英语词汇词典 | 单词含义、定义和示例
A sentence designed to elicit information; or to ask something.
"She asked a difficult question during the meeting."
a long search for something that is difficult to find
"They went on a quest to find the lost treasure."
A question, especially one addressed to an official or organization; to ask a question or express doubt.
"She raised a query about the accuracy of the report."
Complaining in a whining or irritable manner.
"The querulous customer kept finding fault with every detail."
The act of satisfying thirst or extinguishing something like fire.
"Drinking cold water was quenching her thirst."
To satisfy thirst or extinguish something like fire.
"He drank water to quench his thirst."
To suppress or put an end to something, usually by force.
"The police were called to quell the violent protest."
Strange, odd, or unusual.
"He had a queer feeling that something was wrong."
A flowering tree with colorful, crepe-like flowers, scientifically known as Lagerstroemia
"The Queen crape myrtle bloomed beautifully in the garden with its purple flowers."
a female ruler of a country or the wife of a king
"The queen addressed her people with grace."
Feeling sick to one's stomach; nauseated.
"She felt queasy after the long boat ride."
A platform lying alongside or projecting into water for loading and unloading ships.
"The cargo was unloaded at the quay."
To shake or tremble in speaking, typically through nervousness or emotion.
"Her voice quavered as she spoke before the crowd."
To reject or void something legally or to put an end to something forcefully.
"The court quashed the decision due to lack of evidence."
A book size resulting from folding each printed sheet into four leaves (eight pages).
"The library has rare Shakespeare quartos."
A group of four people playing music or singing together.
"The string quartet performed beautifully at the concert."
living accommodation; lodgings; military housing
"The soldiers returned to their quarters after the training exercise."
Happening every three months; occurring four times a year.
"The company publishes a quarterly report on its earnings."
the player who directs a team’s offense in American football
"The quarterback threw a perfect pass."
One-fourth part of something; also used for housing or accommodating.
"She paid a quarter of the total bill."
A place where stone or minerals are extracted; also means prey when hunted.
"The workers quarried limestone from the hill."
Inclined to argue or fight.
"He became quarrelsome after losing the game."
an angry argument or disagreement between people
"They had a quarrel about money and stopped talking to each other."
A fundamental subatomic particle that combines to form protons and neutrons.
"Quarks form protons and neutrons."
A period of isolation to prevent the spread of disease.
"The travelers were placed in quarantine for two weeks."
An amount or number of something.
"The shop ordered a large quantity of rice."
Relating to the measurement or amount of something.
"The report included quantitative data on population growth."
Able to be expressed or measured as a quantity.
"Sales performance should be quantifiable to measure progress."
feelings of doubt, worry, or uneasiness
"He had serious qualms about accepting the offer."
a feeling of doubt, worry, or fear about something
"She had no qualm about speaking her mind."
Time spent giving someone your full attention in order to strengthen your relationship with them.
"Spending quality time with family enhances relationships."
Deep and healthy sleep that is adequate and restorative, ensuring physical and mental well-being
"Quality sleep improves cognitive function and overall health."
the standard of something as measured against other things of a similar kind
"The quality of the fabric is excellent."
Relating to the quality or nature of something rather than its quantity.
"The study focused on the qualitative aspects of customer feedback."
Showing great attention to detail or correct behavior.
"She was punctilious in her attention to etiquette."
to exert force on something in order to move it toward oneself
"She pulled the door open with all her strength."
a knitted garment worn on the upper body, typically pulled on over the head
"She wore a warm pullover during the cold winter evening."
a raised platform in a church from which the preacher delivers a sermon
"The pastor stood at the pulpit to address the congregation."
to expand and contract rhythmically; to throb or beat
"The neon lights pulsated with a steady rhythm."
To crush or grind something into a fine powder; to completely defeat or destroy.
"The machine can pulverize stones into dust."
To strike repeatedly with the fists; to beat or hit forcefully.
"The boxer pummeled his opponent in the final round."
to force liquid or gas to move in a particular direction using a device
"They pumped water from the well into the tank."
a large round orange fruit with thick skin and edible flesh
"We carved a jack-o'-lantern from a big pumpkin."
A humorous use of words that suggests different meanings or words that sound alike.
"He made a clever pun about the bakery's bread rising."
to hit someone or something hard with your fist
"He punched the wall in frustration."
The final part of a joke or story that makes it funny.
"Everyone laughed loudly at the punch line of his joke."
to make someone suffer for a crime or bad behavior
"The teacher punished the students for cheating on the exam."
