英语词汇词典 | 单词含义、定义和示例
depending on someone or something for support
"The country is too reliant on imported goods."
an object surviving from an earlier time, often of historical or religious interest
"The museum displayed relics from the ancient civilization."
a train that carries emergency supplies and aid to disaster-affected areas
"The relief train arrived with food and medical supplies for the flood victims."
feeling happy and less worried after something stressful has been removed or resolved
"She felt relieved after hearing the good news."
a system of faith and worship involving belief in a higher power
"Freedom of religion is a fundamental human right."
relating to or believing in a religion or faith
"She is a very religious woman who prays every day."
to give up or let go of something voluntarily
"He had to relinquish control of the company after the merger."
a container for holy relics
"The ancient reliquary was decorated with gold and precious stones."
to greatly enjoy; also a condiment or sauce
"She relished the opportunity to travel abroad."
unwillingness or hesitation to do something
"His reluctance to speak made the meeting awkward."
unwilling or hesitant to do something
"She was reluctant to speak in front of the large audience."
in an unwilling manner; with hesitation or resistance
"She reluctantly agreed to help with the project."
to depend on with confidence
"You can always rely on her to help you out."
to stay in the same place or condition
"He decided to remain at home during the storm."
the part that is left after the main part is gone or used
"He ate most of the cake and left the remainder on the plate."
still existing or left after others are gone or dealt with
"There were only a few remaining tickets for the concert."
the parts, pieces, or substances that are left after the rest has been used or removed
"The remains of the meal were left on the table."
something that is said; a comment
"She made a remark about the weather."
worthy of attention; striking
"Her remarkable performance impressed everyone."
in a way that is worthy of attention or notice; surprisingly
"She did remarkably well in the competition."
capable of being corrected or cured
"The mistake was serious but still remediable."
intended to correct or improve a situation, especially related to learning or health
"The school offers remedial classes in mathematics."
a treatment or solution for a problem or illness
"The doctor prescribed a remedy for the cough."
to recall to the mind; to keep in memory
"I can't remember the last time we met."
the act of remembering or honoring someone or something
"A service was held in remembrance of the fallen soldiers."
to cause someone to remember something
"Please remind me to call her tomorrow."
something that helps you remember a fact, event, or action that you need to do or recall
"He set a reminder to call his mother on her birthday."
a story or memory about past events
"He shared a reminiscence of his childhood days in the village."
Tending to remind one of something; suggestive of something in the past.
"The smell of rain is reminiscent of my childhood in the village."
Negligent in performing a duty or responsibility.
"The manager was remiss in not checking the financial reports carefully."
To send money in payment or as a gift; to cancel or refrain from exacting a debt or punishment.
"He promised to remit the payment by the end of the week."
A sum of money sent, especially by mail or electronic transfer, as payment or gift.
"Migrant workers send remittances to support their families back home."
A small remaining part of something that once existed or was larger.
"The old house still had remnants of its former glory."
A small remaining quantity of something; a surviving trace.
"The remnants of the wall are still visible."
To change the structure or form of something, especially a building.
"They decided to remodel their kitchen last summer."
A forceful protest or objection.
"The workers’ remonstrance against unfair treatment was ignored."
A person who makes a forceful protest (noun); protesting or objecting (adjective).
"He was a remonstrant voice in the assembly."
To make a forceful protest or objection.
"Citizens remonstrated against the new tax policy."
A deep feeling of regret or guilt for a wrong committed.
"He was filled with remorse after lying to his friend."
Situated far from the main centers of population; distant.
"They stayed in a remote village during their trip."
placed at a distance; made remote
"The system was remoted to a secure location."
able to be removed or taken away
"This phone has a removable battery."
the act of taking something or someone away or out of a place
"The removal of old furniture made the room look spacious."
to take away or off from the position occupied
"She asked me to remove the books from the table."
To pay someone for services or work done.
"The company will remunerate employees fairly for their overtime."
Money paid for work or a service.
"The remuneration for this job is quite generous."
Financially rewarding or profitable.
"He chose a remunerative career in medicine."
