英语词汇词典 | 单词含义、定义和示例
Focused on achieving specific objectives or targets; driven by clear aims.
"Being goal-oriented is crucial for achieving success."
The process of identifying something that you want to accomplish and establishing measurable objectives to achieve it.
"Effective goal-setting helps individuals stay focused and motivated."
An aim or desired result; something that you want to achieve.
"Setting clear goals helps in achieving success."
to eat something quickly and greedily
"The children gobbled their food in minutes."
to stare with wide open eyes, often in surprise or wonder
"The tourists goggled at the tall skyscrapers."
a yellow precious metal used in jewelry and as money
"The ring was made of pure gold."
a small ornamental freshwater fish with golden or orange coloration, commonly kept as a pet
"The goldfish swam in circles around its glass bowl."
a circular band of gold worn as jewelry, typically on a finger
"He gave her a beautiful gold ring for their anniversary."
to avoid work or duty; a person who shirks responsibility
"He was accused of goldbricking while the rest of the team worked hard."
made of or resembling gold; precious or excellent
"This is a golden opportunity to learn new skills."
A beautiful species of butterfly with golden coloration, symbolizing beauty and nature.
"The Golden Butterfly is a symbol of beauty and nature."
A tropical tree with bright orange-red flowers, also known as flame tree or royal poinciana
"The goldmohur tree bloomed beautifully in the summer heat."
a person who makes or repairs articles of gold
"The goldsmith crafted a beautiful wedding ring."
A game in which players use clubs to hit a ball into a series of holes on a course in as few strokes as possible.
"He spends his weekends playing golf with his friends."
Of high quality; morally right or beneficial.
"She is a good student who always helps her classmates."
a polite expression used when leaving or ending a conversation; the act of parting
"She waved and said goodbye before leaving the station."
the quality of being morally good or virtuous
"Her goodness was evident in the way she treated others."
Merchandise or possessions; things that are bought and sold.
"The company produces high-quality goods for export."
a train designed to transport cargo and freight rather than passengers
"The long goods train carried containers from the port to the inland depot."
large waterbird with a long neck and webbed feet
"The goose swam gracefully across the pond."
a small round green or red berry that grows on a thorny bush
"Gooseberries are rich in vitamin C and make excellent jams."
small raised bumps on the skin caused by cold, fear, or excitement
"The horror movie gave me goosebumps."
to eat greedily; a narrow valley between mountains or hills
"They gorged themselves on pizza after the hike."
Extremely beautiful or attractive.
"The bride looked gorgeous in her wedding dress."
a large powerful ape found in the forests of central Africa
"The gorilla beat its chest to show dominance."
involving or showing a lot of bloodshed and violence
"The movie was too gory for children."
a young goose
"The mother goose carefully protected her goslings."
Something light, thin, and delicate, like a fine fabric or cobweb.
"The bride's veil was made of delicate gossamer fabric."
to talk about other people's private lives, often in an unkind way
"They love to gossip about their neighbors."
To cut or scoop out a deep hole or groove; to overcharge unfairly.
"He accidentally gouged a hole in the wooden table."
A large fruit with a hard shell, often used as food or for making containers.
"The farmer harvested several gourds from the field."
A person who enjoys eating a lot or has a great appetite for food.
"As a true gourmand, he never missed an opportunity to try new dishes."
A person who appreciates fine food and drink; also refers to high-quality food.
"They went to a gourmet restaurant to celebrate their anniversary."
the action or manner of governing a state, organization, or people
"Good governance is key to building a strong, prosperous nation."
The governing body of a nation, state, or community responsible for making and enforcing laws.
"The government announced a new policy on education."
An official appointed or elected to govern a state, territory, or organization.
"The governor addressed the citizens about the upcoming election."
a long dress, typically worn on formal occasions; a loose robe worn for comfort or in professional settings
"She looked elegant in her evening gown at the graduation ceremony."
To seize something quickly and firmly.
"He tried to grab the ball before it rolled away."
simple elegance or refined movement; goodwill and kindness
"She moved with grace across the stage."
elegant; smooth; refined; having beauty of movement or manner
"The dancer moved with graceful elegance."
Lacking elegance, charm, or social refinement.
"His graceless behavior embarrassed everyone at the party."
Courteous, kind, and pleasant, especially to someone of lower status.
"The hostess was very gracious to all her guests."
A gradual change from one stage, tone, or degree to another.
"The artist used subtle gradation of colors in her painting."
A level of quality, rank, or performance; to assign a score or mark to work or performance.
"The teacher graded all the papers by the weekend."
A gradual slope, or the degree of inclination of a surface.
"The cyclist struggled up the steep gradient of the hill."
happening slowly over time; step by step; progressive;
"The gradual change in weather was barely noticeable."
