英语词汇词典 | 单词含义、定义和示例
to persuade or force someone to do something by using threats or pressure
"They tried to coerce him into signing the contract."
the practice of forcing someone to act in a certain way by using threats or pressure
"The confession was obtained through coercion."
Relating to or using force or threats to make someone do something.
"The government faced criticism for adopting coercive measures against protestors."
Having the same age, date of origin, or duration; contemporary.
"The philosopher was coeval with the rise of modern science."
a hot drink made from roasted and ground coffee beans
"I drink a cup of coffee every morning."
an electric appliance used to brew coffee automatically
"I use my coffee maker every morning to brew fresh coffee."
A strongbox or small chest for holding valuables, often used metaphorically for funds or financial reserves.
"The city's coffers were drained after the costly project."
A tooth on the rim of a wheel or gear; metaphorically, a minor but necessary part of a larger system.
"He felt like just a small cog in a big machine."
Clear, logical, and convincing.
"The lawyer presented a cogent argument that persuaded the jury."
to think deeply about something; to meditate or reflect
"He sat by the river to cogitate on his future plans."
Deep thought; contemplation or meditation.
"After much cogitation, he decided to change his career path."
a word related to another word in origin; having the same linguistic root
"The Spanish word 'madre' and the English word 'mother' are cognates."
The mental action or process of acquiring knowledge and understanding through thought, experience, and the senses.
"Sleep is essential for proper cognition and memory retention."
related to the process of knowing, learning, and understanding
"The study focused on the cognitive development of children."
knowledge, awareness, or notice
"The court took cognizance of the complaint."
having knowledge or being aware of something
"She is fully cognizant of the challenges ahead."
A family name or surname; an additional name or nickname.
"His cognomen became widely known in literary circles."
To live together, often as partners without being married.
"They decided to cohabit before getting married."
To stick together; to be united logically or physically.
"The ideas in his essay cohere well."
The quality of being logical and consistent.
"His argument lacked coherence and was difficult to understand."
Logical and consistent; making sense.
"Her speech was clear and coherent."
The act or state of sticking together or being united.
"Team cohesion is essential for success."
Characterized by or causing unity and sticking together.
"The team presented a cohesive strategy."
Groups or organizations that work together as unified wholes, with members closely bound together.
"Early humans formed cohesive units for survival."
A group of people with a shared characteristic, usually of the same age or with a common experience.
"The study tracked a cohort of students over ten years."
Groups of people who share a common feature or experience.
"Researchers compared the health outcomes of different cohorts."
A person's hairstyle, typically an elaborate one.
"Her elegant coiffure impressed everyone at the party."
To occur at the same time or to be in agreement.
"The meeting coincided with her birthday."
A remarkable or surprising occurrence of events at the same time by chance.
"It was pure coincidence that we met at the airport."
Occurring at the same time; occupying the same position in space or time.
"The festival was coincident with the national holiday."
Flat, typically round pieces of metal issued by a government as money.
"He collected old coins from different countries."
A bowl with holes used for draining liquid from food such as pasta or vegetables.
"She poured the pasta into a colander to drain the water."
having a low temperature; lacking warmth
"It was so cold outside that she wore two jackets."
A chilled beverage; a refreshing drink served cold
"I ordered a cold drink to beat the summer heat."
To work jointly with others, especially on an intellectual or creative project.
"The two companies decided to collaborate on a new project."
the action of working together with others to produce or achieve something
"The project was a result of close collaboration between two companies."
A piece of art made by sticking various materials such as photographs or paper onto a surface.
"She created a collage using old magazine pictures."
to fall down or inward suddenly; to break down completely
"The old building collapsed after the earthquake."
able to be folded down or reduced in size
"She bought a collapsible chair for camping."
the part of a shirt, coat, or dress that goes around the neck
"He adjusted his shirt collar before entering the meeting."
either of the pair of bones joining the breastbone to the shoulder blades; clavicle
"He broke his collar-bone in the accident."
to collect, arrange, and combine in order
"The secretary collated the reports before the meeting."
something pledged as security for repayment of a loan
"He used his house as collateral for the bank loan."
the act of collecting, comparing, and arranging in proper order
"The librarian spent hours on the collation of old manuscripts."
a person with whom one works, especially in a profession or business
"She invited her colleagues to the office party."
To gather or bring together items from different places.
"She likes to collect stamps as a hobby."
calm and in control of oneself
"She remained calm and collected during the crisis."
a group of things gathered together
"She has a large collection of rare books."
done by people acting as a group
"The decision was made by collective agreement."
