英语词汇词典 | 单词含义、定义和示例
to affirm or declare positively and earnestly
"He asseverated that he had never seen the man before."
showing great care, attention, and effort in doing something
"She was assiduous in her studies, rarely missing a day of revision."
with great care and persistence
"He worked assiduously to complete the project before the deadline."
to give someone a task, duty, or responsibility
"The manager will assign tasks to the new employees."
a person to whom a right or property is legally transferred
"The assignee of the contract is responsible for all future obligations."
a task or piece of work given to someone as part of their duties
"The students completed their homework assignment on time."
to absorb or integrate into a larger group, culture, or system
"Immigrants often assimilate into the culture of their new country."
the process of absorbing and integrating into a culture, group, or system
"Immigrants often face challenges during cultural assimilation."
to help or support someone in doing something
"The nurse will assist the doctor during the surgery."
help or support given to someone in need
"The organization provides financial assistance to students."
a person who helps or supports another, often in a job
"She works as an assistant in a law firm."
to connect someone or something in your mind with another person or thing
"Many people associate chocolate with happiness."
connected or related to something or someone
"She is closely associated with environmental movements."
an organized group of people who have joined together for a common purpose
"She is a member of the local teachers' association."
the repetition of vowel sounds in nearby words in poetry or prose
"The poet used assonance to create a musical effect in his verse."
Having or characterized by assonance; repeating similar vowel sounds.
"The poem is filled with assonant words that create a musical rhythm."
To correspond or agree in sound, especially by vowel sounds; to rhyme approximately.
"The lines assonate beautifully, giving the song a unique flow."
To make an unpleasant feeling less intense; to ease or relieve.
"The kind words helped assuage her anxiety."
to think that something is true without proof
"I assume he will be late to the meeting."
A belief or statement taken for granted without proof.
"His assumption about the results turned out to be wrong."
Things that are accepted as true or certain to happen, without proof.
"His assumptions about the project were completely wrong."
A positive declaration intended to give confidence; a guarantee.
"She gave her assurance that the project would be completed on time."
to make someone feel certain or confident about something
"He assured her that everything would be fine."
confident and certain; guaranteed or made certain
"She felt assured that everything would work out."
a flowering plant with daisy-like flowers that typically bloom in fall
"The purple asters bloomed beautifully in the autumn garden."
A small rocky body orbiting the sun, mostly found in the asteroid belt between Mars and Jupiter.
"The asteroid belt lies between the orbits of Mars and Jupiter."
An eye defect causing blurred vision due to irregular curvature of the cornea or lens.
"She wears glasses to correct her astigmatism."
to surprise someone greatly; to fill with sudden wonder or amazement
"The magician’s final trick astonished the entire audience."
feeling very surprised or amazed
"She was astonished by the magician's incredible trick."
extremely surprising or impressive
"The results of the experiment were astonishing."
Great surprise or amazement.
"She looked at the magician with astonishment."
to greatly surprise or amaze someone
"The magician's final trick astounded the audience."
Extremely surprising or impressive; amazing.
"The team made an astounding comeback in the final minutes."
sharp or severe in manner or style; also describes a substance that contracts skin or body tissues
"Her astringent tone silenced the noisy class."
a person who studies astrology and makes predictions based on the positions of stars and planets
"The astrologer predicted good fortune in her future."
the study of the movements and relative positions of celestial bodies interpreted as having an influence on human affairs
"She studied astrology to understand her future."
a scientist who studies the stars, planets, and the universe
"The astronomer observed the new comet through his telescope."
extremely large; relating to astronomy
"The company faced astronomical costs during expansion."
having or showing an ability to notice and understand things clearly; shrewd
"He made an astute decision during the negotiation."
The ability to accurately assess situations or people and turn this to one's advantage.
"His astuteness helped in negotiations."
into separate parts; apart
"The ancient empire was torn asunder by war."
Protection or shelter, especially given to refugees or the mentally ill.
"The refugees sought asylum in the neighboring country."
Not having equal or corresponding parts; lacking symmetry.
"The design of the building is asymmetric and unusual."
Having parts that are not the same in size, shape, or arrangement.
"She wore an asymmetrical dress that drew everyone’s attention."
Of or requiring a form of computer control timing protocol in which a specific operation begins upon receipt of an indication that the preceding operation has been completed.
"Asynchronous courses allow students to learn at their own pace."
The recurrence of traits or characteristics from a remote ancestor.
"The scientist noted atavism in the child’s physical features."
A workshop or studio, especially for an artist or designer.
"The painter invited us to his atelier to view his new collection."
The belief that there is no God or gods.
"He declared his atheism openly despite social pressure."
