英语词汇词典 | 单词含义、定义和示例
aromatic leaves from the curry tree used in South Asian cooking
"Fresh curry leaves add authentic flavor to Indian dishes."
a solemn wish that harm or misfortune should befall someone; a rude or offensive word or phrase; to utter offensive words or wish harm upon someone
"He cursed loudly when he realized he had lost his wallet."
Written with characters joined together in a flowing manner.
"The teacher asked students to write the essay in cursive handwriting."
Hasty and therefore not thorough or detailed.
"He gave the report only a cursory glance before the meeting."
Rudely brief in speech or manner.
"His curt reply made everyone uncomfortable."
to reduce or limit something, especially something considered undesirable
"The company had to curtail its spending due to budget cuts."
a piece of cloth that hangs down to cover a window or divide a room
"She pulled back the curtain to let the sunlight in."
a respectful bow made by women by bending the knees with one foot in front of the other
"She gave a quick curtsy before leaving the stage."
a smooth, continuous line that bends without angles
"The road curved sharply to the left."
Annoyingly stubborn or difficult.
"He was too cussed to admit his mistake."
a tropical fruit with sweet creamy white flesh and black seeds
"The custard apple has a sweet and creamy texture."
a person who has responsibility for or looks after something; a caretaker or guardian
"The school custodian ensures that all buildings are clean and secure."
the legal right or responsibility of taking care of someone or something
"The mother was granted custody of her children after the divorce."
a traditional practice or usual way of behaving in a particular society or place
"Shaking hands is a common custom in many countries."
a person or organization that buys goods or services from a store or business
"The shopkeeper greeted the customer with a smile."
The ability of a company or product to retain its customers over some specified period.
"High customer retention increases business sustainability."
attractive in a pretty or endearing way
"That puppy is so cute!"
a small piece of meat, especially veal or lamb, for frying or grilling
"She served delicious chicken cutlets for dinner."
sharp or severe, often used to describe remarks or actions
"Her cutting remarks made everyone feel uncomfortable."
The most advanced or innovative; at the forefront of development.
"This company develops cutting-edge technology."
The science of communications and automatic control systems in both machines and living things.
"Cybernetics plays a crucial role in artificial intelligence."
The practice of protecting systems, networks, and programs from digital attacks
"Cybersecurity ensures safe digital operations."
a series of events that repeat in the same order; or to ride a bicycle
"She cycles to school every day."
a curve traced by a point on the rim of a circle as it rolls along a straight line
"The cycloid is often studied in mathematics and physics."
a large-scale air mass that rotates around a strong center of low atmospheric pressure; a violent tropical storm
"The cyclone caused severe flooding along the coast."
a young swan
"The cygnet swam closely behind its mother."
a person who believes that people are motivated purely by self-interest rather than acting for honorable reasons
"He was too much of a cynic to believe in true love."
Believing that people are motivated by self-interest; distrustful of human sincerity or integrity.
"She was cynical about the politician's promises."
An inclination to believe that people are motivated purely by self-interest; skepticism.
"His cynicism made it hard for him to trust anyone."
A person or thing that is the center of attention or admiration.
"She was the cynosure of all eyes at the party."
To take part in an activity in a casual or superficial way.
"He dabbled in painting during his college days."
a member of an armed gang of robbers; a bandit, especially in India and Myanmar
"The village was terrorized by a gang of dacoits who robbed travelers."
A bright yellow spring flower with a trumpet-shaped center, symbolizing rebirth and new beginnings
"The daffodils bloomed early this spring in the meadow."
Silly or foolish.
"It was a daft idea to go hiking without water."
a short knife with a pointed and edged blade, used as a weapon
"The assassin concealed a dagger beneath his cloak."
An early type of photograph produced on a silver or silver-covered copper plate.
"The museum displayed a rare daguerreotype of Abraham Lincoln."
a garden plant with brightly colored flowers that bloom in summer and autumn
"She planted colorful dahlias in her garden last summer."
happening every day
"She reads the newspaper daily."
Delicately small, pretty, and often considered elegant.
"She wore a dainty necklace made of pearls."
a place where milk and milk products are produced or sold
"They visited the local dairy for fresh milk."
A raised platform in a hall or room, usually where speakers or honored guests sit.
"The speaker stood on the dais to address the audience."
A casual romantic or sexual relationship; also frivolous or playful behavior.
"Their dalliance during the summer was brief but intense."
To act or move slowly; to waste time; also to engage in a casual romantic relationship.
"He dallied in the garden instead of starting his work."
To cause physical harm to something.
"The storm damaged several houses in the village."
