词汇表

英语词汇词典 | 单词含义、定义和示例

foreshore definition card — visual illustration of the meaning
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foreshore

noun C2
/ˈfɔːrʃɔːr/

The part of the shore between the high and low tide marks

"Children were playing on the foreshore, collecting shells."

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forfend

verb C2
/fɔːrˈfɛnd/

to protect or defend against something undesirable; to prevent

"May good fortune forfend any danger from our journey."

forswear definition card — visual illustration of the meaning
verb C2
/fɔːrˈswɛr/

to renounce or give up something formally, often under oath

"He chose to forswear all bad habits after his illness."

forthrightness definition card — visual illustration of the meaning
noun C2
/ˈfɔːθ.raɪt.nəs/

The quality of being honest and straightforward; directness.

"Her forthrightness made her a respected journalist."

adverb C2
/ˌfɔːrθˈwɪθ/

immediately; without delay; at once

"The manager ordered the employee to stop the unsafe practice forthwith."

fortuitous definition card — visual illustration of the meaning
adjective C2
/fɔːrˈtuːɪtəs/

Happening by chance, often with a positive outcome.

"It was a fortuitous encounter that led to their partnership."

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foxy

adjective C2
/ˈfɒksi/

Clever, cunning, or attractive.

"He came up with a foxy plan to win the game."

fracas definition card — visual illustration of the meaning
noun C2
/ˈfrækɑː/

A noisy disturbance or quarrel.

"The fracas outside the bar drew the attention of the police."

Fractious definition card — visual illustration of the meaning
adjective C2
/ˈfrækʃəs/

Irritable and quarrelsome; difficult to control.

"The fractious child refused to listen to his parents."

frankincense definition card — visual illustration of the meaning
noun C2
/ˈfræŋkɪnsɛns/

An aromatic gum resin used in incense and perfumes, often in religious ceremonies.

"The temple was filled with the sweet smell of burning frankincense."

fraudulence definition card — visual illustration of the meaning
noun C2
/ˈfrɔːdjʊləns/

The quality or state of being fraudulent; deceitfulness.

"The audit revealed fraudulence in the financial statements."

freebooter definition card — visual illustration of the meaning
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freebooter

noun C2
/ˈfriːˌbuːtər/

A pirate or plunderer who roams freely in search of wealth.

"The freebooter raided the merchant ships along the coast."

freemason definition card — visual illustration of the meaning
noun C2
/ˈfriːˌmeɪsən/

A member of an international fraternity known as Freemasonry, focused on moral and spiritual values.

"His grandfather was a respected freemason in the community."

freethinker definition card — visual illustration of the meaning
noun C2
/ˈfriːˌθɪŋkər/

A person who forms opinions based on reason and independent thought rather than tradition or authority.

"Voltaire was considered a great freethinker of his time."

fresco definition card — visual illustration of the meaning
noun C2
/ˈfrɛs.koʊ/

A painting done rapidly in watercolor on wet plaster so that the colors penetrate the surface

"The church walls were decorated with beautiful frescoes."

noun C2
/ˈfrɛʃɪt/

A sudden overflow of a stream or river caused by heavy rain or melting snow.

"After the storm, the river turned into a raging freshet."

fretful definition card — visual illustration of the meaning
adjective C2
/ˈfrɛtfəl/

Feeling or showing distress or irritation.

"The baby was fretful all night and could not sleep."

friable definition card — visual illustration of the meaning
adjective C2
/ˈfraɪəbl/

Easily crumbled or reduced to powder.

"The old brick wall was friable and broke apart at a touch."

frieze definition card — visual illustration of the meaning
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frieze

noun C2
/friːz/

a decorative horizontal band, often sculpted or painted, usually on a wall near the ceiling

"The frieze above the entrance depicts scenes from ancient mythology."

frigidarium definition card — visual illustration of the meaning
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frigidarium

noun C2
/ˌfrɪdʒɪˈdɛːriəm/

a large cold pool in ancient Roman baths used for cooling off after hot baths

"The ruins of the Roman frigidarium are still visible today."

frisk definition card — visual illustration of the meaning
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frisk

verb C2
/frɪsk/

To search a person by patting their clothing to check for concealed items.

"The security guard frisked the man at the entrance."

adjective C2
/ˈfrɪski/

lively; energetic; playful; mischievous

"The frisky puppy ran around the garden playfully."

fritter definition card — visual illustration of the meaning
verb C2
/ˈfrɪtər/

To waste time, money, or energy on trivial matters.

"He frittered away his savings on unnecessary gadgets."

