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大学英语四级词表

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按词源结构浏览大学英语四级核心词汇。4,533 个词,本页显示 119 个可用词条。

abandon

v

To leave a place, thing, or person, usually for ever

[əˈbændən]

ability

n

The physical or mental power or skill needed to do something.

[əˈbɪləti]

able

adj

Having the power, skill, or means to do something.

[ˈeɪb(ə)l]

abnormal

adj

Different from what is usual or expected, especially in a way that is worrying or undesirable.

[æbˈnɔːrm(ə)l]

aboard

prep

on or onto a ship, aircraft, bus, or train

[əˈbɔːrd]

about

prep

On the subject of; concerning.

[əˈbaʊt]

above

prep

in or to a higher place than something

[əˈbʌv]

abroad

adv

In or to a foreign country or countries.

[əˈbrɔːd]

absence

n

The state of being away from a place or person.

[ˈæbsəns]

absent

adj

not present in a place, at an occasion, or as part of something

[ˈæbsənt]

absolute

adj

Complete and total, not limited in any way.

[ˈæbsəˌluːt]

absolutely

adv

used to emphasize that something is completely true

[ˈæbsəluːtli]

absorb

v

to take in a liquid, gas, or other substance

[əbˈzɔːrb]

abstract

adj

Existing as an idea or quality, not having a physical or concrete existence.

[ˈæbˌstrækt]

abundant

adj

existing or available in large quantities; plentiful.

[əˈbʌndənt]

abuse

n

The use of something in a way that is wrong or harmful.

[əˈbjuːs]

academic

adj

relating to education, especially at college or university level

[ˌæk.əˈdem.ɪk]

academy

n

A society or institution of distinguished scholars, artists, or scientists, that aims to promote and maintain standards in its field.

[əˈkæd.ə.mi]

accelerate

v

to begin to move more quickly; to start to happen or make something happen at a faster rate.

[ækˈseləreɪt]

acceleration

n

the rate at which the velocity of an object changes with time

[əkˌseləˈreɪʃn]

accent

n

The way in which people in a particular area, country, or social group pronounce words.

[ˈækˌsɛnt]

accept

v

To agree to take or receive something that is offered.

[əkˈsɛpt]

acceptable

adj

good enough to be used for a particular purpose or to be considered satisfactory

[əkˈseptəbl̩]

acceptance

n

the action of consenting to receive or undertake something offered.

[əkˈsɛptəns]

access

n

a way of entering or reaching a place

[ˈækˌses]

accessory

n

A thing which can be added to something else in order to make it more useful, versatile, or attractive.

[əkˈsɛsəri]

accident

n

An unfortunate event that happens unexpectedly and unintentionally, typically resulting in damage or injury.

[ˈæksɪdənt]

accidental

adj

Happening by chance, not by plan or intention.

[ˌæksɪˈdentl]

accommodate

v

to provide someone with a place to live, stay, or work

[əˈkɑːmədeɪt]

accommodation

n

a place to live, work, or stay in, especially for a short period.

[əˌkɑːməˈdeɪʃn]

accompany

v

to go somewhere with someone

[əˈkʌmpəni]

accomplish

v

to succeed in doing or completing something

[əˈkɑːmplɪʃ]

accord

v

to give or grant someone power, status, or recognition

[əˈkɔːrd]

accordance

n

agreement or conformity with a rule, standard, or someone's wishes.

[əˈkɔːrd(ə)ns]

accordingly

adv

in a way that is appropriate to the particular circumstances.

[əˈkɔːrdɪŋli]

account

n

A record or statement of financial expenditure and receipts relating to a particular period or purpose.

[əˈkaʊnt]

accumulate

v

to gradually get more and more of something over a period of time

[əˈkjumjəˌleɪt]

accuracy

n

The quality or state of being correct or precise.

[ˈækjərəsi]

accurate

adj

Correct in all details; exact.

[ˈækjərət]

accuse

v

To say that someone has done something wrong or is guilty of something.

[əˈkjuːz]

accustom

v

To make yourself or someone else familiar with something or become used to it.

[əˈkʌstəm]

accustomed

adj

usual or habitual; familiar through regular use or practice

[əˈkʌstəmd]

ache

n

A continuous, dull pain in a part of the body.

[eɪk]

achieve

v

To succeed in doing or causing something to happen, especially after a lot of effort.

[əˈtʃiːv]

achievement

n

A thing that someone has done successfully, especially after a lot of effort or skill.

[əˈtʃiːvmənt]

acid

n

A chemical substance that has a pH of less than 7, reacts with metals and bases, and typically has a sour taste.

[ˈæsɪd]

acquaintance

n

knowledge or experience of a person or thing

[əˈkweɪntəns]

acquire

v

To get or obtain something, especially through effort or experience.

[əˈkwaɪər]

acre

n

A unit of land area equal to 4,840 square yards (approximately 4,047 square meters).

[ˈeɪkər]

across

prep

from one side to the other side of something

[əˈkrɔːs]

act

v

To do something for a particular purpose or in a particular way.

[ækt]

action

n

the process of doing something, especially in order to achieve a particular thing

[ˈækʃn]

active

adj

Engaged in action or activity; moving or capable of moving about.

[ˈæktɪv]

activity

n

The state of being active or the condition in which things are happening or being done.

[ækˈtɪvəti]

actor

n

a person whose profession is acting on the stage, in films, or on television

[ˈæktər]

actress

n

a woman whose job is acting in plays, films, or television programmes

[ˈaktrəs]

actual

adj

Existing in fact; real.

[ˈæktʃuəl]

actually

adv

used to emphasize that something is true, especially when it is surprising or contradicts a previous statement.

[ˈæk.tʃu.ə.li]

acute

adj

(of a bad, difficult, or unwelcome situation or phenomenon) present or experienced to a severe or intense degree.

