英语词汇词典 | 单词含义、定义和示例
a collection of things or materials, typically unspecified or uncountable
"She packed all her stuff into the suitcase."
lacking fresh air; poorly ventilated; formal and conservative in attitude
"The room was stuffy and needed fresh air."
to make someone or something appear foolish, or to hinder effectiveness and enthusiasm
"The repetitive tasks seemed to stultify the workers' creativity."
to trip or lose balance while walking or running; to make a mistake or falter
"He stumbled on the uneven pavement."
the base of a tree left after the trunk is cut down; to puzzle or confuse
"The question completely stumped the students."
short and thick; having a short, thick appearance
"The stumpy little dog wagged its tail enthusiastically."
extremely impressive or attractive
"The view from the top of the mountain was absolutely stunning."
to make someone unable to think clearly, usually because of surprise or shock
"The magician's tricks stupefied the audience."
extremely impressive; amazing in size, degree, or excellence
"The magician’s performance was simply stupendous."
lack of intelligence or common sense
"His stupidity caused a lot of problems for the team."
a state of near-unconsciousness or insensibility
"He remained in a stupor after hearing the shocking news."
strongly and solidly built; not easily weakened
"The carpenter made a sturdy wooden table."
extremely dark, gloomy, or forbidding
"They walked through the stygian cave with torches."
a particular way of doing or presenting something, often reflecting individual preferences or trends
"Her style of dress is both elegant and modern."
fashionable and attractive; having elegance or taste in appearance
"She wore a stylish dress to the party."
a small tool used for writing, drawing, or touching screens
"She used a stylus to draw on her tablet."
to prevent or hinder the progress of something
"The new regulations could stymie small businesses."
the act of persuading or influencing someone
"The leader used gentle suasion to win support for the plan."
charming, confident, and elegant, often in a smooth or polished way
"He was a suave gentleman who impressed everyone at the party."
smoothness and charm in manner
"His suavity made him popular in social gatherings."
secretly, in confidence, or in private
"The deal was made sub rosa to avoid public scrutiny."
a warship with a streamlined hull designed to operate completely submerged in the sea
"The submarine dived deep into the ocean to avoid detection."
Slightly sour or acidic in taste or nature.
"The fruit had a subacid flavor that was refreshing on a hot day."
A person holding a subordinate position; in the military, a junior officer.
"The subaltern was responsible for leading a small platoon of soldiers."
Existing, living, or located under water.
"Divers explored the subaquatic cave system filled with rare fish."
Relating to the part of the mind that influences thoughts and actions without full awareness.
"Her fear of dogs was rooted in her subconscious."
The lateral and downward movement of the edge of a plate of the earth's crust into the mantle beneath another plate.
"The Pacific Ring of Fire is an area of intense subduction."
lying immediately beneath; underlying
"The geological survey revealed subjacent layers of rock."
noun: a topic or theme; verb: to cause to undergo; adjective: dependent or under authority
"The teacher introduced a new subject in class."
the act of bringing someone or something under control or domination
"The people suffered under the subjection of a cruel ruler."
based on personal feelings, tastes, or opinions rather than facts
"Beauty is often considered a subjective concept."
to bring under control or domination, often by conquest
"The empire sought to subjugate neighboring lands."
The action of bringing someone or something under domination or control, especially by force.
"The subjugation of weaker nations by colonial powers shaped history."
to redirect strong emotions or desires into socially acceptable activities or channels
"She sublimated her anger into painting beautiful landscapes."
of such excellence or beauty as to inspire great admiration or awe
"The view from the mountain top was simply sublime."
below the threshold of conscious perception but still influencing behavior or feelings
"The advertisement contained subliminal messages to influence consumers."
situated or applied under the tongue
"The doctor prescribed a sublingual tablet for faster absorption."
a warship designed to operate underwater
"The submarine stayed submerged for several weeks."
to put under water or cover with liquid
"The floodwaters threatened to submerge the village."
the act or process of being submerged or going underwater
"The submergence of coastal areas is a major concern due to rising sea levels."
capable of being submerged; a small underwater craft
"The scientists explored the deep ocean using a submersible."
the state of being under water
"The submersion of the fields lasted for several days after the heavy rain."
the act of yielding to authority or presenting something for consideration
"Her submission of the report was appreciated by the manager."
ready to conform to the authority or will of others; meekly obedient or passive
"She was too submissive to challenge her boss's unfair decision."
to present or deliver something formally or for approval
"Please submit your report by the end of the day."
the act of submitting something, especially a document for consideration or approval
"The contractor sent the submittal to the client for approval."
