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 118 个可用词条。
assume
vto think or accept that something is true but without having proof of it
assure
vto tell someone that something will definitely happen or is definitely true so that they are less worried
astonish
vto surprise somebody very much
astronaut
nA person who is trained to travel and work in a spacecraft.
at
prepused to show an exact position or particular place
athlete
nA person who is proficient in sports and other forms of physical exercise.
atmosphere
nthe layer of gases that surrounds a planet, especially the Earth
atmospheric
adjRelating to the atmosphere of the Earth or another planet.
atom
nThe smallest particle of a chemical element that can exist.
atomic
adjRelating to atoms or an atom.
attach
vTo fasten or join one thing to another.
attack
vTo try to hurt, defeat, or criticize someone or something using force or words.
attain
vto succeed in getting something, usually after a lot of effort
attempt
vTo try to do something, especially something difficult.
attend
vto be present at an event, meeting, or function
attention
nThe act or state of applying your mind to something or someone, or noticing them.
attentive
adjpaying close attention to something
attitude
nthe way that you think and feel about someone or something
attract
vto cause someone or something to come closer or to show interest in something
attraction
nthe feeling of liking someone, especially sexually
attractive
adj(of a person) pleasant to look at, especially in a sexual way
attribute
vTo regard something as being caused by a person, thing, or event.
audience
nThe group of people who have gathered to watch or listen to a play, film, speaker, etc.
august
adjinspiring awe or admiration; majestic and dignified
aunt
nthe sister of your father or mother, or the wife of your uncle
aural
adjRelating to the ear or the sense of hearing.
Australian
adjOf or relating to Australia, its people, or its culture.
author
nA person who writes a book, article, or other piece of writing.
authority
nthe power or right to give orders, make decisions, and enforce obedience.
auto
nA car
automatic
adj(of a machine or process) working by itself with little or no direct human control.
automation
nThe use of machines and computers to do work that was previously done by people.
automobile
nA road vehicle, typically with four wheels, powered by an internal combustion engine or electric motor and able to carry a small number of people.
autumn
nthe season of the year between summer and winter, when leaves change color and the weather becomes cooler
auxiliary
adjproviding supplementary or additional help and support.
available
adjable to be used or obtained; at someone's disposal.
avenue
na wide street in a town or city, often with trees along the sides
average
nThe result you get by adding two or more amounts together and dividing the total by the number of amounts
aviation
nthe activity or business of operating aircraft
avoid
vTo stay away from or keep from happening.
await
vTo wait for or be in store for someone or something.
awake
adjNot sleeping
award
vTo give something, such as a prize or payment, to someone as a result of an official decision.
aware
adjKnowing or realizing something; having knowledge or perception of a situation or fact.
away
advto or at a distance from a particular place, person, or thing
awful
adjVery bad or unpleasant.
awfully
advVery; to a great degree.
awkward
adjCausing difficulty; hard to do or deal with
ax
nA tool with a heavy bladed head mounted across a handle, used for chopping wood
axis
nAn imaginary line through the center of an object, around which the object turns
baby
nA very young child, especially one that cannot yet walk or talk
back
nThe rear surface of the human body from the shoulders to the hips.
background
nThe part of a picture, scene, or design that forms a setting for the main figures or objects, or appears furthest from the viewer.
backward
adjDirected towards the back or in the opposite direction to the usual one.
bacteria
nmicroscopic living organisms, some of which can cause disease
bad
adjof poor quality or a low standard; not good or acceptable
badly
advin an unsatisfactory, inadequate, or unsuccessful way
badminton
nA game with rackets in which a shuttlecock is hit back and forth across a net.
bag
nA container made of flexible material with an opening at the top, used for carrying things.
baggage
nThe suitcases, bags, and containers that a person carries when traveling.
bake
vTo cook food in an oven using dry heat without direct exposure to a flame.
balance
nA state in which different things exist in equal, correct, or good amounts.
ball
nA round object used in games and sports, that can be thrown, hit, or kicked.
balloon
nA small, thin rubber bag that you blow air into or fill with a light gas until it is round in shape, often used as a toy or for decoration.
banana
na long curved fruit with a yellow skin and soft, sweet, white flesh inside
band
nA flat, thin strip or loop of material, typically used to bind, tie, or fasten something together.
bang
vto hit something hard, making a loud noise
bank
nThe land alongside or sloping down to a river or lake.
banner
na long piece of cloth with a message on it, often stretched between two poles and carried by people in a march or demonstration.
bar
nA long, narrow piece of wood, metal, or other rigid material, used as a barrier, support, or for other purposes.
barber
nA person whose job is to cut men’s hair and to shave or trim their beards.
bare
adjNot covered by clothing; naked.
bargain
nsomething bought for less than its usual price
bark
v(of a dog) to make a short, loud, explosive sound
barn
na large farm building used for storing grain, hay, or straw or for housing livestock.
barrel
nA large, round container for liquids, with a flat top and bottom and slightly curved sides, usually made of wood or metal.
barrier
na fence or other obstacle that prevents movement or access
base
nThe lowest part or edge of something, especially the part on which it rests or is supported.
basic
adjForming an essential foundation or starting point; fundamental.
basically
advused to introduce the most important point or a simple explanation of something
basin
nA round, open container used for holding liquids, mixing food, or washing things.
basis
nThe underlying support or foundation for an idea, argument, or process.
basket
nA container for holding or carrying things, made of thin strips of material such as wood, plastic, or wire woven together.
basketball
nA game played by two teams of five players who score points by throwing a large ball through an elevated circular hoop.
bat
nA piece of wood used to hit the ball in games such as baseball or cricket.
bath
na long container that you fill with water and sit or lie in to wash your body
bathe
vto wash yourself or someone else in a bath
bathroom
na room containing a bath or shower and usually a washbasin and toilet
battery
na device that is placed inside a car, clock, toy, etc. and that supplies it with electricity
battle
nA fight between two armies in a war
bay
nA broad inlet of the sea where the land curves inward.
be
vTo exist or live.
beach
nan area of sand or small stones beside the sea or a lake
beam
nA line of light or other radiation
bean
nThe seed of various climbing plants, eaten as a vegetable.
bear
vTo accept, tolerate, or endure something difficult or unpleasant.
beard
nthe hair that grows on the chin and cheeks of a man's face.
beast
na large, dangerous, or unusual wild animal
beat
vto hit someone or something repeatedly, especially with force
beautiful
adjhaving qualities that give great pleasure or satisfaction to see, hear, think about, etc.; delighting the senses or mind.
beauty
nA quality that gives pleasure to the senses or the mind, especially through shape, color, sound, or idea.
because
conjFor the reason that; since.
become
vto begin to be something
bed
nA piece of furniture for sleeping on, typically consisting of a mattress and a frame.
bee
na black and yellow flying insect that makes honey and can sting you
beef
nThe meat from a cow, bull, or ox
beer
nan alcoholic drink made from malt and flavored with hops, usually served in a glass, bottle, or can.
before
prepearlier than something; in front of somebody/something
beg
vTo ask someone for money, food, etc. in a way that shows you are poor or need help
beggar
nA person who lives by asking people for money or food.
begin
vTo start doing something; to take the first step in a process.
beginner
na person who is starting to learn or do something for the first time; a novice.
beginning
nThe point in time or space at which something starts
behalf
nin the interest or support of someone
behave
vto act or function in a particular way
behavior
nthe way in which one acts or conducts oneself, especially towards others.
behind
prepat or to the back of someone or something
being
nThe state or fact of existing or living.