a narrow opening or fracture in a surface
noun
例句:
• There is a crack in the wall that needs to be repaired.
• Light shone through the crack in the door.
to break or cause to break without complete separation of parts
verb
例句:
• She cracked the egg into the bowl.
• The ice began to crack under the weight.
a flat surface forming the roof of a ship's hull or a floor-like platform outdoors
noun
例句:
• We sat on the deck and watched the sunset.
• The crew gathered on the main deck.
a mythical creature typically depicted as a large, winged, fire-breathing reptile
noun
例句:
• The knight set out to slay the dragon.
• Dragons appear in myths and legends all around the world.
sudden, striking, or impressive in effect or extent
adjective
例句:
• There was a dramatic increase in sales this quarter.
• The landscape offered dramatic views of the mountains.
fine dry particles of matter found on surfaces or carried in the air
noun
例句:
• A layer of dust covered the old furniture.
• The wind blew dust into our eyes.
the gradual development of something over time, especially the process by which species develop from earlier forms
noun
例句:
• Darwin's theory of evolution changed biology forever.
• The evolution of technology has transformed society.
employed or engaged for work; past tense of hire
adjective
例句:
• She was hired as the new marketing director.
• They hired a contractor to renovate the kitchen.
a disease or period of sickness affecting the body or mind
noun
例句:
• He missed work due to a serious illness.
• Mental illness affects millions of people worldwide.
the process of being mentally stimulated to do or feel something creative
noun
例句:
• She found inspiration in the beauty of nature.
• His speech was a source of inspiration for many.
an organization founded for a religious, educational, social, or similar purpose
noun
例句:
• Harvard is one of the oldest academic institutions in the country.
• The institution has served the community for over a century.
a cutting instrument with a sharp blade attached to a handle
noun
例句:
• He used a knife to cut the bread.
• Be careful with that knife; it's very sharp.
a structure or event established to remind people of a person or event
noun
例句:
• They visited the war memorial in the capital.
• A memorial was built in honor of the victims.
the smaller number or part, especially a group differing from the majority
noun
例句:
• Only a minority of voters supported the proposal.
• Minority rights must be protected in a democracy.
one's mother (informal, chiefly British)
noun
例句:
• I called my mum to wish her a happy birthday.
• Mum always knows what to say to make things better.
something regarded as more important than other things
noun
例句:
• Safety is our top priority.
• You need to get your priorities straight.
advancement to a higher position or rank within an organization
noun
例句:
• She received a well-deserved promotion at work.
• His promotion to manager came after years of hard work.
a bar or series of bars forming a barrier or support, or a steel bar forming part of a railway track
noun
例句:
• She held onto the rail as she climbed the stairs.
• The city invested heavily in its rail network.
people who read, especially those who read a particular publication regularly
noun
例句:
• The magazine has millions of readers worldwide.
• Our readers have asked us to cover this topic.
far away in distance or time
adjective
例句:
• They live in a remote village in the mountains.
• The possibility of success seemed remote.
relating to work done from a location outside a traditional office, connected through technology
adjective
例句:
• She works remotely three days a week from her home office.
• Many companies now offer remote positions to attract global talent.
a handheld device used to operate a television or other electronic equipment from a distance
noun
例句:
• He picked up the remote and changed the channel.
• The batteries in the remote need to be replaced.
to restore something damaged or broken to good condition
verb
例句:
• He repaired the broken fence over the weekend.
• It will cost a fortune to repair the car.
the part of a plant that grows underground, absorbing water and nutrients
noun
例句:
• The roots of the tree spread deep into the soil.
• You need to pull the weed out by the root.
the basic cause, source, or origin of something
noun
例句:
• We need to get to the root of the problem.
• Poverty is the root of many social issues.
a person recognized as holy or virtuous, especially one formally canonized by the Christian Church
noun
例句:
• Saint Patrick is the patron saint of Ireland.
