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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 118 个可用词条。

assume

v

to think or accept that something is true but without having proof of it

[əˈsuːm]

assure

v

to tell someone that something will definitely happen or is definitely true so that they are less worried

[əˈʃʊr]

astonish

v

to surprise somebody very much

[əˈstɑːnɪʃ]

astronaut

n

A person who is trained to travel and work in a spacecraft.

[ˈæstrəˌnɔːt]

at

prep

used to show an exact position or particular place

[ət]

athlete

n

A person who is proficient in sports and other forms of physical exercise.

[ˈaθliːt]

atmosphere

n

the layer of gases that surrounds a planet, especially the Earth

[ˈætməsfɪr]

atmospheric

adj

Relating to the atmosphere of the Earth or another planet.

[ˌætməsˈfɛrɪk]

atom

n

The smallest particle of a chemical element that can exist.

[ˈætəm]

atomic

adj

Relating to atoms or an atom.

[əˈtɑːmɪk]

attach

v

To fasten or join one thing to another.

[əˈtætʃ]

attack

v

To try to hurt, defeat, or criticize someone or something using force or words.

[əˈtæk]

attain

v

to succeed in getting something, usually after a lot of effort

[əˈteɪn]

attempt

v

To try to do something, especially something difficult.

[əˈtɛmpt]

attend

v

to be present at an event, meeting, or function

[əˈtɛnd]

attention

n

The act or state of applying your mind to something or someone, or noticing them.

[əˈtenʃn]

attentive

adj

paying close attention to something

[əˈtentɪv]

attitude

n

the way that you think and feel about someone or something

[ˈætɪtuːd]

attract

v

to cause someone or something to come closer or to show interest in something

[əˈtrækt]

attraction

n

the feeling of liking someone, especially sexually

[əˈtrækʃən]

attractive

adj

(of a person) pleasant to look at, especially in a sexual way

[əˈtræktɪv]

attribute

v

To regard something as being caused by a person, thing, or event.

[ˈætrəˌbjuːt]

audience

n

The group of people who have gathered to watch or listen to a play, film, speaker, etc.

[ˈɑːdiəns]

august

adj

inspiring awe or admiration; majestic and dignified

[ɔˈɡʌst, ɑˈɡʌst]

aunt

n

the sister of your father or mother, or the wife of your uncle

[ænt]

aural

adj

Relating to the ear or the sense of hearing.

[ˈɔːrəl]

Australian

adj

Of or relating to Australia, its people, or its culture.

[ɔːˈstreɪliən]

author

n

A person who writes a book, article, or other piece of writing.

[ˈɔːθər]

authority

n

the power or right to give orders, make decisions, and enforce obedience.

[əˈθɔːrəti]

auto

n

A car

[ˈɔːtoʊ]

automatic

adj

(of a machine or process) working by itself with little or no direct human control.

[ˌɔːt̬əˈmæt̬ɪk]

automation

n

The use of machines and computers to do work that was previously done by people.

[ˌɔːtəˈmeɪʃn]

automobile

n

A road vehicle, typically with four wheels, powered by an internal combustion engine or electric motor and able to carry a small number of people.

[ˈɔːtəmoʊˌbiːl]

autumn

n

the season of the year between summer and winter, when leaves change color and the weather becomes cooler

[ˈɔːtəm]

auxiliary

adj

providing supplementary or additional help and support.

[ɔːɡˈzɪliəri]

available

adj

able to be used or obtained; at someone's disposal.

[əˈveɪləbl̩]

avenue

n

a wide street in a town or city, often with trees along the sides

[ˈævənuː]

average

n

The result you get by adding two or more amounts together and dividing the total by the number of amounts

[ˈævərɪdʒ]

aviation

n

the activity or business of operating aircraft

[ˌeɪ.viˈeɪ.ʃən]

avoid

v

To stay away from or keep from happening.

[əˈvɔɪd]

await

v

To wait for or be in store for someone or something.

[əˈweɪt]

awake

adj

Not sleeping

[əˈweɪk]

award

v

To give something, such as a prize or payment, to someone as a result of an official decision.

[əˈwɔːrd]

aware

adj

Knowing or realizing something; having knowledge or perception of a situation or fact.

[əˈwer]

away

adv

to or at a distance from a particular place, person, or thing

[əˈweɪ]

awful

adj

Very bad or unpleasant.

[ˈɔːf(ə)l]

awfully

adv

Very; to a great degree.

[ˈɔːfəli]

awkward

adj

Causing difficulty; hard to do or deal with

[ˈɔːkwərd]

ax

n

A tool with a heavy bladed head mounted across a handle, used for chopping wood

[æks]

axis

n

An imaginary line through the center of an object, around which the object turns

[ˈæksɪs]

baby

n

A very young child, especially one that cannot yet walk or talk

[ˈbeɪbi]

back

n

The rear surface of the human body from the shoulders to the hips.

[bæk]

background

n

The part of a picture, scene, or design that forms a setting for the main figures or objects, or appears furthest from the viewer.

[ˈbæk.ɡraʊnd]

backward

adj

Directed towards the back or in the opposite direction to the usual one.

[ˈbækwərd]

bacteria

n

microscopic living organisms, some of which can cause disease

[bækˈtɪriə]

bad

adj

of poor quality or a low standard; not good or acceptable

[bæd]

badly

adv

in an unsatisfactory, inadequate, or unsuccessful way

[ˈbædli]

badminton

n

A game with rackets in which a shuttlecock is hit back and forth across a net.

