Vocabularies

English Vocabulary Dictionary | Word Meanings, Definitions & Examples

bereft definition card — visual illustration of the meaning
adjective C1
/bɪˈrɛft/
失落的 (shīluò de)

Deprived of or lacking something, especially a nonmaterial asset.

"After the betrayal, he felt bereft of hope and trust."

"背叛后,他感到失落于希望和信任。" (Bèipàn hòu, tā gǎndào shīluò yú xīwàng hé xìnrèn.)
berserk definition card — visual illustration of the meaning
adjective C1
/bəˈzɜːrk/
疯狂 (fengkuang)

Out of control with anger or excitement; wild or frenzied.

"The fans went berserk when their team won the championship."

"当他们的队伍赢得了冠军时,粉丝们变得疯狂。" (Dāng tāmen de duìwǔ yíngdéle guànjūn shí, fěnsīmen biànde fēngkuáng.)
Berth definition card — visual illustration of the meaning
noun C1
/bɜːrθ/
卧铺 / 停泊位置 (wòpù / tíngbó wèizhì)

A place to sleep on a ship or train; a ship's allocated place at a dock.

"They reserved a lower berth on the overnight train."

"他们在夜间火车上预定了一个下铺。" (Tāmen zài yèjiān huǒchē shàng yùdìng le yīgè xià pù.)
beset definition card — visual illustration of the meaning
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beset

verb C1
/bɪˈsɛt/

to trouble, harass, or attack on all sides

"The village was beset by constant floods."

besiege definition card — visual illustration of the meaning
verb C1
/bɪˈsiːdʒ/
围困 (wéikùn)

to surround a place with armed forces to capture it; to overwhelm with requests or attention

"The city was besieged by enemy troops."

"城市被敌军包围了。" (Chéngshì bèi díjūn bāowéi le.)
bestow definition card — visual illustration of the meaning
verb C1
/bɪˈstoʊ/
授予 (shòu yǔ)

To give or present something as a gift or honor.

"The king bestowed honors upon the brave soldiers."

"国王授予勇敢的士兵荣誉。" (Guówáng shòuyǔ yǒnggǎn de shìbīng róngyù.)
Betrayer definition card — visual illustration of the meaning
noun C1
/bɪˈtreɪər/
背叛者; 不忠者 (bèipàn zhě, bù zhōng zhě)

a person who betrays someone or something; one who is disloyal

"The betrayer was exposed and faced severe consequences."

"背叛者被曝光并面临严重后果。" (Bèipàn zhě bèi pùguāng bìng miànlín yánzhòng hòuguǒ.)
bewilder definition card — visual illustration of the meaning
verb C1
/bɪˈwɪldər/
使困惑 (shǐ kùnhuò)

to cause someone to be confused or puzzled

"The complex instructions bewildered the students."

"复杂的指令使学生感到困惑。" (Fùzá de zhǐlìng shǐ xuéshēng gǎndào kùnhuò.)
bibliography definition card — visual illustration of the meaning
noun C1
/ˌbɪbliˈɒɡrəfi/
参考书目 (cān kǎo shū mù)

a list of books, articles, or other sources used or referred to in scholarly work

"The report includes a detailed bibliography at the end."

"报告在最后包括了详细的参考书目。" (Bàogào zài zuìhòu bāokuòle xiángxì de cānkǎo shūmù.)
bicker definition card — visual illustration of the meaning
verb C1
/ˈbɪkər/
为琐事争吵 (wèi suǒshì zhēngchǎo)

To argue or quarrel about trivial matters.

"The children began to bicker over the last piece of cake."

"孩子们开始为了最后一块蛋糕而争吵。" (Háizimen kāishǐ wèile zuìhòu yī kuài dàngāo ér zhēngchǎo.)
bigot definition card — visual illustration of the meaning
noun C1
/ˈbɪɡ.ət/
偏执者 (pian zhi zhe)

A person who is intolerant toward those holding different opinions or beliefs.

"He was called a bigot for refusing to listen to others' views."

"因为拒绝听取他人的观点,他被称为偏执者。" (Yīnwèi jùjué tīngqǔ tārén de guāndiǎn, tā bèi chēng wéi piānzhí zhě.)
bigotry definition card — visual illustration of the meaning
noun C1
/ˈbɪɡətri/
偏执 (pian zhi)

Intolerance toward those who hold different opinions or lifestyles.

"Her bigotry prevented her from accepting people with different beliefs."

"她的偏执阻止她接受拥有不同信仰的人。" (Tā de piānzhí zǔzhǐ tā jiēshòu yǒngyǒu bùtóng xìnyǎng de rén.)
bilateral definition card — visual illustration of the meaning
adjective C1
/ˌbaɪˈlætərəl/
双边的 (shuāngbiān de)

Involving two sides, parties, or countries.

