英语词汇词典 | 单词含义、定义和示例
sexually attractive or exciting
"She wore a sexy red dress to the party."
In poor condition through long use or lack of care; of low quality.
"The hotel room looked shabby and old-fashioned."
a small, roughly built house or hut, often poor or temporary
"They spent the weekend in a small wooden shack by the river."
to chain or restrain; to restrict someone’s actions or freedom
"Outdated regulations shackle small businesses and slow innovation."
a large citrus fruit similar to grapefruit; pomelo
"The shaddock is the largest citrus fruit in the world."
An area that is protected from direct sunlight.
"We sat in a shaded area by the riverbank."
a dark area or shape made when something blocks light; to follow or observe secretly
"His shadow stretched long in the evening sun."
providing shade; dishonest; suspicious
"The shady businessman made a suspicious deal."
to move or cause to move up and down or from side to side with rapid, short movements
"She shook the bottle to mix the contents."
unstable; trembling; unreliable; weak
"His voice was shaky with nervousness."
a fine-grained sedimentary rock that can be split into thin layers
"The region is rich in shale and natural gas deposits."
used to express the future or indicate an intention or determination
"I shall return before sunset."
not deep; lacking depth of thought or feeling
"The children played in the shallow water near the shore."
something that is not what it appears to be; a false or fake thing; to pretend
"The deal turned out to be a sham."
a state of complete disorder or ruin
"After the storm, the whole town was in shambles."
a painful feeling of humiliation or distress caused by the consciousness of wrong or foolish behavior
"He felt deep shame after lying to his friend."
causing shame; disgraceful; embarrassing
"His shameful behavior embarrassed the entire family."
having no shame; bold and rude; impudent
"The shameless politician refused to apologize for his mistakes."
a remote, beautiful, imaginary place where life is perfect and peaceful
"They described the island as a modern-day Shangri-La."
the external form, contours, or outline of someone or something
"The shape of the mountain was clearly visible from the valley."
having a particular form or appearance
"The sculpture was shaped like a human figure."
having no definite or well-defined shape or form
"The fog created a shapeless mass in the distance."
a broken piece of glass, metal, or pottery
"He cut his finger on a shard of glass."
to give a portion of (something) to others or allow others to use or enjoy it
"She decided to share her lunch with her friends."
used, done, or experienced by two or more people together
"They live in a shared apartment near the university."
an individual or organization that owns shares in a company
"Each shareholder has the right to vote at the annual meeting."
a large fish with sharp teeth known for being a strong predator in the ocean
"The shark swam silently beneath the boat."
a sweet orange persimmon fruit that can be eaten when firm
"The Sharon fruit is sweet and can be eaten like an apple."
having a fine edge or point; keen
"The knife is sharp enough to cut through the meat easily."
suddenly and strongly; in a cutting or intense way
"Prices rose sharply after the announcement."
To break suddenly into many small pieces.
"The glass will shatter if you drop it."
To remove hair from the body, typically using a razor; the act of removing hair
"He likes to shave every morning before work."
the act of removing hair with a razor; a thin strip or piece shaved from something
"He bought a new cream for shaving."
a bundle of grain stalks laid lengthwise and tied together after reaping; a bundle of objects tied together
"The farmer carried a sheaf of wheat on his shoulder."
to cut the wool off a sheep or to cut something with sharp tools like scissors or shears
"The farmer will shear the sheep in the spring."
A large freshwater catfish with a broad flat head and long barbels
"The sheat-fish is one of the largest freshwater fish in South Asia."
to put a sword or knife back into its cover
"He quickly sheathed his sword after the duel."
to let something fall off naturally, such as leaves, hair, or tears
"Trees shed their leaves in autumn."
a farm animal with thick wool that is raised for its wool, meat, and milk
"The farmer keeps a large flock of sheep."
complete and utter; very steep or transparent
"The cliff was a sheer drop into the sea."
a large piece of cloth or paper, typically used to cover or protect something
"I need a clean sheet to cover the bed."
a flat surface used for storing or displaying things, typically fixed to a wall or inside a cabinet
"I placed the books on the shelf next to the window."
the hard outer covering of a mollusk or a crustacean, or something similar
"She picked up a beautiful seashell on the beach."
a place giving temporary protection from bad weather or danger
"They found shelter from the storm in the nearby barn."
a person who tends and guards sheep
"The shepherd guided his flock to the green pasture."
a sweet flavored drink or a frozen dessert made from sweetened fruit juice
"On hot days, she enjoys a glass of lemon sherbet."
A custom, phrase, or belief distinguishing a particular group of people, often used to identify outsiders.
"The phrase became a political shibboleth during the campaign."
To move or change from one place, position, or situation to another.
"She had to shift her focus to the new project."
