英语词汇词典 | 单词含义、定义和示例
a narrative song or poem, often sentimental or romantic
"The singer performed a moving ballad about lost love."
heavy material used to stabilize a ship or vehicle
"The ship was loaded with ballast to remain steady in the storm."
a highly stylized and artistic form of dance
"She has trained for years in classical ballet."
A small bag made of thin rubber or similar material that can be inflated with air or gas; as a verb, to expand rapidly.
"The children played with a red balloon at the party."
a process of voting, usually in secret; the paper used to record a vote
"Voters cast their ballot in the election."
A soothing ointment or something that provides comfort or relief.
"The balm helped relieve the pain from her sunburn."
Mild and pleasantly warm; soothing.
"We enjoyed a walk on a balmy summer evening."
An aromatic resinous substance or plant used for healing or soothing.
"The tree produced a fragrant balsam used in medicine."
a bitter gourd vegetable with a bumpy green skin, also known as bitter melon
"Balsam apple is cooked with spices to reduce its bitter taste."
Lacking originality; boringly obvious and commonplace.
"His speech was full of banal clichés."
The condition of being unoriginal, boring, or obvious; trite remark or quality.
"The speech was criticized for its banality and lack of originality."
a long curved fruit with a yellow skin and soft sweet flesh inside
"She ate a ripe banana for breakfast."
a strip of material used to cover or protect a wound; to cover or wrap a wound with such material
"The nurse carefully bandaged his injured arm."
A large, often brightly colored handkerchief, typically worn on the head or around the neck.
"He tied a red bandanna around his neck."
A range of frequencies within a given band, in particular that used for transmitting a signal; the maximum amount of data that can be transmitted in a fixed amount of time.
"Increasing bandwidth enhances internet speed."
Causing harm, ruin, or destruction; deadly or poisonous.
"His baneful influence ruined the community."
a sudden loud noise; a hard blow or hit
"The door closed with a loud bang that woke everyone up."
a rigid bracelet or anklet worn as jewelry
"She wore beautiful gold bangles on her wrists."
a sleeveless undergarment worn next to the skin; vest
"He put on a cotton banian under his shirt."
a railing supported by posts at the side of a staircase or balcony
"She held the banister tightly while going down the stairs."
an institution where money is kept and managed; or to tilt in movement (like an airplane or riverbank)
"She deposited the money in the bank."
a person who works in or manages a bank
"The banker approved the loan after reviewing the documents."
the business or services provided by a bank
"Online banking has made financial transactions easier."
a person unable to pay debts; having no money; completely lacking in something
"The company went bankrupt after years of poor financial management."
the state of being unable to pay debts owed, declared by a legal process
"The company declared bankruptcy after months of financial struggles."
playful and friendly exchange of teasing remarks
"The colleagues enjoyed some light banter during the meeting."
characterized by good-humored teasing or joking
"They had a bantering conversation at the café."
a sharp projection such as on a fishhook; a cutting remark
"The fishhook has a small barb to keep the fish from escaping."
a person whose job is to cut men's hair and shave or trim beards
"The barber gave him a perfect haircut for his wedding."
a person from an uncivilized group; someone who is cruel or brutal
"The ancient Romans considered anyone outside their empire to be barbarians."
extreme cruelty or brutality; absence of culture and civilization
"The barbarism of the war crimes shocked the entire international community."
extremely cruel or uncivilized
"The prisoners were treated in a barbarous manner."
a traditional Venetian boat song, often in 6/8 time
"The orchestra played a beautiful barcarole that reminded me of Venice."
a poet, traditionally one reciting epics and associated with oral traditions
"Shakespeare is often called the Bard of Avon."
shameless and undisguised; openly bold or unashamed
"He told a barefaced lie in front of everyone."
only just; almost not
"She barely passed the exam."
the state of being bare or uncovered; lack of decoration, warmth, or concealment
"The bareness of the room made it feel cold and unwelcoming."
an agreement between two or more parties; something bought at a good price
"We managed to get the car at a real bargain."
a male singing voice between tenor and bass
"The singer’s baritone voice impressed the audience."
to make a sharp sound like a dog; to speak angrily
"The dog barks at strangers."
a cereal grain used for food, brewing beer, and animal feed
"The farmer harvested barley from his fields in autumn."
a large building used for storing grain or housing farm animals
"The farmer keeps his cows in the barn."
