英语词汇词典 | 单词含义、定义和示例
coarsely ground flour with larger particles, typically used for baking bread
"She used course flour to make homemade bread with a rustic texture."
a swift horse or a hunting horse
"The knight rode a fast courser into battle."
a place where legal cases are heard or to seek favor or attention
"He courted the judge with respect."
polite, respectful, or considerate in manner
"The staff at the hotel were very courteous to all guests."
polite behavior or a polite action; a favor or privilege
"He opened the door as a courtesy."
A child of one's uncle or aunt.
"My cousin is coming to visit us this weekend."
a group or gathering of witches
"The witches met secretly in a coven in the forest."
a formal agreement or promise, often legally binding
"The landlord and tenant signed a covenant to maintain the property."
to place something over or on top of something else to protect or hide it
"She used a blanket to cover the sleeping child."
The extent or scope of something, such as insurance protection or media reporting.
"The news channel provided extensive coverage of the event."
Protected by being placed over or wrapped; hidden from view.
"The forest is covered in greenery."
hidden, secret, or not openly acknowledged
"The spy conducted a covert operation behind enemy lines."
to desire something belonging to someone else
"He coveted his neighbor's new car."
having or showing a strong desire for someone else's possessions
"She gave him a covetous look when he showed his new watch."
a small group of birds, especially partridges or quails
"A covey of quails flew across the field."
a person who lacks the courage to do or endure dangerous or unpleasant things
"He called himself a coward for not standing up to the bully."
lack of courage; behavior showing fear
"His cowardice prevented him from speaking up."
a man, typically one on horseback, who herds and tends cattle
"The cowboy rode across the plains."
to crouch down in fear
"The child cowered behind the sofa during the thunderstorm."
the person in charge of navigating and steering a boat, especially a racing or small boat
"The coxswain shouted instructions to the rowing team."
to deceive, cheat, or trick someone
"He cozened the old man out of his money."
giving a feeling of comfort, warmth, and relaxation
"We sat in a cozy little café on a rainy day."
a crustacean with a broad carapace, stalked eyes, and five pairs of legs, the first pair of which are modified as pincers
"The crab scuttled sideways across the sand."
difficult to read or understand; ill-tempered
"His handwriting was crabbed and almost illegible."
To break or cause to break without complete separation; to make a sharp sound.
"The glass cracked when it was dropped on the floor."
a small bed for a baby, especially one that rocks from side to side
"The baby sleeps peacefully in the cradle."
an activity involving skill in making things by hand; a trade or occupation
"She has mastered the craft of pottery."
skilled at achieving goals through cunning or deceit; sly
"The crafty fox evaded the hunters again."
a steep or rugged cliff or rock face
"The hikers climbed the jagged crag to reach the summit."
uncomfortably small or restricted
"The room was so cramped that we could barely move."
a large tall bird with long legs and neck; a machine for lifting heavy objects
"The graceful crane stood motionless by the water's edge."
the skull, especially the part enclosing the brain
"The archaeologists carefully examined the ancient cranium."
bad-tempered, easily annoyed, or irritable
"The child gets cranky when he is hungry."
To collide violently; to suddenly stop working (for machines or computers).
"The car crashed into the wall at high speed."
lacking sensitivity, refinement, or intelligence
"His crass remarks offended everyone at the meeting."
to have a strong desire for something
"She craves adventure and often travels to remote places."
cowardly; lacking courage
"He was too craven to stand up for his beliefs."
a strong desire for something
"She has a craving for chocolate every evening."
to move slowly on hands and knees or with the body close to the ground
"The baby began to crawl across the floor."
mentally unsound; extremely foolish or enthusiastic
"He had a crazy idea that actually worked."
to make a high-pitched, squeaking noise when moved
"The old door creaked as she opened it."
A thick, fatty part of milk that rises to the top; also a soft substance used in cooking or cosmetics.
"She added some cream to her coffee."
a place where milk and cream are processed and dairy products are made
"The local creamery produces fresh butter and cheese daily."
having a smooth, rich texture like cream
"She poured a creamy sauce over the pasta."
a line or fold produced on paper, cloth, or other material; to make a fold or wrinkle
"She ironed the shirt carefully to remove every crease."
To bring something into existence; to make or produce.
"The artist wants to create a new painting."
To bring something into existence or to cause something to happen
"Pollution creates environmental and health issues."
