英语词汇词典 | 单词含义、定义和示例
to apply a colored substance to a surface
"She loves to paint landscapes in her free time."
a person who paints pictures, or paints walls, buildings, etc.
"The painter spent hours working on the portrait."
a picture or design made using paint
"The painting on the wall was created by a famous artist."
two things of the same kind that are used together
"She wore a matching pair of shoes."
a large and impressive building that is the official home of a king, queen, or other ruler
"The royal family lives in a magnificent palace."
a covered chair or bed carried on poles by bearers
"The bride was carried to the wedding ceremony in an ornate palanquin."
pleasant or acceptable to the taste, mind, or feelings
"The meal was simple but quite palatable."
Meat that is pleasant to taste; appetizing meat dish
"The chef prepared palatable meat dishes for the dinner party."
the roof of the mouth; a person's appreciation of taste and flavor
"She has a refined palate for fine wines."
resembling a palace in being spacious and splendid
"They stayed in a palatial hotel during their vacation."
prolonged and idle discussion; fuss or unnecessary talk
"After much palaver, they finally agreed on the plan."
having a light or dull color, especially when compared with something else
"She looked pale after the long illness."
the branch of science concerned with fossil animals and plants
"She decided to study paleontology at university."
relating to Palestine or its people
"The Palestinian people have a rich cultural heritage."
a thin board or surface on which an artist sets and mixes colors; also a range of colors used in art or design
"The artist mixed vibrant shades on her palette before starting the painting."
a manuscript or document that has been written over but still bears traces of earlier writing; something reused or altered but still retaining traces of its earlier form
"The ancient manuscript was a palimpsest, showing faint traces of previous texts beneath the new writing."
a poem or statement in which the writer retracts something said in an earlier work
"The poet wrote a palinode to apologize for his earlier harsh words."
to make a disease, symptoms, or problem less severe without removing the cause
"The doctor prescribed medicine to palliate the patient's pain."
to analyze a sentence or text grammatically or logically
"The software can parse large amounts of text data efficiently."
A strong supporter of a party, cause, or person; showing biased allegiance.
"The debate quickly turned partisan, with each side defending their own agenda."
to a higher degree than is usual or expected
"She is particularly fond of Italian food."
to mention or describe something in detail
"The witness was asked to particularize the events of that night."
specific or special; distinct from others
"He is very particular about his diet."
Minute portions of matter.
"PM2.5 particles harm respiratory health."
a very small piece or amount of something
"Dust particles floated in the air near the window."
the action of taking part in something
"Her participation in the competition was commendable."
Taking part in or becoming involved in an activity or event.
"Participating teams showcased their skills."
to take part in an event or activity
"Many students will participate in the cultural festival."
People who take part in something; those involved in an activity or event.
"Participants will enjoy breathtaking views."
a person who takes part in an event or activity
"Each participant received a certificate after the workshop."
capable of being divided or separated
"The estate was partible among the heirs."
to some extent but not completely
"The project was partially completed before the deadline."
an unfair preference or bias toward one side or person
"The judge was criticized for showing partiality in the case."
existing only in part; biased toward one side
"The report gave a partial view of the situation."
working for only part of the usual working day or week
"She works part-time as a waitress."
a piece or segment of something
"She gave me a part of her chocolate."
The process of analyzing sentence structure to understand grammatical relationships.
"The AI model performs parsing to understand syntax."
extreme unwillingness to spend money or use resources
"His parsimony was evident in the way he avoided any unnecessary expenses."
unwilling to spend money or use resources; stingy
"The company was too parsimonious to invest in better equipment."
a particular way of speaking or using words, common to a group
"In legal parlance, the term has a different meaning."
Full of danger or risk; precarious.
"The company is in a parlous financial state."
A sitting room in a private house, or a shop providing specified services.
"They welcomed the guests into the front parlor."
relating to a parliament or its members; relating to a system of government with parliamentary authority
"The country follows a parliamentary form of government."
the highest legislative body in a country
"The bill was passed in parliament after a long debate."
a discussion between opposing sides, especially to negotiate terms
"The generals met to parley over the terms of surrender."
relating to Paris or its people
"She wore a Parisian style dress at the party."
the state or condition of being equal, especially in status or pay
"The campaign aims to achieve pay parity between men and women."
Having a limited or narrow outlook; relating to a parish.
"His parochial view prevented him from understanding global issues."
