词汇表

英语词汇词典 | 单词含义、定义和示例

Whey definition card — visual illustration of the meaning
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Whey

noun C1
/weɪ/

the watery part of milk that separates from the curds when making cheese

"Protein powder is often made from whey."

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whiff

noun, verb C1
/wɪf/

A brief, faint smell or puff of air; to get a quick smell of something.

"I caught a whiff of perfume as she passed by."

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whim

noun C1
/wɪm/

a sudden or unpredictable idea, desire, or decision

"She bought the dress on a whim."

Whimsical definition card — visual illustration of the meaning
adjective C1
/ˈwɪmzɪkəl/

playfully unusual or fanciful; unpredictable

"The whimsical painting delighted the children."

adverb C1
/ˈwɪmzɪkli/

In a playful, fanciful, or capricious manner; with sudden changes of mind

"She decorated her room whimsically with colorful balloons."

noun C1
/ˈwɪmzi/

playful or fanciful behavior or humor

"Her stories were full of whimsy and imagination."

whitelisting definition card — visual illustration of the meaning
noun C1
/ˈwaɪt.lɪst.ɪŋ/

Identifying specific users, software, or IP addresses as safe and trusted

"Only verified applications are allowed through whitelisting."

verb C1
/ˈwaɪtˌwɑːʃ/

to cover up faults, errors, or unpleasant facts; to paint with white paint or lime

"The report was criticized for trying to whitewash the company's failures."

verb C1
/ˈwɪtl/

to carve or shape something by cutting off small pieces; to gradually reduce

"He spent the afternoon whittling a piece of wood into a toy."

adjective C1
/ˌhoʊlˈhɑːrtɪd/

showing complete sincerity and commitment; fully enthusiastic

"She gave her wholehearted support to the project."

Wick definition card — visual illustration of the meaning
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Wick

noun C1
/wɪk/

a cord or strand of cotton that burns to provide light in a candle or lamp

"The candle wick needs to be trimmed for better burning."

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wield

verb C1
/wiːld/

To hold and use a weapon, tool, or power effectively.

"The warrior wielded his sword with great skill."

Wild-Boar definition card — visual illustration of the meaning
noun C1
/waɪld bɔːr/

a wild pig that lives in forests and has long curved teeth

"The wild boar ran through the forest quickly."

wildlife corridors definition card — visual illustration of the meaning
noun C1
ˈwaɪldlaɪf ˈkɔːrɪdɔːrz

Areas of habitat connecting wildlife populations separated by human activities or structures.

"Wildlife corridors connect fragmented habitats, enabling species migration."

adjective C1
/ˈwɪl.fəl/

deliberately stubborn; done on purpose; intentional

"His wilful disobedience led to punishment."

adjective C1
/ˈwɪlfəl/

Deliberate, intentional, or stubbornly determined to do as one wants.

"Her willful disregard for the rules got her into trouble."

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wilt

verb C1
/wɪlt/

To become limp, weak, or drooping, often due to lack of water or energy.

"The flowers wilted in the heat of the sun."

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Wily

adjective C1
/ˈwaɪli/

Skilled at gaining an advantage, especially by being clever or deceitful.

"The wily fox outsmarted the hunters."

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wince

verb C1
/wɪns/

To make an involuntary movement of the face or body as a result of pain or distress.

"He winced when the doctor touched his injured arm."

noun C1
/ˈwɪndfɔːl/

an unexpected piece of good fortune, typically a large amount of money

"The startup received a windfall when a major client paid for a full year in advance."

noun C1
/ˈwɪŋˌspæn/

the distance from the tip of one wing to the tip of the other wing

"The eagle has an impressive wingspan of over two meters."

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wintry

adjective C1
/ˈwɪntri/

Characteristic of or suitable for winter; cold and bleak.

"The wintry wind made everyone shiver as they walked outside."

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wiry

adjective C1
/ˈwaɪəri/

Lean, tough, and strong, often with sinewy muscles.

"The wiry athlete moved with remarkable speed and agility."

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wisp

noun C1
/wɪsp/

A small thin or twisted bunch, piece, or amount of something.

