英语词汇词典 | 单词含义、定义和示例
a fraudulent or ignorant pretender to medical skill; a charlatan
"Beware of the quack who promises miracle cures online."
square or nearly square; having four sides or being suited or corresponding to something
"The tiles had a neat quadrate shape that made the floor look orderly."
to increase or make something four times as much or as many
"Within a year, the startup quadrupled its user base through aggressive partnerships."
to drink something heartily or in large gulps, especially an alcoholic drink
"He quaffed a mug of ale after the long day."
a soft, wet area of land that gives way underfoot; a complex or dangerous situation
"The hikers were trapped in a political quagmire."
verb: to feel or show fear; noun: a small, short-tailed bird
"She quailed at the sight of the approaching storm."
attractively unusual or old-fashioned
"They stayed in a quaint little cottage by the sea."
to shake or tremble, often due to fear or a natural event like an earthquake
"The ground began to quake during the earthquake."
a condition or skill that makes someone suitable for a job or activity; the process of qualifying
"She listed her qualifications on the job application."
officially recognized as being trained or knowledgeable for a particular job or activity
"She is a qualified doctor with years of experience."
to meet the requirements or conditions for something
"He worked hard to qualify for the final round."
Relating to the quality or nature of something rather than its quantity.
"The study focused on the qualitative aspects of customer feedback."
the standard of something as measured against other things of a similar kind
"The quality of the fabric is excellent."
Deep and healthy sleep that is adequate and restorative, ensuring physical and mental well-being
"Quality sleep improves cognitive function and overall health."
Time spent giving someone your full attention in order to strengthen your relationship with them.
"Spending quality time with family enhances relationships."
a feeling of doubt, worry, or fear about something
"She had no qualm about speaking her mind."
feelings of doubt, worry, or uneasiness
"He had serious qualms about accepting the offer."
Able to be expressed or measured as a quantity.
"Sales performance should be quantifiable to measure progress."
Relating to the measurement or amount of something.
"The report included quantitative data on population growth."
An amount or number of something.
"The shop ordered a large quantity of rice."
A period of isolation to prevent the spread of disease.
"The travelers were placed in quarantine for two weeks."
A fundamental subatomic particle that combines to form protons and neutrons.
"Quarks form protons and neutrons."
an angry argument or disagreement between people
"They had a quarrel about money and stopped talking to each other."
Inclined to argue or fight.
"He became quarrelsome after losing the game."
A place where stone or minerals are extracted; also means prey when hunted.
"The workers quarried limestone from the hill."
One-fourth part of something; also used for housing or accommodating.
"She paid a quarter of the total bill."
the player who directs a team’s offense in American football
"The quarterback threw a perfect pass."
Happening every three months; occurring four times a year.
"The company publishes a quarterly report on its earnings."
living accommodation; lodgings; military housing
"The soldiers returned to their quarters after the training exercise."
A group of four people playing music or singing together.
"The string quartet performed beautifully at the concert."
A book size resulting from folding each printed sheet into four leaves (eight pages).
"The library has rare Shakespeare quartos."
To reject or void something legally or to put an end to something forcefully.
"The court quashed the decision due to lack of evidence."
To shake or tremble in speaking, typically through nervousness or emotion.
"Her voice quavered as she spoke before the crowd."
A platform lying alongside or projecting into water for loading and unloading ships.
"The cargo was unloaded at the quay."
Feeling sick to one's stomach; nauseated.
"She felt queasy after the long boat ride."
a female ruler of a country or the wife of a king
"The queen addressed her people with grace."
A flowering tree with colorful, crepe-like flowers, scientifically known as Lagerstroemia
"The Queen crape myrtle bloomed beautifully in the garden with its purple flowers."
Strange, odd, or unusual.
"He had a queer feeling that something was wrong."
To suppress or put an end to something, usually by force.
"The police were called to quell the violent protest."
To satisfy thirst or extinguish something like fire.
"He drank water to quench his thirst."
The act of satisfying thirst or extinguishing something like fire.
"Drinking cold water was quenching her thirst."
Complaining in a whining or irritable manner.
"The querulous customer kept finding fault with every detail."
A question, especially one addressed to an official or organization; to ask a question or express doubt.
"She raised a query about the accuracy of the report."
a long search for something that is difficult to find
"They went on a quest to find the lost treasure."
A sentence designed to elicit information; or to ask something.
"She asked a difficult question during the meeting."
doubtful; dubious; suspicious; open to doubt or suspicion
"His questionable business practices led to an investigation."
a set of written questions used to collect information or opinions
"Participants filled out a detailed questionnaire about their habits."
A line or sequence of people or vehicles awaiting their turn; to wait in line.
"People queued outside the theater for tickets."
