英语词汇词典 | 单词含义、定义和示例
relating to a parent or parents; characteristic of a mother or father
"Parental guidance is important for a child's development."
The identity and origins of one's parents; descent or lineage.
"Her noble parentage gave her access to the royal court."
a mother or father of a person or animal
"Both of his parents are teachers."
a medicine containing opium, once used to relieve pain and diarrhea
"Doctors once prescribed paregoric to treat diarrhea in children."
to cut away the outer covering or reduce something gradually
"She pared the apple before eating it."
able to be forgiven; excusable
"His mistake was pardonable given the difficult circumstances."
forgiveness; the action of forgiving or being forgiven for an error or offense
"I beg your pardon for interrupting the meeting."
a thin material made from animal skin, used in the past for writing
"The ancient manuscript was written on parchment."
extremely dry, especially because of heat or thirst
"After walking in the desert, he was parched with thirst."
to make something extremely dry, especially by exposure to heat
"The scorching sun began to parch the fields."
an object or collection of objects wrapped in paper for carrying or sending by mail; a piece of land
"The postman delivered a parcel to our door."
A green vegetable also known as pointed gourd, commonly used in South Asian cuisine
"Mother prepared parbal curry with fish."
An organism that lives in or on another organism and benefits at the host’s expense.
"The parasite weakened the tree by feeding on its nutrients."
To express the meaning of something using different words, often to make it clearer.
"The teacher asked the students to paraphrase the poem in their own words."
Miscellaneous articles, especially equipment needed for a particular activity.
"The fisherman carried all his fishing paraphernalia in a large box."
having an unreasonable fear or suspicion of others
"She became paranoid after hearing strange noises outside."
A low protective wall along the edge of a roof, balcony, or bridge.
"The soldier hid behind the parapet for protection."
A typical example or pattern of something; a model.
"The company shifted its business paradigm to embrace digital transformation."
Serving as a typical example or model of something.
"Her success story is paradigmatic of the opportunities education can provide."
An ideal or perfect place of happiness; often thought of as heaven.
"The tropical island felt like a true paradise."
A statement or situation that seems contradictory but may reveal a deeper truth.
"It is a paradox that computers make our lives easier but also more stressful."
Seemingly contradictory or opposed to common sense, yet possibly true.
"It is paradoxical that standing is often more tiring than walking."
A person or thing regarded as a perfect example of a particular quality.
"She is considered a paragon of kindness."
a small colorful parrot with a long tail, often kept as a pet
"The green parakeet learned to say hello."
Similarities or comparisons between two different things or situations
"There are parallels between Japan's aging issues and Bangladesh's situation."
Loss of the ability to move in part or most of the body, typically as a result of illness or injury.
"The accident left him with partial paralysis."
to cause someone or something to lose the ability to move or function normally
"The sudden shock seemed to paralyze him."
a limit, boundary, or measurable factor that defines or determines something
"We need to set clear parameters for this project."
more important than anything else; supreme
"Safety is of paramount importance in this factory."
a lover, especially an illicit one
"The secret paramour was finally revealed."
an irrational and persistent feeling that people are 'out to get you' or are constantly watching you
"His constant paranoia made it hard for him to trust anyone."
A person who suffers from paranoia or exhibits extreme, irrational distrust and suspicion.
"The paranoiac refused to leave his house, fearing everyone was against him."
The state of being parallel or similar; in literature, the use of components in a sentence that are grammatically the same or similar in construction.
"The writer used parallelism to give rhythm to his prose."
A person who studies or collects coins, paper currency, and medals.
"The numismatist displayed his rare coin collection at the exhibition."
relating to the study or collection of coins, currency, and medals
"He has a numismatic collection of rare coins from around the world."
having a strong spiritual or mysterious quality
"The temple had a numinous atmosphere that inspired awe."
existing in large numbers; many
"There are numerous opportunities for growth in this field."
relating to or expressed in numbers
"The report provides numerical data on population growth."
the action or process of counting or assigning numbers
"The teacher explained the basics of numeration to the students."
capable of being counted; countable
"The stars in the sky are not numerable."
To push someone gently, usually with your elbow, in order to attract attention.
"She nudged him to be quiet during the meeting."
to form into a nucleus or bring together into a central part
"The droplets began to nucleate around tiny particles in the air."
The central and most important part of something, forming the basis for its activity and growth; in biology, the central part of a cell.
"The nucleus of the atom contains protons and neutrons."
Wearing no clothes; naked.
"The artist painted a nude model."
A person, thing, or situation that causes inconvenience or annoyance.
"The loud construction noise was a nuisance to the neighbors."
a mathematical value used to count, measure, or label
"She gave me her phone number."
Of little or no value; worthless or insignificant.
"His efforts were nugatory and did not change the outcome."
