英语词汇词典 | 单词含义、定义和示例
Extremely large; enormous.
"They served a gargantuan meal at the feast."
A carved stone figure, often of a grotesque creature, on a building, typically used as a spout to carry water away.
"The ancient cathedral had gargoyles on every corner."
Excessively bright and showy, often in a tasteless or unattractive way.
"The room was decorated with garish neon lights."
a wreath of flowers and leaves, worn on the head or hung as decoration
"The bride wore a beautiful floral garland during the traditional ceremony."
A strong-smelling plant used as a seasoning in cooking.
"She added garlic to the curry."
An item of clothing.
"She bought a new garment for the party."
To gather or collect, especially information, support, or approval.
"The politician garnered support from young voters."
To decorate food with small items for added flavor or visual appeal.
"She garnished the dish with fresh coriander leaves."
A body of troops stationed in a particular location, usually to defend it.
"The garrison defended the fortress against the invaders."
A method of execution by strangulation, or to strangle someone with a cord or wire.
"The assassin attempted to garrote his target in the alley."
Excessive talkativeness, especially about trivial matters.
"His garrulity made it hard to focus during the meeting."
Excessively talkative, especially on trivial matters.
"The garrulous neighbor kept everyone awake with his stories."
Extravagant boasting or bragging.
"His endless gasconade made him unpopular among his peers."
Relating to or having the form of gas.
"Carbon dioxide is a gaseous substance."
The process of converting solid or liquid fuel into gas.
"Gasification is widely used to produce fuel gas from coal."
a liquid fuel made from petroleum, used mainly to power engines in vehicles
"The price of gasoline has increased significantly this month."
Relating to the stomach.
"She was prescribed medicine for her gastric problems."
Inflammation of the lining of the stomach.
"The doctor diagnosed him with gastritis after his endoscopy."
Relating to the stomach and intestines.
"Spicy food can cause gastrointestinal issues."
The art or science of good eating and fine cuisine.
"Paris is famous for its rich tradition of gastronomy."
A movable barrier that opens and closes to allow or prevent entry through an opening.
"She closed the gate behind her as she left the garden."
an entrance or opening that provides access to a place; a means of achieving a particular state or condition
"The ancient stone gateway served as the entrance to the magnificent palace."
to bring people or things together; to collect
"They gathered around the fire to keep warm."
a meeting or assembly of people for a particular purpose
"We attended a family gathering last weekend."
lacking social grace, sensitivity, or tact; awkward
"His gauche remarks embarrassed everyone at the dinner party."
excessively showy or flashy, often in a tasteless way
"She wore a gaudy necklace that clashed with her elegant dress."
to measure, estimate, or determine the magnitude, amount, or capacity of something
"The mechanic gauged the pressure in the car tires."
extremely thin, bony, and haggard in appearance, often due to hunger or illness
"After weeks of illness, he looked pale and gaunt."
a protective glove; a challenge or trial; to 'throw down the gauntlet' means to issue a challenge
"The knight threw down his gauntlet as a sign of challenge."
A small ceremonial mallet used by a judge or an auctioneer to signal attention or mark a decision.
"The judge struck the gavel to call the court to order."
To stare openly and rudely.
"Tourists gawked at the celebrity walking down the street."
Awkward and clumsy in appearance or behavior.
"The teenager felt gawky in his oversized suit."
An official journal, newspaper, or publication, especially one issued by a government.
"The law was published in the government gazette."
Equipment or apparatus for a particular purpose; also a toothed wheel in machinery.
"The climber packed all his gear before starting the journey."
A French police officer, especially a member of a military-style police force.
"The gendarme stopped the car for a routine check."
The state of being male, female, or another identity as recognized socially or culturally.
"The survey asked about participants' age and gender."
A unit of heredity in living organisms, transferred from parent to offspring, determining traits.
"Eye color is influenced by genes inherited from parents."
A person who studies or traces the history of families and their lineages.
"The genealogist uncovered records dating back to the 18th century."
The study and tracing of lines of descent or family history.
"She spent years researching her family's genealogy."
Relating to all or most people, things, or situations; not specific.
"He made a general comment about the project."
A vague, non-specific statement or principle that applies broadly.
"The speech was full of generalities and lacked concrete details."
To make a broad statement by inferring from specific cases.
"It is wrong to generalize based on a few experiences."
in most cases; usually; as a rule
"He generally arrives at work before 9 a.m."
all the people born and living at about the same time; the process of producing something
"The younger generation is more comfortable with technology."
