英语词汇词典 | 单词含义、定义和示例
A tank or container for storing water, usually for household use.
"The old house still had a cistern to collect rainwater."
A fortress protecting or dominating a city.
"The ancient citadel stood guard over the town for centuries."
a quotation from or reference to a book, paper, or author
"The research paper included a citation from Shakespeare."
To refer to or quote a source as evidence or justification.
"She cited several studies to support her argument."
a legally recognized subject or national of a state
"Every citizen has the right to vote."
A legally recognized subject or national of a state or commonwealth.
"Citizens must follow pollution regulations."
the status of being a recognized member of a state or country, with rights and duties
"He applied for American citizenship after living there for ten years."
a natural acid found in citrus fruits, used as a food preservative and flavoring agent
"Add a pinch of citric acid to preserve the color of the fruit jam."
a large town or an urban area with its own government
"Dhaka is the largest city in Bangladesh."
relating to a city, town, or the duties of its citizens
"The mayor encouraged people to take part in civic activities."
the study of the rights and duties of citizens and how government works
"Civics helps students understand their responsibilities as citizens."
Relating to ordinary citizens and their concerns, or being polite and courteous.
"They settled the matter through civil discussion."
a person not in the armed forces or police
"The area was evacuated to protect the civilians."
Polite and courteous behavior.
"He treated his opponent with civility despite their differences."
the stage of human social and cultural development and organization considered most advanced
"Ancient Egypt is known for its remarkable civilization."
The stage of human social development and organization that is considered most advanced.
"Ancient civilizations developed complex systems of governance."
to bring a society or group to a more developed, organized, or socially acceptable state; to educate and refine behavior
"Education can help civilize communities by promoting shared values and respect."
dressed or covered in a particular way
"The knight was clad in shining armor."
to state something as true, often without proof; to demand ownership or right
"He claimed the prize after winning the competition."
a person who makes a claim, especially in a legal or financial context
"The claimant filed for compensation after the accident."
To take someone's life, to cause death
"Workplace pollution claims thousands of lives annually."
the supposed ability to perceive events beyond normal sensory contact; psychic insight
"She claimed to have clairvoyance and predicted the future."
a person who claims to have clairvoyance; having the ability to see beyond normal senses
"The clairvoyant predicted that she would travel abroad soon."
to climb with effort or difficulty, often using both hands and feet
"The children clambered over the rocks to reach the cave."
a loud and confused noise, especially of people shouting insistently
"The clamor of the protesting crowd filled the square."
making a loud and confused noise; expressing strong demands noisily
"The clamorous audience demanded an encore from the band."
a large family group or a close-knit community with shared interests or ancestry
"The entire clan gathered to celebrate the festival."
kept secret or done secretly, especially for illicit purposes
"They held a clandestine meeting late at night."
A loud, resonant, and continuous noise, often metallic.
"The clangor of the church bells filled the town square."
The free-swinging metal piece inside a bell that strikes it to produce sound.
"The clapper inside the bell was broken."
The action of making a statement or situation less confused and more clearly comprehensible.
"The manager requested clarification on the project details."
Loud and clear, like the sound of a trumpet; strongly expressed.
"The leader’s clarion call for unity inspired the crowd."
the quality of being clear, easy to understand, or transparent
"The teacher's clarity helped the students understand the complex topic."
to come into conflict or collision with something or someone.
"The two cars clashed in the intersection."
to grasp or hold tightly; also a device for fastening
"She clasped her hands together in prayer."
a group of students taught together or a category of people or things with shared characteristics
"Our class meets every morning at nine."
Judged over a period of time to be of the highest quality and outstanding of its kind.
"That movie is a classic example of 90s comedy."
relating to ancient Greek or Roman culture, or representing traditional excellence in art, music, or literature
"She loves listening to classical music while studying."
the action or process of classifying something into groups based on shared characteristics.
"The classification of animals helps in understanding their biology."
arranged into categories; officially secret or restricted
"The report contains classified information and cannot be shared publicly."
a person who is in the same class or course of study as another
"I met one of my old classmates at the university event."
A room in which classes are held in a school or college.
"The teacher entered the classroom and greeted the students."
an extreme or irrational fear of being in confined spaces
"He avoids elevators because of his claustrophobia."
a container with flat sides, typically square or rectangular, used for storing things
"He packed his clothes in a cardboard box."
a person who fights in the sport of boxing; a type of short loose-fitting underwear; a breed of medium-to-large dog
"The boxer trained hard every morning before the championship match."
the sport of fighting with fists using padded gloves; the act of putting something into a box
"He has been training hard for a professional boxing match."
a male child or young male person
"The boy ran across the playground."
