英语词汇词典 | 单词含义、定义和示例
lacking intelligence or unable to speak
"He made a dumb mistake during the exam."
to greatly astonish or shock someone so they are temporarily speechless
"The magician's trick dumbfounded the audience."
a model or replica of a human used for practice, display, or testing; also a term for a foolish person
"The tailor used a dummy to display the dress."
A hill or ridge of sand formed by the wind, usually found in deserts or near beaches.
"The children played on the sand dune by the beach."
a pair of people or things, especially in music or entertainment
"The musical duo performed their latest hit at the concert."
A house or apartment divided into two separate residences.
"They live in a duplex near the city center."
Deceitful; deliberately deceptive or dishonest.
"The politician was criticized for his duplicitous statements."
Deceitfulness or double-dealing; dishonesty.
"Her duplicity was revealed during the investigation."
the ability to withstand wear, pressure, or damage; lasting quality
"The durability of the new smartphone impressed customers with its resistance."
able to withstand wear, pressure, or damage; lasting; strong
"This durable fabric will last for many years."
imprisonment or confinement
"The prisoner spent years in durance before his release."
the length of time that something continues
"The meeting lasted for the duration of two hours."
threats, violence, or pressure used to force someone to do something
"She signed the contract under duress."
a large spiky tropical fruit known for its strong smell and creamy custard-like flesh
"Durian is known as the king of fruits in Southeast Asia despite its pungent odor."
throughout the course of a period of time
"I fell asleep during the movie."
the period of the day when daylight is fading; twilight
"They walked along the beach during dusk, watching the sunset."
fine, dry particles of matter or to clean by removing such particles
"The old books were covered in dust."
a container for holding waste or garbage before disposal
"Please throw the paper into the dustbin after use."
covered with or full of dust; dry and dull from lack of moisture or use
"The old bookshelf was dusty after years of neglect."
relating to the Netherlands, its people, or their language
"She enjoys Dutch paintings from the 17th century."
dutiful; obedient and respectful
"The duteous child always followed her parents’ instructions."
subject to customs duty or tax
"Imported electronics are often dutiable at the border."
Willingly obedient and responsible in performing one's duty.
"She is a dutiful daughter who always takes care of her parents."
a moral or legal obligation; a responsibility
"It is our duty to protect the environment."
a person, animal, or plant much smaller than average
"Snow White lived with seven dwarfs."
To live in or occupy a place; to think or talk about something at length.
"They dwell in a small cottage near the river."
To gradually decrease in size, amount, or strength.
"Their savings began to dwindle after months of unemployment."
Gradually reducing in number, size, or strength.
"The villagers relied on dwindling water supplies."
to stop living; approaching death
"The old man was dying peacefully in his sleep."
Characterized by constant change, activity, or progress; energetic and forceful.
"She is a dynamic leader who inspires her team."
the forces or properties that stimulate growth, development, or change within a system or process
"The dynamics of the team changed after the new manager joined."
A machine that generates electricity; a person with great energy and enthusiasm.
"She is the real dynamo behind the success of the company."
a sequence of rulers from the same family or line; a powerful family or group
"The Ming dynasty ruled China for nearly three centuries."
A prefix meaning abnormal, bad, difficult, or impaired.
"Words like 'dysfunction' and 'dyslexia' use the prefix dys- to indicate difficulty or impairment."
An infection of the intestines resulting in severe diarrhea with blood and mucus.
"Many soldiers suffered from dysentery during the war."
Not operating normally or properly.
"The dysfunctional system led to numerous delays and errors."
A learning disorder characterized by difficulty reading due to problems identifying speech sounds and decoding words.
"The teacher used special methods to help the student with dyslexia."
Relating to indigestion or having a gloomy or irritable disposition.
"After the heavy meal, he felt dyspeptic and uncomfortable."
The process of buying and selling goods or services through the internet.
"E-commerce has revolutionized the way people shop."
messages distributed by electronic means from one computer user to another
"I sent an e-mail to my professor yesterday."
every one of two or more people or things considered separately
"Each student received a certificate."
very excited and interested; keen to do something
"The children were eager to open their gifts."
with keen interest or enthusiasm; with great desire
"The children eagerly waited for the holiday to begin."
large bird of prey with powerful wings and sharp talons
"The eagle soared high above the mountains."
A young eagle.
"The eaglet waited in the nest for its mother to return."
