英语词汇词典 | 单词含义、定义和示例
having or involving unconventional sexual practices; having tight curls or bends
"His kinky hair made him look unique."
A small, open-fronted hut or cubicle from which newspapers, refreshments, tickets, etc., are sold.
"She bought a bottle of water from the kiosk near the station."
Destiny or fate.
"Meeting her on that day felt like pure kismet."
a room or area where food is prepared and cooked
"The kitchen was filled with the smell of fresh bread."
a bird of prey with long wings and a forked tail; also a toy flown in the air
"The kite soared high above the fields looking for prey."
Friends, acquaintances, and relations.
"He invited all his kith and kin to the wedding."
a young cat
"The little kitten loves to play with yarn balls."
a small brown fruit with green flesh and black seeds; a flightless bird from New Zealand
"I love eating fresh kiwi for breakfast."
A person with an irresistible urge to steal, typically without need or profit.
"The kleptomaniac was caught shoplifting again."
a natural skill or ability; a special talent for doing something easily
"She has a knack for making people feel comfortable."
Extremely tired or exhausted.
"After the long hike, I was completely knackered."
an unprincipled, deceitful, or dishonest man; an old term for a servant or male of low status
"The cunning knave tricked the villagers out of their money."
dishonest or deceitful behavior; trickery
"The politician’s knavery was exposed by the media."
to work dough or clay into a uniform mixture by pressing, folding, and stretching
"She kneads the dough until it becomes smooth."
the joint between the thigh and the lower leg
"He hurt his knee while playing football."
to position the body by resting on the knees, usually as a sign of respect, prayer, or submission
"They knelt to pray in the temple."
The sound of a bell, especially when rung solemnly for a death or funeral; a signal of the end or failure of something.
"The knell of the church bell echoed through the valley at dusk."
A small decorative object, especially in a house.
"The shelf was full of little knickknacks collected from their travels."
a tool or weapon with a blade and a handle, used for cutting
"He used a sharp knife to cut the vegetables."
A man awarded a non-hereditary title by a monarch for service, especially in the past as a mounted soldier in armor.
"The brave knight rode into battle to protect his kingdom."
The rank or dignity of a knight, or the ceremony of conferring knighthood.
"He was honored with knighthood for his contributions to science."
having the characteristics of a knight; chivalrous; noble and brave
"He showed knightly courage in defending the innocent."
To make clothes or fabric by interlocking loops of yarn with needles.
"She loves to knit scarves for her friends during the winter."
the craft or activity of making fabric by interlocking loops of yarn with needles; the act of forming something closely or firmly together
"She spends her evenings knitting scarves for her family."
a rounded handle on a door or drawer; a small rounded switch on a machine
"He turned the brass knob to open the old wooden door."
to hit a surface, often to get attention or by accident
"She knocked on the door before entering."
round bulbous vegetable from cabbage family with pale green color and mild taste
"Knol khol can be eaten raw in salads or cooked in curries."
A small, rounded hill or mound.
"They had a picnic on the grassy knoll."
A fastening made by tying a piece of string, rope, or something similar.
"She tied the ribbon into a neat knot."
Complicated, difficult to solve or full of knots.
"He faced a knotty legal issue."
to have knowledge or be aware of something
"I know the answer to the question."
showing awareness or understanding; perceptive; shrewd
"She gave him a knowing smile when he mentioned the secret."
in a way that shows you are aware of something; intentionally
"She knowingly kept the secret from her friends."
information, understanding, and skills gained through learning or experience
"Her knowledge of history is impressive."
having extensive knowledge; well-informed; educated
"She is very knowledgeable about ancient history."
recognized or familiar; something that is identified or acknowledged
"He is a well-known actor in the country."
relating to Korea, its people, language, or culture
"We went to a Korean restaurant for dinner."
To act in an excessively subservient or obedient manner.
"He refused to kowtow to the unreasonable demands."
Praise and honor received for an achievement.
"She received kudos for her excellent performance."
