英语词汇词典 | 单词含义、定义和示例
to care for and protect in an overindulgent way
"The little girl was cosseted by her grandparents."
pampered, treated with excessive care and attention
"The cosseted child always got what he wanted."
The amount of money needed to buy or do something.
"The cost of living has increased significantly."
Achieving maximum productivity with minimum wasted effort or expense.
"Cost-efficient solutions benefit industries."
expensive or causing a lot of money, time, or effort
"Their mistake proved to be very costly for the company."
An amount that has to be paid or spent to buy or obtain something.
"Reducing costs improves profit margins."
a set of clothes worn to represent a particular character, culture, or occasion
"She wore a beautiful costume for the Halloween party."
a small, exclusive group of people with shared interests
"He belonged to a coterie of artists who met every Friday."
having the same boundaries or extent in space, time, or meaning
"The two jurisdictions are coterminous, sharing the same borders."
a small simple house, typically in the countryside
"They spent their vacation in a cozy cottage by the lake."
textile made from cotton fibers, known for being soft, breathable, and comfortable
"Cotton fabric is perfect for summer clothing."
a comfortable seat for two or more people, typically upholstered
"They sat on the couch and watched TV."
a sudden noisy release of air from the lungs to clear the throat or airway; to expel air suddenly from the lungs with a cough
"He has a bad cough and stayed home today."
Used to indicate possibility, ability, or permission in the past or as a polite suggestion.
"He could swim when he was a child."
an assembly of people chosen or elected to make decisions or advise on matters
"The city council voted to improve public transportation."
an elected member of a local council who helps make decisions and represent the community
"The councillor spoke to residents about improving local roads."
an elected member of a council, especially a local government body
"The councilor held a public meeting to discuss local issues."
to give professional advice or guidance to someone
"The teacher counseled the students on their career choices."
professional guidance or therapy to help resolve personal or psychological problems
"She decided to go for counseling after feeling stressed for months."
the process of giving professional guidance and support to help someone deal with personal, social, psychological, or career-related problems
"She decided to seek counselling to manage stress and anxiety."
a person trained to give guidance on personal, social, or psychological problems; an advisor
"She spoke to a counsellor to get advice about her career."
a person trained to give guidance on personal, social, or psychological problems
"The school counselor helped the student deal with stress."
to determine the total number of something
"She carefully counted the money on the table."
a person's face or expression; support or approval
"Her cheerful countenance brightened the room."
a flat surface in a shop, bank, or kitchen where transactions or work are done
"The cashier stood behind the counter."
a claim made to rebut a previous claim, often in legal contexts
"The defendant filed a counter-claim against the plaintiff."
to act against something in order to reduce its effect
"The medicine helps counteract the side effects of the treatment."
to offset or balance the effect of something
"Exercise can counterbalance the negative effects of stress."
an opposing charge or accusation; to make an opposing attack
"The lawyer filed a countercharge against the accuser."
made to look like something genuine in order to deceive
"The police seized a batch of counterfeit currency."
contrary to what one would intuitively expect
"His approach seems counterintuitive but it actually works."
to revoke or cancel an order or command
"The general countermanded the previous orders immediately."
a person or thing that corresponds to or has the same function as another
"The CEO met with his counterpart in the partner company."
an argument, idea, or theme contrasting with another; also a musical term for independent melody
"Her calm attitude was a counterpoint to his anger."
having the opposite of the desired effect; harmful to achieving goals
"Skipping breakfast is counterproductive to your energy levels."
to offset or counteract the effect of something
"The benefits of the new policy countervail its drawbacks."
a business office where accounts are kept and financial transactions are managed
"The merchant spent most of his day in the counting-house reviewing ledgers."
too many to be counted; innumerable
"There are countless stars in the sky."
a nation with its own government and borders
"Bangladesh is a beautiful country with rich culture."
a person from one's own country or rural area
"He was proud to meet a fellow countryman at the international conference."
land outside cities and towns; rural areas with farms, fields, and villages
"She enjoys the peace and beauty of the countryside."
A territorial division within a country, typically a region with its own local government.
"She grew up in a small county in northern England."
a sudden, decisive action that brings about a change, especially in government
"The military staged a coup to overthrow the existing regime."
two people or things considered together; a pair
"They make a lovely couple and have been married for five years."
the ability to do something that frightens one; bravery
"It takes courage to stand up for what is right."
having or showing bravery; able to face danger or difficulty
"The firefighter was courageous as he rescued the children from the burning building."
a person or company that delivers messages, packages, or mail
"The courier delivered the documents on time."
a direction, path, or a set of educational lessons
"She enrolled in a computer science course."