"The two nations signed a bilateral trade agreement."

"这两个国家签署了双边贸易协议。" (zhè liǎng gè guójiā qiānshǔle shuāngbiān màoyì xiéyì.)
bilateral negotiations definition card — visual illustration of the meaning
noun C1
/ˌbaɪˈlæt.ər.əl nɪˌɡəʊ.ʃiˈeɪ.ʃənz/
双边谈判 (shuāngbiān tánpàn)

Negotiations or discussions between two parties, typically countries or organizations.

"Bilateral negotiations resolve disputes."

"双边谈判解决争议。" (Shuāngbiān tánpàn jiějué zhēngyì.)
Bile definition card — visual illustration of the meaning
noun C1
/baɪl/
胆汁 (dan zhi)

a bitter greenish-brown alkaline fluid that aids digestion and is secreted by the liver and stored in the gallbladder

"The liver produces bile to help digest fats."

"肝脏产生胆汁来帮助消化脂肪。" (Gan zang chan sheng dan zhi lai bang zhu xiao hua zhi fang)
biodiversity preservation definition card — visual illustration of the meaning
phrase C1
ˌbaɪ.oʊ.daɪˈvɜː.sɪ.ti ˌprez.əˈveɪ.ʃən
生物多样性保护 (shengwu duoxiangxing baohu)

The protection and conservation of the variety of life in all its forms, including different species, genetic diversity, and ecosystems.

"Biodiversity preservation is critical for ecological balance."

"生物多样性保护对生态平衡至关重要。" (Shengwu duoxiangxing baohu dui shengtai pingheng zhiguang zhongyao.)
Biosphere definition card — visual illustration of the meaning
noun C1
/ˈbaɪoʊˌsfɪr/
生物圈 (shengwuquan)

the regions of the surface and atmosphere of the earth occupied by living organisms

"Climate change is affecting the entire biosphere."

"气候变化正在影响整个生物圈。" (qihou bianhua zhengzai yingxiang zhengge shengwuquan.)
birthright definition card — visual illustration of the meaning
noun C1
/ˈbɜːrθraɪt/
出生权利 (chūshēng quánlì)

A privilege or possession that a person has from birth.

"Freedom is considered a birthright of every individual."

"自由被认为是每个人的出生权利。" (Zìyóu bèi rènwéi shì měi gè rén de chūshēng quánlì.)
Biting definition card — visual illustration of the meaning
adjective C1
/ˈbaɪtɪŋ/
尖锐 / 刺激 (jianrui / ciji)

harsh, sharp, or severely critical; capable of causing physical or emotional pain

"The critic’s biting remarks left the actor speechless."

"评论家的尖锐评论让演员哑口无言。" (Pinglùn jiā de jiānruì pínglùn ràng yǎnyuán yǎ kǒu wú yán.)
Bitter Gourd definition card — visual illustration of the meaning
noun C1
/ˈbɪtər ɡɔːrd/
苦瓜 (kù guā)

a green, bumpy vegetable with a very bitter taste, known for its medicinal properties

"Bitter gourd is excellent for controlling blood sugar levels."

"苦瓜对于控制血糖水平非常有效。" (Kù guā duì yú kòngzhì xuètáng shuǐpíng fēicháng yǒuxiào.)
Biz definition card — visual illustration of the meaning
noun C1
/bɪz/
生意 (shēngyì)

business (informal); commercial enterprise or activity

"He's been in the restaurant biz for twenty years."

"他已经在餐饮生意中工作了二十年。" (Tā yǐjīng zài cānyǐn shēngyì zhōng gōngzuò le èrshí nián.)
Black plum definition card — visual illustration of the meaning
noun C1
/blæk plʌm/
黑李子 (hei lizi)

a dark purple or black colored edible fruit with sweet and sour taste

"I picked some fresh black plums from the tree in our backyard."

"我从我们后院的树上摘了几颗新鲜的黑李子。" (Wǒ cóng wǒmen hòuyuàn de shù shàng zhāi le jǐ kē xīnxiān de hēi lizi.)
Black Salt definition card — visual illustration of the meaning
noun C1
/blæk sɔːlt/
黑盐 (blak salt)

a type of rock salt with a distinctive sulfuric flavor, commonly used in Indian cuisine

"Add a pinch of black salt to enhance the flavor of the fruit salad."

