英语词汇词典 | 单词含义、定义和示例
a dishonest person, especially a criminal
"The police finally caught the crook who had been stealing cars."
to sing or hum in a soft, low, and gentle voice
"She crooned a lullaby to help the baby fall asleep."
plants that are grown and harvested for food or other use
"The farmers harvested their rice crop in autumn."
to go from one side to another, or to pass through
"We crossed the river using a wooden bridge."
to produce an animal or plant by mating two different breeds, varieties, or species
"Farmers crossbreed cows to improve milk production."
in the form of a cross; diagonally across
"Place the logs crosswise to build a stable fire."
bad-tempered, easily annoyed, and often complaining
"The crotchety old man yelled at the children for playing near his house."
a large black bird known for its intelligence and harsh call
"The crow cawed loudly from the tree branch."
a heavy iron bar with a curved end used as a lever for prying things apart
"He used a crowbar to remove the old nails."
a large number of people gathered together
"A huge crowd gathered to watch the concert."
filled with too many people or things
"The bus was so crowded that I could hardly move."
a circular ornamental headdress worn by a monarch as a symbol of authority
"The king wore his golden crown at the ceremony."
extremely important or necessary
"Trust is crucial for a strong relationship."
a severe test or trial; a container used for heating substances to very high temperatures
"The team emerged stronger from the crucible of competition."
in a natural or raw state; not yet processed or refined
"The crude oil is processed into fuel and chemicals."
Willfully causing pain or suffering to others, or feeling no concern about it.
"It was cruel to make fun of the injured boy."
behavior that causes pain or suffering to others; the quality of being cruel
"The documentary exposed the cruelty of factory farming to animals."
a small container, especially for salt, pepper, oil, or vinegar, used at a dining table
"She filled the cruet with olive oil for the salad."
to crush something into folds or wrinkles
"He crumpled the paper and threw it in the bin."
a vigorous campaign for a social, political, or religious cause; to fight passionately for a cause
"She has been crusading for women's rights all her life."
the hard outer surface of something, especially bread or the Earth's outer layer
"He cut off the crust of the bread before eating."
an aquatic animal with a hard shell, such as crabs, lobsters, and shrimps
"Crabs and lobsters are well-known crustaceans."
relating to or having a hard shell like a crustacean
"The scientist studied the crustaceous fossils."
a support used by someone injured to walk; also something relied upon for support or help
"He had to use crutches after breaking his leg."
the most important or decisive point of an issue
"The crux of the problem lies in poor communication."
an underground chamber, especially one beneath a church, used as a burial place
"The tourists explored the ancient crypt beneath the cathedral."
having a meaning that is mysterious or obscure
"She left a cryptic message on his voicemail."
A digital currency in which transactions are verified and records maintained by a decentralized system
"Cryptocurrencies are revolutionizing the financial landscape."
a text written in code or cipher
"The detective solved the cryptogram hidden in the letter."
Relating to cryptography; involving or using secret codes or ciphers for security.
"Banks use cryptographic technology to protect transactions."
The practice of securing information through encryption or coding techniques
"Modern cryptography ensures secure online transactions."
a clear, transparent mineral or glass that forms a solid structure with regular patterns
"She wore a necklace made of sparkling crystal."
to form crystals; to make an idea or plan clear and definite
"Her vague thoughts began to crystallize into a solid plan."
relating to Cuba, its people, or its culture
"We enjoyed delicious Cuban coffee at the café."
As a noun: a solid object with six equal square faces. As a verb: to cut food into small square pieces.
"She put a sugar cube in her tea."
aromatic spice with a slightly bitter taste and cooling aftertaste
"Cubeb pepper is used in traditional Indonesian cuisine."
A small partitioned-off area of a room, typically in an office.
"She works in a cubicle with three other colleagues."
a bird known for its distinctive call and for laying eggs in other birds' nests
"We heard the cuckoo calling from the forest early in the morning."
a long green vegetable with watery flesh, eaten raw in salads or cooked
"I added fresh cucumber slices to my salad."
A short, thick stick used as a weapon; to beat with a cudgel.
"The guard used a cudgel to chase away the thief."
Signals or hints from conversation or environment that help understanding
"Facial expressions provide cues about a person's emotions."
A style or method of cooking, especially characteristic of a particular country or region.
"Italian cuisine is famous all over the world."
A street or passage closed at one end; a dead end.
"They bought a house at the end of a quiet cul de sac."
relating to cooking or the kitchen
"She took a culinary course in Italy to improve her cooking skills."
