英语词汇词典 | 单词含义、定义和示例
a large deer with branched horns that lives in cold northern areas
"Santa's reindeer pulled his sleigh across the sky."
to pay back money to someone who has spent it or lost it
"The company reimbursed him for travel expenses."
to rule as a king or queen; the period during which a sovereign rules
"Queen Elizabeth II reigned for many decades."
a practice or trial performance of a play, music, or other work for later public performance
"The actors had a final rehearsal before the play."
the process of restoring someone or something to health or normal life through training or therapy
"After the accident, he went through months of rehabilitation to walk again."
to restore someone to health, normal life, or a good condition after illness, injury, or imprisonment
"The clinic helps rehabilitate injured athletes."
relating to the rules or laws made by an authority to control an activity or process
"The company must comply with all regulatory requirements before launching the product."
a person or device that controls or maintains the operation of a system
"The government appointed a new regulator for the financial sector."
Rules or directives made and maintained by an authority.
"Strict regulations ensure fair practices."
a rule or directive made and maintained by an authority
"The new regulation will affect the banking sector."
To control or maintain something by rules or laws
"The government regulates the sale of medicines."
at regular intervals; in a regular manner
"She exercises regularly to stay healthy."
the quality of being regular; occurring at fixed intervals or in a consistent pattern
"The regularity of his exercise routine helped him stay healthy."
Happening at fixed intervals; usual or normal in pattern or quality
"He is a regular visitor to the library."
causing or deserving regret; unfortunate; deplorable
"It is regrettable that so many talented people left the company."
feeling or showing sadness or disappointment about something that has happened or been done
"She gave him a regretful smile as she turned away."
to feel sad or disappointed about something that has happened or been done
"I deeply regret saying those harsh words to her."
Reigning; currently holding power, authority, or dominance.
"The regnant queen introduced several reforms during her reign."
the action or process of enrolling or signing up for something
"The registration for the event will close tomorrow."
An official responsible for keeping records or registers.
"The registrar oversees all administrative tasks."
To enter or record officially on a list or in a book.
"You must register for the conference before the deadline."
A meeting or conference where representatives from countries or organizations in a specific geographical area discuss issues of common interest.
"The Regional Forum discussed deforestation impacts."
relating to or characteristic of a region
"The regional markets are growing rapidly."
Relating to or characteristic of a particular region or area.
"Climate change impacts are region-specific."
an area or division, especially part of a country or the world having definable characteristics but not always fixed boundaries
"The region is known for its beautiful landscapes."
a system or form of government, often authoritarian
"The military regime controlled the country for decades."
a person who oversees a game or match to ensure the rules are followed
"The referee stopped the game after a foul."
the state of being unnecessary or more than needed
"The report contained too much redu ndance and repetition."
the state of being unnecessary or no longer needed; dismissal from a job due to lack of work
"Many workers faced redundancy after the factory closed."
not or no longer needed; unnecessary
"Many workers were made redundant after the company closed."
to smell strongly and unpleasantly; to give off a bad odor
"The garbage bin reeked after being left in the sun."
to lose balance and stagger; to wind or spin something onto a reel
"He reeled backward after being punched."
to set up or restore something again after it has been disrupted
"The government worked hard to reestablish peace in the region."
a meal or the act of taking food and drink
"The monks gathered for their evening refection."
a dining hall, especially in a monastery, convent, or school
"Students had lunch in the refectory."
to direct someone to another source of help, information, or decision
"The doctor will refer you to a specialist."
able to be related or directed to something
"The issue is referable to the new policy changes."
elegant and cultured in appearance, manner, or taste; purified
"She has very refined taste in art and music."
the image of something in a mirror or water, or serious thought about something
"She saw her reflection in the glass window."
to show an image as in a mirror, or to think deeply about something
"The mirror reflects her smiling face."
an industrial facility where raw materials are processed and purified
"The oil refinery processes thousands of barrels daily."
the process of improving something to make it more polished or sophisticated
"The new software is a refinement of the earlier version."
a person who directs someone to another person or service
"The referrer earned a bonus for recommending a new client."
the action of mentioning or alluding to something
"I need to check the reference for this article."
a general vote by the population on a single political issue
"The government held a referendum on the new constitution."
the action or process of making something smaller or less in amount, degree, or size
"There has been a significant reduction in pollution levels."
