英语词汇词典 | 单词含义、定义和示例
To consist of or be made up of something.
"The committee comprises five members."
A settlement of differences in which each side makes concessions; or to weaken or put at risk.
"They reached a compromise after long negotiations."
An irresistible urge to do something, or the act of being forced.
"He felt a strong compulsion to check his phone constantly."
Resulting from or acting on an irresistible urge, especially one that is against one's conscious wishes.
"He is a compulsive gambler who cannot stop placing bets."
Required by law or a rule; obligatory.
"Wearing seat belts is compulsory in most countries."
A feeling of guilt or moral scruple that prevents or follows wrongdoing.
"She felt no compunction about lying to protect her friend."
The action of mathematical calculation.
"Complex computation is required for AI models."
Digital exchange and automated interaction; the use of computational methods and systems to facilitate communication and information sharing.
"Computational communication is reshaping how we share information."
To calculate or determine by using a computer or mathematical methods.
"The software can compute the total cost in seconds."
an electronic device for storing and processing data
"I bought a new computer for my office work."
To link things together in a series or chain.
"The program concatenates two strings into one."
curved inward like the inside of a bowl
"The mirror had a concave surface that magnified her reflection."
to hide something or keep it secret
"He tried to conceal his disappointment behind a smile."
excessive pride in oneself; vanity
"His conceit made him unpopular among his colleagues."
to form or imagine an idea in the mind; to become pregnant
"It is hard to conceive how such an idea could succeed."
to focus all one's attention or mental effort on a particular object or activity
"She tried to concentrate on her studies despite the noise."
the act of focusing one's attention or mental effort on something
"Good concentration is essential for success in exams."
having a common center, as in circles or spheres
"The artist drew concentric circles on the canvas."
an abstract idea or a general notion
"The concept of freedom is valued by all societies."
the forming or understanding of an idea; the act of conceiving a child
"Her conception of the project was very different from ours."
The process of forming a concept or idea; the process of developing something in the mind.
"The conceptualization of renewable cities is groundbreaking."
to form an idea or concept of something in your mind
"The artist conceptualized a new design for the exhibition."
worried or anxious about something; involved or interested in something
"She was concerned about her mother's health."
about or relating to something; causing worry or anxiety
"There are some reports concerning the new project."
A musical performance given by one or more singers or musicians.
"We went to a concert last night and enjoyed the live music."
done with great effort, planned and performed together by multiple people
"The workers made a concerted effort to improve conditions."
a musical composition for one or more solo instruments accompanied by an orchestra
"She played a Mozart concerto with the orchestra."
something that is granted, especially in response to demands; a compromise
"The company made several concessions during the negotiations."
a large spiral shell, often used as a trumpet in ceremonies
"The priest blew the conch to begin the ritual."
to stop someone from being angry; to win over by friendly acts
"He tried to conciliate the angry customer with an apology."
intended to make someone less angry or more agreeable; soothing
"She spoke in a conciliatory tone to ease the tension."
giving much information clearly and in a few words; brief but comprehensive
"The teacher asked for a concise summary of the article."
a shell, especially a large spiral one used as a horn or for decoration
"The priest blew the conch shell to signal the start of the ceremony."
a private meeting, especially a secret or important one
"The leaders met in a secret conclave to discuss the strategy."
To bring something to an end or to reach a decision after consideration.
"The meeting concluded after two hours of discussion."
The end or finish of an event, process, or text; a judgment reached after consideration.
"The research paper ends with a strong conclusion."
serving to prove a case; decisive or convincing
"The DNA test provided conclusive evidence of his innocence."
to make something, especially food or a story, by mixing or inventing
"He concocted a story to explain his absence."
Naturally accompanying or associated with something.
"Increased stress is often concomitant with long working hours."
Agreement or harmony between people or groups.
"The two nations lived in concord for many years."
Agreement; also an alphabetical index of the principal words in a book.
"There is a strong concordance between the two reports."
An agreement or treaty, especially between the Vatican and a secular government.
"The concordat established the rights of the church within the country."
based on facts, not on ideas or guesses; specific and real
"She gave a concrete example to support her argument."
To agree with someone or something.
"I concur with your opinion on this matter."
Agreement or union in action, opinion, or occurrence; simultaneous happening of events.
"The project was completed with the concurrence of all departments."
Happening, existing, or done at the same time.
"The university offers several concurrent courses during the summer."
A temporary unconsciousness or shock caused by a blow to the head.
"He suffered a concussion after falling from the bike."
To express strong disapproval of; to declare something as wrong or unacceptable.
"The government condemned the act of violence."
