英语词汇词典 | 单词含义、定义和示例
A structure with a roof and walls, such as a house, school, or office.
"The old building was renovated into a museum."
Bulging, round, or swollen in shape; resembling a bulb.
"The frog had a bulbous nose and big eyes."
The mass or large size of something; to gain mass or volume.
"He bought rice in bulk to save money."
a male animal of the cattle family; sometimes refers to a strong or aggressive man
"The bull charged across the field towards the red flag."
A small, metal projectile fired from a gun.
"The soldier loaded a bullet into his rifle."
Gold or silver in bulk before being coined or made into jewelry.
"The bank stores gold bullion in its vaults."
A young bull, especially a castrated one, raised for work or meat.
"The farmer used a bullock to plow the field."
A person who habitually seeks to harm or intimidate those weaker; to intimidate or mistreat someone weaker.
"The teacher stopped the older boy from trying to bully his classmates."
A tall plant with long leaves that grows in or near water, also known as a cattail.
"The pond was surrounded by tall bulrushes swaying in the wind."
A strong wall or defensive structure; something that provides protection or support.
"The fortress walls served as a bulwark against enemy attacks."
Acting in a clumsy, awkward, or confused way.
"The bumbling waiter spilled the drinks on the table."
To hit something or someone by accident; to knock against something.
"He accidentally bumped into the door."
A protective bar at the front or back of a vehicle; also used to describe something unusually large or successful.
"The farmer celebrated a bumper harvest this year."
Arrogantly self-assertive or conceited.
"The bumptious student interrupted the teacher several times."
having an uneven surface; rough; jolting
"The bumpy road made the car ride very uncomfortable."
a group of things that are fastened, held, or growing together
"She gave me a bunch of flowers for my birthday."
a collection of things or quantity of material tied or wrapped up together
"The mailman delivered a bundle of letters to our house."
To carry out a task clumsily or incompetently.
"He bungled the presentation and confused the audience."
a reinforced underground shelter; to place or store something in a protected place
"They hid in a bunker during the air raid."
A floating marker on water; to keep something afloat or encourage someone.
"The news buoyed their spirits after the loss."
The ability to float in a liquid; cheerfulness and optimism.
"Her natural buoyancy lifted the mood of the group."
Able to float easily; cheerful and optimistic.
"She remained buoyant despite the difficulties."
a heavy load, especially one that is difficult to carry
"The financial burden was too heavy for him to bear."
An office or agency that provides services or manages specific duties.
"The travel bureau helped them plan their vacation."
A system of administration marked by official rules, procedures, and hierarchy.
"Starting a new business often involves dealing with a lot of bureaucracy."
Involving or characterized by complex rules and procedures that can delay the achievement of goals.
"Bureaucratic red tape often delays project approvals."
To grow or develop rapidly; to flourish.
"The city's population began to burgeon after the new factory opened."
Beginning to grow or increase rapidly; flourishing.
"The burgeoning tech industry has attracted many investors."
A citizen of a town or borough with full rights of citizenship.
"In medieval times, a burgess had the right to vote and hold property."
A citizen of a town, typically a member of the wealthy middle class.
"The burgher was respected as a prosperous merchant in the city."
the act of placing a dead body into the ground.
"The burial ceremony took place in the afternoon."
A place where a dead body is buried.
"The burial site of the martyrs was near the riverbank."
A humorous and exaggerated imitation of a serious work; a type of theatrical entertainment involving comedy and parody.
"The play was a clever burlesque of traditional opera."
to destroy or damage by fire
"He accidentally burned the toast in the kitchen."
producing flames or intense heat; also used metaphorically for intense emotions or urgency
"They escaped from the burning building just in time."
An official in a school or college responsible for financial affairs.
"The bursar approved the budget for the new library."
to break open suddenly and violently; to come forth with sudden force or emotion
"The balloon burst when it hit the thorn."
a plant with many small branches growing close to the ground; a shrub
"A rabbit was hiding under the bush."
the practice of making money by producing or buying and selling goods or services
"She started her own business last year."
The area of finance that deals with sources of funding and the capital structure of corporations.
"Effective business finance enhances profitability."
The achievement of desired outcomes in business operations, typically measured by profitability, growth, and sustainability.
"Innovation drives business success."
a person engaged in commercial or industrial business activities
"The businessman invested heavily in new technology."
a woman who works in business, especially one who owns or manages a company
"The businesswoman expanded her company into international markets."
