英语词汇词典 | 单词含义、定义和示例
a person whose job is to cut, style, and treat hair
"The hairdresser gave me a stylish haircut before the wedding."
calm, peaceful, and happy; denoting a period of time in the past that was idyllically happy and peaceful
"She often reminisces about the halcyon days of her childhood."
strong and healthy, especially of an elderly person
"Despite his age, the man remained hale and active."
poorly thought out or badly planned
"The manager quickly rejected his half-baked proposal."
lacking enthusiasm or determination; unenthusiastic
"His halfhearted attempt to study did not bring good results."
at or to a point equal in distance between two points
"We met halfway between the two towns."
a large room or building for public gatherings, events, or passage
"The graduation ceremony was held in the university hall."
a typical characteristic or feature of someone or something
"Honesty is the hallmark of a good leader."
to honor as holy; to make sacred or greatly respected
"The ancient temple was hallowed by centuries of worship."
regarded as holy or greatly respected
"They walked across the hallowed halls of the old university."
to see, hear, or sense things that are not actually present, often due to illness or drugs
"After taking the medicine, he began to hallucinate strange shapes."
a false perception of objects or events, usually caused by mental illness or drugs
"After the medication, he began to experience vivid hallucinations."
a corridor in a building that connects rooms
"The kids left their shoes in the hallway."
slow and hesitant, especially due to lack of confidence
"She gave a halting reply during the interview."
clumsy or inept in handling things or situations
"His ham-handed attempt to fix the computer made it worse."
a small rural settlement, smaller than a village; a small community
"The tiny hamlet nestled in the valley had only a dozen houses and one small church."
to prevent or slow down the progress of something; also, a basket with a lid, typically for laundry.
"Heavy rain hampered the construction work."
a tendon at the back of the thigh; as a verb, to cripple or severely restrict the effectiveness of someone or something.
"Budget cuts hamstrung the organization’s plans."
crippled or severely restricted in movement or progress.
"The team was hamstrung by lack of resources."
Physical activities designed to strengthen, stretch, and improve the flexibility of hand and finger muscles.
"Regular hand exercises are essential for muscle recovery."
excessive worry or concern expressed in a visible or dramatic way.
"There was much hand-wringing over the political crisis."
the amount of something that can be held in one hand; a small number
"She took a handful of nuts."
an activity involving the making of decorative domestic or other objects with the hands; handmade artistic work
"The local market featured beautiful handicrafts made by skilled artisans from the region."
a small piece of cloth used for wiping the nose or face
"She always carries a clean handkerchief in her purse."
the part of an object designed to be held in the hand; to deal with or manage a situation
"He could not handle the pressure of the job."
the act of managing or dealing with something or someone
"His handling of the situation was impressive."
the style or manner of writing by hand.
"Her handwriting is very neat and easy to read."
convenient to use or easily accessible; skillful with the hands
"This pocket knife is very handy when you go camping."
a large building with extensive floor area, typically for housing aircraft; an aircraft shelter
"The airplane was stored safely in the hangar during the severe thunderstorm."
looking or feeling ashamed, guilty, or defeated.
"He gave me a hangdog look after being caught lying."
a shaped piece of wood, plastic, or metal with a hook at the top, used to hang up clothes
"She hung her dress on a wooden hanger to prevent it from getting wrinkled."
a person who spends time with a powerful or famous person to gain benefits.
"The celebrity was always surrounded by hangers-on."
a feeling of yearning or craving; a strong desire for something
"After years abroad, she developed a deep hanker for her homeland's traditional cuisine."
a strong desire or craving for something.
"She had a hankering for chocolate late at night."
dishonest or suspicious activity; unethical behavior; trickery or deception
"The audit revealed some hanky-panky in the company's financial records."
lacking any obvious order or organization; random
"The books were stacked in a haphazard way on the table."
unfortunate, unlucky, deserving pity
"The hapless traveler lost his passport on the very first day."
to take place or occur, usually by chance
"Accidents can happen at any time."
in a happy manner; with pleasure or satisfaction
"The children played happily in the garden."
the state of being happy or feeling pleasure and contentment
"True happiness comes from within."
feeling or showing pleasure, contentment, or joy
"She was very happy to receive the gift."
Space, equipment, or services provided for a particular purpose.
"Facilities for renewable energy production are expanding."
a place, service, or equipment provided for a particular purpose; ease in doing something
"The hotel offers excellent recreational facilities."
