英语词汇词典 | 单词含义、定义和示例
To cause someone to feel extreme fear.
"The loud thunder terrified the children."
Relating to the ownership or control of land or territory.
"The two countries had a territorial dispute over the island."
An area of land under the jurisdiction of a ruler, government, or state.
"The bird fiercely defended its territory."
Extreme fear or dread.
"The villagers fled in terror during the attack."
the use of violence or threats to intimidate or coerce, especially for political purposes
"Terrorism is a serious threat to global peace and security."
a person who uses violence or threats to intimidate or coerce, especially for political purposes
"The terrorist was arrested by the police after the attack."
brief and to the point; sparing in the use of words
"His reply was terse and ended the conversation quickly."
arranged in a pattern of repeated shapes fitting together without gaps
"The tessellated floor was made of colorful tiles arranged in perfect symmetry."
a procedure intended to establish the quality, performance, or reliability of something
"The test results will determine whether the treatment is effective."
a person's will; or strong evidence of something
"His success is a testament to his hard work and dedication."
a person who has made a will
"The lawyer read the will of the deceased testator."
to make a statement or declaration under oath or to give evidence
"She was called to testify in court about the accident."
A formal statement testifying to someone's character, qualifications, or the quality of a product or service.
"The company shared a glowing testimonial from a satisfied customer."
Written or spoken statements of praise or recommendation from clients or customers.
"Positive testimonials can enhance a company's reputation."
A formal statement given in a court of law or evidence supporting a fact.
"Her testimony in court helped convict the criminal."
the process of assessing or evaluating something, often by trying it out
"The testing of the new software is still ongoing."
Easily irritated or annoyed.
"He became testy when asked the same question repeatedly."
To tie an animal with a rope or chain so it cannot move far.
"The farmer tethered the goat to a post."
a book used for studying a subject in school or college
"She bought a new biology textbook for her class."
a type of cloth or woven fabric made by knitting or weaving fibers
"Bangladesh is famous for its high-quality textile industry."
the way something feels when you touch it; the quality of a surface or substance
"The fabric has a soft and smooth texture."
used to introduce the second element in a comparison
"She is taller than her brother."
to express gratitude to someone
"I want to thank you for your help."
pleased and relieved; expressing gratitude; appreciative
"I am thankful for all your help and support."
used to express relief or gratitude
"Thankfully, she arrived just in time for the meeting."
an expression of gratitude
"Thanks for helping me with the project."
an annual holiday in the US for giving thanks, celebrated with a meal
"We spent Thanksgiving dinner with our family."
used to identify a specific person or thing observed or heard
"That is my book on the table."
A worker of miracles or magician.
"The thaumaturgist amazed the audience with his tricks."
to melt or cause to melt after being frozen
"The ice began to thaw in the sun."
Rule or government by the gods; divine sovereignty.
"In ancient cultures, some societies believed in thearchy where gods directly guided human affairs."
a building or area for dramatic performances
"We are going to the theater tonight."
Relating to the theater or exaggerated and dramatic in behavior or style.
"Her theatrical performance won the audience's applause."
the action or crime of stealing
"The theft of his wallet was reported to the police."
belonging to or associated with the people or things previously mentioned
"Their house is on the corner."
belonging to them; that which is theirs
"This book is theirs, not ours."
Belief in the existence of a god or gods, especially a creator who intervenes in the universe.
"Theism is central to many world religions."
used to refer to people or things previously mentioned or easily identified
"I saw them at the park yesterday."
Relating to or based on a theme.
"The book is organized into thematic chapters."
the subject or topic of a speech, essay, exhibition, or discussion
"The theme of the conference was sustainability."
used to emphasize the subject of the sentence or to refer to the subject doing something to itself
"They fixed the problem themselves."
at that time; next in order of time or place
"We went to the park, and then we had lunch."
A system of government in which priests or religious leaders rule in the name of God or a deity.
"The country was governed as a theocracy where religious leaders had supreme authority."
Government or rule by religious leaders or clergy.
"Theocrasy often merges religious authority with political power."
A person who studies or is an expert in theology.
"Theologians often debate complex questions of faith and morality."
Relating to the study of theology or religious belief.
"He wrote a theological paper on the concept of divine justice."
The study of the nature of God and religious beliefs.
"She is pursuing a degree in theology at the university."
