英语词汇词典 | 单词含义、定义和示例
to cover a surface with numerous small dots or specks, often in drawing or painting
"The artist stippled the canvas to create a textured effect."
to demand or specify a condition in an agreement or contract
"The contract stipulates that payment must be made within 30 days."
to mix or move something in a circular motion, especially in liquid
"She stirred the soup to make sure it didn't burn."
a supply of goods kept for sale or use; to keep or fill with goods
"The shop stocks a wide variety of products."
a defensive barrier made of strong posts or timbers, often around a fort or prison
"The prisoners were kept inside the wooden stockade."
Dull, uninspired, or old-fashioned; also heavy and hard to digest when referring to food.
"The lecture was so stodgy that many students struggled to stay awake."
Showing little or no emotion, even in difficult situations.
"She remained stoic during the crisis, never showing fear or panic."
The endurance of pain or hardship without showing feelings or complaining.
"He faced the loss of his job with remarkable stoicism."
Calm, dependable, and showing little emotion or animation.
"Despite the chaos around him, he remained stolid and composed."
The internal organ in which food is digested; also to tolerate or endure something
"She couldn’t stomach the sight of violence."
Pain in the stomach or abdominal area
"I have a stomach ache after eating too much."
a hard, naturally occurring mineral material found in the earth
"He threw a stone into the lake."
To delay or block progress by refusing to cooperate or answer
"The witness tried to stonewall during the investigation."
To bend one's body forward and downward; also a small porch or staircase at the entrance of a house
"He had to stoop to pick up the coin."
The act of stopping or ceasing; a halt in operation or activity
"The sudden stoppage of the train caused delays for all passengers."
Coming to a halt or pause.
"The ship is stopping at the Falkland Islands."
the action or method of storing something for future use
"The warehouse offers plenty of storage space."
to keep or accumulate something for future use
"I store my winter clothes in the attic."
A place where goods, supplies, or valuables are stored; a repository
"The warehouse acted as a storehouse for all the imported goods."
large wading bird with long legs and a long neck
"The stork built its nest on top of the tall chimney."
a violent disturbance of the atmosphere with strong winds, rain, and often thunder
"The storm caused major flooding in the area."
The process by which storms become stronger and more severe in intensity.
"Storm intensification is linked to climate change."
a narrative of real or imaginary events
"She told a fascinating story about her travels."
Strong, thick, or heavily built; also a kind of dark beer
"The stout man lifted the heavy box with ease."
Brave, determined, and courageous
"The stouthearted soldier never gave up."
a device that produces heat for cooking or heating
"She cooked rice on the gas stove."
A person who hides on a ship, plane, or other vehicle in order to travel secretly without paying.
"The crew discovered a stowaway hiding in the cargo hold."
To move or spread in an irregular, scattered, or untidy way.
"The children began to straggle behind on the long hike."
Extending or moving uniformly in one direction only; not curved or bent.
"He walked straight to the door without stopping."
honest and open; not complicated; easy to understand
"His explanation was very straightforward and easy to follow."
to make something straight or tidy; to correct or organize
"She straightened her hair before the meeting."
easy to understand or do; simple
"Her explanation was straightforward and clear."
To force something beyond its normal limits; to injure by overexertion; or a type or variety of something.
"He strained his back while lifting the heavy box."
a device having holes punched in it or made of crossed wires for separating solid matter from a liquid
"Use a strainer to drain the pasta water."
A narrow passage of water connecting two seas or two large areas of water.
"The Strait of Gibraltar connects the Atlantic Ocean and the Mediterranean Sea."
A trumpet-shaped white or purple flower from the jimsonweed plant, known for its toxic properties
"The stramonium flower blooms at night with a sweet fragrance."
Noun: A single thin length of thread, wire, or similar. Verb: To leave someone or something without a way of moving or leaving.
"The storm stranded many tourists on the island."
unusual or not normal
"It was strange to see him at the party after so long."
A person whom one does not know.
"A stranger knocked on the door at midnight."
a plan or scheme designed to achieve a particular goal, often by trickery
"The general devised a clever stratagem to outwit the enemy."
relating to the identification of long-term or overall aims and interests and the means of achieving them
"His strategic thinking helped the company grow."
Deep understanding and wisdom gained through careful analysis for planning purposes.
"Strategic insights guide policymaking."
A plan of action designed to achieve a long-term or overall aim.
"Effective strategies ensure success."
a plan of action designed to achieve a long-term or overall aim
"They developed a new strategy to increase sales."
arranged or classified in layers or strata
"Society in the past was highly stratified based on class and wealth."
to arrange or divide into layers, classes, or categories
"The researchers plan to stratify the data based on age groups."
