英语词汇词典 | 单词含义、定义和示例
the process of reasoning or logical thinking
"His ratiocination impressed the judges during the debate."
a fixed amount of something, especially food, officially allowed to each person
"During the war, each family received a weekly ration of rice."
the underlying reason or explanation for something
"The rationale behind his decision was clearly explained."
a belief or theory that opinions and actions should be based on reason and knowledge rather than religious belief or emotion
"Rationalism emphasizes logic and reasoning over faith."
the action of attempting to explain or justify behavior or an attitude with logical reasons, even if these are not appropriate
"His excuse was just a rationalization for his careless mistake."
to attempt to explain or justify behavior or decisions with logical reasons, even if they are not true or appropriate
"She tried to rationalize her lateness by blaming the traffic."
to justify or explain something with logical reasons, even if not appropriate or true
"He tried to rationlize his mistake by blaming the system."
to make a rapid series of short, sharp sounds; a device or object that makes such a sound
"The loose window began to rattle in the strong wind."
loud, harsh, and unpleasant sound or behavior
"The crowd became raucous after the team scored."
to cause severe and extensive damage or destruction
"The hurricane ravaged the coastal villages."
to speak or write about something with great enthusiasm or admiration
"Critics rave about the new movie."
to tangle or complicate; to untangle or unravel depending on context
"She began to ravel the loose threads of the sweater."
a large, black bird with a thick bill and harsh croaking voice
"The raven perched on the old oak tree and cawed loudly."
Extremely hungry and greedy; voracious.
"The ravening wolves circled the camp."
Extremely hungry; famished.
"After the long hike, she was ravenous and ate quickly."
A deep, narrow valley with steep sides.
"The river carved a deep ravine through the mountains."
To fill with intense delight; to captivate or enchant.
"The beauty of the sunset ravished the travelers."
The basic material from which a product is made.
"The factory imports raw materials for production."
fresh unprocessed root of the turmeric plant used as a spice and medicine
"Grate raw turmeric into the curry for authentic flavor."
To completely destroy or demolish something, especially a building.
"The old factory was razed to make way for new apartments."
a sharp-edged instrument used for shaving hair from the skin
"He shaved his beard with a sharp razor."
to stretch out or extend to something or someone
"She reached for the book on the top shelf."
to respond or behave in a particular way to something
"She reacted angrily when she heard the news."
A response to a situation, event, or stimulus; also a chemical change involving reactants and products.
"Her reaction to the news was one of surprise."
Opposing political or social progress or reform; extremely conservative.
"The group took a reactionary stance against the new policies."
responding to situations rather than initiating them; chemically active
"The company took a reactive approach to customer complaints."
to look at and comprehend the meaning of written or printed matter
"I like to read books before bed."
a person who reads or who is capable of reading
"She is a fast reader, finishing books in a day."
Without hesitation or difficulty; willingly.
"She readily accepted the job offer."
the action or skill of reading
"Reading is one of my favorite hobbies."
To change or move something again in order to achieve a better fit, condition, or balance.
"He readjusted the chair to make it more comfortable."
The act of changing or correcting something again to make it suitable or balanced.
"After moving to a new city, he went through a period of readjustment."
Prepared or available for use or action.
"She was ready to leave for the airport."
To state again strongly; to confirm or strengthen a statement or belief.
"The president reaffirmed his commitment to education reform."
actually existing or happening; true and not imagined
"This is the real deal, no gimmicks."
The quality of representing things as they are; a practical or factual view.
"Her paintings are admired for their realism."
having or showing a sensible and practical idea of what can be achieved or expected
"She gave a realistic estimate of the project's cost."
the state of things as they actually exist, rather than as they may appear or might be imagined
"The reality of the situation is more complicated than we thought."
the act of becoming fully aware of something as a fact
"Her realization of the problem helped solve the issue."
to become fully aware of something as a fact; to understand clearly
"She suddenly realized that she had left her keys at home."
A large quantity of paper (typically 500 sheets); informally, a large amount of something.
"The office ordered ten reams of paper."
to cut or gather a crop; to receive as a consequence of actions
"Farmers reap wheat in the late summer."
a person or machine that cuts and gathers crops
"The reaper moved slowly through the golden fields."
