英语词汇词典 | 单词含义、定义和示例
Lacking ambition or the ability to accomplish anything; lazy and unmotivated.
"He was seen as a shiftless young man with no goals."
To shine with a soft, wavering light.
"The lake shimmered under the moonlight."
to give out a bright light or glow
"The sun will shine brightly tomorrow."
reflecting light; bright and polished; glossy
"The shiny new car caught everyone's attention."
a large boat used for travel or transporting goods across water
"The ship set sail across the ocean."
the process of transporting goods
"The shipping of the products was delayed due to weather conditions."
Neat, tidy, and in good order.
"She kept her office shipshape at all times."
to avoid or neglect a duty or responsibility
"He always tries to shirk his responsibilities at work."
a piece of clothing worn on the upper body, usually with sleeves and a collar
"He wore a blue shirt to the party."
a large group of fish swimming together; a shallow place in water
"We saw a shoal of fish near the coast."
a sudden upsetting or surprising event or experience
"The news of his sudden departure was a shock to everyone."
causing surprise or disbelief; startling
"The news of the accident was shocking to everyone."
badly made or done; of poor quality
"The contractor did a shoddy job on the repairs."
a covering for the foot, typically made of leather, with a sturdy sole and heel
"She bought a new pair of shoes for the wedding."
to fire a bullet or arrow from a weapon; to take a photograph or film
"He learned how to shoot a bow and arrow."
the action of shooting a gun, camera, or similar device
"The shooting of the movie took several months."
a place where goods are sold to customers
"I need to go to the shop to buy some groceries."
the activity of going to shops to buy things
"She spent the afternoon shopping for clothes."
worn or faded from being displayed in a shop; no longer fresh or original
"The shopworn shoes were sold at a discount."
the land along the edge of a sea, lake, or other large body of water
"We walked along the shore of the lake."
lacking foresight or consideration for the future; myopic
"His short-sighted decision to quit school early affected his career prospects."
quick to lose one's temper; easily angered
"She became short-tempered when the traffic made her late for the meeting."
lasting for or involving a short period of time
"They offered a short-term loan to help the business."
a state or situation in which something needed cannot be obtained in sufficient amounts
"There is a shortage of skilled workers in the industry."
a fault or failure to meet a certain standard; a deficiency
"Despite his many talents, he has some shortcomings."
A fault or failure to meet a certain standard; deficiencies.
"Institutional shortcomings affect student behavior negatively."
To make something shorter in length, duration, or extent
"She decided to shorten her speech to fit the time limit."
in a short time; soon
"He will be back shortly."
a short garment worn on the lower half of the body that covers each leg separately, usually above the knees.
"He wore a pair of blue shorts to the beach."
used to indicate obligation or duty
"You should study for your exams."
the upper joint of the human arm and the part of the body to which it is attached
"He hurt his shoulder while lifting weights."
to say something very loudly
"He shouted at the top of his lungs to get their attention."
to push someone or something roughly
"He shoved the box into the corner."
a tool with a broad flat blade and long handle used for digging and moving earth, snow, or other materials
"He grabbed a shovel to clear the snow from the driveway."
A display case or exhibition; to present something in an attractive or favorable way.
"The exhibition showcased the artist's best works."
to tear or cut something into small pieces
"She shredded the old documents before throwing them away."
a small mouse-like animal; also a woman with a bad temper
"The play describes a strong-willed woman as a shrew."
having sharp judgment and practical intelligence
"She made a shrewd investment in real estate."
to make a loud, high-pitched cry
"She shrieked when she saw the spider."
High-pitched and piercing in sound.
"The shrill whistle startled everyone in the room."
a small marine crustacean that is often used as food.
"We ordered grilled shrimp for dinner."
A place regarded as holy, often associated with a saint or deity.
"Thousands of pilgrims visit the shrine each year."
to become smaller in size, amount, or value.
"The sweater may shrink after washing."
The process of becoming smaller in size, amount, or value.
"The company reported a shrinkage in profits this quarter."
To become dry, wrinkled, and smaller due to lack of moisture.
"The flowers shriveled under the hot sun."
