英语词汇词典 | 单词含义、定义和示例
a person or company that provides goods or services
"The supplier delivered the products on time."
to give assistance or help to someone or something
"They always support each other during difficult times."
a person who supports someone or something
"She is a strong supporter of the local animal shelter."
Giving assistance to; helping to bear the weight of something.
"Supporting education initiatives helps reduce child labour."
providing encouragement or emotional help to someone
"She was very supportive during my difficult times."
to assume or believe something is true without proof
"I suppose she will be here soon."
generally believed or assumed, but not necessarily true
"This is the supposed solution to the problem."
used to show that something is believed or claimed to be true, though it may not be
"He is supposedly the best player on the team."
An assumption or belief that something is true without certain proof.
"His plan was based on the supposition that the market would recover quickly."
Based on assumption rather than fact; not genuine or authentic.
"The story turned out to be supposititious, with no evidence to support it."
to forcibly put an end to something; to restrain or hold back an action, feeling, or development
"The government tried to suppress the protest."
capable of being restrained, controlled, or prevented
"The symptoms of the disease are suppressible with medication."
the act of forcibly stopping something or holding back feelings or actions
"The suppression of free speech led to protests."
to form or discharge pus, usually as a result of infection
"The wound began to suppurate after a few days."
beyond the physical or ordinary world; transcendent
"The monk spoke of supramundane peace beyond material life."
the state of being supreme; highest authority or power
"The country established naval supremacy in the region."
highest in rank or authority
"He is the supreme leader of the country."
a temporary or final ending or stopping of something
"The noise finally came to a surcease after midnight."
an additional charge or payment added to the usual cost
"The airline ticket had a fuel surcharge added to it."
Confident about something; without doubt.
"I am sure that he will succeed."
used to emphasize that something is definitely true or certain
"Surely, he must know about the meeting."
a person who takes responsibility for another's performance of an undertaking, such as appearing in court or paying a debt
"The landlord required a surety before renting the apartment."
the outermost layer or boundary of something
"The surface of the water was calm."
an excessive amount of something
"There was a surfeit of food at the festival."
to move suddenly and powerfully forward or upward
"The crowd surged forward when the gates opened."
a doctor who performs medical operations
"The surgeon performed a complex heart operation."
relating to or involving surgery
"She underwent surgical treatment to repair the damage."
bad-tempered and unfriendly
"The waiter gave us a surly look when we asked for more water."
a freshwater fish species found in the Surma river system of Bangladesh and northeastern India
"Surma fish is native to the rivers of Sylhet region."
to suppose something is true without having evidence
"She surmised that he was not coming to the meeting."
to overcome a difficulty or obstacle
"He surmounted all the challenges to achieve his dream."
a hereditary name common to all members of a family; family name
"Please write your first name and surname on the form."
to exceed or go beyond
"Her performance surpassed all expectations."
exceeding; going beyond; outstanding
"Her surpassing beauty made everyone stop and stare."
An amount that is more than what is needed.
"The country has a surplus of food this year."
a sudden and unexpected event or situation
"His arrival was a pleasant surprise."
feeling or showing astonishment or shock
"She was surprised by the news."
causing surprise or astonishment
"The sudden storm was surprising."
in a way that causes surprise or amazement
"Surprisingly, she finished the entire project in just one day."
to give up or yield to an opponent or authority
"The army finally surrendered after weeks of fighting."
Kept secret, especially because it would not be approved of.
"They carried out a surreptitious meeting late at night."
A substitute, especially a person deputizing for another in a specific role.
"She acted as a surrogate mother for the child."
To be all around someone or something.
"Mountains surround the small village."
located all around a particular place or thing; nearby
"The surrounding hills were covered in mist."
The area around a person, place, or thing.
"She quickly adapted to her new surroundings."
Close observation of a person, place, or activity, often for security purposes.
"The area is under constant surveillance by security cameras."
noun: an examination or inspection; verb: to examine or measure (an area or subject)
"They conducted a survey to understand customer preferences."
A person who measures and maps land, buildings, or other features.
"The surveyor measured the land for construction."
