英语词汇词典 | 单词含义、定义和示例
a traditional Indian stringed musical instrument with a long neck and resonating body
"The sitar creates beautiful ragas in Indian classical music."
a location or place, often used for a specific purpose, such as a construction site or a website
"The construction site is ready for the next phase of the project."
located in a particular place or position
"The hotel is situated near the beach."
a set of circumstances or state of affairs at a particular time
"The situation at work became difficult after the new policies were introduced."
the number 6
"There are six apples on the table."
coming after the fifth in order, position, or rank
"He finished the race in sixth place."
the physical dimensions, proportions, or magnitude of something
"This shirt is too small in size for me."
The internal framework of bones that supports the body of a human or animal.
"The teacher showed the students a human skeleton in the biology class."
A person who doubts or questions accepted beliefs or claims.
"The scientist was a skeptic of theories without solid evidence."
not easily convinced; having doubts or reservations
"She was skeptical about the new plan."
An attitude of doubt or disbelief toward claims or accepted ideas.
"Her skepticism about the project grew after the failed trial."
a simple, rough drawing or outline
"He made a quick sketch of the landscape."
not thorough or detailed; suspicious or unsafe
"The details of the project were still sketchy."
a small, light boat usually for one person
"The fisherman paddled his skiff across the lake."
having or showing skill; expert and accomplished
"The skilful surgeon performed the operation with great precision."
in a way that shows ability and training; expertly
"She skilfully painted the portrait in just two hours."
the ability to do something well through training or experience
"Her skill in painting impressed everyone."
having the ability, experience, or training to do something well
"She is a highly skilled surgeon with years of experience."
The ability to do something well; expertise.
"Learning new skills can increase personal and professional growth."
to move quickly over a surface or to read something quickly
"She skimmed through the report before the meeting."
to use less of something than is necessary in order to save money or effort
"Don’t skimp on quality when buying a new laptop."
the outer layer of the body
"She has fair skin and bright blue eyes."
a person who spends as little money as possible; a miser
"The landlord was such a skinflint that he never repaired anything."
very thin; having little flesh or fat on the body
"The skinny cat looked like it hadn't eaten for days."
to omit or pass over something; to move lightly or quickly
"He decided to skip breakfast and go straight to work."
a short, humorous performance or piece of writing
"The students performed a funny skit at the event."
easily frightened or nervous; unpredictable
"The horse was too skittish to ride."
underhanded or dishonest behavior
"The politician was accused of financial skulduggery."
the bony structure that forms the head and protects the brain
"The archaeologists found an ancient human skull."
dishonest behavior or activities, often done secretly
"The election was full of political skullduggery."
a bright blue color like that of a clear sky
"Her sky-blue eyes sparkled in the sunlight."
a small brown bird known for singing while flying high in the sky
"The skylark sang beautifully as it soared above the meadow."
a very tall building of many stories
"The new skyscraper dominates the city's skyline."
a large, thick, flat piece of stone, concrete, or other hard material
"The workers laid a concrete slab for the foundation."
not tight, firm, or busy; lacking tension or activity
"Business is slack during the rainy season."
to make or become less tight, less active, or slower
"The driver slackened his speed as he approached the village."
Stony waste matter separated from metals during the smelting process.
"The factory dumped the slag near the river."
To satisfy thirst or desire.
"She drank cold water to slake her thirst."
to close or hit something with great force
"He slammed the door angrily after the argument."
The action of making false spoken statements damaging to a person's reputation.
"He sued the newspaper for slander."
very informal language that is usually spoken rather than written
"The teenagers used slang that their parents couldn't understand."
A particular point of view; to slope or lean in a particular direction.
"The article had a political slant."
To hit someone or something with the palm of the hand.
"He slapped the table in anger."
done too quickly and carelessly; hasty and careless
"The report was written in a slapdash manner, full of errors."
to cut or strike with a sharp object
"The cat slashed at the intruder with its claws."
