英语词汇词典 | 单词含义、定义和示例
a person or animal you spend time with or travel with
"He was my companion during the long journey."
a business organization; the presence of other people
"She started her own company to sell handmade products."
Able to be likened to something else in size, amount, or quality.
"The two products are comparable in quality but differ in price."
Measured or considered by comparison; relative.
"She lives in comparative comfort after moving to the city."
to examine the similarities and differences between two or more things
"The teacher asked us to compare two poems."
The act or process of examining the similarities and differences between things.
"A comparison of the two reports shows several inconsistencies."
A separate section or space within a larger structure, such as a train or a container.
"He kept his passport in a small compartment of his bag."
To divide into sections or categories.
"It is important to compartmentalize work and personal life to maintain balance."
an instrument for finding direction with a magnetic needle pointing to magnetic north
"The hiker used a compass to find the right direction."
Sympathetic concern for the sufferings or misfortunes of others.
"The nurse treated the patients with great compassion."
feeling or showing sympathy and concern for others who are suffering
"The compassionate nurse took extra time to comfort the worried patients."
Able to exist or work together without conflict; harmonious.
"This software is compatible with both Windows and Mac systems."
To force or drive someone to do something.
"The law compels citizens to pay taxes."
Evoking interest, attention, or admiration in a powerful way.
"She gave a compelling speech about climate change."
A collection of concise but detailed information about a subject.
"The book is a compendium of ancient myths and legends."
To give something, typically money, in recognition of loss, suffering, or work done.
"The company compensated the worker for his injury."
to have been given something, typically money, as a recompense for loss, suffering, or work done
"The workers were compensated for their overtime hours."
something, typically money, given to make up for loss, injury, or work done
"She received financial compensation for the accident."
serving to make up for a loss, damage, or injury
"The court awarded him compensatory damages."
to try to win or be more successful than others in a contest or activity
"Several companies compete for dominance in the market."
the ability to do something successfully or efficiently
"Her competence as a manager impressed the board."
having the necessary ability, knowledge, or skill to do something successfully
"He is a competent driver who rarely makes mistakes."
a situation in which people or organizations try to be more successful than others
"The competition in the tech industry is very intense."
relating to or characterized by competition; having a strong desire to win or be more successful
"She has a competitive spirit that drives her to excel."
The quality of being as good as or better than others of a comparable nature; the ability to compete successfully.
"Competitiveness is vital for economic sustainability."
a person, team, or company that competes with others
"The company lowered its prices to beat its main competitor."
a collection of things, especially pieces of writing or music, gathered together
"The book is a compilation of his best essays."
to collect information or material and put it together in a list, report, or book
"She compiled the research data into a detailed report."
a feeling of quiet pleasure or self-satisfaction, often without awareness of potential danger
"His complacence prevented him from noticing the risks."
a self-satisfied state of mind that makes one unaware of dangers or deficiencies
"The team's complacency led to their unexpected defeat."
showing self-satisfaction and a lack of concern about potential dangers or problems
"The team grew complacent after a few victories and stopped practicing hard."
to express dissatisfaction or annoyance about something
"He often complains about the noise in the neighborhood."
a statement that something is wrong or not satisfactory
"The manager received a complaint from a customer about poor service."
willingness to please others; courteous compliance
"Her complaisance made her popular among her colleagues."
willing to please others or to accept what they do or say without protest
"He was too complaisant to refuse their demands."
something that completes or goes well with something; to add something that enhances or improves
"The scarf complements her outfit perfectly."
combining in such a way as to enhance or emphasize the qualities of each other
"The two partners have complementary skills."
to finish making or doing something; to bring something to an end
"She managed to complete the project on time."
totally; in every way possible
"The room was completely silent."
the action or process of finishing something
"The completion of the project will take another few weeks."
Consisting of many different and connected parts; not easy to understand or analyze.
"The human brain is an incredibly complex organ."
the natural color, texture, and appearance of a person's skin, especially on the face
"Her fair complexion glowed beautifully in the morning sunlight."
the state or quality of being intricate or complicated
"The complexity of the problem surprised the engineers."
The act of obeying a rule, law, or request.
"The company improved its compliance with environmental regulations."
Willing to agree with or follow rules, requests, or demands.
"She was compliant with all the safety requirements."
To make something more difficult or confusing.
"The new rules will only complicate the process."
consisting of many interconnected parts; difficult to understand
"The instructions for the machine are too complicated to follow."
A problem or difficulty that makes a situation harder to deal with.
"His illness led to serious complications after surgery."
involved with others in an illegal activity or wrongdoing
"He was found complicit in the crime."
the state of being involved with others in an illegal activity or wrongdoing
"The court revealed his complicity in the fraud scheme."
