Vocabularies

English Vocabulary Dictionary | Word Meanings, Definitions & Examples

Artful definition card — visual illustration of the meaning
adjective C1
/ˈɑːrt.fəl/
巧妙的 (qiǎo miào de)

Skillful, clever, or crafty, often in a cunning way.

"She gave an artful reply that avoided the real issue."

"她给出了一个巧妙的回答,避开了真正的问题。" (Tā gěi chūle yīgè qiǎomiào de huídá, bìkāile zhēnzhèng de wèntí.)
articulation definition card — visual illustration of the meaning
noun C1
/ɑːrˌtɪkjʊˈleɪʃən/
清晰的发音 (qingxi de fayin)

the act of expressing something clearly in speech or the way in which words are pronounced

"Her clear articulation made the speech easy to understand."

"她清晰的发音让演讲易于理解。" (Ta qingxi de fayin rang yanjiang yiyu lijie.)
ascendancy definition card — visual illustration of the meaning
noun C1
/əˈsɛndənsi/
优势, 统治 (youshi, tongzhi)

A position of power, influence, or control over others.

"The company gained ascendancy in the market through innovation."

"该公司通过创新在市场中获得了优势。" (Gai gongsi tongguo chuangxin zai shichang zhong huodele youshi.)
ascendant definition card — visual illustration of the meaning
adjective C1
/əˈsɛndənt/
上升的,主导的 (shàngshēng de, zhǔdǎo de)

Rising in power or influence; dominant.

"She is an ascendant leader in the political party."

"她是政治党派中的一位上升的领袖。" (Tā shì zhèngzhì dǎngpài zhōng de yī wèi shàngshēng de lǐngxiù.)
ascension definition card — visual illustration of the meaning
noun C1
/əˈsɛnʃən/
上升 (shangsheng)

The act of rising or going up, often to an important position or a higher place.

"His rapid ascension in the company surprised everyone."

"他在公司的迅速上升让每个人都感到惊讶。" (Ta zai gongsi de xunxu shangsheng rang meige ren dou gandao jingya.)
ascertain definition card — visual illustration of the meaning
verb C1
/ˌæs.ərˈteɪn/
查明, 确定 (chá míng, què dìng)

To find out or make sure of something with certainty.

"The detective tried to ascertain the facts of the case."

"侦探试图查明案件的事实。" (Zhēntàn shìtú chá míng ànjiàn de shìshí.)
ascribe definition card — visual illustration of the meaning
verb C1
/əˈskraɪb/
归因于,归咎于 (guī yīn yú, guī jiù yú)

To attribute something to a cause, source, or person.

"Many scholars ascribe the poem to an unknown author."

"许多学者将这首诗归功于一位无名作者。" (Xǔduō xuézhě jiāng zhè shǒu shī guīgōng yú yī wèi wúmíng zuòzhě.)
asexual definition card — visual illustration of the meaning
adjective C1
/ˌeɪˈsɛkʃuəl/
无性 (wuxing)

Without sexual feelings, associations, or reproduction through sex.

"Many plants reproduce through asexual methods like budding or splitting."

"许多植物通过无性繁殖方式,如发芽或分裂,进行繁殖。" (Xu duo zhiwu tongguo wuxing fanzhi fangshi, ru faya huo fenlie, jinxing fanzhi.)
ashen definition card — visual illustration of the meaning
adjective C1
/ˈæʃən/
苍白的 (cāngbái de)

Very pale in appearance, often due to shock, fear, or illness.

"His face turned ashen when he heard the terrible news."

"当他听到可怕的消息时,他的脸变得苍白。" (Dāng tā tīng dào kěpà de xiāoxī shí, tā de liǎn biàn dé cāngbái.)
aspirant definition card — visual illustration of the meaning
noun C1
/ˈæspɪrənt/
有志者 (you zhi zhe)

a person who seeks or hopes to achieve a position of honor or advancement

"She is an aspirant for the university's top scholarship."

"她是大学最高奖学金的有志者。" (Ta shi daxue zui gao jiangxuejin de you zhizhe.)
assail definition card — visual illustration of the meaning
verb C1
/əˈseɪl/
攻击 (gōngjī)

to attack violently, either physically or with words

"The politician was assailed with difficult questions."

"政治家遭遇了困难的问题。" (Zhèngzhìjiā zāoyùle kùnnán de wèntí.)
assailant definition card — visual illustration of the meaning
noun C1
/əˈseɪlənt/
攻击者 (gongjizhe)

a person who attacks another

"The police arrested the assailant at the scene."

"警方在现场逮捕了攻击者。" (Jingfang zai xianchang daibu le gongjizhe.)
Assassin definition card — visual illustration of the meaning
noun C1
/əˈsæsɪn/
刺客 (cike)

A person who kills someone, usually for political or religious reasons, often secretly.

