英语词汇词典 | 单词含义、定义和示例
the act of corrupting, degrading, or misrepresenting something
"Critics called the remake a bastardization of the original film."
to corrupt or debase something by altering it from its original form; to change in a way that reduces quality or purity
"Critics argue that the remake bastardized the original novel."
to pour or brush melted fat, juices, or liquid over meat during cooking to keep it moist
"She basted the turkey every 30 minutes to keep it juicy."
a stronghold or fortification; a place or institution strongly defending particular principles
"The castle stood as a bastion against enemy attacks."
a quantity of items produced or processed at one time
"She baked a fresh batch of cookies this morning."
an act of washing the body in water; or the container used for this purpose
"She took a long bath after work."
to wash oneself; to clean the body with water
"I bathe every morning before going to work."
displaying insincere or trivial emotion; producing an unintended ridiculous effect through sudden change from serious to silly
"The movie's ending was unintentionally bathetic rather than tragic."
a room containing a toilet and usually a sink or shower
"The bathroom is on the second floor."
The measurement of depth of water in oceans, seas, or lakes.
"Bathymetry is essential for understanding oceanic topography."
A large body of soldiers ready for battle, typically consisting of several companies.
"The battalion was deployed to the front line."
To fasten or secure something tightly.
"They battened down the hatches before the storm."
To strike repeatedly with force.
"The waves battered the shoreline all night."
A device that stores and provides electrical energy; also refers to a group of similar things or repeated blows.
"The phone battery ran out after a long day."
A fight between armed forces or a struggle to achieve or resist something.
"The soldiers prepared for the final battle."
a place where a battle is fought
"The battlefield was covered with the remnants of the fight."
crazy or eccentric in behavior
"The old man down the street is a bit batty but harmless."
A small, decorative trinket or ornament, often of little value.
"She wore a shiny bauble around her neck."
humorously indecent or obscene, often in a sexual way
"The comedian’s bawdy jokes made the audience laugh and blush."
dried aromatic leaf of the bay laurel tree used as a culinary herb
"Add a bay leaf to the soup for extra flavor."
making a loud, prolonged barking or howling sound, especially of dogs
"The baying of the hounds echoed through the forest."
An area of sand or small stones beside the sea or a lake.
"They spent the day relaxing on the beach."
a small round object with a hole through it for threading
"She made a necklace with colorful beads."
the hard pointed part of a bird's mouth
"The eagle has a sharp beak for tearing meat."
a ray or shaft of light; a long piece of wood or metal used to support weight
"A beam of sunlight entered through the window."
A seed that is eaten as a vegetable or used to make food products.
"She cooked a pot of bean soup."
able to be endured; tolerable; not too unpleasant or painful
"The pain became bearable after taking the medicine."
a person who carries or brings something; holder of a document
"The bearer of this message must deliver it quickly."
a person's way of standing or moving; relevance or connection to something
"Her calm bearing impressed everyone in the room."
a large or dangerous animal; a cruel or brutal person
"The lion is known as the king of beasts."
flattened rice; rice that has been parboiled, dried, and beaten into flat flakes
"Beaten rice is commonly eaten with milk and sugar for breakfast."
blissfully happy or showing great joy
"She had a beatific smile after hearing the good news."
to make blessed or holy, especially in the Roman Catholic Church, to declare a deceased person to be among the blessed
"The pope decided to beatify the martyr for his faith and sacrifice."
supreme blessedness or happiness, often used in reference to the sayings of Jesus in the Sermon on the Mount
"She felt a state of beatitude after receiving the good news."
pleasing to the senses or mind; very attractive
"The garden looked beautiful in the morning sunlight."
in a beautiful or pleasing manner; excellently or skillfully
"She sang beautifully at the concert."
to make something more beautiful or attractive
"The city plans to beautify the old park with trees and lights."
a combination of qualities that please the senses or mind
"The beauty of the sunset took her breath away."
to make calm or still; to deprive a sailing vessel of wind
"The captain tried to becalm the anxious crew."
for the reason that; since
"He stayed home because it was raining."
