大学英语四级词表

Constituting number six in a sequence; 6th.

the number 60

The physical dimensions, magnitude, or extent of something.

to move on skates or a skateboard

A simple, quickly-made drawing that does not show much detail.

One of a pair of long, flat, narrow pieces of wood, plastic, or metal that curve up at the front and are fastened to boots for moving over snow.

the ability to do something well, usually because of training or experience

having the ability, knowledge, or experience to do something well

Having or showing skill; expert.

to remove a substance that is floating on the surface of a liquid

the natural outer layer of tissue that covers the body of a person or an animal

A piece of clothing for women and girls that hangs from the waist and does not have legs.

the space above the earth that you can see when you look up, where clouds and the sun, moon, and stars appear

To shut a door, lid, etc., violently and noisily.

a person who is legally owned by another person and is forced to work for and obey them

the practice or system of owning slaves

to rest with your eyes closed and your mind and body not active

needing or ready to go to sleep

the part of a piece of clothing that covers all or part of your arm.

(of a person or part of the body) gracefully thin

a thin, flat piece of food cut from a larger piece

to move smoothly and quietly, often across a surface while maintaining continuous contact.

small in size, degree, or amount

to a small degree or extent; not considerably

To slide accidentally and lose your balance or footing.

a loose, soft shoe that is easily put on and taken off and is worn indoors.

difficult to hold or stand on because it is smooth, wet, or greasy

a long, narrow cut or opening.

A short, easily remembered phrase used in advertising or by a political party or other group to attract attention or persuade people.

a surface of which one end or side is at a higher level than another; a rising or falling surface.

moving or operating, or designed to do so, at a low speed; not fast

At a slow speed; not quickly.

A poor and crowded area of a city where the buildings are in bad condition.

clever at deceiving people in a way that is often considered dishonest or cunning.

of a size that is less than normal or usual

Intelligent and able to think and understand quickly

to perceive or detect the odor or scent of something through the nose

to make the corners of your mouth turn upwards in order to show that you are happy, amused, friendly, etc.

A form of air pollution that is a mixture of smoke and fog, especially in cities.

the grey, black, or white gas produced by something burning

having a flat, even, and regular surface; free from perceptible projections, lumps, or indentations.

in a smooth, even, and uninterrupted way

a long, legless reptile with a scaly skin, many species of which have a venomous bite.

atmospheric water vapor frozen into ice crystals and falling in light white flakes or lying on the ground as a white layer.

a heavy fall of snow, especially with a strong wind.

covered with snow or characterized by snow

To such a great extent

To make something very wet, or to become very wet, by leaving or lying in liquid.

a substance used for washing things, made from fat or oil and an alkali, usually in the form of a solid bar or a thick liquid

To cry noisily, taking sudden, sharp breaths.

not drunk or affected by alcohol

Used to show that a name or description may not be suitable or accurate.

A game played by two teams of eleven players who try to kick a round ball into a goal.

Relating to society or its organization.

a political and economic theory advocating that a country's land, transport, natural resources, and chief industries should be owned or controlled by the community as a whole.

a person who believes in or supports socialism, a political and economic theory advocating that a country's land, transport, natural resources, and chief industries should be owned or controlled by the whole community or by the state.

a large group of people who live together in an organized way, making decisions about how to do things and sharing the work that needs to be done

A piece of clothing worn on the foot and ankle, typically made of cotton or wool.

a carbonated soft drink, typically sweetened and flavored.

easy to mould, cut, compress, or fold; not hard or firm to the touch

in a quiet and gentle way

The top layer of the earth in which plants grow, a black or dark brown material typically consisting of a mixture of organic remains, clay, and rock particles.

Relating to or determined by the sun.

a person who serves in an army, especially a person who is not an officer.

The bottom surface of a person's foot or of a shoe or sock.

only; not involving anyone or anything else

(of an occasion, ceremony, etc.) very serious and formal; not cheerful or smiling.

firm and stable in shape; not liquid or fluid

(of a substance) able to be dissolved, especially in water.

A means of solving a problem or dealing with a difficult situation.

To find an answer to a problem or explanation for something that is difficult to understand.

An unspecified amount or number of

An unspecified or unknown person; someone.

in a way that is not known or certain

An unspecified or unknown person

a thing that is not known, named, or specified

at some unspecified or unknown time in the future or the past

On some occasions but not always; occasionally.

to some degree or extent; a little

in or to an unknown or unspecified place

A person's male child.

A short piece of music with words that you sing.

In or after a short time; before long

having a lot of experience of the world and knowing about fashion, culture, and other things that people consider socially desirable

(of a part of the body) painful and aching because of injury, infection, or too much use

A feeling of deep distress, sadness, or regret caused by loss, disappointment, or other misfortune.

Feeling sadness, sympathy, or disappointment, especially because something unpleasant has happened or been done.

A group or type of people or things that share common qualities; a kind or category.

The spiritual or immaterial part of a human being or animal, regarded as immortal.

Vibrations that travel through the air or another medium and can be heard when they reach a person's or animal's ear.

A liquid food made by cooking meat, fish, or vegetables in water.

having a sharp, acidic taste like that of a lemon or vinegar.

a place, person, or thing from which something originates or can be obtained

the direction that is on your right when you face the rising sun; one of the four main points of the compass

the direction or point of the compass midway between south and east

located in or facing the south

the direction that is halfway between south and west

An elected local, district, or national council in the former USSR.

To plant seeds in the ground so that they will grow into plants.

the unlimited expanse in which everything is located

a vehicle used for traveling in space.

a vehicle used for travel in outer space.

A tool with a sharp-edged, typically rectangular metal blade and a long handle, used for digging or cutting earth, sand, turf, etc.

the length of time that something lasts or continues

Relating to Spain, its people, or its language.

To choose not to punish or harm someone or something.

A very small fiery particle thrown off from a fire, or one caused by friction.

To shine brightly with small points of light

a common small brownish-grey bird found in many parts of the world.

to say words, to talk to somebody, or to have a conversation

a person who speaks, especially in public

a weapon with a long wooden shaft and a sharp pointed tip, used for thrusting or throwing.

Better, greater, or otherwise different from what is usual.

a person who concentrates primarily on a particular subject or activity; a person highly skilled in a specific and restricted field.

a particular field of study or professional work in which someone specializes

to concentrate on and become expert in a particular subject or skill

For a particular purpose, person, or occasion.

Relating to one particular thing or type of thing, not general.

To state something in an exact and detailed way.

An individual animal, plant, piece of a mineral, etc., used as an example of its species or type for scientific study or display.