英语词汇词典 | 单词含义、定义和示例
stubborn refusal to obey authority
"His contumacy led to his suspension from the council."
insulting or humiliating treatment
"He endured the contumely of his colleagues with patience."
to bruise by striking or hitting
"He contused his arm when he fell off the bike."
a bruise or injury without breaking the skin
"The boxer had several contusions after the match."
a confusing and difficult problem or question
"The issue of climate change presents a serious conundrum for policymakers."
to recover health and strength after illness or medical treatment
"After the surgery, she spent several weeks convalescing at home."
the period of time spent recovering from an illness or medical treatment
"His convalescence lasted for almost two months after the accident."
recovering from an illness or medical treatment
"The hospital has a special ward for convalescent patients."
to come together or assemble, especially for a meeting or formal gathering
"The board will convene tomorrow to discuss the new policy."
the state of being able to do something easily or comfortably
"Online shopping offers great convenience for busy people."
suitable or easy to use; fitting in well with one's needs
"This shop is convenient for my daily needs."
a widely accepted way of behaving or doing something; a formal meeting
"The annual writers' convention was held in Dhaka."
based on or in accordance with what is generally done or believed
"He prefers conventional medicine over alternative treatments."
Traditional farming method using synthetic fertilizers, pesticides, and modern technology.
"Conventional farming increases crop production using fertilizers."
to come together from different directions to meet at a point
"The roads converge at the city center."
the process of coming together or becoming similar
"The convergence of technology and education is creating new opportunities."
tending to move toward a common point or result
"The two rivers have a convergent path before entering the lake."
familiar with or knowledgeable about something
"She is conversant with the latest developments in technology."
an informal talk between two or more people, in which ideas, feelings, and thoughts are exchanged
"We had a long conversation about future plans."
to engage in spoken exchange of ideas or talk
"They often converse about literature and art."
in an opposite or contrary manner
"He is rich, conversely, his brother struggles financially."
the act or process of changing from one form to another
"The conversion of the old factory into apartments took two years."
to change something into a different form or purpose
"He converted his garage into a small studio."
a device or person that changes something from one form, system, or use to another; a tool that converts data, energy, or materials
"The engineer used a converter to change AC power into DC power."
able to be changed into a different form or use; also a car with a roof that can be folded down
"She drove her new convertible along the coastal road."
curved or rounded outward
"The lens has a convex shape to focus light."
to communicate or make known; to transport or carry
"He tried to convey his feelings through a letter."
the act of transporting or communicating something; a vehicle or means of transport
"The conveyance of goods was delayed due to bad weather."
to find someone guilty of a crime in a court of law
"The court convicted him of theft."
a firmly held belief or opinion; the act of being found guilty of a crime
"Her conviction in the cause inspired everyone around her."
to make someone believe or feel certain about something
"She convinced him to attend the meeting."
completely certain or sure about something
"She was convinced that he was telling the truth."
having the ability to make someone believe that something is true or real
"Her argument was very convincing."
friendly, lively, and enjoyable; sociable
"The party had a convivial atmosphere with music and laughter."
to call together or summon a meeting or assembly
"The committee convoked an emergency session to discuss the crisis."
complex, intricate, and difficult to follow
"The plot of the movie was so convoluted that I lost track halfway."
a twist, coil, or a complex and intricate shape or arrangement
"The brain has many convolutions that increase its surface area."
to roll or twist together; to coil or entwine
"The vines convolve around the tree trunk."
a group of vehicles or ships traveling together, often for protection
"The military convoy moved through the desert at dawn."
to shake violently; to suffer sudden involuntary contractions
"The patient convulsed during the seizure."
a sudden, violent, involuntary contraction of muscles; a seizure
"The medicine helped prevent convulsions in children."
to prepare food by heating it so it is ready to eat
"She likes to cook Italian dishes."
a device or appliance used for cooking food; a person or thing that cooks
"The rice cooker makes cooking meals much easier."
a small sweet baked food, usually with flour, sugar, and butter
"She offered me a chocolate chip cookie."
the process of preparing food by heating it
"Cooking is one of my favorite hobbies."
moderately cold; calm and composed; fashionable or impressive
"She kept a cool head during the crisis."
a laborer who does physical work for wages
"The cooly carried heavy bags at the railway station."
a small enclosure or cage for chickens or other birds
"The farmer checked the chickens in the coop every morning."
the process of working together to achieve a common goal
"The project succeeded because of everyone’s cooperation."
