英语词汇词典 | 单词含义、定义和示例
a person who collects and sells scrap or recyclable materials, especially in South Asia
"The kabadi came every week to collect old newspapers and bottles."
A tropical tree with round, fragrant orange flowers, sacred in Hindu culture and associated with Lord Krishna
"The kadamba tree is mentioned frequently in ancient Indian poetry."
A toy or instrument with mirrors and colored pieces that create changing patterns when rotated; also used metaphorically for a constantly changing sequence of patterns or elements.
"The city lights turned into a kaleidoscope of colors as the festival began."
A large Australian marsupial with powerful hind legs and a long tail, known for hopping.
"We saw a kangaroo hopping across the road in Australia."
A unit for measuring the purity of gold, with 24 karats being pure gold.
"The ring was made of 18-karat gold."
a small dark purple berry-like fruit that is sour and used in pickles
"Karonda is often used to make pickles and preserves."
a European dish of cooked rice, fish, and hard-boiled eggs, originally from India
"The breakfast menu featured traditional kedgeree with smoked haddock and eggs."
To hold, retain, or continue to do something.
"She promised to keep the secret."
a person whose job it is to guard or take care of something or someone; a goalkeeper
"The zoo keeper fed the animals every morning at eight o'clock."
An object kept as a reminder of a person, place, or event.
"She gave me a small locket as a keepsake of our friendship."
a small shelter for a dog; an establishment for the breeding or boarding of dogs
"The dog slept comfortably in his wooden kennel in the backyard."
a piece of cloth worn around the head or neck
"She wore a red kerchief on her head."
the central, most important part of something; the edible part of a nut or seed
"The kernel of the argument was about fairness."
a combustible hydrocarbon liquid widely used as a fuel in lamps and heating systems
"The old lamp burned kerosene to provide light during power outages."
a thick sauce made chiefly from tomatoes, vinegar, and spices
"She squeezed some ketchup on her french fries before eating them."
The metabolic process by which the liver produces ketones from fatty acids, providing an alternative energy source during low carbohydrate availability.
"Ketogenesis occurs during fasting or low-carb diets."
a container with a lid, spout, and handle, used for boiling water
"The kettle is boiling on the stove."
a set of keys used to operate a computer, typewriter, or similar device for inputting text and commands
"She typed the report quickly on her keyboard."
A species on which other species in an ecosystem largely depend, such that if it were removed the ecosystem would change drastically.
"Wolves are a keystone species that regulate prey populations."
To strike or hit with the foot.
"He kicked the ball into the goal."
to take someone away illegally by force, often for ransom
"The criminals planned to kidnap the wealthy businessman."
a pair of organs in the body that remove waste products from the blood and balance bodily fluids
"The kidney plays a crucial role in filtering waste from the bloodstream."
To cause the death of a person, animal, or living thing.
"The hunter killed a deer."
A person or thing that kills.
"The police caught the killer last night."
the act of causing death, especially deliberately
"The movie depicts the brutal killing of the villagers."
a person who spoils the fun or enjoyment of others
"Don’t be a killjoy at the party."
a furnace or oven for burning, baking, or drying, especially one for firing pottery or bricks
"The potter placed the clay pots into the kiln for firing."
the base unit of mass in the metric system equal to 1,000 grams
"The bag of rice weighs five kilograms."
a unit of capacity equal to 1,000 liters
"The tank can hold up to three kiloliters of water."
a unit of length equal to 1,000 meters
"The village is about five kilometers away from the town."
a unit of power equal to 1,000 watts
"The generator produces ten kilowatts of electricity."
a traditional Japanese robe with wide sleeves, tied with a sash
"She wore a beautiful silk kimono at the ceremony."
A type or category; showing a gentle, considerate nature.
"She is very kind to her neighbors."
Having a kind and generous nature; showing compassion and care for others.
"She is known as a kind-hearted teacher who always helps her students."
a school or class for young children, typically between the ages of four and six
"She enrolled her child in kindergarten to prepare for elementary school."
To start a fire or to inspire a feeling or emotion.
"The speech kindled hope in the audience."
in a kind or gentle manner; showing kindness or goodwill
"She kindly helped the old man cross the street."
A person's relatives or family; similar in nature or character.
"They discovered kindred spirits in each other."
Relating to or resulting from motion.
"Kinetic energy increases as the object moves faster."
the male ruler of an independent state, especially one who inherits the position by right of birth
"The king ruled the country with wisdom and fairness."
a small bird with bright blue and orange feathers that catches fish by diving into water
"The colorful kingfisher dove into the pond to catch a fish."
a country or territory ruled by a king or queen
"The kingdom was known for its rich culture and traditions."
A minor or petty king; a ruler of small importance.
"The kingling demanded respect from his people despite his small realm."
The position, dignity, or authority of a king.
"The king’s advisors often reminded him of the responsibilities of kingship."