• She was practically a saint for her charitable work.
to take another person's property without permission or legal right
verb
例句:
• Someone stole my wallet on the subway.
• It is wrong to steal from others.
a device for transmitting and receiving voice communication over a distance
noun
例句:
• The telephone rang in the middle of the night.
• She picked up the telephone and dialed his number.
relating to or denoting a person whose gender identity does not correspond with their sex assigned at birth
adjective
例句:
• Trans rights are human rights.
• The organization provides support for trans individuals.
periods of good fortune or high spirits (usually in the phrase 'ups and downs')
noun
例句:
• Life has its ups and downs.
• The business experienced many ups before stabilizing.
in contrast or comparison with the fact that
conjunction
例句:
• She likes coffee, whereas her sister prefers tea.
• The south is warm, whereas the north is cold.
having been deserted or left behind
adjective
例句:
• The abandoned building was covered in graffiti.
• They found an abandoned puppy by the roadside.
obtained or gained through effort or experience
adjective
例句:
• The company acquired several smaller firms last year.
• Coffee is an acquired taste for many people.
a union or association formed for mutual benefit, especially between countries or organizations
noun
例句:
• The two countries formed a military alliance.
• The alliance between the companies proved very profitable.
causing irritation or mild anger
adjective
例句:
• That noise is really annoying.
• He has an annoying habit of interrupting people.
an offer of a price, especially at an auction
noun
例句:
• She placed a bid of two hundred dollars on the painting.
• The city submitted a bid to host the Olympics.
a close friend (informal)
noun
例句:
• He's been my buddy since childhood.
• Hey buddy, do you want to grab lunch?
placed or hidden underground; past tense of bury
adjective
例句:
• The treasure was buried beneath the old oak tree.
• He was buried in the local cemetery.
a historical and poetic name for the Americas, also used in place names such as the District of Columbia and Columbia University
noun
例句:
• The District of Columbia is where the nation's capital is located.
• She attended Columbia University in New York.
the end or final part of something, or a judgment reached by reasoning
noun
例句:
• In conclusion, I would like to thank everyone involved.
• She came to the conclusion that he was lying.
to establish the truth or correctness of something
verb
例句:
• Can you confirm that the meeting is at three o'clock?
• The test results confirmed the diagnosis.
an expression of praise and good wishes on a special occasion or achievement
interjection
例句:
• Congratulations on your promotion!
• Congratulations to the happy couple.
completely certain about something
adjective
例句:
• I'm convinced that this is the right decision.
• She was not easily convinced by his arguments.
a clear, transparent mineral or glass, or a symmetrically arranged solid formed by atoms
noun
例句:
• The cave was filled with beautiful crystals.
• She wore a crystal necklace to the gala.
the head of a university faculty or department, or a senior official in a college
noun
例句:
• The dean of the medical school gave the opening speech.
• She was appointed dean of students last year.
of an acceptable standard; satisfactory or respectable
adjective
例句:
• He earns a decent salary for his work.
• That was a decent performance for your first try.
to become smaller, fewer, or less; to diminish
verb
例句:
• Sales have declined sharply this quarter.
• He declined the invitation politely.
a gradual decrease in quality, quantity, or importance
noun
例句:
• The decline of the empire was inevitable.
• There has been a steady decline in membership.
to make something happen later than expected or to postpone
verb
例句:
• The flight was delayed by two hours due to bad weather.
• Don't delay; apply for the position now.
a period of time by which something is late or postponed
noun
例句:
• There was a long delay at the airport.
• We apologize for the delay in responding.
a dry, barren area of land with little rainfall and sparse vegetation
noun
例句:
• The Sahara is the largest hot desert in the world.
• They crossed the desert on camels.
to abandon someone or something, leaving them without help or support
verb
例句:
• He deserted his family and was never heard from again.
• The soldiers were court-martialled for deserting their post.
the central part or main business area of a city
noun
例句:
• We went shopping downtown this afternoon.
