英语词汇词典 | 单词含义、定义和示例
not able to do something
"She was unable to attend the meeting."
the state of being unable to do something; incapacity
"His unability to solve the problem caused delays in the project."
A device used for protection against rain or sun, typically consisting of a collapsible canopy mounted on a central rod.
"She opened her umbrella as it started to rain."
A feeling of resentment or offense.
"She took umbrage at his rude remark."
the fully shaded inner region of a shadow cast by an opaque object; the dark center of a sunspot
"During the eclipse, we stood in the moon's umbra."
Relating to things beyond the physical world; supernatural or transcendental.
"Philosophers often discuss ultramundane realities beyond human perception."
beyond the mountains, especially referring to support for the Pope over local church authority
"The debate highlighted the ultramontane position in church politics."
a final demand or statement of terms
"The workers gave the company an ultimatum to raise their wages."
in the end, after everything else
"Ultimately, we decided to go ahead with the project."
being the best, final, or most extreme
"Success is the ultimate goal of hard work."
hidden or secret, often with a selfish motive
"He invited her with an ulterior motive."
unpleasant or repulsive in appearance
"The house had an ugly view of the street."
Being present everywhere or widespread existence.
"The ubiquity of smartphones has changed communication."
Existing or being everywhere at the same time.
"Social media has become ubiquitous among young people."
Present, appearing, or found everywhere.
"Smartphones have become ubiquitous in modern society."
a cruel and oppressive ruler; a person who exercises power in a harsh manner
"The people rebelled against the cruel tyrant."
Cruel and oppressive government or rule by a tyrant.
"The people revolted against the tyranny of their ruler."
exercising power in a cruel or arbitrary way
"The tyrannical ruler silenced all opposition."
the art and technique of arranging type to make written language legible and visually appealing
"Good typography improves the readability of a website."
relating to the style, arrangement, or appearance of printed text
"There was a typographical error in the book."
a mistake made in typing
"The report was full of typos."
to represent or be a typical example of something
"His leadership style typifies the new corporate culture."
in a way that is typical of a particular person, thing, or group
"She typically arrives at work at 9 AM."
having the usual qualities of a particular type of person or thing
"It was a typical summer day, hot and humid."
a tropical storm in the region of the Indian or western Pacific oceans
"The typhoon caused severe flooding in the coastal areas."
a wealthy, powerful businessperson
"The real estate tycoon invested in several skyscrapers."
A pair of people considered together, often in a romantic or competitive context.
"They entered the dance competition as a twosome."
a fraction equal to two parts of three; 2/3.
"Two-thirds of the students passed the exam."
An authoritative decree or order, especially one issued by a sovereign or government.
"The czar issued a ukase restricting the freedom of the press."
the use of violence or threats to intimidate or coerce, especially for political purposes
"Terrorism is a serious threat to global peace and security."
a person who uses violence or threats to intimidate or coerce, especially for political purposes
"The terrorist was arrested by the police after the attack."
brief and to the point; sparing in the use of words
"His reply was terse and ended the conversation quickly."
arranged in a pattern of repeated shapes fitting together without gaps
"The tessellated floor was made of colorful tiles arranged in perfect symmetry."
a procedure intended to establish the quality, performance, or reliability of something
"The test results will determine whether the treatment is effective."
a person's will; or strong evidence of something
"His success is a testament to his hard work and dedication."
a person who has made a will
"The lawyer read the will of the deceased testator."
to make a statement or declaration under oath or to give evidence
"She was called to testify in court about the accident."
A formal statement testifying to someone's character, qualifications, or the quality of a product or service.
"The company shared a glowing testimonial from a satisfied customer."
Written or spoken statements of praise or recommendation from clients or customers.
"Positive testimonials can enhance a company's reputation."
A formal statement given in a court of law or evidence supporting a fact.
"Her testimony in court helped convict the criminal."
the process of assessing or evaluating something, often by trying it out
"The testing of the new software is still ongoing."
Easily irritated or annoyed.
"He became testy when asked the same question repeatedly."
an expression of gratitude
"Thanks for helping me with the project."
an annual holiday in the US for giving thanks, celebrated with a meal
"We spent Thanksgiving dinner with our family."
