英语词汇词典 | 单词含义、定义和示例
Action taken by a group of people working together toward a common goal or purpose.
"Collective action is needed to mitigate climate change."
The practice or principle of giving a group priority over each individual in it.
"Collectivism emphasizes the importance of group over individual interests."
An educational institution where students study for degrees or professional qualifications.
"She hopes to attend college in the city next year."
a student of a college
"The collegians were preparing for the cultural festival."
to come into violent contact; crash into something
"Two cars collided at the busy intersection."
a person who works in coal mines or a ship carrying coal
"The collier spent long hours underground extracting coal."
an instance of two or more objects crashing into each other
"The collision on the highway caused a major traffic jam."
used in ordinary or familiar conversation; not formal or literary
"She used colloquial expressions in her speech to connect with the audience."
a word or phrase used in informal speech or writing
"The novel is full of regional colloquialisms."
A formal conversation or dialogue, often on serious or academic topics.
"The professors engaged in a deep colloquy about the future of education."
To secretly cooperate or conspire with others, often for a deceitful purpose.
"The two companies colluded to fix prices in the market."
A secret agreement or cooperation, especially for an illegal or dishonest purpose.
"There was evidence of collusion between the officials and the contractors."
Relating to a colony or to colonialism; characteristic of a colony.
"The country still has many colonial-era buildings."
A row of evenly spaced columns supporting a roof, often in classical architecture.
"The visitors admired the grand colonnade at the entrance of the temple."
a territory or community controlled by another country or group of people
"India was once a British colony."
The property possessed by an object of producing different sensations on the eye as a result of the way it reflects or emits light.
"Blue is her favorite color."
having bright colors; full of variety or interest
"The festival was full of colorful decorations."
Extremely large in size, extent, or degree; gigantic.
"The company made a colossal investment in renewable energy."
A person or thing of enormous size, importance, or ability.
"Einstein was a colossus in the world of science."
the property possessed by an object of producing different sensations on the eye as a result of the way it reflects light; hue, tint, shade
"What is your favorite colour for painting the bedroom walls?"
a young male horse, especially one under four years old
"The farmer trained the young colt to accept a saddle."
a journalist who regularly writes articles or opinions for a newspaper or magazine
"The columnist wrote an article about climate change."
In a state of deep unconsciousness, resembling or related to coma.
"The comatose patient was kept under constant observation."
a toothed device for arranging or cleaning the hair
"She used a comb to style her hair before the party."
to fight against something, especially to reduce or stop it
"The government is taking steps to combat corruption."
The act of joining or mixing two or more things together.
"This dish is a perfect combination of sweet and spicy flavors."
To bring two or more things together to form a single unit.
"They decided to combine their resources for the project."
formed by bringing together separate parts or elements
"The combined effort of the team led to success."
Capable of catching fire and burning easily.
"Dry leaves are highly combustible."
to move or travel toward or into a place thought of as near or familiar
"She will come to the party later."
A return to a former status or success after a period of decline.
"The singer made a remarkable comeback after years of silence."
A type of entertainment that is intended to make people laugh.
"We watched a hilarious comedy at the theater."
Attractive or pleasant in appearance.
"The actress was known for her comely features."
An item of food that can be eaten.
"The picnic basket was full of delicious comestibles."
a celestial object consisting of ice and dust that develops a tail when approaching the sun
"Halley's Comet appears in the sky every 76 years."
A deserved punishment or fate; just deserts.
"The corrupt official finally got his comeuppance in court."
a state of physical ease and freedom from pain or distress
"The soft chair gave him great comfort."
providing physical ease and relaxation; free from stress or worry
"This chair is so comfortable that I could sit here all day."
in a comfortable manner; without difficulty or effort; with ease
"She was sitting comfortably in her favorite chair."
causing or meant to cause laughter
"The movie had several comic scenes."
Funny in a strange or silly way; amusing.
"His comical expressions made everyone laugh."
approaching or happening soon
"We are preparing for the coming festival."
Courtesy and considerate behavior towards others; mutual respect.
"The meeting was conducted with comity and respect."
to give an order authoritatively; to control or direct
"The general commanded the soldiers to move forward."
An economic system where economic activities are controlled by the government.
"In a command economy, the government controls production and prices."
To take control or possession of something, often by force or authority.
"The soldiers commandeered the villagers’ homes during the war."
