things together
"I need some tape to seal this box."
To gradually decrease in width, thickness, or intensity.
"The road tapers off as it reaches the mountains."
A piece of thick textile fabric with pictures or designs woven into it, often hung on walls.
"The museum displayed an ancient tapestry from the 15th century."
A large hairy spider found in warm regions.
"The tarantula crawled across the desert floor."
Delayed; arriving or happening late.
"The student received a warning for being tardy to class."
a goal or objective that one aims to achieve
"The team set a target to increase sales by 20%."
A tax imposed by the government on imported or exported goods, also known as duty, customs tax, or levy.
"The new tariff increased the cost of imported goods."
A small mountain lake or pool.
"We camped near a tranquil tarn in the highlands."
To lose luster, especially as a result of exposure to air or moisture; to damage reputation.
"The silver jewelry tarnished quickly when left in the open air."
A large sheet of strong, flexible, water-resistant material used for covering or protecting things.
"The workers used a tarpaulin to cover the construction materials from rain."
To delay or linger; to stay longer than intended.
"Do not tarry, or you will miss the train."
A small pie with a sweet or savory filling; or having a sharp, sour taste.
"She served a delicious apple tart for dessert."
the unnecessary repetition of the same idea in different words
"The phrase 'it will happen or it won’t' is a tautology."
to provoke or challenge someone with insulting remarks
"The bully tried to taunt him with cruel words."
stretched or pulled tight; tense
"The rope was pulled taut between the two poles."
expressing something by repeating the same idea in different words; redundant
"Saying 'free gift' is considered tautological."
Worn out, shabby, or in poor condition.
"The sofa looked old and tatty after years of use."
cheap and showy but of poor quality
"She wore a tawdry necklace that broke easily."
A warm, sandy or golden-brown color.
"The owl's tawny feathers blended with the tree bark."
