英语词汇词典 | 单词含义、定义和示例
to act against something in order to reduce its effect
"The medicine helps counteract the side effects of the treatment."
to offset or balance the effect of something
"Exercise can counterbalance the negative effects of stress."
an opposing charge or accusation; to make an opposing attack
"The lawyer filed a countercharge against the accuser."
made to look like something genuine in order to deceive
"The police seized a batch of counterfeit currency."
contrary to what one would intuitively expect
"His approach seems counterintuitive but it actually works."
to revoke or cancel an order or command
"The general countermanded the previous orders immediately."
a person or thing that corresponds to or has the same function as another
"The CEO met with his counterpart in the partner company."
an argument, idea, or theme contrasting with another; also a musical term for independent melody
"Her calm attitude was a counterpoint to his anger."
having the opposite of the desired effect; harmful to achieving goals
"Skipping breakfast is counterproductive to your energy levels."
to offset or counteract the effect of something
"The benefits of the new policy countervail its drawbacks."
a business office where accounts are kept and financial transactions are managed
"The merchant spent most of his day in the counting-house reviewing ledgers."
too many to be counted; innumerable
"There are countless stars in the sky."
a nation with its own government and borders
"Bangladesh is a beautiful country with rich culture."
a person from one's own country or rural area
"He was proud to meet a fellow countryman at the international conference."
land outside cities and towns; rural areas with farms, fields, and villages
"She enjoys the peace and beauty of the countryside."
A territorial division within a country, typically a region with its own local government.
"She grew up in a small county in northern England."
a sudden, decisive action that brings about a change, especially in government
"The military staged a coup to overthrow the existing regime."
two people or things considered together; a pair
"They make a lovely couple and have been married for five years."
the ability to do something that frightens one; bravery
"It takes courage to stand up for what is right."
having or showing bravery; able to face danger or difficulty
"The firefighter was courageous as he rescued the children from the burning building."
a person or company that delivers messages, packages, or mail
"The courier delivered the documents on time."
a direction, path, or a set of educational lessons
"She enrolled in a computer science course."
coarsely ground flour with larger particles, typically used for baking bread
"She used course flour to make homemade bread with a rustic texture."
a swift horse or a hunting horse
"The knight rode a fast courser into battle."
a place where legal cases are heard or to seek favor or attention
"He courted the judge with respect."
polite, respectful, or considerate in manner
"The staff at the hotel were very courteous to all guests."
polite behavior or a polite action; a favor or privilege
"He opened the door as a courtesy."
A child of one's uncle or aunt.
"My cousin is coming to visit us this weekend."
a group or gathering of witches
"The witches met secretly in a coven in the forest."
a formal agreement or promise, often legally binding
"The landlord and tenant signed a covenant to maintain the property."
to place something over or on top of something else to protect or hide it
"She used a blanket to cover the sleeping child."
The extent or scope of something, such as insurance protection or media reporting.
"The news channel provided extensive coverage of the event."
Protected by being placed over or wrapped; hidden from view.
"The forest is covered in greenery."
hidden, secret, or not openly acknowledged
"The spy conducted a covert operation behind enemy lines."
to desire something belonging to someone else
"He coveted his neighbor's new car."
having or showing a strong desire for someone else's possessions
"She gave him a covetous look when he showed his new watch."
a small group of birds, especially partridges or quails
"A covey of quails flew across the field."
a person who lacks the courage to do or endure dangerous or unpleasant things
"He called himself a coward for not standing up to the bully."
lack of courage; behavior showing fear
"His cowardice prevented him from speaking up."
a man, typically one on horseback, who herds and tends cattle
"The cowboy rode across the plains."
to crouch down in fear
"The child cowered behind the sofa during the thunderstorm."
the person in charge of navigating and steering a boat, especially a racing or small boat
"The coxswain shouted instructions to the rowing team."
to deceive, cheat, or trick someone
"He cozened the old man out of his money."
giving a feeling of comfort, warmth, and relaxation
"We sat in a cozy little café on a rainy day."
a crustacean with a broad carapace, stalked eyes, and five pairs of legs, the first pair of which are modified as pincers
"The crab scuttled sideways across the sand."
difficult to read or understand; ill-tempered
"His handwriting was crabbed and almost illegible."
To break or cause to break without complete separation; to make a sharp sound.
"The glass cracked when it was dropped on the floor."
