英语词汇词典 | 单词含义、定义和示例
Vehicles that can travel both on roads and in the air.
"Flying cars could soon solve urban traffic congestion."
any animal that has the ability to fly through the air
"Birds, bats, and insects are all examples of flying creatures."
a yellow flowering plant with leaves shaped like a horse's hoof, also known as coltsfoot
"The foal-foot plant grows wild in many meadows and is often the first flower to bloom in spring."
to direct attention or effort on something specific
"She needs to focus on her studies."
A technique of monitoring and maintaining attention on specific tasks or goals.
"Proper focus tracking improves productivity."
Directing a great deal of attention or effort toward a particular activity, situation, or person.
"Staying focused during work hours enhances productivity."
food for livestock such as cattle, horses, or sheep; also something considered of little value but used to supply a demand
"The farmer stored enough fodder for the cattle to last through winter."
having an offensive, unpleasant smell
"The foetid smell from the garbage made it hard to breathe."
Full of or covered with fog; unclear or hazy.
"The mountain road was dangerous on the foggy morning."
A minor weakness or eccentricity in someone's character.
"She loved him despite his little foibles."
To prevent something (especially a plan) from succeeding.
"The police foiled the robbery attempt."
To impose something unwelcome or unnecessary on someone.
"He tried to foist his old books onto his friends."
a container or directory used to store and organize papers or digital files
"I saved all the photos in a separate folder."
The leaves of a plant, collectively.
"The autumn foliage looked stunning in the park."
A sheet of paper folded once to form two leaves (four pages) of a book; also a term for a large book or manuscript.
"The library houses an ancient Shakespeare folio."
people in general, often referring to a group or community
"Country folk often live a simple life."
The traditional beliefs, customs, stories, songs, and practices of a community, passed down through generations.
"Bangladeshi folk-lore is rich with myths and legends."
to move behind someone or something; to go after or come after
"The children followed their teacher into the classroom."
a group of supporters or people who admire something or someone
"The singer has a large following around the world."
To instigate or stir up (an undesirable or violent sentiment or course of action).
"The rebel leader tried to foment unrest among the people."
The action of instigating or stirring up; also the application of warm substances to the body to ease pain.
"His speech led to the fomentation of violence in the region."
having a strong liking or affection for something or someone
"She is fond of painting and spends hours in front of her canvas."
To stroke or caress lovingly or gently.
"She fondled the kitten gently in her lap."
any nutritious substance that people or animals eat or drink to maintain life and growth
"Rice is a common food in Asia."
a silly or stupid person; to trick someone
"He felt like a fool after believing the prank."
Silly or foolish behavior or actions.
"His constant foolery made the meeting hard to take seriously."
Recklessly bold or rash; taking foolish risks.
"It was foolhardy of him to climb the mountain without proper gear."
showing a lack of good sense or judgment
"It was foolish to go out without an umbrella in the storm."
Designed to be very easy to use or understand, leaving no possibility of failure or error.
"The new software has a foolproof installation process."
The lower extremity of the leg below the ankle, used for standing and walking.
"He injured his foot while playing basketball."
A note of reference, explanation, or comment placed at the bottom of a page.
"The author included a foot-note to explain the historical context."
a recorded film or video, especially one that is used for news or documentaries
"The footage of the protest was shown on television all day."
A team sport played with a ball that is kicked or carried to score points.
"They watched a football match on TV."
Free to go anywhere or do anything; not tied down by responsibilities.
"After graduating, he felt footloose and ready to explore the world."
Foolish or excessive concern with one's appearance or manners; pretentious behavior.
"His obsession with fashion was dismissed as mere foppery."
Excessively concerned with clothes and appearance in a vain or foolish way.
"He looked rather foppish in his brightly colored suit."
To search widely for food or provisions.
"The villagers foraged in the forest for edible plants."
A sudden short attack or attempt, especially into new activity or territory.
"The company made its first foray into the international market."
To refrain from doing something; to show patience or self-control.
"She forbore from commenting on his mistake."
Patient self-control; restraint and tolerance, especially in difficult situations.
"She showed remarkable forbearance during the heated argument."
to order someone not to do something
"The school forbids smoking on campus."
not allowed; prohibited; banned
"Smoking is strictly forbidden in this building."
In addition; besides (archaic Scottish/English word).
"He is kind and generous, and wise forby."
Strength, energy, or power; to make someone do something against their will.
"The police used force to control the crowd."
Done by force; using physical strength or power.
"The police made a forcible entry into the house."
