Vocabularies

English Vocabulary Dictionary | Word Meanings, Definitions & Examples

gaffe definition card — visual illustration of the meaning
noun C1
/ɡæf/
失误 (shiwu)

An unintentional act or remark causing embarrassment; a blunder.

"The politician's gaffe quickly spread on social media."

"政治家的失误迅速在社交媒体上传播。" (Zhengzhi jia de shiwu xunsu zai shejiao meiti shang chuanbo.)
Gaiety definition card — visual illustration of the meaning
noun C1
/ˈɡeɪəti/
欢欣 (huānxīn)

The state of being cheerful, lively, or full of fun.

"The festival was full of music, laughter, and gaiety."

"这个节日充满了音乐、笑声和欢欣。" (Zhège jiérì chōngmǎnle yīnyuè, xiàoshēng hé huānxīn.)
Gaily definition card — visual illustration of the meaning
adverb C1
/ˈɡeɪli/
快乐地 (kuàilè de)

In a cheerful or lively way.

"Children ran gaily through the garden."

"孩子们快乐地在花园里奔跑。" (Háizimen kuàilè de zài huāyuán lǐ bēnpǎo.)
gait definition card — visual illustration of the meaning
noun C1
/ɡeɪt/
走路姿势 (zǒulù zīshì)

A person's manner of walking.

"His slow gait showed that he was tired."

"他缓慢的步伐显示他累了。" (Tā huǎnmàn de bùfá xiǎnshì tā lèile.)
galactic definition card — visual illustration of the meaning
adjective C1
ɡəˈlæktɪk
与银河有关 (yu yinhe youguan)

Of or relating to a galaxy or galaxies.

"The galactic phenomena observed by the telescope were mesmerizing."

"通过望远镜观察到的银河现象令人着迷。" (Tongguo wangyuanjing guancha dao de yinhe xianxiang lingren zhamí.)
Gale definition card — visual illustration of the meaning
noun C1
/ɡeɪl/
暴风 (baofeng)

A very strong wind.

"The ship struggled to stay afloat during the gale."

"船只在暴风雨中努力保持漂浮。" (Chuan zhi zai baofengyu zhong nuli baochi piaofu.)
adjective C1
/ˈɡæl.ənt/
勇敢的, 英雄的 (yǒnggǎn de, yīngxióng de)

Brave, heroic, or chivalrous.

"The gallant firefighter saved the child from the burning building."

"勇敢的消防员从燃烧的建筑物中救出了孩子。" (Yǒnggǎn de xiāofángyuán cóng ránshāo de jiànzhú wù zhōng jiùchūle háizi.)
noun C1
/ˈɡæloʊz/
绞刑架 (jiaoxingjia)

A structure used for hanging criminals who have been sentenced to death.

"The criminal was led to the gallows at dawn."

"罪犯在黎明时分被带到绞刑架。" (zuìfàn zài límíng shí fēn bèi dài dào jiǎoxíng jià.)
galore definition card — visual illustration of the meaning
adjective/adverb C1
/ɡəˈlɔːr/
大量的 (dà liàng de)

In large amounts; abundant or plentiful.

"There were books galore in the old library."

"在老图书馆里有大量的书。" (Zài lǎo túshūguǎn lǐ yǒu dàliàng de shū.)
verb C1
/ˈɡælvənaɪz/

to shock or excite someone into taking action; to coat iron or steel with a protective layer of zinc

"The speech galvanized the crowd into action."

noun C1
/ˈɡæmbɪt/
开局牺牲 (kāijú xīshēng)

a calculated move or remark intended to gain an advantage, especially in chess or conversation

"His opening gambit in the debate caught everyone by surprise."

"他在辩论中的开局牺牲让所有人都吃惊。" (Tā zài biànlùn zhōng de kāijú xīshēng ràng suǒyǒu rén dōu chījīng.)
gamut definition card — visual illustration of the meaning
noun C1
/ˈɡæm.ət/
完整范围 (wánzhěng fànwéi)

The complete range or scope of something.

"Her emotions ran the gamut from joy to sorrow in just a few minutes."

"她的情绪在几分钟内从快乐转为悲伤。" (Tā de qíngxù zài jǐ fēnzhōng nèi cóng kuàilè zhuǎn wéi bēishāng.)
gape definition card — visual illustration of the meaning
verb C1
/ɡeɪp/
张大嘴巴看 (zhang da zuiba kan)

To stare with an open mouth in wonder or shock; to open wide.

"The tourists gaped at the towering skyscraper."

