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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 118 个可用词条。

easy

adj

achieved without great effort; presenting few difficulties.

[ˈiːzi]

eat

v

To put food into your mouth, chew it, and swallow it.

[iːt]

echo

n

A sound that is heard after it has been reflected off a surface such as a wall or a cliff.

[ˈekoʊ]

economic

adj

Relating to the production, distribution, and consumption of goods and services, or the management of money and resources.

[ˌɛkəˈnɑːmɪk]

economical

adj

using money, resources, or time carefully and without waste

[ˌiːkəˈnɑːmɪkl̩]

economy

n

the system by which a country's money, goods, and services are produced and used

[ɪˈkɑːnəmi]

edge

n

the outside limit of an object, area, or surface

[ɛdʒ]

edition

n

a particular form or version of a published text, such as a book, newspaper, or magazine.

[ɪˈdɪʃn]

editor

n

A person who is in charge of a newspaper, magazine, or multi-author book, deciding what will be published.

[ˈɛdɪtər]

educate

v

To teach someone, especially in a school or college, or to be taught in this way.

[ˈedʒ.ə.keɪt]

education

n

The process of teaching or learning, especially in a school or college, or the knowledge that you get from this.

[ˌɛdʒəˈkeɪʃən]

effect

n

a change that is caused by something; the result of an action or cause

[ɪˈfɛkt]

effective

adj

producing the result that is wanted or intended; producing a successful result

[ɪˈfɛktɪv]

efficiency

n

The quality of doing something well with no waste of time or money.

[ɪˈfɪʃn̩si]

efficient

adj

Working in a well-organized and competent way, without wasting time or resources.

[ɪˈfɪʃnt]

effort

n

a vigorous or determined attempt

[ˈefərt]

egg

n

an oval or round object laid by a female bird, reptile, fish, or invertebrate, usually containing a developing embryo.

[ɛɡ]

eight

cardinal number

The number equivalent to the sum of seven and one; one more than seven.

[eɪt]

eighteen

cardinal number

the number equivalent to the product of two and nine; one more than seventeen, or eight more than ten; 18.

[ˌeɪˈtiːn]

eighth

ordinal number

Constituting number eight in a sequence; 8th.

[eɪtθ]

eighty

cardinal number

the number equivalent to the product of eight and ten; ten less than ninety; 80.

[ˈeɪ.t̬i]

either

det

One or the other of two people or things

[ˈiːðər]

elaborate

adj

containing a lot of careful detail or many detailed parts

[ɪˈlæb.ər.ət]

elastic

adj

Able to return to its original size and shape after being stretched, squeezed, or bent.

[ɪˈlæstɪk]

elbow

n

the joint between the upper and lower parts of the arm where it bends in the middle.

[ˈelboʊ]

elder

adj

(of people, especially two related people) the older of two

[ˈeldər]

elect

v

To choose someone for a position by voting.

[ɪˈlɛkt]

election

n

a process in which people vote to choose a person or group for an official position

[ɪˈlɛkʃ(ə)n]

electric

adj

Using, producing, or powered by electricity.

[ɪˈlektrɪk]

electrical

adj

Relating to electricity, or using electricity.

[ɪˈlektrɪkl]

electricity

n

a form of energy resulting from the existence of charged particles (such as electrons or protons), either statically as an accumulation of charge or dynamically as a current.

[ɪˌlekˈtrɪs.ə.t̬i]

electron

n

A stable subatomic particle with a negative electric charge, found in all atoms and acting as the primary carrier of electricity in solids.

[ɪˈlɛktrɑːn]

electronic

adj

Operating by or involving the controlled flow of electrons, especially through semiconductors and vacuum tubes.

[ˌel.ɪkˈtrɑː.nɪk]

electronics

n

The branch of physics and technology concerned with the design of circuits using transistors and microchips, and with the behavior and movement of electrons.

[ɪˌlɛkˈtrɑːnɪks]

element

n

A basic, essential part or principle of something, often one that cannot be easily separated from it.

