英语词汇词典 | 单词含义、定义和示例
dried chili peppers used as spice for adding heat to food
"The recipe calls for two dry chillies to make it spicy."
fish that has been preserved by drying in the sun or by other dehydration methods
"Dry fish is a popular preserved food in many coastal regions."
dehydrated amla fruit, rich in vitamin C and used for medicinal and culinary purposes
"Dry goose berry powder is excellent for hair growth."
a tangy powder made from dried raw mangoes, used as a spice in Indian cuisine
"The chef sprinkled dry mango powder over the chaat for extra tanginess."
having two parts or elements; two in one
"The dual nature of the problem required careful consideration."
Hesitating or doubting; not to be relied upon.
"She gave him a dubious look after hearing his excuse."
a waterbird with a broad bill and webbed feet; to lower the head or body quickly to avoid something
"He ducked to avoid the flying ball."
capable of being stretched into a thin wire without breaking; easily influenced
"Gold is a very ductile metal."
an older woman acting as a governess or chaperone, especially in Spanish families
"The young lady was accompanied by a duenna during the festival."
a musical performance by two singers or instrumentalists
"They sang a beautiful duet together on stage."
sweet and soothing (often used ironically)
"She was enchanted by his dulcet voice."
lacking brightness, vividness, or interest; boring or not sharp
"The lecture was so dull that many students fell asleep."
a slow or stupid person
"He was considered a dullard by his classmates."
lacking intelligence or unable to speak
"He made a dumb mistake during the exam."
to greatly astonish or shock someone so they are temporarily speechless
"The magician's trick dumbfounded the audience."
a model or replica of a human used for practice, display, or testing; also a term for a foolish person
"The tailor used a dummy to display the dress."
A hill or ridge of sand formed by the wind, usually found in deserts or near beaches.
"The children played on the sand dune by the beach."
a pair of people or things, especially in music or entertainment
"The musical duo performed their latest hit at the concert."
A house or apartment divided into two separate residences.
"They live in a duplex near the city center."
Deceitful; deliberately deceptive or dishonest.
"The politician was criticized for his duplicitous statements."
Deceitfulness or double-dealing; dishonesty.
"Her duplicity was revealed during the investigation."
the ability to withstand wear, pressure, or damage; lasting quality
"The durability of the new smartphone impressed customers with its resistance."
able to withstand wear, pressure, or damage; lasting; strong
"This durable fabric will last for many years."
imprisonment or confinement
"The prisoner spent years in durance before his release."
the length of time that something continues
"The meeting lasted for the duration of two hours."
threats, violence, or pressure used to force someone to do something
"She signed the contract under duress."
a large spiky tropical fruit known for its strong smell and creamy custard-like flesh
"Durian is known as the king of fruits in Southeast Asia despite its pungent odor."
throughout the course of a period of time
"I fell asleep during the movie."
the period of the day when daylight is fading; twilight
"They walked along the beach during dusk, watching the sunset."
fine, dry particles of matter or to clean by removing such particles
"The old books were covered in dust."
a container for holding waste or garbage before disposal
"Please throw the paper into the dustbin after use."
covered with or full of dust; dry and dull from lack of moisture or use
"The old bookshelf was dusty after years of neglect."
relating to the Netherlands, its people, or their language
"She enjoys Dutch paintings from the 17th century."
dutiful; obedient and respectful
"The duteous child always followed her parents’ instructions."
subject to customs duty or tax
"Imported electronics are often dutiable at the border."
Willingly obedient and responsible in performing one's duty.
"She is a dutiful daughter who always takes care of her parents."
a moral or legal obligation; a responsibility
"It is our duty to protect the environment."
a person, animal, or plant much smaller than average
"Snow White lived with seven dwarfs."
To live in or occupy a place; to think or talk about something at length.
"They dwell in a small cottage near the river."
To gradually decrease in size, amount, or strength.
"Their savings began to dwindle after months of unemployment."
Gradually reducing in number, size, or strength.
"The villagers relied on dwindling water supplies."
to stop living; approaching death
"The old man was dying peacefully in his sleep."
