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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 120 个可用词条。

remove

v

To take something away from the place or position it is in.

[rɪˈmuːv]

render

v

To cause someone or something to be in a particular state or condition.

[ˈrɛndər]

renew

v

to begin something again after a pause or interruption

[rɪˈnuː]

rent

n

A fixed amount of money paid regularly by a tenant to a landlord for the use of property or land.

[rɛnt]

repair

v

To fix something that is broken, damaged, or not working properly.

[rɪˈpɛr]

repeat

v

to say or do something again

[rɪˈpiːt]

repeatedly

adv

Done or happening again and again.

[rɪˈpiːtɪdli]

repent

v

To feel or express sincere regret or remorse about one's wrongdoing or sin.

[rɪˈpɛnt]

repetition

n

the act of doing or saying the same thing many times.

[ˌrepəˈtɪʃn]

replace

v

to take the place of something or someone else

[rɪˈpleɪs]

reply

v

to say, write, or do something as an answer or reaction

[rɪˈplaɪ]

report

v

to give a spoken or written account of something that one has observed, heard, done, or investigated.

[rɪˈpɔːrt]

reporter

n

a person whose job is to discover information about news events and describe them for a newspaper, magazine, television, or radio.

[rɪˈpɔːrtər]

represent

v

to act or speak officially for another person or group of people

[ˌrɛprɪˈzɛnt]

representative

n

A person chosen or appointed to act or speak for another or others.

[ˌreprɪˈzentətɪv]

reproach

v

to express disapproval or disappointment to someone because of their bad or foolish behaviour

[rɪˈproʊtʃ]

reproduce

v

to produce something again, or to make a copy of something

[ˌriːprəˈduːs]

republic

n

A 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.

[rɪˈpʌblɪk]

Republican

adj

Relating to or supporting a republic, a form of government without a monarch, where power is held by the people and their elected representatives.

[rɪˈpʌblɪkən]

reputation

n

The common opinion that people have about someone or something; the state of being regarded in a particular way.

[ˌrɛpjəˈteɪʃən]

request

v

To ask for something politely or formally.

[rɪˈkwest]

require

v

to need something or make something necessary

[rɪˈkwaɪər]

requirement

n

something that is needed or demanded as necessary or essential.

[rɪˈkwaɪərmənt]

rescue

v

To save someone or something from a dangerous or harmful situation.

[ˈreskjuː]

research

n

The detailed study of something in order to discover new facts or information about it.

[ˈriːsɜːrtʃ]

researcher

n

a person who carries out academic or scientific research

[ˈriːsərtʃər]

resemble

v

To look like or be similar to someone or something.

[rɪˈzɛmb(ə)l]

reserve

v

to arrange for something like a seat, table, or room to be kept for your use at a later time

[rɪˈzɜːrv]

reservoir

n

a natural or artificial lake where water is stored before it is taken by pipes to houses, factories, etc.

[ˈrez.ɚ.vwɑːr]

residence

n

the place where someone lives, especially a large or impressive house

[ˈrɛzɪdəns]

resident

n

A person who lives somewhere permanently or on a long-term basis.

[ˈrɛzɪd(ə)nt]

resign

v

To formally announce that you are leaving your job, position, or membership.

[rɪˈzaɪn]

resignation

n

The act of giving up a job or position.

[ˌrɛzɪɡˈneɪʃən]

resist

v

To refuse to accept or be changed by something; to oppose or fight against something.

[rɪˈzɪst]

resistance

n

the act of using force to oppose someone or something

[rɪˈzɪstəns]

resistant

adj

able to withstand or oppose something harmful or unwanted

[rɪˈzɪstənt]

resolution

n

a formal decision or statement agreed on by a group of people, especially after a vote

[ˌrezəˈluːʃn]

resolve

v

to find a satisfactory solution to a problem or difficulty

[rɪˈzɑːlv]

resort

n

A place that is popular for holidays or recreation.

