英语词汇词典 | 单词含义、定义和示例
without moisture; preserved by removing water
"She added some dried flowers to the vase for decoration."
dehydrated leaves of the fenugreek plant used as a herb in cooking
"Add dried fenugreek leaves to the curry for extra flavor."
dehydrated petals from roses used for culinary and aromatic purposes
"The dessert was garnished with dried rose petals."
to move slowly, especially by air or water currents
"The boat began to drift away from the shore."
a tool or exercise used for making holes or practicing skills
"The students took part in a fire drill at school."
to take liquid into the mouth and swallow; a beverage
"She likes to drink a glass of water before bed."
the act of consuming liquids, especially alcohol
"Drinking too much water at once can make you feel bloated."
to operate and control a vehicle; a journey in a vehicle
"He learned to drive when he was 18."
silly or nonsensical talk
"The politician’s speech was full of meaningless drivel."
a person who operates a vehicle
"The taxi driver took us to the airport."
a short private road leading from a street to a house or garage
"The car was parked in the driveway next to the garden."
the act of controlling and operating a vehicle; guiding or motivating something forward
"She loves driving along the coast on weekends."
to rain lightly with very small drops
"It began to drizzle just as we left the house."
curious or unusual in a way that provokes dry amusement
"He had a droll sense of humor that made everyone laugh."
a continuous low humming sound; an unmanned flying device
"The drone of bees filled the garden."
to bend or hang downward; to become weak or tired
"The flowers began to droop in the heat."
worthless or unwanted material; rubbish or impurities
"Most of his early writings were considered dross."
A prolonged period of abnormally low rainfall, leading to a shortage of water.
"The farmers struggled to grow crops during the drought."
Able to survive and grow despite limited water availability or drought conditions.
"Drought-resistant crops can survive in arid conditions."
to die or cause to die by being submerged in and inhaling water
"He nearly drowned while swimming in the river."
Feeling sleepy or half-asleep.
"The warm room made him feel drowsy."
A person made to do hard, menial, or dull work.
"He felt like a drudge, stuck in repetitive tasks all day."
Hard, menial, or dull work.
"She wanted to escape the drudgery of her daily routine."
a substance used as a medicine or an illegal addictive substance
"The doctor prescribed a new drug for the illness."
A retail store that sells medicines, health-related products, and sometimes cosmetics or snacks.
"I stopped by the drugstore to buy some cold medicine."
a small drum used in military or marching bands
"The drummer played a steady beat on the drumet during the parade."
long green pod vegetable from moringa tree; nutritious vegetable used in curries
"The drumstick adds a unique flavor to the traditional fish curry."
affected by alcohol to the point of losing control of one's faculties or behavior
"He was too drunk to walk straight."
free from moisture or liquid; not wet
"The clothes are dry after hanging in the sun."
dried chili peppers used as spice for adding heat to food
"The recipe calls for two dry chillies to make it spicy."
fish that has been preserved by drying in the sun or by other dehydration methods
"Dry fish is a popular preserved food in many coastal regions."
dehydrated amla fruit, rich in vitamin C and used for medicinal and culinary purposes
"Dry goose berry powder is excellent for hair growth."
a tangy powder made from dried raw mangoes, used as a spice in Indian cuisine
"The chef sprinkled dry mango powder over the chaat for extra tanginess."
having two parts or elements; two in one
"The dual nature of the problem required careful consideration."
Hesitating or doubting; not to be relied upon.
"She gave him a dubious look after hearing his excuse."
a waterbird with a broad bill and webbed feet; to lower the head or body quickly to avoid something
"He ducked to avoid the flying ball."
capable of being stretched into a thin wire without breaking; easily influenced
"Gold is a very ductile metal."
an older woman acting as a governess or chaperone, especially in Spanish families
"The young lady was accompanied by a duenna during the festival."
a musical performance by two singers or instrumentalists
"They sang a beautiful duet together on stage."
sweet and soothing (often used ironically)
"She was enchanted by his dulcet voice."
lacking brightness, vividness, or interest; boring or not sharp
"The lecture was so dull that many students fell asleep."
a slow or stupid person
"He was considered a dullard by his classmates."
