Vocabularies

English Vocabulary Dictionary | Word Meanings, Definitions & Examples

viewpoint definition card — visual illustration of the meaning
noun B2
/ˈvjuːpɔɪnt/
观点 (guān diǎn)

a particular attitude or way of considering a matter

"From his viewpoint, the situation was hopeless."

"从他的观点来看,情况是绝望的。" (Cóng tā de guān diǎn lái kàn, qíng kuàng shì jué wàng de.)
vigorous definition card — visual illustration of the meaning
adjective B2
/ˈvɪɡərəs/
精力充沛 (jingli chōngpèi)

Strong, healthy, and full of energy; involving forceful action.

"He gave a vigorous speech that inspired the audience."

"他发表了一场精力充沛的演讲,激励了听众。" (Tā fābiǎo le yī chǎng jīnglì chōngpèi de yǎnjiǎng, jīlì le tīngzhòng.)
Vigour definition card — visual illustration of the meaning
noun B2
/ˈvɪɡ.ər/
身体力量和健康;努力、能量和热情 (vigour)

physical strength and good health; effort, energy, and enthusiasm

"She approached her work with renewed vigour after the vacation."

"假期后,她以焕然一新的活力投入工作。" (jiàqī hòu, tā yǐ huànrán yīxīn de huólì tóurù gōngzuò.)
vine definition card — visual illustration of the meaning
noun B2
/vaɪn/
藤蔓 (tengman)

a climbing or trailing plant with long stems; a plant that produces grapes

"The vine climbed up the wall and covered it with green leaves."

"藤蔓爬上了墙,覆盖了绿色的叶子。" (tengman pa shang le qiang, fugai le lvse de yezi)
noun/adjective B2
/ˈvɪntɪdʒ/
复古 / 经典 (fu gu / jing dian)

Relating to high quality from the past; classic; also the year of a wine harvest.

"She wore a vintage dress from the 1950s."

"她穿着一件1950年代的复古裙子。" (Ta chuanzhuo yi jian 1950 niandai de fugu qunzi.)
violate definition card — visual illustration of the meaning
verb B2
/ˈvaɪ.ə.leɪt/
违反 (wéifǎn)

to break or fail to comply with a rule, law, or agreement

"He was arrested for violating traffic laws."

"他因违反交通法规被逮捕。" (Tā yīnwèi wéifǎ bōfǎo jiāotōng fǎlǜ ér bèi dǔlì.)
Violation definition card — visual illustration of the meaning
noun B2
/ˌvaɪəˈleɪʃən/
违反 (wéifǎn)

The act of breaking or disregarding a law, rule, or agreement.

"Driving without a license is a violation of the law."

"没有驾照开车是违反法律的行为。" (méiyǒu jiàzhào kāichē shì wéifǎn fǎlǜ de xíngwéi.)
Virtual definition card — visual illustration of the meaning
adjective B2
/ˈvɜːrtʃuəl/
虚拟 / 模拟 (xūnǐ / mó nǐ)

existing or simulated on a computer or online rather than physically; almost but not exactly the same as

"The company held a virtual meeting with employees worldwide."

"公司与全球员工举行了虚拟会议。" (Gōngsī yǔ quánqiú yuángōng jǔxíngle xūnǐ huìyì.)
virtual classrooms definition card — visual illustration of the meaning
noun B2
ˈvɜː.tʃu.əl ˈklɑːs.ruːmz
虚拟教室 (xūnǐ jiàoshì)

An online learning environment where teachers and students interact via digital platforms.

"Virtual classrooms enable remote learning for students worldwide."

"虚拟教室为全球学生提供远程学习的机会。" (Xūnǐ jiàoshì wèi quánqiú xuéshēng tígōng yuǎnchéng xuéxí de jīhuì.)
virtual reality definition card — visual illustration of the meaning
noun B2
/ˈvɜː.tʃu.əl riˈæl.ɪ.ti/
虚拟现实 (xūnǐ xiànshí)

Computer technology that creates an artificial three-dimensional environment where users can feel like they are in a real environment.

"Virtual reality (VR) is widely used in gaming and training simulations."

"虚拟现实(VR)在游戏和训练模拟中被广泛使用。" (Xūnǐ xiànshí (VR) zài yóuxì hé xùnliàn móniàn zhōng bèi guǎngfàn shǐyòng.)
Virtually definition card — visual illustration of the meaning
adverb B2
/ˈvɜː.tʃu.ə.li/
几乎, 虚拟 (jī hū, xū nǐ)

almost or nearly, but not completely; by means of computer technology

"The meeting was held virtually due to travel restrictions."

"由于旅行限制,会议是虚拟举行的。" (Yóu yú lǚ xíng xiàn zhì, huì yì shì xū nǐ jǔ xíng de.)
Virtue definition card — visual illustration of the meaning
noun B2
/ˈvɜːrtʃuː/
美德 (meidé)

High moral standards or a good quality considered morally good.

