Spanish to English Dictionary (Diccionario Español-Inglés)

Syntactic constituent

A word or a group of words that functions as a single unit within a hierarchical syntactic structure.

Tacit knowledge

Knowledge that is difficult to transfer to another person by means of writing it down or verbalizing it.

Typesetting

The art or process of setting and arranging type and other materials into pages for printing or digital display.

Venture capital

Capital invested in a project in which there is a substantial element of risk, typically in a new or unproven business such as a startup.

Wet-blanket

A person who spoils other people's fun or enthusiasm by being gloomy, pessimistic, or unenthusiastic.

Whim

A sudden desire or change of mind, especially one that is unusual or unexplained.

White-knight

A person who comes to the rescue of another in difficulty, often perceived as acting out of a desire for personal gain, approval, or moral superiority.

Wood-ash

The powdery residue left after the burning of wood, traditionally rich in potassium, calcium, and other minerals.

Yuzheng

The linguistic or situational context that gives specific meaning to words or actions in Chinese discourse.

Zeal

Great energy or enthusiasm in pursuit of a cause or an objective.

absorption-coefficient

A measure of the rate of decrease in the intensity of electromagnetic radiation (such as light or sound) as it passes through a given substance.

carrion

The decaying flesh of dead animals.