英语词汇词典 | 单词含义、定义和示例
the soft glowing light from the sky when the sun is below the horizon; a period of decline
"We walked along the beach at twilight."
either of two children born at the same time to the same mother
"They have twin girls."
a sudden, sharp pain or an emotional pang
"He felt a twinge of guilt after lying to his friend."
to bend or turn something into a coil or spiral shape; to distort.
"He twisted the rope tightly around the pole."
A tornado or something that twists; also refers to a challenging tongue twister.
"The twister destroyed several houses in the village."
a silly or foolish person; to tease or make fun of someone
"Don't be such a twit and listen carefully."
a fraction equal to two parts of three; 2/3.
"Two-thirds of the students passed the exam."
A pair of people considered together, often in a romantic or competitive context.
"They entered the dance competition as a twosome."
a wealthy, powerful businessperson
"The real estate tycoon invested in several skyscrapers."
a tropical storm in the region of the Indian or western Pacific oceans
"The typhoon caused severe flooding in the coastal areas."
having the usual qualities of a particular type of person or thing
"It was a typical summer day, hot and humid."
in a way that is typical of a particular person, thing, or group
"She typically arrives at work at 9 AM."
to represent or be a typical example of something
"His leadership style typifies the new corporate culture."
a mistake made in typing
"The report was full of typos."
relating to the style, arrangement, or appearance of printed text
"There was a typographical error in the book."
the art and technique of arranging type to make written language legible and visually appealing
"Good typography improves the readability of a website."
exercising power in a cruel or arbitrary way
"The tyrannical ruler silenced all opposition."
Cruel and oppressive government or rule by a tyrant.
"The people revolted against the tyranny of their ruler."
a cruel and oppressive ruler; a person who exercises power in a harsh manner
"The people rebelled against the cruel tyrant."
