英语词汇词典 | 单词含义、定义和示例
a layer or level of material, or a social class in society
"The upper stratum of society enjoyed privileges not available to others."
a thin tube for sucking up liquids; dried stalks of grain plants
"She drank the juice through a straw."
a small red heart-shaped fruit with tiny seeds on the surface and sweet taste
"I love eating fresh strawberries with cream during summer."
to move away from the correct path or go off course; a person or animal that has wandered off; something that is not where it belongs
"The dog strayed from the yard and got lost."
a long, thin line or mark; to move very quickly in a specified direction
"Lightning streaked across the night sky."
a small, narrow river or flow of water
"The children played by the stream near the forest."
a small stream; a tiny brook or rivulet
"A streamlet flowed through the meadow."
To make something more efficient by simplifying or eliminating unnecessary steps.
"The company is streamlining its processes."
The process of making an organization or system more efficient by simplifying or eliminating unnecessary steps
"Streamlining processes can significantly reduce operational costs."
To extend across or form an angle at a particular point, often used in geometry.
"The arc subtends a 60-degree angle at the center of the circle."
to redirect strong emotions or desires into socially acceptable activities or channels
"She sublimated her anger into painting beautiful landscapes."
of such excellence or beauty as to inspire great admiration or awe
"The view from the mountain top was simply sublime."
below the threshold of conscious perception but still influencing behavior or feelings
"The advertisement contained subliminal messages to influence consumers."
situated or applied under the tongue
"The doctor prescribed a sublingual tablet for faster absorption."
a warship designed to operate underwater
"The submarine stayed submerged for several weeks."
to put under water or cover with liquid
"The floodwaters threatened to submerge the village."
the act or process of being submerged or going underwater
"The submergence of coastal areas is a major concern due to rising sea levels."
capable of being submerged; a small underwater craft
"The scientists explored the deep ocean using a submersible."
the state of being under water
"The submersion of the fields lasted for several days after the heavy rain."
the act of yielding to authority or presenting something for consideration
"Her submission of the report was appreciated by the manager."
ready to conform to the authority or will of others; meekly obedient or passive
"She was too submissive to challenge her boss's unfair decision."
to present or deliver something formally or for approval
"Please submit your report by the end of the day."
the act of submitting something, especially a document for consideration or approval
"The contractor sent the submittal to the client for approval."
lower in rank or position; to treat as less important
"He manages ten subordinates in his department."
to bribe or induce someone unlawfully to perform an act, especially to commit perjury
"The lawyer was accused of trying to suborn a witness."
a legal document ordering someone to attend court; to summon someone with such a document
"The witness received a subpoena to appear in court next week."
to pay to receive a service regularly; to agree with or support something
"I subscribe to several online magazines."
a person who receives or subscribes to a service, magazine, or service
"She is a subscriber to the monthly magazine."
the action of subscribing to something
"I paid for a subscription to the online learning platform."
coming after something in time; following
"His subsequent success surprised everyone."
at a later time; afterward
"He failed his exam and subsequently had to retake it."
the condition of being too willing to obey or serve others
"His subservience to authority annoyed his colleagues."
prepared to obey others unquestioningly; less important than something else
"She was too subservient to challenge his decision."
to become less intense, violent, or severe; to sink or fall to a lower level
"After the storm, the floodwaters began to subside."
a company controlled by a larger company; serving to assist or supplement something
"The multinational owns a subsidiary in Bangladesh."
The action of supporting an organization or activity financially.
"The government's subsidization of agriculture helped farmers."
A sum of money granted by the government or a public body to help support an industry or reduce the cost of goods or services.
"The government provided a subsidy to farmers to support crop production."
To maintain or support oneself, especially at a minimal level.
"Many villagers still subsist on fishing and farming."
The action or fact of maintaining or supporting oneself, especially at a minimal level.
"The family relied on subsistence farming to survive."
a particular kind of matter with uniform properties
"The substance of the matter was highly controversial."
Of considerable importance, size, or worth.
"She received a substantial raise after the successful project."
A significant, considerable, and meaningful effect or influence.
"Substantial impact is possible even with a few hours of volunteering."
to a great extent or degree
"The new policy has substantially improved working conditions."
To provide evidence to support or prove the truth of something.
"The lawyer worked to substantiate the claims with solid evidence."
Having a firm basis in reality; important, meaningful, or considerable.
"The company made substantive changes to its policy."
to replace something with another thing
"He will substitute for me while I'm on vacation."
the action of replacing someone or something with another
"The substitution of the old system with the new one was difficult."
To include or absorb something into a larger group or category.
"Minor details were subsumed under the main topic."
of the type previously mentioned or specified
"I have never seen such a beautiful painting."
Juicy or full of juice; also refers to a plant with thick, fleshy leaves adapted to storing water.
"The steak was so succulent that everyone enjoyed it."
