英语词汇词典 | 单词含义、定义和示例
to reach the highest point or final stage
"The negotiations culminated in a successful agreement."
the highest point or final result of something
"Graduation day is the culmination of years of hard work."
responsibility for a fault or wrong; blameworthiness
"The jury considered his level of culpability in the crime."
deserving blame or responsibility for a wrongdoing
"The judge found him culpable for the accident."
a person who is responsible for a crime or misdeed
"The police caught the culprit behind the robbery."
a system of religious veneration and devotion directed toward a particular figure or object
"The cult followed their leader with great devotion."
to prepare and use land for crops; to develop a quality or relationship
"Farmers cultivate the land to grow rice."
The process of trying to develop or improve something.
"Organic cultivation is gaining popularity due to health benefits."
relating to the ideas, customs, and social behavior of a society
"The festival is a major cultural event in the city."
the customs, arts, social institutions, and achievements of a particular people or society
"Japanese culture is admired all over the world."
characterized by refined taste, manners, and education
"She is a cultured woman who loves art and literature."
a tunnel or drain that carries water under a road or railway
"The heavy rainwater flowed through the culvert under the bridge."
Large, heavy, or difficult to handle; complicated and inefficient.
"The cumbersome package was too heavy to carry alone."
A spice made from the dried seeds of a plant in the parsley family, with a warm earthy flavor
"Cumin is an essential spice in Indian and Middle Eastern cooking."
Increasing gradually by addition; growing in quantity, force, or effect.
"The cumulative effect of stress can harm your health."
Having or showing skill in achieving one's ends by deceit or evasion; cleverness in a tricky way.
"The cunning fox tricked the farmer."
a piece of furniture with doors and shelves for storing dishes, food, or clothes
"She stored all the plates and bowls in the kitchen cupboard."
Excessive desire for wealth or possessions; greed.
"The king's downfall was caused by his cupidity."
Able to be cured or healed.
"The doctor assured her that the disease was curable."
Able to cure disease or restore health.
"The doctor prescribed a curative treatment for the illness."
a person who is responsible for the care and management of a museum, gallery, or collection
"The curator organized a new exhibition of ancient artifacts."
to restrain, control, or limit something
"The government took steps to curb inflation."
a white dairy product made by coagulating milk; yogurt
"She added fresh curd to the salad for a tangy flavor."
to make someone healthy again after an illness
"The new medicine cured her of the infection."
a rule requiring people to stay indoors after a certain time, usually at night
"The city imposed a curfew during the unrest."
a small unusual or interesting object, often collected for its rarity
"She bought a curio from the antique shop."
a strong desire to know or learn something
"Children have a natural curiosity about the world around them."
eager to know or learn something
"The child was curious about the stars in the sky."
a piece of hair that curves or coils; something with a spiral or curved shape
"She had beautiful natural curls that framed her face perfectly."
A small roller used for curling hair.
"She used a curler to style her hair for the party."
having curls or waves; shaped with bends or coils
"She has naturally curly hair."
a bad-tempered, cranky, or irritable person, usually old
"The old curmudgeon complained about everything in the neighborhood."
the system of money used in a particular country
"The U.S. dollar is the official currency of the United States."
belonging to the present time; a flow of water or electricity
"She is reading the current issue of the magazine."
at the present time; now
"He is currently working on a new project."
The subjects comprising a course of study in a school, college, or university.
"The school updated its curriculum to include more digital literacy courses."
aromatic leaves from the curry tree used in South Asian cooking
"Fresh curry leaves add authentic flavor to Indian dishes."
a solemn wish that harm or misfortune should befall someone; a rude or offensive word or phrase; to utter offensive words or wish harm upon someone
"He cursed loudly when he realized he had lost his wallet."
Written with characters joined together in a flowing manner.
"The teacher asked students to write the essay in cursive handwriting."
Hasty and therefore not thorough or detailed.
"He gave the report only a cursory glance before the meeting."
Rudely brief in speech or manner.
"His curt reply made everyone uncomfortable."
to reduce or limit something, especially something considered undesirable
"The company had to curtail its spending due to budget cuts."
a piece of cloth that hangs down to cover a window or divide a room
"She pulled back the curtain to let the sunlight in."
a respectful bow made by women by bending the knees with one foot in front of the other
"She gave a quick curtsy before leaving the stage."
a smooth, continuous line that bends without angles
"The road curved sharply to the left."
Annoyingly stubborn or difficult.
"He was too cussed to admit his mistake."
a tropical fruit with sweet creamy white flesh and black seeds
"The custard apple has a sweet and creamy texture."
