英语词汇词典 | 单词含义、定义和示例
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."
the killing of animals for food; killing in large numbers violently
"The army slaughtered hundreds of enemy soldiers."
a woman who is untidy or slovenly in appearance or habits
"The house looked as if a slattern lived there."
a fine-grained rock used for roofing or writing; to schedule or designate for a task
"The meeting is slated for next Monday."
to cut or strike with a sharp object
"The cat slashed at the intruder with its claws."
done too quickly and carelessly; hasty and careless
"The report was written in a slapdash manner, full of errors."
To hit someone or something with the palm of the hand.
"He slapped the table in anger."
A particular point of view; to slope or lean in a particular direction.
"The article had a political slant."
very informal language that is usually spoken rather than written
"The teenagers used slang that their parents couldn't understand."
The action of making false spoken statements damaging to a person's reputation.
"He sued the newspaper for slander."
to close or hit something with great force
"He slammed the door angrily after the argument."
To satisfy thirst or desire.
"She drank cold water to slake her thirst."
Stony waste matter separated from metals during the smelting process.
"The factory dumped the slag near the river."
to make or become less tight, less active, or slower
"The driver slackened his speed as he approached the village."
not tight, firm, or busy; lacking tension or activity
"Business is slack during the rainy season."
a large, thick, flat piece of stone, concrete, or other hard material
"The workers laid a concrete slab for the foundation."
a very tall building of many stories
"The new skyscraper dominates the city's skyline."
a small brown bird known for singing while flying high in the sky
"The skylark sang beautifully as it soared above the meadow."
a bright blue color like that of a clear sky
"Her sky-blue eyes sparkled in the sunlight."
dishonest behavior or activities, often done secretly
"The election was full of political skullduggery."
the bony structure that forms the head and protects the brain
"The archaeologists found an ancient human skull."
underhanded or dishonest behavior
"The politician was accused of financial skulduggery."
easily frightened or nervous; unpredictable
"The horse was too skittish to ride."
a short, humorous performance or piece of writing
"The students performed a funny skit at the event."
to omit or pass over something; to move lightly or quickly
"He decided to skip breakfast and go straight to work."
very thin; having little flesh or fat on the body
"The skinny cat looked like it hadn't eaten for days."
a person who spends as little money as possible; a miser
"The landlord was such a skinflint that he never repaired anything."
the outer layer of the body
"She has fair skin and bright blue eyes."
to use less of something than is necessary in order to save money or effort
"Don’t skimp on quality when buying a new laptop."
to move quickly over a surface or to read something quickly
"She skimmed through the report before the meeting."
The ability to do something well; expertise.
"Learning new skills can increase personal and professional growth."
having the ability, experience, or training to do something well
"She is a highly skilled surgeon with years of experience."
The quality or state of being similar; resemblance or likeness.
"There is a striking similitude between the two paintings."
the caterpillar of a moth that produces silk fibers used to make silk fabric
"Silkworms feed on mulberry leaves to produce silk."
made of silk; smooth and soft like silk
"She wore a beautiful silken dress to the party."
showing a lack of good sense; foolish or playful
"He made a silly mistake on the test."
Fine sand, clay, or other material carried by running water and deposited as a sediment.
"The river deposited layers of silt along its banks."
a shiny gray-white metal, often used for coins, jewelry, and decoration
"She wore a beautiful silver necklace for the party."
a large freshwater fish with silvery scales, commonly farmed for food
"Silver carp is widely cultivated in fish farms across Asia."
Relating to, resembling, or affecting apes or monkeys.
"The scientist studied the simian behavior of the chimpanzees."
Having a resemblance in appearance, character, or quantity, without being identical.
"The twins wore similar clothes to the party."
the state of being alike or having characteristics in common
"There is a strong similarity between the two paintings."
in a similar way
"Similarly, we can achieve success with dedication and hard work."
A figure of speech involving the comparison of one thing with another using 'like' or 'as'.
"She used a simile to describe her eyes as bright as stars."
an image or representation of someone or something; a superficial likeness
"The statue was only a simulacrum of the ancient god."
treating complex issues as if they were much simpler than they really are
"His explanation was too simplistic and ignored key details."
