英语词汇词典 | 单词含义、定义和示例
All of the people born and living at about the same time, regarded collectively.
"The family tree spans several generations."
characteristic of or relating to a whole group or class; not specific
"This medicine is available in generic form."
the quality of being kind and willing to give more than necessary
"Her generosity impressed everyone at the event."
willing to give or share more than is necessary; kind and giving
"She is very generous with her time and money."
in a kind, giving, or unselfish manner; in a plentiful or abundant way
"She generously donated money to help the poor."
the origin or beginning of something
"The book explores the genesis of modern technology."
relating to genes or heredity
"The disease is caused by a genetic mutation."
The process of altering the genetic code of plants or animals.
"Genetic modification enhances crop resistance to pests and diseases."
The study of heredity and the variation of inherited characteristics.
"Genetics plays a pivotal role in healthcare advancements."
friendly, cheerful, and pleasant
"She greeted us with a genial smile."
the quality of being friendly and cheerful
"His geniality made him popular among his colleagues."
relating to the reproductive organs
"The doctor explained the importance of genital hygiene."
relating to or denoting a case of nouns and pronouns indicating possession
"In English, the genitive case is often shown with an apostrophe and 's'."
a person with exceptional intellectual or creative ability
"Einstein was a scientific genius."
the deliberate killing of a large number of people from a particular nation or ethnic group with the aim of destroying that nation or group
"The genocide in Rwanda led to the deaths of hundreds of thousands."
a style or category of art, music, or literature
"Romance is her favorite genre of movies."
Polite, refined, or respectable, often in an affected or exaggerated way
"She spoke in a genteel manner that impressed the guests."
A person who is not Jewish
"The synagogue welcomed both Jews and Gentiles."
Social superiority demonstrated by polite manners, refinement, or respectability
"His speech revealed an air of gentility."
Kind, mild, or tender in nature or behavior
"He was always gentle with children."
a man who is polite, courteous, and honorable
"He opened the door for her like a true gentleman."
in a kind, careful, or soft way
"She gently placed the baby in the crib."
People of good social position, usually of high birth or wealthy landowners
"The gentry of the town gathered for the annual ball."
real and authentic; not fake or artificial
"This is a genuine leather bag."
in a truthful and sincere way
"She genuinely cares about the environment."
a category in biological classification ranking above species and below family
"The tiger belongs to the genus Panthera."
relating to geography; connected with the physical features, location, or characteristics of the Earth or a particular area
"The country’s geographical position makes it an important trading hub."
the study of the Earth’s physical features, climates, populations, and the relationships between people and their environments
"She studies geography to understand how landscapes and human societies interact."
The arrangement and composition of rocks, minerals, and landforms in the Earth's crust.
"Scientists will study the Moon's geological structure."
the science that deals with the Earth's physical structure and substances
"She studied geology to understand earthquakes."
A society or community where elderly people make up a large proportion of the population
"A geriatric society demands specialized healthcare systems."
the branch of medicine dealing with the health and care of old people
"He specialized in geriatrics to care for the elderly."
a microscopic organism, especially one that causes disease
"Washing your hands helps prevent the spread of germs."
relating to Germany, its people, or its language
"She is learning German to study abroad."
Relevant and appropriate to the subject being considered.
"Her comments were not germane to the discussion."
Relating to the earliest stage of development.
"The idea was still in its germinal stage."
To begin to grow or develop, especially referring to a seed.
"The seeds germinate quickly in moist soil."
A system of government or control by old people.
"The country was seen as a gerontocracy, dominated by elderly leaders."
The scientific study of old age and the process of aging.
"She chose to specialize in gerontology after completing medical school."
to manipulate the boundaries of an electoral constituency to favor one party or class
"The ruling party was accused of trying to gerrymander the districts to secure more seats."
to carry and develop in the womb during pregnancy; to develop an idea over a period of time
"The mother whale gestates her calf for over a year."
the process of carrying or being carried in the womb between conception and birth; the development of an idea or plan
"The gestation period of an elephant is nearly two years."
to use gestures, especially dramatic ones, instead of speaking or to emphasize one's words
"He gesticulated wildly to get their attention."
a gesture, especially a dramatic one, used instead of speaking or to emphasize speech
"His speech was full of passionate gesticulations."
Expressive hand or body movements while speaking to convey thoughts or emotions
"His energetic gesticulations made the speech more engaging."
A movement of part of the body, especially the hands or head, to express an idea or meaning.
"She made a friendly gesture to welcome the guests."
Body movements, especially of hands, face, or body when speaking.
"Effective gestures add emphasis to a speech."
A natural hot spring that intermittently ejects a column of water and steam into the air.
"The geyser erupted, shooting water high into the sky."
