英语词汇词典 | 单词含义、定义和示例
A feeling of great happiness and excitement.
"His elation was evident after winning the championship."
The joint connecting the forearm and the upper arm; as a verb, to push aside using the elbow.
"He accidentally hit the table with his elbow."
a person who is older or has higher rank; an older person in a family or community
"We should always respect our elders."
Being old or advanced in years.
"The elderly man walks slowly across the street."
To choose someone for a position or office by voting.
"The citizens elected a new president."
The process of choosing someone for public office by voting.
"The election will be held next month."
related to elections or voting
"The electoral process in the country has been reformed in recent years."
Relating to or operated by electricity.
"The room was lit by an electric lamp."
A power tool used for drilling holes in various materials
"He used an electric drill to make holes in the wall for hanging pictures."
a device with rotating blades that creates airflow to cool or ventilate a room
"The electric fan keeps the room cool during hot summer days."
An electrical appliance that heats water quickly using electricity
"The electric kettle automatically turns off when the water starts boiling."
related to electricity or the use of electrical power
"The electrical system in the house needs repair."
A form of energy resulting from the existence of charged particles.
"The storm caused a power cut and we had no electricity."
to charge with electricity; to excite or thrill intensely
"The speaker's speech electrified the audience."
A chemical decomposition produced by passing an electric current through a liquid or solution.
"Electrolysis is used to separate hydrogen from water."
Minerals in body fluids that carry an electric charge and are essential for many bodily functions.
"Electrolytes help maintain proper fluid balance in the body."
Relating to both electricity and magnetism or their interaction.
"Electromagnetic forces repel protons."
Operating with or produced by the use of electronic devices.
"She bought an electronic keyboard for her music lessons."
the branch of physics and technology dealing with circuits and devices using transistors, microchips, and other components
"He studied electronics at university."
A duplicate printing plate made by electroplating a mold of the original.
"The printer used an electrotype to produce multiple copies of the page."
Relating to charity; dependent on or supported by charity.
"The hospital was founded as an eleemosynary institution."
pleasingly graceful and stylish in appearance or manner
"She looked elegant in her evening gown."
Expressing sorrow, often for something past; resembling an elegy.
"The novel ends on an elegiac note, mourning the lost era."
A poem or song expressing sorrow, especially for someone who has died.
"The poet wrote an elegy for his late friend."
A basic or essential part of something; a simple substance that cannot be broken down further.
"Trust is a key element of any strong relationship."
Relating to the basic or fundamental aspects of something; simple or easy to understand.
"She gave an elementary explanation of the problem."
a very large animal with a trunk, long curved tusks, and thick gray skin, found in Africa and Asia
"The elephant sprayed water over itself with its trunk."
a tropical fruit with a hard shell and acidic flesh
"Elephant apple is used to make delicious jams and pickles."
Huge, clumsy, or resembling an elephant in size or movement.
"The man moved with an elephantine grace."
To raise or lift something to a higher position; to improve in status, mood, or quality.
"Good music can elevate your mood instantly."
The act of raising something to a higher position or level.
"The hikers reached a high elevation after hours of climbing."
a machine that carries people or goods up and down between floors in a building
"We took the elevator to the tenth floor."
the number after ten and before twelve; 11
"There are eleven students in the classroom."
To draw out a response, answer, or reaction from someone.
"The teacher’s question elicited thoughtful answers from the students."
the state of having the right to do or obtain something
"Students must meet certain requirements to maintain their eligibility for the scholarship."
Qualified or allowed to do or receive something.
"Only members are eligible to vote in the election."
To completely remove or get rid of something.
"The new policy aims to eliminate corruption in the system."
The complete removal or destruction of something.
"The elimination of emissions is a priority."
A select group that is superior in terms of ability or qualities.
"Only the elite were invited to the exclusive event."
A person who believes that a society should be led by an elite; showing preference for a privileged class.
"His elitist attitude made him unpopular among his peers."
A magical or medicinal potion believed to cure illnesses or grant immortality.
"The old legend spoke of an elixir that could grant eternal youth."
Relating to the reign of Queen Elizabeth I of England (1558–1603), especially the style of that period.
"Shakespeare wrote many of his plays during the Elizabethan era."
The omission of words in a sentence, represented by three dots (...).
"The writer used an ellipsis to show that part of the quote was omitted."
Having the shape of an ellipse; also, a style of speech that is concise and sometimes obscure.
"The planet follows an elliptical orbit around the sun."
The skill of clear and expressive speech, especially in public speaking.
"She improved her elocution through constant practice."
to run away secretly in order to get married, especially without parental consent
"The young couple decided to elope to another city."
the art of using fluent, persuasive, and effective speech or writing
"Her eloquence impressed the entire audience."
fluent or persuasive in speaking or writing
"He gave an eloquent speech on human rights."
In addition; besides.
"Is there anything else you need?"
In, at, or to some other place.
"If you can’t find it here, try looking elsewhere."
