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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。

heap

n

An untidy pile of things

[hiːp]

hear

v

To perceive or become aware of a sound with the ears.

[hɪr]

heart

n

The organ in your chest that sends blood around your body.

[hɑːrt]

heat

n

The quality of being hot; high temperature.

[hiːt]

heating

n

the process or system of making a room, building, etc. warm

[ˈhiːtɪŋ]

heaven

n

the place believed to be the home of god and of angels and good people after death

[ˈhɛv.ən]

heavily

adv

to a great degree; very or very much

[ˈhevɪli]

heavy

adj

of great weight; difficult to lift or move

[ˈhɛvi]

hedge

n

A row of bushes or small trees planted close together, especially to form a boundary or mark a division of land.

[hɛdʒ]

heel

n

The back part of the foot below the ankle.

[hiːl]

height

n

The measurement of how tall a person or thing is from the bottom to the top.

[haɪt]

heir

n

a person who has the legal right to receive somebody's property, money, or title when that person dies

[er]

helicopter

n

a type of aircraft without wings that has large blades on top that spin around to lift it into the air

[ˈhel.ɪˌkɑːp.tɚ]

hell

n

The place where the souls of the damned are said to be punished after death, often personified as a realm ruled by the Devil.

[hɛl]

hello

interj

A common greeting used when meeting someone or starting a telephone conversation.

[həˈloʊ]

helmet

n

a hard or padded protective hat, various types of which are worn by soldiers, police officers, motorcyclists, sports players, and others.

[ˈhelmɪt]

help

v

To make it easier for someone to do something or for something to happen.

[hɛlp]

helpful

adj

providing help or assistance; useful.

[ˈhɛlpfəl]

helpless

adj

unable to take care of yourself or do things without the help of other people

[ˈhelpləs]

hen

n

An adult female chicken, especially one kept for its eggs.

[hen]

hence

adv

For this reason; therefore.

[hɛns]

her

pron

Used as the object of a verb or preposition to refer to a female person or animal previously mentioned or easily identified.

[hər]

herd

n

A large group of animals of the same type that live and feed together

[hɜːrd]

here

adv

in, at, or to this place or position

[hɪr]

hero

n

A person who is admired for their courage, outstanding achievements, or noble qualities.

[ˈhɪroʊ]

heroic

adj

having the characteristics of a hero, such as being very brave or determined

[hɪˈroʊɪk]

heroine

n

a woman who is admired for having done something very brave or having achieved something great

[ˈheroʊɪn]

hers

pron

That which belongs to or is associated with a female person or animal previously mentioned.

[hɜːrz]

herself

pron

used when the female person or animal who does an action is also affected by it

[hɜːrˈself]

hesitate

v

To pause before saying or doing something because you are uncertain or nervous.

[ˈhez.ə.teɪt]

hi

interj

An informal word used as a greeting or to attract attention.

[haɪ]

hide

v

To put or keep out of sight; to conceal

[haɪd]

high

adj

Having a great vertical extent; measuring a long distance from the bottom to the top.

[haɪ]

highly

adv

to a high degree or level; very

[ˈhaɪli]

highway

n

a main road for traveling long distances, especially one connecting and going through cities and towns

[ˈhaɪweɪ]

hill

n

A naturally raised area of land, not as high or craggy as a mountain.

[hɪl]

hillside

n

The sloping side of a hill.

[ˈhɪlˌsaɪd]

him

pron

Used as the object of a verb or preposition to refer to a male person or animal previously mentioned or easily identified.

[hɪm]

himself

pron

Used as the object of a verb or preposition to refer to a male person or animal previously mentioned as the subject of the clause.

[hɪmˈsɛlf]

hint

n

A small piece of information that helps you guess an answer or do something more easily.

[hɪnt]

hire

v

To pay money to use something for a short period.

[ˈhaɪər]

his

det

Belonging to or associated with a male person or animal previously mentioned or easily identified.

[hɪz]

historical

adj

Relating to the study of past events.

[hɪˈstɔːrɪkəl]

history

n

The study of past events, particularly in human affairs.

[ˈhɪst(ə)ri]

hit

v

to bring your hand, or an object you are holding, against somebody/something quickly and with force

[hɪt]

hobby

n

An activity that you do for pleasure when you are not working.

[ˈhɑːbi]

hold

v

to have or keep something in your hand, arms, etc.

[hoʊld]

hole

n

A hollow space in a solid object or surface.

[hoʊl]

holiday

n

a day of festivity or recreation when no work is done

[ˈhɑːlədeɪ]

hollow

adj

having a hole or empty space inside

[ˈhɑːloʊ]

holy

adj

connected with god or a god; considered to be special and treated with respect because of this

[ˈhoʊli]

home

n

The place where one lives permanently, especially as a member of a family or household.

[hoʊm]

honest

adj

telling the truth or able to be trusted and not likely to steal, cheat, or lie

[ˈɑːnɪst]

honesty

n

the quality of being honest; truthfulness and sincerity.

[ˈɑːnəsti]

honey

n

a sweet, sticky, yellowish-brown fluid made by bees from flower nectar, used as food.

[ˈhʌni]

honeymoon

n

a holiday taken by a newly married couple

[ˈhʌn.i.muːn]

honour

n

great respect and admiration for someone.

[ˈɑːnər]

honourable

adj

deserving respect and admiration

[ˈɑːnərəbl]

hook

n

a curved piece of metal or plastic used for catching, holding, or pulling things

[hʊk]

hope

v

To want something to happen or be true, and to believe it is possible.

[hoʊp]

hopeful

adj

feeling or inspiring optimism about a future event.

[ˈhoʊpf(ə)l]

hopeless

adj

feeling or causing a lack of hope or chance of success

[ˈhoʊpləs]

horizon

n

The line in the distance where the earth or sea seems to meet the sky.

