英语词汇词典 | 单词含义、定义和示例
made of silk; smooth and soft like silk
"She wore a beautiful silken dress to the party."
showing a lack of good sense; foolish or playful
"He made a silly mistake on the test."
Fine sand, clay, or other material carried by running water and deposited as a sediment.
"The river deposited layers of silt along its banks."
a shiny gray-white metal, often used for coins, jewelry, and decoration
"She wore a beautiful silver necklace for the party."
a large freshwater fish with silvery scales, commonly farmed for food
"Silver carp is widely cultivated in fish farms across Asia."
Relating to, resembling, or affecting apes or monkeys.
"The scientist studied the simian behavior of the chimpanzees."
Having a resemblance in appearance, character, or quantity, without being identical.
"The twins wore similar clothes to the party."
the state of being alike or having characteristics in common
"There is a strong similarity between the two paintings."
in a similar way
"Similarly, we can achieve success with dedication and hard work."
A figure of speech involving the comparison of one thing with another using 'like' or 'as'.
"She used a simile to describe her eyes as bright as stars."
The quality or state of being similar; resemblance or likeness.
"There is a striking similitude between the two paintings."
to smile in a silly, self-conscious, or affected way
"She simpered at his compliment, clearly embarrassed."
easy to understand or do; not complicated
"The instructions were simple and easy to follow."
a foolish or gullible person
"They treated him like a simpleton who could not understand anything complex."
the quality of being simple; lack of complexity or intricacy
"The beauty of the design lies in its simplicity."
to make something easier to understand or do
"The teacher simplified the lesson for the younger students."
treating complex issues as if they were much simpler than they really are
"His explanation was too simplistic and ignored key details."
in a clear and easy to understand manner
"She explained the concept simply and clearly."
an image or representation of someone or something; a superficial likeness
"The statue was only a simulacrum of the ancient god."
to imitate the appearance, character, or behavior of something; to pretend or reproduce conditions artificially
"The pilot had to simulate an emergency landing during training."
Artificially created to look real but not actually real.
"The pilot trained in a simulated flight environment."
the imitation of a situation or process
"The simulation helped the students understand the complex theory."
occurring, operating, or done at the same time
"The two singers gave simultaneous performances in different cities."
occurring or done at the same time
"The two speakers began talking simultaneously."
from a particular time in the past until now
"I have known her since childhood."
genuine and honest; free from pretense or deceit
"She gave a sincere apology for her mistake."
with genuine feelings; honestly and truly
"I sincerely hope you recover soon."
the quality of being free from pretense or deceit; honesty
"His sincerity in apologizing was evident to everyone."
a position requiring little or no work but giving financial benefit or status
"He was given a sinecure at the university as a reward for his loyalty."
A tendon; figuratively, the source of strength, power, or resilience.
"The sinews in his arms stood out as he lifted the heavy box."
Lean and muscular; strong and tough.
"The athlete had a sinewy build that showed his strength."
to make musical sounds with the voice, typically in a tune
"She loves to sing in the choir."
To burn something superficially or lightly, especially at the edges.
"The fire singed his eyebrows."
a person who sings, especially professionally
"The singer performed on stage last night."
Remarkable, extraordinary; or grammatical form referring to one person or thing.
"She has a singular talent for painting."
Giving the impression that something harmful or evil is happening or will happen.
"The abandoned house had a sinister atmosphere."
free from sin; pure and innocent; without moral fault
"The innocent child appeared sinless in her pure white dress."
The quality or state of being winding, curving, or having many turns.
"The sinuosity of the river made navigation challenging."
Having many curves, bends, or turns; winding.
"The hikers followed a sinuous path through the forest."
A cavity within a bone or tissue, especially those in the bones of the face connected with the nasal cavities.
"He suffered from a sinus infection that caused headaches."
A device that makes a loud prolonged sound as a signal or warning; in mythology, a creature that lures sailors with enchanting songs.
"The police car passed with its siren blaring."
A hot, dry wind blowing from North Africa across the Mediterranean to southern Europe.
"The sirocco made the city unbearably hot and dusty."
a female sibling; a girl or woman in relation to other children of her parents
"My sister is coming to visit us next week."
The relationship between sisters, or a community of women united by shared experiences or goals.
"The feminist movement created a strong sense of sisterhood among women."
