英语词汇词典 | 单词含义、定义和示例
continuously talking or complaining about something in a tiresome way
"She kept harping on about the mistakes I made."
feeling strained or stressed due to being overworked or constantly bothered
"The harried teacher struggled to calm the noisy classroom."
to cause distress or torment; also to break up and smooth soil with a farm tool
"The tragic news harrowed the entire family."
extremely distressing or upsetting
"It was a harrowing experience to witness the accident."
to constantly attack, harass, or annoy
"The army harried the enemy with sudden raids."
Unpleasantly rough or severe in sound, taste, conditions, or treatment.
"The teacher's harsh tone frightened the students."
the process or period of gathering crops
"Farmers are busy during the rice harvest season."
The process of gathering a ripe crop from the fields or collecting natural resources.
"Unregulated harvesting affects the biodiversity of oceans."
a drug made from the resin of the cannabis plant
"The police arrested him for possessing hashish."
irritating inconvenience; trouble or difficulty; a situation causing problems
"Booking tickets online can save you the hassle of waiting in long queues at the theater."
swiftness of motion; urgent need of quick action; excessive speed or urgency
"In his haste to catch the train, he forgot to take his wallet from the table."
To move or act quickly; to cause something to happen sooner.
"He hastened to finish his work before the deadline."
in a hurried or rushed manner; quickly and carelessly
"She hastily packed her bags before leaving for the airport."
Done with excessive speed or urgency, often without careful thought.
"She made a hasty decision without considering the consequences."
To cause a young animal to emerge from an egg; to plan secretly.
"The chicks hatched early in the morning."
causing or deserving hatred; extremely unpleasant or offensive
"His hateful comments hurt everyone's feelings."
intense dislike or ill will
"His hatred for the enemy was evident in his actions."
The appearance or quality of being arrogantly superior and disdainful.
"His haughtiness made him unpopular among his peers."
arrogantly superior and disdainful
"She gave him a haughty look and walked away."
disdainful pride; arrogance
"His hauteur made it difficult for others to approach him."
to possess, own, or hold
"They have three children."
a safe place or shelter
"The library became a haven for students during exams."
widespread destruction or disorder
"The storm caused havoc in the coastal villages."
a person who travels about selling goods, typically from door to door or on the street
"The hawker sold fresh fruits from his cart."
A thick rope or cable used in mooring or towing a ship.
"The sailors secured the ship to the dock with a heavy hawser."
A thorny shrub or small tree with white or pink flowers, often used for hedges.
"The garden was lined with blooming hawthorn bushes."
grass that has been cut, dried, and stored for use as animal feed
"The cows were eating hay in the barn."
A danger or risk.
"Wet floors are a common hazard in the workplace."
Involving risk or danger.
"The workers wore masks to avoid inhaling hazardous chemicals."
a slight obscuration of the lower atmosphere, typically caused by fine suspended particles; confusion
"The morning haze lifted gradually as the sun rose higher in the sky."
Unclear, misty, or not easy to see; also vague or uncertain.
"The mountains looked hazy in the morning light."
directly facing; in direct confrontation or collision
"The two cars collided head-on at the intersection."
a continuous pain in the head; something that causes worry or difficulty
"Too much screen time can give you a terrible headache."
With the head leading; in a reckless or hasty manner.
"He dived headfirst into the pool."
a title at the head of a page or section of a book; the direction or course being followed
"The newspaper article had a bold heading that immediately caught the reader's attention."
The title of a newspaper article printed in large letters.
"The scandal made front-page headlines."
With the head leading; in a rush or without thinking.
"She rushed headlong into the new project."
The main office or center of operations of an organization.
"The company’s headquarters is located in New York."
Determined to do what one wants, even if it is not sensible.
"The headstrong child refused to listen to anyone."
forward movement or progress, especially when this is slow or difficult
"Despite the challenges, the research team made significant headway in developing the new vaccine."
Exciting or intoxicating; having a strong or exhilarating effect.
"The heady aroma of the flowers filled the room."
The state of being free from illness or injury.
"Exercise is important for good health."
