英语词汇词典 | 单词含义、定义和示例
The branch of science and technology concerned with the design, building, and use of engines, machines, and structures.
"She studied civil engineering at university."
The language of England, widely spoken around the world; relating to England or its people.
"She is learning English to study abroad."
Firmly fixed or established; difficult to change.
"Cultural practices are often deeply engrained in the fabric of society."
Physical signs or patterns in the brain for memory storage and retrieval
"Scientists study engrams to understand how memories are stored."
to cut or carve a design, letter, or pattern into a hard surface
"The craftsman engraved her name on the silver ring."
to absorb all the attention or interest of someone
"She was so engrossed in the book that she forgot the time."
completely absorbed or deeply involved in something
"She was so engrossed in the book that she forgot the time."
to completely surround or cover something or someone
"The village was engulfed by floodwaters."
to improve the quality, value, or extent of something
"The new features will enhance the user experience."
Intensify, increase, or further improve the quality, value, or extent of something.
"Enhanced strategies improve outcomes."
Improving the quality, value, or effectiveness of something.
"The software update included significant enhancements in performance."
a person or thing that is mysterious, puzzling, or difficult to understand
"Her sudden disappearance remains an enigma."
mysterious and difficult to interpret or understand
"He gave me an enigmatic smile."
the action of selling off or disposing of business interests or assets
"The divestiture of the subsidiary was completed last year."
the practice of seeking knowledge of the future or the unknown by supernatural means
"Ancient people often relied on divination to guide important decisions."
The quality or state of being divine; a deity.
"The priest spoke about the divinity of the soul."
Capable of being divided by another number without leaving a remainder.
"Twelve is divisible by three and four."
the action of separating something into parts; or a large administrative unit
"The company has a separate division for research and development."
A number by which another number is divided.
"In the equation 12 ÷ 3, the number 3 is the divisor."
the legal ending of a marriage; to officially end a marriage
"After years of conflict, they decided to get a divorce."
No longer married because the marriage has been legally dissolved.
"She has been divorced for five years."
to make known something private, secret, or previously unknown
"She refused to divulge the source of her information."
the act of revealing or disclosing something secret or private
"The divulgence of company secrets caused a major scandal."
easily managed, taught, or controlled; submissive
"The docile puppy quickly learned new tricks."
a structure where ships are loaded, unloaded, or repaired
"The ship stayed at the dock for two days."
a list or schedule of cases to be tried in a court or items to be done
"The judge reviewed the docket before starting the session."
A qualified medical professional who treats illnesses and injuries.
"The doctor prescribed medicine for the patient."
stubbornly devoted to a theory or doctrine without regard to practical considerations
"His doctrinaire approach to politics alienated many supporters."
A set of beliefs or principles held and taught by a religious, political, or other group.
"The church follows a strict doctrine on moral values."
Noun: A written, printed, or electronic record that provides information or evidence. Verb: To record information in written or electronic form.
"She carefully documented all the expenses of the trip."
A film or television program that provides a factual record or report.
"We watched a documentary about climate change."
material that provides official information or evidence
"The documentation for the project is available for review."
To move in a weak and unsteady way, especially due to old age.
"The old man doddered across the street with a cane."
Weak, shaky, or unsteady, especially due to old age.
"The doddering professor struggled to climb the stairs."
to avoid something by moving quickly to the side or by being clever
"He managed to dodge the ball at the last second."
suspicious; questionable; unreliable; risky or dangerous
"That deal sounds dodgy to me."
A wild rose species with pink or white flowers and thorny stems, common in hedgerows
"The dog-rose bush grew wild along the countryside path."
showing stubborn determination and persistence
"She succeeded through dogged determination."
Stubborn persistence in achieving something without giving up.
"His doggedness in pursuing his goals was inspiring."
Comic or irregular verse, often poorly constructed and lacking in artistic quality.
"The poet’s work was dismissed as mere doggerel by the critics."
A principle or set of principles laid down by an authority as incontrovertibly true.
"The religious leader strictly adhered to traditional dogma."
Inclined to lay down principles as undeniably true, without consideration of evidence or others’ opinions.
"Her dogmatic approach left little room for debate."
