英语词汇词典 | 单词含义、定义和示例
The act of using up resources, goods, or energy; also refers to the eating or drinking of something.
"The consumption of electricity increases during the summer."
Relating to or characterized by consumption; historically used to describe someone suffering from tuberculosis.
"The doctor advised against consumptive habits."
Communication or connection with someone.
"You should contact your doctor if symptoms persist."
The communication of disease from one person to another by close contact; also the spread of harmful ideas or behaviors.
"Fear spread like a contagion through the crowd."
Able to be transmitted from one person to another, typically by direct contact; also used for emotions or attitudes that spread quickly.
"Her laughter was so contagious that everyone started laughing."
To hold or have something inside.
"The box contains old photographs."
An object, usually a box or bottle, that is used to hold or store things.
"The water was stored in a large container."
To make something impure, dirty, or harmful by contact with a poisonous or polluting substance.
"The river was contaminated by industrial waste."
The process of making something less pure by exposure to or addition of a poisonous or polluting substance.
"Contamination of air leads to health issues."
to treat or regard with disdain, scorn, or contempt
"He would never contemn honest work, no matter how humble."
to think deeply and carefully about something; to consider thoughtfully
"She sat quietly to contemplate her future plans."
The action of looking thoughtfully at something for a long time; deep reflective thought.
"He spent hours in contemplation about his future."
Expressing or involving prolonged thought; meditative and reflective.
"He spent a contemplative evening reflecting on his decisions."
existing, happening, or occurring at the same time
"The two artists were contemporaneous and often influenced each other."
belonging to the same time period; modern
"She enjoys contemporary art exhibitions."
deserving of contempt; despicable
"His deceitful actions were truly contemptible."
showing or expressing contempt; scornful
"She gave him a contemptuous glance."
to strive or compete for something; to assert earnestly
"Athletes from around the world contend for the championship."
a person or team competing for a title or prize
"She is a strong contender for the mayoral position."
in a state of satisfaction; pleased
"He felt content after finishing his work."
Feeling or expressing happiness and satisfaction.
"She was contented with her simple life."
heated disagreement or argument; a point asserted in debate
"The main contention between the two parties was over tax reform."
likely to cause disagreement or argument; controversial
"The contentious issue of immigration dominated the debate."
a state of happiness and satisfaction with what one has
"She felt a deep sense of contentment after helping others."
verb: to compete or challenge; noun: a competition or dispute
"She decided to contest the election against the incumbent."
the circumstances or background relevant to an event, statement, or idea
"To understand the quote, you need to know the context in which it was said."
Depending on or relating to the circumstances that form the setting for an event or statement.
"Understanding the contextual meaning of a word is crucial for effective communication."
The process of placing something in its proper context or setting to understand it better.
"Contextualization of historical events helps students understand them better."
to place something in a context or interpret it in relation to its surroundings
"The teacher contextualized the historical event to make it more relevant for students."
the state of being in direct contact or next to each other
"The contiguity of the two countries facilitates trade."
sharing a common border; touching
"The two continguous houses shared a wall."
self-restraint, especially regarding bodily functions or desires
"He practiced continence to maintain focus on his studies."
one of the large landmasses on Earth such as Asia, Africa, or Europe
"Asia is the largest continent in the world."
a future event or circumstance that is possible but cannot be predicted with certainty
"We prepared for any contingency during the project."
dependent on something else; a group of people representing an organization
"Attendance is contingent on prior registration. / A contingent of students attended the conference."
happening repeatedly over a long period of time; constant and uninterrupted
"The continual noise from the construction site was very annoying."
in a continuous and uninterrupted way
"The rain has been falling continually for hours."
the state of continuing or being prolonged; persistence
"The continuance of the project depended on securing additional funding."
the action of carrying something on over time; extension
"The continuation of the series was announced after the finale."
To keep happening, existing, or doing something without stopping.
"The rain will continue throughout the night."
Kept happening or carried on without stopping.
"She continued working despite the challenges."
to keep doing something without stopping
"They are continuing their journey despite the rain."
the state of being continuous or connected; consistency over time
"Maintaining continuity in leadership is essential for organizational stability."
forming an unbroken whole; without interruption
"The factory operates on a continuous 24-hour schedule."
without interruption; in an unbroken sequence
"The machine operates continuously for 24 hours."
A continuous sequence in which adjacent elements are not perceptibly different from each other, but the extremes are quite distinct.
"Life and death are often seen as part of the same continuum."
to twist or bend out of the normal shape
"She contorted her face in pain after the injury."
a twisted or bent shape; the act of twisting out of the normal shape
"The gymnast's contortion amazed the audience."
plural form of contortion; multiple twisted or bent shapes
"The magician's contortions left the crowd in awe."
