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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 118 个可用词条。

naval

adj

Relating to a navy or warships.

[ˈneɪvəl]

navigation

n

The process or activity of accurately ascertaining one's position and planning and following a route.

[ˌnæv.əˈɡeɪ.ʃən]

navy

n

the part of a country's armed forces that fights at sea, including the ships and people involved.

[ˈneɪvi]

near

adv

at or to a short distance away; not far

[nɪr]

nearby

adj

Not far away; close at hand.

[ˌnɪrˈbaɪ]

nearly

adv

almost but not completely; very close to

[ˈnɪrli]

neat

adj

tidy and in order; carefully arranged

[niːt]

necessarily

adv

as a necessary result; inevitably

[ˌnesəˈserəli]

necessary

adj

needed to be done, achieved, or present; essential

[ˈnesəseri]

necessity

n

the fact that something must happen or be done; the need for something

[nəˈsesəti]

neck

n

The part of the body that connects the head to the shoulders.

[nɛk]

necklace

n

a piece of jewelry consisting of a chain, string of beads, etc., worn around the neck.

[ˈnek.lɪs]

need

v

To require something because it is essential or very important.

[niːd]

needle

n

a very thin, pointed piece of polished metal used in sewing, with a hole at one end for the thread.

[ˈniːdl̩]

needless

adj

not needed; unnecessary

[ˈniːdləs]

negative

adj

expressing denial, refusal, or prohibition; meaning 'no' or 'not'

[ˈneɡətɪv]

neglect

v

To fail to give proper care or attention to someone or something.

[nɪˈɡlɛkt]

negro

n

A term for a person of Black African ancestry or descent.

[ˈniːɡroʊ]

neighbour

n

A person living next door to or very near to the speaker or person referred to.

[ˈneɪbər]

neighbourhood

n

A district or community within a town or city.

[ˈneɪbərˌhʊd]

neither

conj

used before the first of two or more alternatives that are joined by ‘nor’ to show that they are not true, do not happen, etc.

[ˈniːðər]

nephew

n

A son of one's brother or sister, or of one's brother-in-law or sister-in-law.

[ˈnefjuː]

nerve

n

any of the long thin fibres that carry information between the brain and parts of the body, enabling movement and feeling

[nɜːrv]

nervous

adj

easily agitated or alarmed; anxious or apprehensive

[ˈnɜːrvəs]

nest

n

A structure or place made or chosen by a bird for laying eggs and sheltering its young.

[nɛst]

net

n

A piece of open-meshed material made of twine, cord, or something similar, used for catching fish or other animals.

[nɛt]

network

n

A system of interconnected people or things, especially computers, telecommunications, or social contacts.

[ˈnɛtˌwərk]

neutral

adj

Not supporting or helping either side in a conflict, disagreement, etc.; impartial.

[ˈnuːtrəl]

never

adv

not at any time; not on any occasion

[ˈnevər]

nevertheless

adv

in spite of that; however

[ˌnevərðəˈles]

new

adj

Having recently come into existence or been made, discovered, or acquired

[nuː]

newly

adv

Very recently; not long ago.

[ˈnuːli]

news

n

Newly received or noteworthy information, especially about recent events.

[nuːz]

newspaper

n

A set of large, folded sheets of printed paper containing news, articles, advertisements, etc., published daily or weekly.

[ˈnuːzpeɪpər]

next

adj

Coming immediately after the present one in time, order, or sequence.

[nɛkst]

nice

adj

pleasant, enjoyable, or attractive

[naɪs]

niece

n

a daughter of your brother or sister, or a daughter of your husband's or wife's brother or sister.

[niːs]

night

n

The period of darkness in each twenty-four hours; the time from sunset to sunrise.

[naɪt]

nine

cardinal number

The number equivalent to the product of three and three; one more than eight, or one less than ten; 9.

[naɪn]

nineteen

cardinal number

the number equivalent to the sum of ten and nine; one more than eighteen.

[ˌnaɪnˈtiːn]

ninety

n

the number 90

[ˈnaɪnti]

nitrogen

n

A chemical element that is a gas with no color or smell, forms most of the Earth's atmosphere, and is a part of all living things.

[ˈnaɪtrədʒən]

no

adv

used to give a negative answer or statement

[noʊ]

noble

adj

belonging to a high social class, especially by birth, and having a title

[ˈnoʊbl̩]

nobody

pron

No person; not anyone

[ˈnoʊbədi]

nod

v

To move your head down and then up again quickly to show agreement, greeting, or as a sign.

[nɑːd]

noise

n

a sound, especially one that is loud, unpleasant, or disturbing.

[nɔɪz]

noisy

adj

making a lot of sound

[ˈnɔɪzi]

none

pron

not any; not one

[nʌn]

nonsense

n

spoken or written words that have no meaning or make no sense.

[ˈnɑːnsens]

noon

n

Twelve o'clock in the middle of the day; midday.

[nuːn]

nor

conj

Used before the second or further of two or more alternatives (after 'neither') to indicate that they are each untrue or each do not happen.

[nɔːr]

normal

adj

Conforming to a standard; usual, typical, or expected.

[ˈnɔːrm(ə)l]

normally

adv

in the usual or expected way; under normal circumstances.

[ˈnɔːrməli]

north

n

the direction that is on your left when you face the rising sun; one of the four main points of the compass

[nɔːrθ]

northeast

n

the direction or point of the compass midway between north and east

[ˌnɔːrθˈiːst]

northern

adj

Located in or characteristic of the north

[ˈnɔːrðərn]

northwest

n

the direction or point of the compass midway between north and west

[ˌnɔːrθˈwest]

nose

n

the part of the face above the mouth, used for breathing and smelling

[noʊz]

not

adv

Used to form or express negation, denial, refusal, or prohibition.

