英语词汇词典 | 单词含义、定义和示例
relating to a particular area or neighborhood
"We prefer buying fruits from the local market."
to find the exact position or place of something
"They managed to locate the missing keys under the couch."
a particular place or position
"This cafe is in a beautiful location near the lake."
a grammatical case indicating location or place
"In Latin, the locative case is used to indicate location."
to fasten something securely with a key or device; a fastening device
"Please lock the door when you leave."
a small ornamental case, typically made of gold or silver, worn on a chain around the neck
"She kept her grandmother's photo in the locket."
movement or the ability to move from one place to another
"Walking is the most common form of human locomotion."
A powered rail vehicle used for pulling trains.
"The old steam locomotive was restored for the museum."
a large insect that flies in groups and eats crops
"The locusts destroyed the entire wheat field."
A rich source of something, often a vein of valuable metal in the earth.
"The miners discovered a rich lode of silver."
The act of lodging or a place of temporary stay; also a deposit of something.
"The soldiers found lodgment in the abandoned house."
An upper room or space, often under the roof of a building.
"She converted the old loft into a modern studio."
Of great height; elevated in character or style; noble.
"He set himself the lofty goal of ending poverty."
A part of the trunk or a large branch of a tree that has fallen or been cut off; also to record information systematically.
"The workers carried a heavy log to the truck."
Reasoning conducted or assessed according to strict principles of validity.
"Her argument was based on sound logic."
Of or according to the rules of logic or formal argument.
"It was the only logical conclusion to the problem."
A person skilled in logic and reasoning.
"Aristotle is considered one of the greatest logicians in history."
Supply chain management or operation, managing the flow of goods, services or information efficiently.
"The company improved its logistics to speed up deliveries."
A person who lingers aimlessly in a place without purpose.
"The police questioned the loiterer outside the store."
Extremely angry; furious.
"She was livid when she found out about the betrayal."
a unit of power equal to 1,000 watts
"The generator produces ten kilowatts of electricity."
a unit of length equal to 1,000 meters
"The village is about five kilometers away from the town."
a unit of capacity equal to 1,000 liters
"The tank can hold up to three kiloliters of water."
the base unit of mass in the metric system equal to 1,000 grams
"The bag of rice weighs five kilograms."
a furnace or oven for burning, baking, or drying, especially one for firing pottery or bricks
"The potter placed the clay pots into the kiln for firing."
a person who spoils the fun or enjoyment of others
"Don’t be a killjoy at the party."
the act of causing death, especially deliberately
"The movie depicts the brutal killing of the villagers."
A person or thing that kills.
"The police caught the killer last night."
To cause the death of a person, animal, or living thing.
"The hunter killed a deer."
a pair of organs in the body that remove waste products from the blood and balance bodily fluids
"The kidney plays a crucial role in filtering waste from the bloodstream."
to take someone away illegally by force, often for ransom
"The criminals planned to kidnap the wealthy businessman."
To strike or hit with the foot.
"He kicked the ball into the goal."
A species on which other species in an ecosystem largely depend, such that if it were removed the ecosystem would change drastically.
"Wolves are a keystone species that regulate prey populations."
a set of keys used to operate a computer, typewriter, or similar device for inputting text and commands
"She typed the report quickly on her keyboard."
a container with a lid, spout, and handle, used for boiling water
"The kettle is boiling on the stove."
The metabolic process by which the liver produces ketones from fatty acids, providing an alternative energy source during low carbohydrate availability.
"Ketogenesis occurs during fasting or low-carb diets."
a thick sauce made chiefly from tomatoes, vinegar, and spices
"She squeezed some ketchup on her french fries before eating them."
a combustible hydrocarbon liquid widely used as a fuel in lamps and heating systems
"The old lamp burned kerosene to provide light during power outages."
the central, most important part of something; the edible part of a nut or seed
"The kernel of the argument was about fairness."
a piece of cloth worn around the head or neck
"She wore a red kerchief on her head."
a small shelter for a dog; an establishment for the breeding or boarding of dogs
"The dog slept comfortably in his wooden kennel in the backyard."
An object kept as a reminder of a person, place, or event.
"She gave me a small locket as a keepsake of our friendship."
the quality of being fair and reasonable; the administration of the law
"The victims are still waiting for justice."