"The assassin fled the scene after carrying out the attack."

"刺客在进行袭击后逃离了现场。" (Cike zai jinxing xiji hou taoli le xianchang.)
assassinate definition card — visual illustration of the meaning
verb C1
/əˈsæsɪneɪt/
刺杀 (cìshā)

To murder someone important, often a political or religious leader, usually by surprise attack.

"The rebels planned to assassinate the king."

"反叛者计划刺杀国王。" (Fǎnbàn zhě jìhuà cìshā guówáng.)
assassination definition card — visual illustration of the meaning
noun C1
/əˌsæsɪˈneɪʃən/
刺杀 (cì shā)

The act of killing someone important, often for political or ideological reasons.

"The assassination of the president shocked the nation."

"总统的刺杀震惊了整个国家。" (Zǒngtǒng de cìshā zhènjīngle zhěnggè guójiā.)
assembly session definition card — visual illustration of the meaning
noun C1
/əˈsem.bli ˈseʃ.ən/
大会会议 (dahui huiyi)

A formal meeting where representatives gather to discuss and make decisions on important matters.

"The assembly session discussed global challenges."

"大会会议讨论了全球性挑战。" (Dahui huiyi tanshu le quanqiu xing tiaozhan.)
assent definition card — visual illustration of the meaning
noun, verb C1
/əˈsɛnt/
同意 (tongyi)

To agree to something, especially after careful consideration; an expression of approval.

"She nodded her head in silent assent."

"她默默地点了点头。" (Tā mòmò de diǎnle diǎntóu.)
assessor definition card — visual illustration of the meaning
noun C1
/əˈsɛsər/
评估员 (pinggu yuan)

a person who evaluates or estimates the nature, ability, or quality of something

"An external assessor reviewed the project report."

"一位外部评估员审查了项目报告。" (Yī wèi wàibù pínggūyuán shěnchále xiàngmù bàogào.)
asset allocation definition card — visual illustration of the meaning
noun C1
ˈæ.sɛt ˌæl.əˈkeɪ.ʃən
资产配置 (zīchǎn pèizhì)

An investment strategy that aims to balance risk and reward by apportioning a portfolio's assets according to an individual's goals, risk tolerance, and investment horizon.

"Proper asset allocation is key to financial growth."

"正确的资产配置是财务增长的关键。" (Zhèngquè de zīchǎn pèizhì shì cáiwù zēngzhǎng de guānjiàn.)
assignee definition card — visual illustration of the meaning
noun C1
/əˌsaɪˈniː/
受让人 (shòuràng rén)

a person to whom a right or property is legally transferred

"The assignee of the contract is responsible for all future obligations."

"合同的受让人对所有未来的义务负责。" (Hétóng de shòuràng rén duì suǒyǒu wèilái de yìwù fùzé.)
assimilate definition card — visual illustration of the meaning
verb C1
/əˈsɪməˌleɪt/
同化 (tónghuà)

to absorb or integrate into a larger group, culture, or system

"Immigrants often assimilate into the culture of their new country."

"移民常常融入他们新国家的文化中。" (Yímín chángcháng róngrù tāmen xīn guójiā de wénhuà zhōng.)
Assimilation definition card — visual illustration of the meaning
noun C1
/əˌsɪməˈleɪʃən/
同化 (tónghuà)

the process of absorbing and integrating into a culture, group, or system

"Immigrants often face challenges during cultural assimilation."

"移民在文化同化过程中常常面临挑战。" (Yímín zài wénhuà tónghuà guòchéng zhōng chángcháng miànlín tiǎozhàn.)
Astrologer definition card — visual illustration of the meaning
noun C1
/əˈstrɑː.lə.dʒər/
占星师 (zhānxīng shī)

a person who studies astrology and makes predictions based on the positions of stars and planets

"The astrologer predicted good fortune in her future."

"占星师预测她未来的好运。" (Zhānxīng shī yùcè tā wèilái de hǎo yùn.)
astute definition card — visual illustration of the meaning
adjective C1
/əˈstjuːt/
精明 (jingming)

having or showing an ability to notice and understand things clearly; shrewd

"He made an astute decision during the negotiation."

"他在谈判中做出了一个精明的决定。" (Ta zai tanpan zhong zuo chule yige jingming de jueding.)
astuteness definition card — visual illustration of the meaning
noun C1
/əˈstuːt.nəs/
机智 (jī zhì)

The ability to accurately assess situations or people and turn this to one's advantage.

"His astuteness helped in negotiations."

"他的机智在谈判中起到了帮助作用。" (Tā de jī zhì zài tánpàn zhōng qǐ dào le bāngzhù zuòyòng.)
asymmetric definition card — visual illustration of the meaning
adjective C1
/ˌeɪsɪˈmɛtrɪk/
不对称的 (buduìchèn de)

Not having equal or corresponding parts; lacking symmetry.

