英语词汇词典 | 单词含义、定义和示例
a person who writes plays
"Shakespeare is one of the greatest dramatists in history."
to present a story in a dramatic way, or to exaggerate something
"The novel was dramatized into a popular TV series."
likely to have a strong or far-reaching effect; extreme and severe
"The company had to take drastic measures to survive the crisis."
to produce a picture by making lines and marks on paper; to pull or move something in a particular direction
"The child loves to draw pictures of animals."
a feature that renders something less acceptable; a disadvantage or problem
"The main drawback of living in the city is the high cost of housing."
a box-shaped storage compartment that slides in and out of furniture
"She kept her jewelry in the top drawer of the dresser."
a picture or diagram made with a pencil, pen, or crayons rather than paint
"She showed me a drawing of her house."
to speak in a slow, lazy way with prolonged vowel sounds
"He tends to drawl when he is tired."
causing or involving great fear or suffering; very bad or unpleasant
"The weather was dreadful during our trip."
a series of thoughts, images, or emotions occurring during sleep; a cherished aspiration or goal
"She dreamed of becoming a doctor."
dull, bleak, and lifeless; depressing
"The long, dreary winter made everyone feel gloomy."
the remnants of a liquid left in a container, together with any sediment or grounds; the most worthless part of something
"He drank the dregs of the coffee before leaving."
to make someone or something completely wet
"The sudden rain drenched the players on the field."
a one-piece garment for women or girls; to put on clothes
"She wore a beautiful red dress to the party."
a sauce for salads; or material used to cover a wound
"She prepared a delicious salad with Italian dressing."
A person who makes or alters women's clothing professionally.
"The dressmaker crafted a beautiful gown for the bride."
without moisture; preserved by removing water
"She added some dried flowers to the vase for decoration."
dehydrated leaves of the fenugreek plant used as a herb in cooking
"Add dried fenugreek leaves to the curry for extra flavor."
dehydrated petals from roses used for culinary and aromatic purposes
"The dessert was garnished with dried rose petals."
to move slowly, especially by air or water currents
"The boat began to drift away from the shore."
a tool or exercise used for making holes or practicing skills
"The students took part in a fire drill at school."
to take liquid into the mouth and swallow; a beverage
"She likes to drink a glass of water before bed."
the act of consuming liquids, especially alcohol
"Drinking too much water at once can make you feel bloated."
to operate and control a vehicle; a journey in a vehicle
"He learned to drive when he was 18."
silly or nonsensical talk
"The politician’s speech was full of meaningless drivel."
a person who operates a vehicle
"The taxi driver took us to the airport."
a short private road leading from a street to a house or garage
"The car was parked in the driveway next to the garden."
the act of controlling and operating a vehicle; guiding or motivating something forward
"She loves driving along the coast on weekends."
to rain lightly with very small drops
"It began to drizzle just as we left the house."
curious or unusual in a way that provokes dry amusement
"He had a droll sense of humor that made everyone laugh."
a continuous low humming sound; an unmanned flying device
"The drone of bees filled the garden."
to bend or hang downward; to become weak or tired
"The flowers began to droop in the heat."
worthless or unwanted material; rubbish or impurities
"Most of his early writings were considered dross."
A prolonged period of abnormally low rainfall, leading to a shortage of water.
"The farmers struggled to grow crops during the drought."
Able to survive and grow despite limited water availability or drought conditions.
"Drought-resistant crops can survive in arid conditions."
to die or cause to die by being submerged in and inhaling water
"He nearly drowned while swimming in the river."
Feeling sleepy or half-asleep.
"The warm room made him feel drowsy."
A person made to do hard, menial, or dull work.
"He felt like a drudge, stuck in repetitive tasks all day."
Hard, menial, or dull work.
"She wanted to escape the drudgery of her daily routine."
a substance used as a medicine or an illegal addictive substance
"The doctor prescribed a new drug for the illness."
A retail store that sells medicines, health-related products, and sometimes cosmetics or snacks.
"I stopped by the drugstore to buy some cold medicine."
a small drum used in military or marching bands
"The drummer played a steady beat on the drumet during the parade."
long green pod vegetable from moringa tree; nutritious vegetable used in curries
"The drumstick adds a unique flavor to the traditional fish curry."
affected by alcohol to the point of losing control of one's faculties or behavior
"He was too drunk to walk straight."
free from moisture or liquid; not wet
"The clothes are dry after hanging in the sun."