[əˈkjuːt]

ad

n

An advertisement.

[æd]

adapt

v

to change something to suit a new purpose or situation

[əˈdæpt]

add

v

To put something together with something else so as to increase the size, number, or amount.

[æd]

addition

n

the process of adding two or more numbers together to find their total.

[əˈdɪʃn]

additional

adj

Added, extra, or more than what already exists or is expected.

[əˈdɪʃənl]

address

v

to speak or write to someone

[ˈædres]

adequate

adj

sufficient or acceptable in quality or quantity for a particular need or purpose.

[ˈæd.ə.kwət]

adjective

n

A word that describes a noun or pronoun, giving more information about it, such as its quality, size, age, colour, etc.

[ˈædʒɪktɪv]

adjust

v

To change something slightly to make it fit, work better, or be more suitable.

[əˈdʒʌst]

administration

n

The process or activity of running a business, organization, etc.

[ədˌmɪn.ɪˈstreɪ.ʃən]

admire

v

to regard with respect, warm approval, or pleased wonder.

[ədˈmaɪər]

admission

n

The act of allowing someone to enter a place or organization.

[ədˈmɪʃn]

admit

v

to agree, often unwillingly, that something is true

[ədˈmɪt]

adopt

v

To take another person's child into your own family and legally become its parent.

[əˈdɑːpt]

adult

n

A person or animal that is fully grown or developed.

[əˈdʌlt]

advance

v

To move forward or make progress.

[ədˈvæns]

advanced

adj

At a late stage of development; modern and sophisticated.

[ədˈvænst]

advantage

n

a condition or circumstance that puts one in a favorable or superior position.

[ədˈvæntɪdʒ]

adventure

n

an unusual, exciting, and possibly dangerous activity or experience.

[ədˈvɛntʃər]

adverb

n

A word that describes or gives more information about a verb, an adjective, another adverb, or a whole sentence.

[ˈædvɜːrb]

advertisement

n

a public notice or announcement promoting a product, service, or event

[ˌædvərˈtaɪzmənt]

advice

n

an opinion or a suggestion about what somebody should do in a particular situation

[ədˈvaɪs]

advisable

adj

sensible and a good idea in order to achieve something

[ədˈvaɪzəbl]

advise

v

to give someone advice; to tell someone what you think they should do

[ədˈvaɪz]

aeroplane

n

a vehicle that can fly, with wings and one or more engines

[ˈerəpleɪn]

affair

n

an event or a set of related events, especially one that is impressive, important, or shocking

[əˈfer]

affect

v

To produce a change in someone or something.

[əˈfɛkt]

affection

n

A feeling of liking and caring for someone or something

[əˈfekʃn]

afford

v

to have enough money to be able to pay for something

[əˈfɔːrd]

afraid

adj

feeling fear or anxiety; frightened.

[əˈfreɪd]

African

adj

Relating to Africa or its peoples, languages, or cultures.

[ˈæfrɪkən]

after

prep

following in time; later than

[ˈæftər]

afternoon

n

the period of time from 12 o'clock in the middle of the day until about 6 o'clock in the evening

[ˌæftərˈnuːn]

afterward

adv

At a later or future time; subsequently.

[ˈæftərwərd]

again

adv

Another time; once more.

[əˈɡɛn]

against

prep

In opposition to or disagreement with someone or something.

[əˈɡenst]

age

n

the length of time that a person or thing has existed

[eɪdʒ]

agency

n

A business or organization that provides a particular service, especially on behalf of other businesses or people.

[ˈeɪdʒənsi]

agent

n

a person or company that represents another person or company in business, legal, or other matters

[ˈeɪdʒənt]

aggressive

adj

ready or likely to attack or confront; characterized by or resulting from aggression.

[əˈɡres.ɪv]

ago

adv

In the past; before the present time.

[əˈɡoʊ]

agony

n

extreme physical or mental suffering

[ˈæɡəni]

agree

v

To have the same opinion or to be in harmony.

[əˈɡriː]

agreement

n

the state of sharing the same opinion or feeling

[əˈɡriːmənt]

agriculture

n

the science or practice of farming, including cultivation of the soil for the growing of crops and the rearing of animals to provide food, wool, and other products.

[ˈæɡrɪkʌltʃər]

ahead

adv

In or to the front; in advance; onward.

[əˈhɛd]

aid

v

to provide support, help, or assistance

[eɪd]

aim

v

To point or direct a weapon, remark, or action towards a particular target or goal.

[eɪm]

air

n

the invisible mixture of gases that surrounds the earth and that people and animals breathe

[er]

aircraft

n

A vehicle that can fly, such as an airplane or helicopter.

[ˈerkræft]

airline

n

a company that provides regular flights for passengers and goods

[ˈɛrlaɪn]

airplane

n

a powered flying vehicle with fixed wings and a weight greater than that of the air it displaces.

[ˈerpleɪn]

airport

n

A complex of runways and buildings for the takeoff, landing, and maintenance of civil aircraft, with facilities for passengers.

[ˈerpɔːrt]

alarm

n

a loud noise or signal that warns people of danger or a problem

[əˈlɑːrm]

alcohol

n

a clear liquid that can make you drunk, also used as a solvent and in fuels.

[ˈælkəhɔːl]

alike

adj

very similar; almost the same

[əˈlaɪk]

alive

adj

living; not dead

[əˈlaɪv]

all

det

used to refer to the whole quantity or extent of a particular group or thing

[ɔːl]

allow

v

To let someone do something or let something happen; to give permission.

[əˈlaʊ]

alloy

n

a metal made by combining two or more metallic elements, especially to give greater strength or resistance to corrosion.

[ˈælɔɪ]
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