词汇表

英语词汇词典 | 单词含义、定义和示例

noun C1
/ˈhɔːrtɪˌkʌltʃər/

The art or practice of garden cultivation and management.

"Horticulture plays a vital role in producing fruits, vegetables, and ornamental plants."

Hostage definition card — visual illustration of the meaning
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Hostage

noun C1
/ˈhɑːstɪdʒ/

A person seized or held as security for the fulfillment of a condition.

"The rebels took several people as hostages."

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noun C1
/hɒˈstɪləti/

hostile behavior; unfriendliness or opposition

"The negotiations ended in an atmosphere of hostility."

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hotly

adverb C1
/ˈhɒtli/

in an intense, angry, or passionate way

"She hotly denied the accusations."

Hound definition card — visual illustration of the meaning
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Hound

verb C1
/haʊnd/

to pursue or harass someone persistently

"Reporters hounded the actor for comments."

noun C1
/ˈhʌbʌb/

a loud noise caused by a crowd of people talking or shouting

"There was a hubbub in the market as the sale began."

noun C1
/ˈhjuːbrɪs/

excessive pride or self-confidence

"His hubris led to his downfall."

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hue

noun C1
/hjuː/

A color or shade.

"The artist chose a soft blue hue for the background."

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hull

noun C1
/hʌl/

The outer covering of a seed or fruit; also the main body of a ship.

"The sailors inspected the ship’s hull for any damage."

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humane

adjective C1
/hjuːˈmeɪn/

Showing compassion or benevolence.

"The doctor provided humane treatment to the injured animals."

humanitarian catastrophe definition card — visual illustration of the meaning
phrase C1
ˌhjuː.məˈnɪt.ər.i.kəˈtæs.trə.fi

A widespread disaster affecting human life, health, and well-being on a large scale.

"The war created a humanitarian catastrophe."

verb C1
/ˈhjuːmənaɪz/

To make something more humane, kind, or relatable.

"The teacher tried to humanize the lesson with personal stories."

humiliate definition card — visual illustration of the meaning
verb C1
/hjuːˈmɪl.i.eɪt/

To make someone feel ashamed or foolish by injuring their dignity.

"The teacher did not want to humiliate the student in front of the class."

noun C1
/hjuːˈmɪl.ɪ.ti/

The quality of having a modest or low view of one's importance.

"She accepted the award with grace and humility."

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Hungrily

adverb C1
/ˈhʌŋ.ɡrə.li/

in a way that shows hunger; greedily; eagerly

"The dog ate hungrily after not eating for hours."

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hurl

verb C1
/hɜːrl/

To throw something with great force.

"The boy hurled a stone into the river."

husbandry definition card — visual illustration of the meaning
noun C1
/ˈhʌzbəndri/

the care, cultivation, and breeding of crops and animals; management and conservation of resources

"Modern husbandry practices focus on sustainability and animal welfare."

verb C1
/ˈhʌsəl/

to move quickly and energetically; to push or work hard to achieve something

"She had to hustle to finish the project on time."

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hybrid

noun C1
/ˈhaɪbrɪd/

a mixture of two different things, often combining the best qualities of both

"The car is a hybrid that runs on both electricity and fuel."

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hydraulic

adjective C1
/haɪˈdrɔːlɪk/

operated by the pressure of liquid, especially water or oil

"The mechanic repaired the hydraulic system of the machine."

adjective C1
/ˌhaɪdroʊɪˈlɛktrɪk/

Relating to or denoting the generation of electricity using flowing water.

"The country invested heavily in hydroelectric power plants."

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noun C1
ˈhaɪ.drə.dʒən ˈpaʊ.əd bʌsɪz

Buses powered by hydrogen fuel cells that produce only water vapor as emission.

"Hydrogen-powered buses reduce air pollution."

hydrological cycle definition card — visual illustration of the meaning
noun C1
ˌhaɪ.drəˈlɒdʒ.ɪ.kəl ˈsaɪ.kəl

The cycle of processes by which water circulates between the earth's oceans, atmosphere, and land.

"The hydrological cycle ensures continuous water movement in nature."

hydroponic definition card — visual illustration of the meaning
adjective C1
/ˌhaɪ.drəˈpɒn.ɪk/

Relating to the process of growing plants in sand, gravel, or liquid, with added nutrients but without soil.

"Hydroponic farming allows crops to grow without soil."

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noun C1
/ˌhaɪ.droʊˈpɒn.ɪks/

A method of growing plants without soil using nutrient-rich water.

"Hydroponics allows crops to grow without soil."

hydropower generation definition card — visual illustration of the meaning
noun C1
/ˈhaɪ.drəʊˌpaʊər ˌdʒen.əˈreɪ.ʃən/

The production of electrical power through the use of the gravitational force of falling or flowing water.

"Hydropower generation promotes green energy."

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hymn

noun C1
/hɪm/

A religious song or poem of praise to God or a deity.

"The congregation sang a hymn during the morning service."

hyperbole definition card — visual illustration of the meaning
noun C1
/haɪˈpɜːrbəli/

Exaggerated statements or claims not meant to be taken literally.

"Saying 'I’m so hungry I could eat a horse' is a classic example of hyperbole."

hypertension definition card — visual illustration of the meaning
noun C1
ˌhaɪ.pɚˈten.ʃən

Abnormally high blood pressure.

"High sodium intake leads to hypertension."

noun C1
/hɪpˈnoʊsɪs/

A trance-like state of consciousness usually induced by suggestion.

"She underwent hypnosis to overcome her fear of flying."

adjective C1
/hɪpˈnɒtɪk/

Producing sleep or a trance-like state; mesmerizing.

"The music had a hypnotic effect on the audience."

noun C1
/ˈhɪpnətɪzəm/

The practice or act of inducing hypnosis.

"He studied hypnotism as part of his psychology degree."

verb C1
/ˈhɪpnətaɪz/

to put someone into a state of hypnosis; to influence someone's mind deeply

"The magician tried to hypnotize the audience."

Hypocrisy definition card — visual illustration of the meaning
noun C1
/hɪˈpɒkrəsi/

the practice of claiming to have moral standards or beliefs but behaving in a way that contradicts them

"His speech against corruption was full of hypocrisy."

Hypocrite definition card — visual illustration of the meaning
noun C1
/ˈhɪpəkrɪt/

a person who pretends to have moral standards or beliefs but acts against them

"People called him a hypocrite for lying about his actions."

adjective C1
/ˌhɪpəˈkrɪtɪkəl/

behaving in a way that suggests you have higher standards than you actually do

"It was hypocritical of him to complain about dishonesty."

noun C1
/haɪˈpɒtənjuːs/

the longest side of a right-angled triangle, opposite the right angle.

"In a right triangle, the hypotenuse is always longer than the other two sides."

hypothesis definition card — visual illustration of the meaning
noun C1
/haɪˈpɒθəsɪs/

a proposed explanation made on the basis of limited evidence as a starting point for further investigation.

"The scientist tested her hypothesis through multiple experiments."

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adjective C1
/ˌhaɪpəˈθetɪkl/

based on or serving as a hypothesis; imagined or supposed for the sake of discussion.

"She described a hypothetical situation to explain her point."

noun C1
/hɪˈstɪəriə/

An uncontrollable outburst of emotion or fear, often characterized by irrational behavior.

"The crowd was in a state of hysteria during the concert."