Vocabularies

English Vocabulary Dictionary | Word Meanings, Definitions & Examples

vacate definition card — visual illustration of the meaning
verb C1
/vəˈkeɪt/
腾出 (teng chu)

to leave or give up a place, seat, or position

"They had to vacate the apartment by the end of the month."

"他们必须在月底前腾出公寓。" (Tamen bixi zai yuedi qian teng chu gongyu.)
Vagabond definition card — visual illustration of the meaning
noun C1
/ˈvæɡəbɒnd/
流浪汉 (liú làng hàn)

A person who wanders from place to place without a home or job.

"The old vagabond lived on the streets of the city."

"那位老流浪汉住在城市的街道上。" (nà wèi lǎo liú làng hàn zhù zài chéng shì de jiē dào shàng.)
noun C1
/ˈveɪɡrənt/
流浪者 (liúlàng zhě)

A person without a settled home or regular work who wanders from place to place.

"The police offered shelter to a vagrant sleeping on the street."

"警察为一名在街头睡觉的流浪者提供了庇护所。" (Jǐngchá wèi yī míng zài jiētóu shuìjiào de liúlàng zhě tígōngle bìhù suǒ.)
noun C1
/veɪl/
山谷 (shangu)

A valley, often used in a poetic or literary sense.

"The village lay hidden in a quiet green vale."

"村庄隐藏在一个宁静的绿色山谷中。" (Cun zhuang yincang zai yi ge ningjing de lüse shangu zhong.)
adjective C1
/ˈvæliənt/
勇敢 (yǒnggǎn)

Showing courage, determination, and bravery.

"The firefighters made a valiant effort to save the building."

"消防员做出了勇敢的努力拯救这座建筑。" (Xiāofángyuán zuòchūle yǒnggǎn de nǔlì zhěngjiù zhè zuò jiànzhú.)
validly definition card — visual illustration of the meaning
adverb C1
/ˈvælɪdli/
合法地 (hefa di)

in a legally, logically, or officially acceptable manner

"The contract was validly signed by both parties."

"合同已由双方合法地签署。" (Hetong yi you shuangfang hefa di qianshu)
noun C1
/ˈvælər/
英勇 (yingyong)

Great courage in the face of danger, especially in battle.

"The soldier was honored for his valor during the war."

"士兵因在战争中表现出的英勇而受到表彰。" (Shì bīng yīn zài zhàn zhēng zhōng biǎo xiàn chū de yīng yǒng ér shòu dào biǎo zhāng.)
valuation definition card — visual illustration of the meaning
noun C1
/ˌvæl.juˈeɪ.ʃən/
估值 (guzhi)

the process of deciding how much money something is worth; an estimated value

"The property valuation came in higher than expected."

"房地产的估值高于预期。" (fangdichan de guzhi gaoyu yuqi.)
value-based education definition card — visual illustration of the meaning
noun C1
ˈvæljuː beɪst ˌɛdjuːˈkeɪʃən
基于价值的教育 (ji yu jiazhi de jiaoyu)

Education that emphasizes moral principles and ethical values.

"Value-based education shapes moral character."

"基于价值的教育塑造了道德品格。" (Ji yu jiazhi de jiaoyu suzao le daode pingge.)
adjective C1
/ˈvæljuːləs/
毫无价值 (háo wú jià zhí)

having no worth, importance, or usefulness

"The old broken phone was considered valueless."

"那部旧坏掉的手机被认为是毫无价值的。" (Nà bù jiù huài diào de shǒujī bèi rènwéi shì háo wú jià zhí de.)
noun C1
/ˈvænɡɑːrd/
先锋 (xiānfēng)

the forefront of an action, movement, or military force

"The company is at the vanguard of technological innovation."

"该公司处于技术创新的先锋地位。" (Gāi gōngsī chùyú jìshù chuàngxīn de xiānfēng dìwèi.)
verb C1
/ˈvæŋkwɪʃ/
征服 (zhēngfú)

to defeat thoroughly, especially in battle or competition

"The army vanquished its enemies with superior strategy."

"军队以优越的战略打败了敌人。" (Jūnduì yǐ yōuyuè de zhànlüè dǎbài le dírén.)
noun C1
/ˈvæntɪdʒ/
有利位置 (youli weizhi)

a position or situation that gives an advantage or a good view

"From this vantage, we could see the entire valley."

"从这个位置,我们可以看到整个山谷。" (Cong zhe ge weizhi, women keyi kan dao zhengge shangu.)
verb C1
/ˈveɪpəraɪz/
蒸发 (zhēngfā)

to turn into vapor or gas

"The heat of the sun can vaporize water from the surface."