[ˈbædmɪntən]

bag

n

A container made of flexible material with an opening at the top, used for carrying things.

[bæɡ]

baggage

n

The suitcases, bags, and containers that a person carries when traveling.

[ˈbæɡɪdʒ]

bake

v

To cook food in an oven using dry heat without direct exposure to a flame.

[beɪk]

balance

n

A state in which different things exist in equal, correct, or good amounts.

[ˈbæləns]

ball

n

A round object used in games and sports, that can be thrown, hit, or kicked.

[bɔːl]

balloon

n

A 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.

[bəˈluːn]

banana

n

a long curved fruit with a yellow skin and soft, sweet, white flesh inside

[bəˈnænə]

band

n

A flat, thin strip or loop of material, typically used to bind, tie, or fasten something together.

[bænd]

bang

v

to hit something hard, making a loud noise

[bæŋ]

bank

n

The land alongside or sloping down to a river or lake.

[bæŋk]

banner

n

a long piece of cloth with a message on it, often stretched between two poles and carried by people in a march or demonstration.

[ˈbænər]

bar

n

A long, narrow piece of wood, metal, or other rigid material, used as a barrier, support, or for other purposes.

[bɑːr]

barber

n

A person whose job is to cut men’s hair and to shave or trim their beards.

[ˈbɑːrbər]

bare

adj

Not covered by clothing; naked.

[ber]

bargain

n

something bought for less than its usual price

[ˈbɑːrɡən]

bark

v

(of a dog) to make a short, loud, explosive sound

[bɑːrk]

barn

n

a large farm building used for storing grain, hay, or straw or for housing livestock.

[bɑːrn]

barrel

n

A large, round container for liquids, with a flat top and bottom and slightly curved sides, usually made of wood or metal.

[ˈbærəl]

barrier

n

a fence or other obstacle that prevents movement or access

[ˈbæriər]

base

n

The lowest part or edge of something, especially the part on which it rests or is supported.

[beɪs]

basic

adj

Forming an essential foundation or starting point; fundamental.

[ˈbeɪsɪk]

basically

adv

used to introduce the most important point or a simple explanation of something

[ˈbeɪsɪkli]

basin

n

A round, open container used for holding liquids, mixing food, or washing things.

[ˈbeɪsn]

basis

n

The underlying support or foundation for an idea, argument, or process.

[ˈbeɪsɪs]

basket

n

A container for holding or carrying things, made of thin strips of material such as wood, plastic, or wire woven together.

[ˈbæskɪt]

basketball

n

A game played by two teams of five players who score points by throwing a large ball through an elevated circular hoop.

[ˈbæskɪtbɔːl]

bat

n

A piece of wood used to hit the ball in games such as baseball or cricket.

[bæt]

bath

n

a long container that you fill with water and sit or lie in to wash your body

[bæθ]

bathe

v

to wash yourself or someone else in a bath

[beɪð]

bathroom

n

a room containing a bath or shower and usually a washbasin and toilet

[ˈbæθruːm]

battery

n

a device that is placed inside a car, clock, toy, etc. and that supplies it with electricity

[ˈbætəri]

battle

n

A fight between two armies in a war

[ˈbætl]

bay

n

A broad inlet of the sea where the land curves inward.

[beɪ]

be

v

To exist or live.

[bi]

beach

n

an area of sand or small stones beside the sea or a lake

[biːtʃ]

beam

n

A line of light or other radiation

[biːm]

bean

n

The seed of various climbing plants, eaten as a vegetable.

[biːn]

bear

v

To accept, tolerate, or endure something difficult or unpleasant.

[ber]

beard

n

the hair that grows on the chin and cheeks of a man's face.

[bɪrd]

beast

n

a large, dangerous, or unusual wild animal

[biːst]

beat

v

to hit someone or something repeatedly, especially with force

[biːt]

beautiful

adj

having qualities that give great pleasure or satisfaction to see, hear, think about, etc.; delighting the senses or mind.

[ˈbjuːt̬ɪf(ə)l]

beauty

n

A quality that gives pleasure to the senses or the mind, especially through shape, color, sound, or idea.

[ˈbjuːti]

because

conj

For the reason that; since.

[bɪˈkɔːz]

become

v

to begin to be something

[bɪˈkʌm]

bed

n

A piece of furniture for sleeping on, typically consisting of a mattress and a frame.

[bɛd]

bee

n

a black and yellow flying insect that makes honey and can sting you

[biː]

beef

n

The meat from a cow, bull, or ox

[biːf]

beer

n

an alcoholic drink made from malt and flavored with hops, usually served in a glass, bottle, or can.

[bɪr]

before

prep

earlier than something; in front of somebody/something

[bɪˈfɔːr]

beg

v

To ask someone for money, food, etc. in a way that shows you are poor or need help

[beɡ]

beggar

n

A person who lives by asking people for money or food.

[ˈbeɡər]

begin

v

To start doing something; to take the first step in a process.

[bɪˈɡɪn]

beginner

n

a person who is starting to learn or do something for the first time; a novice.

[bɪˈɡɪnər]

beginning

n

The point in time or space at which something starts

[bɪˈɡɪnɪŋ]

behalf

n

in the interest or support of someone

[bɪˈhæf]

behave

v

to act or function in a particular way

[bɪˈheɪv]

behavior

n

the way in which one acts or conducts oneself, especially towards others.

[bɪˈheɪvjər]

behind

prep

at or to the back of someone or something

[bɪˈhaɪnd]

being

n

The state or fact of existing or living.

[ˈbiːɪŋ]
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