英语词汇词典 | 单词含义、定义和示例
A long piece of writing on a particular subject, usually for a degree at a university.
"She spent two years writing her doctoral thesis."
An actor or actress; relating to drama or theater.
"The festival was filled with talented thespians from across the country."
used to refer to people or things previously mentioned or easily identified
"They are going to the park."
having a large distance between two sides; not thin
"The book was so thick it took weeks to finish."
a dense group of bushes or trees; a thick growth of shrubs
"The rabbit disappeared into the thicket."
in a thick manner; densely; heavily
"The forest was thickly wooded with tall pine trees."
The measure of how thick or dense something is
"The thickness of the book made it hard to carry."
a person who steals things from others
"The thief was caught stealing from the jewelry store."
the part of the leg between the hip and the knee
"He felt pain in his right thigh after running for an hour."
having little thickness or width
"She wore a thin scarf in the winter."
an object, idea, or matter that is being referred to or dealt with
"This is the thing I was looking for."
to use one's mind to consider or reason about something
"I think this is a great idea."
Capable of being imagined or conceived; possible to consider or believe
"It is hard to believe that such an outcome is even thinkable."
the process of considering or reasoning about something
"Her thinking was clear and precise."
constituting number three in a sequence
"She finished in third place."
A natural object, animal, or symbol that is revered as a spiritual emblem by a group or tribe.
"The eagle is considered a sacred totem in many cultures."
completely or in an absolute way
"She was totally shocked by the news."
the whole amount; complete
"The total cost was too high."
Extremely painful or causing great suffering; relating to or involving torture.
"The journey through the desert was long and torturous."
the action or practice of inflicting severe pain on someone as a punishment or to force them to do something
"He was subjected to torture during the interrogation."
Full of twists and turns; excessively complex or complicated.
"The tortuous mountain road made driving very difficult."
A slow-moving land reptile with a hard shell.
"The tortoise slowly crossed the garden."
Relating to or involving a wrongful act leading to legal liability.
"The company was found guilty of tortious interference with contracts."
A thin round flatbread made from corn or wheat, common in Mexican cuisine.
"She wrapped the vegetables in a warm tortilla."
The trunk of the human body, excluding the head and limbs.
"The artist painted the torso of the model in great detail."
Very hot and dry; full of strong emotions or passion.
"The desert heat was torrid during the day."
Relating to or resembling a torrent; very heavy and fast flowing.
"The hikers were caught in torrential rain."
A strong and fast-moving stream of water; a sudden, violent outpouring of something.
"A torrent of rain flooded the streets."
A state of physical or mental inactivity; lethargy.
"The heat induced a state of torpor in the workers."
Mentally or physically inactive; sluggish or lethargic.
"After the long hike, he felt torpid and unmotivated."
A self-propelled underwater missile; to attack or destroy something suddenly and forcefully.
"The submarine launched a torpedo at the enemy ship."
a rapidly rotating column of air in contact with the ground and clouds, often destructive
"The tornado destroyed several houses in the village."
severe physical or mental suffering; to cause extreme suffering
"The prisoner was in constant torment."
a portable electric lamp powered by batteries; a flaming stick used for light
"Use the torch to find your way in the dark."
in a state of confusion, disorder, or upside down
"The sudden announcement left the office in a topsy-turvy state."
the top layer of soil, which is rich in organic matter and nutrients
"Farmers rely on healthy topsoil for good crop yields."
to fall or cause to fall over; to overthrow
"The earthquake caused the old building to topple."
the arrangement of the natural and artificial physical features of an area
"The topography of the region made construction very challenging."
highest in position or rank
"The flag was placed on the topmost branch of the tree."
a subject of conversation, discussion, or writing
"The topic of the meeting was company expansion."
a precious stone, typically colorless, yellow, or blue, used in jewelry
"The queen's crown was adorned with a magnificent blue topaz."
The practice of allowing something that one does not necessarily agree with.
"The government promoted religious toleration."
The ability or willingness to accept or endure differences, behaviors, or opinions without hostility.
"Her tolerance for different cultures impressed everyone."
Showing willingness to allow the existence of opinions or behaviors that one dislikes or disagrees with.
"He is very tolerant of other people's beliefs."
To allow or endure something unpleasant without interference.
"The teacher will not tolerate rude behavior."
a red or yellowish fruit that is typically eaten as a vegetable
"I added some tomato to the salad."
