英语词汇词典 | 单词含义、定义和示例
the natural science that studies matter, energy, and the interactions between them
"She decided to major in physics at the university."
an economic theory that land and its natural products are the source of wealth
"Physiocracy emphasized the importance of agriculture in national wealth."
the study of facial features to judge character or personality
"He believed in physiognomy and tried to read people's personalities from their faces."
the study of the physical features of the earth's surface
"He specialized in physiography to understand the landscape of the region."
relating to the functions and processes of living organisms
"The study focused on the physiological responses to stress."
the scientific study of the functions and mechanisms in a living system
"She is majoring in human physiology at the university."
the form, size, and development of a person's body
"He has an athletic physique due to years of training."
Natural chemical compounds produced by plants that provide health benefits beyond basic nutrition, often having antioxidant properties.
"Phytochemicals in green tea help reduce inflammation."
Chemical compounds produced by plants that are beneficial to human health but not essential nutrients.
"Broccoli is rich in phytonutrients that enhance immunity."
Bioactive compounds found in plants that have health benefits beyond basic nutrition.
"Green tea contains powerful phytonutrients."
relating to a style of fiction depicting the adventures of a roguish hero
"The novel is a picaresque tale of a clever vagabond."
of little value or importance; trivial
"He complained about the picayune details of the contract."
a small flute, higher in pitch than the regular flute
"She played a lively tune on the piccolo during the concert."
to lift something; to collect or receive someone or something; to learn or acquire gradually; to improve or increase
"She picked up the book from the floor."
a tool with a heavy metal head and long handle used for breaking up hard ground or rock
"The miner used a pick-axe to break through the rocky surface."
a small truck with an open back; the act of collecting or improving something
"The company scheduled a pickup for the returned goods."
a visual representation made by painting, drawing, or photography
"The picture on the wall was painted by a famous artist."
trivial or insignificant; very small
"He made a piddling amount of money from that deal."
having irregular patches of two colors, especially black and white
"The farmer owns a piebald horse with black and white spots."
a portion or part of something
"He gave me a piece of cake."
textiles or fabrics sold by the yard or meter; cloth materials
"The tailor bought piece-goods from the wholesale market to make custom dresses."
done or made in separate stages rather than all at once
"The construction of the new building was carried out piecemeal over several years."
having two or more different colors, typically in blotches
"The pied cat had black and white patches all over its body."
to make a hole through something; to penetrate with a sharp object
"The arrow will pierce through the target."
the quality of being religious or showing reverence for God
"Her piety was evident in the way she prayed every morning."
a grey and white bird with a fat body that is common in cities
"The pigeon pecked at breadcrumbs on the sidewalk."
a natural or artificial substance used to give color to something
"The artist mixed different pigments to create the perfect shade of blue."
The natural coloring of animal or plant tissue.
"Excessive rubbing can cause pigmentation issues."
a large amount of something stacked or placed in a heap
"He placed the books in a pile on the table."
to steal things of small value or in small quantities
"The employee was caught pilfering office supplies."
the theft of small amounts or items, especially from one's workplace
"The company installed cameras to prevent pilferage."
a person who journeys to a sacred place for religious reasons; a traveler
"The pilgrim walked for days to reach the holy shrine."
a small round piece of medicine to be swallowed
"He took a pill to relieve his headache."
to rob or plunder a place, especially during war
"The invading army pillaged the village and took all valuables."
a strong vertical support or mainstay of a structure or system
"The ancient temple was supported by massive stone pillars."
a dish of rice cooked in seasoned broth, often with meat and vegetables
"We enjoyed a delicious chicken pillaw for dinner."
a device for publicly punishing someone / to expose to public ridicule
"The corrupt official was placed in the pillory for the town to jeer at."
a soft cushion filled with material used to support the head while sleeping or resting
"She placed her head on the soft pillow and fell asleep quickly."
a person who operates an aircraft / to guide or lead through a trial
"She piloted the plane safely through the storm."
a small, inflamed elevation of the skin; a spot on the skin, especially on the face
"She was embarrassed about the pimple on her forehead."
a gripping tool with two arms used for holding or pulling objects
"He used pincers to remove the hot nail from the wood."
to squeeze tightly between the fingers; to take a small amount
"She pinched a bit of salt into the soup."
a tool used for gripping or squeezing objects
"Use the pinchers to remove the hot coal safely."
to long intensely for something or someone; to suffer from longing
"He pined for his hometown after moving abroad."
a large tropical fruit with a tough skin and sweet yellow flesh
"The pineapple has a crown of spiky leaves on top."
