大学英语四级词表

an act of kindness beyond what is due or usual

expressing approval or agreement

liked or preferred above all others of the same kind

An unpleasant emotion caused by the threat of danger, pain, or harm.

feeling or showing fear; afraid

able to be done or achieved; possible and practical.

a large or special meal, especially for a lot of people and to celebrate something

Any one of the light, flat growths that cover a bird's body, consisting of a central hollow stem with soft, interlocking strands on either side.

A distinctive or important part or aspect of something.

The second month of the year, following January.

relating to a system of government in which several states or regions unite under a central authority while retaining some independent powers.

A sum of money paid for professional advice or services, or for a particular right or privilege.

Lacking physical strength, especially as a result of age or illness

To give food to a person or an animal

Information or statements of opinion about something, such as a new product or a performance, that tell you if it is successful or liked

To experience an emotion or a physical sensation.

an emotional state or reaction

A man or boy.

Of or denoting the sex that can bear offspring or produce eggs, distinguished biologically by the production of gametes (ova) which can be fertilized by male gametes.

A structure like a wall, but made of posts of wood or metal with wire or net between them, used for enclosing an area of land or for preventing animals or people from entering or leaving.

(of land or soil) able to produce good crops or plants

A substance that is added to soil to help plants grow.

A day or period of celebration, typically for religious or cultural reasons.

to go to a place to bring something or someone back

A medical condition in which the body temperature is higher than normal, often a sign of illness.

A small number of; not many

A thread-like structure that forms body tissues, such as muscle or nerve.

Literature that describes imaginary people and events, not real ones.

An area of open land, especially one planted with crops or pasture, or used for a particular purpose such as sports.

(of people or animals) aggressive and violent in a way that is frightening

the number equivalent to the sum of ten and five; 15.

Constituting number five in a sequence; 5th.

the number equivalent to the product of five and ten; half of one hundred; 50.

to take part in a violent physical struggle against someone or something

A number representing an amount, especially in official statistics.

A folder, box, or other container for storing loose papers in an organized way.

To make something full or to occupy all of a space.

A thin flexible strip of plastic or other material coated with light-sensitive emulsion for exposure in a camera, used to produce photographs or motion pictures.

a device containing paper, sand, chemicals, etc. that a liquid or gas is passed through in order to remove any materials that are not wanted

relating to the end or conclusion of something; last in a series or process.

After a long time, delay, or series of problems.

The management of large amounts of money, especially by governments or large companies.

Relating to money and how it is managed, especially by a government, company, or large organization.

to discover or locate something or someone by searching or by chance

A piece of information that is discovered as the result of an inquiry, investigation, or experiment.

of very high quality; very good of its kind

One of the five long parts at the end of your hand, sometimes excluding the thumb.

to complete something or come to the end of an activity

The flames, light, and heat produced when something burns

A person whose job is to put out fires; a firefighter.

solid and not easy to bend, move, or break

Coming before all others in time, order, or importance.

A cold-blooded animal that lives in water, breathes through gills, and usually has fins and scales.

a person who catches fish, especially as a job or for sport.

A hand with the fingers bent in towards the palm and held there tightly, typically in order to hit someone or something.

Of a suitable quality, standard, or type to meet the required purpose

the number 5

to make something firm or stable; to attach or place something securely.

A piece of cloth with a special coloured design on it that may be the symbol of a particular country or organization, or may have a particular meaning

A hot, bright stream of burning gas that comes from something on fire

To burn or shine with a sudden, bright, unsteady light.

To shine suddenly and brightly for a short time

Level and smooth, with no curved, high, or hollow parts

The particular taste of a food or drink

A group of ships sailing together, especially warships, or all the ships in a country's navy.

the soft substance consisting of muscle and fat that is found between the skin and bones of an animal or a human

able to bend easily without breaking.

The action or process of flying through the air.

to rest or move on the surface of a liquid without sinking

A group of birds, sheep, or goats

a very large amount of water covering an area that is usually dry

the flat surface that you walk on inside a building

A fine, soft powder made by grinding grain, typically wheat, used for making bread, cakes, etc.

to grow or develop in a healthy or vigorous way, especially as a result of a favorable environment.

(of a liquid, gas, or electricity) to move steadily and continuously in a current or stream

The part of a plant from which fruit or seed develops, often having brightly colored petals.

A common infectious illness that causes fever, headache, and weakness

able to speak or write a particular language easily, accurately, and articulately

A substance that flows easily and has no fixed shape, such as a liquid or gas.

to become red in the face, especially because you are embarrassed, angry, or hot

(of a bird, insect, or aircraft) to move through the air using wings or engine power.

the main or central point of something, especially of attention or interest

A thick cloud of tiny water droplets suspended in the atmosphere at or near the earth's surface which obscures visibility.

To bend something, especially paper or cloth, so that one part lies on top of another part.

People in general, especially those of a particular group or kind

To go or come after or behind someone or something.

Coming after or as a result of.

Having an affection or liking for someone or something

Any substance that people or animals eat or drink, or that plants absorb, to maintain life and growth.

a person who acts unwisely or imprudently; a silly person.

lacking good sense or judgement; unwise

The lower extremity of the leg below the ankle, on which a person or animal stands or walks.

a game played by two teams of eleven players who try to kick a round ball into a goal

The sound made by a person's foot touching the ground when walking.

used to show who is intended to have or use something or where something is intended to be put

To order someone not to do something, or to say that something is not allowed.

Physical strength or power

To say what you think will happen in the future, based on information you have now.

The flat part of the face above the eyes and below the hair.

Belonging to, situated in, or coming from a country or nation other than your own.

A person who comes from a different country.

most prominent in rank, importance, or position.

A large area of land covered with trees and undergrowth.

for all future time; for always

To be unable to remember a fact, something that happened, or how to do something.

To stop feeling angry or resentful towards someone for an offence, flaw, or mistake.

A tool with a handle and two or more long, thin pointed parts (called prongs or tines), used for picking up and eating food.

The shape and structure of something as distinguished from its material.

Relating to or done in accordance with rules, convention, or ceremony; official.

The action of forming or process of being formed.

of or in an earlier time; having been previously

A standard form or method for doing or producing something, especially one that is widely used.

Forward in time, place, or order; onward.

A period of two weeks.

having or bringing good luck; lucky

Used to say that something good has happened or is true, especially when this was not expected or intended.

a large amount of money or valuable possessions

The number equivalent to the product of four and ten; 40.

directed or moving towards the front

To establish an institution, organization, or city, often by providing the initial financial support.