英语词汇词典 | 单词含义、定义和示例
to signal or call someone to come closer, often with a gesture; to attract or invite
"She beckoned him to come closer with a wave of her hand."
to begin to be; to develop into
"He became a successful doctor after years of hard work."
attractive, suitable, or flattering to the wearer or situation
"That dress is very becoming on her."
a protective covering for a bed, typically a bedspread or comforter
"She pulled the bed cover up to her chin to stay warm."
a large rectangular piece of cloth used as bedding to lie on or under
"The clean white bed sheet felt soft against her skin."
the framework of a bed; a bed frame without bedding
"The wooden bed stead was very sturdy."
to smear or cover with a sticky or dirty substance
"The children bedaubed the wall with paint."
to decorate or adorn something in a showy way
"The hall was bedecked with flowers for the wedding."
to dress up or decorate in a showy or tasteless way
"She was bedizened with cheap jewelry."
a scene of uproar and confusion; chaos
"There was bedlam in the market after the news spread."
to make something wet, dirty, and untidy by dragging it through mud or water
"The children came home bedraggled after playing in the rain."
confined to bed; unable to leave one's bed due to illness or infirmity
"The elderly man has been bedridden for several months."
the solid rock layer beneath the soil; the fundamental basis of something
"Trust is the bedrock of a healthy relationship."
A room used for sleeping in.
"The children were playing in the bedroom."
the flesh of a cow, bull, or ox, used as food; also a complaint or dispute
"He ordered a plate of grilled beef for dinner."
a straight, direct route to a destination
"He made a beeline for the food table as soon as he entered the party."
a hard-bodied insect with wing covers
"The black beetle scurried across the garden path."
to be suitable for; to be appropriate to
"Formal attire befits the seriousness of the occasion."
appropriate; suitable; proper for a particular situation or person
"He wore formal attire befitting the important occasion."
to confuse or make unclear; to cover with fog or mist
"His mind was befogged by exhaustion."
Confused or clouded in mind; made unclear like being surrounded by fog.
"His mind felt befogged after the long and exhausting meeting."
to deceive or trick someone into believing something false; to make someone appear foolish
"The scammer tried to befool innocent people with fake promises."
At an earlier time; in front of in order or place.
"She arrived before the meeting started."
in advance; ahead of time; earlier
"We prepared everything beforehand."
to make dirty or polluted; to disgrace or corrupt
"The factory waste befouled the river."
to act as a friend to someone; to make friends with
"She befriended the new student at school."
to confuse someone completely; to make someone unable to think clearly
"The complex instructions befuddled the students."
confused, unable to think clearly
"He looked befuddled after hearing the complex instructions."
to bring about or give rise to; to father or produce
"Violence begets more violence."
a person who lives by asking for money or food
"The beggar sat by the temple asking for alms."
To start something; to perform the first part of an action.
"They will begin the project tomorrow."
The start or first part of something.
"The beginning of the story was very interesting."
to resent someone for having something; to give reluctantly
"She did not begrudge him his success."
to charm or enchant someone, often in a deceptive way
"She beguiled the audience with her storytelling."
as a representative of someone; in the interest of someone
"She accepted the award on behalf of her team."
To act or conduct oneself in a particular way.
"Children should learn how to behave in public."
The way in which one acts or conducts oneself, especially toward others.
"The teacher praised her good behavior in class."
relating to the way a person or animal acts
"The psychologist studied the child's behavioral patterns."
the way a person or animal acts or conducts themselves
"His behaviour at the meeting was very professional."
to cut off a person's or animal's head; to remove the leader or most important part
"The historical account describes how the traitor was beheaded as punishment."
something enormous, especially a large and powerful organization or creature
"The tech giant grew into a behemoth that dominated the industry."
At or to the back of something; in a position further back.
"The cat is hiding behind the curtain."
to see or observe something, especially something remarkable or impressive
"She stood quietly to behold the sunrise over the hills."
indebted or obliged to someone for a service or help
"He felt beholden to his mentor for all the guidance."
