英语词汇词典 | 单词含义、定义和示例
An account of a person's life written by that person.
"She published an autobiography about her journey to success."
A system of government in which one person has absolute power.
"The country suffered under decades of autocracy."
A ruler with absolute power.
"The autocrat controlled the country with an iron fist."
Relating to a ruler who has absolute power and does not consult others.
"The manager’s autocratic style discouraged employees from sharing their ideas."
working by itself without direct human control
"This car has an automatic transmission."
without human control or intervention; done by itself
"The door closes automatically after you enter."
The use of machines or computers to do work that was previously done by people.
"Automation has increased efficiency in industries."
A machine that works automatically; also refers to a person who behaves like a machine, without thinking.
"He worked like an automaton, without showing any emotion."
a road vehicle powered by an engine, typically with four wheels
"He bought a new automobile last week."
Having the freedom to govern or control oneself; independent.
"The region is largely autonomous and makes its own decisions."
Vehicles that can operate and move without human intervention or control.
"Autonomous vehicles are revolutionizing the future of transport."
In an independent or self-governing manner.
"The robot can operate autonomously without human intervention."
the right or condition of self-government; independence or freedom to act or make decisions
"The university granted each department considerable autonomy in curriculum design."
a post-mortem examination to discover the cause of death or the extent of disease
"The autopsy revealed that the victim had died from poisoning."
the season between summer and winter, when leaves fall from trees
"The trees look beautiful in autumn, with colorful leaves falling."
relating to or characteristic of autumn; occurring in autumn
"The autumnal colors of red and gold filled the forest."
(adjective) providing supplementary or additional help and support; (noun) a person or thing that provides auxiliary support
"The hospital has an auxiliary power generator in case of emergencies."
to make use of something; to be of use or benefit
"You should avail yourself of this opportunity."
the state of being able to be used or obtained
"The availability of clean water is crucial for health."
Able to be used, obtained, or accessed.
"The product is now available in all stores."
innovative, experimental, or ahead of its time, especially in the arts and culture
"The gallery featured avant-garde paintings that challenged traditional styles."
people or works that are innovative, experimental, and ahead of their time
"The avantgarde of the 20th century reshaped modern art."
extreme greed for wealth or material gain
"His avarice led him to exploit his workers."
having or showing extreme greed for wealth or material gain
"The avaricious landlord increased the rent unfairly."
an icon or figure representing a person in digital contexts; in Hinduism, a divine incarnation
"She changed her social media avatar to a new cartoon image."
to inflict harm in return for an injury or wrong done to oneself or another
"He vowed to avenge his brother's death."
to state or assert something confidently and strongly
"She averred that she was innocent."
the result obtained by adding several quantities together and then dividing by the number of quantities; typical or normal level
"The average temperature this month is higher than usual."
having a strong dislike of or opposition to something
"He was averse to taking unnecessary risks."
a strong feeling of dislike or unwillingness towards something
"She has a strong aversion to smoking."
to prevent something bad from happening or to turn away one's eyes or thoughts
"Quick action helped avert a disaster."
a large enclosure for keeping birds
"The zoo built a new aviary for exotic parrots."
having an eager desire or enthusiasm for something
"She is an avid reader of mystery novels."
extreme eagerness or enthusiasm
"He accepted the offer with avidity."
a green pear-shaped fruit with creamy flesh and high fat content, often used in healthy diets
"Avocado is rich in healthy fats and is popular in salads and toast."
a hobby or minor occupation pursued in addition to one's main work
"Painting is his avocation after office hours."
To keep away from or stop oneself from doing something.
"He tries to avoid junk food."
able to be prevented or avoided
"Most of the damage was avoidable with proper planning."
the act of staying away from something; deliberate prevention of contact or confrontation
"Avoidance of difficult conversations can create bigger problems later."
to affirm or assert something as true
"He avouched his innocence before the judge."
to openly declare or admit something, often publicly and firmly
"He avowed his loyalty to the cause without hesitation."
to tear away or separate forcibly, especially in medical or geological contexts
"The surgeon had to avulse the damaged tissue during the operation."
kind and friendly, like an uncle
"He had an avuncular manner that made everyone feel comfortable."
to wait for something or someone
"We eagerly await your response."
to stop sleeping; not asleep
"She was still awake when I got home."
to stop sleeping; to cause to become aware
"The loud noise awakened the entire neighborhood."
a prize or recognition given for an achievement; to give a prize or recognition
"She received an award for her outstanding performance."
having knowledge or perception of a situation or fact
"She is aware of the risks involved."
