英语词汇词典 | 单词含义、定义和示例
Consisting of parts or elements that are all the same kind; uniform in composition.
"The population of the village is fairly homogeneous in culture and tradition."
To make uniform or similar by blending or mixing different elements.
"The company tried to homogenize its products across global markets."
Similar or uniform in nature; often used interchangeably with 'homogeneous'.
"The class was made up of a homogenous group of students."
Having the same relation, relative position, or structure, especially due to evolutionary origin.
"The wings of bats and the arms of humans are homologous structures."
A word that is spelled and pronounced like another word but has a different meaning.
"The word 'bat' is a homonym because it can mean an animal or a sports tool."
A word that is pronounced the same as another word but differs in meaning, and often spelling.
"The words 'pair' and 'pear' are homophones."
To sharpen a blade or to improve a skill through practice.
"She honed her presentation skills before the big meeting."
free of deceit and untruthfulness; sincere
"She is known as an honest and trustworthy person."
in a truthful, sincere, or fair way
"She spoke honestly about her mistakes."
the quality of being truthful and sincere
"Honesty is the best policy in all situations."
A sweet, sticky substance made by bees from nectar.
"She likes to put honey in her tea."
high respect; great esteem
"He received an award in honor of his achievements."
A payment given for professional services that are rendered without a fee.
"The guest lecturer received an honorarium for her talk."
to show respect; to keep a promise
"We honour our veterans for their service."
deserving respect or admiration because of moral integrity; showing honesty and fairness
"She is known as an honourable leader who always keeps her promises."
treated with respect or distinction; feeling proud and privileged
"She felt deeply honoured to receive the award."
To deceive or trick someone.
"The scammer hoodwinked many people with false promises."
the hard part covering the foot of horses, cattle, sheep, and other animals
"The horse's hoof was injured after stepping on a sharp rock."
a curved piece of metal or other material used for catching, holding, or pulling something; to catch or attach with a hook
"She hooked her keys onto her bag."
feeling or showing optimism about a future event
"She is hopeful about the results of the interview."
in a hopeful manner; expressing hope or optimism
"Hopefully, the weather will be nice tomorrow."
feeling or causing despair about something; without hope; desperate
"The situation seemed hopeless until help arrived."
A large group or crowd, especially one that is disorderly or difficult to control.
"A horde of fans gathered outside the stadium."
the line where the earth seems to meet the sky; the limit of one's knowledge, experience, or interest
"The sun disappeared below the horizon."
The limit of a person's mental perception, experience, or interest.
"The telescope opens new horizons for astronomy."
parallel to the horizon; flat and level from side to side
"The table must be perfectly horizontal to keep the glass from sliding."
a chemical substance produced in the body that influences how the body grows or functions
"Insulin is a hormone that controls blood sugar levels."
a large tropical bird with a large curved beak and often a horn-like projection
"The colorful hornbill perched on the highest branch."
a large wasp that can sting and is often aggressive
"The hornet built its nest under the roof."
A forecast of a person's future based on the positions of the stars and planets at their birth.
"She read her horoscope every morning to see what the stars predicted."
very unpleasant or causing horror; extremely bad or unpleasant
"The food at that restaurant was horrible."
to fill with horror; to shock or disgust greatly
"The violent scene horrified the audience."
an intense feeling of fear, shock, or disgust
"She screamed in horror when she saw the accident."
a large, strong animal used for riding, racing, or carrying loads
"The horse ran across the field."
a large species of leech that was traditionally used in veterinary medicine
"The veterinarian explained that horse-leach was once commonly used to treat horses."
Relating to the art or practice of garden cultivation and management.
"She studied horticultural science at the university."
The art or practice of garden cultivation and management.
"Horticulture plays a vital role in producing fruits, vegetables, and ornamental plants."
Stockings, socks, and other knitted clothing for the legs and feet.
"She bought new hosiery for the winter season."
Friendly and welcoming to guests or strangers.
"The villagers were very hospitable to the travelers."
an institution where sick or injured people are given medical treatment
"He was taken to the hospital after the accident."
The friendly and generous reception and entertainment of guests or strangers.
"We enjoyed the hospitality of our hosts during the holiday."
a person who receives or entertains guests; to organize and provide for an event
"She will host the conference next week."
A person seized or held as security for the fulfillment of a condition.
"The rebels took several people as hostages."
An inn or lodging place, especially one for travelers.
"They stayed at a small hostelry near the mountains."
showing or feeling opposition, dislike, or hatred
"The soldiers entered a hostile territory."
