英语词汇词典 | 单词含义、定义和示例
A person who has no permanent home and moves from place to place.
"The desert was once home to nomads who lived by herding animals."
A system of names or terms used in a particular science, art, or field.
"The chemical nomenclature can be difficult for beginners to understand."
Relating to laws, rules, or systems.
"The philosopher discussed the nomic necessity of natural laws."
Existing in name only; very small in amount.
"He was the nominal leader of the group but had no real power."
To formally suggest someone for a position, role, or award.
"The committee decided to nominate her for the leadership position."
The act of formally proposing someone for a role, position, or award.
"Her nomination for the award surprised everyone."
a person who is formally suggested or chosen for a position, award, or role
"She was the nominee for the Best Actress award."
a statement or conclusion that does not logically follow from the previous statement
"His comment about the weather was a complete non sequitur during the budget discussion."
a person not engaged in fighting during a war, such as civilians or medical staff
"The Red Cross workers were treated as non-combatants in the conflict."
The practice of refusing to cooperate, especially as a form of protest.
"The non-cooperation movement gained momentum."
not real or not present; lacking existence
"The supposed evidence turned out to be non-existent."
an organization that does not operate for profit and reinvests surplus to achieve social goals; not intended to make financial profit
"She works for a non-profit that provides free education to underprivileged children."
a person who does not live in a particular country or place permanently
"Non-resident students often pay higher tuition fees."
continuing without stopping; without interruption
"The train traveled non-stop from London to Paris."
Not involving or using words or speech; communicated through gestures, body language, or facial expressions.
"Non-verbal cues are just as important as words."
the period of being under the legal age of majority; youth or immaturity
"During his nonage, all legal decisions were made by his guardian."
A relaxed and calm state, showing lack of concern or interest.
"She answered the tough questions with surprising nonchalance."
Appearing calm, casual, and unconcerned.
"He gave a nonchalant shrug and walked away."
Not expressing or showing a clear opinion, decision, or commitment.
"She gave a noncommittal reply when asked about her future plans."
Lacking distinctive or interesting features; dull and unremarkable.
"He lives in a nondescript apartment building on the edge of town."
A person or thing of no importance or significance.
"Once a powerful leader, he is now treated as a political nonentity."
in spite of that; nevertheless
"It was raining, but nonetheless, they went hiking."
Having no equal; unrivaled or matchless.
"Her beauty was considered nonpareil in the region."
To surprise and confuse someone so much that they are unsure how to react.
"The unexpected question seemed to nonplus the speaker."
Past tense of nonplus; surprised and confused.
"She was completely nonplused by his sudden decision."
Past tense of nonplus; surprised and unsure how to react.
"He stood nonplussed at the strange remark."
an organization that does not aim to make a profit, often serving a social or charitable purpose.
"She works for a nonprofit organization that helps children."
Words or ideas that have no meaning or make no sense.
"His explanation was pure nonsense."
Not simple or easy; requiring effort or significant thought.
"Solving the equation turned out to be a nontrivial task."
Communication using body language, facial expressions, or gestures instead of words
"Nonverbal cues play a crucial role in effective communication."
long, thin strips of dough made from flour, water, or eggs, cooked and eaten as food
"She cooked noodles with vegetables for dinner."
12 o'clock in the daytime; midday
"The meeting will start at noon."
A loop with a running knot, used especially for trapping or hanging.
"The cowboy tied a noose to catch the wild horse."
An accepted standard or a usual practice.
"Wearing uniforms is the norm in many schools."
conforming to a standard; usual, typical, or expected
"It is normal to feel nervous before an interview."
The condition of being normal; a return to usual or expected conditions.
"After the flood, the town struggled to regain a sense of normalcy."
to bring something back to a normal or standard condition; to make something conform to a standard
"The government took steps to normalize relations with neighboring countries."
in a usual or expected way
"I normally wake up at 7 AM."
relating to rules, standards, or norms that govern behavior or beliefs
"The study focused on the normative aspects of cultural behavior."
the direction between north and east; a region or area located in that direction.
"The storm is moving toward the northeast."
relating to the north or situated in the north
"The northern part of the country is known for its cold climate."
towards the north; in a northerly direction
"The birds migrate northwards in spring."
the direction that is between north and west; situated in or moving toward this direction
"Seattle is located in the northwest of the United States."
the part of the face that contains the nostrils and is used for breathing and smelling
"He has a sharp nose and can smell things from far away."
a piece of jewelry worn through a piercing in the nose
"She got a small gold nose ring for her birthday."
