英语词汇词典 | 单词含义、定义和示例
a round, shallow container of small size used for serving food or liquids
"She served the soup in a small bowl."
Minor actions or initiatives that can collectively make a significant impact.
"Small efforts can bring big changes in butterfly conservation."
Excessively flattering or ingratiating, often insincerely.
"The salesman gave a smarmy pitch that felt fake."
Clever and intelligent; also stylish in appearance; or to feel pain.
"She is a smart student who always excels in class."
in a clever or intelligent way; neatly and stylishly; quickly
"He was smartly dressed for the business meeting."
intelligence; cleverness; neat and fashionable appearance
"Her smartness in solving problems impressed everyone."
to break something into pieces violently
"She smashed the glass in frustration."
A small amount or superficial knowledge of something.
"He has a smattering of Spanish."
to spread or apply a substance messily; to damage someone's reputation with false or unfair words
"The child smeared paint across the wall."
to perceive the odor of something through the nose
"I can smell fresh flowers in the garden."
to extract metal from its ore by heating and melting
"The workers smelt iron from its ore in the factory."
to express happiness or friendliness by turning the corners of the mouth upwards
"She smiled when she saw the gift."
to smile in a self-satisfied, smug, or silly way
"He smirked when he won the argument."
a visible suspension of fine particles of matter in the air, typically produced by combustion
"He inhaled the smoke from the fire."
A person who smokes tobacco or other substances
"He is a heavy smoker and tries to quit every year."
The act of inhaling and exhaling the smoke of tobacco or other substances; wearing a tuxedo (adjective, formal context).
"Smoking is prohibited inside the building."
to burn slowly with smoke but no flame; to show suppressed anger or emotion
"The fire smoldered for hours before it went out."
having an even surface without roughness; happening without difficulty
"The table has a smooth surface."
without problems or difficulties; in an even and regular way
"The car runs smoothly on the new highway."
to kill someone by covering their nose and mouth to prevent breathing; to cover something completely; to overwhelm with excessive attention or affection
"She smothered the fire with a blanket."
a dirty mark or smear; to make something dirty or unclear by rubbing or touching
"She accidentally smudged her lipstick on the napkin."
having or showing an excessive pride in oneself or one's achievements
"He wore a smug smile after winning the debate."
a small soft creature with a shell on its back that moves very slowly
"The snail left a shiny trail as it crawled across the leaf."
a long, legless reptile that moves by slithering
"A snake slithered across the garden path."
a long, curved vegetable that resembles a snake, commonly used in South Asian cuisine
"The snake gourd grows in a twisted, serpentine shape in the garden."
to break or cause to break with a sudden sharp cracking sound
"She snapped the pencil in half."
a trap for catching animals; to catch or trap
"The hunter set a snare to catch rabbits."
to growl aggressively with bared teeth; a tangle or mess
"The dog snarled at the stranger near the gate."
to smile or speak in a mocking or contemptuous way
"She sneered at his attempt to sing."
to expel air involuntarily from the nose and mouth due to irritation; the act of sneezing
"I had to sneeze during the meeting."
to laugh quietly in a disrespectful or mocking way
"The students snickered when the teacher made a mistake."
mocking or insulting in an indirect way
"He couldn’t resist making a snide comment about her dress."
to cut something quickly with scissors or a sharp tool
"She snipped the loose thread from her dress."
to cry or complain in a weak or annoying way
"He began to snivel when he didn’t get his way."
having or showing the attitude of people who think they are better than others
"She seemed snobbish because she avoided talking to the waiters."
the process of snow falling from the sky; the amount of snow that falls
"The heavy snowfall blocked all the roads yesterday."
to insult or ignore someone by treating them rudely
"He felt hurt when his invitation was snubbed."
to breathe noisily through the nose, often because of crying or a cold
"The child began to snuffle after crying for a long time."
a container used to store soap
"She bought a beautiful soap case for the bathroom."
covered with soap; having the characteristics of soap; foamy
"The dishes were still soapy after washing."
not affected by alcohol; serious, sensible, and solemn
"He gave a sober speech about the challenges ahead."
