英语词汇词典 | 单词含义、定义和示例
a sharp projection such as on a fishhook; a cutting remark
"The fishhook has a small barb to keep the fish from escaping."
a person whose job is to cut men's hair and shave or trim beards
"The barber gave him a perfect haircut for his wedding."
a person from an uncivilized group; someone who is cruel or brutal
"The ancient Romans considered anyone outside their empire to be barbarians."
extreme cruelty or brutality; absence of culture and civilization
"The barbarism of the war crimes shocked the entire international community."
extremely cruel or uncivilized
"The prisoners were treated in a barbarous manner."
a traditional Venetian boat song, often in 6/8 time
"The orchestra played a beautiful barcarole that reminded me of Venice."
a poet, traditionally one reciting epics and associated with oral traditions
"Shakespeare is often called the Bard of Avon."
shameless and undisguised; openly bold or unashamed
"He told a barefaced lie in front of everyone."
only just; almost not
"She barely passed the exam."
the state of being bare or uncovered; lack of decoration, warmth, or concealment
"The bareness of the room made it feel cold and unwelcoming."
an agreement between two or more parties; something bought at a good price
"We managed to get the car at a real bargain."
a male singing voice between tenor and bass
"The singer’s baritone voice impressed the audience."
to make a sharp sound like a dog; to speak angrily
"The dog barks at strangers."
a cereal grain used for food, brewing beer, and animal feed
"The farmer harvested barley from his fields in autumn."
a large building used for storing grain or housing farm animals
"The farmer keeps his cows in the barn."
a marine crustacean that attaches itself permanently to underwater surfaces
"The old ship's hull was covered with barnacles."
an instrument that records changes in atmospheric pressure
"The scientist checked the barograph for pressure variations."
an instrument that measures atmospheric pressure
"The barometer indicated a storm was approaching."
relating to a highly ornate and extravagant style of art, architecture, or music from the 17th and early 18th centuries; excessively elaborate or complex
"The church was decorated in a baroque style with intricate details."
a concentrated outpouring of questions, criticisms, or blows; a rapid, continuous attack
"The politician faced a barrage of tough questions from reporters."
a large cylindrical container used to hold liquids
"The wine was stored in a wooden barrel."
too poor to produce much or any vegetation; unproductive or empty
"The land was barren and could not support crops."
a barrier erected to block or defend against movement; to block a passage with obstacles
"Protesters built a barricade across the street."
a fence, obstacle, or circumstance that prevents progress or access
"Language can be a barrier to communication."
Something that prevents progress or access; obstacles or hindrances.
"Language barriers can make communication difficult."
except for; if not for
"Barring a miracle, the team will not win the championship."
A type of lawyer in certain legal systems who specializes in courtroom advocacy and litigation.
"The barrister argued the case passionately before the judge."
A system of exchange where goods and services are traded directly without using money.
"Ancient civilizations used the barter system for trade."
A person who trades goods or services without using money.
"The barterer exchanged fruits for some pottery."
The lowest part or foundation of something; or to establish something upon.
"The company is based in London."
a sport in which two teams try to score runs by hitting a ball and running around bases
"He loves watching baseball games on TV."
A narrow board running along the bottom of an interior wall, covering the joint between wall and floor.
"The carpenter painted the baseboard white."
without foundation; groundless; unfounded
"The accusations against him were completely baseless."
the lowest floor of a building, usually partly or completely below ground
"The laundry room is in the basement."
shy, easily embarrassed, or reluctant to draw attention
"She gave a bashful smile when he complimented her."
forming the most important or simplest part of something
"She taught me the basic rules of chess."
in the most important or fundamental way; essentially
"Basically, the project was a success despite some small issues."
an aromatic herb with green leaves used in cooking, especially Italian cuisine
"The pasta sauce was flavored with fresh basil."
small black seeds from the basil plant, often used in drinks and desserts
"I added basil seeds to my lemonade for a refreshing drink."
the underlying support or foundation for an idea, argument, or process
"Trust is the basis of any strong relationship."
a container made of woven materials used for carrying or storing things
"She carried the apples in a basket."
a game played by two teams who try to score points by throwing a ball through a hoop
"He loves playing basketball with his friends."
a large woodwind instrument with a deep sound
"The orchestra featured a beautiful bassoon solo."
a child born to unmarried parents (offensive); also used informally as an insult or to describe something unpleasant
"He called him a bastard in anger."
A flowering tree with bright orange-red flowers, also known as flame of the forest
"The bastard teak tree blooms with vibrant orange flowers in spring."
