英语词汇词典 | 单词含义、定义和示例
A person who annoys or criticizes others to stimulate change or provoke action.
"The journalist was a gadfly, constantly questioning the government's policies."
A small mechanical or electronic device with a particular function, often novel or useful.
"He loves buying the latest kitchen gadgets."
A social blunder or mistake; also a hook or device used in fishing or theater.
"He made a major gaff during the meeting by forgetting the client's name."
An unintentional act or remark causing embarrassment; a blunder.
"The politician's gaffe quickly spread on social media."
The state of being cheerful, lively, or full of fun.
"The festival was full of music, laughter, and gaiety."
In a cheerful or lively way.
"Children ran gaily through the garden."
to obtain or achieve something, often an advantage or benefit
"She gained valuable experience from her internship."
To deny, contradict, or speak against.
"No one could gainsay the evidence presented in court."
Of or relating to a galaxy or galaxies.
"The galactic phenomena observed by the telescope were mesmerizing."
Large collections of stars, gas, and dust held together by gravity.
"Distant galaxies hold clues about the early universe."
A massive system of stars, gas, dust, and dark matter bound together by gravity.
"The Milky Way is the galaxy that contains our solar system."
Brave, heroic, or chivalrous.
"The gallant firefighter saved the child from the burning building."
A large sailing ship used mainly by Europeans from the 16th to 18th centuries.
"The Spanish galleon carried treasures across the Atlantic."
A room or building for the display or sale of works of art.
"The gallery showcased modern paintings by local artists."
A low, flat ship used in ancient times, often with sails and oars; also, a kitchen on a ship or aircraft.
"The galley was filled with the smell of freshly cooked food."
a unit of measurement for liquid capacity, equal to 4 quarts or approximately 3.8 liters
"He bought a gallon of milk."
A structure used for hanging criminals who have been sentenced to death.
"The criminal was led to the gallows at dawn."
In large amounts; abundant or plentiful.
"There were books galore in the old library."
Relating to electricity produced by chemical action; sudden and dramatic.
"The news had a galvanic effect on the audience."
Electricity produced by chemical action, especially in a battery; the therapeutic use of electricity in medicine.
"Galvanism played a key role in early experiments with electricity."
a calculated move or remark intended to gain an advantage, especially in chess or conversation
"His opening gambit in the debate caught everyone by surprise."
to risk money or resources on an uncertain outcome, often in games of chance
"He decided to gamble all his savings on the risky venture."
a person who gambles regularly, typically someone who cannot resist the urge to gamble
"The experienced gambler knew when to fold his cards and when to bet big."
the activity of betting money or valuables on an outcome, often involving risk
"He got addicted to gambling at the casino."
to run or jump about playfully
"The lambs gamboled in the field under the sun."
An activity or sport played for amusement, competition, or skill.
"They played a football game in the afternoon."
in a brave, spirited, or determined manner
"She gamely accepted the challenge despite the difficulties."
The tactical aspects of a game, such as its plot and the way it is played.
"The team's gameplay was innovative."
A person who plays games, especially one who plays them skillfully or professionally.
"The old tavern was filled with gamesters competing in cards and dice."
The complete range or scope of something.
"Her emotions ran the gamut from joy to sorrow in just a few minutes."
male goose
"The gander protected his family from the approaching dog."
An organized group of people, often involved in crime or violence.
"The gang was arrested by the police last night."
a small freshwater fish species found in the Ganges river system, known for its leaf-like appearance
"The Gangetic Leaf Fish is commonly found in the rivers of Bangladesh."
Tall, thin, and awkward in movement or appearance.
"The gangly teenager stumbled while trying to dance."
The death of body tissue due to lack of blood supply or infection.
"If untreated, the wound may lead to gangrene."
To stare with an open mouth in wonder or shock; to open wide.
"The tourists gaped at the towering skyscraper."
A building or space for housing cars or vehicles.
"He parked his car in the garage."
waste material; things that are no longer useful or wanted
"Please take out the garbage before it starts to smell."
To reproduce a message in a confused, distorted, or unclear way.
"The poor phone connection garbled his words."
Describes speech or text that is distorted or unclear.
"The radio broadcast was full of garbled messages."
A piece of ground where flowers, vegetables, or plants are grown.
"She grows roses in her garden."
a person who tends and cultivates a garden
"The gardener planted beautiful flowers in the backyard."
a white or yellow fragrant flower with waxy petals
"The gardenia bush produced beautiful white flowers with a lovely scent."
