英语词汇词典 | 单词含义、定义和示例
used to introduce the second element in a comparison
"She is taller than her brother."
the way something feels when you touch it; the quality of a surface or substance
"The fabric has a soft and smooth texture."
a type of cloth or woven fabric made by knitting or weaving fibers
"Bangladesh is famous for its high-quality textile industry."
a book used for studying a subject in school or college
"She bought a new biology textbook for her class."
To tie an animal with a rope or chain so it cannot move far.
"The farmer tethered the goat to a post."
Easily irritated or annoyed.
"He became testy when asked the same question repeatedly."
the process of assessing or evaluating something, often by trying it out
"The testing of the new software is still ongoing."
A formal statement given in a court of law or evidence supporting a fact.
"Her testimony in court helped convict the criminal."
Written or spoken statements of praise or recommendation from clients or customers.
"Positive testimonials can enhance a company's reputation."
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."
to make a statement or declaration under oath or to give evidence
"She was called to testify in court about the accident."
a person who has made a will
"The lawyer read the will of the deceased testator."
a person's will; or strong evidence of something
"His success is a testament to his hard work and dedication."
a procedure intended to establish the quality, performance, or reliability of something
"The test results will determine whether the treatment is effective."
arranged in a pattern of repeated shapes fitting together without gaps
"The tessellated floor was made of colorful tiles arranged in perfect symmetry."
brief and to the point; sparing in the use of words
"His reply was terse and ended the conversation quickly."
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."
the use of violence or threats to intimidate or coerce, especially for political purposes
"Terrorism is a serious threat to global peace and security."
Extreme fear or dread.
"The villagers fled in terror during the attack."
An area of land under the jurisdiction of a ruler, government, or state.
"The bird fiercely defended its territory."
Relating to the ownership or control of land or territory.
"The two countries had a territorial dispute over the island."
To cause someone to feel extreme fear.
"The loud thunder terrified the children."
extremely good or excellent; very great or intense
"The concert last night was absolutely terrific."
to a very great or extreme degree; very badly or unpleasantly
"He felt terribly sad after hearing the news."
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."
a small freshwater turtle, especially one found in North America
"The terrapin slowly crawled into the pond."
a stretch of land, especially with regard to its physical features
"The soldiers had to cross rough terrain during the mission."
plural of term; conditions or rules in a contract or agreement
"The terms of the agreement are clearly outlined in the contract."
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."
the set of technical or special words used in a particular subject
"Medical terminology can be difficult for new students to understand."
the act of ending something or the state of being ended
"The termination of the contract caused financial loss."
to bring something to an end or to stop something from continuing
"The company decided to terminate his contract."
As a noun: A place where transport routes begin or end. As an adjective: Relating to the end or final stage of something, often an illness.
"He waited for the bus at the central terminal."
A harsh-tempered or overbearing woman.
"The character was portrayed as a loud and domineering termagant."
Evasion of straightforward action or speech; changing sides or being inconsistent.
"The politician’s tergiversation frustrated his supporters."
The 300th anniversary of an event.
"The city celebrated its tercentenary with a grand festival."
Lukewarm; showing little enthusiasm or force.
"His speech received only a tepid response from the audience."
The period of time during which someone holds a position, office, or land.
"His tenure as president lasted for five years."
Very weak, thin, or slight; lacking a strong basis.
"The evidence against him is quite tenuous."
Not certain or fixed; done without confidence.
"She gave a tentative smile before agreeing."
a portable shelter made of fabric, supported by poles and ropes
"We set up a tent for the camping trip."
A state of being stretched tight; mental or emotional strain.
"There was a lot of tension in the room before the exam results were announced."
Relating to the ability to be stretched or tensioned without breaking.
"Steel has a very high tensile strength."
a grammatical category showing time reference; stretched tight or anxious
"She felt tense before the interview."
the general meaning, drift, or character of something; a male singing voice between baritone and alto
"The overall tenor of his speech was hopeful and reassuring."
