英语词汇词典 | 单词含义、定义和示例
brave, valiant, courageous
"The doughty soldier never backed down from a challenge."
to pour liquid over; to extinguish a fire or light
"Firefighters doused the flames with water."
to fit or combine perfectly together
"Her plans dovetail perfectly with our goals."
unfashionable, dull, or shabby in appearance
"She wore a dowdy dress to the party."
a loss of power, prosperity, or status; the cause of such a loss
"His arrogance and pride led to his eventual downfall in business."
to make something seem less important than it really is
"The company tried to downplay the risks of the new product."
A sudden and heavy fall of rain.
"We got caught in a sudden downpour on our way home."
on or to a lower floor of a building
"Please go downstairs and wait in the lobby."
the central part of a city
"They spent the afternoon shopping downtown."
towards a lower place or position; in a downward direction
"The ball rolled downwards along the slope."
Property or money brought by a bride to her husband at marriage.
"The dowry tradition is still followed in some cultures."
To search for underground water or minerals using a divining rod; also to drench or extinguish with liquid.
"The farmer tried to dowse for water in the dry field."
The most respected or prominent person in a particular field.
"He is regarded as the doyen of modern literature in the country."
To sleep lightly for a short time.
"He dozed off while reading the book."
a group of twelve
"She bought a dozen eggs from the market."
Dull, lacking brightness or interest; monotonous.
"The room looked drab with its gray walls and dim lighting."
The basic monetary unit of Greece before the adoption of the euro.
"The old coin collection included a silver drachma."
Extremely harsh and severe, especially laws or rules.
"The new regulations were criticized as draconian."
A preliminary version of a piece of writing; to prepare a preliminary version of a document.
"She finished the first draft of her novel."
A systematic search or investigation, often by police to catch criminals.
"The police launched a dragnet to capture the fugitives."
a large insect with four transparent wings that lives near water
"The dragonfly hovered over the pond."
to force someone to do something through coercion or intimidation
"The manager tried to dragoon the team into working overtime."
the system or process by which water or other liquids are drained away
"Poor drainage caused flooding in the neighborhood."
a male duck; a type of waterfowl
"The drake led his family of ducks across the pond."
a play for theater, radio, or television, or an exciting or emotional situation
"She loves watching historical drama series."
sudden and striking; relating to drama or theater
"The play ended with a dramatic twist."
in a sudden, striking, or exaggerated way
"Sales increased dramatically after the campaign."
a person who writes plays
"Shakespeare is one of the greatest dramatists in history."
to present a story in a dramatic way, or to exaggerate something
"The novel was dramatized into a popular TV series."
likely to have a strong or far-reaching effect; extreme and severe
"The company had to take drastic measures to survive the crisis."
to produce a picture by making lines and marks on paper; to pull or move something in a particular direction
"The child loves to draw pictures of animals."
a feature that renders something less acceptable; a disadvantage or problem
"The main drawback of living in the city is the high cost of housing."
a box-shaped storage compartment that slides in and out of furniture
"She kept her jewelry in the top drawer of the dresser."
a picture or diagram made with a pencil, pen, or crayons rather than paint
"She showed me a drawing of her house."
to speak in a slow, lazy way with prolonged vowel sounds
"He tends to drawl when he is tired."
causing or involving great fear or suffering; very bad or unpleasant
"The weather was dreadful during our trip."
a series of thoughts, images, or emotions occurring during sleep; a cherished aspiration or goal
"She dreamed of becoming a doctor."
dull, bleak, and lifeless; depressing
"The long, dreary winter made everyone feel gloomy."
the remnants of a liquid left in a container, together with any sediment or grounds; the most worthless part of something
"He drank the dregs of the coffee before leaving."
to make someone or something completely wet
"The sudden rain drenched the players on the field."
a one-piece garment for women or girls; to put on clothes
"She wore a beautiful red dress to the party."
a sauce for salads; or material used to cover a wound
"She prepared a delicious salad with Italian dressing."
A person who makes or alters women's clothing professionally.
"The dressmaker crafted a beautiful gown for the bride."
