英语词汇词典 | 单词含义、定义和示例
Unusual, uncommon, or out of the ordinary.
"She spoke with an unwonted gentleness that surprised everyone."
not deserving respect or attention; lacking worth or merit
"He felt unworthy of such praise and recognition."
remove wrapping or covering from something; reveal something gradually or clearly
"She carefully unwrapped the gift with excitement."
Not easily broken or giving in to pressure.
"Her unyielding determination helped her overcome all challenges."
To release from a yoke or to free from restraint or obligation.
"The farmer unyoked the oxen after a long day of work."
The process or cost of maintaining something in good condition.
"The upkeep of the old house is very expensive."
To scold or criticize someone harshly.
"The teacher upbraided the student for being late again."
Verb: To cast or throw upward. Noun: Something thrown or directed upward.
"The fisherman upcast his net into the air."
about to happen or appear
"The upcoming event will be held next week."
to raise something to a higher standard, improve
"We decided to upgrade the software to the latest version."
a violent or sudden change or disruption to something
"The company faced a major upheaval after the sudden resignation of its CEO."
to lift or raise something forcefully; to cause to rise suddenly
"The workers had to upheave the heavy stone to clear the path."
difficult; requiring great effort; sloping upward
"Learning a new language can be an uphill battle."
to maintain or support a principle, law, or decision
"The judge promised to uphold justice at all costs."
higher in position or rank
"The upper floor of the building is under renovation."
situated at the highest place or most important
"Her family's safety was uppermost in her mind during the crisis."
positioned vertically; morally good and honest
"He remained upright despite the strong winds."
the quality of being honest and morally correct; integrity
"His uprightness in business dealings earned him great respect."
An act of resistance or rebellion; an attempt to overthrow authority or government.
"The uprising spread quickly across the country."
A loud noise, commotion, or disturbance caused by a group of people.
"The announcement caused an uproar in the audience."
Extremely funny or noisy; causing loud laughter or commotion.
"The comedian's jokes were absolutely uproarious."
To pull something out of the ground; to remove or displace completely.
"They uprooted the old tree from the garden."
To make someone unhappy, worried, or angry.
"The news really upset her."
The final result or outcome of a process or situation.
"The upshot of the meeting was that the plan was postponed."
with the upper part at the bottom; in or into a reversed position
"The picture was hanging upside-down on the wall."
An improvement or upward trend in a situation, especially in business or economy.
"The company experienced an upturn in sales last quarter."
An oceanographic phenomenon that involves wind-driven motion of dense, cooler, and nutrient-rich water towards the ocean surface.
"Upwelling brings nutrients to the ocean surface."
related to, characteristic of, or situated in a city or town
"Urban areas often have higher population density than rural areas."
showing polished manners, refinement, and sophistication
"He was an urbane gentleman who charmed everyone at the party."
refined courtesy, elegance, and sophistication in manner
"Her urbanity made her popular among diplomats and leaders."
The process by which towns and cities are formed and become larger as more people begin living and working in central areas.
"Rapid urbanization has led to increased infrastructure development."
a mischievous or poorly dressed child, often from the streets
"The ragged urchins played by the riverbank."
to strongly encourage or try to persuade someone to do something
"Doctors urge patients to exercise regularly."
The quality of requiring immediate attention or action.
"The doctor emphasized the urgency of starting treatment right away."
Requiring immediate action or attention.
"She sent an urgent message to her manager."
in a way that requires immediate attention or action
"The patient urgently needs medical attention."
Relating to or resembling a bear.
"The man’s ursine strength amazed everyone."
The action of using something; the way in which a word or phrase is normally used.
"The book explains the proper usage of technical terms."
having already been used
"This is a used car."
having a practical or beneficial use
"This tool is very useful."
the quality of being useful; practical value or helpfulness
"The usefulness of this tool became apparent during the project."
not serving any purpose or value
"The broken phone is completely useless."
a person who uses or operates something
"He is a frequent user of this app."
habitually or typically occurring or done
"It’s our usual meeting spot."
