英语词汇词典 | 单词含义、定义和示例
to force liquid, especially saliva, out of the mouth
"He spat on the ground in anger."
a desire to hurt, annoy, or offend someone
"She refused the gift out of spite."
an organ in the body that produces lymphocytes and filters blood; also refers to bad temper or spite
"He vented his spleen on his coworkers after the meeting."
magnificent; excellent; very impressive
"The castle looked splendid in the sunset."
bad-tempered, irritable, spiteful
"His splenetic remarks offended everyone in the room."
to join two pieces of rope, film, or other material by weaving or attaching them together
"The technician spliced the two wires to restore the connection."
A rigid device used to support and immobilize a broken or injured body part.
"The doctor applied a splint to stabilize the patient's broken arm."
to divide or separate into parts or groups
"He split the log in two with an axe."
to damage or ruin something
"The rain spoiled the outdoor event."
A person who ruins other people's enjoyment or fun.
"Don't be a spoilsport and let us enjoy the party."
the rate at which something moves or happens
"The car was moving at high speed."
To make something shorter in length, duration, or extent
"She decided to shorten her speech to fit the time limit."
A fault or failure to meet a certain standard; deficiencies.
"Institutional shortcomings affect student behavior negatively."
a fault or failure to meet a certain standard; a deficiency
"Despite his many talents, he has some shortcomings."
a state or situation in which something needed cannot be obtained in sufficient amounts
"There is a shortage of skilled workers in the industry."
lasting for or involving a short period of time
"They offered a short-term loan to help the business."
quick to lose one's temper; easily angered
"She became short-tempered when the traffic made her late for the meeting."
lacking foresight or consideration for the future; myopic
"His short-sighted decision to quit school early affected his career prospects."
the land along the edge of a sea, lake, or other large body of water
"We walked along the shore of the lake."
worn or faded from being displayed in a shop; no longer fresh or original
"The shopworn shoes were sold at a discount."
the activity of going to shops to buy things
"She spent the afternoon shopping for clothes."
a place where goods are sold to customers
"I need to go to the shop to buy some groceries."
the action of shooting a gun, camera, or similar device
"The shooting of the movie took several months."
to fire a bullet or arrow from a weapon; to take a photograph or film
"He learned how to shoot a bow and arrow."
a covering for the foot, typically made of leather, with a sturdy sole and heel
"She bought a new pair of shoes for the wedding."
badly made or done; of poor quality
"The contractor did a shoddy job on the repairs."
causing surprise or disbelief; startling
"The news of the accident was shocking to everyone."
a sudden upsetting or surprising event or experience
"The news of his sudden departure was a shock to everyone."
a large group of fish swimming together; a shallow place in water
"We saw a shoal of fish near the coast."
a piece of clothing worn on the upper body, usually with sleeves and a collar
"He wore a blue shirt to the party."
to avoid or neglect a duty or responsibility
"He always tries to shirk his responsibilities at work."
a place giving temporary protection from bad weather or danger
"They found shelter from the storm in the nearby barn."
a bundle of grain stalks laid lengthwise and tied together after reaping; a bundle of objects tied together
"The farmer carried a sheaf of wheat on his shoulder."
to cut the wool off a sheep or to cut something with sharp tools like scissors or shears
"The farmer will shear the sheep in the spring."
A large freshwater catfish with a broad flat head and long barbels
"The sheat-fish is one of the largest freshwater fish in South Asia."
to put a sword or knife back into its cover
"He quickly sheathed his sword after the duel."
to let something fall off naturally, such as leaves, hair, or tears
"Trees shed their leaves in autumn."
a farm animal with thick wool that is raised for its wool, meat, and milk
"The farmer keeps a large flock of sheep."
complete and utter; very steep or transparent
"The cliff was a sheer drop into the sea."
a large piece of cloth or paper, typically used to cover or protect something
"I need a clean sheet to cover the bed."
a flat surface used for storing or displaying things, typically fixed to a wall or inside a cabinet
"I placed the books on the shelf next to the window."
the hard outer covering of a mollusk or a crustacean, or something similar
"She picked up a beautiful seashell on the beach."
reflecting light; bright and polished; glossy
"The shiny new car caught everyone's attention."
To shine with a soft, wavering light.
"The lake shimmered under the moonlight."
to give out a bright light or glow
"The sun will shine brightly tomorrow."
Lacking ambition or the ability to accomplish anything; lazy and unmotivated.
"He was seen as a shiftless young man with no goals."
a large boat used for travel or transporting goods across water
"The ship set sail across the ocean."
