英语词汇词典 | 单词含义、定义和示例
A person whose job is to guard or manage the entrance of a building or room.
"The doorkeeper checked everyone’s passes before they entered the hall."
the space where a door opens into a room or building
"She stood in the doorway waiting for him to arrive."
A window that projects vertically from a sloping roof.
"The old house had a dormer overlooking the garden."
Relating to the back or upper side of an animal or body part.
"Sharks have a prominent dorsal fin."
A collection of documents about a particular person, event, or subject.
"The lawyer presented a dossier of evidence to the court."
The period of old age, especially when one is weak or senile.
"He spent his dotage reminiscing about his youth."
to make twice as much in size, number, or amount
"The company hopes to double its profits this year."
a bus with two levels or floors for passengers
"The red double decker bus is a famous symbol of London."
a close-fitting jacket worn by men in the Renaissance; also, a pair of similar things
"The actor wore a velvet doublet for the Shakespearean play."
in a twofold manner; to twice the degree
"She felt doubly fortunate after winning the prize and getting a promotion."
a feeling of uncertainty or lack of conviction; to be uncertain about something
"She had doubts about the success of the plan."
uncertain; questionable; feeling uncertain about something
"I am doubtful about the success of this project."
a mixture of flour, water, and other ingredients used to make bread or pastries
"She kneaded the dough for ten minutes before baking."
brave, valiant, courageous
"The doughty soldier never backed down from a challenge."
to pour liquid over; to extinguish a fire or light
"Firefighters doused the flames with water."
to fit or combine perfectly together
"Her plans dovetail perfectly with our goals."
unfashionable, dull, or shabby in appearance
"She wore a dowdy dress to the party."
a loss of power, prosperity, or status; the cause of such a loss
"His arrogance and pride led to his eventual downfall in business."
to make something seem less important than it really is
"The company tried to downplay the risks of the new product."
A sudden and heavy fall of rain.
"We got caught in a sudden downpour on our way home."
on or to a lower floor of a building
"Please go downstairs and wait in the lobby."
the central part of a city
"They spent the afternoon shopping downtown."
towards a lower place or position; in a downward direction
"The ball rolled downwards along the slope."
Property or money brought by a bride to her husband at marriage.
"The dowry tradition is still followed in some cultures."
To search for underground water or minerals using a divining rod; also to drench or extinguish with liquid.
"The farmer tried to dowse for water in the dry field."
The most respected or prominent person in a particular field.
"He is regarded as the doyen of modern literature in the country."
To sleep lightly for a short time.
"He dozed off while reading the book."
a group of twelve
"She bought a dozen eggs from the market."
Dull, lacking brightness or interest; monotonous.
"The room looked drab with its gray walls and dim lighting."
The basic monetary unit of Greece before the adoption of the euro.
"The old coin collection included a silver drachma."
Extremely harsh and severe, especially laws or rules.
"The new regulations were criticized as draconian."
A preliminary version of a piece of writing; to prepare a preliminary version of a document.
"She finished the first draft of her novel."
A systematic search or investigation, often by police to catch criminals.
"The police launched a dragnet to capture the fugitives."
a large insect with four transparent wings that lives near water
"The dragonfly hovered over the pond."
to force someone to do something through coercion or intimidation
"The manager tried to dragoon the team into working overtime."
the system or process by which water or other liquids are drained away
"Poor drainage caused flooding in the neighborhood."
a male duck; a type of waterfowl
"The drake led his family of ducks across the pond."
a play for theater, radio, or television, or an exciting or emotional situation
"She loves watching historical drama series."
sudden and striking; relating to drama or theater
"The play ended with a dramatic twist."
in a sudden, striking, or exaggerated way
"Sales increased dramatically after the campaign."