"太阳的热量可以使水从表面蒸发。" (Tàiyáng de rèliàng kěyǐ shǐ shuǐ cóng biǎomiàn zhēngfā.)
noun C1
/ˈveɪpəraɪzər/
蒸发器 (zhēngfā qì)

a device that turns a liquid into vapor, often for inhalation

"She used a vaporizer to ease her cough."

"她使用了一个蒸发器来缓解她的咳嗽。" (Tā shǐyòngle yīgè zhēngfā qì lái huǎnjiě tā de késòu.)
noun C1
/ˈvɛriəns/
方差 (fangcha)

the state of being different or inconsistent; in statistics, a measure of the spread between numbers

"There is a wide variance in students' performance levels."

"学生的表现水平有很大的方差。" (Xuéshēng de biǎoxiàn shuǐpíng yǒu hěn dà de fangcha.)
noun/verb C1
/ˈvɑːrnɪʃ/
清漆 (qīngqī)

A liquid that is applied to wood or other materials to form a hard, shiny surface; also to apply such a liquid.

"The carpenter varnished the table to give it a glossy finish."

"木匠给桌子涂了清漆,给它一个光亮的外观。" (Mùjiàng gěi zhuōzi túle qīngqī, gěi tā yīgè guāngliàng de wàiguān.)
vat definition card — visual illustration of the meaning
🛢️

vat (væt)

noun C1
/væt/
大容器 (da rongqi)

A large container used for holding liquids such as dye or wine.

"The workers filled the vat with freshly pressed grape juice."

"工人们把新鲜压榨的葡萄汁倒入了大容器中。" (Gōngrénmen bǎ xīnxiān yāzhà de pútáo zhī dào rù le dà róngqì zhōng.)
noun/verb C1
/vɔːlt/
保险库 / 跳跃 (bǎoxiǎn kù / tiàoyuè)

A secure room for storing valuables; also to leap or spring over something.

"The bank kept its gold bars in a secure vault."

"银行将其黄金条存放在一个安全的金库中。" (Yínháng jiāng qí huángjīn tiáo cún fàng zài yī gè ān quán de jīn kù zhōng.)
verb C1
/vɪə(r)/
突然改变方向 (tūrán gǎibiàn fāngxiàng)

to change direction suddenly

"The car veered off the road to avoid the accident."

"汽车为了避开事故突然驶离了道路。" (Qìchē wèile bìkāi shìgù tūrán shǐlíle dàolù.)
adjective C1
/ˈvɛdʒɪtətɪv/
与生长或生命的基本过程相关,通常没有意识的思考或活动 (yǔ shēngzhǎng huò shēngmìng de jīběn guòchéng xiāngguān, tōngcháng méiyǒu yìshí de sīxiǎng huò huódòng)

relating to growth or the basic processes of life, often without conscious thought or activity

"The patient remained in a vegetative state after the accident."

"事故发生后,病人保持在植物状态。" (shìgù fāshēng hòu, bìngrén bǎochí zài zhíwù zhuàngtài.)
Vehemence definition card — visual illustration of the meaning
noun C1
/ˈviːəməns/
激烈 (jīliè)

Great forcefulness or intensity of expression, emotion, or conviction.

"She spoke with vehemence during the debate."

"她在辩论中激烈地发言。" (Tā zài biànlùn zhōng jīliè de fāyán.)
adjective C1
/ˈviːəmənt/
激烈 (jīliè)

showing strong feeling; forceful, passionate, or intense

"She made a vehement argument against the proposal."

"她对这个提案提出了激烈的论点。" (Tā duì zhège tí'àn tíchūle jīliè de lùndiǎn.)
velocity definition card — visual illustration of the meaning
noun C1
/vəˈlɒsəti/
速度 (sudu)

the speed of something in a given direction

"The velocity of the car increased as it moved downhill."

"当汽车下坡时,速度增加了。" (Dang qiche xia po shi, sudu zeng jia le.)
adjective C1
/ˈvɛlvəti/
幸福 (xìngfú)

having a smooth, soft texture like velvet

"She spoke in a low, velvety voice."

"她收到奖项时,无法掩饰她的幸福。" (Tā shōu dào jiǎngxiàng shí, wúfǎ yǎnshì tā de xìngfú.)
vendetta definition card — visual illustration of the meaning
noun C1
/vɛnˈdɛtə/
复仇 (fùchóu)

a prolonged bitter quarrel or campaign of revenge

"The two families were caught in a bitter vendetta for generations."