"游客们张大嘴巴看着那座高耸的摩天大楼。" (Youkemeng zhang da zuiba kan zhe na zuo gaosong de motian dalou.)
Garland definition card — visual illustration of the meaning
noun C1
/ˈɡɑːr.lənd/
花环; 花冠; (huā huán, huā guān)

a wreath of flowers and leaves, worn on the head or hung as decoration

"The bride wore a beautiful floral garland during the traditional ceremony."

"新娘在传统仪式中佩戴了美丽的花环。" (Xīnniáng zài chuántǒng yíshì zhōng pèidài le měilì de huā huán.)
garner definition card — visual illustration of the meaning
verb C1
/ˈɡɑː.nər/
收集 (shōují)

To gather or collect, especially information, support, or approval.

"The politician garnered support from young voters."

"政治家从年轻选民那里获得了支持。" (Zhèngzhìjiā cóng niánqīng xuǎnmín nàlǐ huòdéle zhīchí.)
garnish definition card — visual illustration of the meaning
verb C1
/ˈɡɑː.nɪʃ/
装饰 (zhuangshi)

To decorate food with small items for added flavor or visual appeal.

"She garnished the dish with fresh coriander leaves."

"她用新鲜的香菜叶装饰了菜肴。" (Tā yòng xīnxiān de xiāngcài yè zhuāngshìle càiyáo.)
noun C1
/ˈɡær.ɪ.sən/
驻军 (zhù jūn)

A body of troops stationed in a particular location, usually to defend it.

"The garrison defended the fortress against the invaders."

"驻军抵御了入侵者的攻击。" (Zhù jūn dǐyùle rùqīn zhě de gōngjī.)
gaseous definition card — visual illustration of the meaning
adjective C1
/ˈɡæsiəs/
气态的 (qìtài de)

Relating to or having the form of gas.

"Carbon dioxide is a gaseous substance."

"二氧化碳是一种气态物质。" (Èryǎnghuàtàn shì yī zhǒng qìtài wùzhí.)
noun/verb C1
/ɡæʃ/
深割伤 (shen ge shang)

A long, deep cut or wound; to cut deeply or violently.

"He had a deep gash on his leg after the accident."

"他在事故后腿部有一个深深的割伤。" (Ta zai shigu hou tui bu you yi ge shen shen de ge shang.)
adjective C1
/ˈɡæstrɪk/
胃的 / 胃部问题 (wei de / weibu wenti)

Relating to the stomach.

"She was prescribed medicine for her gastric problems."

"她被开了治疗胃病的药。" (Ta bei kai le zhiliaowei bing de yao.)
gastrointestinal definition card — visual illustration of the meaning
adjective C1
ˌɡæs.troʊ.ɪnˈtes.tɪ.nəl
胃肠的 (weichang de)

Relating to the stomach and intestines.

"Spicy food can cause gastrointestinal issues."

"辛辣食物可能导致胃肠问题。" (Xinla shiwu keneng daozhi weichang wenti.)
noun C1
/ɡæsˈtrɒnəmi/
美食学 (meishi xue)

The art or science of good eating and fine cuisine.

"Paris is famous for its rich tradition of gastronomy."

"巴黎因其丰富的美食传统而闻名。" (Bālí yīn qí fēngfù de měishí chuántǒng ér wénmíng.)
Gauge definition card — visual illustration of the meaning
verb C1
/ɡeɪdʒ/
测量 (cèliàng)

to measure, estimate, or determine the magnitude, amount, or capacity of something

"The mechanic gauged the pressure in the car tires."

"机械师测量了车胎的压力。" (jīxiè shī cèliàngle chētāi de yālì.)
gaunt definition card — visual illustration of the meaning
adjective C1
/ɡɔːnt/
憔悴 (qiáocuì)

extremely thin, bony, and haggard in appearance, often due to hunger or illness

"After weeks of illness, he looked pale and gaunt."

"经过几周的生病,他看起来又苍白又憔悴。" (Jīngguò jǐ zhōu de shēngbìng, tā kàn qǐlái yòu cāngbái yòu qiáocuì.)
Gazette definition card — visual illustration of the meaning
noun C1
/ɡəˈzɛt/
公报 (gongbao)

An official journal, newspaper, or publication, especially one issued by a government.

"The law was published in the government gazette."

"这部法律已在政府公报上公布。" (Zhe bu falv yi zai zhengfu gongbao shang gongbu.)
noun C1
/ˌdʒiːniˈælədʒi/
家谱学 (jiāpǔ xué)

The study and tracing of lines of descent or family history.

"She spent years researching her family's genealogy."

