英语词汇词典 | 单词含义、定义和示例
In a way that seems to look for hidden meanings or truth.
"She looked at him searchingly, hoping for an honest answer."
A view or painting of the sea.
"The artist painted a beautiful seascape at sunset."
One of the four periods of the year characterized by specific weather conditions; also, to add flavor to food.
"Spring is my favorite season of the year."
Appropriate to the time of year or season.
"We had seasonable weather for autumn."
Relating to or dependent on a particular season.
"Seasonal fruits are available in the market."
Vegetables that grow during specific seasons or times of the year
"Seasonal vegetables grow abundantly in winter."
Experienced in a particular activity; also, flavored with spices.
"She is a seasoned teacher with over 20 years of experience."
Relating to or secreting sebum, an oily substance from the skin.
"Acne is often caused by overactive sebaceous glands."
A straight line that intersects a curve at two or more points.
"In geometry, a secant cuts the circle at two distinct points."
To formally withdraw from a political or organizational union.
"Several states threatened to secede from the union."
The action of formally withdrawing from membership of a federation or body.
"The secession of the southern states led to the Civil War."
To keep someone away from other people; to isolate.
"The monk chose to seclude himself in the mountains."
Placed apart from other people or things; private and quiet.
"They spent their vacation in a secluded beach house."
The state of being private, away from other people.
"She spent the weekend in complete seclusion in her cabin."
Of mediocre or inferior quality.
"The movie was entertaining but clearly second-rate compared to the original."
Less important than something else; derived from or dependent on something primary.
"Safety is our primary concern, while speed is only secondary."
Used to introduce the second point in a list of arguments or ideas.
"Firstly, we need funding; secondly, we need a strong team."
The action of keeping something secret or the state of being kept secret.
"The negotiations were conducted in complete secrecy."
to produce and release a substance from a cell, gland, or organ
"The pancreas secretes insulin to regulate blood sugar levels."
a process by which substances are produced and discharged from a cell or gland
"Insulin secretion is crucial for blood sugar regulation."
in a way that is hidden or not known by others
"She secretly planned a surprise party for her friend."
a subgroup of a larger religious or political group, often with differing beliefs
"The group split into different sects due to doctrinal differences."
relating to or characterized by the differences between sects, often leading to conflict
"The region has been troubled by sectarian violence for decades."
a distinct part or subdivision of something larger
"This section of the report needs further review."
a distinct part or area of an economy, society, or industry
"The technology sector is growing rapidly."
Relating to or designed for a particular sector or industry.
"Sector-specific policies attract targeted investments."
not connected with religious or spiritual matters
"The country adopted a secular constitution separating religion from state affairs."
to make safe or protect; to fix something firmly in place
"Please secure the door before you leave."
the state of being free from danger or threat
"We need to improve our security measures at the airport."
calm, quiet, and composed; or to administer a drug to make someone calm or sleep
"The nurse sedated the patient before the operation."
A substance that calms the nerves or induces sleep.
"The doctor prescribed a sedative to help the patient sleep."
Characterized by much sitting and little physical activity.
"A sedentary lifestyle can lead to health problems."
Solid particles that settle at the bottom of a liquid.
"The river carries a lot of sediment downstream."
Speech or actions encouraging rebellion against authority.
"He was arrested for sedition against the government."
Encouraging rebellion against authority.
"The activist spread seditious pamphlets among the crowd."
the action of seducing someone; temptation to do something wrong
"He fell victim to the seduction of easy money."
showing great care, attention, and diligence in work or tasks
"She was admired for her sedulous efforts in completing the project on time."
dirty, shabby, or in bad condition; also feeling slightly unwell
"He stayed in a seedy motel near the bus station."
to try to find or obtain something; to attempt or desire to achieve
"He decided to seek advice from his mentor."
a person who is looking for something, especially knowledge or truth
"The seeker traveled far to find the answers to his questions."
to give the impression of being something or having a particular quality
"He seems tired after the long journey."
appearing to be true, but not necessarily so
"He was seemingly calm despite the chaos around him."
proper or appropriate in behavior or appearance
"It was not seemly to argue loudly during the ceremony."
