英语词汇词典 | 单词含义、定义和示例
the speed at which something happens or is done
"She walked at a slow pace."
a large mammal with thick skin, such as an elephant, rhinoceros, or hippopotamus
"The zoo had several pachyderms, including elephants and rhinos."
The largest and deepest ocean on Earth, stretching from Asia to the Americas.
"The Pacific Ocean is the largest ocean on Earth."
a person who believes in peace and opposes war or violence
"She is a committed pacifist who campaigns against armed conflict."
to calm someone down; to bring peace to a situation
"The mother tried to pacify the crying baby."
a container or wrapping in which something is packed
"He received a package in the mail."
a small package or container holding items or information
"He bought a packet of biscuits from the shop."
a formal agreement or promise between parties
"The two countries signed a peace pact."
soft material added for comfort, protection, or to fill space
"The chair had extra padding for comfort."
a small enclosed field where horses or other animals are kept
"The horses were grazing in the paddock."
rice grains that are still in their hulls; unhusked rice
"The farmer harvested paddy from the flooded fields."
A title for a priest, especially in the Roman Catholic Church; also used informally for 'father'.
"The soldiers attended mass led by the padre."
A song or piece of writing expressing great praise or triumph.
"The article was a paean to the beauty of nature."
A person holding religious beliefs other than those of the main world religions.
"The village still kept some pagan traditions alive."
one side of a sheet of paper, or a single sheet of paper in a book or document
"Turn to the next page for more information."
A public entertainment consisting of a procession of people in elaborate costumes, or a beauty contest.
"She won first place in the beauty pageant."
causing physical or emotional pain
"The injury was very painful, and he needed immediate care."
Not causing pain; involving little effort or stress.
"Modern methods ensure painless treatment."
Done with great care and thoroughness.
"The artist completed the project with painstaking detail."
to apply a colored substance to a surface
"She loves to paint landscapes in her free time."
a person who paints pictures, or paints walls, buildings, etc.
"The painter spent hours working on the portrait."
a picture or design made using paint
"The painting on the wall was created by a famous artist."
two things of the same kind that are used together
"She wore a matching pair of shoes."
a large and impressive building that is the official home of a king, queen, or other ruler
"The royal family lives in a magnificent palace."
a covered chair or bed carried on poles by bearers
"The bride was carried to the wedding ceremony in an ornate palanquin."
pleasant or acceptable to the taste, mind, or feelings
"The meal was simple but quite palatable."
Meat that is pleasant to taste; appetizing meat dish
"The chef prepared palatable meat dishes for the dinner party."
the roof of the mouth; a person's appreciation of taste and flavor
"She has a refined palate for fine wines."
resembling a palace in being spacious and splendid
"They stayed in a palatial hotel during their vacation."
prolonged and idle discussion; fuss or unnecessary talk
"After much palaver, they finally agreed on the plan."
having a light or dull color, especially when compared with something else
"She looked pale after the long illness."
the branch of science concerned with fossil animals and plants
"She decided to study paleontology at university."
relating to Palestine or its people
"The Palestinian people have a rich cultural heritage."
a thin board or surface on which an artist sets and mixes colors; also a range of colors used in art or design
"The artist mixed vibrant shades on her palette before starting the painting."
a manuscript or document that has been written over but still bears traces of earlier writing; something reused or altered but still retaining traces of its earlier form
"The ancient manuscript was a palimpsest, showing faint traces of previous texts beneath the new writing."
a poem or statement in which the writer retracts something said in an earlier work
"The poet wrote a palinode to apologize for his earlier harsh words."
a flat wooden platform used for moving or storing goods; also a makeshift bed
"The boxes were stacked on a wooden pallet for easy transport."
to make a disease, symptoms, or problem less severe without removing the cause
"The doctor prescribed medicine to palliate the patient's pain."
relief of symptoms without curing the underlying disease or problem
"Palliation is often the focus of care for terminally ill patients."
pale, typically because of poor health or lack of vitality
"The patient looked pallid after weeks of illness."
the inner surface of the hand; also a tropical tree with large leaves
"He placed the coin in the palm of her hand."
prosperous, flourishing, or relating to palm trees
"He often reminisced about the palmy days of his youth."
easily perceived or felt; so intense as to seem almost tangible
"There was a palpable sense of excitement in the room."
to beat rapidly and strongly, often because of fear, excitement, or illness
"Her heart began to palpitate with fear."
a noticeably rapid, strong, or irregular heartbeat due to agitation or medical condition
"She experienced palpitations before her job interview."
a condition of partial or complete paralysis, often with involuntary tremors
"The patient suffered from Bell’s palsy."
