英语词汇词典 | 单词含义、定义和示例
very careful in choosing; selective
"She is very choosy about the clothes she wears."
to cut into pieces with quick, heavy blows
"He chopped the onions for the curry."
a tool with a heavy blade for chopping wood; a helicopter
"The lumberjack swung the chopper to cut down the tree."
Relating to, written for, or performed by a choir or chorus.
"The church hosted a choral performance on Sunday."
A group of musical notes played or sung together; also a straight line segment joining two points on a curve.
"She strummed a simple chord on the guitar."
A routine task, especially a household duty.
"Washing the dishes is my least favorite chore."
The art of designing and arranging dances and movements.
"The choreography of the ballet was breathtaking."
to laugh in a breathy, gleeful way
"The audience chortled at the comedian's witty remarks."
the title given to Jesus, considered the Messiah in Christianity
"Christ is central to Christian faith."
to give a name to someone at baptism or to name something officially
"They christened the ship after the queen."
the worldwide body or community of Christians
"The news spread quickly across Christendom."
a person who follows the religion based on the teachings of Jesus Christ
"She is a devoted Christian who attends church every Sunday."
the religion based on the teachings of Jesus Christ
"Christianity has millions of followers around the world."
an annual festival celebrating the birth of Jesus Christ, observed on December 25
"Families gather to celebrate Christmas with joy and love."
Relating to colors or, in music, notes outside the standard scale.
"The artist used a chromatic palette to create vibrant contrasts."
Lasting for a long time or constantly recurring, often describing illness.
"She suffers from chronic back pain."
A factual written account of important events in order of time; to record such events.
"The journalist chronicled the events of the war."
Arranged in the order in which events happened.
"The events were listed in chronological order."
The arrangement of events or dates in the order of their occurrence.
"The chronology of the dynasty was carefully studied by historians."
An instrument for measuring time precisely, especially used in navigation.
"The sailor relied on the chronometer to determine his position at sea."
slightly fat in a way that looks healthy and pleasant
"The baby has chubby cheeks."
To laugh quietly or to oneself.
"She chuckled at the joke her friend told."
a thick or solid piece of something
"She cut the cake into large chunks."
a building used for public Christian worship
"The old church in the village was built in the 18th century."
Rude in a mean-spirited and surly way.
"It would be churlish to refuse her kind invitation."
a wooden stick used for stirring and churning butter, milk, or other liquids
"Grandmother used a churning stick to make fresh butter."
a small roll of finely cut tobacco wrapped in paper for smoking
"He lit a cigarette after dinner."
Having minute hairlike projections (cilia) on the surface of cells or organisms.
"The ciliated cells in the respiratory tract help move mucus out of the lungs."
A film enthusiast or filmmaker; a person deeply interested in cinema.
"As a true cineast, she spends most weekends watching classic films."
a place where films are shown to the public; the art or industry of making and showing films
"We went to the cinema to watch a new movie."
aromatic spice obtained from the inner bark of several tree species
"Cinnamon is often used in baking and desserts."
The body's natural sleep-wake cycle that occurs within 24 hours
"Exposure to natural light regulates the circadian rhythm."
a round shape; to move all the way around something
"The children sat in a circle."
A roughly circular line, route, or movement that starts and ends at the same place; also an electrical pathway.
"The runners completed the circuit around the park."
Longer than the most direct way; roundabout.
"He took a circuitous route to avoid traffic."
shaped like a circle; round in form
"The kids sat in a circular arrangement around the campfire."
An economic system aimed at eliminating waste and the continual use of resources through reuse, sharing, repair, refurbishment, remanufacturing and recycling.
"Adopting a circular economy can reduce waste."
to move continuously or freely through a closed system or area
"Air circulated freely in the open hall."
the movement of something (like blood, air, or information) through a system or area.
"The circulation of blood is essential for a healthy body."
the distance around the edge of a circle
"The teacher asked us to calculate the circumference of the circle."
the use of many words when fewer would do, especially to avoid stating something directly
"The politician's speech was filled with circumlocution."
to travel all the way around something, especially the earth
"Magellan was the first to circumnavigate the globe."
to limit or restrict something within boundaries
"The rules circumscribe the powers of the committee."
restricted or limited in scope or freedom
"Her freedom of choice was circumscribed by social rules."
careful and unwilling to take risks; cautious
"He was circumspect in his business dealings."
The quality of being wary and unwilling to take risks; prudence.
"His circumspection ensured no mistakes were made."