"她花了多年研究她家族的家谱学。" (Tā huāle duō nián yánjiū tā jiāzú de jiāpǔ xué.)
generality definition card — visual illustration of the meaning
noun C1
/ˌdʒenəˈræləti/
概括性 (gàikuòxìng)

A vague, non-specific statement or principle that applies broadly.

"The speech was full of generalities and lacked concrete details."

"演讲充满了概括性,缺乏具体的细节。" (Yǎnjiǎng chōngmǎnle gàikuòxìng, quēfá jùtǐ de xìjié.)
generalize definition card — visual illustration of the meaning
verb C1
/ˈdʒenərəlaɪz/
概括 (gàikuò)

To make a broad statement by inferring from specific cases.

"It is wrong to generalize based on a few experiences."

"根据几次经历做出概括是错误的。" (Gēnjù jǐ cì jīnglì zuòchū gàikuò shì cuòwù de.)
generic definition card — visual illustration of the meaning
adjective C1
/dʒəˈnɛrɪk/
通用 (tōngyòng)

characteristic of or relating to a whole group or class; not specific

"This medicine is available in generic form."

"这种药物以通用形式提供。" (Zhè zhǒng yàowù yǐ tōngyòng xíngshì tígōng.)
genesis definition card — visual illustration of the meaning
noun C1
/ˈdʒɛnəsɪs/
起源 (qiyuan)

the origin or beginning of something

"The book explores the genesis of modern technology."

"这本书探讨了现代科技的起源。" (Zhe ben shu tantao le xiandai keji de qiyuan.)
genetic modification definition card — visual illustration of the meaning
noun C1
dʒəˈnɛt.ɪk ˌmɒd.ɪ.fɪˈkeɪ.ʃən
基因修改 (jīyīn xiūgǎi)

The process of altering the genetic code of plants or animals.

"Genetic modification enhances crop resistance to pests and diseases."

"基因修改提高作物对害虫和疾病的抗性。" (Jīyīn xiūgǎi tígāo zuòwù duì hàichóng hé jíbìng de kàngxìng.)
genial definition card — visual illustration of the meaning
adjective C1
/ˈdʒiː.ni.əl/
亲切 (qīnqiè)

friendly, cheerful, and pleasant

"She greeted us with a genial smile."

"她带着一个亲切的微笑迎接我们。" (Tā dàizhe yīgè qīnqiè de wēixiào yíngjiē wǒmen.)
genital definition card — visual illustration of the meaning
adjective C1
/ˈdʒen.ɪ.təl/
与生殖器官相关 (yu shēngzhí qìguān xiāngguān)

relating to the reproductive organs

"The doctor explained the importance of genital hygiene."

"医生解释了生殖器卫生的重要性。" (Yīshēng jiěshìle shēngzhí qì wèi shēngzhí yǐngxiǎng.)
genocide definition card — visual illustration of the meaning
noun C1
/ˈdʒɛnəˌsaɪd/
种族灭绝 (zhǒngzú mièjué)

the deliberate killing of a large number of people from a particular nation or ethnic group with the aim of destroying that nation or group

"The genocide in Rwanda led to the deaths of hundreds of thousands."

"卢旺达的种族灭绝导致了数十万人死亡。" (Lúwàngdá de zhǒngzú mièjué dǎozhìle shù shí wàn rén sǐwáng.)
noun C1
/ˈdʒɛntri/
贵族阶层 (guìzú jiēcéng)

People of good social position, usually of high birth or wealthy landowners

"The gentry of the town gathered for the annual ball."

"城市的贵族阶层聚集在一起参加年度舞会。" (Chéngshì de guìzú jiēcéng jùjí zài yīqǐ cānjiā niándù wǔhuì.)
genus definition card — visual illustration of the meaning
noun C1
/ˈdʒiː.nəs/
(shu)

a category in biological classification ranking above species and below family

"The tiger belongs to the genus Panthera."

"老虎属于豹属 Panthera。" (Laohu shuyu baoshu Panthera.)
geological structure definition card — visual illustration of the meaning
noun C1
ˌdʒiːəˈlɒdʒɪkəl ˈstrʌktʃər
地质结构 (dizhi jie gou)

The arrangement and composition of rocks, minerals, and landforms in the Earth's crust.

"Scientists will study the Moon's geological structure."

"科学家将研究月球的地质结构。" (Kexuejia jiang yanjiu yueqiu de dizhi jie gou.)
geriatric society definition card — visual illustration of the meaning
noun C1
ˌdʒɛriˈætrɪk səˈsaɪəti
老年人社会 (laonianren shehui)

A society or community where elderly people make up a large proportion of the population

"A geriatric society demands specialized healthcare systems."

