Chinese to English Dictionary (汉英词典 / Han-Ying Cidian)

Gib

An old-fashioned term for a castrated male cat, or simply a tomcat.

Gilt-head bream

A common European marine fish (Sparus aurata) of the sparid family, distinguished by a golden stripe between its eyes, highly valued as a food fish.

Glossography

The study or description of glosses, particularly in the context of language and linguistics.

Glout

To look sullen, glowr, or pout; to express displeasure through facial expression.

Gnomon

The projecting piece of a sundial that casts the shadow.

God from the Machine

A plot device whereby a seemingly unsolvable problem is suddenly resolved by an unexpected and unlikely occurrence.

Goldarn

Used as a mild oath for emphasis or to express annoyance or exasperation.

Gook

A derogatory term for a person of Asian descent, particularly Vietnamese.

Gorgonize

To have a paralyzing or petrifying effect on someone, akin to being turned to stone by the look of a Gorgon.

Gowl

To howl, yowl, or cry out loudly and mournfully.

Gravitational singularity

A point in spacetime where the gravitational field of a celestial body becomes infinite, resulting in a zero volume and an infinite density.

Grinder's Rot

A condition characterized by the deterioration or decay of grinding tools or materials, often due to prolonged use or improper maintenance.