[rɪˈzɔːrt]

resource

n

A supply of something that a person, organization, or country has and can use, especially to increase their wealth or achieve their goals.

[ˈriːsɔːrs]

respect

n

a feeling of deep admiration for someone or something elicited by their abilities, qualities, or achievements

[rɪˈspɛkt]

respectful

adj

Feeling or showing deference and respect.

[rɪˈspɛktfəl]

respective

adj

Belonging or relating separately to each of the people or things already mentioned.

[rɪˈspɛktɪv]

respectively

adv

In the order given; each separately in the order already mentioned.

[rɪˈspɛktɪvli]

respond

v

to say or do something as a reaction to something that has been said or done

[rɪˈspɑːnd]

response

n

something said or done as a reaction to something else

[rɪˈspɑːns]

responsibility

n

the state or fact of having a duty to deal with something or of having control over someone.

[rɪˌspɑːnsəˈbɪləti]

responsible

adj

Having an obligation to do something, or having control over or care for someone, as part of one's job or role.

[rɪˈspɑːnsəbl]

rest

n

The part that is left after other people or things have gone, been used, or been dealt with.

[rest]

restaurant

n

A place where people pay to sit and eat meals that are cooked and served on the premises.

[ˈrest(ə)rənt]

restless

adj

unable to stay still or be happy where you are, because you are bored or need a change

[ˈrestləs]

restore

v

to bring something back to its original condition or state

[rɪˈstɔːr]

restrain

v

to prevent someone or something from doing something, especially by using physical force

[rɪˈstreɪn]

restraint

n

a measure or condition that keeps someone or something under control or limits their actions

[rɪˈstreɪnt]

restrict

v

to limit the size, amount, or range of something

[rɪˈstrɪkt]

restriction

n

a rule or law that limits or controls what people can do

[rɪˈstrɪkʃn]

result

n

something that happens or exists because of something else

[rɪˈzʌlt]

resume

v

to begin again or continue after an interruption

[rɪˈzuːm]

retain

v

to keep or continue to have something, especially in a particular place or condition.

[rɪˈteɪn]

retell

v

To tell a story or describe an event again, often in a different way.

[ˌriːˈtel]

retire

v

to leave your job and stop working, usually because you have reached a certain age.

[rɪˈtaɪər]

retreat

v

to move away from a place or an enemy because you are in danger or because you have been defeated

[rɪˈtriːt]

return

v

to come or go back to a place or person

[rɪˈtɜːrn]

reveal

v

to make known something that was previously secret or unknown.

[rɪˈviːl]

revenge

n

The action of hurting or harming someone in return for an injury or wrong suffered at their hands.

[rɪˈvɛndʒ]

reverse

v

To change something, such as a decision, process, or direction, to its opposite.

[rɪˈvɜːrs]

review

v

to look at or examine something again, especially in order to consider it carefully and form an opinion about it

[rɪˈvjuː]

revise

v

to look at or consider again an idea, piece of writing, etc., in order to correct or improve it

[rɪˈvaɪz]

revolt

v

To take violent action against an established government or ruler; to rebel.

[rɪˈvoʊlt]

revolution

n

A forcible overthrow of a government or social order, in favor of a new system.

[ˌrevəˈluːʃn]

revolutionary

adj

involving or causing a complete or dramatic change

[ˌrevəˈluːʃəneri]

reward

n

Something given in recognition of service, effort, or achievement

[rɪˈwɔːrd]

rhythm

n

A strong, regular, repeated pattern of movement or sound.

[ˈrɪðəm]

rib

n

One of the curved bones that are connected to the spine and surround the chest.

[rɪb]

ribbon

n

A long, narrow strip of fabric, used for tying things or for decoration.

[ˈrɪbən]

rice

n

the small white or brown grains from a southeast Asian plant, used as food

[raɪs]

rich

adj

having a lot of money or valuable possessions

[rɪtʃ]

rid

v

To free someone or something from an unwanted or unpleasant thing or person

[rɪd]

riddle

n

A question or statement intentionally phrased to require ingenuity in discovering its answer or meaning.