• The downtown area has many restaurants and shops.
a select group that is superior in terms of ability, qualities, or wealth
noun
例句:
• Only the elite of the business world were invited.
• The team consists of elite athletes from around the country.
forward or onward in time, place, or order
adverb
例句:
• From that day forth, everything changed.
• He went back and forth between the two cities.
to employ someone for wages or to engage the temporary use of something
verb
例句:
• We need to hire two more engineers this month.
• They hired a car for the weekend trip.
to jump or move by jumping on one foot or with short quick jumps
verb
例句:
• The rabbit hopped across the garden.
• She hopped over the puddle on the sidewalk.
in a state of severe mental illness, or extremely foolish or unreasonable (informal)
adjective
例句:
• The prices at that restaurant are insane.
• You'd have to be insane to try bungee jumping off that bridge.
placed or fixed equipment or software in position ready for use
adjective
例句:
• The newly installed software runs much faster.
• They installed a new heating system last week.
to join in marriage; to take as a spouse
verb
例句:
• They decided to marry after dating for five years.
• Will you marry me?
not in or to any place
adverb
例句:
• There was nowhere to hide.
• The missing keys were nowhere to be found.
a person trained to care for the sick or injured, especially in a hospital
noun
例句:
• The nurse checked his blood pressure.
• She has been working as a nurse for ten years.
to get or acquire something
verb
例句:
• You can obtain a visa at the embassy.
• She obtained a degree in engineering.
produced or involving production without the use of artificial chemicals
adjective
例句:
• She only buys organic vegetables.
• The farm uses organic farming methods.
the act, state, or right of possessing something
noun
例句:
• Home ownership is a dream for many people.
• The ownership of the company changed hands last year.
people who take part in an activity or event
noun
例句:
• All participants must register before the event.
• The study involved over five hundred participants.
literary work in which the expression of feelings and ideas is given intensity by the use of distinctive style and rhythm
noun
例句:
• She has a passion for writing poetry.
• The poetry of Emily Dickinson is widely studied.
a round container used for cooking or storing things
noun
例句:
• She put the soup on in a large pot.
• The flowers were planted in a clay pot.
to make a request to God or another deity
verb
例句:
• She prays every morning before breakfast.
• They prayed for peace and safety.
to remember something from the past
verb
例句:
• I can't recall his name at the moment.
• She recalled the events of that evening clearly.
a team sport played with an oval ball that may be kicked, carried, and passed from hand to hand
noun
例句:
• Rugby is extremely popular in New Zealand.
• He played rugby for his university team.
for the purpose of; in the interest of (used in phrases like 'for the sake of')
noun
例句:
• For the sake of argument, let's assume you're right.
• She did it for her children's sake.
a large rectangular piece of fabric used on a bed, or a flat piece of paper or other material
noun
例句:
• She changed the sheets on the bed.
• He handed me a sheet of paper with the instructions.
having an even and regular surface; free from roughness
adjective
例句:
• The stone had been worn smooth by the water.
• The ride was smooth and comfortable.
relating to or affecting the human spirit or soul, as opposed to material things
adjective
例句:
• Meditation is a deeply spiritual practice for her.
• He went on a spiritual journey to find meaning in life.
a thin piece of cord or thread used to tie or fasten things
noun
例句:
• She tied the package with a piece of string.
• The guitar has six strings.
occurring or done quickly and unexpectedly
adjective
例句:
• There was a sudden change in the weather.
• His sudden departure surprised everyone.
a period of time spent away from work or school for rest or travel
noun
例句:
• We're going on vacation to Hawaii next month.
• She took a two-week vacation from work.
in or to a foreign country
adverb
例句:
• She studied abroad for a year in France.
• Many companies do business abroad.
allocated or designated to a particular task or position
adjective
例句:
• Each student was assigned a locker.
• She completed all of her assigned tasks on time.
to connect someone or something in one's mind with something else
verb
例句:
• People often associate sunny weather with happiness.
• I don't want to be associated with that group.
a partner or colleague in business or at work
noun
例句:
• She introduced me to her business associate.
