英语词汇词典 | 单词含义、定义和示例
Causing great horror or fear; very unpleasant.
"The crime scene was a ghastly sight."
the spirit of a dead person that is believed to appear to the living
"She felt as if a ghost was watching her in the dark hallway."
an extremely large and powerful being or a very large person or thing
"The company grew into a giant in the tech industry."
a large predatory freshwater fish with an elongated body and snake-like head
"The giant snake head is a fierce predator that can survive out of water for hours."
To speak rapidly and unintelligibly, typically through fear or shock.
"The frightened man began to gibber when he saw the ghost."
Unintelligible or meaningless speech or writing.
"He was so nervous that his explanation sounded like gibberish."
A gallows used for hanging criminals; historically also a post where bodies of executed criminals were displayed.
"The thief was sentenced to die on the gibbet."
a small to medium-sized tailless ape with long arms, native to the forests of Southeast Asia
"The gibbon swung gracefully through the trees using its long arms."
To make insulting or mocking remarks; to taunt.
"The fans gibed at the losing team."
Feeling dizzy or light-headed; also overly excited and frivolous.
"She felt giddy after spinning around so many times."
something given willingly to someone without payment; a present
"She gave him a beautiful gift for his birthday."
having exceptional talent or natural ability
"The gifted student solved the math problem in seconds."
Extremely large or huge in size, power, or extent.
"The company made a gigantic investment in technology."
to cover something with a thin layer of gold or to make something appear more attractive than it really is
"The craftsman gilded the frame to give it a luxurious look."
a hot-tasting root used as a spice in cooking and as medicine
"Add fresh ginger to the curry for extra flavor."
in a very careful or cautious manner
"She walked gingerly on the icy path."
a very tall African animal with a long neck and long legs
"The giraffe stretched its neck to reach the leaves on the tall tree."
a large, strong beam used to support buildings or bridges
"The steel girders held the weight of the bridge."
a female child or young woman
"The girl was playing with her friends in the park."
A woman or girl with whom someone is romantically or emotionally involved.
"He introduced his girlfriend to his family."
the measurement around the middle of something, especially a person's waist or a tree trunk
"The tree's girth measured nearly five feet."
the main or essential part of a matter; the central idea
"The gist of his speech was about unity and cooperation."
to hand over or transfer something to someone
"She will give him a gift on his birthday."
Specified or stated; already decided or certain.
"It is a given fact that hard work leads to success."
a person who gives something
"She was always a generous giver to charity."
relating to ice or glaciers; extremely cold or unfriendly
"The mountains were covered in glacial ice."
a large mass of ice that moves slowly over land
"The glacier is slowly melting due to climate change."
feeling pleased, happy, or delighted
"I am glad to see you again after so long."
to make someone happy or bring joy
"The news of her recovery gladdened everyone."
An open space in a forest or woods.
"They rested in a sunny glade after their long hike."
A man trained to fight in public contests in ancient Rome.
"The gladiator fought bravely in the arena."
A tall flowering plant with sword-shaped leaves and colorful spike-like flower clusters, popular in gardens and floral arrangements
"The gladiolus stood tall and elegant in the flower bed."
willingly and with pleasure
"I would gladly help you with your homework."
An attractive or exciting quality that makes something or someone appealing.
"The glamor of city life attracts many young people."
having glamour; attractive in an exciting way; fashionable;
"The actress looked glamorous in her designer gown at the awards ceremony."
an attractive or exciting quality that makes certain people or things seem appealing; alluring charm
"The glamour of Hollywood attracted young actors from around the world."
To take a brief or hurried look.
"She glanced at her watch before leaving the room."
To stare angrily or to shine with a harsh bright light.
"She glared at him for being late."
Extremely obvious or shining intensely.
"There was a glaring mistake in the report."
a hard, transparent material used for windows, bottles, and other objects
"She poured water into a glass and handed it to me."
objects made of glass, especially drinking glasses and decorative objects
"The wedding registry included fine glassware."
a transparent freshwater fish with a glassy appearance, popular in aquariums
"The glassy fish is known for its transparent body and peaceful nature."
to cover with a smooth, shiny surface; to coat with a glossy finish
"The chef glazed the cake with chocolate."
a person whose job is to fit glass into windows and doors
"The glazier repaired the broken window in our house."
a small or brief shining light; to shine softly
"A gleam of hope appeared in her eyes."
to collect or gather slowly and bit by bit, especially information or crops left after harvest
"The journalist gleaned facts from several sources."
speaking easily but without sincerity or depth
"The politician gave a glib answer to a serious question."
