英语词汇词典 | 单词含义、定义和示例
a consequence of an action or event, often complex or unwelcome.
"The new law has serious social ramifications."
to spread or branch out into divisions or subdivisions.
"The river ramifies into several smaller streams."
having many branches.
"The ramose tree shaded the entire garden."
a sloping surface joining two different levels; as a verb, to increase or rise sharply
"The car drove up the ramp into the parking garage."
existing or spreading unchecked, often in an undesirable way
"Corruption was rampant in the city administration."
a defensive wall of a castle or fort
"The soldiers stood on the rampart, watching the enemy approach."
poorly built or maintained; in a state of disrepair
"They lived in a ramshackle old house on the edge of town."
a large farm where animals such as cattle or sheep are raised
"They own a huge cattle ranch in Texas."
having a bad taste or smell due to being old or spoiled (especially fats or oils)
"The butter had gone rancid after being left out too long."
A feeling of deep and bitter anger or resentment.
"There was a rancor between the two rivals that never faded."
Characterized by bitterness or resentment.
"Their rancorous debate lasted for hours."
Made, done, or happening without method or conscious decision.
"He made a random choice from the menu."
To make something happen in a random order or manner.
"The software can randomize the order of questions."
The extent or scope of something; to vary between limits.
"The mountains range from north to south across the country."
A person responsible for protecting and managing forests, parks, or natural areas.
"The park ranger guided the tourists through the forest trail."
Extending or varying between limits.
"The temperatures are ranging from 15 to 30 degrees this week."
A climbing vine with fragrant flowers that change color from white to pink to red
"The Rangoon creeper covered the entire fence with its sweet-smelling flowers."
A position in a hierarchy; to place in order according to importance or quality.
"She quickly rose to a senior rank in the company."
a position in a list or hierarchy, especially in terms of performance or importance
"His ranking in the competition improved after each round."
To cause continuing annoyance or resentment.
"His unfair criticism continued to rankle her for days."
Positions within a group, especially in a hierarchy or organization.
"He quickly moved up the ranks of the army."
to search a place roughly and steal or damage things
"Burglars ransacked the house while the family was away."
having an extreme desire to take things for oneself, greedy
"The rapacious landlord raised the rent without reason."
to force someone to have sexual intercourse without their consent
"The law strictly punishes those who commit rape."
happening quickly or in a short time
"The company experienced rapid growth last year."
The quality of moving or happening quickly; swiftness or speed.
"The rapidity of technological change is astonishing."
occurring quickly and with speed
"The car moved rapidly through the crowded streets."
the violent seizure of someone's property
"The war was marked by rapine and destruction."
A close and harmonious relationship where people understand each other well.
"The teacher quickly built a strong rapport with her students."
The establishment or resumption of harmonious relations.
"The two countries signed an agreement that marked a new rapprochement."
A mischievous or cheeky person; a rascal.
"The little rapscallion hid his brother’s shoes as a prank."
Completely absorbed or fascinated by something.
"She listened with rapt attention to the speaker’s words."
Relating to birds of prey or predatory behavior.
"The eagle is a raptorial bird with sharp talons."
A feeling of intense joy, delight, or ecstasy.
"She listened to the music in rapture."
Unusual or uncommon; not occurring often.
"This species of bird is extremely rare."
To make something less dense or more refined.
"The air rarefies as you climb higher into the mountains."
not often, infrequently
"She rarely eats sweets because of her diet."
the state of being rare; something that is uncommon or scarce
"The antique vase was a rarity worth thousands of dollars."
having a harsh, rough, or grating sound
"His raspy voice revealed years of smoking."
the cost or price of something, or the amount at which something happens
"The rate of inflation is increasing every year."
to a certain extent or degree
"I would rather stay home than go out."
the action of signing or giving formal consent to a treaty, contract, or agreement
"The treaty required ratification by both countries' parliaments."
to approve or confirm something officially, usually by law or formal consent
"The government ratified the trade agreement."
an evaluation or assessment, usually numerical
"The movie received a high rating from critics."
a relationship between two numbers showing how many times the first number contains the second
"The ratio of boys to girls in the class is 2:1."
