英语词汇词典 | 单词含义、定义和示例
a young cat
"The little kitten loves to play with yarn balls."
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."
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."
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."
To make clothes or fabric by interlocking loops of yarn with needles.
"She loves to knit scarves for her friends during the winter."
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."
to hit a surface, often to get attention or by accident
"She knocked on the door before entering."
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."
A small, rounded hill or mound.
"They had a picnic on the grassy knoll."
A fastening made by tying a piece of string, rope, or something similar.
"She tied the ribbon into a neat knot."
Complicated, difficult to solve or full of knots.
"He faced a knotty legal issue."
to have knowledge or be aware of something
"I know the answer to the question."
Rich, elaborate, or luxurious; to bestow something in generous or extravagant quantities.
"They gave her a lavish wedding reception with hundreds of guests."
legal; legitimate; valid; just
"The judge confirmed that their actions were lawful and proper."
A person who creates or enforces laws; a legislator.
"Moses is often regarded as a great lawgiver in history."
without law; anarchic; unruly; criminal
"The frontier town was known for its lawless behavior and chaos."
absence of law and order; a state where laws do not exist or are not enforced
"The city descended into lawlessness after the government collapsed."
A member of a legislative body who makes laws.
"The lawmaker introduced a new bill on education reform."
an area of short, regularly cut grass in a yard or park
"Children were playing on the green lawn."
a legal case brought to a court of law by one person against another
"The company faced a lawsuit over false advertising."
A professional who practices or studies law; an attorney.
"The lawyer presented the case confidently in court."
Not strict, severe, or careful; negligent or careless.
"The security at the airport was surprisingly lax."
A medicine or substance that stimulates bowel movements; tending to loosen or relieve constipation.
"The doctor prescribed a mild laxative for her condition."
the quality of being unwilling to work or use energy; idleness
"His laziness prevented him from achieving his goals."
most important or most successful; at the front
"She is one of the leading experts in the field."
The action of leading a group of people or an organization.
"Her leadership inspired the entire team to achieve their goals."
A person who leads a group, organization, or country.
"The leader inspired the team with his vision."
To guide or be in charge; to show the way.
"He led the team to victory."
idle; unwilling to work; sluggish
"He was too lazy to clean his room on the weekend."
the arrangement or design of something, especially the arrangement of elements in a book, webpage, or room
"The designer presented a new layout for the website that was much more user-friendly."
A sheet, thickness, or coating of something that lies over or under a surface.
"The cake had a layer of cream between the sponges."
A person without professional or specialized knowledge in a particular subject.
"To a layman, the medical explanation was confusing."
a fragrant purple flowering plant used in perfumes and aromatherapy
"The lavender field filled the air with its sweet, calming fragrance."
A person who is not a member of the clergy or does not have specialized knowledge in a subject.
"The judge explained the law so that the layperson could understand."
