英语词汇词典 | 单词含义、定义和示例
hostile behavior; unfriendliness or opposition
"The negotiations ended in an atmosphere of hostility."
a warm or heated beverage consumed for refreshment or comfort
"I prefer a hot drink like tea or coffee in the morning."
A mixed dish; a hodgepodge of ingredients cooked together
"She made a delicious hotch potch with rice, lentils, and vegetables."
a confused mixture; a jumbled assortment of things
"The room was a hotchpotch of old furniture, books, and random decorations."
A building where people pay to stay and sleep, usually for short periods.
"We stayed at a hotel near the beach."
a person who acts quickly and without thinking when angry
"He is such a hothead that he often starts arguments."
in an intense, angry, or passionate way
"She hotly denied the accusations."
to pursue or harass someone persistently
"Reporters hounded the actor for comments."
every hour; happening or done each hour; continuously
"The weather report is updated hourly."
A building for people to live in, usually with rooms and a roof.
"They bought a new house in the city."
a boat that has been designed or modified to be used primarily as a home
"They spent their vacation on a beautiful house boat in the lake."
the crime of breaking into a house with intent to steal
"The thief was arrested for housebreaking."
All the people living together in one house, considered as a unit.
"There are five people in our household."
a married woman who manages a household and whose main occupation is caring for her family and home
"She chose to work as a housewife while raising her children."
buildings or structures where people live; accommodation
"The government is working to provide affordable housing for everyone."
to remain in the air in one place without moving forward or backward
"The helicopter hovered over the city."
used to introduce a statement that contrasts with or seems to contradict something previously said
"The journey was long; however, it was enjoyable."
a boisterous or tomboyish girl
"The hoyden preferred climbing trees to playing with dolls."
a loud noise caused by a crowd of people talking or shouting
"There was a hubbub in the market as the sale began."
excessive pride or self-confidence
"His hubris led to his downfall."
A person who sells small items aggressively, often in a showy or dishonest way.
"The huckster loudly promoted his goods in the busy marketplace."
A loud public outcry or protest, often demanding action.
"There was a hue and cry over the new policy changes."
extremely large in size or amount
"The stadium was filled with a huge crowd."
a person; relating to people
"Being human means having both strengths and weaknesses."
A right that is believed to belong justifiably to every person.
"Human rights protect individual freedoms."
Showing compassion or benevolence.
"The doctor provided humane treatment to the injured animals."
A person who seeks to promote human welfare, or something relating to human welfare and compassion.
"The organization provides humanitarian aid to disaster victims."
A widespread disaster affecting human life, health, and well-being on a large scale.
"The war created a humanitarian catastrophe."
the quality of being human; kindness or compassion towards others; all human beings collectively
"Kindness is one of the greatest expressions of humanity."
To make something more humane, kind, or relatable.
"The teacher tried to humanize the lesson with personal stories."
Deceptive or false talk or behavior; nonsense.
"He dismissed the idea as humbug."
Lacking excitement or variety; dull and monotonous.
"She grew tired of the humdrum routine of office life."
Having a high amount of water vapor in the air; damp or moist.
"The weather was hot and humid during the summer."
The process of organic matter decomposition to form humus in soil.
"Humification enhances soil structure and fertility."
A small hill, mound, or ridge of earth or ice.
"The hikers rested on a grassy hummock by the river."
funny; amusing; causing laughter;
"His humorous stories always make everyone laugh."
