英语词汇词典 | 单词含义、定义和示例
having a loud, mournful sound; resonant
"The plangent toll of the church bell echoed through the village."
a rotating star chart used to display the visible stars for any time and date
"The astronomer used a planisphere to identify the constellations."
a person who makes plans or a book used for organizing schedules and tasks
"She uses a daily planner to organize her meetings."
the process of making plans for something
"The planning for the event took months."
a living organism that typically grows in the ground and absorbs nutrients from the soil
"She planted a tree in her garden."
a large green banana-like fruit that is usually cooked before eating
"Plantain can be fried, boiled, or baked and is a staple food in many tropical countries."
The flower bud of a banana plant, used as a vegetable in cooking
"We cooked plantain flower curry for dinner."
a large area of land where crops are grown, often for commercial purposes
"The sugarcane plantation stretched for miles across the valley."
the liquid part of blood; ionized gas; blood serum without clotting proteins
"Blood plasma contains various proteins and nutrients."
a soft mixture applied to walls or used to cover wounds; or to cover or coat with plaster
"The workers plastered the walls to make them smooth."
a synthetic material that can be molded; flexible or easily shaped
"These containers are made of durable plastic."
the quality of being easily shaped or molded; adaptability
"The brain's plasticity allows it to adapt after injury."
a flat, typically round dish used for serving food
"She put the salad on the plate."
an elevated flat area of land or a period of little change
"After months of growth, sales reached a plateau."
a raised level surface on which people or things can stand
"The train arrived on platform five."
Computing environments where software applications can be developed and run.
"Different platforms offer diverse digital solutions."
a remark or statement that is overused and unoriginal
"He kept repeating the same platitudes during the speech."
relating to a close relationship that is not romantic or sexual
"They have a platonic friendship that has lasted for years."
an expression of praise or approval
"The actor received plaudit for his outstanding performance."
expressions of praise or approval
"The scientist received plaudits from the international community."
The quality of being reasonable or probable.
"The plausibility of his explanation convinced the jury."
seeming reasonable or probable
"Her explanation of the event sounded plausible."
to engage in activity for enjoyment or recreation
"The children love to play outside."
a person who participates in a game or sport
"The player scored the winning goal."
full of fun and high spirits; lively
"The puppy was very playful, running around the garden."
a series of games played to determine a champion among top teams
"The team qualified for the playoffs after a strong season."
a person who writes plays
"Shakespeare is considered the greatest playwright of all time."
a request or appeal, especially in a legal context
"The defendant entered a guilty plea in court."
to make an emotional or earnest request; to state in court
"She pleaded with him to stay."
giving a sense of happiness, enjoyment, or satisfaction
"We had a pleasant evening at the park."
a remark made in order to be polite or friendly; light conversation or jokes
"They exchanged pleasantries before the meeting began."
to make someone happy or satisfied
"She will do anything to please her parents."
feeling happy or satisfied with something
"She was pleased with her exam results."
giving pleasure or enjoyment
"Reading a good book is a pleasurable activity."
a feeling of happiness or enjoyment
"It was a pleasure to meet you."
a fold in fabric made by doubling the material back upon itself
"She added a pleat to the skirt for extra volume."
common, ordinary, or belonging to the lower social classes
"The festival was enjoyed by both plebeian and noble citizens."
alternate spelling of 'plebeian'; common or ordinary
"His tastes were rather plebian, favoring simple food and clothes."
a direct vote by the electorate on an important public question
"The government held a plebiscite to decide on the new constitution."
a solemn promise or agreement to do or refrain from doing something
"He gave a pledge to support the cause."
a person to whom something is pledged or given as security
"The bank is the pledgee of the collateral until the loan is repaid."
a person who gives or offers a pledge or security
"The bank accepted the jewelry from the pledgeor as collateral for the loan."
complete in every way; fully attended or absolute
"The committee held a plenary session to discuss all matters of importance."
a person invested with full power to act on behalf of another, especially in diplomacy
"The ambassador was a plenipotentiary sent to negotiate the treaty."
the condition of being full or abundant; a great quantity
"The garden was a plenitude of flowers in spring."
existing in great quantity; abundant
"The harvest was plenteous, providing enough food for the entire village."
Existing in great quantity; abundant.
"Food and water were plentiful in the village."
the condition of being full or abundant
"The garden offered a plentitude of flowers in spring."
a large or sufficient amount or quantity
"We have plenty of time before the meeting."
an excessive amount of something
"She has a plethora of books on her shelf."
