英语词汇词典 | 单词含义、定义和示例
relating to ships, sailors, or navigation on water
"He studied nautical charts before setting sail."
relating to a country's navy or military ships
"The country invested heavily in naval defense."
the branch of a nation's armed services that conducts military operations at sea
"The naval force protected the country's coastline from enemy attacks."
Able to be sailed on or through by ships or boats.
"The river is navigable for large cargo ships."
the process or activity of accurately determining one's position and planning and following a route
"The captain was skilled in the art of navigation across the open sea."
the branch of armed forces that conducts military operations at sea
"He joined the navy after graduating from college."
The act of expressing negative or pessimistic views.
"His constant naysaying discouraged the team."
a non-breaking space character in HTML used to prevent an automatic line break at its position
"Use in HTML to add a space that won't break into a new line."
At or to a short distance away; close in space, time, or relationship.
"There is a park near my house."
close to; not far away; in the neighborhood
"There is a grocery store nearby."
close to a particular place or person
"The nearest gas station is nearby."
almost, but not completely
"She nearly missed the bus."
in a tidy and orderly way; carefully and precisely
"She arranged the books neatly on the shelf."
A cloud of gas and dust in outer space, sometimes visible in the night sky.
"The Orion Nebula is one of the brightest in the sky."
Unclear, vague, or ill-defined; resembling a cloud or haze.
"His plan for the future was still nebulous and hard to understand."
as a necessary result; inevitably
"It doesn’t necessarily mean you’re wrong."
To make something necessary or unavoidable.
"The heavy rains necessitated the cancellation of the event."
Something that is essential or indispensable.
"Food and water are basic necessities of life."
the part of the body connecting the head and the shoulders
"She wore a necklace around her neck."
a piece of jewelry that is worn around the neck
"She wore a beautiful diamond necklace to the party."
the edge of a garment around the neck, especially as cut to form a particular shape
"The dress has a beautiful V-shaped neckline."
a strip of cloth worn around the neck under a shirt collar and tied in front
"He adjusted his necktie before the important meeting."
An obituary notice or a list of people who have recently died.
"The newspaper published a necrology of notable figures who passed away that year."
a person who practices necromancy; a wizard or magician who claims to communicate with the dead
"The villagers feared the old necromancer who lived at the edge of the forest."
the practice of communicating with the dead, often to predict the future
"Ancient texts described rituals of necromancy performed by priests."
a large ancient cemetery with elaborate tombs
"The archaeologists discovered artifacts in the necropolis of the ancient city."
the death of body tissue due to disease, injury, or lack of blood supply
"The doctor explained that the patient’s wound showed signs of necrosis."
a sweet liquid produced by flowers and collected by bees; in mythology, the drink of the gods
"The bees were busy collecting nectar from the flowers."
A smooth-skinned variety of peach.
"She bought a basket of fresh nectarines from the market."
to require something or someone
"I need your help with this task."
a small thin metal tool with a point used for sewing or injecting; to provoke or annoy someone
"The nurse used a sterile needle for the injection."
unnecessary; not required; without purpose
"The argument was needless and could have been avoided."
The craft of sewing, embroidery, or knitting done with a needle.
"Her grandmother taught her the art of needlework."
Lacking the basic necessities of life; poor.
"The charity provides food and shelter for needy families."
Wicked, criminal, or morally bad.
"The police uncovered a nefarious plot to cheat investors."
The act of denying something; the contradiction or absence of something.
"The theory is built on the negation of traditional beliefs."
not desirable or positive; bad or harmful
"The team had a negative attitude towards the proposal."
To fail to care for or give proper attention to something or someone.
"He neglected his studies and failed the exam."
Failing to give proper care or attention.
"The neglectful parent left the child alone for hours."
A woman's light dressing gown, often made of thin or silky material.
"She wore a silk negligee before going to bed."
Failure to take proper care in doing something, often resulting in damage or harm.
"The accident was caused by the driver's negligence."
Failing to take proper care in doing something; careless.
"The company was found negligent in providing workplace safety."
So small or unimportant as to be not worth considering; insignificant.
"The cost of the error was negligible."
