英语词汇词典 | 单词含义、定义和示例
Equal in value, function, meaning, or effect.
"One euro is roughly equivalent to one dollar."
Open to more than one interpretation; ambiguous.
"His equivocal answer confused everyone."
To speak ambiguously or avoid giving a clear answer.
"The politician equivocated when asked about the scandal."
The use of ambiguous language to conceal the truth or to avoid committing oneself.
"The politician’s equivocation frustrated voters who wanted a clear answer."
To completely destroy or eliminate something harmful.
"Scientists are working hard to eradicate malaria."
The complete destruction or elimination of something unwanted.
"Carbon eradication is a key goal of the project."
to remove completely; to delete or wipe out
"Use an eraser to erase the pencil marks."
to build or construct something upright
"The workers erected a new building in the city center."
To build; construct; set up in a vertical position.
"The workers were erecting a new building downtown."
Designed for efficiency and comfort in the working environment.
"The office chairs are designed to be ergonomic."
to gradually wear away or destroy by natural forces such as water, wind, or chemical action
"The coastline has begun to erode due to constant waves."
the process of wearing away rock, soil, or land by wind, water, or ice
"Coastal erosion has caused significant damage to the shoreline over the years."
relating to or tending to arouse sexual desire or excitement
"The novel contained several erotic scenes."
behaving wrongly or straying from the proper course or standards
"The teacher disciplined the errant student."
not regular or consistent; unpredictable in behavior or movement
"His erratic driving scared the passengers."
containing or based on error; incorrect or mistaken
"The report was filled with erroneous assumptions."
A mistake or inaccuracy in action, thought, or judgment.
"The report contained a major error in the data analysis."
made or used as a substitute, typically an inferior one
"The cheap shoes were made of ersatz leather."
former or in the past
"They were erstwhile friends but no longer speak."
having or showing great knowledge or learning
"The professor gave an erudite lecture on philosophy."
extensive knowledge acquired through reading and study
"Her erudition was evident in her detailed analysis of the text."
to burst forth suddenly and violently
"The volcano erupted after centuries of dormancy."
a sudden violent occurrence or outburst; volcanic explosion
"The volcanic eruption forced thousands of people to evacuate the area."
to increase rapidly or make something become more intense or serious
"The conflict began to escalate after the negotiations failed."
A rapid increase; a rise.
"The escalation of production costs impacts profitability."
an adventurous, exciting, or reckless act
"Their summer escapade included camping and mountain climbing."
To break free from confinement or control; to get away.
"The prisoner tried to escape from jail."
to deliberately avoid or abstain from something
"She chose to eschew junk food for a healthier diet."
to accompany someone; to guide or protect while going somewhere
"The guard escorted the visitor to the office."
a shield or emblem bearing a coat of arms
"The family crest was displayed on the escutcheon above the fireplace."
intended for or understood by only a small number of people with special knowledge
"The professor gave an esoteric lecture on ancient philosophy."
Particularly remarkable or significant; distinguished from others
"This is an especial opportunity you should not miss."
Used to single out one person, thing, or situation over all others.
"I love all kinds of fruit, especially mangoes."
The practice of spying or using spies to gather secret information, usually for political or military purposes.
"The agent was arrested on charges of espionage against the state."
To adopt or support a cause, belief, or way of life.
"She espoused the philosophy of nonviolence throughout her career."
A feeling of pride, fellowship, and loyalty shared by members of a group.
"The team's esprit de corps was evident in their cooperative effort."
To catch sight of or notice something, especially from a distance.
"From the hilltop, she espied a small village in the valley."
A title of respect often used after a man's name, especially for lawyers in the United States.
"John Smith, Esquire, will be representing the client in court."
A short piece of writing on a particular subject.
"She wrote an essay about climate change."
The intrinsic nature or indispensable quality of something that determines its character.
"The essence of democracy is freedom of speech."
Absolutely necessary; extremely important.
"Water is essential for life."
Used to emphasize the basic or fundamental nature of something.
"The two plans are essentially the same."
To set up, create, or bring into existence something on a firm basis.
"The company plans to establish a new office in Dhaka."
Set up on a firm or permanent basis; having existed for a long time and therefore recognized.
"BPSC was established in 1972."
An organization, business, or system; the act of setting something up.
"The restaurant is a new establishment in town."
Respect and admiration, typically for a person.
"She is held in high esteem by her colleagues."
respected and admired; held in high regard
"He is an esteemed professor at the university."
