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Exam: TOEFL

hurdle

IPA: /ˈhɜːrdl/

KK: /ˈhɜrdl/

intransitive verb

Definition: To jump over an obstacle or barrier, often used in the context of running or racing.

Example: She had to hurdle over the fence to reach the other side.

noun

Definition: A barrier that runners jump over in races, or a challenge that needs to be overcome.

Example: She cleared the last hurdle and won the race.

transitive verb

Definition: To jump over something, like a barrier, especially in a race, or to successfully deal with a challenge or problem.

Example: She had to hurdle the obstacles in her path to reach her goal.

hurried

IPA: /ˈhɜːrɪd/

KK: /ˈhɜːrɪd/

adjective

Definition: Done quickly or in a rush, often without enough time to do something properly.

Example: She took a hurried glance at the clock before leaving the house.

hurriedly

IPA: /ˈhɜːrɪdli/

KK: /ˈhɜːrɪdli/

adverb

Definition: In a way that shows you are in a hurry or doing something quickly.

Example: She hurriedly finished her homework before dinner.

hurriedness

IPA: /ˈhɜːrɪdnəs/

KK: /ˈhɜːrɪdnəs/

noun

Definition: The condition of being rushed or moving quickly, often due to a lack of time.

Example: In her hurriedness, she forgot her keys on the kitchen counter.

hurry

IPA: /ˈhɜːri/

KK: /ˈhɜːri/

intransitive verb

Definition: To move or act quickly, often because there is not much time.

Example: We need to hurry if we want to catch the bus.

noun

Definition: A situation where someone is moving quickly or feeling the need to do something fast, often because of time pressure.

Example: In the morning rush, there was a lot of hurry as everyone tried to catch their trains.

transitive verb

Definition: To make someone or something do something more quickly than usual.

Example: She hurried her friends to finish their homework before the deadline.

hurt

IPA: /hɜrt/

KK: /hɜrt/

intransitive verb

Definition: To experience physical pain or discomfort.

Example: After running for an hour, my legs hurt.

noun

Definition: A feeling of pain or injury, either physical or emotional, that someone experiences.

Example: After the fall, he felt a deep hurt in his leg.

transitive verb

Definition: To cause pain or injury to someone or something, either physically or emotionally.

Example: He hurt his knee while playing soccer.

hurtful

IPA: /ˈhɜːrtfəl/

KK: /hɜrtfəl/

adjective

Definition: Causing pain or emotional distress to someone.

Example: His hurtful comments made her feel sad and upset.

hurtfully

IPA: /ˈhɜrtfəli/

KK: /hɜrtfəli/

adverb

Definition: In a way that causes pain or distress to someone.

Example: She spoke hurtfully, making him feel bad about himself.

hurtfulness

IPA: /ˈhɜːrtfəl.nəs/

KK: /ˈhɜrtfəl/

noun

Definition: The quality or state of causing pain or distress to someone.

Example: The hurtfulness of his words made her cry.

hurtle

IPA: /ˈhɜːrtl/

KK: /ˈhɜr.təl/

intransitive verb

Definition: To move very quickly and often in a way that makes a loud noise.

Example: The car hurtled down the highway at an incredible speed.

transitive verb

Definition: To throw something with a lot of force or speed.

Example: He hurtled the ball across the field.

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