英语词汇词典 | 单词含义、定义和示例
Assigned to a job or role; nominated or designated for a position.
"He was appointed as the commission leader."
an arrangement to meet someone at a particular time
"I have a doctor's appointment tomorrow."
An arrangement to meet someone at a particular time and place; the action of assigning a job or role to someone.
"Government appointments follow meritocracy."
highly appropriate or relevant to what is being discussed
"Her remark was particularly apposite to the situation."
a grammatical construction in which two elements are placed side by side, with one explaining the other
"In the phrase 'my friend John,' the word 'John' is in apposition to 'my friend.'"
An assessment or evaluation of performance or quality.
"The annual appraisal determines salary increments."
to evaluate the value, quality, or importance of something
"The jeweler appraised the diamond before buying it."
large or noticeable enough to be important
"There has been an appreciable improvement in her performance."
to recognize the value of something or to be thankful for it
"I really appreciate your help with this project."
recognition and enjoyment of the good qualities of someone or something
"She showed great appreciation for his hard work."
to arrest or seize someone; to understand or perceive something
"The police managed to apprehend the thief after a long chase."
capable of being understood or grasped
"The concept was not easily apprehensible to the new students."
anxiety or fear about the future; the act of understanding something
"She felt great apprehension before her job interview."
feeling anxious or fearful that something bad will happen
"He was apprehensive about starting a new job in a foreign country."
to inform or notify someone
"The manager will apprise the staff of the new policies."
to move closer to someone or something; to deal with a situation or problem
"The teacher approached the student to offer help."
approval or praise
"The plan won the approbation of the board members."
expressing approval or praise
"The teacher gave an approbatory nod after reading the essay."
suitable or proper in the circumstances (adj); to take something for one’s own use, often without permission (verb)
"Wearing formal clothes was appropriate for the ceremony."
in a way that is suitable or proper for a particular situation
"She was dressed appropriately for the event."
official permission or agreement for something
"The project received government approval."
to officially accept, agree to, or allow something
"The manager approved the budget for next year."
close to the actual but not exact; to estimate or calculate roughly
"The cost is approximate and may change later."
used to show that something is almost, but not completely, accurate or exact
"The journey takes approximately three hours."
an accessory or supplementary part of something
"The garage is an appurtenance of the main house."
Additional items or accessories associated with something, often used in a legal or property context.
"The house was sold along with all its appurtenances, including the garage and garden."
Belonging to or associated with something, often used in legal/property contexts.
"The right of way is appurtenant to the landowner’s property."
a small orange-colored fruit with a soft skin and sweet flesh
"The apricot tree produces sweet fruit in summer."
the fourth month of the year in the Gregorian calendar
"April is known for its pleasant spring weather."
Appropriate to the situation; relevant. As an adverb, it means 'with reference to' or 'regarding'.
"His comments were not apropos of the discussion."
a natural ability or talent to do something well
"She has a strong aptitude for learning new languages."
A system of aquaculture in which the waste produced by farmed fish or other aquatic animals supplies nutrients for plants grown hydroponically.
"Aquaponics efficiently utilizes water by integrating fish and plant farming."
related to water; living or growing in water
"Dolphins are aquatic animals."
a structure built to carry water over long distances
"The Romans built aqueducts to supply water to their cities."
related to or containing water; watery
"The solution was in an aqueous form."
curved like an eagle's beak; hooked
"He had an aquiline nose that gave him a distinguished appearance."
a complex, ornate design featuring intertwined flowing lines, often used in architecture or ballet poses
"The ceiling was decorated with delicate arabesque patterns."
A fragrant white flower native to South and Southeast Asia, commonly used in perfumes and religious ceremonies
"The Arabian jasmine filled the garden with its sweet fragrance."
The quality of land being suitable for growing crops.
"The arability of land depends on soil quality and water availability."
suitable for growing crops or farming
"The farmer purchased arable land to expand his crops."
a person who has the authority to settle a dispute or decide an issue
"The principal acted as the arbiter in the conflict between the students."
The simultaneous buying and selling of securities, currency, or commodities in different markets to take advantage of price differences.
"Investors use arbitrage strategies in financial markets."
based on random choice or personal whim, rather than reason or system
"The teacher's arbitrary grading upset many students."
to settle a dispute between two parties by acting as an impartial judge
"The committee agreed to arbitrate the contract dispute."
the process of resolving a dispute through an impartial third party whose decision is binding; formal judgment outside a court
"The contract requires arbitration to settle any disputes."
a shady garden shelter formed by trees, climbing plants, or latticework
"They rested under the arbor covered with roses."
relating to or living in trees
"Monkeys are arboreal animals that spend most of their time in trees."
