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。
remove
vTo take something away from the place or position it is in.
render
vTo cause someone or something to be in a particular state or condition.
renew
vto begin something again after a pause or interruption
rent
nA fixed amount of money paid regularly by a tenant to a landlord for the use of property or land.
repair
vTo fix something that is broken, damaged, or not working properly.
repeat
vto say or do something again
repeatedly
advDone or happening again and again.
repent
vTo feel or express sincere regret or remorse about one's wrongdoing or sin.
repetition
nthe act of doing or saying the same thing many times.
replace
vto take the place of something or someone else
reply
vto say, write, or do something as an answer or reaction
report
vto give a spoken or written account of something that one has observed, heard, done, or investigated.
reporter
na person whose job is to discover information about news events and describe them for a newspaper, magazine, television, or radio.
represent
vto act or speak officially for another person or group of people
representative
nA person chosen or appointed to act or speak for another or others.
reproach
vto express disapproval or disappointment to someone because of their bad or foolish behaviour
reproduce
vto produce something again, or to make a copy of something
republic
nA form of government in which the country is considered a public matter, not the private concern or property of the rulers, and where the head of state is typically an elected or nominated president, not a hereditary monarch.
Republican
adjRelating to or supporting a republic, a form of government without a monarch, where power is held by the people and their elected representatives.
reputation
nThe common opinion that people have about someone or something; the state of being regarded in a particular way.
request
vTo ask for something politely or formally.
require
vto need something or make something necessary
requirement
nsomething that is needed or demanded as necessary or essential.
rescue
vTo save someone or something from a dangerous or harmful situation.
research
nThe detailed study of something in order to discover new facts or information about it.
researcher
na person who carries out academic or scientific research
resemble
vTo look like or be similar to someone or something.
reserve
vto arrange for something like a seat, table, or room to be kept for your use at a later time
reservoir
na natural or artificial lake where water is stored before it is taken by pipes to houses, factories, etc.
residence
nthe place where someone lives, especially a large or impressive house
resident
nA person who lives somewhere permanently or on a long-term basis.
resign
vTo formally announce that you are leaving your job, position, or membership.
resignation
nThe act of giving up a job or position.
resist
vTo refuse to accept or be changed by something; to oppose or fight against something.
resistance
nthe act of using force to oppose someone or something
resistant
adjable to withstand or oppose something harmful or unwanted
resolution
na formal decision or statement agreed on by a group of people, especially after a vote
resolve
vto find a satisfactory solution to a problem or difficulty
resort
nA place that is popular for holidays or recreation.
resource
nA supply of something that a person, organization, or country has and can use, especially to increase their wealth or achieve their goals.
respect
na feeling of deep admiration for someone or something elicited by their abilities, qualities, or achievements
respectful
adjFeeling or showing deference and respect.
respective
adjBelonging or relating separately to each of the people or things already mentioned.
respectively
advIn the order given; each separately in the order already mentioned.
respond
vto say or do something as a reaction to something that has been said or done
response
nsomething said or done as a reaction to something else
responsibility
nthe state or fact of having a duty to deal with something or of having control over someone.
responsible
adjHaving an obligation to do something, or having control over or care for someone, as part of one's job or role.
rest
nThe part that is left after other people or things have gone, been used, or been dealt with.
restaurant
nA place where people pay to sit and eat meals that are cooked and served on the premises.
restless
adjunable to stay still or be happy where you are, because you are bored or need a change
restore
vto bring something back to its original condition or state
restrain
vto prevent someone or something from doing something, especially by using physical force
restraint
na measure or condition that keeps someone or something under control or limits their actions
restrict
vto limit the size, amount, or range of something
restriction
na rule or law that limits or controls what people can do
result
nsomething that happens or exists because of something else
resume
vto begin again or continue after an interruption
retain
vto keep or continue to have something, especially in a particular place or condition.
retell
vTo tell a story or describe an event again, often in a different way.
retire
vto leave your job and stop working, usually because you have reached a certain age.
retreat
vto move away from a place or an enemy because you are in danger or because you have been defeated
return
vto come or go back to a place or person
reveal
vto make known something that was previously secret or unknown.
