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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 120 个可用词条。

goodness

n

the quality of being good, especially in moral character or behavior

[ˈɡʊdnəs]

goods

n

Items that are produced for sale; merchandise.

[ɡʊdz]

goose

n

a large waterbird with a long neck, short legs, webbed feet, and a broad bill.

[ɡuːs]

govern

v

to legally control a country, state, or area and be responsible for introducing new laws, organizing public services, etc.

[ˈɡʌvərn]

government

n

The group of people with the authority to govern a country or state; a particular ministry in office.

[ˈɡʌvərnmənt]

governor

n

the elected executive head of a state of the us.

[ˈɡʌvərnər]

gown

n

a long, elegant dress worn on formal occasions.

[ɡaʊn]

grace

n

Simple elegance or refinement of movement

[ɡreɪs]

graceful

adj

having or showing grace or elegance

[ˈɡreɪsf(ə)l]

gracious

adj

characterized by kindness, courtesy, and pleasantness

[ˈɡreɪʃəs]

grade

n

a level of quality, size, importance, etc.

[ɡreɪd]

gradual

adj

happening or changing slowly over a long period of time or by small degrees.

[ˈɡrædʒuəl]

gradually

adv

In a way that happens or changes slowly over a period of time.

[ˈɡrædʒuəli]

graduate

v

To successfully complete a course of study at a university, college, or school and receive a degree or diploma.

[ˈɡrædʒuət]

grain

n

the small, hard seeds of food plants such as wheat, rice, etc., or these seeds collectively

[ɡreɪn]

gramme

n

a metric unit of mass equal to one thousandth of a kilogram.

[ɡræm]

grammar

n

the rules in a language for changing the form of words and combining them into sentences

[ˈɡræmər]

grammatical

adj

Relating to or following the rules of grammar.

[ɡrəˈmætɪk(ə)l]

grand

adj

Impressive and large or important.

[ɡrænd]

granddaughter

n

The daughter of one's son or daughter.

[ˈɡrænˌdɔːt̬ər]

grandfather

n

the father of one's father or mother.

[ˈɡræn(d)ˌfɑðər]

grandmother

n

the mother of one's father or mother.

[ˈɡræn(d)ˌmʌðər]

grandson

n

The son of one's son or daughter.

[ˈɡræn(d)sʌn]

grant

v

To agree to give or allow something requested

[ɡrænt]

grape

n

a small, round, juicy fruit, typically green or purple, that grows in clusters on a vine and is often used to make wine.

[ɡreɪp]

graph

n

A diagram showing the relation between variable quantities, typically of two variables, each measured along one of a pair of axes at right angles.

[ɡræf]

grasp

v

To take and hold something firmly with your hands.

[ɡræsp]

grass

n

common wild plants with narrow green leaves and stems, which cover the ground and are eaten by animals

[ɡræs]

grateful

adj

Feeling or showing an appreciation of kindness; thankful.

[ˈɡreɪtf(ə)l]

gratitude

n

The feeling of being thankful and wanting to express your thanks.

[ˈɡrætɪtuːd]

grave

n

A place where a dead body is buried, especially one in the ground with a headstone.

[ɡreɪv]

gravity

n

The force that attracts a body towards the centre of the earth, or towards any other physical body having mass.

[ˈɡrævəti]

gray

adj

of a colour between white and black, like the colour of ashes or lead

[ɡreɪ]

great

adj

Of an extent, amount, or intensity considerably above average

[ɡreɪt]

greatly

adv

To a large degree or extent; very much.

[ˈɡreɪtli]

greedy

adj

Having or showing an intense and selfish desire for something, especially wealth or food.

[ˈɡriːdi]

Greek

adj

Of or relating to Greece, its people, or their language.

[ɡriːk]

green

adj

of the colour between blue and yellow in the spectrum; coloured like grass or emeralds.

[ɡriːn]

greenhouse

n

a building with glass walls and roof, used for growing plants that need warmth and protection.

