英语词汇词典 | 单词含义、定义和示例
A secret group or faction engaged in plotting or intrigue.
"A small cabal was working behind the scenes to influence the election."
The doctrines, practices, or secretive dealings of a cabal.
"The historian wrote extensively about cabalism in the royal court."
a round vegetable with thick green or purple leaves that can be eaten cooked or raw
"I need to buy some cabbage to make coleslaw for dinner."
a small shelter or house, often made of wood in a remote area
"They spent the weekend in a cozy cabin in the mountains."
A group of senior government ministers; or a cupboard with shelves or drawers.
"The prime minister reshuffled the cabinet last month."
A hidden storage of items or a high-speed memory in computing.
"The hikers found a cache of supplies hidden under the rocks."
Producing a harsh, discordant mixture of sounds.
"The cacophonous sounds of the city kept her awake all night."
A harsh, discordant mixture of sounds.
"The cacophony of horns made it impossible to concentrate."
A dead human body, especially one used for medical study.
"Medical students dissected the cadaver to learn about human anatomy."
Resembling a corpse; very pale, thin, or bony.
"His cadaverous appearance shocked everyone at the party."
An elaborate solo passage in a piece of music, usually near the end.
"The pianist performed a brilliant cadenza before the final movement."
A young trainee in the armed forces, police, or other organization.
"The cadet marched proudly in the parade."
To beg or obtain something, especially food or money, without paying for it.
"He tried to cadge a free meal from the restaurant."
A small group of people specially trained for a particular purpose or profession; a group of activists in a communist or other political organization.
"There are 26 cadres under BPSC."
a structure of bars or wires in which birds or animals are kept
"The bird sang happily inside its cage."
A contemptible or cowardly person.
"The knight despised the caitiff who betrayed his comrades."
To persuade someone to do something by flattery or gentle urging.
"She managed to cajole her friend into joining the trip."
Flattering or coaxing talk intended to persuade someone.
"Through cajolery, he convinced his boss to grant him a raise."
a sweet baked food made from flour, sugar, and other ingredients
"She baked a chocolate cake for her friend's birthday."
An event causing great damage, distress, or disaster.
"The earthquake was a calamity that left thousands homeless."
The process of calcium accumulation in soil, making it hard.
"Calcification reduces soil permeability and affects crop growth."
To harden by deposition of calcium salts; to become rigid or inflexible.
"Over time, the tissue began to calcify and lose flexibility."
Capable of being calculated, estimated, or measured.
"The risk involved in the project is calculable."
to determine or work out a number or amount using mathematics
"He calculated the total cost of the trip."
Done with full awareness of the consequences; deliberate or carefully planned.
"Her calculated move gave her an advantage over her competitors."
acting in a scheming and ruthlessly determined way
"He had a cold and calculating approach to business."
the process of using numbers to find an amount or result
"His calculation of the total cost was accurate."
an electronic or mechanical device used to perform mathematical calculations
"She used a calculator to solve the complex equation."
A branch of mathematics concerned with rates of change and accumulation; also a hard mineral deposit in the body such as on teeth.
"Calculus is essential for advanced studies in physics and engineering."
A large metal pot used for boiling liquids or cooking over an open fire.
"The witch stirred her potion in a bubbling caldron."
a system for organizing days, months, and years; a chart showing days of the year
"She marked her birthday on the calendar."
a young cow or bull; young of various large mammals
"The calf stayed close to its mother."
The quality of someone's ability or character; the internal diameter of a gun barrel.
"The university attracts students of high caliber."
The action or process of adjusting or determining the accuracy of measuring instruments.
"The accuracy of a scale depends on regular calibration."
exercises that use body weight for strength and flexibility
"She practices calisthenics every morning in the park."
To make a boat or ship watertight by filling seams or cracks.
"The workers calked the seams of the old boat to prevent leaks."
to speak to someone on the phone or to shout to attract attention
"She called her mother to share the good news."
The art of beautiful and decorative handwriting.
"She took a course to improve her calligraphy skills."
A thickened or hardened area of skin; insensitivity or hardness of character.
"Years of manual labor left callosity on his hands."
Inexperienced and immature.
"The callow intern made several mistakes on his first day."
A thickened and hardened part of the skin or soft tissue, especially in an area subjected to friction.
"A callus formed on his palm from using tools every day."
in a peaceful way without showing strong emotions; quietly and without excitement
"She spoke calmly despite being angry."
A unit of energy, often used to measure the energy content of food and drink.
"She checks the calorie count before eating any packaged food."
