英语词汇词典 | 单词含义、定义和示例
The deterioration of the environment through depletion of resources and destruction of ecosystems.
"Environmental degradation threatens biodiversity."
A social or political movement aimed at protecting the environment and promoting sustainable practices through advocacy, education, and policy changes.
"The environmental movement focuses on reducing pollution and protecting ecosystems."
A significant change in environmental conditions or ecological systems.
"The city demonstrates environmental transformation."
to imagine or picture something in the future; to visualize a possibility or goal
"She envisions a world where everyone has equal access to education."
Relating to or involving enzymes, which are proteins that catalyze biochemical reactions in living organisms.
"Enzymatic reactions regulate metabolism in the human body."
An ornamental shoulder piece on a garment, especially on the coat or jacket of a military uniform.
"The general’s uniform had a golden epaulet on each shoulder."
A variant spelling of epaulet, also meaning a shoulder ornament, especially on military uniforms.
"The officer’s epaulette shone brightly under the sunlight."
Lasting for a very short time; fleeting.
"The beauty of the sunset was ephemeral, fading within minutes."
A long narrative poem or story about heroic deeds; also used to describe something grand or impressive.
"The Iliad is considered one of the greatest epics of ancient literature."
A person who enjoys fine food and drink, often with refined taste.
"As an epicure, she always sought out the finest restaurants in the city."
relating to the enjoyment of fine food, drink, and luxury
"The chef prepared an epicurean feast for the guests."
a small circle whose center moves around the circumference of a larger one, used in ancient astronomy
"The concept of the epicycle was used to explain planetary motion."
a curve traced by a point on the circumference of a circle that rolls around the outside of another circle
"The mathematician demonstrated how to draw an epicycloid."
a widespread occurrence of an infectious disease in a community at a particular time
"The flu epidemic affected thousands of people in the city."
the outer layer of cells covering the body of an organism, especially the skin
"The epidermis protects the body from harmful bacteria."
A short, witty saying or poem that expresses an idea in a clever way.
"Oscar Wilde was famous for his sharp epigrams."
A section at the end of a book, play, or speech that serves as a conclusion.
"The author included an epilogue to explain what happened to the characters later."
A sudden realization or insight into the essence of something.
"During meditation, she had an epiphany about her life purpose."
An event or part of a story, or one installment in a series.
"The last episode of the drama was watched by millions."
Happening occasionally or in separate parts; related to episodes.
"Her interest in art was episodic, coming and going over the years."
A scholar or expert who studies the nature, sources, and limits of knowledge.
"The epistemologist debated how humans can truly know anything with certainty."
The branch of philosophy that studies the nature, origin, and scope of knowledge.
"Epistemology explores the difference between justified belief and opinion."
A letter, especially a formal or didactic one; often used for letters in the New Testament.
"He wrote a long epistle to his friend about his travels."
Related to the writing of letters; expressed in or through letters.
"The novel is written in an epistolary style, consisting of letters between characters."
A short text written on a tombstone in memory of the deceased.
"The gravestone bore an epitaph honoring the soldier’s bravery."
A descriptive phrase or word used to characterize someone or something, often as a nickname.
"He earned the epithet ‘The Great’ for his remarkable achievements."
A perfect example of a particular quality or type.
"She is the epitome of kindness."
An outbreak of disease affecting many animals of one kind at the same time.
"The farmer feared an epizootic might wipe out his cattle."
A period of time in history or a person's life, typically one marked by notable events or characteristics.
"The invention of the internet marked a new epoch in human history."
A form of lyric poem written in couplets, often following a strophe and antistrophe in classical Greek poetry.
"The poet concluded his ode with a striking epode."
A person after whom a discovery, invention, place, or other thing is named.
"Sandwich is an eponym named after the Earl of Sandwich."
Calm and even-tempered; not easily disturbed or angered.
"She remained equable even in stressful situations."
being the same in quantity, size, degree, or value
"All citizens should have equal rights under the law."
the state of being equal, especially in rights, status, and opportunities
"The organization works to promote gender equality in the workplace."
To make equal or level in status, value, or amount.
"The team equalized the score in the last minute."
in an equal or fair way; to the same degree
"The prize money was equally divided among the winners."
Calmness and composure, especially in a difficult situation.
"He faced the criticism with equanimity."
To consider as equal or equivalent.
"Many people equate wealth with success."
a mathematical statement that shows the equality of two expressions
"He solved the equation to find the value of x."
Relating to horse riding or horseback riders.
"She won several equestrian competitions."
A state of balance or stability between opposing forces.
"The economy is finally moving towards equilibrium."
Relating to or resembling a horse.
"The veterinarian specialized in equine medicine."
The time or date when day and night are of equal length, occurring twice a year.
"The spring equinox marks the beginning of longer days."
to provide someone or something with the necessary items or skills for a task
"The school equipped its students with modern technology."
Equipment or a carriage with its accessories.
"The nobleman arrived in a grand equipage."
the necessary tools, machines, or other items needed for a particular purpose
"The laboratory bought new equipment for research."
A state of balance or equilibrium.
"Her calmness created an equipoise in the heated debate."
Fair and impartial.
"The judge made an equitable decision."
The quality of being fair and impartial; ownership interest in a company or property.
"She invested in the company to gain equity."
