英语词汇词典 | 单词含义、定义和示例
A gesture, action, or sound conveying information or instructions.
"Signals from deep space were detected last week."
a person's name written by themselves, often as a form of identification or authorization
"She signed the contract with her elegant signature."
the quality of being important, meaningful, or worthy of attention
"The significance of the discovery was recognized worldwide."
important, meaningful, or having a noticeable effect
"The company made a significant investment in new technology."
in a way that is large or important enough to have an effect
"The economy has significantly improved over the last decade."
the meaning or sense conveyed by a word, action, or symbol
"The signification of the gesture was misunderstood."
the absence of sound or noise
"The silence in the room was deafening."
not speaking or making noise
"The room was silent as everyone waited for the announcement."
a fine, smooth fabric made from the threads produced by silkworms
"The dress was made of pure silk."
fabric made from natural fibers produced by silkworms
"The bride wore a beautiful dress made of silk cloth."
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."
The quality or state of being similar; resemblance or likeness.
"There is a striking similitude between the two paintings."
to smile in a silly, self-conscious, or affected way
"She simpered at his compliment, clearly embarrassed."
easy to understand or do; not complicated
"The instructions were simple and easy to follow."
a foolish or gullible person
"They treated him like a simpleton who could not understand anything complex."
the quality of being simple; lack of complexity or intricacy
"The beauty of the design lies in its simplicity."
to make something easier to understand or do
"The teacher simplified the lesson for the younger students."
treating complex issues as if they were much simpler than they really are
"His explanation was too simplistic and ignored key details."
in a clear and easy to understand manner
"She explained the concept simply and clearly."
an image or representation of someone or something; a superficial likeness
"The statue was only a simulacrum of the ancient god."
to imitate the appearance, character, or behavior of something; to pretend or reproduce conditions artificially
"The pilot had to simulate an emergency landing during training."
Artificially created to look real but not actually real.
"The pilot trained in a simulated flight environment."
the physical dimensions, proportions, or magnitude of something
"This shirt is too small in size for me."
A device that makes a loud prolonged sound as a signal or warning; in mythology, a creature that lures sailors with enchanting songs.
"The police car passed with its siren blaring."
A hot, dry wind blowing from North Africa across the Mediterranean to southern Europe.
"The sirocco made the city unbearably hot and dusty."
a female sibling; a girl or woman in relation to other children of her parents
"My sister is coming to visit us next week."
The relationship between sisters, or a community of women united by shared experiences or goals.
"The feminist movement created a strong sense of sisterhood among women."
a traditional Indian stringed musical instrument with a long neck and resonating body
"The sitar creates beautiful ragas in Indian classical music."
a location or place, often used for a specific purpose, such as a construction site or a website
"The construction site is ready for the next phase of the project."
located in a particular place or position
"The hotel is situated near the beach."
a set of circumstances or state of affairs at a particular time
"The situation at work became difficult after the new policies were introduced."
the number 6
"There are six apples on the table."
coming after the fifth in order, position, or rank
"He finished the race in sixth place."
a small, light boat usually for one person
"The fisherman paddled his skiff across the lake."
not thorough or detailed; suspicious or unsafe
"The details of the project were still sketchy."
a simple, rough drawing or outline
"He made a quick sketch of the landscape."
having or showing skill; expert and accomplished
"The skilful surgeon performed the operation with great precision."
the imitation of a situation or process
"The simulation helped the students understand the complex theory."