"这两个家庭世代相传,陷入了长久的复仇。" (Zhè liǎng gè jiātíng shìdài xiāng chuán, xiànrùle chángjiǔ de fùchóu.)
noun C1
/vəˈnɪər/
幸福 (xìng fú)

A thin decorative covering of fine wood applied to a coarser wood or other material; a superficially attractive appearance.

"The table was covered with a thin veneer of mahogany."

"当她收到奖项时,她无法掩饰自己的幸福。" (Dāng tā shōudào jiǎngxiàng shí, tā wúfǎ yǎnshì zìjǐ de xìngfú.)
adjective C1
/ˈvɛnərəbl/
受人尊敬的 (shòu rén zūn jìng de)

Accorded a great deal of respect, especially because of age, wisdom, or character.

"The venerable professor was admired by generations of students."

"这位受人尊敬的教授受到几代学生的钦佩。" (Zhè wèi shòu rén zūn jìng de jiàoshòu shòudào jǐ dài xuéshēng de qīnpèi.)
venerate definition card — visual illustration of the meaning
verb C1
/ˈvɛnəˌreɪt/
敬仰 (jingyang)

to regard with great respect; revere

"People venerate saints for their holiness."

"人们敬仰圣人,因为他们的圣洁。" (Renmen jingyang shengren, yinwei tamen de shengjie.)
adjective C1
/ˈvɛnəˌreɪtɪd/
受人尊敬的 (shòu rén zūn jìng de)

respected and admired deeply

"The venerated professor was honored with an award."

"这位受人尊敬的教授获得了奖项。" (Zhè wèi shòu rén zūn jìng de jiàoshòu huòdéle jiǎngxiàng.)
veneration definition card — visual illustration of the meaning
noun C1
ˌvɛn.əˈreɪ.ʃən
崇敬 (chóngjìng)

Great respect; reverence; the action of regarding with great respect or reverence.

"Many cultures show veneration for their ancestors."

"许多文化表现出对祖先的崇敬。" (Xǔduō wénhuà biǎoxiàn chū duì zǔxiān de chóngjìng.)
Vengeance definition card — visual illustration of the meaning
noun C1
/ˈvendʒəns/
复仇 (fuchou)

punishment inflicted or retribution exacted for an injury or wrong; revenge

"He swore to seek vengeance against those who wronged him."

"他发誓要向那些伤害他的人复仇。" (Tā fāshì yào xiàng nàxiē shānghài tā de rén fùchóu.)
adjective C1
/ˈvendʒ.fəl/
怀恨的 (huái hèn de)

seeking to harm someone in return for a perceived injury; vindictive

"She felt vengeful after her friend betrayed her trust."

"她在朋友背叛她的信任后感到复仇心重。" (Tā zài péngyǒu bèipàn tā de xìnrèn hòu gǎndào fùchóu xīn zhòng.)
Venison definition card — visual illustration of the meaning
noun C1
/ˈvɛnɪsən/
鹿肉 (lu rou)

meat from a deer

"The restaurant served venison steak with red wine."

"餐厅提供了搭配红酒的鹿肉排。" (Cāntīng tígōngle dāpèi hóng jiǔ de lù ròu pái.)
Venom definition card — visual illustration of the meaning
noun C1
/ˈvɛnəm/
毒液 (duye)

a poisonous substance secreted by animals such as snakes or spiders; also used to describe intense ill will or malice

"The snake injected its venom into the prey."

"蛇将它的毒液注入了猎物。" (She jiang ta de duye zhu ru le lie wu.)
adjective C1
/ˈven.ə.məs/
有毒的; 恶意的; (yǒu dú de; èyì de)

secreting venom; full of malice or spite; extremely hostile

"The venomous snake struck quickly at its prey."

"毒蛇迅速袭击了它的猎物。" (Dú shé xùnsù xíjīle tā de lièwù.)
adjective C1
/ˈviːnəs/
静脉的 (jìngmài de)

relating to the veins that carry blood to the heart

"The doctor examined the patient’s venous circulation."

"医生检查了病人的静脉循环。" (Yīshēng jiǎnchá le bìngrén de jìngmài xúnhuán.)
veracity definition card — visual illustration of the meaning
noun C1
/vəˈræsəti/
真实性 (zhēn shí xìng)

Conformity to truth or fact; accuracy or truthfulness.

"The lawyer questioned the veracity of the witness’s testimony."

"律师质疑证人证词的真实性。" (lǜshī zhìyí zhèngrén zhèngcí de zhēnshíxìng.)
verbalization definition card — visual illustration of the meaning
noun C1
/ˌvɜːbəlɪˈzeɪʃən/
语言表达 (yǔyán biǎodá)

The action of expressing something in words.