[ˈel.ə.mənt]

elementary

adj

relating to the most basic and important part of something

[ˌel.əˈmen.tər.i]

elephant

n

a very large plant-eating mammal with a long flexible trunk, large ears, and tusks.

[ˈeləfənt]

elevator

n

a machine that carries people or goods up and down between the levels of a tall building.

[ˈel.ə.veɪ.t̬ɚ]

eleven

n

the number 11

[ɪˈlɛvən]

eleventh

adj

constituting number eleven in a sequence; 11th.

[ɪˈlɛvənθ]

eliminate

v

To completely remove or get rid of something.

[ɪˈlɪmɪneɪt]

elimination

n

The complete removal or destruction of something.

[ɪˌlɪm.əˈneɪ.ʃən]

else

adv

In addition; besides

[els]

elsewhere

adv

In, at, or to another place or other places.

[ˌelsˈwer]

embarrass

v

To cause someone to feel awkward, self-conscious, or ashamed.

[ɪmˈbærəs]

embrace

v

to hold someone closely in one's arms as a sign of affection.

[ɪmˈbreɪs]

emerge

v

To come out of something or out from behind something.

[ɪˈmɜːrdʒ]

emergency

n

A sudden serious and dangerous event or situation which needs immediate action to deal with it.

[ɪˈmɜ�ːrdʒənsi]

emit

v

To send out something such as light, heat, sound, or gas.

[ɪˈmɪt]

emotion

n

A strong feeling such as love, fear, or anger.

[ɪˈmoʊʃ(ə)n]

emotional

adj

Relating to a person's feelings

[ɪˈmoʊʃənl]

emperor

n

a man who rules an empire

[ˈempərər]

emphasis

n

Special importance, value, or prominence given to something.

[ˈemfəsɪs]

emphasize

v

to give special importance or attention to something when speaking or writing.

[ˈemfəsaɪz]

empire

n

A group of countries or regions that are controlled by one ruler or government

[ˈem.paɪər]

employ

v

To give someone a job to do for payment.

[ɪmˈplɔɪ]

employee

n

a person who is paid to work for a person or company.

[ˌɛmplɔɪˈiː]

employer

n

A person, company, or organization that pays people to work for them.

[ɪmˈplɔɪər]

employment

n

The state of having a paid job.

[ɪmˈplɔɪmənt]

empty

adj

containing nothing; having no people or things inside

[ˈɛm(p)ti]

enable

v

To make someone or something able to do something; to provide with the means or opportunity.

[ɪˈneɪbl]

enclose

v

To surround or close off on all sides.

[ɪnˈkloʊz]

encounter

v

To meet or experience something, especially something unpleasant or unexpected

[ɪnˈkaʊntər]

encourage

v

to give someone support, confidence, or hope

[ɪnˈkɜːrɪdʒ]

end

n

The final part of something, or the point where something stops.

[end]

ending

n

The last part of something, such as a story, event, or period of time.

[ˈen.dɪŋ]

endless

adj

having or seeming to have no end or limit; continuing forever.

[ˈendləs]

endure

v

to suffer something painful or difficult patiently

[ɪnˈdʊr]

enemy

n

a person who hates and opposes another person and tries to harm them or stop them from doing something

[ˈenəmi]

energy

n

The ability and strength to do active physical things and the feeling that you are full of physical power and life.

[ˈenərdʒi]

enforce

v

to make sure that a law or rule is obeyed by people

[ɪnˈfɔːrs]

engage

v

To occupy or attract someone's interest or attention.

[ɪnˈɡeɪdʒ]

engine

n

A machine with moving parts that converts power into motion.

[ˈen.dʒɪn]

engineer

n

a person whose job involves designing and building engines, machines, roads, bridges, etc., or a person who is trained to repair and control engines

[ˌen.dʒɪˈnɪr]

engineering

n

The work involved in designing and building engines, machines, roads, bridges, etc., or the study of this.

[ˌen.dʒɪˈnɪr.ɪŋ]

English

adj

Relating to England, its people, or their language.

[ˈɪŋɡlɪʃ]

Englishman

n

A man who is English by birth or descent.