"加入一撮黑盐以提升水果沙拉的风味。" (jia ru yi cuo hei yan yi ti sheng shui guo sha la de feng wei)
blacken definition card — visual illustration of the meaning
verb C1
/ˈblækən/
使变黑 (shi bian hei)

to make something black or darker; to stain, soil, or tarnish

"Smoke from the fire began to blacken the walls."

"火灾的烟开始把墙壁熏黑了。" (huozai de yan kaishi ba qiangbi xun hei le)
adjective C1
/ˈbleɪmləs/
无辜 (wúgū)

innocent of wrongdoing; not deserving blame

"She remained calm and blameless throughout the investigation."

"她在整个调查过程中保持冷静和无辜。" (Tā zài zhěnggè diàochá guòchéng zhōng bǎochí lěngjìng hé wúgū.)
blanch definition card — visual illustration of the meaning
verb C1
/blæntʃ/
变得苍白 (bian de cangbai)

to turn pale from shock, fear, or to briefly boil food to remove skin or prepare it

"She blanched at the sight of blood."

"她看到血后吓得脸色苍白。" (Ta kandao xue hou xiade lianshe cangbai.)
blare definition card — visual illustration of the meaning
verb C1
/blɛər/
发出响亮的声音 (fā chū xiǎng liàng de shēng yīn)

to make a loud, harsh sound

"The car horns blared all night."

"汽车的喇叭整夜都在响。" (Qìchē de lǎbā zhěng yè dōu zài xiǎng.)
blasphemy definition card — visual illustration of the meaning
noun C1
/ˈblæs.fə.mi/
亵渎 (xièdú)

the act of speaking disrespectfully about God or sacred things

"In some countries, blasphemy is a punishable offense."

"在某些国家,亵渎是可受处罚的罪行。" (Zài mǒuxiē guójiā, xièdú shì kě shòu chǔfá de zuìxíng.)
blatant definition card — visual illustration of the meaning
adjective C1
/ˈbleɪtənt/
明显的 (mingxian de)

done openly and unashamedly; obvious and offensive

"The company's blatant disregard for safety regulations angered the public."

"公司对安全规定的公然蔑视激怒了公众。" (Gōngsī duì ānquán guīdìng de gōngrán mièshì jīnùle gōngzhòng.)
blemish definition card — visual illustration of the meaning
noun C1
/ˈblɛmɪʃ/

a small flaw or mark that spoils the appearance of something

"The mirror had a small blemish on its surface."

blight definition card — visual illustration of the meaning
noun C1
/blaɪt/
枯萎病 (kūwěibìng)

A disease or condition that causes plants to wither; something that spoils or damages.

"The drought was a blight on the farmer’s crops."

"干旱是农民作物的枯萎病。" (Gānhàn shì nóngmín zuòwù de kūwěibìng.)
blighted definition card — visual illustration of the meaning
adjective C1
/ˈblaɪtɪd/
荒废的 (huangfei de)

Spoiled, damaged, or destroyed.

"The blighted neighborhood was abandoned by most residents."

"荒废的社区被大多数居民遗弃。" (Huangfei de shequ bei dasu zhu jiumin yiqi.)
Bliss definition card — visual illustration of the meaning
noun C1
/blɪs/
极乐 (jile)

Perfect happiness or great joy.

"The couple enjoyed a moment of pure bliss on their wedding day."

"这对夫妇在他们的婚礼当天享受了一刻纯粹的极乐。" (Zhè duì fūqī zài tāmen de hūnlǐ dàngtiān xiǎngshòu le yī kè chúncuì de jílè.)
Blister definition card — visual illustration of the meaning
noun C1
/ˈblɪs.tər/
水泡 (shuǐpào)

a small bubble on the skin filled with serum and caused by friction, burning, or other damage

"The new shoes gave her a painful blister on her heel."

"新鞋子在她的脚后跟上造成了一个痛苦的水泡。" (Xīn xiézi zài tā de jiǎo hòu gēn shàng zàochéngle yīgè tòngkǔ de shuǐpào.)
bloat definition card — visual illustration of the meaning
verb C1
/bloʊt/
膨胀 (pengzhang)

to swell or cause to swell, often due to fluid or gas

"Eating too much junk food can bloat your stomach."

"吃太多垃圾食品会让你的胃膨胀。" (Chi tai duo laji shipin hui rang nide wei pengzhang.)
bloated definition card — visual illustration of the meaning
adjective C1
/ˈbloʊtɪd/
膨胀的 (pangzhang de)

swollen or puffed up, often unpleasantly

"After the big meal, he felt bloated and uncomfortable."

"吃完大餐后,他感到肚子膨胀不适。" (Chi wan da can hou, ta gan dao duzi pangzhang bushufu.)
Blockade definition card — visual illustration of the meaning
noun C1
/blɑːˈkeɪd/
封锁 (fengsuo)

an act of sealing off a place to prevent goods or people from entering or leaving

"The navy set up a blockade around the harbor."