"The verbalization of his thoughts was clear and direct."

"他的思想的语言表达是清晰和直接的。" (Tā de sīxiǎng de yǔyán biǎodá shì qīngxī hé zhíjiē de.)
verbatim definition card — visual illustration of the meaning
adverb/adjective C1
/vərˈbeɪtɪm/
逐字逐句 (zhú zì zhú jù)

In exactly the same words as were originally used; word for word.

"He repeated the instructions verbatim."

"他逐字逐句地重复了指示。" (Tā zhú zì zhú jù de chóngfùle zhǐshì.)
verbose definition card — visual illustration of the meaning
adjective C1
/vɜːrˈboʊs/
冗长 (rǒngcháng)

Using or expressed in more words than are needed; wordy.

"His verbose explanation confused the audience instead of clarifying the issue."

"他冗长的解释使观众感到困惑,而不是澄清问题。" (Tā rǒngcháng de jiěshì shǐ guānzhòng gǎndào kùnhuò, ér bùshì chéngqīng wèntí.)
adjective C1
/ˈvɛrɪtəbl/
真实的 (zhēnshí de)

used to emphasize that something is genuine or true

"The house was a veritable palace compared to ours."

"这座房子与我们的相比,简直是座真正的宫殿。" (Zhè zuò fángzi yǔ wǒmen de xiāng bǐ, jiǎnzhí shì zuò zhēnzhèng de gōngdiàn.)
vermin definition card — visual illustration of the meaning
noun C1
/ˈvɜːrmɪn/
有害动物 (yǒuhài dòngwù)

small animals or insects that are harmful or destructive, such as rats, lice, or fleas

"The old warehouse was overrun with vermin."

"老仓库被有害动物占领了。" (Lǎo cāngkù bèi yǒuhài dòngwù zhànlǐng le.)
noun C1
/vərˈnækjələr/
方言 (fangyan)

the language or dialect spoken by ordinary people in a particular region

"He gave his speech in the local vernacular so everyone could understand."

"他用当地的方言发表了演讲,以便每个人都能理解。" (Ta yong dangdi de fangyan fabiao le yanjiang, yiban meigeren dou neng lijie.)
versatility definition card — visual illustration of the meaning
noun C1
ˌvɜː.səˈtɪl.ə.ti
多功能性 (duō gōngnéng xìng)

Ability to adapt or be adapted to many different functions or activities.

"His versatility allows him to excel in multiple fields."

"他的多功能性使他能够在多个领域出类拔萃。" (Tā de duō gōngnéng xìng shǐ tā nénggòu zài duō gè lǐngyù chūlèi bácuì.)
noun C1
/ˈvɜːrtɛks/
顶点 (dingdian)

The highest point; the top or the apex.

"The climber reached the vertex of the mountain."

"登山者达到了山顶。" (Deng shanzhe daduo le shanding.)
vertical farming definition card — visual illustration of the meaning
noun C1
/ˈvɜː.tɪ.kəl ˈfɑː.mɪŋ/
垂直农业 (chuízhí nóngyè)

The practice of growing crops in vertically stacked layers, often incorporating controlled-environment agriculture.

"Vertical farming ensures maximum space utilization in urban areas."

"垂直农业确保城市区域的最大空间利用。" (Chuízhí nóngyè quèbǎo chéngshì qūyù de zuìdà kōngjiān lìyòng)
vertigo definition card — visual illustration of the meaning
noun C1
/ˈvɜːrtɪˌɡoʊ/
幸福 (xìng fú)

A sensation of spinning or dizziness, often caused by problems in the inner ear or brain.

"She felt a sudden vertigo when she looked down from the tall building."

"当她获得奖项时,她无法掩饰自己的幸福感。" (Dāng tā huò dé jiǎng xiàng shí, tā wú fǎ yǎn shì zì jǐ de xìng fú gǎn.)
Vestige definition card — visual illustration of the meaning
noun C1
/ˈvɛstɪdʒ/
遗迹 (yíjì)

A small remaining part of something that once existed.

"Only a vestige of the ancient wall remains today."

"今天只剩下古老墙壁的遗迹。" (Jīntiān zhǐ shèng xià gǔlǎo qiángbì de yíjì.)
verb C1
/ˈviːtoʊ/
否决 (fǒujué)

to reject or forbid a decision, proposal, or law

"The president decided to veto the new bill."

"总统决定否决这项新法案。" (Zǒngtǒng juédìng fǒujué zhè xiàng xīn fǎ'àn.)