英语词汇词典 | 单词含义、定义和示例
a polite expression of praise or admiration; to politely praise someone
"She complimented him on his excellent presentation."
expressing praise or admiration; given or supplied free of charge as a courtesy
"The hotel offers complimentary breakfast for all guests."
to act in accordance with a rule, request, or law
"All companies must comply with safety regulations."
a part or element of a larger whole, especially a machine or system
"The engine is the most important component of the car."
to behave or conduct oneself in a particular way
"She comported herself with grace during the ceremony."
to create or write something, especially music, poetry, or a letter
"She likes to compose songs in her free time."
calm and in control of oneself; made up of or formed from
"He remained composed even under pressure."
a person who writes music, especially classical music
"The composer is working on a new symphony."
the act of creating a piece of writing, music, or art; the way parts are arranged
"Her composition won first prize in the contest."
a person who arranges type for printing or creates musical compositions
"The compositor carefully arranged the text for the newspaper."
decayed organic matter used as fertilizer
"The gardener added compost to enrich the soil."
The controlled decomposition of organic matter to produce fertilizer.
"Composting reduces waste and enhances soil fertility."
the state of being calm and in control of oneself
"She managed to keep her composure during the heated debate."
a thing that is composed of two or more separate elements; an enclosed area with buildings
"The scientist studied the chemical compound in the lab."
The process in which an asset's earnings, from either capital gains or interest, are reinvested to generate additional earnings over time.
"Compounding allows investments to grow exponentially over time."
to understand or grasp the meaning of something
"It is difficult to comprehend the scale of the disaster."
able to be understood; intelligible
"The teacher explained the topic in a comprehensible way."
the ability to understand something
"Good reading comprehension is essential for academic success."
including all or nearly all elements or aspects; complete
"The report provides a comprehensive overview of the project."
to press or squeeze something so that it becomes smaller
"The file was compressed to save storage space."
Capable of being compressed or reduced in volume.
"Air is a compressible substance, unlike water."
The act of pressing or squeezing something into a smaller space.
"File compression helps reduce storage requirements."
To consist of or be made up of something.
"The committee comprises five members."
A settlement of differences in which each side makes concessions; or to weaken or put at risk.
"They reached a compromise after long negotiations."
An irresistible urge to do something, or the act of being forced.
"He felt a strong compulsion to check his phone constantly."
Resulting from or acting on an irresistible urge, especially one that is against one's conscious wishes.
"He is a compulsive gambler who cannot stop placing bets."
Required by law or a rule; obligatory.
"Wearing seat belts is compulsory in most countries."
A feeling of guilt or moral scruple that prevents or follows wrongdoing.
"She felt no compunction about lying to protect her friend."
The action of mathematical calculation.
"Complex computation is required for AI models."
Digital exchange and automated interaction; the use of computational methods and systems to facilitate communication and information sharing.
"Computational communication is reshaping how we share information."
To calculate or determine by using a computer or mathematical methods.
"The software can compute the total cost in seconds."
an electronic device for storing and processing data
"I bought a new computer for my office work."
To link things together in a series or chain.
"The program concatenates two strings into one."
curved inward like the inside of a bowl
"The mirror had a concave surface that magnified her reflection."
to hide something or keep it secret
"He tried to conceal his disappointment behind a smile."
excessive pride in oneself; vanity
"His conceit made him unpopular among his colleagues."
to form or imagine an idea in the mind; to become pregnant
"It is hard to conceive how such an idea could succeed."
to focus all one's attention or mental effort on a particular object or activity
"She tried to concentrate on her studies despite the noise."
the act of focusing one's attention or mental effort on something
"Good concentration is essential for success in exams."
having a common center, as in circles or spheres
"The artist drew concentric circles on the canvas."
an abstract idea or a general notion
"The concept of freedom is valued by all societies."
the forming or understanding of an idea; the act of conceiving a child
"Her conception of the project was very different from ours."
The process of forming a concept or idea; the process of developing something in the mind.
"The conceptualization of renewable cities is groundbreaking."
to form an idea or concept of something in your mind
"The artist conceptualized a new design for the exhibition."
worried or anxious about something; involved or interested in something
"She was concerned about her mother's health."
about or relating to something; causing worry or anxiety
"There are some reports concerning the new project."
A musical performance given by one or more singers or musicians.
"We went to a concert last night and enjoyed the live music."
done with great effort, planned and performed together by multiple people
"The workers made a concerted effort to improve conditions."
