英语词汇词典 | 单词含义、定义和示例
to make a formal public statement about something
"The company will announce the new product tomorrow."
To make a public and typically formal declaration about a fact, occurrence, or intention.
"The mission was announced publicly."
a public or formal statement giving information
"The principal made an important announcement about the new schedule."
to irritate or bother someone and make them feel a little angry or uncomfortable
"His constant humming started to annoy everyone in the room."
feeling slightly angry or irritated
"She felt annoyed by the constant noise."
causing irritation or mild anger; bothersome or troublesome
"The constant noise from the street was extremely annoying."
happening once every year
"The company holds an annual meeting for all its shareholders."
once every year; yearly
"The company holds a general meeting annually."
a fixed sum of money paid to someone each year, typically for the rest of their life
"She receives an annuity from her late husband's insurance policy."
to declare something legally invalid or cancel it
"The court decided to annul the marriage due to fraud."
The announcement of something; in Christianity, the announcement by the angel Gabriel to Mary that she would conceive Jesus.
"The church celebrated the Feast of the Annunciation with a special service."
The positive electrode in a device such as a battery, where current flows into a polarized electrical device.
"The anode of the battery was corroded after long use."
Not likely to cause offense; bland or harmless. Also refers to something that relieves pain.
"The speaker’s anodyne remarks avoided controversy."
To smear or rub with oil, often as part of a religious ceremony or as a sign of consecration.
"The priest anointed the king with holy oil."
The act of anointing, usually with oil, as part of a ritual or ceremony.
"The anointment of the new leader was a sacred ritual."
deviating from what is standard, normal, or expected
"Scientists observed an anomalous result during the experiment."
something that deviates from the norm or expected result
"The sudden drop in temperature was considered an anomaly."
the condition of being anonymous; lack of identity or recognition
"The internet allows people to speak with anonymity."
without a name; not identified by name
"The donation was made by an anonymous benefactor."
one more person or thing of the same type
"Can I have another cup of tea?"
a response to a question; to respond to a question or situation
"She answered the phone immediately."
active hostility or opposition
"There was clear antagonism between the two political parties."
to cause someone to become hostile or angry; to provoke opposition
"His rude remarks only served to antagonize his colleagues."
relating to the region around the South Pole
"The Antarctic region is known for its extreme cold and icy landscapes."
to come before in time or order
"A short introduction usually antecedes the main text."
something that came before; a previous event, condition, or cause
"The cultural antecedents of this festival go back centuries."
previous events, conditions, or people that influence or serve as a basis for something that follows
"The lawyer examined the criminal antecedents of the suspect."
a small room serving as an entry to a larger one
"The guests waited in the antechamber before being admitted to the hall."
to be earlier in time; to assign a date earlier than the actual one
"The manuscript antedates the modern printing press."
assigned to an earlier date than the actual one; happened earlier
"The letter was antedated to appear more official."
extremely old-fashioned; belonging to the time before the biblical flood
"His views on women are positively antediluvian."
Relating to the time before noon; occurring in the morning.
"She scheduled all her important meetings during the antemeridian hours."
Existing or occurring before the creation of the world.
"Some myths speak of an antemundane chaos before order was established."
Relating to the medical care and treatment given to a pregnant woman before the birth of her child.
"She attended regular antenatal checkups throughout her pregnancy."
Situated at or toward the front; coming before in position or time.
"The anterior part of the brain controls logical thinking."
A small room leading to a main one, often used as a waiting area.
"The guests waited in the anteroom before being called inside."
A song that is identified with a particular group, movement, or nation, often expressing pride or unity.
"The national anthem was played before the football match."
A collection of literary works, such as poems, short stories, or essays, compiled into one volume.
"She contributed a poem to the new poetry anthology."
A hard, shiny form of coal that burns with little smoke and a high heat value.
"The factory used anthracite as its primary fuel source."
The belief that human beings are the most important or central element of existence.
"Anthropocentrism often shapes environmental policies."
Originating in human activity; caused by humans.
"Climate change is largely due to anthropogenic activities."
Resembling a human being in form; a primate such as apes and monkeys.
"The gorilla is considered an anthropoid ape."
a person who studies human societies, cultures, and their development
"The anthropologist spent years studying the tribal community."
the scientific study of humans, their societies, cultures, and development
"She decided to major in anthropology at university."
attributing human characteristics to non-human things, like animals or objects
"The cartoon shows an anthropomorphic cat walking on two legs."
having the form or attributes of a human
"The statue had an anthropomorphous shape resembling a human."
a weapon designed to attack aircraft from the ground
"The anti-aircraft gun was positioned to defend the military base."
Opposed to or working against discrimination; promoting equal treatment regardless of differences.
"The anti-discrimination movement was groundbreaking."
