英语词汇词典 | 单词含义、定义和示例
To make something less dense or more refined.
"The air rarefies as you climb higher into the mountains."
not often, infrequently
"She rarely eats sweets because of her diet."
the state of being rare; something that is uncommon or scarce
"The antique vase was a rarity worth thousands of dollars."
having a harsh, rough, or grating sound
"His raspy voice revealed years of smoking."
the act of becoming fully aware of something as a fact
"Her realization of the problem helped solve the issue."
the state of things as they actually exist, rather than as they may appear or might be imagined
"The reality of the situation is more complicated than we thought."
having or showing a sensible and practical idea of what can be achieved or expected
"She gave a realistic estimate of the project's cost."
The quality of representing things as they are; a practical or factual view.
"Her paintings are admired for their realism."
actually existing or happening; true and not imagined
"This is the real deal, no gimmicks."
To state again strongly; to confirm or strengthen a statement or belief.
"The president reaffirmed his commitment to education reform."
Prepared or available for use or action.
"She was ready to leave for the airport."
The act of changing or correcting something again to make it suitable or balanced.
"After moving to a new city, he went through a period of readjustment."
To change or move something again in order to achieve a better fit, condition, or balance.
"He readjusted the chair to make it more comfortable."
the action or skill of reading
"Reading is one of my favorite hobbies."
Without hesitation or difficulty; willingly.
"She readily accepted the job offer."
a person who reads or who is capable of reading
"She is a fast reader, finishing books in a day."
to look at and comprehend the meaning of written or printed matter
"I like to read books before bed."
responding to situations rather than initiating them; chemically active
"The company took a reactive approach to customer complaints."
Opposing political or social progress or reform; extremely conservative.
"The group took a reactionary stance against the new policies."
A response to a situation, event, or stimulus; also a chemical change involving reactants and products.
"Her reaction to the news was one of surprise."
to respond or behave in a particular way to something
"She reacted angrily when she heard the news."
to stretch out or extend to something or someone
"She reached for the book on the top shelf."
a sharp-edged instrument used for shaving hair from the skin
"He shaved his beard with a sharp razor."
To completely destroy or demolish something, especially a building.
"The old factory was razed to make way for new apartments."
fresh unprocessed root of the turmeric plant used as a spice and medicine
"Grate raw turmeric into the curry for authentic flavor."
The basic material from which a product is made.
"The factory imports raw materials for production."
To fill with intense delight; to captivate or enchant.
"The beauty of the sunset ravished the travelers."
the cost or price of something, or the amount at which something happens
"The rate of inflation is increasing every year."
to a certain extent or degree
"I would rather stay home than go out."
the action of signing or giving formal consent to a treaty, contract, or agreement
"The treaty required ratification by both countries' parliaments."
to approve or confirm something officially, usually by law or formal consent
"The government ratified the trade agreement."
an evaluation or assessment, usually numerical
"The movie received a high rating from critics."
a relationship between two numbers showing how many times the first number contains the second
"The ratio of boys to girls in the class is 2:1."
the process of reasoning or logical thinking
"His ratiocination impressed the judges during the debate."
a fixed amount of something, especially food, officially allowed to each person
"During the war, each family received a weekly ration of rice."
the underlying reason or explanation for something
"The rationale behind his decision was clearly explained."
a belief or theory that opinions and actions should be based on reason and knowledge rather than religious belief or emotion
"Rationalism emphasizes logic and reasoning over faith."
a large, black bird with a thick bill and harsh croaking voice
"The raven perched on the old oak tree and cawed loudly."
Extremely hungry and greedy; voracious.
"The ravening wolves circled the camp."
Extremely hungry; famished.
"After the long hike, she was ravenous and ate quickly."