[ˈɡriːnhaʊs]

greet

v

To say hello to someone or welcome them, often with words or a gesture.

[ɡriːt]

greeting

n

A word or gesture used when meeting someone.

[ˈɡriːtɪŋ]

grey

adj

Of a colour between black and white, like ashes or lead.

[ɡreɪ]

grieve

v

to feel or express great sadness, especially because someone has died

[ɡriːv]

grind

v

to crush something into small pieces or a powder by pressing between hard surfaces

[ɡraɪnd]

grip

v

To hold something tightly.

[ɡrɪp]

groan

v

To make a long, low sound because of pain, sadness, or physical effort.

[ɡroʊn]

grocer

n

A person who sells food and small household goods.

[ˈɡroʊsər]

grocery

n

A store that sells food and other household goods.

[ˈɡroʊsəri]

gross

adj

Very obvious and unacceptable; repulsive.

[ɡroʊs]

ground

n

The solid surface of the earth

[ɡraʊnd]

group

n

A number of people or things that are located, gathered, or classed together.

[ɡruːp]

grow

v

(of a living thing) to increase in size and develop physically over a period of time

[ɡroʊ]

growth

n

The process of increasing in physical size, amount, value, or importance.

[ɡroʊθ]

guarantee

n

a formal promise or assurance, especially that something is of a specified quality or will last for a specified time.

[ˌɡærənˈtiː]

guard

v

To watch over and protect someone or something to keep them safe.

[ɡɑːrd]

guess

v

To try to give an answer or form an opinion about something without being sure of all the facts.

[ɡɛs]

guest

n

A person who is invited to visit someone's home or attend a particular event.

[ɡɛst]

guidance

n

help and advice about how to do something or about how to deal with problems

[ˈɡaɪdns]

guide

v

To show someone the way to a place, often by going with them.

[ɡaɪd]

guilty

adj

Responsible for committing a crime or doing something wrong.

[ˈɡɪlti]

gulf

n

a large area of sea partly surrounded by land

[ɡʌlf]

gum

n

the firm pink flesh in the mouth that surrounds the base of the teeth

[ɡʌm]

gun

n

A weapon that uses an explosive charge to fire a projectile from a metal tube.

[ɡʌn]

gunpowder

n

A chemical mixture that explodes or burns very quickly when lit, used in guns and explosives.

[ˈɡʌnpaʊdər]

gymnasium

n

a large room or building with equipment for doing physical exercise

[dʒɪmˈneɪ.zi.əm]

habit

n

a thing that you do often and almost without thinking, especially something that is hard to stop doing

[ˈhæbɪt]

habitual

adj

done or doing something constantly or as a habit

[həˈbɪtʃuəl]

hair

n

The mass of thin thread-like structures that grow on the head and body of people and animals

[her]

haircut

n

The style in which someone's hair is cut

[ˈherkʌt]

half

n

Either of two equal or corresponding parts into which something is or can be divided.

[hæf]

hall

n

A large room or building for public gatherings, such as meetings, dances, or dining.

[hɔːl]

halt

v

to stop moving or happening

[hɒlt]

hamburger

n

a round, flat piece of minced beef that is fried and usually served in a bread roll.

[ˈhæmbɜːrɡər]

hammer

n

A tool with a heavy metal head mounted at right angles at the end of a handle, used for jobs such as breaking things and driving in nails.

[ˈhæmər]

hand

n

The part of the body at the end of the arm, including the fingers and thumb, used for holding and touching.

[hænd]

handful

n

the amount of something that can be held in one hand

[ˈhændfʊl]

handkerchief

n

a small square of cloth or paper used for wiping the nose, eyes, or face.

[ˈhæŋkərtʃɪf]

handle

v

To touch, hold, or move something with your hands.

[ˈhændl]

handsome

adj

(of a man) good-looking

[ˈhænsəm]

handwriting

n

a person's particular style of writing done with a pen, pencil, etc.

