英语词汇词典 | 单词含义、定义和示例
in or at what place or position
"Where do you live?"
the place where someone or something is
"The police are trying to find out the suspect's whereabouts."
used to introduce a contrast or comparison between two facts
"She prefers tea, whereas he likes coffee."
by which; because of which
"The company agreed to a contract whereby it would pay the penalty."
Immediately after which; as a result of which.
"He confessed his mistake, whereupon she forgave him."
In or to any place.
"You can find good people wherever you go."
With which; the means or resources needed for something.
"He lacked the money wherewith to buy a new house."
used to express a doubt or choice between alternatives
"I don’t know whether I should go."
the watery part of milk that separates from the curds when making cheese
"Protein powder is often made from whey."
used to ask about one or more items from a defined set
"Which one do you prefer, the red or the blue?"
during the time that something is happening
"She was reading while waiting for the bus."
a sudden or unpredictable idea, desire, or decision
"She bought the dress on a whim."
playfully unusual or fanciful; unpredictable
"The whimsical painting delighted the children."
In a playful, fanciful, or capricious manner; with sudden changes of mind
"She decorated her room whimsically with colorful balloons."
playful or fanciful behavior or humor
"Her stories were full of whimsy and imagination."
to make the high-pitched sound a horse makes
"The horse whinnied when it saw its rider."
to strike or beat with a flexible instrument such as a rope or cord
"The trainer whipped the horse to make it run faster."
to speak very softly or quietly, often to avoid being overheard
"She whispered a secret into his ear."
a small wind instrument that produces a high-pitched sound when blown
"The referee blew his whistle to start the game."
a very small part or amount
"He doesn't care a whit about the outcome."
having the color of milk or fresh snow, the opposite of black
"She wore a beautiful white dress to the party."
a spice made from dried peppercorns with the outer husk removed
"She added white pepper to the cream soup for a mild spicy flavor."
a small social insect that lives in colonies and feeds on wood and plant matter
"White ants damaged the wooden furniture in our house."
Identifying specific users, software, or IP addresses as safe and trusted
"Only verified applications are allowed through whitelisting."
any person who; no matter who
"Whoever wants to join the trip must register today."
all of something; complete or entire
"He ate the whole cake by himself."
showing complete sincerity and commitment; fully enthusiastic
"She gave her wholehearted support to the project."
promoting health or well-being; morally good and beneficial
"The retreat offered wholesome food and peaceful surroundings."
completely; entirely
"She is wholly devoted to her family."
used to refer to the person or people that something is done to
"The man whom I met yesterday is my friend."
A pattern of spirals or concentric circles, often found in fingerprints, shells, or flowers.
"The fingerprint displayed a clear whorl pattern."
used to ask or talk about the person or thing that owns something
"The girl whose phone was stolen is my cousin."
a cord or strand of cotton that burns to provide light in a candle or lamp
"The candle wick needs to be trimmed for better burning."
morally bad or evil; also informally very good or impressive
"The villain in the story was truly wicked."
Evil or morally bad behavior.
"The story highlights the wickedness of the cruel king."
having a great extent from side to side; broad
"The river is wide enough to fit a boat."
to a great extent or degree
"The news of his promotion spread widely across the company."
to make or become wider
"The road will be widened to accommodate more traffic."
existing or happening over a large area or among many people
"The disease was widespread in the rural areas."
a woman whose husband has died and who has not married again
"She became a widow at a very young age."
a man whose wife has died and who has not married again
"The elderly widower lived alone but had regular visits from his children."
the measurement or extent of something from side to side
"The width of the table is 2 meters."
To hold and use a weapon, tool, or power effectively.
"The warrior wielded his sword with great skill."