"老年人社会需要专业的医疗保健系统。" (Laonianren shehui xuyao zhuanye de yiliao baojian xitong.)
noun C1
/ˌdʒɛr.iˈætrɪks/
老年病学 (lǎonián bìngxué)

the branch of medicine dealing with the health and care of old people

"He specialized in geriatrics to care for the elderly."

"他专门研究老年病学,以照顾老年人。" (Tā zhuānmén yánjiū lǎonián bìngxué, yǐ zhàogù lǎoniánrén.)
verb C1
/ˈdʒɜːrmɪneɪt/
幸福 (xìngfú)

To begin to grow or develop, especially referring to a seed.

"The seeds germinate quickly in moist soil."

"她无法掩饰自己收到奖项时的幸福。" (Tā wúfǎ yǎnshì zìjǐ shōu dào jiǎngxiàng shí de xìngfú.)
gerontology definition card — visual illustration of the meaning
noun C1
/ˌdʒerənˈtɑːlədʒi/
老年学 (laonianxue)

The scientific study of old age and the process of aging.

"She chose to specialize in gerontology after completing medical school."

"她在完成医学课程后决定专攻老年学。" (Ta zai wancheng yixue kecheng hou jueding zhuan gong laonianxue.)
gestation definition card — visual illustration of the meaning
noun C1
/dʒɛˈsteɪʃən/
妊娠 (rènshēn)

the process of carrying or being carried in the womb between conception and birth; the development of an idea or plan

"The gestation period of an elephant is nearly two years."

"大象的怀孕期将近两年。" (Dà xiàng de huáiyùnqī jiāng jìn liǎng nián.)
noun C1
/ˈɡaɪ.zər/
间歇泉 (jiànxièquán)

A natural hot spring that intermittently ejects a column of water and steam into the air.

"The geyser erupted, shooting water high into the sky."

"这个喷泉喷发,水柱冲向天空。" (Zhège pēnquán pēnfā, shuǐzhù chōngxiàng tiānkōng.)
adjective C1
/ˈɡæst.li/
可怕的 (kě pà de)

Causing great horror or fear; very unpleasant.

"The crime scene was a ghastly sight."

"犯罪现场是一个可怕的景象。" (Fànzuì xiànchǎng shì yīgè kě pà de jǐngxiàng.)
giddy definition card — visual illustration of the meaning
adjective C1
/ˈɡɪdi/
头晕,兴奋过度 (tóu yūn, xīng fèn guò dù)

Feeling dizzy or light-headed; also overly excited and frivolous.

"She felt giddy after spinning around so many times."

"她转了好多圈后,感到头晕。" (Tā zhuǎn le hǎo duō quān hòu, gǎn dào tóu yūn.)
Gist definition card — visual illustration of the meaning
noun C1
/dʒɪst/
要点 (yaodian)

the main or essential part of a matter; the central idea

"The gist of his speech was about unity and cooperation."

"他的演讲的要点是关于团结与合作。" (Tā de yǎnjiǎng de yàodiǎn shì guānyú tuánjié yǔ hézuò.)
glacial definition card — visual illustration of the meaning
adjective C1
/ˈɡleɪʃəl/
与冰或冰川相关 (yǔ bīng huò bīngchuān xiāngguān)

relating to ice or glaciers; extremely cold or unfriendly

"The mountains were covered in glacial ice."

"山脉被冰川冰覆盖。" (Shānmài bèi bīngchuān bīng fùgài.)
verb C1
/ˈɡlædən/
使高兴 (shǐ gāoxìng)

to make someone happy or bring joy

"The news of her recovery gladdened everyone."

"她康复的消息让大家高兴。" (Tā kāngfù de xiāoxī ràng dàjiā gāoxìng.)
noun C1
/ˈɡlædiˌeɪtər/
角斗士 (jiǎodòushì)

A man trained to fight in public contests in ancient Rome.

"The gladiator fought bravely in the arena."

"角斗士勇敢地在竞技场中作战。" (jiǎodòushì yǒnggǎn de zài jìngjìchǎng zhōng zuòzhàn.)
glaring definition card — visual illustration of the meaning
adjective C1
/ˈɡlɛrɪŋ/
耀眼 / 显而易见 (yàoyǎn / xiǎn'ér yìjiàn)

Extremely obvious or shining intensely.

"There was a glaring mistake in the report."

"报告中有一个显而易见的错误。" (bàogào zhōng yǒu yīgè xiǎn'ér yìjiàn de cuòwù.)