"The design of the building is asymmetric and unusual."

"这座建筑的设计是不对称的且不寻常。" (Zhè zuò jiànzhú de shèjì shì bùduìchèn de qiě bù xúncháng.)
asymmetrical definition card — visual illustration of the meaning
adjective C1
/ˌeɪsɪˈmɛtrɪkəl/
不对称 (buduiqun)

Having parts that are not the same in size, shape, or arrangement.

"She wore an asymmetrical dress that drew everyone’s attention."

"她穿了一件不对称的裙子,吸引了所有人的注意。" (Tā chuānle yī jiàn bù duìchèn de qúnzi, xīyǐnle suǒyǒu rén de zhùyì.)
asynchronous definition card — visual illustration of the meaning
adjective C1
eɪˈsɪŋ.krə.nəs
异步的 (yì bù de)

Of or requiring a form of computer control timing protocol in which a specific operation begins upon receipt of an indication that the preceding operation has been completed.

"Asynchronous courses allow students to learn at their own pace."

"异步课程允许学生以自己的节奏学习。" (Yì bù kèchéng yǔnxǔ xuéshēng yǐ zìjǐ de jiézòu xuéxí.)
atheism definition card — visual illustration of the meaning
noun C1
/ˈeɪθiɪzəm/
无神论 (wú shén lùn)

The belief that there is no God or gods.

"He declared his atheism openly despite social pressure."

"他在社会压力下公开宣称自己的无神论。" (Tā zài shèhuì yālì xià gōngkāi xuānchēng zìjǐ de wú shén lùn.)
atheistic definition card — visual illustration of the meaning
adjective C1
/ˌeɪθiˈɪstɪk/
无神论的 (wú shén lùn de)

Relating to or characteristic of atheists or atheism.

"She grew up in an atheistic household with no religious rituals."

"她在一个无神论家庭长大,那里没有宗教仪式。" (Tā zài yīgè wú shén lùn jiātíng zhǎng dà, nàlǐ méiyǒu zōngjiào yíshì.)
atone definition card — visual illustration of the meaning
verb C1
/əˈtoʊn/
赎回 (shuhuí)

to make amends or reparation for an offense, sin, or mistake

"He tried to atone for his mistakes by working harder."

"他试图通过更加努力地工作来赎回自己的错误。" (Ta shitu tongguo gengjia nuli de gongzuo lai shuhuí ziji de cuowu.)
atonement definition card — visual illustration of the meaning
noun C1
/əˈtoʊnmənt/
赎罪 (shuzuì)

the act of making amends for a wrong, sin, or injury

"The festival was celebrated as a day of atonement."

"该节日被庆祝为赎罪的日子。" (Gāi jiérì bèi qìngzhù wèi shúzuì de rìzi.)
atop definition card — visual illustration of the meaning
preposition C1
/əˈtɒp/
顶部 (dingbu)

on the top of something

"A flag was placed atop the tower."

"一面旗帜被放置在塔顶。" (Yi mian qizhi bei fangzhi zai ta ding.)
Atrocious definition card — visual illustration of the meaning
adjective C1
/əˈtroʊʃəs/
可怕的 (kěpà de)

extremely bad, unpleasant, or cruel

"The prisoners were kept in atrocious conditions."

"囚犯被关押在可怕的条件下。" (Qiúfàn bèi guānyā zài kěpà de tiáojiàn xià.)
atrociously definition card — visual illustration of the meaning
adverb C1
/əˈtroʊʃəsli/
极其糟糕地 (jiqi zaogao de)

in a very cruel, shocking, or extremely bad manner

"The service at the restaurant was atrociously slow."

"这家餐馆的服务慢得极其糟糕。" (Zhe jia canguan de fuwu man de jiqi zaogao)
atrocities definition card — visual illustration of the meaning
noun C1
əˈtrɒs.ɪ.tiz
暴行 (baoxing)

Extremely wicked or cruel acts, typically involving physical violence or injury.

"The atrocities shocked the international community."

"这些暴行震惊了国际社会。" (Zhe xie baoxing zhenjing le guoji shehui.)
atrocity definition card — visual illustration of the meaning
noun C1
/əˈtrɑːsəti/
暴行 (baoxing)

an extremely cruel or violent act, often involving physical violence

"The world condemned the atrocity committed against civilians."

"世界谴责对平民犯下的暴行。" (Shijie qianze dui pingmin fansha de baoxing.)
atrophy definition card — visual illustration of the meaning
noun/verb C1
/ˈætrəfi/
萎缩 (wěisuō)

a decrease in size or wasting away of a body part, tissue, or ability due to lack of use

"Without regular exercise, muscles may atrophy over time."

