英语词汇词典 | 单词含义、定义和示例
a cylindrical tool used for rolling out dough or pastry
"Roll the dough flat with a rolling pin."
relating to Rome or its people; a citizen of ancient Rome
"The Roman Empire influenced much of modern civilization."
a feeling of love, especially one that is exciting and mysterious
"Their romance began during a summer trip to Paris."
related to or involving love or feelings of love
"He wrote her a romantic letter for their anniversary."
to play or move in a lively, carefree, and energetic way
"The children romped happily in the garden."
a musical composition with a recurring leading theme
"The pianist ended the recital with a lively rondo."
a crucifix, especially one positioned above the entrance to the chancel of a church
"The old church displayed a carved rood above the altar."
the top covering of a building or vehicle
"The roof of the house needs to be repaired."
a place where rooks or other birds breed and nest in colonies
"We saw a rookery full of noisy birds near the forest."
a person who is new to an activity or organization; a beginner
"The rookie policeman made a few mistakes on his first day."
spacious; having a lot of room
"The apartment is very roomy with spacious bedrooms."
A male domestic chicken, especially one that crows.
"The rooster crowed at dawn, waking up the whole village."
the part of a plant that attaches it to the ground and absorbs nutrients
"The tree's roots are deep in the soil."
deeply established; firmly fixed
"His beliefs are deeply rooted in tradition."
A length of thick strong cord made by twisting together strands of hemp, sisal, nylon, or similar material.
"The ropes were tied securely to lift the heavy load."
a type of berry with rose-like characteristics or flavor
"The rose berry has a delicate floral taste that reminds me of roses."
a flavored water made by steeping rose petals in water, used in cooking and cosmetics
"She added a few drops of rose-water to the dessert."
Having a pink color; optimistic or idealistic.
"She looked at the future with roseate optimism."
A list or plan showing people’s duties or times when they are scheduled.
"The manager updated the staff roster for next week."
A raised platform for speakers, performers, or leaders.
"The politician delivered a speech from the rostrum."
to decay or decompose; to become corrupt
"The fruit will rot if left in the sun."
Relating to or characterized by rotation; revolving around an axis.
"The machine uses a rotary engine to function efficiently."
to turn around a central point or axis
"The Earth rotates on its axis once every 24 hours."
the action of rotating or turning something around a center or axis
"The rotation of the earth around the sun causes seasons."
mechanical or habitual repetition, often without understanding
"He learned the poem by rote without understanding its meaning."
decayed; spoiled; bad
"The apple is rotten and should be thrown away."
round or plump in shape; full in sound
"The rotund cat struggled to climb the fence."
a large circular building or hall, often with a dome
"Tourists gathered inside the grand rotunda of the capitol."
the quality of being round or plump
"The rotundity of the balloon made it float gracefully."
A man devoted to a life of sensual pleasure; a debauched man.
"The old roue squandered his fortune on gambling and women."
having an uneven or irregular surface; not smooth or level
"The road was rough and difficult to drive on."
in a manner that is not precise or exact; approximately
"He roughly estimated the cost of the project."
having a circular shape; shaped like a sphere or disk
"The table was round and had a smooth surface."
Having a healthy red color in the face.
"She had a ruddy complexion from working outdoors."
in an impolite or discourteous manner
"He rudely interrupted the speaker during the presentation."
the quality of being impolite, discourteous, or offensive in behavior or speech
"His rudeness shocked everyone at the dinner party."
A basic principle, element, or fundamental part of something.
"He learned the rudiments of music before joining the band."
Involving or limited to basic principles; elementary or simple.
"The village school provided only a rudimentary education."
Expressing sorrow, regret, or pity.
"He gave a rueful smile after losing the match."
A violent or lawless person; a bully.
"The ruffians vandalized the shop late at night."
an official decision made by a judge or authority.
"The court’s ruling favored the defendant."
explicit principles or regulations governing conduct or procedure within a particular area of activity
"The teacher reminded the students to follow the classroom rules."
Official orders and laws that control how something is done.
"Rules and regulations alone cannot change attitudes."
A person who governs or controls a country; a straight-edged tool used for measuring or drawing lines
"The ruler drew a straight line on the paper while the king was a powerful ruler of his kingdom."
