英语词汇词典 | 单词含义、定义和示例
fear or hatred of foreigners, people from different cultures, or strangers
"Xenophobia can lead to discrimination and social division."
feeling anxious or concerned about something
"She was worried about the upcoming exam."
an involuntary opening of the mouth and inhalation of air due to tiredness or boredom
"She couldn't suppress a yawn during the boring lecture."
a loose garment worn around the body; covering material
"She put on a warm wrapper before going outside."
prospective; intending to be; aspiring
"The would-be actor practiced his lines every day."
a color like that of ripe lemons or the sun
"The yellow flowers brightened up the whole garden."
to fight by grappling and trying to throw down an opponent; to struggle with a problem
"The children like to wrestle on the playground."
a state of misery, unhappiness, or poor condition
"The novel depicts the wretchedness of war victims."
to cause or inflict something, especially damage or harm
"The storm wreaked havoc on the coastal villages."
a person who writes, especially as a profession
"The writer published a new novel last month."
to forcibly pull something from a person's grasp; to seize with effort or struggle
"The police had to wrest the weapon from the suspect's hand."
a period of 365 or 366 days, divided into 12 months
"This year, we are planning a trip to the mountains."
To show reverence and adoration for a deity or sacred being.
"They gathered at the temple to worship together."
Great enthusiasm and energy; also the outer colored part of citrus fruit used for flavor.
"She tackled the project with zest."
A person who is fanatical and uncompromising in pursuit of their ideals.
"He was considered a zealot for his strict political views."
a belt of the heavens divided into twelve equal divisions or signs, each named after a constellation; used in astronomy and astrology
"She checked her zodiac sign to read her daily horoscope."
the period of life when a person is young, often associated with energy and vitality
"The youth are the future of the country."
damaged, weakened, or deteriorated from use or age
"His shoes were old and worn."
A wooden crosspiece fastened over the necks of animals; symbolically, a burden or oppression.
"The oxen were bound together by a heavy yoke."
Showing great energy and enthusiasm in pursuit of a cause or objective.
"The team was zealous in their efforts to win the championship."
to argue or dispute noisily or angrily
"The two neighbors wrangled over the property line for hours."
Amusingly unconventional and peculiar.
"The comedian's zany style kept the audience laughing."
an injury to the body or to harm someone
"He received a deep wound on his arm."
juvenile or small fish; fish that has not reached maturity
"Young fish need protection from predators."
The defining spirit or mood of a particular period of history as shown by the ideas and beliefs of the time.
"The novel perfectly captures the zeitgeist of the 1960s."
the yellow part of an egg
"The chef separated the egg yolk from the white."
used to indicate a future possibility or action in the past
"He said he would help me tomorrow."
the part of a house reserved for women; women's quarters in Muslim households; harem
"The zenanna was beautifully decorated with intricate patterns."
A formal written order issued by a court.
"The judge issued a writ of habeas corpus."
a line or course having abrupt alternate right and left turns; a pattern of sharp turns
"The road follows a zigzag pattern up the mountain."
an unfortunate or miserable person; a despicable or contemptible person
"The poor wretch was left out in the cold with no shelter."
Microscopic aquatic animals that drift in water bodies and form an essential part of the aquatic food chain, serving as food for fish and other marine organisms.
"Zooplankton plays an important role in the aquatic food chain."
The activity of putting words on paper or composing text; the written form of communication.
"She spends hours every day on her creative writing."
A device consisting of two flexible strips of metal or plastic with interlocking projections closed or opened by pulling a slide along them.
"Zippers are used to fasten the opening of the jacket."
Having or showing bad judgment or stubbornly holding to wrong ideas.
"The policy was considered wrongheaded and harmful."
to form letters or words on a surface, typically with a pen or pencil
"I need to write a letter to my friend."
spun thread used for knitting, weaving, or sewing; a long or rambling story
"She bought colorful yarn for knitting a sweater."
The process of maximizing the productivity or efficiency of crop production through various agricultural techniques and practices.
"Yield optimization techniques can significantly improve crop production."
a person who dislikes or fears people from other countries or cultures
"The politician was criticized as a xenophobe due to his anti-immigrant policies."
An uneducated and unsophisticated person from the countryside; a bumpkin.
"The city folks laughed at the yokel's simple ways."
belonging to or associated with the person or people that the speaker is addressing
"This pen is yours."
a young person or child, especially a teenager or adolescent
"The park was full of youngsters playing football."
in an incorrect or mistaken way; unfairly or unjustly
"He was wrongly accused of the crime."
in a warm manner; with warmth; cordially; affectionately
"She welcomed the guests warmly at the door."
the process of making something warm or the increase in temperature
"Global warming is a significant concern for environmentalists."
