大学英语四级词表

The solid base or layer below a building that supports it.

A structure, often decorative, from which a stream of water is pumped into the air.

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

the number equivalent to the sum of ten and four; 14.

coming after three other things in a series

A wild animal belonging to the dog family, with a pointed muzzle, bushy tail, and often reddish fur, known for its cunning.

a small part or amount of something

A small part broken off or separated from something larger.

The basic structure of a building, vehicle, or piece of furniture that gives it its shape and strength.

A supporting structure around which something can be built.

honest and direct in what you say, sometimes in a way that other people might not like

not under the control or in the power of another; able to act or be done as one wishes

The power or right to act, speak, or think as one wants without hindrance or restraint.

in a free manner; without restriction or control

to become hard, and often turn to ice, as a result of extreme cold

goods transported in bulk by truck, train, ship, or aircraft.

Relating to France, its people, or its language.

The rate at which something happens or is repeated over a particular period of time or in a given sample.

happening or doing something often

At frequent intervals; often.

(of food) recently made, produced, or harvested; not stale or spoiled.

the resistance that one surface or object encounters when moving over another.

The day of the week following Thursday and preceding Saturday.

A piece of electrical equipment in which food is kept cold so that it stays fresh.

a person you know well and like, and who is not usually a member of your family

behaving in a pleasant, kind way towards someone

a relationship between friends

to make someone feel fear

a small animal with smooth skin, that lives both on land and in water, has long back legs for jumping, and no tail

used to show the place, direction, or time that someone or something started at or originated in

The side or part of something that faces forward or is most often seen or used.

A border separating two countries, or the area near this border

A thin, white layer of ice that forms on surfaces when the temperature is below freezing.

to bring your eyebrows together so that lines appear on your face, often because you are annoyed, worried, or thinking hard

The part of a plant that contains seeds and is often sweet and edible, such as an apple, banana, or strawberry.

producing good or helpful results; productive

to cook something in hot fat or oil

A substance such as oil, gas, coal, or wood that is burned to produce heat or power.

To achieve or realize something desired, promised, or predicted.

Containing or holding as much or as many as possible; having no empty space.

enjoyment, amusement, or light-hearted pleasure

The purpose that something is designed for or the job that someone or something does.

A sum of money saved or made available for a particular purpose.

relating to the most important or basic part of something

A ceremony, often a religious one, for burying or cremating a dead person.

causing laughter or amusement; humorous

The thick hair that covers the bodies of some animals

extremely angry

an enclosed structure in which heat is produced, as for heating houses, melting metals, or reducing ores.

To provide or supply something needed or wanted.

The movable objects, such as chairs, tables, and beds, that are used to make a room or building suitable for living or working in.

to a greater degree or extent; more

In addition to what has been said; moreover.

The time that will come after the present

To obtain or secure something useful, advantageous, or desired.

a room or building for the display or sale of works of art.

a unit for measuring volume, equal to eight pints or about 4.546 litres in the uk, and equal to eight pints or about 3.785 litres in the us.

An activity or sport with rules that people play for enjoyment or competition.

An organized group of criminals or troublemakers

An empty space or opening in the middle of something or between two things.

a building where a car is kept, usually next to or attached to a house

Waste material or unwanted things that are no longer useful or wanted and are thrown away.

A piece of ground, often near a house, used for growing flowers, fruit, vegetables, or grass, and often with an area of grass for sitting on.

A person who tends and cultivates a garden as a pastime or for a living.

A substance like air that is neither liquid nor solid and can expand to fill any container

Existing as or having the form of a gas; not solid or liquid.

a clear liquid obtained from petroleum, used as a fuel in car engines and other motors.

To take a short, quick breath through the mouth, especially because of surprise, pain, or shock.

A hinged barrier used to close an opening in a wall, fence, or hedge.

To come together, or bring people or things together, in one place or group.

a standard measure or scale of measurement

Sexually or romantically attracted to people of the same sex or gender

To look steadily and intently, especially in admiration, surprise, or thought.

relating to all or most people, things, or places; not specific or detailed

In most cases; usually.

To produce or create something.

All the people born and living at about the same time, regarded collectively.

A machine for producing electricity.

Willing to give money, help, or time freely.

Exceptional intellectual or creative power or other natural ability.

kind and calm in character or behavior; not harsh, violent, or severe.

a polite or formal way of referring to a man.

in a mild, kind, or soft manner; not harshly or violently.

real and exactly what it appears to be; not artificial or false.

The scientific study of the earth's surface, physical features, divisions, products, population, etc.

The branch of mathematics concerned with the properties and relations of points, lines, surfaces, and solids.

A very small living thing that can cause disease.

Relating to Germany, its people, or their language.

a movement of part of the body, especially a hand or the head, to express an idea or meaning

to receive, obtain, or acquire something

the spirit of a dead person, sometimes represented as a pale, almost transparent image of that person that some people believe appears to people who are alive

(in stories) a creature like a very large, strong human

something that you give to someone, especially on a special occasion or to show thanks

A female child or young woman.

To freely transfer the possession of something to someone

pleased and happy

To look at something or someone very quickly

To look at someone or something in an angry way.

A hard, brittle, typically transparent or translucent substance, made by fusing sand with soda and lime.

To move smoothly, quietly, and continuously, as if without effort.

a very brief, partial, or quick view of something.

To produce a lot of small, bright flashes of reflected light.

a round object shaped like a ball; a sphere

dark or poorly lit, especially in a way that makes you feel sad

Having, worthy of, or bringing great fame, admiration, or praise; magnificent.

great admiration, honor, and praise that you earn by achieving something.

A covering for the hand, typically with separate parts for each finger and the thumb.

to produce a continuous, steady, and gentle light, especially without a flame

A sticky substance used for joining things together.

To move or travel from one place to another.

The object of a person's ambition or effort; an aim or desired result.

A hardy domesticated ruminant animal that has backward-curving horns and is kept for its milk, wool, and meat.

The supreme being, creator and ruler of the universe in monotheistic religions.

A yellow precious metal, the chemical element of atomic number 79, used especially in jewelry and decoration and to guarantee the value of currencies.

made of or containing gold

A game played on a large outdoor course, in which a small hard ball is struck with a club into a series of small holes in the ground, the object being to use the fewest possible strokes to complete the course.

Of a high quality or standard

A word said when someone is leaving or at the end of a conversation.