英语词汇词典 | 单词含义、定义和示例
A star showing a sudden large increase in brightness and then slowly returning to its original state
"Astronomers observed a bright nova in the sky."
A long fictional narrative; also something new or unusual.
"She spent the weekend reading a historical novel."
a person who writes novels
"The novelist spent years writing his new book."
A short novel or long short story.
"The author published a novellette as a preview of her upcoming series."
The quality of being new, original, or unusual.
"The novelty of the new gadget quickly wore off."
the eleventh month of the year in the Gregorian calendar
"November is often cool and quiet before winter begins."
A person new to or inexperienced in a field or activity.
"He is still a novice at playing the guitar."
at the present time; in these times
"Now-a-days, people prefer online shopping."
At the present time; in contrast with the past.
"Nowadays, many people prefer shopping online."
in or to no place; not anywhere
"The missing keys were nowhere to be found."
harmful, poisonous, or very unpleasant
"The factory released noxious fumes into the air."
Characterized by subtle shades of meaning or expression; having or characterized by subtle and often appealingly complex qualities.
"His argument was nuanced and well-structured."
of a young woman, sexually mature and suitable for marriage
"The village was celebrating the festival with its nubile maidens dancing."
relating to the nucleus of an atom or to nuclear energy
"The country is developing nuclear energy."
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."
To push someone gently, usually with your elbow, in order to attract attention.
"She nudged him to be quiet during the meeting."
Of little or no value; worthless or insignificant.
"His efforts were nugatory and did not change the outcome."
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."
capable of being counted; countable
"The stars in the sky are not numerable."
the action or process of counting or assigning numbers
"The teacher explained the basics of numeration to the students."
relating to or expressed in numbers
"The report provides numerical data on population growth."
existing in large numbers; many
"There are numerous opportunities for growth in this field."
having a strong spiritual or mysterious quality
"The temple had a numinous atmosphere that inspired awe."
relating to the study or collection of coins, currency, and medals
"He has a numismatic collection of rare coins from around the world."
A person who studies or collects coins, paper currency, and medals.
"The numismatist displayed his rare coin collection at the exhibition."
A convent or building where nuns live and work.
"She decided to join the nunnery to devote her life to spiritual practice."
Relating to marriage or weddings.
"The couple prepared for their nuptial ceremony with great joy."
a room or place where young children are cared for
"She works in a nursery, taking care of infants."
the profession or practice of caring for the sick or injured
"She is studying nursing to become a healthcare professional."
To care for and encourage the growth or development of someone or something.
"Parents should nurture their children's talents."
The process of caring for and encouraging growth or development.
"A nurturing environment helps children thrive."
a spice made from the seed of the fruit of an evergreen tree, used in cooking and baking
"The recipe called for a teaspoon of ground nutmeg to flavor the custard."
A substance that provides nourishment essential for growth and the maintenance of life.
"Vegetables are rich in essential nutrients."
A lack of essential nutrients required for healthy plant growth, which can result in poor crop development, reduced yields, and increased susceptibility to diseases.
"Nutrient deficiency in the soil can reduce crop productivity."
Rich in nutrients and high nutritional value.
"Organic food is often more nutrient-dense than processed food."
Something that nourishes; sustenance or food.
"The soil provides nutriment to the plants."
The process of providing or obtaining the food necessary for health and growth.
"Good nutrition is vital for a healthy life."
Providing nourishment; health-giving.
"Milk is a nutritious drink for children."
Plants or vegetables that are rich in nutrients and beneficial for health
"Winter vegetables are considered nutritious crops."
Not clearly expressed or understood; to make something difficult to see or understand.
"The meaning of the poem was obscure to most readers."
Funeral rites or ceremonies.
"The obsequies for the late leader drew thousands of mourners."