[nɑːt]

note

n

a short, informal written message

[noʊt]

notebook

n

a small book of plain paper for writing notes in

[ˈnoʊtbʊk]

nothing

pron

Not anything; no single thing.

[ˈnʌθɪŋ]

notice

n

the fact of observing or paying attention to something

[ˈnoʊtɪs]

noticeable

adj

Easy to see or notice; clear or apparent.

[ˈnoʊtɪsəbl]

noun

n

a word that refers to a person, place, thing, event, substance, or quality

[naʊn]

novel

n

A long written story about imaginary people and events

[ˈnɑːv(ə)l]

november

n

The eleventh month of the year, following October and preceding December.

[noʊˈvɛmbər]

now

adv

at the present time or moment

[naʊ]

nowadays

adv

At the present time, in contrast with the past.

[ˈnaʊədeɪz]

nowhere

adv

not in or to any place; not anywhere

[ˈnoʊwer]

nuclear

adj

Relating to the nucleus of an atom or the energy released when atoms are split or combined.

[ˈnuːkliər]

nucleus

n

the central and most important part of an object, movement, or group, forming the basis for its activity and growth.

[ˈnuːkliəs]

nuisance

n

a person, thing, or situation that is annoying or causes trouble or inconvenience

[ˈnuːsns]

number

n

a word or symbol that represents an amount or quantity

[ˈnʌmbər]

numerous

adj

existing in large numbers; many

[ˈnuːmərəs]

nurse

n

A person trained to care for sick or injured people, especially in a hospital.

[nɜːrs]

nursery

n

A room or place where babies and young children are cared for, especially while their parents are at work.

[ˈnɜːrsəri]

nut

n

a dry fruit consisting of an edible kernel or meat enclosed in a hard or tough shell

[nʌt]

nylon

n

a very strong artificial material used for making clothes, rope, brushes, etc.

[ˈnaɪlɑːn]

oak

n

a large tree that produces acorns and has lobed leaves, or the hard wood of this tree.

[oʊk]

oar

n

A long pole with a wide, flat blade at one end, used for rowing a boat.

[ɔːr]

obey

v

to do what you are told or expected to do according to someone in authority or a rule or law

[oʊˈbeɪ]

object

n

A material thing that can be seen and touched.

[ˈɑːbdʒekt]

objection

n

a reason or feeling of disapproval or opposition to something

[əbˈdʒekʃn]

objective

adj

(of a person or their judgment) not influenced by personal feelings or opinions in considering and representing facts.

[əbˈdʒɛktɪv]

oblige

v

to force or require someone to do something because of a law, rule, or promise

[əˈblaɪdʒ]

observation

n

the act of watching somebody/something carefully for a period of time, especially to learn something

[ˌɑːbzərˈveɪʃn]

observe

v

to watch or notice something carefully

[əbˈzɜːrv]

observer

n

a person who watches or notices something, especially in a formal or scientific context.

[əbˈzɜːrvər]

obstacle

n

something that blocks your way so that movement or progress is prevented or made more difficult

[ˈɑːbstək(ə)l]

obtain

v

to get something, especially by asking for it, working for it, or making an effort

[əbˈteɪn]

obvious

adj

Easy to see or understand; clear and apparent.

[ˈɑːbviəs]

obviously

adv

in a way that is easily perceived or understood; clearly.

[ˈɑːb.vi.əs.li]

occasion

n

A particular time or instance of an event happening.

[əˈkeɪʒən]

occasional

adj

Happening or done sometimes, but not regularly or often.

[əˈkeɪʒənəl]

occasionally

adv

sometimes but not often; at infrequent or irregular intervals.

[əˈkeɪʒnəli]

occupation

n

a job or profession

[ˌɑːkjʊˈpeɪʃn]

occupy

v

to fill or use a space, period of time, or area

[ˈɑːkjupaɪ]

occur

v

(of an event or situation) to happen

[əˈkɜːr]

occurrence

n

something that happens or takes place; an event or incident.

[əˈkɜːrəns]

ocean

n

The vast body of salt water that covers most of the earth's surface

[ˈoʊʃn]

october

n

The tenth month of the year, following September

[ɑːkˈtoʊbər]

odd

adj

Different from what is usual or expected; strange.

[ɑːd]

odour

n

a smell, especially one that is unpleasant

[ˈoʊdər]

of

prep

used to show possession, belonging, or origin

[əv]

off

adv

away from a place or position

[ɔːf]

offend

v

to cause someone to feel upset, annoyed, or resentful by acting in a rude or insensitive way.

[əˈfɛnd]

offer

v

To present or proffer something for someone to accept or reject as desired.

[ˈɔːfər]

office

n

A room, set of rooms, or building where people work, usually at desks, doing administrative or professional work.

[ˈɔːfɪs]

officer

n

a person holding a position of authority, especially in the armed forces, police, or a government organization.

[ˈɑːfɪsər]

official

adj

Relating to a position of authority or a public body; authorized or approved.

[əˈfɪʃl]

often

adv

On many occasions or in many situations; frequently.

[ˈɔːf(ə)n]

oh

interj

Used to express surprise, emotion, or to acknowledge a statement.

[oʊ]

oil

n

A thick, smooth liquid from plants, animals, or under the ground, used as a fuel, for making machines run smoothly, or in cooking.

[ɔɪl]

okay

adj

acceptable, satisfactory, or allowed

[ˌoʊˈkeɪ]

old

adj

Having lived or existed for a long time; not young or new.

[oʊld]

omit

v

To leave out or fail to include something, either deliberately or by mistake.

[oʊˈmɪt]
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