英语词汇词典 | 单词含义、定义和示例
a long passage in a building from which doors lead into rooms
"The students waited quietly in the corridor."
capable of being corrected or improved
"The student's mistakes were corrigible with practice."
to confirm or give support to a statement, theory, or finding
"The witness corroborated the defendant's alibi."
evidence that confirms or supports a statement, theory, or finding
"The documents provided strong corroboration of her claims."
to gradually destroy or wear away metal or other materials through chemical action
"The iron pipes corroded over time due to exposure to water."
the process of corroding metal, stone, or other materials
"The boat's hull suffered serious corrosion from the saltwater."
tending to cause corrosion; harmful or destructive to materials or people
"The chemical is highly corrosive and should be handled with care."
shaped into ridges and grooves; wrinkled or folded
"The roof was made of corrugated metal sheets."
dishonest or morally wrong; to make something impure or evil
"The politician was accused of corrupt practices."
able to be morally or ethically corrupted
"He was known to be corruptible and often accepted bribes."
dishonest or fraudulent conduct by those in power
"The government launched a campaign to fight corruption."
a pirate, especially one operating along the Mediterranean coasts
"The corsair plundered ships along the coast."
a solemn procession, especially for a funeral
"A cortege of mourners followed the hearse to the cemetery."
to sparkle or flash brightly
"The fireworks coruscated across the night sky."
relating to beauty or appearance; intended to improve looks
"She bought a new cosmetic cream for her skin."
relating to the universe or cosmos; vast
"Astronomers study cosmic phenomena to understand the universe."
the study or theory of the origin of the universe
"The book provides an overview of different cosmogonies throughout history."
the science or art of mapping the universe or cosmos
"Medieval scholars practiced cosmography to chart the stars and planets."
the science of the origin and development of the universe
"She studied cosmology to understand the origins of the universe."
familiar with and at ease in many different countries and cultures
"He has a cosmopolitan outlook due to his extensive travels."
the ideology that all human beings belong to a single community
"Cosmopolitanism promotes respect and understanding across cultures."
the universe seen as a well-ordered whole
"Astronomers study the cosmos to learn about the universe's structure."
to care for and protect in an overindulgent way
"The little girl was cosseted by her grandparents."
pampered, treated with excessive care and attention
"The cosseted child always got what he wanted."
The amount of money needed to buy or do something.
"The cost of living has increased significantly."
Achieving maximum productivity with minimum wasted effort or expense.
"Cost-efficient solutions benefit industries."
expensive or causing a lot of money, time, or effort
"Their mistake proved to be very costly for the company."
An amount that has to be paid or spent to buy or obtain something.
"Reducing costs improves profit margins."
a set of clothes worn to represent a particular character, culture, or occasion
"She wore a beautiful costume for the Halloween party."
a small, exclusive group of people with shared interests
"He belonged to a coterie of artists who met every Friday."
having the same boundaries or extent in space, time, or meaning
"The two jurisdictions are coterminous, sharing the same borders."
a small simple house, typically in the countryside
"They spent their vacation in a cozy cottage by the lake."
textile made from cotton fibers, known for being soft, breathable, and comfortable
"Cotton fabric is perfect for summer clothing."
a comfortable seat for two or more people, typically upholstered
"They sat on the couch and watched TV."
a sudden noisy release of air from the lungs to clear the throat or airway; to expel air suddenly from the lungs with a cough
"He has a bad cough and stayed home today."
Used to indicate possibility, ability, or permission in the past or as a polite suggestion.
"He could swim when he was a child."
an assembly of people chosen or elected to make decisions or advise on matters
"The city council voted to improve public transportation."
an elected member of a local council who helps make decisions and represent the community
"The councillor spoke to residents about improving local roads."
an elected member of a council, especially a local government body
"The councilor held a public meeting to discuss local issues."
to give professional advice or guidance to someone
"The teacher counseled the students on their career choices."
professional guidance or therapy to help resolve personal or psychological problems
"She decided to go for counseling after feeling stressed for months."
the process of giving professional guidance and support to help someone deal with personal, social, psychological, or career-related problems
"She decided to seek counselling to manage stress and anxiety."
a person trained to give guidance on personal, social, or psychological problems; an advisor
"She spoke to a counsellor to get advice about her career."
a person trained to give guidance on personal, social, or psychological problems
"The school counselor helped the student deal with stress."
to determine the total number of something
"She carefully counted the money on the table."
a person's face or expression; support or approval
"Her cheerful countenance brightened the room."
a flat surface in a shop, bank, or kitchen where transactions or work are done
"The cashier stood behind the counter."
a claim made to rebut a previous claim, often in legal contexts
"The defendant filed a counter-claim against the plaintiff."
