英语词汇词典 | 单词含义、定义和示例
The process of breathing or the exchange of gases in living organisms.
"Respiration is essential for all living beings."
To breathe in and out; to inhale and exhale.
"Plants also respire to release energy."
A short period of rest or relief from something difficult or unpleasant.
"The weekend provided a welcome respite from work."
Shining brilliantly; dazzling in appearance or effect
"The bride looked resplendent in her wedding gown."
To say or do something in reply or reaction to a statement or action.
"He did not respond to my question immediately."
A person who replies to something, especially in a survey or legal case
"The survey had over 1,000 respondents."
a reaction to something that has been said or done
"Her response to the question was both thoughtful and clear."
the state or fact of having a duty to deal with something or having control over someone
"Being a manager comes with a lot of responsibility."
having an obligation to do something or being the cause of something
"She is responsible for managing the project."
Reacting quickly and positively to something
"The website is fully responsive on all devices."
The quality of reacting quickly and positively
"The manager appreciated her responsiveness to customer feedback."
a place where meals are prepared and served to customers
"We went to the restaurant for dinner."
A place where someone or something rests, especially a burial site.
"The resting place of the martyrs is near the river."
The act of restoring something to its rightful owner or compensating for loss
"The court ordered restitution to the victims of the fraud."
unable to stay still or silent; restless and impatient
"The crowd grew restive as they waited for the concert to begin."
unable to relax or remain still; constantly in motion
"He felt restless during the long meeting."
the inability to rest or relax as a result of anxiety or boredom
"His restlessness during the long meeting was obvious to everyone."
the act of returning something to its former condition or state
"The building is undergoing restoration to preserve its historical value."
to bring something back to its original or former condition
"The art gallery plans to restore the old paintings."
characterized by reserve or self-control; held back
"Her restrained reaction surprised everyone."
the act of holding back or controlling; self-control
"He showed great restraint in not responding to the insult."
To limit the size, amount, or range of something.
"The government decided to restrict the use of plastic bags."
limited or controlled; subject to restrictions
"Access to this area is restricted to authorized personnel only."
a rule or law that limits or controls something
"The new restrictions will affect the business hours."
The action of organizing something differently.
"The company underwent restructuring to improve efficiency."
a consequence, effect, or outcome of something
"The result of the test was excellent."
to begin again after a pause; or a summary of one’s qualifications and work experience
"She resumed her studies after a two-year break."
The act of starting something again after a pause or interruption.
"The resumption of classes after the holidays brought excitement among students."
To rise, increase, or become active again after a decline.
"Interest in traditional crafts has begun to resurge."
An increase or revival after a period of little activity or decline.
"There has been a resurgence of interest in vintage fashion."
Becoming strong, active, or popular again.
"The resurgent economy gave hope to many businesses."
To bring back to life or revive something from the past.
"The director decided to resurrect the old play for a new audience."
to revive someone from unconsciousness or apparent death
"The doctors tried to resuscitate the patient after the heart attack."
the sale of goods to the public in small quantities for use or consumption rather than for resale
"The company specializes in the retail of clothing and accessories."
a person or business that sells goods to consumers rather than to other businesses
"The retailer offers discounts on electronic products."
to keep possession of something
"The company decided to retain its experienced employees."
a fee paid in advance to secure someone's services, or a device that holds something in place
"The lawyer asked for a retainer before taking the case."
to make an attack in return for a similar attack
"The army retaliated after the enemy attack."
the action of returning a military attack; counterattack; revenge for an injury or wrong
"The country threatened retaliation against any act of aggression."
Taking action in response to another's action, characterized as punitive, revengeful, or counteractive.
"The country imposed retaliatory tariffs in response to trade sanctions."
to delay or slow down the progress of something
"Lack of funds may retard the development of the project."
to make the sound and movement of vomiting without bringing anything up
"The smell of spoiled food made him retch violently."
the continued possession, use, or control of something
"Employee retention is a key focus for the company."
having the ability to remember things easily or keep something for a long time
"She has a highly retentive memory."
the quality of being reserved or unwilling to speak freely
"His reticence made it difficult to know what he was thinking."
not revealing one's thoughts or feelings readily; reserved
"She was reticent about her personal life."
Having a net-like pattern or structure.
"The leaf had a reticulate pattern of veins."
A group of attendants or followers accompanying an important person.
"The king entered the hall followed by his retinue."
