英语词汇词典 | 单词含义、定义和示例
To defeat and take control of a place or people by force.
"The king set out to conquer new lands."
Of the same blood or origin; related by birth.
"The two families were consanguine through their grandparents."
Related by blood; descended from the same ancestor.
"The study focused on genetic disorders in consanguineous families."
The fact of being descended from the same ancestor; blood relationship.
"The degree of consanguinity was important in inheritance laws."
An inner sense of right and wrong that guides a person's actions.
"Her conscience told her to admit the mistake."
Wishing to do what is right, especially to do one's work or duty well and thoroughly.
"He is a conscientious employee who always meets deadlines."
The quality of wishing to do what is right, especially to do one's work or duty well and thoroughly.
"Her conscientiousness makes her a great leader."
Aware of and responding to one's surroundings; awake.
"She was fully conscious after the surgery."
the state of being aware of and able to think about oneself and the environment
"The patient regained consciousness after the surgery."
to force someone into military service
"The government conscripted young men during the war."
to make something sacred, usually through a religious ceremony
"The church was consecrated by the bishop."
following one after another without interruption
"She won three consecutive matches."
general agreement among a group of people
"The team reached a consensus on the new strategy."
permission for something to happen or agreement to do something
"She gave her consent before the operation."
a result or effect of an action or condition
"She failed the exam as a consequence of not studying."
Results or effects of an action or condition.
"The consequences of ignoring safety protocols can be severe."
Having important or significant consequences; resulting from something.
"The meeting was consequential for the future of the project."
as a result; therefore
"He didn’t study, and consequently he failed the exam."
the protection and preservation of natural resources and the environment
"Conservation of forests is essential to prevent climate change."
A political, environmental, and social movement that seeks to protect natural resources including plant and animal species as well as their habitat for the future.
"The conservation movement began in the 19th century to protect wildlife."
A political or social philosophy promoting traditional institutions and resistance to change.
"Conservatism values tradition and gradual development."
Favoring traditional views and values; resistant to change.
"He has conservative views on family and society."
A school specializing in the study of music or drama.
"She trained as a pianist at the Paris Conservatoire."
A greenhouse for growing plants or a school for music and the arts.
"They grew exotic plants in the conservatory."
to protect something from harm or destruction; to use resources carefully to avoid waste
"We must conserve water during the dry season."
to think carefully about something, especially before making a decision
"She is considering studying abroad next year."
large in amount, size, or importance
"The project required a considerable amount of time and money."
to a great extent or degree; significantly
"The weather has improved considerably since last week."
showing concern for the needs and feelings of others
"He is always considerate of his neighbors."
careful thought or attention to something before making a decision
"After much consideration, she accepted the job offer."
to deliver something to a person or place, often for selling or safekeeping
"He consigned the package to the shipping company."
the person or company to whom goods are delivered
"The consignee received the shipment on time."
a person or company that sends goods to be sold or transported
"The consignor shipped the goods to the warehouse."
to be made up or composed of certain parts or elements
"The committee consists of five members."
the quality of always behaving or performing in a similar way; uniformity
"Her consistency in work earned her a promotion."
acting or done in the same way over time; reliable or uniform
"He is very consistent in his work."
in a way that does not vary; regularly and dependably
"She has been performing consistently well in her studies."
to comfort someone at a time of grief or disappointment
"She tried to console him after his loss."
to combine into a single, more effective or coherent whole
"The company plans to consolidate its offices into one building."
the act or process of combining into a single, stronger or more effective entity
"The consolidation of the two companies improved efficiency."
Agreement or harmony among parts; a pleasing combination of sounds in music or words.
"The consonance between their ideas made the project successful."
A speech sound produced by blocking air flow, or a letter representing such a sound.
"The word 'cat' has two consonants and one vowel."
An association of several companies or organizations formed to undertake an enterprise beyond the resources of any one member.
"The consortium worked collaboratively to build the cable."
Easily noticeable; attracting attention due to being unusual or prominent.
"Her red dress made her conspicuous at the party."
A secret plan by a group to do something unlawful or harmful.
"The police uncovered a conspiracy to overthrow the government."
a person who secretly plans with others to do something unlawful or harmful
"The conspirator was arrested before the plan could be carried out."
to secretly plan with others to do something harmful or illegal
"They conspired to overthrow the government."
a police officer of the lowest rank
"The constable directed traffic at the busy intersection."
the quality of being faithful and dependable
"Her constancy in friendship is admirable."
