英语词汇词典 | 单词含义、定义和示例
acceptable; meeting requirements; adequate
"The test results were satisfactory."
Pleased or content with what has been achieved or received.
"He felt satisfied after finishing his project."
to meet the expectations, needs, or desires of someone
"The manager's explanation satisfied all of our concerns."
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."
To keep safe, to rescue, or to store for future use.
"She managed to save enough money for a new bike."
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."
The ability to act or speak appropriately in social situations; polished social skills.
"She handled the delicate situation with remarkable savoir-faire."
To enjoy something completely, especially by dwelling on it.
"He savored every bite of the delicious cake."
Having a pleasant salty or spicy taste; morally acceptable.
"The restaurant serves a variety of savory dishes."
Having practical knowledge and the ability to make good judgments.
"She is a tech-savvy entrepreneur."
flattering or wheedling talk; soft soap
"His sawder couldn't convince anyone of his sincerity."
The tiny particles of wood produced by sawing or sanding.
"The floor was covered with sawdust from the carpentry work."
a person who saws wood, especially as an occupation
"The skilled sawyer cut the logs into planks."
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 studies a particular subject or academic field
"The scholar presented a research paper on ancient civilizations."
Spread irregularly or widely in different directions.
"The toys were scattered all over the floor."
to search through waste or discarded material to find useful items
"The children scavenged for food in the garbage dump."
an animal or person that feeds on dead or discarded material
"Vultures are natural scavengers that clean up the environment."
a possible situation or sequence of events
"The company prepared for the worst-case scenario."
the natural features of a landscape; the painted background used on a theater stage
"The mountain scenery was breathtakingly beautiful."
a distinctive smell, especially a pleasant one
"The scent of roses filled the garden."
having doubts; not easily convinced; questioning the truth of something
"Many scientists remain sceptical about the new theory."
pleasure derived from another person's misfortune
"He felt a sense of schadenfreude when his rival failed."
a plan for carrying out a process or task, showing the time and sequence of actions
"I have a busy schedule for today."
a simplified or symbolic representation of a system or plan
"The engineer showed a schematic of the electrical circuit."
a plan or arrangement, especially one that is secret or dishonest
"They devised a scheme to cheat investors."
A division or split between strongly opposed parties, often in religion or organizations.
"The schism in the church led to the formation of two separate groups."
to sparkle or shine brightly; to emit flashes of light
"The diamond ring scintillated under the bright lights."
relating to or based on science
"The scientific community is working to find a cure for cancer."
a person who conducts scientific research or experiments
"The scientist made a groundbreaking discovery in physics."
A tiny trace or spark of a specified quality or feeling.
"There wasn’t a scintilla of doubt in her mind."
A region or area lacking in scientific development, research facilities, or educational institutions.
"J.C. Bose thrived in a science-desert."
brilliantly clever, exciting, or sparkling
"Her scintillating conversation kept everyone entertained."
The salt content of soil or water, typically measured as a concentration.
"The salinity of the ocean varies depending on depth and location."
