英语词汇词典 | 单词含义、定义和示例
A tenth part of one’s income or produce, often given as a religious offering.
"He gave a tithe of his earnings to the church."
a small piece of tasty food; a small interesting piece of information
"She served delicious titbits at the party."
Of exceptional strength, size, or power.
"The company made titanic efforts to expand into new markets."
a piece of soft absorbent paper or fabric
"She used a tissue to wipe her nose."
causing someone to feel exhausted or in need of rest
"The long journey was extremely tiring."
Causing one to feel bored, annoyed, or tired.
"The long meeting became very tiresome."
Showing great effort or energy without becoming tired.
"She worked tirelessly to complete the project on time."
in need of rest or sleep
"I feel so tired after the long journey."
a rubber covering around a wheel
"The car’s tire burst on the highway."
a long, angry, or critical speech
"The manager launched into a tirade about poor performance."
of the highest quality; excellent; in perfect condition
"The car is in tiptop condition."
slightly drunk
"She felt tipsy after just one glass of wine."
to drink alcohol, especially regularly or in small amounts
"He likes to tipple at the local pub after work."
a slight shade or variation of a color
"The walls were painted white with a slight blue tint."
to make small adjustments or repairs to something, often experimentally or imperfectly
"He likes to tinker with old radios in his garage."
a slight trace of something; a medicine made by dissolving a drug in alcohol
"There was a tincture of sadness in her smile."
a slight added color, flavor, or feeling; to add a slight amount of color or quality
"Her voice was tinged with sadness."
unwilling to spend money; stingy
"He is so tightfisted that he refuses to tip at restaurants."
in a way that is firm and difficult to move or open
"She held the baby tightly in her arms."
a person who is unwilling to spend money; a miser
"Everyone calls him a tightwad because he never buys gifts."
an adult female tiger
"The powerful tigress hunted silently through the jungle."
a freshwater fish native to Africa, widely farmed for food due to its mild taste and fast growth
"Tilapia fish is one of the most commonly farmed fish species worldwide."
a flat piece of baked clay or other material used for covering roofs, floors, or walls
"The kitchen floor is covered with ceramic tiles."
The preparation of land for growing crops.
"Excessive tillage can lead to soil erosion."
A lever used to steer a boat or a person who tills the soil.
"The sailor gripped the tiller firmly to keep the boat on course."
The physical condition of soil in relation to its suitability for planting crops.
"The farmer checked the soil's tilth before planting the seeds."
wood prepared for use in building and carpentry
"The house was built entirely from local timber."
The character or quality of a musical sound or voice as distinct from its pitch and intensity.
"Her voice had a warm timbre that soothed the audience."
a measured or measurable period during which an action, process, or condition exists or continues
"I don’t have enough time to finish the project."
The ability to plan and control time effectively to accomplish tasks efficiently.
"Effective time management improves productivity."
A time management method that involves dividing your day into blocks of time.
"Time blocking helps you stay focused."
showing or suffering from nervousness, fear, or lack of confidence
"The timorous student hesitated to ask the teacher a question."
the choice, judgment, or control of when something should be done
"Good timing is essential in business negotiations."
lack of courage or self-confidence
"His timidity kept him from speaking up during the meeting."
lacking courage or confidence; easily frightened
"The timid child hid behind his mother when strangers approached."
a schedule showing planned activities or events at particular times
"Please check the train timetable for departure times."
An automatic mechanism for activating a device at a preset time; a device that measures time intervals.
"He set the timer for 30 minutes to complete the task."
Done or occurring at a favorable or useful time; opportune.
"Her timely advice helped me avoid a big mistake."
Not affected by the passage of time or changes in fashion.
"The timeless beauty of the painting has captivated art lovers for generations."
to measure or record the duration or speed of something
"He timed the race with a stopwatch."
Worn or impaired by age; old and used many times.
"The timeworn house carried a sense of history and nostalgia."
a temporary or final ending or stopping of something
"The noise finally came to a surcease after midnight."
highest in rank or authority
"He is the supreme leader of the country."
the state of being supreme; highest authority or power
"The country established naval supremacy in the region."
beyond the physical or ordinary world; transcendent
"The monk spoke of supramundane peace beyond material life."
capable of being restrained, controlled, or prevented
"The symptoms of the disease are suppressible with medication."