[ˈrɪd.l̩]

ride

v

To sit on and control the movement of an animal, especially a horse, or a vehicle such as a bicycle or motorcycle.

[raɪd]

rider

n

a person who rides a horse, bicycle, motorcycle, etc.

[ˈraɪdər]

ridge

n

A long, narrow raised part of a surface, especially along the top of a mountain

[rɪdʒ]

ridiculous

adj

Deserving or inviting mockery; absurd and laughable.

[rɪˈdɪkjʊləs]

rifle

n

A 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.

[ˈraɪfl̩]

right

adj

Correct or true; in accordance with fact or reason.

[raɪt]

rigid

adj

not able to be changed or adapted; inflexible

[ˈrɪdʒɪd]

ring

n

a small circular band of precious metal worn on a finger

[rɪŋ]

ripe

adj

(of fruit or crops) fully grown and ready to be eaten or used

[raɪp]

ripen

v

To become ripe or to make something ripe.

[ˈraɪpən]

rise

v

to move upwards

[raɪz]

risk

n

The possibility of something bad or unpleasant happening

[rɪsk]

rival

n

A person, group, or organization that competes with another for the same objective or for superiority in the same field.

[ˈraɪvl]

river

n

a natural wide flow of fresh water across the land into the sea, a lake, or another river

[ˈrɪvər]

road

n

A long, hard surface built for vehicles to travel along.

[roʊd]

roar

v

to make a very loud, deep sound

[rɔːr]

roast

v

to cook food, especially meat, in an oven or over a fire

[roʊst]

rob

v

to take money or property illegally from a person or place, often using threats or violence

[rɑːb]

robber

n

a person who steals from someone or somewhere, especially using force or threats

[ˈrɑːbər]

robbery

n

the crime of stealing money or property from a person or place by using force or the threat of force.

[ˈrɑːbəri]

robe

n

A long, loose outer garment, often worn for ceremonies or to show a particular rank or profession.

[roʊb]

robot

n

A machine that can perform a complex series of tasks automatically, especially one programmable by a computer.

[ˈroʊbɑːt]

rock

n

The hard, solid mineral material forming part of the surface of the earth, often exposed on mountains or cliffs.

[rɑːk]

rocket

n

A 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.

[ˈrɑːkɪt]

rod

n

A thin straight bar, especially of wood or metal.

[rɑːd]

role

n

The function or position that someone or something has in a particular situation, system, or activity.

[roʊl]

roll

v

to move along a surface by turning over and over

[roʊl]

roller

n

A cylindrical object that rotates and is used for flattening, crushing, smoothing, or moving something.

[ˈroʊlər]

Roman

adj

Relating to ancient Rome or its empire, or its people and culture.

[ˈroʊmən]

romantic

adj

Conducive to or characterized by the expression of love

[roʊˈmæntɪk]

roof

n

the structure that covers or forms the top of a building or vehicle

[ruːf]

room

n

an area within a building enclosed by walls and floor and ceiling

[ruːm]

root

n

The part of a plant that grows underground, absorbing water and minerals and anchoring the plant.

[ruːt]

rope

n

A strong, thick cord made by twisting together strands of material such as hemp, nylon, or wire.

[roʊp]

rose

n

A prickly bush or shrub that typically bears red, pink, yellow, or white fragrant flowers

[roʊz]

rot

v

To decay or cause to decay by the action of bacteria and fungi; to decompose.

[rɑːt]

rotary

adj

operating by or causing rotation.

[ˈroʊtəri]

rotate

v

To turn or cause to turn around a central point or axis.

[ˈroʊteɪt]

rotation

n

The action or process of rotating around an axis or center.

[roʊˈteɪʃən]

rotten

adj

(of organic matter) decaying or decomposing and emitting a foul smell.

[ˈrɑːtn]

rough

adj

having an uneven or irregular surface; not smooth or level

[rʌf]
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