英语词汇词典 | 单词含义、定义和示例
a cord or string used to fasten a boot or shoe
"I need to tie my boot-lace before going for a walk."
a small enclosed space or area used for a specific purpose, such as voting or selling.
"He went into the voting booth to cast his ballot."
Useless or futile; of no benefit.
"His bootless attempt to fix the machine only wasted time."
To start and develop a business using personal resources without external funding.
"He bootstrapped his company with minimal resources."
Self-funding business, self-reliant effort.
"The startup used bootstrapping to grow."
alcoholic drink, especially strong liquor; to drink alcohol, often excessively
"They bought some booze for the party."
containing or involving a lot of alcohol; slightly drunk from alcohol
"The party became boozy as the night went on."
A line separating two political or geographical areas.
"Bangladesh shares a long border with India."
feeling weary or uninterested because of lack of activity or excitement
"She felt bored during the long meeting."
not interesting or exciting; dull.
"The lecture was so boring that several students fell asleep."
To come into life; brought into existence.
"He was born in Dhaka in 1995."
A town, district, or administrative division, especially one with its own local government.
"Brooklyn is a borough of New York City."
To take something for temporary use with the intention of returning it.
"Can I borrow your pen for a minute?"
the human chest, especially a woman’s breast; also used metaphorically to refer to closeness or intimacy
"She kept the secret close to her bosom."
a person who is in charge of a worker, group, or organization
"Her boss gave her a new project to complete."
relating to plants or plant life
"She works at the botanical garden."
to study plants in their natural environment
"They went to the forest to botanize during their vacation."
the scientific study of plants
"She is studying botany at the university."
to carry out a task badly or carelessly
"He completely botched the repair job."
referring to two people or things together
"Both of the children were excited about the trip."
to annoy, worry, or cause trouble to someone
"I don't want to bother you while you're working."
a container, typically made of glass or plastic, with a narrow neck used to hold liquids
"He poured water into the bottle."
a dark green color similar to that of a green glass bottle
"She wore a beautiful bottle-green dress to the evening party."
Narrow path or obstruction, a place or situation where flow becomes slow.
"The narrow bridge is a major bottleneck during rush hour."
The lowest part of something.
"The keys fell to the bottom of the bag."
a tropical climbing plant with colorful bracts surrounding small flowers
"The bougainvillea climbing over the garden wall creates a beautiful purple display."
A clear, seasoned broth made by simmering meat, fish, or vegetables in water.
"She added vegetables to the bouillon for extra flavor."
to spring back after hitting something; to rebound.
"The ball bounced off the wall and hit the window."
To move with large strides or jumps; also refers to being tied, limited, or certain.
"The dog bounded across the field with joy."
a dividing line or limit between two areas, things, or ideas
"The river forms the boundary between the two countries."
Large in quantity; abundant; generous in giving.
"The farmer was grateful for the bountiful harvest."
A bunch of flowers arranged together, often given as a gift or decoration.
"He gave her a bouquet of roses on her birthday."
Relating to the middle class, often with materialistic values or conventional attitudes.
"The novel criticizes the bourgeois lifestyle of the city dwellers."
a short period of intense activity or a contest, especially in sports or illness
"He had a severe bout of flu last winter."
a small shop that sells fashionable clothes or accessories
"She bought a beautiful dress from a boutique downtown."
relating to cattle; showing a dull or sluggish nature
"Her bovine expression revealed no emotions."
to remove or modify parts of a text considered offensive or inappropriate
"The editor bowdlerized the novel to make it suitable for children."
a round, deep dish used for holding food or liquids
"She poured the soup into a large bowl."
a person who delivers the ball in cricket; also a type of hard felt hat with a rounded crown
"The bowler took three wickets in the first over."
a container with flat sides, typically square or rectangular, used for storing things
"He packed his clothes in a cardboard box."
a person who fights in the sport of boxing; a type of short loose-fitting underwear; a breed of medium-to-large dog
"The boxer trained hard every morning before the championship match."
the sport of fighting with fists using padded gloves; the act of putting something into a box
"He has been training hard for a professional boxing match."
a male child or young male person
"The boy ran across the playground."
to refuse to buy, use, or participate in something as a form of protest
"Many citizens decided to boycott the unfair election."
a device that supports or strengthens something; to prepare mentally or physically for something difficult
"She braced herself for the strong wind."
an ornamental band worn around the wrist
"She received a gold bracelet as a birthday gift."
