大学英语四级词表

A bar or series of bars fixed on upright supports or attached to a wall, used as a barrier, support, or for holding onto.

a track made of steel rails along which trains run

A track made of steel rails along which trains run.

Water that falls in drops from clouds in the sky.

an arch of colors visible in the sky, caused by the refraction and dispersion of the sun's light by rain or other water droplets in the atmosphere.

characterized by, or having a lot of rain

To lift or move something to a higher position or level.

A garden tool with a long handle and a row of metal or plastic points at the end, used for gathering leaves, making soil level, etc.

A number of different things of the same general type; a variety.

A position in a hierarchy, especially in the armed forces or an organization.

Happening or moving very quickly

at a very fast speed; quickly

(of an event, situation, or condition) not happening very often

Not often; seldom.

A small rodent with a pointed snout, long tail, and coarse fur, typically considered a pest.

a measurement of the speed at which something happens or changes, or the number of times something happens or exists in a particular period

used to mean ‘fairly’ or ‘to some degree’, often when you are expressing slight criticism, disappointment, or surprise

A relationship between two amounts, represented by a pair of numbers showing how much bigger one is than the other.

Based on reason or logic, not emotions or feelings.

(of food) not cooked

A narrow beam of light or other radiant energy.

A sharp instrument used for shaving hair from the skin.

To arrive at a place, especially after a journey or effort.

To behave or change in a particular way when something happens, or as a result of something.

an action taken in response to something

to look at and understand the meaning of written or printed words or symbols

a person who reads, especially one who reads a lot or in a particular way

without hesitation or reluctance; willingly.

The activity or skill of understanding written words

Prepared for immediate use or action.

Actually existing or occurring in fact; not imagined or supposed.

The state of things as they actually exist, as opposed to an idealistic or notional idea of them.

To become aware of or understand a fact or situation.

In actual fact, without doubt or question; truly.

An area of activity, interest, or knowledge.

to cut and collect a crop, especially grain, from a field

The back part of something

A cause, explanation, or justification for an action, event, or belief.

Fair and sensible; based on good judgment.

A person who opposes or fights against a government or ruler.

an attempt by some of the people in a country to change their government, using violence

to bring the memory of a past event into your mind

A piece of paper or electronic document that proves that money, goods, or services have been received.

To get or be given something.

a person who gets or accepts something that has been sent or given to them

having happened or been done only a short time ago

at a time that is not long ago; not long since

The act or process of receiving or welcoming guests, clients, or information.

to say a poem, piece of literature, etc. that you have learned, for people to listen to

The act of knowing who or what someone or something is because you have seen, heard, or experienced them before.

to know who someone is or what something is when you see or hear them, because you have seen or heard them before

To remember something, especially by making an effort to remember it.

to tell somebody that something is good or useful, or that somebody would be suitable for a particular job, etc.

a formal suggestion or piece of advice about what someone should do.

To set down in writing or some other permanent form for later reference.

A device for converting sound, pictures, or data into a form that can be stored and played back later.

to get back something that was lost, stolen, or missing

The process of becoming well again after an illness or injury.

having the colour of blood, fire, or rubies

To make something smaller in size, amount, degree, importance, or price.

the act or process of making something smaller or less in size, amount, degree, or price

A tall, slender-leaved plant of the grass family that grows in water or on marshy ground.

A cylinder or similar device on which film, wire, thread, etc., is wound.

To mention or speak about someone or something.

The act of mentioning something or someone

to remove impurities or unwanted elements from a substance

(of a surface or body) to throw back (light, heat, or sound) without absorbing it.

The image of something in a mirror or on any reflective surface.

to make changes to something in order to improve it, especially a law, system, or organization.

To make someone feel less tired or less hot.

A light snack or drink, especially one provided in a public place or at a meeting.

A large piece of electrical kitchen equipment, shaped like a cupboard, used for keeping food and drinks cold so that they stay fresh.

shelter or protection from danger, trouble, or something unpleasant

an act of saying or showing that you will not do, give, or accept something

to say or show that you will not do, give, or accept something

To prove that a statement or idea is not true.

To think of or consider in a particular way

Concerning or about something or someone.

Without paying attention to the present situation; despite the prevailing circumstances.

A large area of land, usually without exact limits or borders, that is different from other areas because of its own characteristics, inhabitants, or geography.

to put your name and other information on an official list in order to be allowed to vote, study, stay in a hotel, etc.

To feel sad or sorry about something you have done or about something that has happened.

following a pattern or rule; happening or done repeatedly in the same way or at the same time

At uniform intervals of time; habitually.

to control or direct something by means of rules or laws

An official rule or order made by a government or other authority.

a practice performance of a play, concert, speech, etc., before the public performance.

to rule as a king, queen, or emperor

A long, narrow strap attached at one end to a horse's bit, used by a rider or driver to guide and control the horse.

to make a structure, material, or feeling stronger or more effective

To refuse to accept, consider, or agree to something.

to feel or show great happiness or joy

to show or make a connection between two or more things

The way in which two or more people, groups, or things are connected or involved with each other.

The way in which two or more people or things are connected, or the state of being connected.

considered and judged by being compared with something else

to a moderate degree when compared to something else

The state or fact of being relative.

To become or make someone become less tense, anxious, or stressed.

To set free from confinement, restraint, or a state of holding.

Directly connected with and important to the subject or situation being considered.

the quality of being able to be trusted to do what somebody wants or needs

Consistently good in quality or performance; able to be trusted.

the state of depending on or trusting in someone or something

A feeling of reassurance and relaxation following release from anxiety or distress.

to remove or reduce an unpleasant feeling or difficulty

The belief in and worship of a god or gods, or any such system of belief and worship.

Relating to or believing in a religion or religions.

unwilling and hesitant; disinclined to do something.

To need or depend on someone or something for support, help, or in order to be able to do something.

To continue to exist, especially after other similar or related people or things have ceased to exist.

The parts of something that are left after the other parts have been used, destroyed, or taken away.

to say or write something as a comment.

unusual or surprising in a way that causes people to take notice

a treatment or medicine to cure a disease or to put right a bad situation

To have or keep an image or idea in your mind of someone or something from the past.

To cause someone to think of something again or to remember something.

Far away in distance or space

the act of taking something or someone away from a place