英语词汇词典 | 单词含义、定义和示例
a playful, funny, or silly act or gesture
"The children laughed at the clown’s antics."
A person regarded as the supreme opponent of Christ, often seen as a figure of ultimate evil.
"Some people fear the rise of an Antichrist in the future."
to expect or look forward to something; to realize or foresee in advance
"We anticipate a large crowd at the event."
Expected or predicted to happen; foreseen in advance.
"The anticipated growth exceeded the city's capacity."
A disappointing end after a big build-up of excitement or expectation.
"The movie's ending was an anticlimax after such a thrilling story."
A weather system with high atmospheric pressure at its center, usually bringing calm and clear conditions.
"An anticyclone brought sunny weather across the region."
A substance that neutralizes the effects of a poison; something that relieves or counteracts.
"The doctor quickly administered an antidote to the snake venom."
A contradiction in terms or ideas; inconsistency in speech or writing.
"The politician's statement was criticized for its antilogy."
A substance that may prevent or delay some types of cell damage by neutralizing free radicals.
"Green tea contains powerful antioxidants that slow aging."
Substances that may prevent or delay cell damage caused by free radicals, potentially reducing the risk of certain diseases.
"Fruits and vegetables are rich in antioxidants, which prevent cell damage."
to feel or express a strong dislike or aversion toward something or someone
"He seemed to antipathize with the new management's approach."
a deep-seated feeling of dislike or aversion toward something or someone
"There was a mutual antipathy between the two rival companies."
a short chant or verse sung responsively in Christian worship, typically sung before or after a psalm or canticle
"The choir sang the antiphon before beginning the main hymn."
a form of music in which two or more groups or choirs sing alternately in response to each other
"The cathedral's architecture was designed to enhance the effect of antiphony."
A person who studies, collects, or deals in antiques or ancient objects.
"The antiquary spent years collecting rare manuscripts from the medieval period."
To make something old-fashioned or obsolete.
"The rise of digital cameras antiquated traditional film photography."
Old-fashioned or outdated.
"The office still uses an antiquated filing system."
An old collectible item that has high value because of its age and rarity.
"She bought an antique vase from the market."
The ancient past, especially the period before the Middle Ages.
"The ruins are remnants of a civilization from antiquity."
A substance that prevents the growth of disease-causing microorganisms; clean and free from germs.
"The nurse applied an antiseptic to the wound."
Opposed to the practice or system of slavery.
"The antislavery movement gained momentum in the 19th century."
avoiding social interaction; hostile to social order
"His antisocial behavior made it difficult for him to make friends."
A drug or agent that relieves or prevents muscle spasms.
"The doctor prescribed an antispasmodic to ease the pain."
A rhetorical device in which a word or phrase is repeated at the end of successive clauses; in Greek choral poetry, the part of the ode sung by the chorus in return movement.
"The poet used antistrophe to emphasize the repeated phrase."
A person, thing, or idea that is the direct opposite of another; a rhetorical device contrasting opposing ideas in parallel structure.
"Love is the antithesis of hate."
Directly opposed or contrasted; mutually incompatible.
"His views were antithetical to the values of the organization."
A substance that neutralizes a specific toxin in the body.
"The doctor administered an antitoxin to counter the snake venom."
The branched horns on the head of a deer or similar animal, usually shed and regrown annually.
"The deer’s antlers grew larger each year."
A word opposite in meaning to another.
"‘Hot’ is the antonym of ‘cold’."
the opening at the end of the digestive tract through which waste leaves the body
"The doctor examined the patient's anus during the medical checkup."
A heavy iron block used by blacksmiths for hammering and shaping metal.
"The blacksmith placed the hot iron on the anvil."
a feeling of worry, nervousness, or unease about something
"She felt anxiety before her final exam."
feeling worried, nervous, or uneasy about something
"She felt anxious before her job interview."
in a worried, nervous, or uneasy manner; with anxious anticipation
"She waited anxiously for the exam results."
any person; anyone
"Anybody can join the club."
used to refer to the present time, typically to mean no longer
"He doesn’t live here anymore."
any person at all; used to refer to an unspecified person
"Does anyone know the answer to this question?"
any object, event, or matter; whatever thing
"You can ask me anything about the project."
used to emphasize a statement or to return to a previous subject; regardless of what happened
"I was tired, but I went to the meeting anyway."
a set of rooms forming a residence within a building
"She rented an apartment in the city center."
a lack of interest, enthusiasm, or concern
"The students showed apathy towards the new rules."
an opening, hole, or gap, especially one that lets in light
"Light entered through the small aperture in the wall."
the highest point or peak of something
"The climbers finally reached the apex of the mountain."