"Patience is considered a great virtue."

"耐心被认为是一种伟大的美德。" (Nàixīn bèi rènwéi shì yī zhǒng wěidà de měidé.)
Virtuous definition card — visual illustration of the meaning
adjective B2
/ˈvɜːrtʃuəs/
有德行的 (yǒu déxíng de)

Having or showing high moral standards.

"She is known as a virtuous woman who helps the poor."

"她是一个以帮助穷人而著名的有德行的女人。" (Tā shì yīgè yǐ bāngzhù qióngrén ér zhùmíng de yǒu déxíng de nǚrén.)
visibility definition card — visual illustration of the meaning
noun B2
/ˌvɪz.ɪˈbɪlɪti/
可见性 (kejianxing)

The state of being able to see or be seen; exposure or prominence.

"Increased visibility on social media can help businesses grow."

"在社交媒体上的可见性增加可以帮助企业成长。" (Zai shejiao meiti shang de kejianxing zengjia keyi bangzhu qiye chengzhang.)
verb B2
/ˈvɪʒuəlaɪz/
想象 (xiǎngxiàng)

To form a mental image of something; to imagine.

"She tried to visualize her success before the big presentation."

"她在大演讲前尝试去想象自己的成功。" (Tā zài dà yǎnjiǎng qián chángshì qù xiǎngxiàng zìjǐ de chénggōng.)
vital definition card — visual illustration of the meaning
adjective B2
/ˈvaɪtl/
至关重要 (zhìguān zhòngyào)

essential or necessary for life or success

"It's vital to stay hydrated during the summer."

"在夏天保持水分非常重要。" (Zài xiàtiān bǎochí shuǐfèn fēicháng zhòngyào.)
vital resources definition card — visual illustration of the meaning
noun B2
ˈvaɪtəl rɪˈsɔːrsɪz
重要资源 (zhòngyào zīyuán)

Essential assets or supplies that are crucial for survival and development.

"Water is one of Bangladesh's vital resources."

"水是孟加拉国的重要资源之一。" (Shuǐ shì Mèngjiālāguó de zhòngyào zīyuán zhī yī.)
adjective B2
/ˈvɪvɪd/
生动 (shengdong)

producing strong, clear, and detailed images in the mind; strikingly bright or intense

"She gave a vivid description of her childhood home."

"她生动地描述了她童年的家。" (Ta shengdong de miaoshu le ta tongnian de jia.)
vocal definition card — visual illustration of the meaning
adjective B2
/ˈvoʊkəl/
直言不讳 (zhí yán bù huì)

expressing opinions or feelings freely and loudly; relating to the voice

"She was very vocal about her dissatisfaction."

"她对自己的不满非常直言不讳。" (Tā duì zì jǐ de bù mǎn fēi cháng zhí yán bù huì.)
volcanic eruption definition card — visual illustration of the meaning
noun B2
/vɒlˈkæn.ɪk ɪˈrʌp.ʃən/
火山爆发 (huoshan baofa)

The discharge of lava, ash, and gases from a volcano.

"The volcanic eruption covered the town in ash."

"火山爆发将城市覆盖在灰烬中。" (Huoshan baofa jiang chengshi fukai zai huixin zhong.)
Voluntary definition card — visual illustration of the meaning
adjective B2
/ˈvɑːlənteri/

done willingly and without being forced

"She does a lot of voluntary work for local charities."

volunteer organization definition card — visual illustration of the meaning
noun B2
ˌvɒlənˈtɪər ˌɔːɡənaɪˈzeɪʃən
志愿者组织 (zhì yuàn zhě zǔ zhī)

A nonprofit group of people who offer their services willingly without payment for a cause.

"BD Clean is a volunteer organization promoting recycling."

"BD Clean 是一个志愿者组织,推广回收。" (BD Clean shì yī gè zhì yuàn zhě zǔ zhī, tuī guǎng huí shōu.)
vomit definition card — visual illustration of the meaning
verb B2
/ˈvɒmɪt/
呕吐 (ǒutù)

to bring up food from the stomach through the mouth; to be sick

"The patient began to vomit after taking the medication."

"病人在服药后开始呕吐。" (Bìngrén zài fúyào hòu kāishǐ ǒutù.)
vow definition card — visual illustration of the meaning
noun B2
/vaʊ/
誓言 (shiyán)

a solemn promise or assertion, typically one made publicly

"They took a vow to always support each other."

"他们发誓永远互相支持。" (Tāmen fāshì yǒngyuǎn hùxiāng zhīchí.)
adjective B2
/ˈvʌl.ɡər/
粗俗 (cūsú)

lacking sophistication or good taste; crude or offensive

"His jokes were considered vulgar by the audience."

