英语词汇词典 | 单词含义、定义和示例
a person or thing that gives rise to an action, phenomenon, or condition; to make something happen
"The heavy rain caused flooding in the city."
able to burn or corrode by chemical action; severely sarcastic
"Her caustic remarks hurt his feelings."
to burn tissue to stop bleeding or prevent infection
"The doctor cauterized the wound to stop the bleeding."
care taken to avoid danger or mistakes
"He proceeded with caution during the storm."
serving as a warning; intended to prevent problems or mistakes by giving advice or examples
"The report offers a cautionary message about unchecked spending."
careful to avoid potential problems or dangers
"She was cautious about trusting strangers."
a formal procession of people riding on horses or in vehicles
"The king’s arrival was marked by a grand cavalcade."
showing a lack of proper concern; dismissive or offhand
"He had a cavalier attitude toward safety regulations."
soldiers who fight on horseback; the part of an army formerly composed of troops on horseback
"The cavalry charged across the field with great speed."
a large natural underground space in a hill or cliff
"The explorers discovered paintings on the walls of the cave."
a warning or condition to be considered before taking action
"The proposal was accepted with one caveat."
a large cave or chamber in a cave
"The explorers entered a dark cavern beneath the mountain."
to make petty or unnecessary objections
"She caviled at every detail of the plan."
to jump or dance around excitedly
"The children cavorted happily in the garden."
to bring or come to an end; to stop doing something
"The noise ceased as soon as the children went inside."
continuing without pause or interruption; endless
"The ceaseless rain lasted for three days."
to give up power, territory, or rights to another
"The country ceded territory after losing the war."
the upper interior surface of a room
"The ceiling of the hall was painted beautifully."
Widely known and praised; famous for an achievement.
"He is a celebrated author in the field of literature."
The act of acknowledging a significant or happy day or event with a social gathering or enjoyable activity.
"Celebrating awareness days helps spread important messages."
a festive event or activity to honor an occasion
"The city held a grand celebration on Independence Day."
a famous person, especially in entertainment or sports
"The celebrity was surrounded by fans at the airport."
swiftness of movement; speed
"The soldier moved with great celerity to deliver the message."
a green vegetable with long crisp stems that can be eaten raw or cooked
"I added chopped celery to the soup for extra flavor."
relating to the sky, stars, or heavens
"The telescope revealed many celestial bodies in the night sky."
a small basic unit of life; or a small enclosed space like a prison room
"The prisoner was locked in a small cell."
a portable telephone that uses a cellular network for wireless communication
"She forgot her cellphone at home and couldn’t call anyone."
relating to cells; consisting of cells; relating to mobile phone technology
"Cellular technology has revolutionized communication."
A grave that is constructed with cement for permanence.
"The cemented grave of the martyrs was seen near the river."
a place where dead people are buried
"The old cemetery is located at the edge of the village."
to suppress or remove parts of books, films, or information considered offensive or harmful; a person who does this
"The government tried to censor the controversial film."
severely critical of others
"She was always censorious about her colleagues' mistakes."
to express severe disapproval, often formally; strong criticism or disapproval
"The senator was censured for his unethical behavior."
An official count or survey of a population, typically recording various details of individuals.
"The government conducted a census to update demographic data."
A mythological creature with the upper body of a human and the lower body of a horse.
"The centaur is a well-known figure in Greek mythology."
The hundredth anniversary of a significant event; relating to a period of 100 years.
"The school celebrated its centenary with a grand event."
The middle point or part of something; a place where a particular activity is concentrated.
"The park is located in the center of the city."
The middle point of a circle or sphere, equidistant from every point on the circumference or surface; a place or group of buildings where a specified activity is concentrated.
"Centers drive regional development."
Relating to the Celsius temperature scale, where water freezes at 0° and boils at 100°.
"The weather forecast predicted 30 degrees centigrade."
A metric unit of capacity equal to one hundredth of a liter.
"The recipe calls for 20 centiliters of milk."
A metric unit of length equal to one hundredth of a meter.
"The table is 120 centimeters long."
a long thin creature with many legs that lives in dark places
"I found a centipede crawling under the rock."
Situated in the middle; of the greatest importance.
"Water is central to human survival."
The concentration of control and decision-making power in a central authority.
"Excessive centralization can slow down decision-making."
Moving or tending to move away from a center.
"The centrifugal force pushes the clothes to the sides of the washing machine."
A machine that spins substances at high speed to separate different components.
"The lab technician used a centrifuge to separate the blood cells from the plasma."
Moving or directed toward a center.
"Centripetal force keeps the planets in orbit around the sun."
