英语词汇词典 | 单词含义、定义和示例
a person who spends as little money as possible; a miser
"The landlord was such a skinflint that he never repaired anything."
very thin; having little flesh or fat on the body
"The skinny cat looked like it hadn't eaten for days."
to omit or pass over something; to move lightly or quickly
"He decided to skip breakfast and go straight to work."
a short, humorous performance or piece of writing
"The students performed a funny skit at the event."
easily frightened or nervous; unpredictable
"The horse was too skittish to ride."
underhanded or dishonest behavior
"The politician was accused of financial skulduggery."
the bony structure that forms the head and protects the brain
"The archaeologists found an ancient human skull."
dishonest behavior or activities, often done secretly
"The election was full of political skullduggery."
a bright blue color like that of a clear sky
"Her sky-blue eyes sparkled in the sunlight."
a small brown bird known for singing while flying high in the sky
"The skylark sang beautifully as it soared above the meadow."
a very tall building of many stories
"The new skyscraper dominates the city's skyline."
a large, thick, flat piece of stone, concrete, or other hard material
"The workers laid a concrete slab for the foundation."
not tight, firm, or busy; lacking tension or activity
"Business is slack during the rainy season."
to make or become less tight, less active, or slower
"The driver slackened his speed as he approached the village."
Stony waste matter separated from metals during the smelting process.
"The factory dumped the slag near the river."
To satisfy thirst or desire.
"She drank cold water to slake her thirst."
to close or hit something with great force
"He slammed the door angrily after the argument."
The action of making false spoken statements damaging to a person's reputation.
"He sued the newspaper for slander."
very informal language that is usually spoken rather than written
"The teenagers used slang that their parents couldn't understand."
A particular point of view; to slope or lean in a particular direction.
"The article had a political slant."
To hit someone or something with the palm of the hand.
"He slapped the table in anger."
done too quickly and carelessly; hasty and careless
"The report was written in a slapdash manner, full of errors."
to cut or strike with a sharp object
"The cat slashed at the intruder with its claws."
a fine-grained rock used for roofing or writing; to schedule or designate for a task
"The meeting is slated for next Monday."
a woman who is untidy or slovenly in appearance or habits
"The house looked as if a slattern lived there."
the killing of animals for food; killing in large numbers violently
"The army slaughtered hundreds of enemy soldiers."
a person who is the legal property of another and is forced to work for them
"The abolitionist movement fought for the rights of slaves."
showing no originality; completely imitative or overly submissive
"His slavish devotion to tradition prevented any innovation."
morally low, dirty, or cheap in quality
"He avoided the sleazy nightclub downtown."
a vehicle for traveling over snow, often pulled by animals
"The children rode a sledge down the snowy hill."
smooth, shiny, and stylish
"She drove a sleek black sports car."
to rest in a state of reduced consciousness
"I usually sleep for eight hours every night."
Lack of adequate sleep, which has negative effects on physical and mental health
"Sleep deprivation leads to cognitive decline and fatigue."
a person or thing that sleeps; something that unexpectedly succeeds
"The movie turned out to be a real sleeper hit."
A lazy, sluggish person.
"The sluggard refused to get out of bed even at noon."
A state of sleep; to sleep lightly or rest.
"The child slumbered peacefully through the night."
a poor urban area with substandard housing and squalid conditions
"The government is working to improve conditions in the slum."
A sliding gate for controlling the flow of water; to wash or rinse with water in large quantities.
"The workers sluiced the mud off the street after the heavy rain."
Lacking energy or alertness; slow-moving or inactive.
"He felt sluggish after eating a heavy meal."
Untidy or careless in appearance, habits, or work.
"His slovenly appearance made a bad impression at the interview."
To stand, sit, or move in a lazy or awkward way.
"He slouched in the chair, looking tired."
To shed or cast off (like dead skin); also a swampy or muddy area.
"The snake sloughed off its old skin."
Clever in a deceitful or cunning way.
"She gave him a sly smile."
