英语词汇词典 | 单词含义、定义和示例
Slowly and steadily, taking place step by step.
"She gradually improved her English over the year."
As a noun: a person who has completed a course of study; As a verb: to complete a course of study successfully.
"She will graduate from university next year."
Arranged in steps, levels, or stages; having completed a course of study and received a degree
"The scientist used a graduated cylinder to measure the liquid precisely."
the act of receiving a degree or diploma after completing a course of study
"Her parents attended her graduation ceremony with pride."
writing or drawings scribbled, scratched, or sprayed illicitly on a wall or other surface in a public place
"The subway walls were covered with colorful graffiti created by local street artists."
To join or insert a part of one plant or tissue into another; also refers to corruption or bribery
"The surgeon performed a skin graft to treat the burn victim."
a small hard seed of a cereal plant such as wheat or rice; a tiny particle of a substance
"A grain of rice fell off the plate."
chickpea; a leguminous plant and its edible seed
"She cooked gram curry for lunch today."
the system and structure of a language, including rules for syntax, morphology, and usage
"She studied grammar to improve her writing skills."
A storehouse for grain; a region that produces a large amount of grain
"The farmers stored their harvest in the village granary."
magnificent and impressive in appearance, size, or style
"They stayed at a grand hotel in Paris."
the child of one's son or daughter
"They love spending time with their grandchild on weekends."
the daughter of one’s son or daughter
"Her granddaughter visits her every weekend."
Impressive beauty, scale, or magnificence
"The grandeur of the palace left the visitors speechless."
the father of one's father or mother
"My grandfather tells us stories every evening."
Pompous or extravagant language, style, or manner, often intended to impress
"The politician’s speech was full of empty grandiloquence."
Using lofty, pompous, or extravagant language to impress others.
"The politician’s grandiloquent speech failed to connect with ordinary people."
Impressive or magnificent in appearance or style, often pretentiously so.
"He had grandiose plans of building a futuristic city in the desert."
the mother of one's father or mother
"My grandmother makes delicious cakes."
the parent of one's father or mother
"My grandparents live in a small village near the hills."
The parents of one's father or mother.
"Grandparents are an important part of the family tree."
the son of one's son or daughter
"His grandson visits him every weekend."
To seek attention or applause by behaving or speaking in a showy way.
"The actor was accused of grandstanding during the charity event."
A person or organization that receives a grant or benefit.
"The grantee must submit a progress report every six months."
A person or entity that makes a grant or transfers property or rights to another.
"The grantor transferred the property rights to the nonprofit organization."
Consisting of small grains or particles; detailed and specific.
"The report provided a granular analysis of the market data."
To form or cause to form into grains or small particles.
"The sugar began to granulate as it cooled."
A small compact particle of a substance.
"Each granule of salt sparkled under the sunlight."
a small, round fruit that grows in clusters on vines and is used to make wine or eaten as food
"She picked a bunch of grapes from the vine."
small round fruits that grow in clusters on vines; used to make wine
"She bought a bunch of grapes from the market."
visual images, designs, or drawings used to convey information or artistic expression
"The website uses stunning graphics to attract visitors."
a soft, black form of carbon used in pencils and as a lubricant
"The artist sketched the portrait using a graphite pencil."
to struggle or wrestle with something, often a problem or opponent
"The company is grappling with financial difficulties."
to take hold of something firmly or to understand something completely
"He grasped the handle tightly."
Holding firmly; or (as an adjective) excessively greedy.
"The child was grasping her mother’s hand tightly."
plants with narrow green leaves, often covering the ground in fields or gardens
"Children are playing on the grass."
a jumping insect with long hind legs that feeds on grass and plants
"The grasshopper jumped from one leaf to another."
covered with grass; resembling grass in color; green like grass
"The grassy field stretched as far as the eye could see."
to shred food into small pieces using a grater; to irritate or annoy
"She grated the cheese for the pasta dish."
feeling or showing thanks for something or someone
"I am grateful for your help."
the quality of being thankful; readiness to show appreciation for kindness
"She expressed her gratefulness to the doctors who saved her life."
a kitchen utensil with a rough surface for grating food into small pieces
"Use the grater to grate cheese for the pizza."
the feeling of pleasure or satisfaction when something is achieved or received
"She felt great gratification after completing the project."
to give pleasure or satisfaction to someone
"It gratified him to know his work was appreciated."
Harsh and unpleasant to the senses, especially sound; a framework of bars covering an opening.
"The teacher's grating voice made it hard to concentrate."
Without charge; free of cost.
"The drinks at the event were provided gratis."
The quality of being thankful; readiness to show appreciation for and return kindness.
"She expressed her gratitude to the team for their support."
Unnecessary, unwarranted, or given freely without reason or cause.
"The movie was criticized for its gratuitous violence."
