英语词汇词典 | 单词含义、定义和示例
Characterized by displaced beats or rhythms, especially in music.
"The jazz piece had a syncopated rhythm that energized the crowd."
A group of individuals or organizations combined to promote a common interest or carry out a business venture.
"A syndicate of investors bought the struggling company."
a group of symptoms that occur together and characterize a condition or disease
"Down syndrome affects a person's physical and mental development."
The contraction of two adjacent vowels into a single syllable or the separation of liquid from a gel.
"The yogurt showed syneresis when liquid separated on top."
a weapon with a long metal blade used for fighting
"The knight drew his sword to defend the castle."
to prevent or restrain an action, idea, or emotion; to suffocate
"She tried to stifle a laugh during the serious meeting."
to suppress, hold back, or prevent something from happening
"He stifled a laugh during the serious meeting."
a mark of shame or disgrace associated with a particular circumstance or quality
"There is still a stigma around mental health issues in many societies."
to describe or regard someone as worthy of disgrace or disapproval
"People with certain illnesses are often unfairly stigmatized."
A small, thin, high-heeled shoe or a dagger with a slender blade.
"She wore elegant stiletto heels to the party."
not moving or making a sound
"The water was still, reflecting the sky."
Speech or writing that is stiff, unnatural, or overly formal.
"His speech sounded stilted and rehearsed."
A substance that raises levels of physiological or nervous activity in the body.
"Coffee is a common stimulant that helps people stay awake."
To encourage development, activity, or interest in something.
"The teacher used pictures to stimulate the students' imagination."
The action of arousing interest, enthusiasm, or excitement.
"Stimulation reduces stress and aids relaxation."
Things or events that evoke a specific functional reaction in an organ or tissue.
"Bright lights and loud noises are strong stimuli for the brain."
Something that causes a reaction, activity, or growth.
"The bonus acted as a stimulus for better performance."
to pierce with a sharp point; to cause sharp pain
"The bee stung him on his arm while he was gardening."
unwilling to spend or give; miserly
"He is too stingy to buy a gift for his friend."
to smell very unpleasant
"The garbage bin stinks in the hot sun."
a period of time spent doing a particular job or activity
"She did a short stint as a teacher before moving abroad."
to supply sparingly or with restrictions
"He never stinting his efforts to help the poor."
a fixed regular payment, usually for services or to cover living expenses
"The university provides a monthly stipend to its research students."
to cover a surface with numerous small dots or specks, often in drawing or painting
"The artist stippled the canvas to create a textured effect."
to demand or specify a condition in an agreement or contract
"The contract stipulates that payment must be made within 30 days."
to mix or move something in a circular motion, especially in liquid
"She stirred the soup to make sure it didn't burn."
a supply of goods kept for sale or use; to keep or fill with goods
"The shop stocks a wide variety of products."
a defensive barrier made of strong posts or timbers, often around a fort or prison
"The prisoners were kept inside the wooden stockade."
Dull, uninspired, or old-fashioned; also heavy and hard to digest when referring to food.
"The lecture was so stodgy that many students struggled to stay awake."
Showing little or no emotion, even in difficult situations.
"She remained stoic during the crisis, never showing fear or panic."
The endurance of pain or hardship without showing feelings or complaining.
"He faced the loss of his job with remarkable stoicism."
Calm, dependable, and showing little emotion or animation.
"Despite the chaos around him, he remained stolid and composed."
The internal organ in which food is digested; also to tolerate or endure something
"She couldn’t stomach the sight of violence."
Pain in the stomach or abdominal area
"I have a stomach ache after eating too much."
a hard, naturally occurring mineral material found in the earth
"He threw a stone into the lake."
To delay or block progress by refusing to cooperate or answer
"The witness tried to stonewall during the investigation."
To bend one's body forward and downward; also a small porch or staircase at the entrance of a house
"He had to stoop to pick up the coin."
The act of stopping or ceasing; a halt in operation or activity
"The sudden stoppage of the train caused delays for all passengers."
Coming to a halt or pause.
"The ship is stopping at the Falkland Islands."
the action or method of storing something for future use
"The warehouse offers plenty of storage space."
relating to the identification of long-term or overall aims and interests and the means of achieving them
"His strategic thinking helped the company grow."
arranged or classified in layers or strata
"Society in the past was highly stratified based on class and wealth."
a plan of action designed to achieve a long-term or overall aim
"They developed a new strategy to increase sales."
A plan of action designed to achieve a long-term or overall aim.
"Effective strategies ensure success."
Deep understanding and wisdom gained through careful analysis for planning purposes.
"Strategic insights guide policymaking."
unusual or not normal
"It was strange to see him at the party after so long."
