英语词汇词典 | 单词含义、定义和示例
To move swiftly and in an uncontrolled way, especially in a specific direction.
"The car careened down the slippery road."
As a noun: a person’s course of professional life; as a verb: to move swiftly and in an uncontrolled way.
"She built a successful career in medicine."
Free from worries or responsibilities; relaxed and happy.
"She enjoyed a carefree afternoon at the beach."
Exercising caution or showing concern to avoid mistakes or harm.
"He is always careful when crossing the road."
In a way that is done with attention to detail and caution to avoid mistakes or harm.
"He carefully placed the glass on the table."
not giving sufficient attention or thought to avoiding harm or errors; negligent; inattentive
"His careless driving caused a serious accident on the highway."
without care or attention; in a negligent or reckless manner
"He carelessly left the door unlocked."
failure to give sufficient attention to avoiding harm or errors
"His carelessness with money led to serious financial problems."
a gentle or loving touch
"The mother's gentle caress calmed the crying baby."
A proofreading symbol (^) used to indicate where something should be inserted.
"The editor placed a caret to show where the missing word should go."
Showing signs of worry, stress, or exhaustion.
"His careworn face revealed years of struggle."
goods carried by a ship, plane, or other transport
"The ship was loaded with valuable cargo."
a ship or vessel that carries goods and materials from one port to another
"The cargo ship transported containers filled with electronics across the ocean."
A picture or description that exaggerates certain features for comic or satirical effect.
"The magazine published a caricature of the politician."
A set of bells played using a keyboard, usually in a tower.
"The carillon bells rang across the town square."
A vivid crimson or purplish-red color, often used as a dye or pigment.
"The artist used carmine to paint the vibrant sunset sky."
Relating to physical, especially sexual, desires and appetites.
"The book explores the conflict between spiritual and carnal desires."
Feeding on the flesh of other animals; meat-eating.
"Lions are carnivorous animals that hunt in groups."
aromatic seeds of a plant used as a spice, especially in Indian cooking
"Carom seeds are often used in traditional Indian bread recipes."
A noisy or lively drinking party or festivity.
"They were exhausted after a night of wild carousal."
to drink and enjoy oneself noisily, often with others
"They stayed up all night to carouse after the victory."
to complain or find fault continually, often about trivial matters
"She tends to carp about the smallest inconveniences."
a person who makes and repairs wooden objects and structures
"The carpenter built a beautiful wooden cabinet for the kitchen."
a thick woven floor covering
"They bought a red carpet for the living room."
continually complaining or finding fault in a petty way
"His carping attitude makes teamwork difficult."
a vehicle, typically a four-wheeled one, used for transporting goods or people, especially in the past
"The royal family traveled in a beautiful carriage during parades."
A person or thing that carries, transports, or conveys something; also an organization that provides transport services.
"The airline is the largest carrier in the country."
the decaying flesh of dead animals
"Vultures feed on carrion left in the fields."
a long, tapering orange root eaten as a vegetable
"She added chopped carrots to the soup."
To support and move something or someone from one place to another.
"She carried the bag across the street."
to perform or complete a task; to execute a plan
"The team carries out the project successfully."
complete freedom to act as one wishes
"The manager gave her team carte blanche to design the project."
A firm, flexible connective tissue found in various parts of the body such as joints, ear, and nose.
"The doctor explained that the injury damaged the cartilage in his knee."
A person who makes maps.
"The cartographer carefully drew the map of the new territory."
The science or practice of drawing maps.
"She studied cartography at university to learn how to design maps."
a humorous or animated drawing, especially one in newspapers or television
"Children love watching cartoons on TV."
A container holding a substance or device, such as ink for printers or bullets for firearms.
"The printer stopped working because the ink cartridge was empty."
A stone carving of a draped female figure, used as a supporting column in architecture.
"The ancient temple featured a caryatid holding up the roof."
A small waterfall or a process that occurs in stages, one after another.
"Water cascaded down the rocky slope."
A particular situation, occurrence, or an instance of something; also a container or covering for something.
"In this case, we should wait for further instructions."
the main protein found in milk and cheese, used in food production and supplements
"Casein protein powder is popular among athletes for muscle recovery."
money in the form of bills or coins, not checks or credit
"She paid the bill in cash."
a kidney-shaped nut with a creamy texture and mild flavor
"Cashew nuts are often used in cooking and as a healthy snack."
kidney-shaped nuts from the cashew tree, commonly eaten as snacks or used in cooking
"Cashew nuts are often used in Indian sweets and curries."
a person who handles payments and transactions in a store or bank
"The cashier scanned all the items and calculated the total bill."
a cover or shell that protects or encloses something
"The mechanic removed the engine casing to examine the internal parts."
a place where people gamble and play games of chance
"They spent the evening playing cards at the casino."
