英语词汇词典 | 单词含义、定义和示例
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."
a piece of cloth worn around the head or neck
"She wore a red kerchief on her head."
the central, most important part of something; the edible part of a nut or seed
"The kernel of the argument was about fairness."
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."
a thick sauce made chiefly from tomatoes, vinegar, and spices
"She squeezed some ketchup on her french fries before eating them."
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 container with a lid, spout, and handle, used for boiling water
"The kettle is boiling on the stove."
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 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."
To strike or hit with the foot.
"He kicked the ball into the goal."
to take someone away illegally by force, often for ransom
"The criminals planned to kidnap the wealthy businessman."
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 cause the death of a person, animal, or living thing.
"The hunter killed a deer."
A person or thing that kills.
"The police caught the killer last night."
the act of causing death, especially deliberately
"The movie depicts the brutal killing of the villagers."
a person who spoils the fun or enjoyment of others
"Don’t be a killjoy at the party."
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."
the base unit of mass in the metric system equal to 1,000 grams
"The bag of rice weighs five kilograms."
a unit of capacity equal to 1,000 liters
"The tank can hold up to three kiloliters of water."
a unit of length equal to 1,000 meters
"The village is about five kilometers away from the town."
a unit of power equal to 1,000 watts
"The generator produces ten kilowatts of electricity."
A man awarded a non-hereditary title by a monarch for service, especially in the past as a mounted soldier in armor.
"The brave knight rode into battle to protect his kingdom."
a small brown fruit with green flesh and black seeds; a flightless bird from New Zealand
"I love eating fresh kiwi for breakfast."
A person with an irresistible urge to steal, typically without need or profit.
"The kleptomaniac was caught shoplifting again."
a natural skill or ability; a special talent for doing something easily
"She has a knack for making people feel comfortable."
Extremely tired or exhausted.
"After the long hike, I was completely knackered."
an unprincipled, deceitful, or dishonest man; an old term for a servant or male of low status
"The cunning knave tricked the villagers out of their money."
dishonest or deceitful behavior; trickery
"The politician’s knavery was exposed by the media."
to work dough or clay into a uniform mixture by pressing, folding, and stretching
"She kneads the dough until it becomes smooth."
the joint between the thigh and the lower leg
"He hurt his knee while playing football."
to position the body by resting on the knees, usually as a sign of respect, prayer, or submission
"They knelt to pray in the temple."
The sound of a bell, especially when rung solemnly for a death or funeral; a signal of the end or failure of something.
"The knell of the church bell echoed through the valley at dusk."
A small decorative object, especially in a house.
"The shelf was full of little knickknacks collected from their travels."
a tool or weapon with a blade and a handle, used for cutting
"He used a sharp knife to cut the vegetables."
to hit a surface, often to get attention or by accident
"She knocked on the door before entering."
to have knowledge or be aware of something
"I know the answer to the question."
Striking or shocking in a way that creates a strong contrast or clash.
"The sudden loud noise was jarring to everyone in the room."
Complicated, difficult to solve or full of knots.
"He faced a knotty legal issue."
A fastening made by tying a piece of string, rope, or something similar.
"She tied the ribbon into a neat knot."
A small, rounded hill or mound.
"They had a picnic on the grassy knoll."
round bulbous vegetable from cabbage family with pale green color and mild taste
"Knol khol can be eaten raw in salads or cooked in curries."
To make clothes or fabric by interlocking loops of yarn with needles.
"She loves to knit scarves for her friends during the winter."
The rank or dignity of a knight, or the ceremony of conferring knighthood.
"He was honored with knighthood for his contributions to science."
having the characteristics of a knight; chivalrous; noble and brave
"He showed knightly courage in defending the innocent."
a young cat
"The little kitten loves to play with yarn balls."
the craft or activity of making fabric by interlocking loops of yarn with needles; the act of forming something closely or firmly together
"She spends her evenings knitting scarves for her family."
a rounded handle on a door or drawer; a small rounded switch on a machine
"He turned the brass knob to open the old wooden door."