[ˈhændˌraɪtɪŋ]

handy

adj

convenient to handle or use; useful

[ˈhændi]

hang

v

To attach something at the top so that its lower part is free.

[hæŋ]

happen

v

to take place, especially without being planned

[ˈhæpən]

happiness

n

the state of feeling or showing pleasure

[ˈhæp.i.nəs]

happy

adj

feeling or showing pleasure or contentment

[ˈhæpi]

harbour

n

an area of water on the coast where ships and boats can shelter, often with structures like piers and warehouses.

[ˈhɑːrbər]

hard

adj

solid, firm, and not easily broken, bent, or pierced

[hɑːrd]

harden

v

to become firm, stiff, or solid, or to make something become firm, stiff, or solid

[ˈhɑːrd(ə)n]

hardly

adv

almost not; only just

[ˈhɑːrdli]

hardship

n

A situation that is difficult and unpleasant because you do not have enough money, food, clothes, etc.

[ˈhɑːrdʃɪp]

hardware

n

The physical parts of a computer or electronic system.

[ˈhɑːrdwer]

hare

n

A fast-running, long-eared mammal that resembles a large rabbit, having long hind legs and typically living in a form in open country.

[her]

harm

n

Physical or mental damage or injury.

[hɑːrm]

harmful

adj

Causing or likely to cause harm or damage

[ˈhɑːrmfl]

harmony

n

a pleasing combination or arrangement of different things, especially musical notes

[ˈhɑːr.mə.ni]

harness

n

A set of straps and fittings by which a horse or other animal is fastened to a cart, plow, etc. and is controlled by its driver

[ˈhɑːrnɪs]

harsh

adj

unpleasantly rough or jarring to the senses

[hɑːrʃ]

harvest

n

the time of year when crops are gathered from the fields

[ˈhɑːrvɪst]

haste

n

excessive speed or urgency of movement or action; hurry.

[heɪst]

hasten

v

to make something happen sooner or more quickly

[ˈheɪ.sən]

hasty

adj

Done or acting with excessive speed or urgency; hurried.

[ˈheɪsti]

hat

n

A covering for the head, typically with a brim and a crown.

[hæt]

hatch

v

(of a young bird, fish, insect, etc.) to come out of an egg

[hætʃ]

hate

v

to have a very strong feeling of dislike for someone or something

[heɪt]

hateful

adj

full of or causing strong dislike; very unpleasant or unkind

[ˈheɪt.fəl]

hatred

n

An extremely strong feeling of dislike; hate.

[ˈheɪtrɪd]

have

v

To own, hold, or possess something.

[hæv]

hawk

n

a type of bird of prey with a strong hooked bill and sharp talons, known for hunting small animals.

[hɔːk]

hay

n

Grass that has been cut and dried, used as food for animals.

[heɪ]

hazard

n

something that could be dangerous or cause damage or accidents

[ˈhæzərd]

he

pron

Used to refer to a man, boy, or male animal previously mentioned or easily identified.

[hiː]

head

n

The upper part of the human body, or the front or top part of an animal's body, containing the brain, mouth, and sense organs.

[hɛd]

headache

n

a continuous pain in the head.

[ˈhedeɪk]

heading

n

A title at the top of a page or section of a book or document.

[ˈhɛdɪŋ]

headline

n

A line of words printed in large letters at the top of a newspaper or magazine article, summarizing its main point.

[ˈhɛdˌlaɪn]

headmaster

n

a man who is the head teacher of a school, especially a private school.

[ˌhedˈmæstər]

headquarters

n

The main offices or center of operations of an organization, especially a military or business organization.

[ˈhɛdˌkwɔːrtərz]

heal

v

(of a wound or injury) to become healthy and sound again; to make whole.

[hiːl]

health

n

The condition of a person's body or mind, especially in terms of being free from illness or injury.

[helθ]

healthy

adj

in good physical or mental condition; possessing good health.

[ˈhelθi]
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