英语词汇词典 | 单词含义、定义和示例
in a way that is firm and difficult to move or open
"She held the baby tightly in her arms."
a person who is unwilling to spend money; a miser
"Everyone calls him a tightwad because he never buys gifts."
an adult female tiger
"The powerful tigress hunted silently through the jungle."
a freshwater fish native to Africa, widely farmed for food due to its mild taste and fast growth
"Tilapia fish is one of the most commonly farmed fish species worldwide."
a flat piece of baked clay or other material used for covering roofs, floors, or walls
"The kitchen floor is covered with ceramic tiles."
The preparation of land for growing crops.
"Excessive tillage can lead to soil erosion."
A lever used to steer a boat or a person who tills the soil.
"The sailor gripped the tiller firmly to keep the boat on course."
The physical condition of soil in relation to its suitability for planting crops.
"The farmer checked the soil's tilth before planting the seeds."
wood prepared for use in building and carpentry
"The house was built entirely from local timber."
The character or quality of a musical sound or voice as distinct from its pitch and intensity.
"Her voice had a warm timbre that soothed the audience."
a measured or measurable period during which an action, process, or condition exists or continues
"I don’t have enough time to finish the project."
A time management technique where specific time slots are allocated for specific tasks or activities.
"Time-blocking helps in managing tasks efficiently."
The ability to plan and control time effectively to accomplish tasks efficiently.
"Effective time management improves productivity."
to measure or record the duration or speed of something
"He timed the race with a stopwatch."
Not affected by the passage of time or changes in fashion.
"The timeless beauty of the painting has captivated art lovers for generations."
Done or occurring at a favorable or useful time; opportune.
"Her timely advice helped me avoid a big mistake."
An automatic mechanism for activating a device at a preset time; a device that measures time intervals.
"He set the timer for 30 minutes to complete the task."
a schedule showing planned activities or events at particular times
"Please check the train timetable for departure times."
Worn or impaired by age; old and used many times.
"The timeworn house carried a sense of history and nostalgia."
lacking courage or confidence; easily frightened
"The timid child hid behind his mother when strangers approached."
lack of courage or self-confidence
"His timidity kept him from speaking up during the meeting."
the choice, judgment, or control of when something should be done
"Good timing is essential in business negotiations."
showing or suffering from nervousness, fear, or lack of confidence
"The timorous student hesitated to ask the teacher a question."
a slight trace of something; a medicine made by dissolving a drug in alcohol
"There was a tincture of sadness in her smile."
a slight added color, flavor, or feeling; to add a slight amount of color or quality
"Her voice was tinged with sadness."
to make small adjustments or repairs to something, often experimentally or imperfectly
"He likes to tinker with old radios in his garage."
a slight shade or variation of a color
"The walls were painted white with a slight blue tint."
to drink alcohol, especially regularly or in small amounts
"He likes to tipple at the local pub after work."
slightly drunk
"She felt tipsy after just one glass of wine."
of the highest quality; excellent; in perfect condition
"The car is in tiptop condition."
a long, angry, or critical speech
"The manager launched into a tirade about poor performance."
a rubber covering around a wheel
"The car’s tire burst on the highway."
in need of rest or sleep
"I feel so tired after the long journey."
Showing great effort or energy without becoming tired.
"She worked tirelessly to complete the project on time."
Causing one to feel bored, annoyed, or tired.
"The long meeting became very tiresome."
causing someone to feel exhausted or in need of rest
"The long journey was extremely tiring."
a piece of soft absorbent paper or fabric
"She used a tissue to wipe her nose."
Of exceptional strength, size, or power.
"The company made titanic efforts to expand into new markets."
a small piece of tasty food; a small interesting piece of information
"She served delicious titbits at the party."
A tenth part of one’s income or produce, often given as a religious offering.
"He gave a tithe of his earnings to the church."
To excite or amuse, especially in a slightly sexual or playful way.
"The comedian's jokes titillated the audience."
the name of a book, film, or piece of writing; also a formal designation or rank
"The book's title changed at the last minute."
to laugh in a quiet, nervous, or restrained way
"The students began to titter when the projector froze."
holding a title or position in name only without real power; relating to the title of a work
"She is the titular head of the committee, but decisions are made by the coordinator."