[ˈɪŋɡlɪʃmən]

enjoy

v

to receive pleasure or satisfaction from something

[ɪnˈdʒɔɪ]

enlarge

v

To make something bigger or to become bigger.

[ɪnˈlɑːrdʒ]

enormous

adj

extremely large in size or quantity

[ɪˈnɔːrməs]

enough

det

As much or as many as required

[ɪˈnʌf]

ensure

v

To make certain that something will happen or be the case.

[ɪnˈʃʊr]

enter

v

To come or go into a place

[ˈentər]

entertain

v

to provide amusement or enjoyment for someone, for example by telling them a story, taking them to a theatre, etc.

[ˌen.t̬ɚˈteɪn]

enthusiasm

n

a feeling of energetic interest in a particular subject or activity and an eagerness to be involved in it.

[ɪnˈθuːziæzəm]

enthusiastic

adj

having or showing intense and eager enjoyment, interest, or approval.

[ɪnˌθuːziˈæstɪk]

entire

adj

Whole or complete, with no part missing.

[ɪnˈtaɪər]

entitle

v

To give a title to a book, play, etc.

[ɪnˈtaɪ.təl]

entrance

n

A door, gate, or other opening used for entering a place.

[ˈen.trəns]

entry

n

the act of entering a place or joining a group

[ˈɛntri]

envelope

n

a flat paper container, usually with a flap that can be sealed, used for enclosing a letter or document.

[ˈɛnvəloʊp]

environment

n

The conditions, surroundings, or influences in which a person, animal, or plant lives or operates.

[ɪnˈvaɪrənmənt]

envy

n

The feeling of wanting something that someone else has.

[ˈɛnvi]

equal

adj

Being the same in quantity, size, degree, or value.

[ˈiːkwəl]

equality

n

The state of being equal, especially in status, rights, or opportunities.

[ɪˈkwɑːləti]

equation

n

A statement that two mathematical expressions are equal, shown by the sign =.

[ɪˈkweɪʒn]

equip

v

To provide a person or place with the items needed for a particular purpose or activity.

[ɪˈkwɪp]

equipment

n

the set of necessary tools, clothing, or machinery for a particular purpose.

[ɪˈkwɪpmənt]

equivalent

adj

Equal in value, amount, meaning, or importance.

[ɪˈkwɪvələnt]

era

n

A long and distinct period of history with a particular feature or characteristic.

[ˈɪrə]

erect

v

To build or set something upright.

[ɪˈrekt]

error

n

a mistake, especially one that causes problems or affects the result of something

[ˈerər]

escape

v

To get free from something, or to avoid something.

[ɪˈskeɪp]

especially

adv

Used to single out one person, thing, or situation over all others.

[ɪˈspeʃəli]

essay

n

A short piece of writing on a particular subject, especially one done by students as part of their school or university work.

[ˈɛˌseɪ]

essential

adj

Absolutely necessary; extremely important.

[ɪˈsenʃl]

establish

v

To start or create an organization, system, or situation that is meant to last for a long time.

[ɪˈstæblɪʃ]

establishment

n

The action of establishing something or being established

[ɪˈstæblɪʃmənt]

estimate

v

To form an approximate judgment or opinion regarding the value, amount, size, or cost of something.

[ˈestɪmeɪt]

European

adj

From or relating to the continent of Europe or its people.

[ˌjʊrəˈpiːən]

evaluate

v

To judge or calculate the quality, importance, amount, or value of something.

[ɪˈvæl.ju.eɪt]

evaporate

v

to change from a liquid into a gas or vapour

[ɪˈvæpəreɪt]

eve

n

The day or period of time immediately before an important event.

[iːv]

even

adj

Flat, level, or smooth in surface

[ˈiːvn̩]

evening

n

The part of the day between the end of the afternoon and night.

[ˈiːvnɪŋ]

event

n

something that happens, especially something important or unusual

[ɪˈvɛnt]

eventually

adv

At the end of a process or period of time; in the end, especially after a long delay, dispute, or series of problems.

[ɪˈvɛn.tʃu.ə.li]

ever

adv

At any time

[ˈevər]
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