英语词汇词典 | 单词含义、定义和示例
Kindly and benevolent in nature.
"The teacher’s benignant attitude made the students feel comfortable."
The quality of being kind and gentle.
"She treated everyone with benignity and respect."
A blessing or benefit.
"The rain was a benison for the drought-stricken farmers."
strongly determined or having a natural talent or inclination for something
"She is bent on becoming a successful lawyer."
to make physically numb or without sensation; to make mentally dull or insensitive
"The freezing wind seemed to benumb his fingers within minutes."
Having a pleasant and distinctive smell.
"The chef used aromatic herbs to flavor the dish."
situated on every side; in a circular way; approximately
"There are many restaurants around the park."
to formally accuse someone in a court of law and ask them to respond to the charges
"The suspect was arraigned before the judge this morning."
to put things in order or to make plans for something
"She arranged the books neatly on the shelf."
the act of organizing or planning something; the way things are ordered
"They made an arrangement to meet at the café."
complete or utter (used negatively, e.g., 'arrant nonsense')
"His excuse was arrant nonsense."
an impressive display or arrangement of things
"The shop displayed an array of colorful dresses."
A debt or payment that is overdue and unpaid.
"He was sued for an arrear of rent."
Money that is owed and should have been paid earlier.
"She was months in arrears with her electricity bill."
To seize and hold someone by legal authority.
"The police arrested the suspect last night."
Attracting attention in a striking or impressive way.
"The actress gave an arresting performance."
Lacking a regular rhythm or beat.
"The patient had an arrhythmic heartbeat."
The act of coming to a place, especially at the end of a journey.
"The train's arrival was delayed by two hours."
to reach a place, especially at the end of a journey
"She will arrive at the airport in the evening."
A person who has recently gained wealth or status but is considered arrogant or socially unsophisticated.
"The business world is full of ambitious arrivistes."
The quality of being overly proud and having a sense of superiority.
"His arrogance made him unpopular among his colleagues."
To claim or take something without justification.
"The dictator arrogated all powers to himself."
a thin, straight weapon with a pointed tip, shot from a bow
"The hunter shot an arrow at the target."
A dry creek or stream bed that temporarily fills with water after heavy rain.
"After the storm, the arroyo quickly filled with rushing water."
A collection or storage place for weapons and military equipment.
"The army kept its weapons in a secure arsenal."
A blood vessel that carries blood away from the heart; also a main route or channel of communication or transport.
"The doctor explained how arteries supply blood to the body."
Skillful, clever, or crafty, often in a cunning way.
"She gave an artful reply that avoided the real issue."
Relating to the legendary King Arthur and the stories surrounding him.
"The novel is set in an Arthurian world of knights and castles."
a piece of writing included in a newspaper, magazine, or journal
"He wrote an article about climate change."
to express thoughts or ideas clearly; having the ability to speak fluently and clearly
"She was able to articulate her ideas during the meeting."
the act of expressing something clearly in speech or the way in which words are pronounced
"Her clear articulation made the speech easy to understand."
an object made by humans, typically of historical or cultural interest
"The museum displayed ancient artifacts from Egypt."
objects made by humans, often of historical or cultural importance
"Archaeologists discovered valuable artifacts in the ruins."
clever or cunning devices or tricks used to deceive others
"The politician's charm was nothing but artifice."
made or produced by humans rather than occurring naturally
"The flowers on the table were artificial, not real."
The simulation of human intelligence in machines that are programmed to think and learn.
"Artificial intelligence is reshaping modern industries."
by artificial means; not naturally; in a fake manner
"The lake was artificially created for irrigation purposes."
a skilled craftsperson who makes things by hand
"The artisan crafted a beautiful wooden chair."
a skilled craftsperson who makes things by hand
"The artisan created a beautiful wooden sculpture."
a person who creates art, especially paintings or drawings
"The artist painted a beautiful landscape."
having or revealing natural creative skill
"She has an artistic sense of design."
Without deception or pretentiousness; natural and simple.
"Her artless smile made everyone feel at ease."
The quality of being natural and simple without deceit or pretension.
"Her artlessness made her beloved by all."
a piece of art, such as a painting, sculpture, or drawing
"The gallery displayed an impressive artwork by a local artist."
a plant with large arrow-shaped leaves and a white spathe, also known as taro
"Arum leaves are commonly used in Bengali cuisine for cooking."
in the way that is normal or typical; customarily
"As usual, he arrived late to the meeting."
a pungent spice derived from the resin of a plant, commonly used in Indian cooking
"A pinch of asafoetida adds a distinctive flavor to the lentil curry."
