英语词汇词典 | 单词含义、定义和示例
The speed or pace at which a piece of music or activity is performed.
"The band played the song at a faster tempo than usual."
Relating to worldly affairs or to time rather than spiritual matters.
"The monk gave up his temporal possessions to live a simple life."
for a limited time; not permanently
"The road is closed temporarily for repairs."
Lasting for only a limited period of time; not permanent.
"She found a temporary job during the summer break."
Short-term or provisional housing or living arrangements.
"Temporary settlements will aid lunar exploration."
To delay making a decision or taking action in order to gain time.
"The politician temporized when asked about the controversial issue."
to entice or attract someone to do something, often something wrong or unwise
"The smell of fresh bread tempted him to enter the bakery."
the desire to do something wrong or unwise; an urge to have or do something
"He resisted the temptation to eat the entire chocolate cake."
a person or thing that entices someone into doing something wrong
"The tempter whispered false promises into his ear."
appealing to or attracting someone, even if wrong or inadvisable; alluring
"The chocolate cake looked very tempting in the bakery window."
able to be defended or maintained against attack or objection
"His argument was strong and tenable in court."
holding firmly to something; persistent and determined
"She was tenacious in pursuing her goals."
the quality of being persistent, determined, and not easily giving up
"His tenacity helped him succeed despite many failures."
The possession or occupation of land or property as a tenant.
"The tenancy agreement was signed for two years."
A person who occupies land or property rented from a landlord.
"The tenant paid the rent on time every month."
An inclination or likelihood to behave in a certain way.
"He has a tendency to forget small details."
Expressing or promoting a particular cause or point of view, often biased.
"The article was criticized for its tendentious tone."
to offer formally; soft and delicate in texture or character; a formal offer or proposal
"The company tendered its resignation to the board."
gentleness and kindness; the quality of being easily hurt or damaged
"The mother showed great tenderness while caring for her sick child."
dark, shadowy, or obscure
"The cave was damp and tenebrous, filled with eerie sounds."
a large building divided into separate apartments, often in poor condition
"The family lived in a crowded tenement in the city."
a principle, belief, or doctrine held to be true
"Honesty is a central tenet of their philosophy."
a sport played with rackets and a ball on a rectangular court
"He enjoys playing tennis with his friends on the weekends."
the general meaning, drift, or character of something; a male singing voice between baritone and alto
"The overall tenor of his speech was hopeful and reassuring."
a grammatical category showing time reference; stretched tight or anxious
"She felt tense before the interview."
Relating to the ability to be stretched or tensioned without breaking.
"Steel has a very high tensile strength."
A state of being stretched tight; mental or emotional strain.
"There was a lot of tension in the room before the exam results were announced."
a portable shelter made of fabric, supported by poles and ropes
"We set up a tent for the camping trip."
Not certain or fixed; done without confidence.
"She gave a tentative smile before agreeing."
Very weak, thin, or slight; lacking a strong basis.
"The evidence against him is quite tenuous."
The period of time during which someone holds a position, office, or land.
"His tenure as president lasted for five years."
Lukewarm; showing little enthusiasm or force.
"His speech received only a tepid response from the audience."
The 300th anniversary of an event.
"The city celebrated its tercentenary with a grand festival."
Evasion of straightforward action or speech; changing sides or being inconsistent.
"The politician’s tergiversation frustrated his supporters."
A harsh-tempered or overbearing woman.
"The character was portrayed as a loud and domineering termagant."
As a noun: A place where transport routes begin or end. As an adjective: Relating to the end or final stage of something, often an illness.
"He waited for the bus at the central terminal."
to bring something to an end or to stop something from continuing
"The company decided to terminate his contract."
the act of ending something or the state of being ended
"The termination of the contract caused financial loss."
the set of technical or special words used in a particular subject
"Medical terminology can be difficult for new students to understand."
the final point or end of something, especially the final station on a railway line
"The train finally arrived at the terminus after a long journey."
plural of term; conditions or rules in a contract or agreement
"The terms of the agreement are clearly outlined in the contract."
a stretch of land, especially with regard to its physical features
"The soldiers had to cross rough terrain during the mission."
a small freshwater turtle, especially one found in North America
"The terrapin slowly crawled into the pond."
Relating to the Earth or land as opposed to the sea or air; living or growing on land.
"Humans are terrestrial beings who live on land."
to a very great or extreme degree; very badly or unpleasantly
"He felt terribly sad after hearing the news."
extremely good or excellent; very great or intense
"The concert last night was absolutely terrific."