"A wisp of smoke rose from the chimney."

Wistful definition card — visual illustration of the meaning
adjective C1
/ˈwɪstfəl/

Having or showing a feeling of vague or regretful longing.

"She gave a wistful smile as she looked at the old photos."

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witchcraft

noun C1
/ˈwɪtʃ.krɑːft/

the practice of magical skills, spells, and abilities

"In old times, many people believed in witchcraft."

adjective C1
/wɪðˈdrɔːn/

quiet and shy; not wanting to talk to others

"After the incident, he became withdrawn and avoided his friends."

verb C1
/ˈwɪð.ər/

to dry up and die, typically used for plants

"The flowers will wither without enough water."

withhold definition card — visual illustration of the meaning
verb C1
/wɪðˈhoʊld/

to refuse to give something that is due, desired, or expected

"The company decided to withhold payment until the project was completed."

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wizardry

noun C1
/ˈwɪzərdri/

The art or practice of magic; great skill or expertise in something.

"The programmer's wizardry amazed everyone in the room."

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wobble

verb C1
/ˈwɒb.l̩/

to move unsteadily from side to side; to shake or tremble slightly

"The table began to wobble when he leaned on it."

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woe

noun C1
/woʊ/

great sorrow, distress, or trouble

"Her heart was filled with woe after hearing the sad news."

adjective C1
/ˈwoʊ.fəl/

full of woe; very sad or miserable; also used to mean very bad or deplorable

"He gave me a woeful look when he lost the match."

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woes

noun C1
/woʊz/

great sorrow or distress; troubles

"The company faced financial woes after the market crash."

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Wonky

adjective C1
/ˈwɒŋki/

unstable; unreliable; not working properly

"The old chair was wonky and wobbled every time someone sat on it."

Wood Apple definition card — visual illustration of the meaning
noun C1
/wʊd ˈæp.əl/

a hard-shelled tropical fruit with aromatic pulp used in beverages and medicine

"The wood apple has a hard shell but sweet pulp inside."

noun C1
/ˈwʊd.ən ˈsæn.dəl/

a type of footwear made of wood, typically worn as traditional shoes

"She wore wooden sandals to the traditional ceremony."

adjective C1
/ˈwɜːrkəbəl/

capable of being done or put into effect; practical

"We need a workable solution to solve this problem quickly."

workmanship definition card — visual illustration of the meaning
noun C1
/ˈwɜːkmənˌʃɪp/

The skill with which something is made or done.

"The fine workmanship of the furniture impressed everyone."

verb C1
/ˈræŋɡl̩/

to argue or dispute noisily or angrily

"The two neighbors wrangled over the property line for hours."

Wrath definition card — visual illustration of the meaning
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Wrath

noun C1
/ræθ/

extreme anger or rage

"The king's wrath terrified the villagers."

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wreak

verb C1
/riːk/

to cause or inflict something, especially damage or harm

"The storm wreaked havoc on the coastal villages."

Wrench definition card — visual illustration of the meaning
verb C1
/rɛntʃ/

to pull or twist suddenly and violently

"He wrenched the door open in anger."

adjective C1
/ˈrɛtʃɪd/

in a very unhappy, miserable, or poor condition

"They lived in a wretched hut with no clean water."

noun C1
/ˈrɛtʃɪdnəs/

a state of misery, unhappiness, or poor condition

"The novel depicts the wretchedness of war victims."

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wring

verb C1
/rɪŋ/

to squeeze and twist something to force liquid out; to extract with effort

"She had to wring the towel after washing it."

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writ

noun C1
/rɪt/

A formal written order issued by a court.

"The judge issued a writ of habeas corpus."

verb C1
/raɪð/

To twist or squirm in pain or discomfort.

"He writhed in pain after twisting his ankle."

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wry

adjective C1
/raɪ/

twisted or distorted in expression; showing dry, mocking humor

"He gave a wry smile after hearing the sarcastic remark."

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xenophobe

noun C1
/ˈzɛnəˌfoʊb/

a person who dislikes or fears people from other countries or cultures

"The politician was criticized as a xenophobe due to his anti-immigrant policies."