英语词汇词典 | 单词含义、定义和示例
To frown in an angry or bad-tempered way.
"She scowled when she heard the unfair remark."
A small piece of something; to discard or get rid of something.
"He used a scrap of paper to jot down the number."
to remove or damage the surface of something by rubbing or scratching; to collect something by effort
"He scraped his knee while playing football."
Determined and willing to fight or argue; also messy or disorganized.
"Despite being small, he was a scrappy fighter."
Small pieces left over from something; also small fights or quarrels.
"The dog ate the scraps from the table."
to write or draw something quickly and carelessly, making it hard to read
"He scrawled his signature at the bottom of the page."
very thin and bony, often looking unhealthy
"The scrawny boy could barely lift the heavy bag."
to make a loud, high-pitched sound, usually because of fear, pain, or excitement
"She screamed when she saw the spider."
to make a loud, high-pitched and unpleasant sound
"The car screeched to a halt."
a long, tedious piece of writing or speech; also a layer of material like cement spread on a surface
"He delivered a long screed against corruption."
a flat surface on which images or data are displayed
"The movie was displayed on a large screen."
the act of examining or testing people to detect disease or evaluate suitability; a showing of a movie or program
"The hospital offered free health screening for all employees."
a metal fastener with a helical ridge; to fasten or tighten something with a screw
"He screwed the shelf to the wall tightly."
to write or draw carelessly or quickly
"The child scribbled all over the wall."
a person who writes documents, especially in ancient times; a professional copyist
"In ancient Egypt, scribes recorded important events."
A practice game or informal match, often in sports, especially football.
"The team had a scrimmage before the official season started."
The written text of a play, film, or broadcast; handwriting style.
"The actor memorized his lines from the script."
Relating to or contained in the scriptures or holy writings.
"The priest gave a scriptural reference during the sermon."
Moving text or graphics up or down on a computer screen to view different parts of them; continuously browsing through content.
"Scrolling through feeds wastes a lot of time."
A compulsive need to continuously scroll through content on digital devices, particularly smartphones and social media platforms.
"Scrolling addiction is a growing concern among smartphone users."
To rub hard so as to clean, typically with a brush and water.
"Excessive scrubbing of the eyes is harmful."
untidy or unkempt in appearance; shabby and worn
"The scruffy old dog wandered through the streets looking for food."
extremely tasty or delicious
"She baked a scrumptious chocolate cake for the party."
A moral or ethical consideration that restrains actions.
"He had no scruples about lying to get ahead."
Extremely attentive to details and careful about doing what is right.
"She was scrupulous in her research to ensure accuracy."
to examine something carefully and thoroughly, often to find details or faults
"The lawyer scrutinized the contract before signing it."
critical observation or examination
"The project's financial records were under close scrutiny."
to mark or scratch the surface of something by rubbing
"He scuffed his shoes on the pavement."
a short, confused fight or struggle; to engage in such a fight
"Two players scuffled on the field after the foul."
a servant assigned the most menial kitchen tasks
"In medieval times, a scullion was responsible for cleaning pots and pans."
to create or shape something by carving or molding
"The artist sculpted a beautiful statue from marble."
an artist who creates sculptures by carving, modeling, or shaping materials
"The sculptor spent months creating a beautiful marble statue."
the art of making two- or three-dimensional representative or abstract forms, especially by carving stone or wood or by casting metal or plaster
"The museum has a beautiful marble sculpture of a woman."
Using or expressed in coarse, abusive, or slanderous language.
"The politician faced criticism for his scurrilous remarks about his opponent."
To move quickly with short, hurried steps.
"The mice scurried across the kitchen floor when the lights turned on."
A disease caused by a deficiency of vitamin C, leading to weakness, gum disease, and bleeding.
"Sailors often suffered from scurvy during long sea voyages without fresh fruits."
To run hurriedly with short, quick steps; or to deliberately sink a ship.
"The children scuttled back to their seats when the teacher entered."
A tool with a long curved blade used for cutting grass or grain.
"The farmer sharpened his scythe before harvesting the wheat."
a small marine fish with segmented bony armor, an upright posture, and a curled prehensile tail
"The seahorse gracefully floated among the coral reefs."
The action of closing or blocking something to prevent entry or escape.
"Sealing cracks in the walls can prevent pests from entering."
a person who works on a ship; sailor
"The experienced seaman navigated the ship through the storm."
Smooth and continuous, with no apparent gaps or spaces between one part and the next.
"The seamless integration of the two systems improved efficiency and reduced errors."
Morally degraded, unpleasant, or sordid.
"The novel reveals the seamy side of city life."
A meeting where people attempt to communicate with the spirits of the dead.
"They held a seance to contact their late grandmother."
To burn or scorch the surface of something with intense heat.
"The chef seared the steak to lock in the flavor."
to look carefully for something
"The police searched the house for evidence."
