英语词汇词典 | 单词含义、定义和示例
small in amount; scanty or inadequate
"They survived on exiguous rations during the journey."
the state of being forced to live in a foreign country, often for political reasons
"After the coup, the former leader was forced into exile."
to have actual being; to be real or present
"Dinosaurs no longer exist on Earth."
The state of being alive or having real presence.
"The existence of life on other planets is still uncertain."
Relating to human existence, often concerning meaning or purpose of life.
"She went through an existential crisis during her midlife."
present or currently in use or operation
"The existing rules need to be updated."
A mass departure of people from a place.
"There was a sudden exodus of workers after the strike began."
To clear someone from blame or accusation.
"The court exonerated her from all charges."
A planet that orbits a star outside the solar system.
"Astronomers have discovered thousands of exoplanets in the last decade."
The quality of being excessive, unreasonable, or going beyond proper limits.
"The exorbitance of the hotel's prices shocked the tourists."
Unreasonably high or excessive, especially in cost or amount.
"They charged an exorbitant fee for a simple service."
Unusual and attractive because it is from a foreign place or culture.
"The garden was filled with exotic plants from tropical countries."
To increase in size, number, or importance.
"The company plans to expand its operations into new markets."
Made or become larger or more extensive.
"Expanded opportunities in education can transform lives."
Becoming larger or more extensive; increasing in size, number, or importance.
"Expanding education opportunities helps reduce inequality."
a wide, open area of land, sea, or sky
"The desert is a vast expanse of sand and rock."
the action of becoming larger, more extensive, or widespread
"The company announced its expansion into new markets."
covering a wide area or having a wide range of ideas or emotions
"They enjoyed the expansive view from the hilltop."
to speak or write at length or in detail
"The professor expatiated on the importance of critical thinking."
a person who lives outside their native country
"Many expatriates gather in the city’s international community."
to believe that something will happen or that someone will arrive; to anticipate
"I expect the package to arrive tomorrow."
the state of expecting something; anticipation or likelihood
"There was a sense of expectancy in the room before the results were announced."
a strong belief that something will happen or be the case
"The students had high expectations for their exam results."
regarded as likely to happen; anticipated
"The expected results were better than we thought."
to cough up and spit out mucus from the throat or lungs
"The patient began to expectorate thick mucus."
the quality of being convenient and practical despite possibly being improper or immoral
"He acted out of political expediency rather than principle."
suitable or convenient for achieving a particular end, sometimes at the expense of morality
"It was expedient to take the shortcut despite the risks."
to make a process or action happen more quickly
"The company promised to expedite the delivery of the package."
a journey made for a particular purpose, often exploration or research
"They went on a scientific expedition to the Arctic."
done with speed and efficiency
"The investigation was carried out in an expeditious manner."
in a quick and efficient manner
"The application was processed expeditiously."
to officially force someone to leave a place or organization
"The student was expelled from school for misconduct."
to use up or spend resources such as time, money, or energy
"She expended a lot of energy preparing for the presentation."
the act of spending money or using resources
"The government reduced its expenditure on defense."
the cost of something; money spent
"Traveling abroad can be a major expense."
knowledge or skill gained through involvement in or exposure to something over time
"She gained valuable experience while working abroad."
having knowledge or skill in a particular field gained through experience
"She is an experienced teacher who knows how to handle difficult students."
Encountering or undergoing an event or occurrence.
"The travelers are experiencing the thrill of adventure."
a test or trial carried out to discover something or prove an idea
"The scientist conducted an experiment on plant growth."
based on untested ideas or techniques; relating to experiments or testing
"The scientists developed an experimental drug to treat cancer."
In a way that is based on or derived from experiment and observation rather than theory.
"Bose demonstrated findings experimentally."
The process of performing a scientific procedure to make a discovery, test a hypothesis, or demonstrate a known fact.
"Experimentation leads to groundbreaking products."
a person who has a lot of knowledge or skill in a particular area
"He is an expert in computer programming."
specialized knowledge or skill in a particular field
"Her expertise in data analysis is highly valued."
to come to an end, especially a period of validity or life
"My passport will expire next month."
to make something clear by describing or giving details
"The teacher explained the concept to the students."
