英语词汇词典 | 单词含义、定义和示例
Marked by shame, disgrace, or humiliation.
"The team suffered an ignominious defeat in the finals."
Public shame, disgrace, or dishonor.
"He lived the rest of his life in ignominy after the scandal."
lack of knowledge or awareness in general
"His ignorance about the subject was evident."
lacking knowledge, awareness, or education
"He made an ignorant comment about the culture."
to refuse to pay attention to something or someone
"She chose to ignore his rude remark."
A religious image or symbol, especially in the Eastern Orthodox Church.
"The church displayed a beautifully painted ikon of the Virgin Mary."
An ancient Greek epic poem attributed to Homer, describing the events of the Trojan War.
"Students studied the Iliad to understand Greek mythology and heroism."
lacking good manners; rude; showing poor upbringing
"His ill-bred behavior shocked everyone at the dinner party."
Having a bad or unpleasant character; unkind or malicious.
"He made an ill-natured remark about his colleague."
Not allowed by law; unlawful.
"It is illegal to drive without a valid license."
the quality of being impossible or difficult to read; unclear writing or print
"The doctor's handwriting was famous for its illegibility among the pharmacy staff."
Not clear enough to be read; unreadable.
"The doctor’s handwriting was almost illegible."
Not authorized by law, rules, or standards; not recognized as valid.
"The court ruled the contract to be illegitimate."
Opposed to liberal principles; restricting freedom of thought or behavior.
"The government was criticized for its illiberal policies."
The quality of being illiberal; lack of tolerance or generosity.
"The illiberality of the new laws alarmed the citizens."
Forbidden by law, rules, or custom.
"The police shut down the illicit drug operation."
Without limits or bounds.
"The universe is often described as illimitable."
The inability to read or write.
"Illiteracy remains a major challenge in many developing countries."
Unable to read or write.
"Many villagers were still illiterate in the past."
A condition of being unwell or suffering from a disease.
"She missed school due to a serious illness."
Not making sense or lacking clear reasoning.
"It is illogical to blame children for adult mistakes."
A substance or device that produces light.
"The lamp acted as an illuminant in the dark cave."
To light up or make something clearer.
"Streetlights illuminate the road at night."
a group of people claiming to have special enlightenment or secret knowledge, often linked to conspiracies
"Many conspiracy theories involve the Illuminati as a secret world-controlling group."
the act of lighting something or making something clear
"The street was filled with bright illumination from the lamps."
to light up or make clear
"The rising sun illumined the mountain peaks."
a false idea or belief; a deceptive appearance
"The magician created the illusion of a floating woman."
deceptive or misleading; based on illusion
"His hopes of sudden wealth proved to be illusive."
Based on illusion; not real or actual.
"The sense of safety was illusory, as danger still lurked nearby."
to explain or make something clear by using examples, pictures, or comparisons
"The teacher used diagrams to illustrate the concept."
Well known, respected, and admired for past achievements.
"She had an illustrious career in medicine."
A visual representation of something, such as a picture or likeness.
"The magazine published a clear image of the celebrity."
visually descriptive or figurative language, especially in a literary work
"The poet's use of imagery brought the scene to life."
Capable of being imagined or conceived.
"They offered every imaginable type of food at the festival."
Existing only in the imagination; not real.
"Children often have imaginary friends."
The ability of the mind to create ideas or pictures not present to the senses.
"Children often use their imagination while playing."
A lack of balance; a state of inequality or disproportion.
"The imbalance of power led to conflict."
Extreme foolishness, stupidity, or weakness of mind.
"The plan was abandoned due to its sheer imbecility."
To fix firmly or deeply in a surrounding mass.
"The journalist imbedded himself with the troops to report firsthand."
To drink, absorb, or take in (liquid, knowledge, or ideas).
"She eagerly imbibed the wisdom of her teachers."
An extremely confused, complicated, or embarrassing situation.
"The political imbroglio lasted for months without resolution."
To stain, especially with blood.
"His hands were imbrued with blood after the battle."
to inspire or permeate with a feeling or quality
"The teacher's passion for history imbued the students with curiosity."
to copy someone's actions, speech, or behavior
"Children often imitate their parents."
the act of copying or mimicking someone or something
"Children learn many skills through imitation."
a person who copies the behavior, style, or actions of others
"He became famous as an imitator of popular singers."
perfectly clean, neat, or free from flaws
"Her room was immaculate, with everything in its place."
existing or operating within; inherent
"He believed that moral values are immanent in human nature."
