英语词汇词典 | 单词含义、定义和示例
to cover or hide; to wrap in cloth
"The mountain peak was shrouded in mist."
To raise and lower the shoulders to express uncertainty or indifference.
"He shrugged when asked about the missing file."
To remove the outer covering, such as the husk of corn or shell of shellfish.
"She learned how to shuck oysters quickly."
to tremble or shake suddenly, often due to fear, cold, or strong emotion
"She shuddered at the thought of walking alone in the dark forest."
to deliberately avoid or stay away from someone or something
"He was shunned by his colleagues after the scandal."
to move or turn aside; to push or divert from one track to another
"The train was shunted onto a different track."
to close something, especially a door or window
"Please shut the door before you leave."
a vehicle or craft that travels regularly between two places.
"The airport shuttle runs every 30 minutes."
Being reserved or nervous around other people.
"The child was too shy to speak in class."
a person, especially a lawyer, who uses unscrupulous or dishonest methods
"The businessman was exposed as a shyster who cheated clients."
A hissing or hushing sound, especially in speech with 's' or 'sh'.
"The poet used sibilance to create a soft, hissing effect in the verse."
Making or characterized by a hissing sound.
"The word 'snake' starts with a sibilant sound."
To pronounce with a hissing sound.
"The actor sibilated his lines for dramatic effect."
A brother or sister.
"She has three siblings, two brothers and one sister."
Each of two or more children or offspring having one or both parents in common.
"Siblings are usually placed on the same level in a family tree."
Prophetic, mysterious, or cryptic in meaning.
"The old woman gave a sibylline warning about the future."
a tool with a curved metal blade and short handle used for cutting grain crops
"The farmer harvested wheat using a traditional sickle."
weak and unhealthy; prone to illness; appearing weak or pale
"The sickly child needed extra care and attention."
the state of being ill; a disease or illness
"She took time off work due to sickness."
a position to the left or right of something
"The store is on the side of the road."
An activity done in addition to one's main job or area of work.
"The sideline discussions led to mutual understanding."
Informal or secondary conversations that occur outside the main agenda of a formal meeting.
"Sideline discussions often lead to agreements."
Directed to the side; indirect, furtive, or not straightforward.
"She gave him a sidelong glance across the room."
Relating to the stars or constellations; measured relative to the stars.
"Astronomers use sidereal time to track the positions of stars."
To avoid something by stepping aside; to evade a problem or question indirectly.
"The politician tried to sidestep the difficult question."
To distract from the main subject or activity.
"She was sidetracked by an unexpected phone call."
a paved path for pedestrians at the side of a street.
"Children were playing on the sidewalk."
A military operation in which a place is surrounded to force its surrender.
"The castle fell after a long siege."
An American environmental organization founded in 1892 by John Muir, focused on promoting conservation of the natural environment by influencing public policy decisions.
"John Muir founded the Sierra Club in 1892 to protect wild areas."
a utensil with a mesh or perforated bottom, used for straining or sifting
"She used a sieve to strain the pasta."
a military operation to capture a place by surrounding it and cutting off supplies
"The siege of the castle lasted for three months."
to separate or sort through carefully, often using a sieve or by examining closely
"She sifted the flour before adding it to the cake mixture."
to let out a long, deep breath as an expression of tiredness, relief, or sadness
"She sighed with relief when she heard the good news."
the ability to see or something that is seen
"The sight of the sunset took her breath away."
unable to see; blind; lacking vision
"The sightless man navigated the street with his guide dog."
a symbol, mark, or gesture that conveys information or instructions
"The sign on the door said 'Closed for lunch'."
a gesture, sound, or action used to convey information or instructions
"The driver gave a hand signal before turning left."
A gesture, action, or sound conveying information or instructions.
"Signals from deep space were detected last week."
a person's name written by themselves, often as a form of identification or authorization
"She signed the contract with her elegant signature."
the quality of being important, meaningful, or worthy of attention
"The significance of the discovery was recognized worldwide."
important, meaningful, or having a noticeable effect
"The company made a significant investment in new technology."
in a way that is large or important enough to have an effect
"The economy has significantly improved over the last decade."
the meaning or sense conveyed by a word, action, or symbol
"The signification of the gesture was misunderstood."
the absence of sound or noise
"The silence in the room was deafening."
not speaking or making noise
"The room was silent as everyone waited for the announcement."
a fine, smooth fabric made from the threads produced by silkworms
"The dress was made of pure silk."
fabric made from natural fibers produced by silkworms
"The bride wore a beautiful dress made of silk cloth."
the caterpillar of a moth that produces silk fibers used to make silk fabric
"Silkworms feed on mulberry leaves to produce silk."
