英语词汇词典 | 单词含义、定义和示例
the flesh of a cow, bull, or ox, used as food; also a complaint or dispute
"He ordered a plate of grilled beef for dinner."
a straight, direct route to a destination
"He made a beeline for the food table as soon as he entered the party."
a hard-bodied insect with wing covers
"The black beetle scurried across the garden path."
to be suitable for; to be appropriate to
"Formal attire befits the seriousness of the occasion."
appropriate; suitable; proper for a particular situation or person
"He wore formal attire befitting the important occasion."
to confuse or make unclear; to cover with fog or mist
"His mind was befogged by exhaustion."
Confused or clouded in mind; made unclear like being surrounded by fog.
"His mind felt befogged after the long and exhausting meeting."
to deceive or trick someone into believing something false; to make someone appear foolish
"The scammer tried to befool innocent people with fake promises."
At an earlier time; in front of in order or place.
"She arrived before the meeting started."
in advance; ahead of time; earlier
"We prepared everything beforehand."
to make dirty or polluted; to disgrace or corrupt
"The factory waste befouled the river."
to act as a friend to someone; to make friends with
"She befriended the new student at school."
to confuse someone completely; to make someone unable to think clearly
"The complex instructions befuddled the students."
confused, unable to think clearly
"He looked befuddled after hearing the complex instructions."
to bring about or give rise to; to father or produce
"Violence begets more violence."
a person who lives by asking for money or food
"The beggar sat by the temple asking for alms."
To start something; to perform the first part of an action.
"They will begin the project tomorrow."
The start or first part of something.
"The beginning of the story was very interesting."
to resent someone for having something; to give reluctantly
"She did not begrudge him his success."
to charm or enchant someone, often in a deceptive way
"She beguiled the audience with her storytelling."
as a representative of someone; in the interest of someone
"She accepted the award on behalf of her team."
To act or conduct oneself in a particular way.
"Children should learn how to behave in public."
The way in which one acts or conducts oneself, especially toward others.
"The teacher praised her good behavior in class."
relating to the way a person or animal acts
"The psychologist studied the child's behavioral patterns."
the way a person or animal acts or conducts themselves
"His behaviour at the meeting was very professional."
to cut off a person's or animal's head; to remove the leader or most important part
"The historical account describes how the traitor was beheaded as punishment."
something enormous, especially a large and powerful organization or creature
"The tech giant grew into a behemoth that dominated the industry."
At or to the back of something; in a position further back.
"The cat is hiding behind the curtain."
to see or observe something, especially something remarkable or impressive
"She stood quietly to behold the sunrise over the hills."
indebted or obliged to someone for a service or help
"He felt beholden to his mentor for all the guidance."
to be necessary, proper, or appropriate for someone to do
"It would behoove you to study before the exam."
third person singular form of 'behoove'; means it is proper or necessary
"It behooves every citizen to follow the law."
British spelling of 'behoove'; to be appropriate or necessary
"It would behove the company to listen to its customers."
Existence; the state of living; a living creature.
"Kindness is part of being human."
to explain something repeatedly or with excessive detail; to criticize or attack verbally at length
"The teacher did not belabour the point once the students understood it."
to delay or make late
"Heavy traffic belated our arrival at the party."
coming or happening later than expected or usual
"She sent me a belated birthday card."
to secure a rope by winding it around an object; to stop or cancel an order (nautical/military use)
"The climber asked his partner to belay the rope tightly."
to expel air noisily from the stomach through the mouth; to emit or pour out suddenly and forcefully
"After drinking the soda, he belched loudly."
to cause difficulties, troubles, or harassment; to surround with military forces
"The company was beleaguered by constant complaints from its customers."
A bell tower, especially one attached to a church or building.
"The church belfry housed a large bronze bell."
To give a false impression of something; to contradict.
"His calm face belied his inner anxiety."
an acceptance that something exists or is true, especially without proof
"Her belief in kindness inspired many people."
Able to be trusted or accepted as true or reasonable.
"Her story was so detailed that it sounded believable."
To accept something as true; to have faith or confidence in.
"She believes in the power of kindness."
