英语词汇词典 | 单词含义、定义和示例
the feeling of being pleased or content with something
"Her satisfaction with the results was evident."
acceptable; meeting requirements; adequate
"The test results were satisfactory."
Pleased or content with what has been achieved or received.
"He felt satisfied after finishing his project."
to meet the expectations, needs, or desires of someone
"The manager's explanation satisfied all of our concerns."
a governor of a province in ancient Persia; also used figuratively for a subordinate ruler
"The king appointed a satrap to oversee the distant province."
The state or process that occurs when no more of something can be absorbed, combined with, or added.
"Saturation of the market leads to a decrease in product demand."
The day of the week between Friday and Sunday; traditionally the sixth day of the week
"We are going to the beach on Saturday."
slow and gloomy in mood
"His saturnine expression made everyone in the room uncomfortable."
a creature from Greek mythology depicted as a lustful being, often half-man and half-goat; by extension, a lecherous man
"In the museum mural, a satyr plays the panpipes while dancing in the woods."
a liquid or semi-liquid substance used to add flavor to food
"She added some tomato sauce to the pasta."
Boldly rude, cheeky, or playfully disrespectful.
"The child gave a saucy reply to his teacher."
fierce, violent, or uncontrolled; cruel or brutal
"The storm brought savage winds that tore branches from the trees."
a grassy plain with scattered trees, typical of tropical and subtropical regions
"Giraffes browsed on acacia trees across the wide savanna."
a learned person, especially a distinguished scientist or scholar; sometimes used in the phrase ‘savant syndrome’ for someone with exceptional abilities alongside developmental differences
"The conference keynote was delivered by a linguistic savant who studies endangered languages."
To keep safe, to rescue, or to store for future use.
"She managed to save enough money for a new bike."
the process of saving money or resources for future use
"Her saving habits helped her afford the new car."
Money that is kept for future use or investment.
"Many people invest their savings in real estate."
The ability to act or speak appropriately in social situations; polished social skills.
"She handled the delicate situation with remarkable savoir-faire."
To enjoy something completely, especially by dwelling on it.
"He savored every bite of the delicious cake."
Having a pleasant salty or spicy taste; morally acceptable.
"The restaurant serves a variety of savory dishes."
Having practical knowledge and the ability to make good judgments.
"She is a tech-savvy entrepreneur."
flattering or wheedling talk; soft soap
"His sawder couldn't convince anyone of his sincerity."
The tiny particles of wood produced by sawing or sanding.
"The floor was covered with sawdust from the carpentry work."
a person who saws wood, especially as an occupation
"The skilled sawyer cut the logs into planks."
a wind musical instrument with a curved metal body and a single reed mouthpiece
"The jazz musician played a beautiful solo on his saxophone."
a well-known phrase that expresses something true about life; a proverb
"There's an old saying that practice makes perfect."
A sheath for the blade of a sword or dagger, typically made of leather or metal.
"The knight drew his sword from the scabbard."
a contagious skin disease caused by mites that causes intense itching
"The doctor diagnosed him with scabies after examining the rash."
A type of fish of the jack family; also informally means a large number or quantity.
"The fisherman caught a scad in the net."
A large number or quantity of something (informal).
"She has scads of friends in the city."
A temporary platform used to support workers and materials during the construction or repair of a building.
"The workers stood on the scaffold to paint the building."
The ability to expand to larger scales while maintaining efficiency
"The startup focused on scalability to handle future growth."
A system of ordered marks used for measurement; also means to climb or to adjust in size.
"The company plans to scale its operations globally."
A small and extremely sharp bladed instrument used for surgery and dissection.
"The surgeon carefully used a scalpel to make the first incision."
covered with scales; having a rough surface like scales
"The fish has scaly skin."
To look at something carefully or quickly; to digitally copy or capture an image or document.
"She scanned the document before sending it by email."
an event or action that causes public outrage or damage to one's reputation
"The politician's affair became a public scandal."
Barely sufficient or inadequate in amount, degree, or quantity.
"There was scant evidence to support the claim."
Small in quantity; insufficient or meager.
"The refugees survived on scanty food supplies."
A person who is unfairly blamed for problems, mistakes, or faults of others.
"He became the scapegoat for the company’s financial troubles."
a mark left on the skin after a wound has healed; lasting emotional damage
"The accident left a permanent scar on his forehead."
insufficient in quantity; hard to find
"Water was scarce during the long drought."
hardly; barely; only just
"I could scarcely believe my eyes."
a situation where something is in short supply
"The scarcity of jobs forced many people to leave the town."
to frighten someone or make them feel afraid
"The loud noise scared the baby."
feeling afraid or worried
"She was scared of the dark."