• He is an associate at a law firm.
relating to the Atlantic Ocean, the body of water between the Americas and Europe/Africa
adjective
例句:
• The ship crossed the Atlantic in five days.
• Atlantic storms can be very powerful.
a long seat for several people, typically made of wood or stone
noun
例句:
• They sat on a bench in the park.
• The old man fed pigeons from a wooden bench.
to transmit a program or information by radio or television
verb
例句:
• The game will be broadcast live on national television.
• The station broadcasts news twenty-four hours a day.
an informal way of saying goodbye
interjection
例句:
• Bye! See you tomorrow.
• She waved and said bye as she left.
a legally recognized member of a state or country
noun
例句:
• She became a citizen of the United States last year.
• Every citizen has the right to vote.
to strive to gain or win something by defeating others
verb
例句:
• Ten teams will compete in the tournament.
• Small businesses struggle to compete with large corporations.
is made up or composed of (third person singular of consist)
verb
例句:
• The team consists of twelve players.
• The meal consists of three courses.
gave something in order to help achieve or provide something; past tense of contribute
verb
例句:
• She contributed a large sum to the charity.
• Many factors contributed to the success of the project.
a sport played with a bat and ball between two teams of eleven players
noun
例句:
• Cricket is the most popular sport in India.
• They played cricket on the village green.
a small jumping insect that makes a chirping sound
noun
例句:
• Crickets were chirping in the warm evening air.
• The sound of a cricket kept me awake all night.
people who judge the merits of literary, artistic, or musical works, or who express disapproval
noun
例句:
• The film received rave reviews from critics.
• Critics of the policy argue that it will cost too much.
a sudden event causing great damage or suffering
noun
例句:
• The earthquake was a major natural disaster.
• The project turned into a complete disaster.
to find or learn something for the first time
verb
例句:
• Scientists discovered a new species of frog.
• She discovered a talent for painting late in life.
a door, gate, or opening used to enter a place
noun
例句:
• The entrance to the museum is on the left side.
• Please use the main entrance.
the condition of being physically healthy and strong
noun
例句:
• Regular exercise is essential for maintaining fitness.
• She joined a fitness class at the gym.
the state of being friends; a close relationship between people
noun
例句:
• Their friendship has lasted over twenty years.
• True friendship is hard to find.
a stupid person (informal, often offensive)
noun
例句:
• I felt like an idiot for forgetting her birthday.
• Only an idiot would drive in this weather without headlights.
of extreme force, degree, or strength
adjective
例句:
• The heat was so intense that we stayed indoors.
• She gave him an intense stare.
the duration of a person's life
noun
例句:
• She accomplished more in her lifetime than most people could dream of.
• This is the opportunity of a lifetime.
a substance that flows freely and is neither a solid nor a gas, such as water
noun
例句:
• Water is the most common liquid on Earth.
• Be careful not to spill any liquid on the keyboard.
cosmetics applied to the face to enhance or alter appearance
noun
例句:
• She put on her makeup before going out.
• The actress spent two hours in makeup.
a flat piece of metal awarded as a prize or in recognition of achievement
noun
例句:
• She won a gold medal at the Olympics.
• The soldier received a medal for bravery.
a legal agreement by which a bank lends money for buying property, with the property as security
noun
例句:
• They took out a mortgage to buy their first home.
• The mortgage payments are due on the first of each month.
a spoken or written account of connected events; a story
noun
例句:
• The book presents a compelling narrative of wartime events.
• They are trying to control the narrative around this issue.
of small width in relation to length
adjective
例句:
• The road was too narrow for two cars to pass.
• He escaped through a narrow gap in the fence.
noticed or watched carefully; past tense of observe
verb
例句:
• The scientists observed the experiment closely.
• She observed a change in his behavior.
sometimes but not often; at infrequent intervals
adverb
例句:
• I occasionally go for a jog in the morning.
• He occasionally visits his old neighborhood.