英语词汇词典 | 单词含义、定义和示例
a jumping insect that makes a chirping sound by rubbing its wings together
"We could hear crickets chirping in the evening."
An illegal act punishable by law.
"The police are investigating the crime."
A person who has committed a crime; relating to crime
"The police arrested a dangerous criminal last night."
a deep purplish-red color
"The crimson sunset painted the sky with beautiful shades."
To shrink back in fear, embarrassment, or discomfort.
"She cringed when she remembered her mistake."
To form small creases or wrinkles.
"She crinkled her nose at the strange smell."
A time of intense difficulty or danger
"The company faced a financial crisis during the recession."
Standards or principles by which something is judged or decided.
"The candidates were evaluated based on strict criteria."
A standard or rule used to make a judgment or decision.
"Honesty is an important criterion for this job."
A person who judges the merits of something, especially art or literature
"The film critic praised the director's latest movie."
Expressing adverse or disapproving comments; extremely important or urgent
"It is critical to follow the safety rules in the laboratory."
The objective analysis and evaluation of an issue in order to form a judgment.
"Critical thinking helps in making informed decisions."
in a way that expresses disapproval or a very serious, important way
"He was critically injured in the accident."
The expression of disapproval or judgment of the merits of something
"The new policy has faced a lot of criticism from the public."
to express disapproval of someone or something by pointing out faults or shortcomings
"The teacher criticized the student's careless mistakes."
A detailed analysis and assessment of something, especially a literary, philosophical, or political theory; to evaluate critically.
"The professor asked the students to critique each other's essays."
an electric cooking pot that cooks food slowly at low temperatures
"I put the chicken and vegetables in the crock pot before going to work."
Dishes, plates, cups, and other items made of earthenware or china.
"The hotel provided clean crockery for the guests."
a large reptile with a long mouth and sharp teeth that lives in rivers and lakes in hot countries
"The crocodile slowly moved through the murky water."
An old woman, often one who is thin and ugly, sometimes associated with witch-like qualities.
"The children were scared by the story of the wicked crone in the forest."
The practice of favoring friends or associates, especially in political appointments or business deals.
"The company was accused of cronyism in hiring practices."
a dishonest person, especially a criminal
"The police finally caught the crook who had been stealing cars."
to sing or hum in a soft, low, and gentle voice
"She crooned a lullaby to help the baby fall asleep."
plants that are grown and harvested for food or other use
"The farmers harvested their rice crop in autumn."
to go from one side to another, or to pass through
"We crossed the river using a wooden bridge."
to produce an animal or plant by mating two different breeds, varieties, or species
"Farmers crossbreed cows to improve milk production."
in the form of a cross; diagonally across
"Place the logs crosswise to build a stable fire."
bad-tempered, easily annoyed, and often complaining
"The crotchety old man yelled at the children for playing near his house."
a large black bird known for its intelligence and harsh call
"The crow cawed loudly from the tree branch."
a heavy iron bar with a curved end used as a lever for prying things apart
"He used a crowbar to remove the old nails."
a large number of people gathered together
"A huge crowd gathered to watch the concert."
filled with too many people or things
"The bus was so crowded that I could hardly move."
a circular ornamental headdress worn by a monarch as a symbol of authority
"The king wore his golden crown at the ceremony."
extremely important or necessary
"Trust is crucial for a strong relationship."
a severe test or trial; a container used for heating substances to very high temperatures
"The team emerged stronger from the crucible of competition."
in a natural or raw state; not yet processed or refined
"The crude oil is processed into fuel and chemicals."
Willfully causing pain or suffering to others, or feeling no concern about it.
"It was cruel to make fun of the injured boy."
behavior that causes pain or suffering to others; the quality of being cruel
"The documentary exposed the cruelty of factory farming to animals."
a small container, especially for salt, pepper, oil, or vinegar, used at a dining table
"She filled the cruet with olive oil for the salad."
The process in which an asset's earnings, from either capital gains or interest, are reinvested to generate additional earnings over time.
"Compounding allows investments to grow exponentially over time."
to understand or grasp the meaning of something
"It is difficult to comprehend the scale of the disaster."
able to be understood; intelligible
"The teacher explained the topic in a comprehensible way."
the ability to understand something
"Good reading comprehension is essential for academic success."
including all or nearly all elements or aspects; complete
"The report provides a comprehensive overview of the project."
to press or squeeze something so that it becomes smaller
"The file was compressed to save storage space."
Capable of being compressed or reduced in volume.
"Air is a compressible substance, unlike water."
The act of pressing or squeezing something into a smaller space.
"File compression helps reduce storage requirements."
