英语词汇词典 | 单词含义、定义和示例
a mass of tiny water droplets suspended in the atmosphere; gas formed from a liquid
"Water vapour rises from the hot tea cup."
liable to change; in mathematics, a symbol representing a quantity that may change
"The weather is highly variable in this region."
the state of being different or inconsistent; in statistics, a measure of the spread between numbers
"There is a wide variance in students' performance levels."
A form or version of something that differs in some way from other forms of the same thing.
"The new variant of the virus spread rapidly."
A change or slight difference in condition, amount, or level.
"There is a wide variation in climate across the country."
showing many different kinds or forms
"The menu offers a varied selection of dishes."
To diversify or mark with different colors or patterns.
"The artist used different shades to variegate the design."
Having different colors, especially in irregular patches or streaks.
"The garden was full of variegated plants."
The appearance of differently colored zones in the leaves, flowers, or stems of plants.
"Variegation makes the foliage look more attractive."
the quality or state of being different or diverse; a range of different things
"There is a variety of fruits available in the market."
different from one another; of several different kinds
"She owns various kinds of books."
A liquid that is applied to wood or other materials to form a hard, shiny surface; also to apply such a liquid.
"The carpenter varnished the table to give it a glossy finish."
A person or country in a subordinate position to another, especially in feudal times under a lord.
"The king granted land to his vassal in return for loyalty and service."
A type of entertainment popular in the early 20th century, featuring a mixture of comedy, song, dance, and variety acts.
"The vaudeville show included comedians, magicians, and dancers."
A secure room for storing valuables; also to leap or spring over something.
"The bank kept its gold bars in a secure vault."
praised or boasted about, especially excessively
"The vaunted technology failed to deliver the expected results."
a plant or part of a plant used as food
"I eat vegetables every day for health."
Oil extracted from plants, seeds, or nuts used for cooking
"She heated vegetable oil in the pan before adding the vegetables."
plants or parts of plants that are eaten as food, such as peas, beans, cabbage, potatoes, onions, or carrots
"We should eat more vegetables to maintain a healthy diet."
relating to or consisting of plants or vegetation
"The soup had a distinct vegetal flavor."
a person who does not eat meat and sometimes other animal products, eating mainly vegetables, grains, and fruits
"She has been a vegetarian for over ten years."
to live in a dull, inactive, or unchallenging way, often with little physical or mental effort
"He spent his vacation vegetating on the couch in front of the TV."
plants collectively, especially those found in a particular area or environment
"The valley is rich in lush green vegetation."
relating to growth or the basic processes of life, often without conscious thought or activity
"The patient remained in a vegetative state after the accident."
Great forcefulness or intensity of expression, emotion, or conviction.
"She spoke with vehemence during the debate."
showing strong feeling; forceful, passionate, or intense
"She made a vehement argument against the proposal."
a machine used for transporting people or goods
"He drives a vehicle to work every day."
machines used for transporting people or goods from one place to another
"There are many different types of vehicles on the road today."
A wish or inclination not strong enough to lead to action.
"His interest in painting never grew beyond a mere velleity."
a fine parchment made originally from the skin of a calf, used for writing or printing
"The ancient manuscript was written on vellum."
the speed of something in a given direction
"The velocity of the car increased as it moved downhill."
a soft, luxurious fabric with a thick, short pile on one side
"The royal curtains were made of rich red velvet."
having a smooth, soft texture like velvet
"She spoke in a low, velvety voice."
willing to do dishonest things in return for money; corrupt
"The politician was accused of being venal and corrupt."
the quality of being open to bribery or corruption
"The scandal revealed the venality of several senior officials."
a prolonged bitter quarrel or campaign of revenge
"The two families were caught in a bitter vendetta for generations."
Capable of being sold; marketable.
"Only vendible products were displayed at the trade fair."
The act of selling; sale.
"The auction was a formal vendition of the estate's assets."
A person or company that sells goods or services.
"The street vendor sold fresh fruits every morning."
A thin decorative covering of fine wood applied to a coarser wood or other material; a superficially attractive appearance.
"The table was covered with a thin veneer of mahogany."
Accorded a great deal of respect, especially because of age, wisdom, or character.
"The venerable professor was admired by generations of students."
to regard with great respect; revere
"People venerate saints for their holiness."
respected and admired deeply
"The venerated professor was honored with an award."