"海军在港口周围设置了封锁。" (Haijun zai gangkou zhouwei shezhi le fengsuo.)
Blockage definition card — visual illustration of the meaning
noun C1
/ˈblɒk.ɪdʒ/
阻塞 (zuse)

an obstruction that makes movement or flow difficult or impossible

"The drain blockage caused water to overflow in the kitchen."

"排水管的阻塞导致水在厨房溢出。" (Páishuǐguǎn de zǔsè dǎozhì shuǐ zài chúfáng yìchū.)
noun C1
/ˈblʌdˌbæθ/
血腥屠杀 (xuèxīng túshā)

an event in which a lot of people are killed or injured, especially in a violent conflict

"The war turned into a bloody bloodbath."

"战争变成了一场血腥的屠杀。" (Zhànzhēng biàn chéngle yī chǎng xuèxīng de túshā.)
adjective C1
/ˈblʌdləs/
无血 (wú xuè)

without bloodshed; lacking violence or vitality

"The revolution was surprisingly bloodless."

"这场革命出奇地没有流血。" (Zhè chǎng gémìng chūqí de méiyǒu liúxuè.)
Bloodshed definition card — visual illustration of the meaning
noun C1
/ˈblʌd.ʃed/
流血; 屠杀 (liúxuè; túshā)

the killing or wounding of people, typically in large numbers during a conflict

"The peace treaty was signed to prevent further bloodshed."

"和平条约被签署,以防止进一步的流血。" (Hépíng tiáoyuē bèi qiānshǔ, yǐ fángzhǐ jìnyībù de liúxuè.)
blurb definition card — visual illustration of the meaning
noun C1
/blɜːrb/
宣传描述 (xuānchuán miáoshù)

a short promotional description of a book, product, or service

"The back cover had a blurb praising the novel."

"封底有一段宣传描述,赞扬这本小说。" (fēng dǐ yǒu yī duàn xuānchuán miáoshù, zànyáng zhè běn xiǎoshuō.)
blurt definition card — visual illustration of the meaning
verb C1
/blɜːrt/
突然说出 (tūrán shuōchū)

to say something suddenly and without careful consideration

"He blurted out the secret before he could stop himself."

"他把秘密泄露出来了,在他能够停止之前。" (Tā bǎ mìmì xièlòu chūlái le, zài tā nénggòu tíngzhǐ zhīqián.)
Boa definition card — visual illustration of the meaning
noun C1
/ˈboʊ.ə/
蟒蛇 (mǎng shé)

a large non-venomous snake that kills prey by constriction

"The boa constrictor wrapped around its prey."

"波阿蛇缠绕着它的猎物。" (bō ā shé chánrào zhe tā de lièwù)
bog definition card — visual illustration of the meaning
noun C1
/bɒɡ/
沼泽 (zhaoze)

an area of wet, spongy ground; a swamp or marsh

"The hikers got stuck in a bog."

"徒步旅行者陷入了一个沼泽。" (tubu lüxingzhe xianru le yige zhaoze.)
boggle definition card — visual illustration of the meaning
verb C1
/ˈbɒɡəl/
使迷惑 (shǐ míhuò)

to overwhelm or confuse; to be astonished or puzzled by something

"The complexity of the puzzle boggled his mind."

"这个谜题的复杂性让他的头脑感到困惑。" (Zhège mítí de fùzáxìng ràng tā de tóunǎo gǎndào kùnhuò.)
bogus definition card — visual illustration of the meaning
adjective C1
/ˈboʊɡəs/
伪造的 (weizao de)

false, fake, or not genuine

"The police arrested him for using a bogus ID card."

"警方因他使用伪造的身份证而逮捕了他。" (Jingfang yin ta shiyong weizao de shenfenzheng er daibu le ta.)
boisterous definition card — visual illustration of the meaning
adjective C1
/ˈbɔɪstərəs/
喧闹 (xuānnào)

noisy, energetic, and cheerful; rowdy

"The children were boisterous during the birthday party."

"孩子们在生日派对上很喧闹。" (Háizimen zài shēngrì pàiduì shàng hěn xuānnào.)
bolster definition card — visual illustration of the meaning
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bolster

verb C1
/ˈboʊlstər/

To support, strengthen, or reinforce something.

"The manager bolstered the team's confidence with encouraging words."

bombard definition card — visual illustration of the meaning
verb C1
/bɒmˈbɑːrd/

to attack continuously with bombs, questions, or other forces

"Reporters bombarded the minister with difficult questions."