Exam word list
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。 共 4,533 个词,本页显示 120 个可用词条。
player
na person who takes part in a sport or game
playground
nan outdoor area provided for children to play in, especially at a school or public park.
pleasant
adjGiving a sense of happy satisfaction or enjoyment.
please
vTo make someone feel happy or satisfied.
pleasure
na feeling of happy satisfaction and enjoyment
plentiful
adjexisting in large amounts; more than enough
plenty
nA large or sufficient amount or quantity; more than enough.
plot
nThe series of events that form the story of a novel, play, film, etc.
plough
nA large farming implement with one or more blades fixed in a frame, drawn by a tractor or animals, and used for cutting furrows in soil and turning it over, especially for sowing seeds.
pluck
vto pull something quickly to remove it
plug
nan object used to connect a piece of equipment to an electricity supply, or to fill a hole
plunge
vto move or fall suddenly and often a long way forward, down, or into something
plural
adj(of a word or form) denoting more than one, or in some languages more than two
plus
prepadded to
A small bag sewn into or on clothing, used for carrying small articles.
poem
nA piece of writing in which the words are chosen for their sound and the images they suggest, not just their obvious meaning. It is often arranged in separate lines, usually with a regular rhythm, and sometimes with a pattern of repeated sounds.
poet
nA person who writes poems.
poetry
nliterary work in which the expression of feelings and ideas is given intensity by the use of distinctive style, rhythm, and often meter; poems collectively or as a genre of literature.
point
nA single, particular idea, fact, or part of an argument or discussion.
poison
nA substance that can cause illness or death when taken into the body
poisonous
adjcontaining poison; capable of causing illness or death if taken into the body
pole
nA long, thin, rounded piece of wood or metal, used as a support.
police
nThe official organization that is responsible for protecting people and property, making people obey the law, finding out about and solving crime, and catching criminals
policeman
na male member of a police force.
policy
nA set of ideas or a plan of what to do in particular situations that has been agreed officially by a group of people, a business, a government, or a political party.
polish
vTo make something smooth and shiny by rubbing it
polite
adjhaving or showing good manners and respect for the feelings of others
political
adjRelating to the government or public affairs of a country.
politician
na person whose job involves holding office or acting in the political arena, especially as an elected member of a government.
politics
nThe activities, actions, and policies used to gain and hold power in a government or to influence a government.
pollute
vto make air, water, or land dirty and dangerous, especially with waste or chemicals.
pollution
nthe process of making air, water, soil, etc. dangerously dirty and not suitable for people to use
pond
nA small area of still water, typically one formed naturally.
pool
nA small area of still water, especially one that has formed naturally.
poor
adjhaving very little money; not having enough money for basic needs
pop
vto make a short, sharp, explosive sound
popular
adjliked, admired, or enjoyed by many people or by a particular person or group
population
nAll the people who live in a particular area, city, or country
porch
nA covered shelter projecting in front of the entrance of a building.
pork
nthe meat from a pig, especially when not cured or processed.
porridge
nA soft food made by boiling oatmeal or another meal in water or milk.
port
nA town or city with a harbor where ships load and unload goods and passengers.
portable
adjAble to be easily carried or moved.
porter
nA person employed to carry luggage and other loads, especially in a railway station, airport, or hotel.
portion
na part of a whole.
portrait
na painting, drawing, or photograph of a person, especially one showing only the face and upper body.
Portuguese
adjRelating to Portugal, its people, or its language.
position
nThe place where someone or something is in relation to other things.
positive
adjcompletely sure; expressing certainty
possess
vto have or own something
possession
nthe state of having or owning something
possibility
nsomething that might happen or be true
possible
adjAble to be done or achieved; within the power or capacity of someone or something.
possibly
advused to say that something might exist, happen, or be true, but you are not certain
post
nA long, sturdy piece of timber or metal set upright into the ground and used as a support or marker.
postage
nthe cost of sending a letter, package, etc. by mail
postman
nA person whose job is to collect and deliver letters and parcels.
postpone
vto arrange for something to happen at a later time than originally planned
pot
nA deep, round container used for cooking food or holding things like plants or paint.
