英语词汇词典 | 单词含义、定义和示例
a thick slice of meat, typically beef, cooked by grilling or frying
"He ordered a grilled steak with vegetables."
to take something without permission or right
"He tried to steal my wallet while I wasn't looking."
The act of moving, doing, or achieving something quietly and secretly.
"The cat moved with stealth towards its prey."
the vapor into which water is converted when heated; to emit or treat with steam
"The kettle was steaming on the stove."
a ship or boat powered by steam engines
"The old steamer crossed the river slowly."
a strong, hard metal made of iron and carbon
"The building was made from steel to ensure its durability."
Having a sharp inclination or high slope; also can mean excessive (as in price).
"The hikers climbed a steep mountain trail."
Completely surrounded by or filled with a particular quality, influence, or experience.
"The town is steeped in history and tradition."
to guide or control the movement of a vehicle, vessel, or person
"He steered the car carefully through the narrow street."
A large beer mug, typically made of glass or stoneware.
"He raised his stein to toast his friends."
Relating to stars; outstanding or excellent.
"She gave a stellar performance in the play."
Noun: The main stalk of a plant. Verb: To stop or restrict the flow or development of something.
"The gardener cut the stem of the rose; New policies aim to stem the flow of pollution."
A very strong and unpleasant smell.
"The stench of garbage filled the alley."
A thin sheet of material with a design cut out, used to produce the design on the surface below by applying paint or ink through the cut-out holes.
"The artist used a stencil to paint identical stars on the wall."
Extremely loud and powerful in sound.
"The teacher’s stentorian voice quieted the noisy classroom."
Small mesh tubes used to treat narrow or blocked arteries.
"Stents were successfully placed using robotic techniques."
A large flat area of unforested grassland, especially in southeastern Europe or Siberia.
"The nomads traveled across the vast steppe with their herds."
A measure or action, especially one of a series taken in order to deal with or achieve a particular thing.
"Taking small steps reduces overwhelm."
A widely held but oversimplified and fixed idea of a particular type of person or thing.
"It is a stereotype that all gamers are antisocial."
Conforming to a fixed or oversimplified idea of what someone or something is like.
"His stereotyped jokes failed to impress the audience."
A widely held but fixed and oversimplified image or idea of a particular type of person or thing.
"Stereotyping people based on their race is harmful."
Free from bacteria or other living microorganisms; incapable of producing offspring.
"The surgeon worked in a sterile environment to avoid infection."
British money, especially pounds; of excellent quality.
"She was praised for her sterling work on the project."
Serious and strict in manner or attitude; the back part of a ship.
"The teacher gave the students a stern warning before the exam."
Characterized by heavy snoring or breathing.
"The patient’s stertorous breathing alarmed the nurses."
A person employed to load and unload cargo from ships.
"The stevedores worked tirelessly to unload the cargo before dawn."
abbreviation for 'something'
"Can you give me sth. to write with?"
to adhere or attach something to a surface
"The glue will stick to the paper."
a person who insists on a certain quality or standard of behavior
"He is a stickler for punctuality and never tolerates delays."
having the quality of adhering or clinging; difficult to remove or deal with
"The candy is too sticky to eat with your hands."
rigid, difficult to bend or move
"After the long run, his legs felt very stiff."
to prevent or restrain an action, idea, or emotion; to suffocate
"She tried to stifle a laugh during the serious meeting."
to suppress, hold back, or prevent something from happening
"He stifled a laugh during the serious meeting."
a mark of shame or disgrace associated with a particular circumstance or quality
"There is still a stigma around mental health issues in many societies."
to describe or regard someone as worthy of disgrace or disapproval
"People with certain illnesses are often unfairly stigmatized."
A small, thin, high-heeled shoe or a dagger with a slender blade.
"She wore elegant stiletto heels to the party."
not moving or making a sound
"The water was still, reflecting the sky."
Speech or writing that is stiff, unnatural, or overly formal.
"His speech sounded stilted and rehearsed."
A substance that raises levels of physiological or nervous activity in the body.
"Coffee is a common stimulant that helps people stay awake."
To encourage development, activity, or interest in something.
"The teacher used pictures to stimulate the students' imagination."
The action of arousing interest, enthusiasm, or excitement.
"Stimulation reduces stress and aids relaxation."
Things or events that evoke a specific functional reaction in an organ or tissue.
"Bright lights and loud noises are strong stimuli for the brain."
Something that causes a reaction, activity, or growth.
"The bonus acted as a stimulus for better performance."
to pierce with a sharp point; to cause sharp pain
"The bee stung him on his arm while he was gardening."
unwilling to spend or give; miserly
"He is too stingy to buy a gift for his friend."
to smell very unpleasant
"The garbage bin stinks in the hot sun."
a period of time spent doing a particular job or activity
"She did a short stint as a teacher before moving abroad."
to supply sparingly or with restrictions
"He never stinting his efforts to help the poor."
a fixed regular payment, usually for services or to cover living expenses
"The university provides a monthly stipend to its research students."