"没有规律的锻炼,肌肉随着时间的推移可能会萎缩。" (Méiyǒu guīlǜ de duànliàn, jīròu suízhe shíjiān de tuīyí kěnéng huì wěisuō.)
attache definition card — visual illustration of the meaning
noun C1
/ˌætəˈʃeɪ/
外交参赞 (wai jiao can zan)

A person officially assigned to the staff of a diplomatic mission, often with a specific area of responsibility.

"The cultural attache organized an art exhibition in the embassy."

"文化参赞在大使馆组织了一场艺术展览。" (Wenhua canzan zai dashiguan zuzhi le yi chang yishu zhanlan.)
attest definition card — visual illustration of the meaning
verb C1
/əˈtɛst/
证实 (zhèngshí)

To provide or serve as clear evidence of; to confirm or certify the truth of something.

"The witness attested to the accuracy of the report."

"证人证明报告的准确性。" (Zhèngrén zhèngmíng bàogào de zhǔnquèxìng.)
attire definition card — visual illustration of the meaning
noun C1
/əˈtaɪər/
服装 (fuzhuang)

Clothing, especially formal or elegant wear.

"She wore traditional attire at the wedding ceremony."

"她在婚礼仪式上穿着传统服装。" (Tā zài hūnlǐ yíshì shàng chuānzhuó chuántǒng fúzhuāng.)
attorney-general definition card — visual illustration of the meaning
noun C1
/əˌtɜːni ˈdʒɛnərəl/
总检察长 (zong jian cha zhang)

The chief legal officer of a state or country.

"The attorney-general announced new reforms to strengthen justice."

"总检察长宣布了加强司法的新的改革。" (Zong jian cha zhang xuan bu le jia qiang si fa de xin de ge gao.)
attrition definition card — visual illustration of the meaning
noun C1
/əˈtrɪʃən/
逐渐减少 (zhujian jianshao)

The gradual reduction in the number or strength of something, often due to constant stress, conflict, or loss.

"The company faced high staff attrition last year."

"该公司去年面临了高员工流失率。" (Gāi gōngsī qùnián miànlínle gāo yuángōng liúshī lǜ.)
attune definition card — visual illustration of the meaning
verb C1
/əˈtjuːn/
使适应 (shi shiying)

to make someone or something aware of or responsive to something; to adjust or harmonize

"She quickly attuned herself to the needs of her new team."

"她很快适应了新团队的需求。" (Ta hen kuai shiying le xin tuandui de xuqiu)
attuned definition card — visual illustration of the meaning
adjective C1
/əˈtjuːnd/
敏感的 / 调整好的 (mǐn'gǎn de / tiáozhěng hǎo de)

Being receptive or sensitive to something; well adjusted or in harmony.

"She is attuned to the needs of her students."

"她对学生的需求很敏感。" (Tā duì xuéshēng de xūqiú hěn mǐn'gǎn.)
attunement definition card — visual illustration of the meaning
noun C1
/əˈtjuːn.mənt/
契合 (qi he)

Being in harmony or responsive to someone's emotional state.

"Attunement to emotions improves relationships."

"对情绪的契合改善了关系。" (dui qingxu de qi he gaishan le guanxi)
atypical definition card — visual illustration of the meaning
adjective C1
/ˌeɪˈtɪpɪkəl/
非典型 (fēi diǎn xíng)

not representative of a type, group, or class; unusual or abnormal

"The doctor said it was an atypical case of the disease."

"医生说这是一个非典型的病例。" (Yīshēng shuō zhè shì yīgè fēi diǎn xíng de bìnglì.)
auburn definition card — visual illustration of the meaning
adjective C1
/ˈɔːbərn/
红棕色 (hong zong se)

reddish-brown in color, especially used to describe hair

"She has long auburn hair that shines in the sunlight."

"她有一头长长的红棕色头发,在阳光下闪闪发光。" (Ta you yi tou chang chang de hong zong se tou fa, zai yang guang xia shan shan fa guang.)
auctioneer definition card — visual illustration of the meaning
noun C1
/ˌɔːkʃəˈnɪər/
拍卖师 (paimaishi)

a person who conducts auctions by calling out bids and selling items to the highest bidder

"The auctioneer quickly raised the price as bidders competed for the painting."

"拍卖师在竞价过程中迅速提高了价格。" (paimaishi zai jingjia guocheng zhong xunsu tigao le jiage)
Audacious definition card — visual illustration of the meaning
adjective C1
/ɔːˈdeɪʃəs/
大胆的 (dà dǎn de)

showing a willingness to take bold risks; daring

"It was an audacious plan to climb the mountain in winter."

"这是一个大胆的计划,在冬天爬山。" (Zhè shì yī gè dà dǎn de jì huà, zài dōng tiān pá shān.)