[həˈraɪ.zən]

horizontal

adj

Parallel to the plane of the horizon; at right angles to the vertical.

[ˌhɔːrɪˈzɑːntl]

horn

n

A hard, permanent, pointed growth on the head of animals such as cattle, goats, or antelopes.

[hɔːrn]

horror

n

an intense feeling of fear, shock, or disgust.

[ˈhɔːrər]

horse

n

A large animal with hooves, a mane, and a tail, used for riding, racing, and carrying or pulling loads.

[hɔːrs]

horsepower

n

a unit for measuring the power of an engine, equal to 550 foot-pounds per second (about 745.7 watts).

[ˈhɔːrspaʊər]

hospital

n

An institution providing medical and surgical treatment and nursing care for sick or injured people.

[ˈhɑːspɪtl]

host

n

a person who receives or entertains guests

[hoʊst]

hostess

n

a woman who receives or entertains guests.

[ˈhoʊstəs]

hostile

adj

Unfriendly and showing dislike or opposition

[ˈhɑːstəl]

hot

adj

having a high temperature

[hɑːt]

hotel

n

a building where people pay to stay and eat meals

[hoʊˈtel]

hour

n

A period of time equal to 60 minutes, one of the 24 parts that a day is divided into.

[ˈaʊər]

house

n

a building where people live, usually one family or group

[haʊs]

household

n

all the people who live together in one house, considered as a unit.

[ˈhaʊshoʊld]

housewife

n

A woman whose main occupation is caring for her family, managing household affairs, and doing housework, typically without being employed outside the home.

[ˈhaʊsˌwaɪf]

how

adv

in what way or manner; by what means

[haʊ]

however

adv

used to introduce a statement that contrasts with or seems to contradict something that has been said previously

[haʊˈevər]

huge

adj

extremely large in size, amount, or degree

[hjuːdʒ]

human

adj

Relating to or characteristic of people or human beings

[ˈhjuːmən]

humble

adj

having or showing a modest or low estimate of one's own importance.

[ˈhʌmbl]

humid

adj

(of the air or climate) containing a high amount of water or water vapor; damp.

[ˈhjuːmɪd]

humorous

adj

causing laughter and amusement; comical.

[ˈhjuːmərəs]

humour

n

the quality in something that makes it funny or amusing; the ability to laugh at things that are amusing

[ˈhjuː.mɚ]

hundred

n

The number 100.

[ˈhʌndrəd]

hunger

n

The feeling you have when you need to eat.

[ˈhʌŋɡər]

hungry

adj

feeling that you want to eat something

[ˈhʌŋɡri]

hunt

v

to chase and try to catch and kill wild animals or birds for food or sport

[hʌnt]

hurry

v

to move or act with great or excessive speed

[ˈhɝː.i]

hurt

v

To cause physical pain or injury to someone or something

[hɜːrt]

husband

n

a married man; a man in relation to his spouse.

[ˈhʌzbənd]

hut

n

a small, simple, single-storey house or shelter, often made of wood, mud, or other natural materials.

[hʌt]

hydrogen

n

A chemical element that is the lightest gas, has no color, taste, or smell, and combines with oxygen to form water.

[ˈhaɪdrədʒən]

ice

n

Water that has frozen and become solid.

[aɪs]

ice-cream

n

A sweet, frozen food made from cream or milk, sugar, and often fruit or other flavors.

[ˌaɪs ˈkriːm]

idea

n

a thought, suggestion, or concept formed in the mind

[aɪˈdiːə]

ideal

adj

satisfying one's conception of what is perfect; most suitable

[aɪˈdɪəl]

identical

adj

exactly the same in every detail

[aɪˈden.t̬ɪ.kəl]

identify

v

To recognize and correctly name someone or something

[aɪˈdentɪfaɪ]

idiom

n

A group of words whose meaning is different from the meanings of the individual words.

[ˈɪd.i.əm]

idle

adj

Not working or being used; not active or in use.

[ˈaɪdl]

if

conj

Used to introduce a conditional clause.

[ɪf]

ignorant

adj

Lacking knowledge or awareness in general; uneducated.

[ˈɪɡnərənt]

ignore

v

To refuse to take notice of or acknowledge; to disregard intentionally.

[ɪɡˈnɔːr]

ill

adj

Not in good health; sick or unwell

[ɪl]

illegal

adj

not allowed by the law; against the law

[ɪˈliːɡl̩]

illness

n

a state of being unwell or having a disease; a specific type of disease.

[ˈɪlnəs]

illustrate

v

to explain or make something clear by using examples, charts, or pictures.

[ˈɪləˌstreɪt]

illustration

n

A picture, diagram, or drawing used to explain or decorate a text.

[ˌɪl.əˈstreɪ.ʃən]

image

n

a picture, idea, or impression of someone or something formed in the mind or created through art, photography, or other media.

[ˈɪmɪdʒ]

imaginary

adj

Existing only in the mind or imagination; not real.

[ɪˈmædʒɪneri]

imagination

n

The ability to form new ideas, or images or concepts of external objects not present to the senses.

[ɪˌmædʒəˈneɪʃn]

imagine

v

To form a mental image or concept of something not present to the senses.

[ɪˈmædʒɪn]

imitate

v

To copy the way someone or something looks, sounds, or behaves.

[ˈɪmɪteɪt]

immediate

adj

Happening or done without delay

[ɪˈmiːdiət]

immediately

adv

Without any delay; at once.

[ɪˈmiːdiətli]

immense

adj

extremely large or great, especially in scale or degree

[ɪˈmens]

immigrant

n

a person who comes to live permanently in a foreign country.

[ˈɪmɪɡrənt]
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