大学英语四级词表

used to show position on the surface of something

On one occasion only; one time.

The lowest cardinal number; half of two; 1

a person’s own self (used as the object of a verb or preposition when the subject is ‘one’ or an indefinite pronoun)

A round vegetable with a brown, red, or white skin and many layers, that has a strong smell and taste and is used in cooking.

used to say that no other or others of the same group exist or are present

To a position on the surface of something.

Not closed, fastened, or blocked; allowing access or passage.

a hole or empty space that allows passage or access

A dramatic work in which all or most of the text is sung to orchestral accompaniment, typically involving elaborate costumes and scenery.

to function or cause to function; to work.

The fact or process of working, being active, or functioning.

Relating to the functioning or active use of something, rather than theory or planning.

a person who operates equipment or a machine

A belief or judgment about something, not necessarily based on fact or knowledge.

a person who competes against or fights another in a contest, game, or argument; a rival or adversary.

a time or set of circumstances that makes it possible to do something.

to disagree strongly with or try to stop a plan, policy, person, or system

completely different; facing or moving away from each other

To govern or treat people in a cruel and unfair way, not allowing them the same rights, freedom, and benefits as others.

Relating to vision, sight, or light.

hopeful and confident about the future

something that you can choose to have or do; the freedom to choose what you do

Available to be chosen but not compulsory.

used to link alternatives

Relating to the mouth.

A round, juicy citrus fruit with a tough, bright reddish-yellow skin

the curved path of a celestial object or spacecraft around a star, planet, or moon

A large group of musicians who play together on various instruments, typically including strings, woodwind, brass, and percussion.

The arrangement or sequence of people or things in relation to each other.

arranged or organized in a neat, tidy, or logical way

Having no special or distinctive features; normal, common, or usual.

A naturally occurring solid material from which a valuable metal or mineral can be extracted.

A part of the body of an animal or plant that performs a particular job.

Relating to or derived from living matter.

a living thing, especially one that is too small to be seen without a microscope, or one that has many parts working together as a single whole.

A group of people who work together in a structured way for a shared purpose.

To arrange or plan an event, activity, or system.

Relating to the countries of East and Southeast Asia, or their people, languages, or cultures.

the point or place where something begins, arises, or is derived

existing from the beginning; first or earliest

An object that is used to make something look more attractive but is usually not necessary.

A child whose parents are dead.

used to refer to the second of two people or things, or to the people or things that are remaining or not included

in circumstances different from those present or considered; or else.

used to indicate duty or correctness, typically when criticizing someone's actions

a unit of weight equal to one sixteenth of a pound (approximately 28 grams)

Belonging to or associated with the speaker and one or more other people previously mentioned or easily identified.

belonging to or connected with us; the one or ones that belong to or are connected with us

used as the object of a verb or preposition when the people doing the action and receiving the action are the same

away from the inside or centre of a place; not inside a building

the result or effect of an action, situation, or event

Located in, done in, or suited to the open air or the outside of a building.

in or into the open air; outside a building or shelter

located on or toward the outside; external

a pipe or hole through which water or gas may escape

the main shape or edge of something, without the details

A person's way of understanding and thinking about something; an attitude.

The amount of something produced by a person, machine, or industry

The beginning or start of something

The external side or surface of something; the outer part.

exceptionally good; excellent

relating to how a person or situation seems to be, rather than how it really is

away from the center or a particular point; toward the outside.

An enclosed compartment, usually part of a cooker, for baking or roasting food.

Extending above or across from one side to the other

including everything; total

A long, warm coat worn over other clothes in cold weather.

to succeed in dealing with or controlling a problem or difficulty.

located or operating above the level of the head

To fail to see or notice something.

for or during the night

In or to a foreign country, especially one across the sea.

To go past a moving vehicle or person ahead of you because you are moving faster.

time worked beyond the regular working hours.

To need to pay or repay money to a person, bank, business, etc.

A bird of prey with a large head, large forward-facing eyes, a short hooked beak, and typically a loud call, most active at night.

belonging to or done by a particular person or thing

A person who owns something.

the state or fact of owning something

A domesticated bovine animal kept for milk or meat; a cow or bull.

the speed at which someone or something moves, or with which something happens or changes

tending to lessen conflict or promote peace; peaceful.

To put things into a container, especially for transport or storage.

An object or group of objects wrapped in paper or packed in a box.

A small paper or cardboard container, typically one in which goods are packed for sale.

A thick piece of soft material used for protection, comfort, or cleaning.

One side of a sheet of paper in a book, magazine, etc.

A bucket, typically made of metal or plastic and often with a handle.

physical suffering or discomfort caused by illness or injury

causing physical or emotional pain

To cover a surface or object with a coloured liquid to protect it or make it look attractive.

a person whose job is painting buildings, walls, etc.

the act or skill of using paint to create a picture or design.

two things of the same type that are used or considered together

A large, impressive building that is the official home of a king, queen, president, or other important person.

Light in colour; not strong or dark

the inner surface of the hand between the wrist and the fingers

A wide, shallow, open container, typically made of metal, used for cooking food in or for other domestic purposes.

a large black-and-white animal that lives in forests in china and eats bamboo

a single sheet of glass in a window or door.

A flat, usually rectangular piece that forms a distinct, often separate section of a surface, door, wall, or vehicle.

to breathe quickly and loudly through your mouth, usually because you have been doing physical exercise or because it is very hot

A material manufactured in thin sheets from the pulp of wood or other fibrous substances, used for writing, drawing, printing, or as wrapping material.

a public celebration when musical bands, brightly decorated vehicles, etc. move down a street

A place or state of perfect happiness, beauty, and peace, often imagined as a heavenly garden.

A distinct section of a piece of writing, usually dealing with a single theme and indicated by a new line, indentation, or numbering.

(of lines, paths, etc.) side by side and having the same distance continuously between them

An object or collection of objects wrapped in paper or packed in a box, especially so that it can be sent by post.

to forgive someone for something they have said or done

A person's father or mother.

A large public green area in a town, used for recreation.

The group of people who are elected to make and change the laws of a country.

a piece or segment of something which, when combined with others, makes up the whole

Not complete or whole; existing only in part.

to some degree but not completely

to take part in an activity or event

A very small piece or amount of something.

used to single out an individual member of a specified group or class