英语词汇词典 | 单词含义、定义和示例
quick to lose one's temper; easily angered
"She became short-tempered when the traffic made her late for the meeting."
lasting for or involving a short period of time
"They offered a short-term loan to help the business."
a state or situation in which something needed cannot be obtained in sufficient amounts
"There is a shortage of skilled workers in the industry."
a fault or failure to meet a certain standard; a deficiency
"Despite his many talents, he has some shortcomings."
A fault or failure to meet a certain standard; deficiencies.
"Institutional shortcomings affect student behavior negatively."
To make something shorter in length, duration, or extent
"She decided to shorten her speech to fit the time limit."
To remove the outer covering, such as the husk of corn or shell of shellfish.
"She learned how to shuck oysters quickly."
Directed to the side; indirect, furtive, or not straightforward.
"She gave him a sidelong glance across the room."
Informal or secondary conversations that occur outside the main agenda of a formal meeting.
"Sideline discussions often lead to agreements."
An activity done in addition to one's main job or area of work.
"The sideline discussions led to mutual understanding."
a position to the left or right of something
"The store is on the side of the road."
the state of being ill; a disease or illness
"She took time off work due to sickness."
weak and unhealthy; prone to illness; appearing weak or pale
"The sickly child needed extra care and attention."
a tool with a curved metal blade and short handle used for cutting grain crops
"The farmer harvested wheat using a traditional sickle."
Prophetic, mysterious, or cryptic in meaning.
"The old woman gave a sibylline warning about the future."
Each of two or more children or offspring having one or both parents in common.
"Siblings are usually placed on the same level in a family tree."
A brother or sister.
"She has three siblings, two brothers and one sister."
To pronounce with a hissing sound.
"The actor sibilated his lines for dramatic effect."
Making or characterized by a hissing sound.
"The word 'snake' starts with a sibilant sound."
A hissing or hushing sound, especially in speech with 's' or 'sh'.
"The poet used sibilance to create a soft, hissing effect in the verse."
a person, especially a lawyer, who uses unscrupulous or dishonest methods
"The businessman was exposed as a shyster who cheated clients."
Being reserved or nervous around other people.
"The child was too shy to speak in class."
a vehicle or craft that travels regularly between two places.
"The airport shuttle runs every 30 minutes."
to close something, especially a door or window
"Please shut the door before you leave."
to move or turn aside; to push or divert from one track to another
"The train was shunted onto a different track."
to deliberately avoid or stay away from someone or something
"He was shunned by his colleagues after the scandal."
to tremble or shake suddenly, often due to fear, cold, or strong emotion
"She shuddered at the thought of walking alone in the dark forest."
a small mouse-like animal; also a woman with a bad temper
"The play describes a strong-willed woman as a shrew."
a short garment worn on the lower half of the body that covers each leg separately, usually above the knees.
"He wore a pair of blue shorts to the beach."
used to indicate obligation or duty
"You should study for your exams."
the upper joint of the human arm and the part of the body to which it is attached
"He hurt his shoulder while lifting weights."
to say something very loudly
"He shouted at the top of his lungs to get their attention."
to push someone or something roughly
"He shoved the box into the corner."
a tool with a broad flat blade and long handle used for digging and moving earth, snow, or other materials
"He grabbed a shovel to clear the snow from the driveway."
An angelic being associated with light and purity, often depicted as a high-ranking angel in Christian theology.
"The stained-glass window depicted a seraph with outstretched wings."
to tear or cut something into small pieces
"She shredded the old documents before throwing them away."
A place regarded as holy, often associated with a saint or deity.
"Thousands of pilgrims visit the shrine each year."
To raise and lower the shoulders to express uncertainty or indifference.
"He shrugged when asked about the missing file."
to cover or hide; to wrap in cloth
"The mountain peak was shrouded in mist."
To become dry, wrinkled, and smaller due to lack of moisture.
"The flowers shriveled under the hot sun."
The process of becoming smaller in size, amount, or value.
"The company reported a shrinkage in profits this quarter."
to become smaller in size, amount, or value.
"The sweater may shrink after washing."
High-pitched and piercing in sound.
"The shrill whistle startled everyone in the room."
having sharp judgment and practical intelligence
"She made a shrewd investment in real estate."
to make a loud, high-pitched cry
"She shrieked when she saw the spider."
