英语词汇词典 | 单词含义、定义和示例
A flammable oil containing hydrocarbons, obtained from petroleum or coal tar, used as fuel or solvent.
"The factory stored barrels of naphtha for industrial use."
a piece of cloth or paper used for wiping the mouth and hands while eating
"She placed the napkin on her lap before starting dinner."
The branch of technology that deals with dimensions and tolerances of less than 100 nanometers.
"Nanotechnology is advancing medical treatments."
A word or set of words by which a person or thing is known.
"Names of family members are written on the family tree."
that is to say; to be specific
"The festival will be held in three cities, namely Dhaka, Chittagong, and Sylhet."
Without a name or not known by name.
"A nameless fear crept over him in the dark room."
not covered by clothing or without protection
"The child was running naked in the yard."
The quality of being innocent, simple, and lacking experience or sophistication.
"Her naivety made her trust people too easily."
Lacking experience, wisdom, or judgment; too trusting.
"She was naïve to believe every advertisement she saw."
existing only in myths or legends; imaginary or fictitious
"Dragons are mythical creatures that appear in many cultures."
A traditional story explaining natural or social phenomena, often involving supernatural beings; a widely held but false belief.
"The myth of the phoenix tells of a bird reborn from its ashes."
the act of making something unclear or confusing; a state of being puzzled or bewildered
"The audience watched in mystification as the magician performed his tricks."
relating to mysteries, spirituality, or hidden truths; a person who seeks spiritual insight
"The mystic devoted his life to meditation and spiritual discovery."
something that is difficult or impossible to understand or explain
"The mystery of the missing book remained unsolved."
difficult or impossible to understand, explain, or identify
"The island is surrounded by a mysterious fog."
Excessive interest in or admiration of oneself.
"His constant selfies were a sign of his narcissism."
Relating to or composed in a regular rhythmic pattern of beats or meter, especially in poetry.
"The poet carefully followed metrical rules in his verses."
Relating to the metric system of measurement; also, a standard of measurement used to assess performance.
"The company tracks success using clear performance metrics."
A figure of speech in which one word or phrase is substituted with another closely related word or concept.
"In the phrase 'the crown will decide,' 'crown' is a metonymy for monarchy."
Great attention to detail; very careful and precise.
"His meticulousness made the project successful."
Showing great attention to detail; very careful and precise.
"The artist was meticulous in painting every tiny detail."
A system of methods used in a particular area of study or activity.
"The research was conducted using a new methodology."
Done in an orderly and systematic way.
"She followed a methodical approach to solving the problem."
A particular way or process of doing something.
"She explained the method of solving the problem."
A unit of length in the metric system equal to 100 centimeters; also, a device that measures quantity such as electricity or gas.
"The technician came to check the electricity meter."
The scientific study of the atmosphere and weather.
"He chose to specialize in meteorology to study weather patterns."
related to the study of the atmosphere and weather
"The meteorological department predicted heavy rainfall this week."
Relating to meteors; very rapid and often temporary.
"The singer’s meteoric rise to fame surprised everyone."
The supposed transmigration of the soul, especially its reincarnation after death.
"Ancient philosophers often debated the idea of metempsychosis."
The branch of philosophy that deals with the fundamental nature of reality, existence, and the relationship between mind and matter.
"She studied metaphysics to understand the principles of existence beyond physical science."
A person who studies or is an expert in metaphysics.
"The metaphysician debated the essence of reality with his peers."
Relating to the branch of philosophy that deals with the fundamental nature of reality and existence.
"He spent years studying metaphysical questions about life and being."
A coined or rare term sometimes used to describe a hybrid form of metaphor and form in literature or art.
"The poet introduced a metaphorm to blend imagery with structure."
Characteristic of or relating to metaphor; figurative rather than literal.
"He used metaphorical language to describe his emotions."
A figure of speech in which a word or phrase is applied to something to which it is not literally applicable.
"Time is a thief is a common metaphor for how quickly life passes."
a person who carries messages or communications between parties
"The messenger delivered important battle plans to the commander."
A piece of information sent or communicated from one person to another.
"I received a message from my friend yesterday."
A state of disorder or untidiness.
"The kids left the room in a complete mess."
To capture complete attention; to hypnotize or fascinate.
"The dancer's graceful movements mesmerized the audience."
A state of fascination or hypnotism.
"The magician held the audience in a state of mesmerism."
in a cheerful and joyful manner
"The children played merrily in the garden."
Deserving reward, praise, or recognition.
"She received a scholarship for her meritorious academic performance."
A mythical sea creature with the head and torso of a woman and the tail of a fish
"The little girl loved stories about mermaids living under the sea."
