英语词汇词典 | 单词含义、定义和示例
an opening, hole, or gap, especially one that lets in light
"Light entered through the small aperture in the wall."
the highest point or peak of something
"The climbers finally reached the apex of the mountain."
expressed in the style of a short, witty saying
"Her writing style is concise and aphoristic."
a person who keeps and tends bees for honey production
"The apiarist collected fresh honey from the hives."
A place where beehives are kept, especially for commercial purposes.
"The farmer built a new apiary to produce organic honey."
The practice of keeping and raising bees for honey and other products.
"Apiculture plays a vital role in agriculture by supporting pollination."
Describing the end of the world, or something catastrophic and disastrous.
"The movie depicts an apocalyptic future after a nuclear war."
Of doubtful authenticity, though widely circulated as true.
"The story about him saving the village is probably apocryphal."
the highest or most distant point; the climax or peak of something
"The empire reached its apogee during the 18th century."
not interested in or not connected with politics
"She prefers to stay apolitical and focus on her work."
a person who defends or justifies something, often a controversial belief or institution
"He is known as an apologist for authoritarian regimes."
to say sorry for something wrong you have done
"He apologized for being late to the meeting."
a short moral story or fable intended to teach a lesson
"The teacher used an old apologue to explain honesty to the children."
A short, pithy, and instructive saying or maxim.
"She always had a witty apophthegm to share at meetings."
Extremely angry; furious.
"He was apoplectic when he heard about the unfair decision."
A sudden loss of consciousness or control due to stroke or extreme anger.
"The old man nearly had apoplexy when he heard the shocking news."
The abandonment or renunciation of a religious or political belief.
"His public apostasy shocked his followers."
A person who renounces a religious or political belief or principle.
"He was labeled an apostate after abandoning the faith of his community."
A vigorous and pioneering advocate or supporter of a particular cause, often used for the early Christian disciples.
"He became an apostle of environmental protection."
A punctuation mark (') used to indicate possession or the omission of letters or numbers.
"You need an apostrophe in the word 'children’s'."
A historical term for a person who prepared and sold medicines and drugs.
"The village apothecary provided remedies for many common illnesses."
A short, witty, and instructive saying or maxim.
"His speech was filled with apothegms about life and success."
The highest point of development; the perfect example of something; the elevation of someone to divine status.
"Many see the Renaissance as the apotheosis of art and culture in Europe."
To shock or horrify someone with something unpleasant or bad.
"The cruelty of the crime appalled the entire community."
a complex structure or system used for a particular purpose
"The laboratory apparatus was set up for the experiment."
Clothing, especially formal or special clothes.
"The store specializes in wedding apparel."
Clearly visible or understood; obvious.
"It soon became apparent that he was not telling the truth."
as far as one knows or can see; seemingly
"Apparently, she forgot about the meeting."
A ghostly figure or an unusual or unexpected appearance.
"The children were frightened by the sudden apparition in the old house."
to make a serious request; to be attractive or interesting; a formal request to a higher authority for a decision to be changed
"The charity appealed to the public for donations."
to become visible or come into sight; to seem
"She appeared suddenly at the door."
the way that someone or something looks
"His sudden appearance surprised everyone."
to calm or pacify someone by meeting their demands
"The manager tried to appease the angry customer."
relating to appeals in a court of law
"The case was taken to an appellate court."
a name or title
"The city has earned the appellation 'The Big Apple'."
to add something as an attachment or supplement, usually at the end of a document or list
"She decided to append a note to the end of the report."
to relate to or be connected with something
"The rules only appertain to members of the club."
a natural desire for food; a strong desire for something
"After the long walk, I had a huge appetite."
to stimulate the appetite; to make someone eager or interested
"The aroma of fresh bread will appetize the guests before dinner."
to show approval by clapping or expressing admiration
"The audience applauded the performance."
the sound of people clapping their hands to show approval or enjoyment
"The actor received loud applause after his performance."
a round fruit with red, green, or yellow skin
"She ate a red apple for breakfast."
relevant or suitable to be applied in a situation
"The rules are not applicable in this case."
a person who applies for something, such as a job or a position
"The applicant was interviewed for the position."
