英语词汇词典 | 单词含义、定义和示例
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 female sibling; a girl or woman in relation to other children of her parents
"My sister is coming to visit us next week."
A hot, dry wind blowing from North Africa across the Mediterranean to southern Europe.
"The sirocco made the city unbearably hot and dusty."
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 cavity within a bone or tissue, especially those in the bones of the face connected with the nasal cavities.
"He suffered from a sinus infection that caused headaches."
Having many curves, bends, or turns; winding.
"The hikers followed a sinuous path through the forest."
The quality or state of being winding, curving, or having many turns.
"The sinuosity of the river made navigation challenging."
free from sin; pure and innocent; without moral fault
"The innocent child appeared sinless in her pure white dress."
Giving the impression that something harmful or evil is happening or will happen.
"The abandoned house had a sinister atmosphere."
Remarkable, extraordinary; or grammatical form referring to one person or thing.
"She has a singular talent for painting."
a person who sings, especially professionally
"The singer performed on stage last night."
To burn something superficially or lightly, especially at the edges.
"The fire singed his eyebrows."
to make musical sounds with the voice, typically in a tune
"She loves to sing in the choir."
Lean and muscular; strong and tough.
"The athlete had a sinewy build that showed his strength."
A tendon; figuratively, the source of strength, power, or resilience.
"The sinews in his arms stood out as he lifted the heavy box."
a position requiring little or no work but giving financial benefit or status
"He was given a sinecure at the university as a reward for his loyalty."
the quality of being free from pretense or deceit; honesty
"His sincerity in apologizing was evident to everyone."
with genuine feelings; honestly and truly
"I sincerely hope you recover soon."
genuine and honest; free from pretense or deceit
"She gave a sincere apology for her mistake."
from a particular time in the past until now
"I have known her since childhood."
occurring or done at the same time
"The two speakers began talking simultaneously."
a governor of a province in ancient Persia; also used figuratively for a subordinate ruler
"The king appointed a satrap to oversee the distant province."
The state or process that occurs when no more of something can be absorbed, combined with, or added.
"Saturation of the market leads to a decrease in product demand."
The day of the week between Friday and Sunday; traditionally the sixth day of the week
"We are going to the beach on Saturday."
slow and gloomy in mood
"His saturnine expression made everyone in the room uncomfortable."
a creature from Greek mythology depicted as a lustful being, often half-man and half-goat; by extension, a lecherous man
"In the museum mural, a satyr plays the panpipes while dancing in the woods."
a liquid or semi-liquid substance used to add flavor to food
"She added some tomato sauce to the pasta."
Boldly rude, cheeky, or playfully disrespectful.
"The child gave a saucy reply to his teacher."
pretentious show of superficial knowledge
"His speech was full of sciolism, impressing no one."
fierce, violent, or uncontrolled; cruel or brutal
"The storm brought savage winds that tore branches from the trees."
a grassy plain with scattered trees, typical of tropical and subtropical regions
"Giraffes browsed on acacia trees across the wide savanna."
a learned person, especially a distinguished scientist or scholar; sometimes used in the phrase ‘savant syndrome’ for someone with exceptional abilities alongside developmental differences
"The conference keynote was delivered by a linguistic savant who studies endangered languages."
Having practical knowledge and the ability to make good judgments.
"She is a tech-savvy entrepreneur."
a wind musical instrument with a curved metal body and a single reed mouthpiece
"The jazz musician played a beautiful solo on his saxophone."
a person who saws wood, especially as an occupation
"The skilled sawyer cut the logs into planks."
The tiny particles of wood produced by sawing or sanding.
"The floor was covered with sawdust from the carpentry work."
flattering or wheedling talk; soft soap
"His sawder couldn't convince anyone of his sincerity."
The ability to act or speak appropriately in social situations; polished social skills.
"She handled the delicate situation with remarkable savoir-faire."
the process of saving money or resources for future use
"Her saving habits helped her afford the new car."
Money that is kept for future use or investment.
"Many people invest their savings in real estate."
