英语词汇词典 | 单词含义、定义和示例
insufficient in quantity; hard to find
"Water was scarce during the long drought."
hardly; barely; only just
"I could scarcely believe my eyes."
a situation where something is in short supply
"The scarcity of jobs forced many people to leave the town."
to frighten someone or make them feel afraid
"The loud noise scared the baby."
feeling afraid or worried
"She was scared of the dark."
a length of fabric worn around the neck or head for warmth, protection, or fashion
"She wrapped a warm scarf around her neck in the cold weather."
to make shallow cuts or scratches; to loosen the surface of soil
"The farmer scarified the soil before planting seeds."
a bright red color with a slightly orange tinge
"The scarlet roses in the garden looked magnificent in the morning light."
causing fear or making you feel frightened
"That horror movie was really scary."
severely critical; harshly scornful
"The critic wrote a scathing review of the movie."
to throw or spread things over a wide area in different directions
"The farmer scattered seeds across the field."
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."
a person who studies a particular subject or academic field
"The scholar presented a research paper on ancient civilizations."
Having or showing knowledge, learning, or devotion to academic study.
"She wrote a scholarly article on medieval literature."
an award or grant to support a student's education
"She received a scholarship to study abroad."
Relating to schools, education, or academic learning.
"The school organizes scholastic competitions every year."
An institution for educating children; also a group of people sharing the same ideas or discipline.
"The children walked to school together."
the systematic study of the structure and behavior of the physical and natural world
"Science has made incredible advancements in medicine."
A region or area lacking in scientific development, research facilities, or educational institutions.
"J.C. Bose thrived in a science-desert."
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."
to sparkle or shine brightly; to emit flashes of light
"The diamond ring scintillated under the bright lights."
brilliantly clever, exciting, or sparkling
"Her scintillating conversation kept everyone entertained."
pretentious show of superficial knowledge
"His speech was full of sciolism, impressing no one."
The ability to control one's emotions, behavior, and desires in order to obtain some reward, or avoid some punishment, typically in the longer term.
"Self-control is important for maintaining a balanced life."
Reliance on one's own powers and resources rather than those of others; independence.
"Self-reliance helps build confidence."
The quality of being calm and confident and in control of one's emotions; composure.
"His self-possession during the crisis was remarkable."
The act of allowing oneself to enjoy pleasures or desires excessively.
"His weekend of self-indulgence included eating sweets and watching movies nonstop."
confidence in one's own worth or abilities; self-respect
"Building self-esteem takes time and consistent effort."
not drawing attention to oneself; modest
"Despite his success, he remained self-effacing and humble."
The ability to control one's feelings and overcome one's weaknesses; the ability to pursue what one thinks is right despite temptations to abandon it.
"Self-discipline is essential for achieving long-term goals."
Excessively preoccupied with oneself and one’s own thoughts, feelings, or interests.
"He was too self-absorbed to notice his friend's distress."
Characterized by careful choice; choosing only the best or most suitable.
"She is very selective about the clothes she buys."
a person's essential being that distinguishes them from others, especially considered as the object of introspection or reflexive action
"She has a strong sense of self."
The act of belittling or humiliating oneself.
"His constant self-abasement made others uncomfortable."
A feeling of pride and confidence in oneself; self-worth.
"She refused to compromise her self-respect by accepting unfair treatment."
The practice of affirming one's own worthiness and value as an individual.
"Daily self-affirmation can boost your confidence."
