英语词汇词典 | 单词含义、定义和示例
a senior naval officer entitled to fly a flag to mark the command
"The flag-officer reviewed the fleet before the ceremony."
to whip or flog someone, either literally or as a form of punishment or self-discipline
"In history, some monks would flagellate themselves as penance."
becoming tired, weaker, or less enthusiastic
"After hours of work, his energy was flagging."
shockingly noticeable or evident; glaringly wrong
"It was a flagrant violation of the rules."
A piece of cloth or similar material, typically oblong or square, attachable by one edge to a pole or rope.
"The streets were decorated with national flags."
to wave or swing something about wildly; to thrash about
"He flailed his arms to keep afloat in the water."
a natural talent or ability; distinctive elegance or style
"She has a flair for painting that sets her apart."
showy, strikingly bold or colorful; confident and lively
"His flamboyant style drew everyone's attention at the party."
A hot glowing body of ignited gas that is generated by something on fire.
"The flame from the candle lit up the dark room."
a soft woven fabric, typically made of wool or cotton and slightly milled and raised
"He wore a warm flannel shirt in winter."
to shine or appear suddenly and brightly for a short time
"Lightning flashed across the night sky."
Cards containing small amounts of information, held up for students to see, as an aid to learning.
"Flashcards help in quick memorization."
ostentatious or showy in a way that attracts attention
"He drove a flashy sports car through the city streets."
Smooth and level, without raised areas or curves.
"The road ahead was completely flat."
a type of fish with a flattened body that lives on the sea floor
"Flat fish like sole and flounder are excellent for grilling."
to praise excessively or insincerely to gain favor
"He tried to flatter his boss to get a promotion."
a person who lavishes praise, often insincerely and in order to gain advantage
"The king was surrounded by flatterers who only told him what he wanted to hear."
excessive and insincere praise, given especially to further one's own interests
"His constant flattery made everyone suspicious of his true motives."
the accumulation of gas in the digestive system; excessive gas in the stomach or intestines
"Eating beans can sometimes cause flatulence."
to show off something proudly, often to attract attention
"She likes to flaunt her new jewelry at parties."
The distinctive taste of a food or drink.
"This ice cream has a delicious mango flavor."
the distinctive taste of a food or drink; a particular quality or atmosphere
"The soup had a rich flavour of herbs and spices from the garden."
having a mistake or fault that reduces its value or quality
"The flawed design of the car led to a recall."
perfect; without any defects or faults; immaculate
"Her flawless performance earned her a standing ovation."
a plant whose fibers are used to make linen and whose seeds are edible
"Flax is often used in making linen fabrics."
to strip off the skin of something or criticize severely
"The chef flayed the fish before cooking it."
a small spot or mark, often of a different color
"There was a fleck of paint on the floor."
The act of bending or the state of being bent, especially of a limb or joint.
"The doctor tested the patient's knee flection during the examination."
To develop wing feathers large enough for flight; to bring up until able to fly.
"The young birds will fledge in a few weeks."
A young bird that has just developed its feathers and is learning to fly; a beginner.
"The fledgeling was trying hard to take its first flight."
A young bird just learning to fly; also used for a person or organization that is inexperienced or new.
"The fledgling company is growing rapidly despite challenges."
a group of ships, vehicles, or aircraft operating together under one command
"The navy deployed its entire fleet for the exercise."
lasting for a very short time
"She had a fleeting smile before she left."
the soft substance consisting of muscle and fat that is found between the skin and bones of animals or humans
"The wound cut deep into the flesh of his arm."
the ability to bend easily without breaking or to adapt to new situations
"Flexibility is essential for success in a changing work environment."
able to bend easily without breaking; adaptable to change
"Yoga helps to make the body more flexible."
to move or cause to move with a sudden quick motion
"He flicked the switch to turn on the light."
to shine unsteadily or waver between light and dark
"The candle flickered in the wind."
the act of flying, typically through the air; or a scheduled trip by an aircraft
"Our flight to London was delayed due to bad weather."
unstable, impulsive, or easily distracted; lacking seriousness or stability
"She’s too flighty to stick with one job for long."
weak, fragile, or lacking in strength; not convincing
"The chair was too flimsy to support his weight."
to suddenly move back or away due to fear or pain
"He didn’t flinch when the doctor gave him the injection."
to turn over quickly or suddenly; to toss lightly
"She flipped the pancake in the pan."
lack of seriousness; showing a disrespectful or trivial attitude
"His flippancy during the meeting offended his colleagues."
not showing a serious or respectful attitude
"His flippant remarks annoyed the teacher."