potato
na round vegetable that grows underground, has brown or red skin, and is white or yellow inside. it can be cooked and eaten in many ways.
potential
adjHaving or showing the capacity to develop into something in the future; possible but not yet actual.
pound
na unit of weight equal to 16 ounces or 0.4536 kilograms
pour
vto make a liquid or other substance flow from a container in a continuous stream, especially by holding the container at an angle
poverty
nThe state of being extremely poor.
powder
nA dry substance in the form of very small, loose particles.
power
nThe ability or capacity to do something or act in a particular way.
powerful
adjhaving great power, strength, or influence
practical
adjrelating to real situations and actions rather than ideas or theories
practically
advin a way that is sensible and realistic, based on what is possible or effective rather than theories or ideas.
practice
nThe actual application or use of an idea, belief, or method, as opposed to theories about it.
practise
vto do an activity or train regularly so that you can improve your skill
praise
vto express strong approval or admiration for someone or something, especially in public
pray
vto speak to a god in order to express love, give thanks, or ask for something
prayer
nthe act of speaking to god, especially to give thanks or ask for help
precaution
nAn action taken in advance to prevent something dangerous or unpleasant from happening.
preceding
adjExisting, happening, or coming before in time, order, or place.
precious
adjof great value; not to be wasted or treated carelessly
precise
adjexact and accurate in all details
precision
nThe quality, condition, or fact of being exact, accurate, and careful about details.
predict
vto say that something will happen in the future
preface
nAn introduction to a book, typically stating its subject, scope, or aims.
prefer
vTo like or want one thing or person more than another
preferable
adjmore desirable or suitable
preference
na greater liking for one alternative over another or others.
prejudice
nAn unfair and unreasonable opinion or feeling, especially when formed without enough thought or knowledge.
preliminary
adjhappening before a more important action or event
premier
adjFirst in importance, order, or position; leading.
preparation
nThe action or process of making something ready for use or consideration.
prepare
vTo make something ready for use or consideration.
preposition
na word or group of words, such as 'in', 'from', 'to', 'out of', and 'on behalf of', used before a noun or pronoun to show place, position, time, or method.
prescribe
vto say what medical treatment someone should have
presence
nThe state or fact of being in a particular place at a particular time.
present
adjExisting or occurring now.
presently
advIn a short time; soon.
preserve
vTo keep something in its original state or in good condition.
president
nThe elected head of a republican state.
press
vto push something firmly against a surface or to apply steady force to something
pressure
nThe force or weight that is produced when something presses or pushes against something else.
pretend
vTo behave as if something is true when you know that it is not, especially in order to deceive people or as a game.
pretty
adj(especially of a woman or child) attractive in a delicate way without being truly beautiful.
prevail
vto prove more powerful or superior; to be victorious.
prevent
vTo stop something from happening or to stop someone from doing something.
previous
adjExisting or occurring before in time or order.
previously
advAt a time before the present; formerly.
price
nThe amount of money that you have to pay for something
pride
na feeling of pleasure and satisfaction that you get when you, or someone connected with you, have achieved something special.
priest
nA person who is qualified to perform religious duties and ceremonies in some religions, especially Christianity.
primarily
advFor the most part; chiefly.
primary
adjmost important; main
prime
adjMost important; of the best quality
primitive
adjrelating to, denoting, or preserving the character of an early stage in the evolutionary or historical development of something
prince
nA male member of a royal family, especially the son or grandson of a king or queen.
princess
nA female member of a royal family, especially a daughter or granddaughter of a king or queen.
principal
adjmost important; main
principle
nA fundamental truth or proposition that serves as the foundation for a system of belief or behavior or for a chain of reasoning.
To produce words, numbers, or pictures on paper or other material using a machine.
prior
adjExisting or coming before in time, order, or importance.
prison
nA building where people are kept as a punishment for a crime they have committed, or while they are waiting for trial.
prisoner
nA person who is kept in prison as a legal punishment for a crime or while awaiting trial.
private
adjBelonging to or for the use of one particular person or group only; not public.