Exam word list
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。 共 4,533 个词,本页显示 118 个可用词条。
easy
adjachieved without great effort; presenting few difficulties.
eat
vTo put food into your mouth, chew it, and swallow it.
echo
nA sound that is heard after it has been reflected off a surface such as a wall or a cliff.
economic
adjRelating to the production, distribution, and consumption of goods and services, or the management of money and resources.
economical
adjusing money, resources, or time carefully and without waste
economy
nthe system by which a country's money, goods, and services are produced and used
edge
nthe outside limit of an object, area, or surface
edition
na particular form or version of a published text, such as a book, newspaper, or magazine.
editor
nA person who is in charge of a newspaper, magazine, or multi-author book, deciding what will be published.
educate
vTo teach someone, especially in a school or college, or to be taught in this way.
education
nThe process of teaching or learning, especially in a school or college, or the knowledge that you get from this.
effect
na change that is caused by something; the result of an action or cause
effective
adjproducing the result that is wanted or intended; producing a successful result
efficiency
nThe quality of doing something well with no waste of time or money.
efficient
adjWorking in a well-organized and competent way, without wasting time or resources.
effort
na vigorous or determined attempt
egg
nan oval or round object laid by a female bird, reptile, fish, or invertebrate, usually containing a developing embryo.
eight
cardinal numberThe number equivalent to the sum of seven and one; one more than seven.
eighteen
cardinal numberthe number equivalent to the product of two and nine; one more than seventeen, or eight more than ten; 18.
eighth
ordinal numberConstituting number eight in a sequence; 8th.
eighty
cardinal numberthe number equivalent to the product of eight and ten; ten less than ninety; 80.
either
detOne or the other of two people or things
elaborate
adjcontaining a lot of careful detail or many detailed parts
elastic
adjAble to return to its original size and shape after being stretched, squeezed, or bent.
elbow
nthe joint between the upper and lower parts of the arm where it bends in the middle.
elder
adj(of people, especially two related people) the older of two
elect
vTo choose someone for a position by voting.
election
na process in which people vote to choose a person or group for an official position
electric
adjUsing, producing, or powered by electricity.
electrical
adjRelating to electricity, or using electricity.
electricity
na 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.
electron
nA stable subatomic particle with a negative electric charge, found in all atoms and acting as the primary carrier of electricity in solids.
electronic
adjOperating by or involving the controlled flow of electrons, especially through semiconductors and vacuum tubes.
electronics
nThe branch of physics and technology concerned with the design of circuits using transistors and microchips, and with the behavior and movement of electrons.
element
nA basic, essential part or principle of something, often one that cannot be easily separated from it.
elementary
adjrelating to the most basic and important part of something
elephant
na very large plant-eating mammal with a long flexible trunk, large ears, and tusks.
elevator
na machine that carries people or goods up and down between the levels of a tall building.
eleven
nthe number 11
eleventh
adjconstituting number eleven in a sequence; 11th.
eliminate
vTo completely remove or get rid of something.
elimination
nThe complete removal or destruction of something.
else
advIn addition; besides
elsewhere
advIn, at, or to another place or other places.
embarrass
vTo cause someone to feel awkward, self-conscious, or ashamed.
embrace
vto hold someone closely in one's arms as a sign of affection.
emerge
vTo come out of something or out from behind something.
emergency
nA sudden serious and dangerous event or situation which needs immediate action to deal with it.
emit
vTo send out something such as light, heat, sound, or gas.
emotion
nA strong feeling such as love, fear, or anger.
emotional
adjRelating to a person's feelings
emperor
na man who rules an empire
emphasis
nSpecial importance, value, or prominence given to something.
emphasize
vto give special importance or attention to something when speaking or writing.
empire
nA group of countries or regions that are controlled by one ruler or government
employ
vTo give someone a job to do for payment.
employee
na person who is paid to work for a person or company.
employer
nA person, company, or organization that pays people to work for them.
employment
nThe state of having a paid job.
empty
adjcontaining nothing; having no people or things inside
enable
vTo make someone or something able to do something; to provide with the means or opportunity.
enclose
vTo surround or close off on all sides.
encounter
vTo meet or experience something, especially something unpleasant or unexpected
encourage
vto give someone support, confidence, or hope
end
nThe final part of something, or the point where something stops.
ending
nThe last part of something, such as a story, event, or period of time.
endless
adjhaving or seeming to have no end or limit; continuing forever.
endure
vto suffer something painful or difficult patiently
enemy
na person who hates and opposes another person and tries to harm them or stop them from doing something
energy
nThe ability and strength to do active physical things and the feeling that you are full of physical power and life.
enforce
vto make sure that a law or rule is obeyed by people
engage
vTo occupy or attract someone's interest or attention.
engine
nA machine with moving parts that converts power into motion.
engineer
na person whose job involves designing and building engines, machines, roads, bridges, etc., or a person who is trained to repair and control engines
engineering
nThe work involved in designing and building engines, machines, roads, bridges, etc., or the study of this.
English
adjRelating to England, its people, or their language.
Englishman
nA man who is English by birth or descent.
enjoy
vto receive pleasure or satisfaction from something
enlarge
vTo make something bigger or to become bigger.
enormous
adjextremely large in size or quantity
enough
detAs much or as many as required
ensure
vTo make certain that something will happen or be the case.
enter
vTo come or go into a place
entertain
vto provide amusement or enjoyment for someone, for example by telling them a story, taking them to a theatre, etc.
enthusiasm
na feeling of energetic interest in a particular subject or activity and an eagerness to be involved in it.
enthusiastic
adjhaving or showing intense and eager enjoyment, interest, or approval.
entire
adjWhole or complete, with no part missing.
entitle
vTo give a title to a book, play, etc.
entrance
nA door, gate, or other opening used for entering a place.
entry
nthe act of entering a place or joining a group
envelope
na flat paper container, usually with a flap that can be sealed, used for enclosing a letter or document.
environment
nThe conditions, surroundings, or influences in which a person, animal, or plant lives or operates.
envy
nThe feeling of wanting something that someone else has.
equal
adjBeing the same in quantity, size, degree, or value.
equality
nThe state of being equal, especially in status, rights, or opportunities.
equation
nA statement that two mathematical expressions are equal, shown by the sign =.
equip
vTo provide a person or place with the items needed for a particular purpose or activity.
equipment
nthe set of necessary tools, clothing, or machinery for a particular purpose.
equivalent
adjEqual in value, amount, meaning, or importance.
era
nA long and distinct period of history with a particular feature or characteristic.
erect
vTo build or set something upright.
error
na mistake, especially one that causes problems or affects the result of something
escape
vTo get free from something, or to avoid something.
especially
advUsed to single out one person, thing, or situation over all others.
essay
nA short piece of writing on a particular subject, especially one done by students as part of their school or university work.
essential
adjAbsolutely necessary; extremely important.
establish
vTo start or create an organization, system, or situation that is meant to last for a long time.
establishment
nThe action of establishing something or being established
estimate
vTo form an approximate judgment or opinion regarding the value, amount, size, or cost of something.
European
adjFrom or relating to the continent of Europe or its people.
evaluate
vTo judge or calculate the quality, importance, amount, or value of something.
evaporate
vto change from a liquid into a gas or vapour
eve
nThe day or period of time immediately before an important event.
even
adjFlat, level, or smooth in surface
evening
nThe part of the day between the end of the afternoon and night.
event
nsomething that happens, especially something important or unusual
eventually
advAt the end of a process or period of time; in the end, especially after a long delay, dispute, or series of problems.
ever
advAt any time