英语词汇词典 | 单词含义、定义和示例
A descriptive phrase or word used to characterize someone or something, often as a nickname.
"He earned the epithet ‘The Great’ for his remarkable achievements."
A perfect example of a particular quality or type.
"She is the epitome of kindness."
An outbreak of disease affecting many animals of one kind at the same time.
"The farmer feared an epizootic might wipe out his cattle."
A period of time in history or a person's life, typically one marked by notable events or characteristics.
"The invention of the internet marked a new epoch in human history."
A form of lyric poem written in couplets, often following a strophe and antistrophe in classical Greek poetry.
"The poet concluded his ode with a striking epode."
A person after whom a discovery, invention, place, or other thing is named.
"Sandwich is an eponym named after the Earl of Sandwich."
Calm and even-tempered; not easily disturbed or angered.
"She remained equable even in stressful situations."
being the same in quantity, size, degree, or value
"All citizens should have equal rights under the law."
the state of being equal, especially in rights, status, and opportunities
"The organization works to promote gender equality in the workplace."
To make equal or level in status, value, or amount.
"The team equalized the score in the last minute."
in an equal or fair way; to the same degree
"The prize money was equally divided among the winners."
Calmness and composure, especially in a difficult situation.
"He faced the criticism with equanimity."
To consider as equal or equivalent.
"Many people equate wealth with success."
a mathematical statement that shows the equality of two expressions
"He solved the equation to find the value of x."
Relating to horse riding or horseback riders.
"She won several equestrian competitions."
A state of balance or stability between opposing forces.
"The economy is finally moving towards equilibrium."
Relating to or resembling a horse.
"The veterinarian specialized in equine medicine."
The time or date when day and night are of equal length, occurring twice a year.
"The spring equinox marks the beginning of longer days."
to provide someone or something with the necessary items or skills for a task
"The school equipped its students with modern technology."
Equipment or a carriage with its accessories.
"The nobleman arrived in a grand equipage."
the necessary tools, machines, or other items needed for a particular purpose
"The laboratory bought new equipment for research."
A state of balance or equilibrium.
"Her calmness created an equipoise in the heated debate."
Fair and impartial.
"The judge made an equitable decision."
The quality of being fair and impartial; ownership interest in a company or property.
"She invested in the company to gain equity."
Equal in value, function, meaning, or effect.
"One euro is roughly equivalent to one dollar."
Open to more than one interpretation; ambiguous.
"His equivocal answer confused everyone."
To speak ambiguously or avoid giving a clear answer.
"The politician equivocated when asked about the scandal."
The use of ambiguous language to conceal the truth or to avoid committing oneself.
"The politician’s equivocation frustrated voters who wanted a clear answer."
To completely destroy or eliminate something harmful.
"Scientists are working hard to eradicate malaria."
The complete destruction or elimination of something unwanted.
"Carbon eradication is a key goal of the project."
to remove completely; to delete or wipe out
"Use an eraser to erase the pencil marks."
to build or construct something upright
"The workers erected a new building in the city center."
To build; construct; set up in a vertical position.
"The workers were erecting a new building downtown."
Designed for efficiency and comfort in the working environment.
"The office chairs are designed to be ergonomic."
to gradually wear away or destroy by natural forces such as water, wind, or chemical action
"The coastline has begun to erode due to constant waves."
the process of wearing away rock, soil, or land by wind, water, or ice
"Coastal erosion has caused significant damage to the shoreline over the years."
relating to or tending to arouse sexual desire or excitement
"The novel contained several erotic scenes."
behaving wrongly or straying from the proper course or standards
"The teacher disciplined the errant student."
not regular or consistent; unpredictable in behavior or movement
"His erratic driving scared the passengers."
containing or based on error; incorrect or mistaken
"The report was filled with erroneous assumptions."
A mistake or inaccuracy in action, thought, or judgment.
"The report contained a major error in the data analysis."
made or used as a substitute, typically an inferior one
"The cheap shoes were made of ersatz leather."
former or in the past
"They were erstwhile friends but no longer speak."
having or showing great knowledge or learning
"The professor gave an erudite lecture on philosophy."
extensive knowledge acquired through reading and study
"Her erudition was evident in her detailed analysis of the text."
to burst forth suddenly and violently
"The volcano erupted after centuries of dormancy."
a sudden violent occurrence or outburst; volcanic explosion
"The volcanic eruption forced thousands of people to evacuate the area."
to increase rapidly or make something become more intense or serious
"The conflict began to escalate after the negotiations failed."
