英语词汇词典 | 单词含义、定义和示例
The process of buying and selling goods or services through the internet.
"E-commerce has revolutionized the way people shop."
messages distributed by electronic means from one computer user to another
"I sent an e-mail to my professor yesterday."
For example (from Latin 'exempli gratia').
"You should eat more fruits, e.g., apples and bananas."
every one of two or more people or things considered separately
"Each student received a certificate."
very excited and interested; keen to do something
"The children were eager to open their gifts."
with keen interest or enthusiasm; with great desire
"The children eagerly waited for the holiday to begin."
large bird of prey with powerful wings and sharp talons
"The eagle soared high above the mountains."
A young eagle.
"The eaglet waited in the nest for its mother to return."
a piece of jewelry worn on the earlobe or ear
"Her diamond earrings caught everyone's attention."
before the usual or expected time
"She arrived early to the meeting."
To designate funds, resources, or time for a particular purpose.
"The government has earmarked funds for education."
To receive money or reward in return for work or service.
"She worked hard to earn enough money for college."
A person who earns money through work or business
"She is the primary earner in her family."
showing sincere and intense conviction
"She spoke in an earnest voice about the importance of honesty."
money obtained in return for labor or services
"Her monthly earnings are enough to support her family."
a device inserted into the ear to block out noise or water
"He wore earplugs to sleep during the noisy night."
the range or distance within which a sound can be heard
"The children whispered secrets out of earshot of their parents."
extremely loud or piercing sound
"The earsplitting noise of the fire alarm startled everyone."
the planet we live on; soil or ground
"The astronauts looked back at the Earth from space."
a segmented worm that lives in soil and helps decompose organic matter
"The gardener was happy to find many earthworms in the soil."
made of earth or clay; relating to pottery or ceramic materials
"The kitchen had beautiful earthen pots for storage."
a container made of baked clay or earth, used for cooking or storing
"The earthen pot keeps water naturally cool in summer."
pottery made of clay and hardened by heat
"The shop displayed beautiful earthenware pots and bowls."
relating to the physical world as opposed to the spiritual or heavenly; worldly
"He was more concerned with earthly pleasures than spiritual matters."
a sudden shaking of the ground caused by movements within the Earth's crust or volcanic action
"A strong earthquake hit the city last night."
resembling or suggestive of earth or soil; simple, natural, and sometimes coarse
"The dish had a rich, earthy flavor from the mushrooms."
a frame for supporting an artist's canvas while painting or drawing
"The artist placed the canvas on the easel before starting to paint."
without difficulty or effort
"He solved the problem easily."
The direction from which the sun rises; one of the four cardinal points.
"The sun rises in the east."
Relating to, situated in, or characteristic of the east.
"They traveled to the eastern part of the country."
towards the east; in an eastern direction
"The river flows eastwards into the ocean."
not difficult; requiring little effort
"The exam was surprisingly easy."
a comfortable chair with arms and a back that reclines
"He relaxed in his favorite easy-chair after work."
suitable or safe for eating
"The berries are not only eatable but also quite tasty."
the act of consuming food
"They were eating dinner when the phone rang."
A person's usual pattern and preferences in food consumption.
"Developing good eating habits leads to better health."
to secretly listen to a conversation
"She stood near the door to eavesdrop on their conversation."
the movement of the tide out to sea; a time when the sea level is falling
"During ebb-tide, we could walk further out on the beach."
the quality of being cheerful, enthusiastic, and full of energy
"The teacher's ebullience inspired her students."
cheerful and full of energy
"She was ebullient after receiving the good news."
unconventional and slightly strange in behavior or appearance
"The artist was known for his eccentric style."
the quality of being unconventional or slightly strange
"His eccentricity made him both admired and misunderstood."
A member of the clergy or church official.
"The council was attended by several high-ranking ecclesiastics."
A level or rank in an organization, profession, or society.
"She quickly rose to the upper echelon of the company."
a sound that is reflected off a surface and heard again; to repeat or reflect a sound or idea.
"Her laughter echoed through the empty hall."
To repeat or resound; to be reminiscent of something.
"The words of gratitude echoed in his heart."