"他的笑话被观众认为是粗俗的。" (Tā de xiàohuà bèi guānzhòng rènwéi shì cūsú de.)
vulnerability definition card — visual illustration of the meaning
noun B2
/ˌvʌlnərəˈbɪləti/
脆弱性 (cuìruòxìng)

the quality of being easily harmed or attacked

"The vulnerability of the system was exposed during the cyberattack."

"系统的脆弱性在网络攻击中暴露。" (Xìtǒng de cuìruòxìng zài wǎngluò gōngjí zhōng bàolù.)
vulnerable definition card — visual illustration of the meaning
adjective B2
/ˈvʌl.nər.ə.bəl/
脆弱 (cuìruò)

susceptible to physical or emotional harm

"Children are often the most vulnerable in times of crisis."

"孩子们在危机时刻常常是最脆弱的。" (Háizimen zài wéijī shíkè chángcháng shì zuì cuìruò de.)
noun/verb B2
/ˈwɒf.əl/
华夫饼 (食品), 含糊其辞 (huá fū bǐng (shí pǐn), hán hú qí cí)

as noun: a crisp cake with a pattern of deep squares; as verb: to speak or write vaguely without making a clear decision

"He kept waffling instead of making a decision."

"他不断犹豫,而不是做决定。" (Tā bùduàn yóuyù, ér bùshì zuò juédìng.)
adjective B2
/ˈweɪ.kɪŋ/
醒着的; 有意识的 (xingzhe de; you yishi de)

awake and conscious; relating to the time when one is awake

"She spent her waking hours studying for the exam."

"她在清醒的时光里为考试学习。" (Ta zai qingxing de shiguang li wei kaoshi xuexi.)
Walnut definition card — visual illustration of the meaning
noun B2
/ˈwɔːl.nʌt/
核桃 (he tao)

an edible nut with a hard shell and a wrinkled appearance

"I love to eat walnuts with honey for breakfast."

"我喜欢在早餐时吃蜂蜜核桃。" (Wǒ xǐ huān zài zǎo cān shí chī fēng mì hé táo.)
Wanderer definition card — visual illustration of the meaning
noun B2
/ˈwɒndərər/
流浪者; 旅行者,目的地不确定 (liúlàng zhě)

a person who travels aimlessly; someone who roams from place to place

"The wanderer explored different countries without a fixed destination."

"流浪者在没有固定目的地的情况下探索了不同的国家。" (Liúlàng zhě zài méiyǒu gùdìng mùdìdì de qíngkuàng xià tànsuǒle bùtóng de guójiā.)
adjective B2
/ˈwɒntɪŋ/
不足 (bùzú)

Lacking or deficient in quality or quantity.

"His explanation was wanting in clarity."

"他的解释缺乏清晰度。" (tā de jiěshì quēfá qīngxīdù.)
ward definition card — visual illustration of the meaning
noun B2
/wɔːrd/
病房 (bing fang)

A separate room in a hospital for patients; also a division of a city or a person under guardianship.

"She was admitted to the children's ward."

"她被接收进了儿童病房。" (Tā bèi jiēshōu jìnle értóng bìngfáng.)
warehouse definition card — visual illustration of the meaning
noun B2
/ˈweə(r)haʊs/
仓库 (cangku)

a large building where goods are stored before being sold or distributed

"The company stores all its products in a big warehouse."

"公司将所有产品存储在一个大仓库里。" (Gōngsī jiāng suǒyǒu chǎnpǐn cúnchǔ zài yí gè dà cāngkù lǐ.)
Warfare definition card — visual illustration of the meaning
noun B2
/ˈwɔːfeə/
战争 (zhànzhēng)

engagement in or the activities involved in war

"The country prepared for the possibility of total warfare."

"该国为全面战争的可能性做好了准备。" (Gāi guó wèi quánmiàn zhànzhēng de kěnéng xìng zuò hǎo le zhǔnbèi.)
Warmly definition card — visual illustration of the meaning
adverb B2
/ˈwɔːm.li/
热情地; 亲切地 (rèqíng de; qīnqiè de)

in a warm manner; with warmth; cordially; affectionately

"She welcomed the guests warmly at the door."

"她在门口热情地欢迎客人。" (Tā zài ménkǒu rèqíng de huānyíng kèrén.)
warmth definition card — visual illustration of the meaning
noun B2
/wɔːmθ/
温暖 (wēnnuǎn)

the quality or state of being warm in temperature or feeling

"She felt the warmth of the sun on her face."

"她感受到了阳光照在脸上的温暖。" (Tā gǎnshòu dào le yángguāng zhào zài liǎn shàng de wēnnuǎn.)
noun B2
/ˈwɒrənti/
保修期 (baoxiūqī)

A written guarantee given by a manufacturer or seller promising to repair or replace a product if necessary within a specified period.