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frizz

verb C2
/frɪz/

to form into small, tight curls or cause hair to become fuzzy and tangled

"The humid weather caused her hair to frizz."

verb C2
/ˈfrɪzəl/

to fry something until it becomes crisp and curled, or to make a sizzling noise

"The bacon began to frizzle in the pan."

adjective C2
/ˈfrɒlɪksəm/

full of playful spirit; lively and fun-loving

"The frolicsome puppy kept everyone entertained."

frond definition card — visual illustration of the meaning
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frond

noun C2
/frɒnd/

A large, divided leaf of a fern, palm, or similar plant.

"The fern's frond stretched gracefully over the garden path."

frothy definition card — visual illustration of the meaning
adjective C2
/ˈfrɒθi/

Full of or covered with small bubbles; light and insubstantial.

"She ordered a cup of frothy cappuccino."

froward definition card — visual illustration of the meaning
adjective C2
/ˈfrəʊərd/

Difficult to deal with; contrary and disobedient.

"The teacher found the froward child hard to manage."

frowsy definition card — visual illustration of the meaning
adjective C2
/ˈfraʊzi/

Scruffy and neglected in appearance; musty or stale in smell.

"He wore a frowsy old jacket that smelled of damp."

frowzy definition card — visual illustration of the meaning
adjective C2
/ˈfraʊzi/

Unkempt, messy, or having a musty, unpleasant smell.

"He entered the room with a frowzy appearance after sleeping on the couch."

verb C2
/ˈfrʌktɪˌfaɪ/

To make fruitful or productive; to bear fruit.

"The new policies will help fructify the economic potential of the region."

verb C2
/ˈfʌdəl/

To confuse or stupefy, especially with alcohol or overwhelming information.

"The complicated instructions fuddled the new employees."

adjective C2
/fjuːˈɡeɪʃəs/

Lasting only a short time; fleeting or ephemeral.

"Youth is beautiful but fugacious."

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fulcrum

noun C2
/ˈfʊl.krəm/

The point or support on which a lever pivots; a central or essential point of activity or support.

"The teacher became the fulcrum of change in the school."

adjective C2
/ˈfʊl.dʒənt/

Shining brightly; dazzling.

"The fulgent stars lit up the night sky."

fulminate definition card — visual illustration of the meaning
verb C2
/ˈfʊl.mɪ.neɪt/

To express strong protest or criticism loudly and forcefully; to explode violently.

"The politician began to fulminate against corruption."

fulsome definition card — visual illustration of the meaning
adjective C2
/ˈfʊl.səm/

Excessively flattering or insincere; abundant or generous in amount.

"He offered fulsome praise to his boss."

verb C2
/ˈfjuːmɪˌɡeɪt/

to disinfect or purify an area by using chemical fumes

"They fumigated the warehouse to kill the insects."

fumigation definition card — visual illustration of the meaning
noun C2
ˌfjuːmɪˈɡeɪʃən

The practice of disinfecting or purifying an area using gas or smoke.

"Fumigation is an effective method to control pest infestations."

functionary definition card — visual illustration of the meaning
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functionary

noun C2
/ˈfʌŋkʃəˌnɛri/

a person who has official duties in an organization, especially one with little authority

"The minor functionary was responsible for filing reports."

funereal definition card — visual illustration of the meaning
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funereal

adjective C2
/fjuːˈnɪəriəl/

having the mournful, somber character of a funeral

"The room was filled with a funereal silence after the announcement."

adjective C2
/ˈfʌndʒəbl/

interchangeable; able to replace or be replaced by another identical item

"In finance, money is considered a fungible asset."

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fungous

adjective C2
/ˈfʌŋɡəs/

relating to or resembling a fungus

"The damp basement had a fungous smell."

verb C2
/ˈfɜːrbɪʃ/

to polish, renovate, or give a fresh look to something

"The workers furbished the old sword until it gleamed like new."

noun C2
/ˈfɜːrlɔːŋ/

a unit of distance equal to 220 yards or about 201 meters

"The horse ran a furlong before slowing down."

furrier definition card — visual illustration of the meaning
noun C2
/ˈfʌriər/

A person who prepares or deals in furs.

"The furrier displayed fine coats in his shop."

noun C2
/ˈfɜːrðərəns/

The advancement or promotion of something.

"The new policy was introduced in furtherance of social justice."

Furuncle definition card — visual illustration of the meaning
noun C2
/ˈfjʊr.ʌŋ.kəl/

a painful pus-filled bump under the skin caused by infected, inflamed hair follicles

"The doctor prescribed antibiotics to treat the painful furuncle on his neck."

adjective C2
/ˈfjuːzəbl/

Capable of being melted or fused.

"The engineer used a fusible alloy in the experiment."