英语词汇词典 | 单词含义、定义和示例
a sequence of actions regularly followed; a fixed program
"She follows a strict morning routine before work."
as part of a regular procedure; habitually
"The staff routinely checks the equipment for safety."
A vehicle for driving over rough terrain, especially one driven by remote control over extraterrestrial terrain.
"The rover landed on Mars to begin its exploration."
Noisy and disorderly; rough and disruptive
"The rowdy crowd made it hard to hear the speaker."
relating to a king, queen, or other member of a royal family
"They attended a royal ceremony at the palace."
A subspecies of tiger found primarily in India and Bangladesh, known for its distinctive orange coat with black stripes.
"The Royal Bengal Tiger is an iconic species of the Sundarbans."
Members of a royal family or payment made to the owner of a patent, copyright, or natural resource.
"The author receives a royalty for every book sold."
a tough elastic substance made from the latex of tropical plants or synthetically, used for making tires, boots, and other products.
"The tires are made of natural rubber."
Waste material or unwanted things; something worthless
"He threw the broken toys into the rubbish bin."
Broken stone, bricks, or debris from a collapsed building or structure.
"The rescue team searched through the rubble after the earthquake."
Having a healthy reddish complexion.
"The old man’s rubicund face showed he was in good health."
A set of instructions, rules, or a heading in a document, often used for grading criteria.
"The teacher provided a grading rubric for the assignment."
a situation where a crowd of people are pushing against each other; a disorderly crowd
"There was a ruck at the football match."
Having a healthy red color in the face.
"She had a ruddy complexion from working outdoors."
in an impolite or discourteous manner
"He rudely interrupted the speaker during the presentation."
the quality of being impolite, discourteous, or offensive in behavior or speech
"His rudeness shocked everyone at the dinner party."
A basic principle, element, or fundamental part of something.
"He learned the rudiments of music before joining the band."
Involving or limited to basic principles; elementary or simple.
"The village school provided only a rudimentary education."
Expressing sorrow, regret, or pity.
"He gave a rueful smile after losing the match."
A violent or lawless person; a bully.
"The ruffians vandalized the shop late at night."
rough and uneven; having a rough irregular surface; tough and strong
"The hikers crossed the rugged mountain terrain."
to destroy or severely damage something so that it no longer works or is of no use.
"Heavy rain ruined the wedding decorations."
an accepted principle or instruction that states what is allowed or what must be done.
"There are strict rules about safety in the lab."
A person who governs or controls a country; a straight-edged tool used for measuring or drawing lines
"The ruler drew a straight line on the paper while the king was a powerful ruler of his kingdom."
explicit principles or regulations governing conduct or procedure within a particular area of activity
"The teacher reminded the students to follow the classroom rules."
Official orders and laws that control how something is done.
"Rules and regulations alone cannot change attitudes."
an official decision made by a judge or authority.
"The court’s ruling favored the defendant."
to make a continuous deep, resonant sound
"Thunder rumbled in the distance."
a cud-chewing mammal, such as a cow or sheep
"Cows are ruminants that chew cud."
to think deeply about something; to chew cud (for animals)
"She sat alone to ruminate on her decision."
to search through something in a disorderly way
"He rummaged through the drawer for his keys."
a currently circulating story or report of uncertain or doubtful truth.
"There’s a rumor that the company will merge next year."
a currently circulating story or report of uncertain or doubtful truth; gossip
"There's a rumour that the company will close next month."
the hindquarters or buttocks; the lower back area
"The horse injured its rump during the fall."
to make something untidy or wrinkled by creasing or crumpling
"She accidentally rumpled her dress while packing."
a noisy disturbance; an uproar or commotion
"The children caused quite a rumpus in the playground."
to move swiftly on foot by taking steps faster than walking
"He runs every morning to stay fit."
in a poor condition; worn out or neglected
"They live in a run-down house at the edge of town."
relating to or consisting of runes; mysterious or magical
"The old stone had strange runic carvings on it."
a person who runs, especially in races or for exercise
"The runner crossed the finish line with a big smile."
the action or sport of running
"Running every morning keeps me healthy."
to break or burst suddenly; a crack, split, or break in something
"The pipe ruptured due to high pressure."
relating to the countryside rather than the town
"He prefers the peaceful life of a rural village."
A trick or action intended to deceive someone.
"She used a clever ruse to get into the party unnoticed."
