英语词汇词典 | 单词含义、定义和示例
Able to be sailed on or through by ships or boats.
"The river is navigable for large cargo ships."
the process or activity of accurately determining one's position and planning and following a route
"The captain was skilled in the art of navigation across the open sea."
the branch of armed forces that conducts military operations at sea
"He joined the navy after graduating from college."
The act of expressing negative or pessimistic views.
"His constant naysaying discouraged the team."
a non-breaking space character in HTML used to prevent an automatic line break at its position
"Use in HTML to add a space that won't break into a new line."
At or to a short distance away; close in space, time, or relationship.
"There is a park near my house."
close to; not far away; in the neighborhood
"There is a grocery store nearby."
close to a particular place or person
"The nearest gas station is nearby."
almost, but not completely
"She nearly missed the bus."
in a tidy and orderly way; carefully and precisely
"She arranged the books neatly on the shelf."
A cloud of gas and dust in outer space, sometimes visible in the night sky.
"The Orion Nebula is one of the brightest in the sky."
Unclear, vague, or ill-defined; resembling a cloud or haze.
"His plan for the future was still nebulous and hard to understand."
as a necessary result; inevitably
"It doesn’t necessarily mean you’re wrong."
To make something necessary or unavoidable.
"The heavy rains necessitated the cancellation of the event."
Something that is essential or indispensable.
"Food and water are basic necessities of life."
the part of the body connecting the head and the shoulders
"She wore a necklace around her neck."
a piece of jewelry that is worn around the neck
"She wore a beautiful diamond necklace to the party."
the edge of a garment around the neck, especially as cut to form a particular shape
"The dress has a beautiful V-shaped neckline."
a strip of cloth worn around the neck under a shirt collar and tied in front
"He adjusted his necktie before the important meeting."
An obituary notice or a list of people who have recently died.
"The newspaper published a necrology of notable figures who passed away that year."
a person who practices necromancy; a wizard or magician who claims to communicate with the dead
"The villagers feared the old necromancer who lived at the edge of the forest."
the practice of communicating with the dead, often to predict the future
"Ancient texts described rituals of necromancy performed by priests."
a large ancient cemetery with elaborate tombs
"The archaeologists discovered artifacts in the necropolis of the ancient city."
the death of body tissue due to disease, injury, or lack of blood supply
"The doctor explained that the patient’s wound showed signs of necrosis."
a sweet liquid produced by flowers and collected by bees; in mythology, the drink of the gods
"The bees were busy collecting nectar from the flowers."
The practice of giving unfair advantages to relatives, especially in jobs or positions of power.
"The company was accused of nepotism after the manager hired his brother."
used to connect two negative alternatives
"Neither the manager nor the assistant could attend the meeting."
A long-standing rival or an inescapable agent of downfall.
"For years, he considered his colleague to be his nemesis."
A modern interpretation of Darwin's theory of evolution, integrating genetics and natural selection.
"Neo-Darwinism combines Darwin’s theory of natural selection with modern genetics."
The use of Latin language for scholarly, scientific, and literary purposes after the medieval period.
"Many scientific names are derived from Neo-Latin."
A government or leadership run by inexperienced or new officials.
"The sudden revolution led to a neocracy with inexperienced leaders."
Relating to the later part of the Stone Age, when ground or polished stone weapons and tools prevailed.
"Neolithic communities began practicing agriculture and domesticating animals."
A newly coined word or expression.
"The internet has given rise to many neologisms like 'selfie' and 'hashtag'."
The use of new words or the study of their origin.
"The professor specialized in neology, studying the creation of modern slang."
Modern religious movements influenced by or claiming to be derived from the various historical pagan beliefs of pre-modern Europe.
"Neopaganism has gained popularity as people seek spiritual alternatives to mainstream religions."
A beginner or novice in a subject, skill, or belief.
"As a neophyte in programming, she often asked for guidance from her mentor."
the son of one’s brother or sister
"My nephew is studying at the university."
The quality of being ordinary, routine, or lacking excitement.
"The mundanity of office life can be exhausting."
A system of interconnected people, things, or computers.
"She built a strong professional network."
Causing irritation, annoyance, or difficulty.
"The nettlesome rules frustrated the workers."
a plant with stinging hairs that cause irritation when touched
"He accidentally brushed against the nettle and felt a sharp sting."
situated down or below; lower
"They explored the nether regions of the cave."
a structure built by birds or other animals to hold their eggs or young.
"The bird built a nest in the tall tree."
