词汇表

to support or help someone; to make a copy of data for safety; to move backward

the circumstances, environment, or past history of a person or thing; the part behind the main subject in an image

Toward the back or in the reverse direction.

in a way that is not good; poorly or severely

to cook food using dry heat, usually in an oven

a state where different elements are equal or in the correct proportions

a highly stylized and artistic form of dance

A small bag made of thin rubber or similar material that can be inflated with air or gas; as a verb, to expand rapidly.

a group of musicians who play music together

a counter where drinks are served; to prevent or block

The lowest part or foundation of something; or to establish something upon.

a sport in which two teams try to score runs by hitting a ball and running around bases

forming the most important or simplest part of something

a container made of woven materials used for carrying or storing things

a game played by two teams who try to score points by throwing a ball through a hoop

a wooden or metal club used to hit a ball in sports like baseball or cricket

an act of washing the body in water; or the container used for this purpose

A device that stores and provides electrical energy; also refers to a group of similar things or repeated blows.

A fight between armed forces or a struggle to achieve or resist something.

A seed that is eaten as a vegetable or used to make food products.

to carry, endure, or give birth to; also refers to a large wild animal

to hit repeatedly or to defeat someone in a competition

in a beautiful or pleasing manner; excellently or skillfully

a combination of qualities that please the senses or mind

a flying insect that collects nectar and produces honey

the flesh of a cow, bull, or ox, used as food; also a complaint or dispute

An alcoholic drink made from yeast-fermented malt flavored with hops.

to ask for something earnestly or desperately

To act or conduct oneself in a particular way.

Existence; the state of living; a living creature.

a hollow object, usually made of metal, that makes a ringing sound when struck

to be in the right place or to be a member of a group

At a lower level or position than something else.

a strip of material worn around the waist to support clothes or as decoration

a long seat for several people, typically made of wood or stone

an advantage, profit, or good effect; to receive help or an advantage

next to or at the side of someone or something

in addition to; apart from

to risk money or something valuable on the result of a future event

at or to the further side of; more than

a large, round, shallow container used for serving food, mixing ingredients, or washing

a written statement of money owed for goods or services; also a proposed law presented to a legislature

the number 1,000,000,000 (one thousand million)

the process of being born; the start of life

a small, hard, dry cake; a cookie

to cut or tear something with the teeth

to hold someone responsible for a fault or wrong

A large piece of cloth used for warmth, typically on a bed.

Unable to see because of injury, disease, or a congenital condition.

A solid piece of hard material; to stop movement or progress.