英语词汇词典 | 单词含义、定义和示例
the set of technical or special words used in a particular subject
"Medical terminology can be difficult for new students to understand."
the final point or end of something, especially the final station on a railway line
"The train finally arrived at the terminus after a long journey."
plural of term; conditions or rules in a contract or agreement
"The terms of the agreement are clearly outlined in the contract."
a stretch of land, especially with regard to its physical features
"The soldiers had to cross rough terrain during the mission."
a small freshwater turtle, especially one found in North America
"The terrapin slowly crawled into the pond."
Relating to the Earth or land as opposed to the sea or air; living or growing on land.
"Humans are terrestrial beings who live on land."
to a very great or extreme degree; very badly or unpleasantly
"He felt terribly sad after hearing the news."
extremely good or excellent; very great or intense
"The concert last night was absolutely terrific."
To cause someone to feel extreme fear.
"The loud thunder terrified the children."
Relating to the ownership or control of land or territory.
"The two countries had a territorial dispute over the island."
An area of land under the jurisdiction of a ruler, government, or state.
"The bird fiercely defended its territory."
Extreme fear or dread.
"The villagers fled in terror during the attack."
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."
To tie an animal with a rope or chain so it cannot move far.
"The farmer tethered the goat to a post."
a book used for studying a subject in school or college
"She bought a new biology textbook for her class."
a type of cloth or woven fabric made by knitting or weaving fibers
"Bangladesh is famous for its high-quality textile industry."
the way something feels when you touch it; the quality of a surface or substance
"The fabric has a soft and smooth texture."
used to introduce the second element in a comparison
"She is taller than her brother."
to express gratitude to someone
"I want to thank you for your help."
pleased and relieved; expressing gratitude; appreciative
"I am thankful for all your help and support."
used to express relief or gratitude
"Thankfully, she arrived just in time for the meeting."
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."
used to identify a specific person or thing observed or heard
"That is my book on the table."
A worker of miracles or magician.
"The thaumaturgist amazed the audience with his tricks."
to melt or cause to melt after being frozen
"The ice began to thaw in the sun."
together with that; in addition to that
"He handed me the contract and the pen therewith."
A long piece of writing on a particular subject, usually for a degree at a university.
"She spent two years writing her doctoral thesis."
used to refer to things or people that are near or present
"These are my friends."
constituting number three in a sequence
"She finished in third place."
The process of heat production in living organisms, often associated with burning calories and energy expenditure.
"Spicy foods can enhance thermogenesis and calorie burning."
A layer in a body of water in which temperature changes rapidly with depth.
"The thermocline separates warm surface water from cold deep water."
Stress caused by excessive heat that affects plant growth and development.
"High thermal stress affects plant growth."
Related to heat or temperature.
"She wore a thermal jacket to stay warm in winter."
