英语词汇词典 | 单词含义、定义和示例
active and lively, especially in old age
"The spry grandmother surprised everyone with her quick dance steps."
Froth or foam, especially found on waves or liquids.
"The waves crashed against the rocks, leaving spume in the air."
To encourage or motivate someone to take action.
"The teacher's praise spurred him to study harder."
Not genuine, authentic, or true; false or fake.
"The report was based on spurious claims."
To reject something or someone with disdain or contempt.
"She spurned his offer of help."
to secretly collect information about a person, group, or country
"He was caught spying on his neighbor through the window."
To argue noisily over something small or unimportant.
"The children squabbled over the last piece of cake."
a small group of people organized for a specific purpose or task, often in the military or sports
"The football squad trained hard before the championship match."
extremely dirty and unpleasant, often due to poverty or neglect
"He lived in a squalid room with broken furniture."
a sudden violent gust of wind, often accompanied by rain, snow, or sleet
"A sudden squall caught the sailors off guard."
the state of being extremely dirty and unpleasant, especially due to poverty or neglect
"They lived in squalor without basic facilities."
to waste something, especially money or time, in a reckless or foolish manner
"He squandered all his savings on gambling."
a shape with four equal straight sides and four right angles
"The table has a square shape."
to crush or squeeze something with force so that it becomes flat or broken
"She accidentally squashed the bug with her shoe."
to crouch or sit with knees bent and body close to the ground
"He squatted down to tie his shoes."
a person who unlawfully occupies an uninhabited building or unused land
"The police removed the squatters from the abandoned house."
to make a high-pitched cry; to inform on someone
"The children squealed with delight when they saw the surprise."
easily made to feel sick, faint, or disgusted
"She felt squeamish at the sight of blood."
to press something firmly, especially from all sides in order to extract or compress it
"She squeezed the toothpaste to get the last bit."
to look with partly closed eyes
"She squinted at the bright sunlight."
a small agile tree-dwelling rodent with a long bushy tail
"The squirrel gathered nuts for winter."
to pierce or wound with a pointed weapon or object
"He was stabbed in the back during the altercation."
The process of making or becoming stable.
"The stabilization of the structure was essential after the earthquake."
to make something steady, secure, or unlikely to change suddenly
"The government took measures to stabilize the economy."
firmly fixed or not likely to change; also a building where horses are kept
"Her condition is stable after the operation."
short and detached in sound or style, often used in music
"The pianist played the notes in a staccato rhythm."
a group of employees working together in an organization
"The staff at the hospital are very helpful."
a raised platform or area for performances or presentations
"The actor stepped onto the stage to deliver his speech."
not moving, changing, or developing; inactive
"The company’s growth remained stagnant for several years."
to stop developing, progressing, or moving
"Without innovation, the business will stagnate."
a state of not advancing, developing, or moving
"The country suffered from economic stagnation during the crisis."
Overly theatrical, artificial, or exaggerated in manner or style.
"Her performance felt stagy and unnatural."
Serious, respectable, and unadventurous.
"He came from a staid family background."
a step or set of steps leading from one level to another
"He tripped on the stair and fell down."
A share or interest in a business or venture; to risk or support something of value.
"He has a major stake in the new company."
A strong wooden or metal post with a point at one end, driven into the ground.
"The stakes were high for the success of the project."
no longer fresh; lacking originality or novelty
"The bread became stale after sitting out for three days."
A situation in which no progress can be made or no party can win.
"Negotiations ended in a stalemate."
to stop or cause to stop temporarily; a small shop or stand
"The car stalled on the way to the office."
An adult male horse that is not castrated, often used for breeding.
"The farm owns a powerful stallion for breeding purposes."
Loyal, reliable, and hardworking; strongly built or sturdy.
"She has always been a stalwart supporter of the community."
The physical or mental strength to sustain prolonged effort or activity.
"Marathon runners need great stamina to finish the race."
To speak with sudden involuntary pauses and a tendency to repeat the initial letters of words.
"The nervous student began to stammer during his speech."
A sudden, uncontrolled rush of people or animals; to cause a mass movement.
"The loud noise caused a stampede of the crowd."
