英语词汇词典 | 单词含义、定义和示例
a person who has responsibility for or looks after something; a caretaker or guardian
"The school custodian ensures that all buildings are clean and secure."
the legal right or responsibility of taking care of someone or something
"The mother was granted custody of her children after the divorce."
a traditional practice or usual way of behaving in a particular society or place
"Shaking hands is a common custom in many countries."
a person or organization that buys goods or services from a store or business
"The shopkeeper greeted the customer with a smile."
The ability of a company or product to retain its customers over some specified period.
"High customer retention increases business sustainability."
attractive in a pretty or endearing way
"That puppy is so cute!"
a small piece of meat, especially veal or lamb, for frying or grilling
"She served delicious chicken cutlets for dinner."
sharp or severe, often used to describe remarks or actions
"Her cutting remarks made everyone feel uncomfortable."
The most advanced or innovative; at the forefront of development.
"This company develops cutting-edge technology."
The science of communications and automatic control systems in both machines and living things.
"Cybernetics plays a crucial role in artificial intelligence."
The practice of protecting systems, networks, and programs from digital attacks
"Cybersecurity ensures safe digital operations."
a series of events that repeat in the same order; or to ride a bicycle
"She cycles to school every day."
a curve traced by a point on the rim of a circle as it rolls along a straight line
"The cycloid is often studied in mathematics and physics."
a large-scale air mass that rotates around a strong center of low atmospheric pressure; a violent tropical storm
"The cyclone caused severe flooding along the coast."
a young swan
"The cygnet swam closely behind its mother."
a person who believes that people are motivated purely by self-interest rather than acting for honorable reasons
"He was too much of a cynic to believe in true love."
Believing that people are motivated by self-interest; distrustful of human sincerity or integrity.
"She was cynical about the politician's promises."
An inclination to believe that people are motivated purely by self-interest; skepticism.
"His cynicism made it hard for him to trust anyone."
A person or thing that is the center of attention or admiration.
"She was the cynosure of all eyes at the party."
