英语词汇词典 | 单词含义、定义和示例
Juicy or full of juice; also refers to a plant with thick, fleshy leaves adapted to storing water.
"The steak was so succulent that everyone enjoyed it."
of the type previously mentioned or specified
"I have never seen such a beautiful painting."
Drawing in a liquid, air, or other substance through the mouth or a tube by creating a vacuum; also used figuratively for something unpleasant or ineffective
"The baby is sucking on a pacifier."
to feed a baby or young animal with milk from the breast or udder
"The mother cat suckled her kittens in the basket."
occurring or done quickly and unexpectedly
"The sudden change in the weather surprised everyone."
in a way that happens quickly and unexpectedly
"The lights suddenly went out during the meeting."
causing or increasing sweating
"The doctor prescribed a sudorific drug to help reduce the fever."
to experience pain, distress, or hardship
"She suffered from a severe headache all day."
patient endurance of pain, hardship, or delay; passive consent or tolerance
"He lived in poverty with quiet sufferance."
the state of undergoing pain, distress, or hardship
"They tried to relieve his suffering with medicine."
the state of having enough of something; adequacy
"The village had a sufficiency of food after the harvest."
enough; adequate for a purpose
"She had sufficient money to buy the dress."
to an adequate degree or extent
"She studied sufficiently to pass the exam."
the right to vote in political elections
"The movement fought for women’s suffrage in the early 20th century."
a person advocating the extension of suffrage, especially to women
"The suffragists organized rallies to demand voting rights for women."
to gradually spread through or over something
"A warm glow suffused her face as she smiled."
crystallized sugar formed into small pieces; rock candy made from sugar syrup
"The children enjoyed eating colorful sugar candy at the festival."
to put forward an idea, plan, or recommendation for consideration
"He suggested going to the new restaurant for dinner."
easily influenced by the suggestions of others
"Children are highly suggestible and may believe what they are told."
an idea or plan put forward for consideration or action
"She gave a suggestion for improving the project."
tending to suggest ideas or images; sometimes implies something sexual or provocative
"The painting was highly suggestive and sparked much debate."
relating to or having thoughts of killing oneself; extremely dangerous or harmful
"The reckless driving was suicidal behavior."
the act of intentionally taking one's own life
"The article discusses the rising rates of suicide in young people."
appropriate or right for a particular person, purpose, or situation
"This dress is suitable for the wedding."
A portable rectangular container for carrying clothes and personal items when traveling
"She packed her clothes into a suitcase for the trip."
a set of rooms designated for one person's or family's use or for a particular purpose
"They stayed in the presidential suite at the hotel."
a man who pursues a relationship with a woman, often with the intent to marry
"She had many suitors vying for her attention."
to be silently resentful or moody
"He went to his room to sulk after the argument."
bad-tempered and sullen; moody
"The child became sulky when he couldn't get his favorite toy."
bad-tempered and gloomy; silently resentful
"She gave him a sullen look and walked away."
to damage the purity, integrity, or reputation of something
"The scandal sullied the politician’s reputation."
Uncomfortably hot and humid; also describes someone attractive in a passionate or sensual way.
"The sultry weather made it hard to focus on work."
To give a brief statement of the main points of something
"She summarized the report in just a few minutes."
A brief statement of the main points of something.
"She wrote a summary of the book for her class."
The process of adding things together; a summary of points.
"The lawyer gave a powerful summation of the case."
the warmest season of the year, between spring and autumn
"We love going to the beach during summer."
The highest point of a hill or mountain; a meeting between heads of state or leaders.
"The leaders met at the summit to discuss global issues."
A high-level conference focused on addressing future challenges and opportunities.
"The Summit of the Future addressed global challenges."
Relating to laws or regulations intended to limit personal spending on luxury goods.
"In medieval Europe, sumptuary laws restricted the wearing of expensive fabrics to the nobility."
Splendid and expensive-looking; luxurious.
"The guests were treated to a sumptuous banquet."
a large yellow flower that turns to face the sun
"The sunflower field looked amazing in the bright sunlight."
