英语词汇词典 | 单词含义、定义和示例
Additional, completing, or enhancing something else.
"The teacher gave supplementary materials to help the students prepare for exams."
Humbly or earnestly asking for something, especially from a person in authority.
"The suppliant man begged for mercy at the king's feet."
A person who humbly or earnestly asks for something, usually from a person of authority.
"The temple was filled with supplicants seeking blessings."
To ask for something earnestly or humbly, often in a religious context.
"The villagers supplicated the gods for rain during the drought."
a person or company that provides goods or services
"The supplier delivered the products on time."
to give assistance or help to someone or something
"They always support each other during difficult times."
a person who supports someone or something
"She is a strong supporter of the local animal shelter."
Giving assistance to; helping to bear the weight of something.
"Supporting education initiatives helps reduce child labour."
providing encouragement or emotional help to someone
"She was very supportive during my difficult times."
to assume or believe something is true without proof
"I suppose she will be here soon."
generally believed or assumed, but not necessarily true
"This is the supposed solution to the problem."
used to show that something is believed or claimed to be true, though it may not be
"He is supposedly the best player on the team."
An assumption or belief that something is true without certain proof.
"His plan was based on the supposition that the market would recover quickly."
Based on assumption rather than fact; not genuine or authentic.
"The story turned out to be supposititious, with no evidence to support it."
to forcibly put an end to something; to restrain or hold back an action, feeling, or development
"The government tried to suppress the protest."
capable of being restrained, controlled, or prevented
"The symptoms of the disease are suppressible with medication."
the act of forcibly stopping something or holding back feelings or actions
"The suppression of free speech led to protests."
to form or discharge pus, usually as a result of infection
"The wound began to suppurate after a few days."
beyond the physical or ordinary world; transcendent
"The monk spoke of supramundane peace beyond material life."
the state of being supreme; highest authority or power
"The country established naval supremacy in the region."
highest in rank or authority
"He is the supreme leader of the country."
a temporary or final ending or stopping of something
"The noise finally came to a surcease after midnight."
an additional charge or payment added to the usual cost
"The airline ticket had a fuel surcharge added to it."
Confident about something; without doubt.
"I am sure that he will succeed."
used to emphasize that something is definitely true or certain
"Surely, he must know about the meeting."
a person who takes responsibility for another's performance of an undertaking, such as appearing in court or paying a debt
"The landlord required a surety before renting the apartment."
the outermost layer or boundary of something
"The surface of the water was calm."
an excessive amount of something
"There was a surfeit of food at the festival."
to move suddenly and powerfully forward or upward
"The crowd surged forward when the gates opened."
a doctor who performs medical operations
"The surgeon performed a complex heart operation."
relating to or involving surgery
"She underwent surgical treatment to repair the damage."
The act of temporarily stopping something; also refers to a system in vehicles that absorbs shock.
"The player received a three-game suspension for misconduct."
the state of continuing to live or exist, typically in difficult conditions
"Survival in the wild can be a challenging experience."
To continue to live or exist after a difficult event or situation.
"He managed to survive the storm."
a person who survives, especially in difficult conditions
"The survivors of the shipwreck were rescued after several days."
The state of being easily influenced, harmed, or affected by something.
"His susceptibility to colds increases during the winter."
Likely or liable to be influenced or harmed by a particular thing.
"Children are more susceptible to infections."
To temporarily stop something from being active or valid.
"The company decided to suspend his membership."
Temporarily not allowed, stopped, or hanging.
"He was suspended from school for a week."
A state of mental uncertainty, anxiety, or excitement about what may happen next.
"The movie kept the audience in suspense until the very end."
able to continue over a long period without causing harm to the environment or using up resources
"We must adopt sustainable energy practices."
Methods or actions that can be maintained long-term without depleting resources or causing environmental harm
"Sustainable practices help reduce pollution."
Development that meets present needs without compromising the ability of future generations to meet their own needs.
"Eco-tourism contributes to sustainable development in local communities."
A method of working together that can be maintained over time without depleting resources or causing harm.
"A sustainable and collaborative approach is crucial for solving environmental problems."
Farming practices that meet current food needs while preserving environmental resources and maintaining the ability to produce food for future generations through ecologically sound methods.
"Sustainable agriculture practices protect the environment while ensuring food security."
To support, maintain, or keep something going over time.
"The team worked hard to sustain their success."
a feeling or belief that someone has done something wrong or illegal
"He was arrested on suspicion of theft."
