英语词汇词典 | 单词含义、定义和示例
A magical or medicinal potion believed to cure illnesses or grant immortality.
"The old legend spoke of an elixir that could grant eternal youth."
Relating to the reign of Queen Elizabeth I of England (1558–1603), especially the style of that period.
"Shakespeare wrote many of his plays during the Elizabethan era."
The omission of words in a sentence, represented by three dots (...).
"The writer used an ellipsis to show that part of the quote was omitted."
Having the shape of an ellipse; also, a style of speech that is concise and sometimes obscure.
"The planet follows an elliptical orbit around the sun."
The skill of clear and expressive speech, especially in public speaking.
"She improved her elocution through constant practice."
to run away secretly in order to get married, especially without parental consent
"The young couple decided to elope to another city."
the art of using fluent, persuasive, and effective speech or writing
"Her eloquence impressed the entire audience."
fluent or persuasive in speaking or writing
"He gave an eloquent speech on human rights."
In addition; besides.
"Is there anything else you need?"
In, at, or to some other place.
"If you can’t find it here, try looking elsewhere."
to make something clear; to explain
"The teacher tried to elucidate the complex theory."
to escape from or avoid something, especially in a skillful or clever way
"The thief managed to elude the police."
The act of escaping or avoiding something, especially by cleverness or trickery.
"His constant elusion of responsibility frustrated his colleagues."
Difficult to find, catch, or achieve; hard to understand or define.
"The solution to the problem proved elusive."
Relating to or characteristic of paradise; delightful and heavenly.
"They spent an elysian week on the quiet island."
A place or state of perfect happiness; in Greek mythology, the afterlife paradise.
"For her, the garden was a personal elysium."
To make abnormally thin or weak, usually because of illness or lack of food.
"The prisoners were emaciated after months without proper food."
Abnormally thin or weak, usually due to illness or lack of food.
"The emaciated dog was rescued from the abandoned house."
To come out or spread from a source.
"A sweet fragrance emanated from the garden."
To free from restraint, control, or the power of another; to liberate.
"The movement aimed to emancipate slaves from oppression."
the fact or process of being set free from legal, social, or political restrictions
"The emancipation of slaves was a significant moment in American history."
To make someone weaker or less effective; to deprive of strength or vigor.
"The constant criticism emasculated his confidence."
An official ban on trade or other commercial activity with a particular country.
"The government imposed an embargo on weapons exports."
to begin a journey, project, or activity
"She decided to embark on a new career in medicine."
Beginning a journey or enterprise.
"The group is embarking on a long journey."
feeling awkward, ashamed, or self-conscious about something
"He felt embarrassed when he forgot her name."
causing shame or awkwardness; uncomfortable; humiliating
"It was embarrassing when I forgot her name."
a feeling of self-consciousness, shame, or awkwardness
"Her face turned red with embarrassment after the mistake."
the official residence or offices of an ambassador
"He works at the French embassy in Dhaka."
to fix something firmly into a surrounding mass or context
"The journalist was embedded with the military unit."
to make something more attractive by adding decorative details or features
"She embellished her story with unnecessary details."
The act of dishonestly taking money or property entrusted to one's care.
"The accountant was arrested for embezzlement of company funds."
To make someone resentful or angry; to cause bitterness.
"The unfair treatment embittered the employees."
To decorate or display something in a noticeable or impressive way.
"The team's logo was emblazoned on their uniforms."
A symbolic object, design, or figure representing an idea, group, or identity.
"The dove is an emblem of peace."
To give tangible or visible form to an idea, quality, or feeling.
"She embodies the spirit of generosity."
to give someone the courage or confidence to do something
"Her success emboldened her to take more risks."
the sudden blockage of a blood vessel by a clot or other foreign matter
"The patient suffered a fatal pulmonary embolism."
to decorate a surface with a raised design or pattern
"The invitation card was embossed with golden letters."
to hold someone closely in your arms, or to accept or support something willingly
"They embraced each other after a long separation."
to decorate fabric with patterns using a needle and thread
"She embroidered flowers on the pillowcase."
to involve someone deeply in a conflict, argument, or difficult situation
"The politician was embroiled in a major corruption scandal."
being deeply involved in a difficult situation, conflict, or scandal
"She found herself embroiled in a heated family dispute."
in an early or undeveloped stage; relating to an embryo
"The project is still in its embryonic stage."
to correct or revise a text, especially for errors
"The editor emended the manuscript before publication."
a correction or improvement made to a text
"The article required several emendations before it was ready for print."
a bright green precious stone used in jewelry
"The emerald necklace sparkled in the sunlight."
