英语词汇词典 | 单词含义、定义和示例
used to introduce a fact that makes the main statement of the sentence seem surprising or unexpected
"Though it was raining, they still went outside."
an idea or opinion produced by thinking or considering something
"She had a sudden thought about the future."
stimulating careful consideration or thought
"The movie was deeply thought-provoking and left a lasting impression."
showing careful consideration or attention
"She gave a thoughtful response to every question asked."
An idea or opinion produced by thinking, or occurring suddenly in the mind.
"Focus your thoughts on positive outcomes."
the number equal to 10 hundred or 1,000
"There were a thousand people at the concert."
To beat repeatedly and violently; to move or strike wildly.
"The farmer thrashed the grain to separate the seeds."
a long, thin strand of cotton, nylon, or other fibers used for sewing
"She used a red thread to sew the torn button back on."
Worn out and thin from too much use; shabby.
"His threadbare coat could not keep him warm in winter."
A statement or action indicating intent to cause harm or danger.
"The letter contained a threat against the company."
to state or show an intention to harm or punish someone
"He threatened to report the incident to the authorities."
expressing a threat; menacing; intimidating
"The dark clouds looked threatening before the storm."
A statement of an intention to inflict pain, injury, damage, or other hostile action.
"Threats to food security are rising globally."
the number equivalent to the sum of two and one
"She has three dogs at home."
A song, poem, or speech of mourning for someone who has died; a lament.
"The poet composed a moving threnody for the fallen soldiers."
the level or point at which something starts to happen or change
"The country is on the threshold of a major economic reform."
using money and resources carefully and not wastefully
"She is very thrifty and always saves money for the future."
to cause someone to feel very excited and pleased
"The roller coaster ride thrills adventure seekers."
extremely happy or excited
"She was thrilled with the surprise party."
the front part of the neck, containing the pharynx and larynx
"He felt a lump in his throat while speaking."
to beat or pulse strongly, often with pain
"His head began to throb after the long day."
intense or violent pain and struggle, often at the beginning or end of something
"The country was in the throes of a political crisis."
To choke or strangle; to control the flow of fuel or power in an engine.
"The driver throttled the engine to slow down the car."
moving in one side and out the other side of something
"The train passed through the tunnel."
in every part of a place or during the whole time of an event
"She worked throughout the night."
to propel something with force through the air by a movement of the arm
"He threw the ball to his friend."
the short, thick finger on the side of the hand, used for gripping and holding things
"He gave a thumbs-up to show his approval."
the loud rumbling or crashing noise heard after a lightning flash
"We heard thunder during the storm last night."
The fifth day of the week, following Wednesday and preceding Friday.
"We have a meeting scheduled for Thursday."
as a result or consequence of something previously stated
"He was late, thus he missed the meeting."
To prevent someone from accomplishing something; to oppose successfully.
"The police thwarted the robbery attempt."
A small aromatic herb used in cooking and medicine.
"She sprinkled thyme on the roasted chicken."
a jeweled ornamental crown worn on formal occasions
"The princess wore a sparkling diamond tiara at the royal ball."
A mark (✓) used to indicate that something is correct or has been chosen, checked, or dealt with.
"I put a tick mark on all the completed tasks."
a small piece of paper or card that gives the holder a right to access a service or event
"He bought a ticket to the concert."
slightly drunk; small or tiny
"After a few drinks, he felt a bit tiddley."
the regular rise and fall of the sea caused by the moon and sun's gravity; a powerful flow or movement
"The fisherman waited for the tide to come in."
arranged neatly and in order; clean and organized
"She keeps her room very tidy and organized."
a very large solitary cat with a yellow-brown coat striped with black, native to the forests of Asia
"The tiger hunted silently through the jungle."
firmly held in place, not loose or slack
"The knot was too tight to untie."
to make something become tighter or more firmly fixed
"He tightened the screw with a wrench."
unwilling to spend money; stingy
"He is so tightfisted that he refuses to tip at restaurants."
