英语词汇词典 | 单词含义、定义和示例
Having or showing good manners; properly raised.
"She is a well-bred young lady with excellent manners."
a very large marine mammal that lives in the ocean
"We saw a huge whale swimming near the boat."
a person who desires happiness or success for another
"Many well-wishers came to congratulate her on her graduation."
the health, happiness, and fortunes of a person or group
"The government provides welfare to low-income families."
a machine for washing clothes and other textiles
"The washing machine broke down and needs repair."
a cereal plant whose grain is used to make flour for bread and other foods
"Farmers harvested the wheat in early summer."
A written guarantee given by a manufacturer or seller promising to repair or replace a product if necessary within a specified period.
"The laptop comes with a two-year warranty."
Causing one to feel tired or bored.
"The long and wearisome lecture put the students to sleep."
a long body of water curling into an arched form and breaking on the shore
"The waves crashed against the rocks during the storm."
the fourth day of the week, following Tuesday and preceding Thursday
"The meeting has been scheduled for Wednesday afternoon."
a clear, colorless, odorless, and tasteless liquid that is essential for life
"We need to drink water to stay hydrated."
a statement or event that tells you of a possible danger or problem
"The warning sign was clearly visible on the road."
a small bird that builds elaborate woven nests from grass and twigs
"The weaver bird skillfully constructs its intricate nest."
Electronic devices that can be worn on the body, typically incorporating smart technology for monitoring health or providing information.
"Wearable devices help monitor heart rate and physical activity."
having a great deal of money, resources, or assets
"He became wealthy after investing in real estate."
occurring or done every week
"We have a weekly meeting on Mondays."
a wild plant growing where it is not wanted, especially among crops; to remove such plants
"She spent the afternoon weeding the garden."
a small wave or ripple on the surface of water or another medium
"The pond was disturbed only by the tiny wavelets caused by the breeze."
a cylinder of wax with a wick through it that burns to give light
"We lit a wax candle during the power outage."
a large white or green gourd with waxy skin, commonly used in Asian cooking
"The wax gourd soup is very nutritious and helps with digestion."
a marriage ceremony, especially considered as including the associated celebrations
"They are planning a wedding in the summer."
feeling or showing extreme tiredness, especially as a result of exertion or lack of sleep
"After the long journey, she felt weary and wanted to rest."
Lacking determination or courage; easily frightened or yielding.
"The leader was criticized for being weak-kneed in the face of opposition."
An event or period marking a turning point in a situation; also refers to a ridge dividing two drainage areas.
"The independence movement was a watershed in the nation's history."
a waterbird with dark plumage that lives near ponds and wetlands
"The water hen swam gracefully across the pond."
having a moderate degree of heat
"The warm sunlight made the room feel cozy."
a state of being weak; a flaw or shortcoming in character or structure
"His main weakness is his lack of patience."
a person whose job is to wash clothes and linens for others
"The washer man collected dirty clothes from every household in the village."
lacking physical strength or energy
"She felt weak after the long run."
a measure of how heavy something is
"The weight of the package was 10 kilograms."
a period of seven days
"I will finish the project by the end of the week."
aquatic plant with edible white crisp tubers
"Water chestnuts add a nice crunch to stir-fry dishes."
the direction to the left of the north and to the right of the south, typically associated with the sunset
"The sun sets in the west."
used for emphasis after a negative statement to mean 'at all'
"She has no interest in the matter whatsoever."
a young offspring of a dog or other carnivorous mammal; sometimes used to mean an impudent young person
"The farmer found a wolf whelp hiding near the barn."
to measure how heavy something is
"The shopkeeper weighed the fruits before selling them."
conducting oneself in a proper and polite manner; showing good manners
"The children were well-behaved during the ceremony."
to greet someone in a friendly way
"They welcomed us with open arms at the party."
The sky, the heavens, or the upper air.
"The eagle soared high into the welkin."
the sport or activity of lifting heavy weights to build strength and muscle
"Weightlifting requires discipline, proper technique, and consistent training."
used to ask for information about something
"What is your name?"
A raised mark on the skin, usually from a blow or allergic reaction.
"He had a red welt on his arm after the bee sting."
suggesting something supernatural or very strange; unusual
"The movie had a weird ending that nobody expected."
The practice of protecting a building and its interior from the elements.
"The house underwent weatherization to improve energy efficiency."