"The laptop comes with a two-year warranty."

"这台笔记本电脑附带两年的保修期。" (Zhè tái bǐjìběn diànnǎo fùdài liǎng nián de bǎoxiūqī.)
Warrior definition card — visual illustration of the meaning
noun B2
/ˈwɒriər/
战士 (zhànshì)

a person engaged or experienced in warfare; a brave or experienced fighter

"The ancient warrior fought fearlessly to protect his land."

"古老的战士英勇地战斗以保护他的土地。" (gǔlǎo de zhànshì yīngyǒng de zhàndòu yǐ bǎohù tā de tǔdì.)
Washer man definition card — visual illustration of the meaning
noun B2
/ˈwɑː.ʃər mæn/
洗衣工 (xǐyī gōng)

a person whose job is to wash clothes and linens for others

"The washer man collected dirty clothes from every household in the village."

"洗衣工从村庄的每个家庭收集脏衣服。" (xǐ yī gōng cóng cūn zhuāng de měi gè jiā tíng shōu jí zāng yī fú)
Wasp definition card — visual illustration of the meaning
noun B2
/wɒsp/
黄蜂 (huangfeng)

a flying insect with a yellow and black striped body and a painful sting

"The wasp stung me when I disturbed its nest."

"当我打扰它的巢时,黄蜂刺伤了我。" (Dāng wǒ dǎrǎo tā de cháo shí, huángfēng cìshāng le wǒ.)
Watchman definition card — visual illustration of the meaning
noun B2
/ˈwɒtʃ.mən/
看守人 (kànshǒu rén)

a person employed to guard or watch over a building or area, especially at night

"The watchman patrols the factory every hour to ensure security."

"看守人每小时巡逻工厂,确保安全。" (Kànshǒu rén měi xiǎoshí xúnluó gōngchǎng, quèbǎo ānquán.)
Water pot definition card — visual illustration of the meaning
noun B2
/ˈwɔː.tər pɒt/
水壶 (shuǐhú)

a container used for storing or carrying water

"The water pot in the kitchen was filled with fresh drinking water."

"厨房里的水壶装满了新鲜的饮用水。" (chúfáng lǐ de shuǐhú zhuāngmǎnle xīnxiān de yǐnòng shuǐ.)
Water purifier definition card — visual illustration of the meaning
noun B2
/ˈwɔtər ˈpjʊrəˌfaɪər/
水净化器 (shui jinghuaqi)

A device that removes contaminants and impurities from water to make it safe for drinking

"We installed a water purifier in our kitchen to ensure clean drinking water."

"我们在厨房里安装了水净化器,以确保清洁的饮用水。" (Wo men zai chu fang li an zhuang le shui jing hua qi, yi que bao qing jie de yin yong shui.)
Wax definition card — visual illustration of the meaning
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Wax

verb B2
/wæks/

to increase gradually in size, number, strength, or intensity

"The moon will wax until it becomes full."

Wax-candle definition card — visual illustration of the meaning
noun B2
/wæks ˈkændəl/
蜡烛 (làzhú)

a cylinder of wax with a wick through it that burns to give light

"We lit a wax candle during the power outage."

"在停电期间我们点燃了一支蜡烛" (zài tíngdiàn qījiān wǒmen diǎn ránle yī zhī là zhú)
Weaken definition card — visual illustration of the meaning
verb B2
/ˈwiːkən/
削弱 (xuēruò)

to make or become less strong or powerful

"The long illness weakened his body."

"长期的病痛削弱了他的身体。" (Chángqī de bìngtòng xuēruòle tā de shēntǐ.)
wearable devices definition card — visual illustration of the meaning
noun B2
ˈweə.rə.bəl dɪˈvaɪ.sɪz
可穿戴设备 (kě chuāndài shèbèi)

Electronic devices that can be worn on the body, typically incorporating smart technology for monitoring health or providing information.

"Wearable devices help monitor heart rate and physical activity."

"可穿戴设备帮助监测心率和身体活动。" (Kě chuāndài shèbèi bāngzhù jiāncè xīnlǜ hé shēntǐ huódòng.)
adjective B2
/ˈwɪəri/
疲倦 (pí juàn)

feeling or showing extreme tiredness, especially as a result of exertion or lack of sleep

"After the long journey, she felt weary and wanted to rest."

"长途旅行后,她感到疲惫,想休息。" (Chángtú lǚxíng hòu, tā gǎndào píbèi, xiǎng xiūxí.)
weave definition card — visual illustration of the meaning
verb B2
/wiːv/
编织 (bianzhi)

to make cloth by interlacing threads or to combine elements into a whole

"She weaves beautiful patterns on her loom."

"她在织布机上编织美丽的图案。" (Ta zai zhi bu ji shang bianzhi mei li de tuan.)