revenge
nThe action of hurting or harming someone in return for an injury or wrong suffered at their hands.
reverse
vTo change something, such as a decision, process, or direction, to its opposite.
review
vto look at or examine something again, especially in order to consider it carefully and form an opinion about it
revise
vto look at or consider again an idea, piece of writing, etc., in order to correct or improve it
revolt
vTo take violent action against an established government or ruler; to rebel.
revolution
nA forcible overthrow of a government or social order, in favor of a new system.
revolutionary
adjinvolving or causing a complete or dramatic change
reward
nSomething given in recognition of service, effort, or achievement
rhythm
nA strong, regular, repeated pattern of movement or sound.
rib
nOne of the curved bones that are connected to the spine and surround the chest.
ribbon
nA long, narrow strip of fabric, used for tying things or for decoration.
rice
nthe small white or brown grains from a southeast Asian plant, used as food
rich
adjhaving a lot of money or valuable possessions
rid
vTo free someone or something from an unwanted or unpleasant thing or person
riddle
nA question or statement intentionally phrased to require ingenuity in discovering its answer or meaning.
ride
vTo sit on and control the movement of an animal, especially a horse, or a vehicle such as a bicycle or motorcycle.
rider
na person who rides a horse, bicycle, motorcycle, etc.
ridge
nA long, narrow raised part of a surface, especially along the top of a mountain
ridiculous
adjDeserving or inviting mockery; absurd and laughable.
rifle
nA gun with a long barrel that is designed to be fired from the shoulder, with a spiral pattern (rifling) cut inside the barrel to make the bullet spin and travel more accurately.
right
adjCorrect or true; in accordance with fact or reason.
rigid
adjnot able to be changed or adapted; inflexible
ring
na small circular band of precious metal worn on a finger
ripe
adj(of fruit or crops) fully grown and ready to be eaten or used
ripen
vTo become ripe or to make something ripe.
rise
vto move upwards
risk
nThe possibility of something bad or unpleasant happening
rival
nA person, group, or organization that competes with another for the same objective or for superiority in the same field.
river
na natural wide flow of fresh water across the land into the sea, a lake, or another river
road
nA long, hard surface built for vehicles to travel along.
roar
vto make a very loud, deep sound
roast
vto cook food, especially meat, in an oven or over a fire
rob
vto take money or property illegally from a person or place, often using threats or violence
robber
na person who steals from someone or somewhere, especially using force or threats
robbery
nthe crime of stealing money or property from a person or place by using force or the threat of force.
robe
nA long, loose outer garment, often worn for ceremonies or to show a particular rank or profession.
robot
nA machine that can perform a complex series of tasks automatically, especially one programmable by a computer.
rock
nThe hard, solid mineral material forming part of the surface of the earth, often exposed on mountains or cliffs.
rocket
nA cylindrical projectile that can be propelled to a great height or distance by the combustion of its contents, used as a weapon or to launch a spacecraft.
rod
nA thin straight bar, especially of wood or metal.
role
nThe function or position that someone or something has in a particular situation, system, or activity.
roll
vto move along a surface by turning over and over
roller
nA cylindrical object that rotates and is used for flattening, crushing, smoothing, or moving something.
Roman
adjRelating to ancient Rome or its empire, or its people and culture.
romantic
adjConducive to or characterized by the expression of love
roof
nthe structure that covers or forms the top of a building or vehicle
room
nan area within a building enclosed by walls and floor and ceiling
root
nThe part of a plant that grows underground, absorbing water and minerals and anchoring the plant.
rope
nA strong, thick cord made by twisting together strands of material such as hemp, nylon, or wire.
rose
nA prickly bush or shrub that typically bears red, pink, yellow, or white fragrant flowers
rot
vTo decay or cause to decay by the action of bacteria and fungi; to decompose.
rotary
adjoperating by or causing rotation.
rotate
vTo turn or cause to turn around a central point or axis.
rotation
nThe action or process of rotating around an axis or center.
rotten
adj(of organic matter) decaying or decomposing and emitting a foul smell.
rough
adjhaving an uneven or irregular surface; not smooth or level