英语词汇词典 | 单词含义、定义和示例
having a strong, sweet, earthy smell like musk
"The perfume had a musky fragrance."
a follower of Islam
"He is a devout Muslim."
to be required or obligated to
"You must complete your homework before you go out."
A pungent seed or condiment made from ground mustard seeds
"She added mustard seeds to the curry for extra flavor."
green leafy vegetable from the mustard plant; edible leaves used in cooking
"We cooked mustard leaf with fish in a traditional Bengali curry."
oil extracted from mustard seeds, commonly used for cooking and medicinal purposes
"We use mustard oil for cooking vegetables in our kitchen."
small round seeds from the mustard plant, used as a spice and for making mustard condiment
"Mustard seeds are often tempered in hot oil to release their nutty flavor before adding to dishes."
to gather people, especially soldiers; to summon courage or strength
"He mustered enough courage to face the challenge."
having a stale, moldy, or damp smell
"The old books had a musty odor."
The quality of being changeable or capable of change.
"The mutability of fashion trends makes it hard to keep up."
Capable of change or alteration.
"Human emotions are mutable and can shift rapidly."
A misspelled form of 'mutability', meaning the quality of being changeable.
"The document contained the misspelled word 'mutablility' instead of 'mutability'."
To change or cause to change in form, nature, or character.
"The virus can mutate into a more dangerous strain."
A change in form, structure, or nature, especially in genetics.
"Scientists discovered a genetic mutation that caused the disorder."
softened in sound, color, or effect; subdued
"The room was painted in muted shades of blue and grey."
to inflict serious damage on something, often by cutting or tearing
"The ancient manuscript was mutilated by careless handling."
refusing to obey authority; rebellious
"The soldiers grew mutinous after months without pay."
an open rebellion against authority, especially by soldiers or sailors
"The sailors staged a mutiny against their captain."
to speak in a low or barely audible voice, often in dissatisfaction or irritation
"He muttered something under his breath as he walked away."
meat from an adult sheep; lamb meat
"The restaurant serves delicious mutton curry with rice."
felt, shared, or done by two or more people equally
"They have mutual respect for each other."
a tropical bird with dark feathers that can mimic human speech
"The mynah bird repeated every word I said."
lacking foresight or long-term perspective; also refers to nearsightedness
"The company’s myopic strategy led to long-term losses."
used for emphasis or to refer to oneself
"I will do it myself."
a countless or extremely great number
"There are myriad stars in the night sky."
The transfer of private property or business to government ownership.
"The nationalization of banks increased state control over finance."
The status of belonging to a particular nation, either by birth or naturalization.
"Her nationality is Canadian, though she was born in France."
an official patriotic song of a country, performed at national events and ceremonies
"The national anthem was played before the international match."
relating to a nation, especially its culture, language, or government
"The national anthem was played at the ceremony."
a large group of people united by common descent, history, culture, or language
"The nation celebrated its independence day with pride."
The act or sport of swimming.
"She took lessons in natation to improve her swimming skills."
Relating to birth or the place of birth.
"She returned to her natal village after many years."
very unpleasant, unkind, or offensive
"He made a nasty comment about her dress."
Just coming into existence and beginning to develop.
"The nascent technology has great potential."
Relating to the nose; a sound produced through the nose.
"He spoke with a nasal voice due to his cold."
by a small margin; barely; in a limited way
"She narrowly escaped the accident."
Having a limited outlook or unwillingness to accept different opinions or ideas.
"She was too narrow-minded to consider other perspectives."
limited in width or extent; not wide
"The narrow street made it difficult for cars to pass."
A person who tells the story in a book, play, or film.
"The narrator guided the audience through the complex plot."
The way in which a story is told, including the point of view and the voice of the narrator.
"Dickens' narrative style is engaging and emotional."
The act of telling a story or describing events in detail.
"The movie’s narration was done by a famous actor."
To tell a story or describe events, often in detail.
"She will narrate the events of her journey to the audience."
A drug that dulls the senses and relieves pain, often causing sleep and sometimes addiction.
"The police seized a large amount of narcotic substances."
A type of flowering plant with yellow or white blooms, often associated with self-love from Greek mythology.
"A narcissus bloomed in the garden during spring."
A person who has an excessive interest in or admiration of themselves.
"Everyone avoided him because he was a narcissist."
existing or happening throughout an entire nation
"The campaign received nationwide support."
