大学英语四级词表

An unusual or surprising event or situation that attracts attention.

the expression of or the ability to express thoughts and feelings by articulate sounds.

the rate at which someone or something moves or operates

To write or name the letters that form a word in correct order.

The process or activity of writing or naming the letters of a word in the correct order.

to give money to pay for goods or services

A perfectly round solid shape, or a ball

A small creature with eight legs, many of which spin webs to catch insects for food.

To cause or allow a liquid, powder, or other substance to flow out of its container, usually by accident.

To turn or cause to turn around quickly

the non-physical part of a person which is the seat of emotions and character; the soul

Relating to or affecting the human spirit or soul as opposed to material or physical things.

to force out the liquid and other substances from your mouth

To cause a liquid to fly about in drops or small amounts, often making something wet.

very impressive; beautiful.

To break or cause to break forcibly into parts, especially into halves or along the grain

To diminish or destroy the value, quality, or pleasure of something; to make something less good or enjoyable.

A soft, light, porous substance that comes from the skeletons of sea creatures and is able to absorb water easily, often used for washing or cleaning.

a person or organization that pays for or contributes to the costs of an event or program in return for advertising

Happening or done in a natural, often sudden way, without any planning or without being forced.

an object with a shallow bowl and a handle, used for eating, stirring, or serving food

An activity involving physical exertion and skill, governed by rules, and often undertaken competitively.

a man who takes part in sports, especially as a professional.

a small, usually round, mark on a surface that is a different color from the rest

to force liquid out of a container in a stream of very small drops

to open, arrange, or place something over a larger area

to move suddenly and quickly in a single movement, especially by jumping

the season of spring

to scatter small drops of liquid or small pieces of something lightly over a surface

a sharp pointed object attached to the heel of a rider's boot, used to encourage a horse to go faster.

a person who secretly collects and reports information on the activities, movements, and plans of an enemy or competitor.

A shape with four straight sides of equal length and four right angles.

to press something firmly, especially from all sides in order to change its shape, reduce its size, or remove liquid from it

A small rodent with a bushy tail, typically living in trees and known for storing nuts.

To push a sharp object, especially a knife, into someone or something

The quality or state of being steady and not changing or being disturbed easily.

not likely to change, fail, or end

A neat pile of things, typically arranged one on top of another.

a large structure for open-air sports or entertainments, consisting of a field surrounded by tiers of seats for spectators.

The group of people who work for an organization

A single step or distinct period in a process of development or series of events.

to leave a mark that is difficult to remove on something

A step in a series of steps forming a flight of stairs.

a set of stairs and its surrounding structure inside a building.

a strong wooden or metal post with a point at one end, driven into the ground to support a plant, form part of a fence, mark a boundary, etc.

(of food) no longer fresh and pleasant to eat; hard, dry, or unappetizing

to bring (your foot) down heavily and noisily on the ground

To be in an upright position on your feet

A level of quality or attainment that is considered acceptable or desirable

A particular way of thinking about or looking at a situation or issue; a point of view.

A large, hot ball of burning gas in space that is visible from Earth as a point of light in the night sky.

to look at someone or something for a long time with your eyes wide open, especially when you are surprised, angry, or bored

to begin to do something or to happen

To cause someone to feel sudden shock or alarm

to suffer or die because you do not have enough food to eat

The particular condition that someone or something is in at a specific time.

something that someone says or writes officially, or an action done to express an idea

an experienced and respected political leader, especially one who is wise, fair, and works for the good of their country.

Not moving, changing, or active.

A place where trains, buses, or other public vehicles regularly stop so that passengers can get on and off, or goods can be loaded.

Relating to or based on the use of statistics.

A figure of a person or animal, made of stone, metal, etc., that is usually the size of the real thing or larger

The social or professional position of someone or something in relation to others.

To remain in a particular place or condition

in a gradual, regular, and continuous way

firmly fixed, supported, or balanced; not shaking or moving

To take something that belongs to someone else without permission or legal right.

the hot gas that is produced when water boils

A type of ship or boat that is powered by steam.

A very strong metal that is a mixture of iron and carbon, used for making things that need a strong structure, especially vehicles, buildings, and tools.

(of a slope, hill, etc.) rising or falling at a sharp angle; almost vertical.

To control the direction in which a vehicle moves

the main long thin part of a plant above the ground from which the leaves or flowers grow

the act of moving by lifting your foot and putting it down in a different place

Serious, strict, and severe in manner or appearance.

A person who looks after the passengers on a ship, aircraft, or train and brings them meals.

A woman whose job is to look after the passengers on an aircraft.

to push a pointed object into something

tending or designed to stick to things on contact; adhesive

not easily bent or changed in shape; rigid

to become stiff or make something stiff

not moving or making a sound

To make something develop or become more active; to encourage something.

(of an insect, plant, or animal) to wound by piercing with a sharp, often poisonous, pointed part

to move a liquid or substance around using a spoon or something similar

to use a needle and thread to join two pieces of cloth together or to repair a hole

The total amount of goods or the amount of a particular type of goods available in a shop

a close-fitting, usually knitted covering for the foot and leg, typically made of nylon or silk.

the organ in the body where food is digested

The hard, solid substance that forms rocks, or a small piece of this substance.

covered with or full of stones

a seat without a back or arms, typically resting on three or four legs or on a single pedestal.

to bend the body forwards and downwards

to finish doing something that you were doing

The action or method of storing something for future use.

To put or keep things for use in the future.

A level of a building; a floor.

A violent disturbance of the atmosphere with strong winds and usually rain, thunder, lightning, or snow.

Characterized by strong winds, heavy rain, and often thunder and lightning.

an account of imaginary or real people and events told for entertainment

A piece of equipment that burns fuel or uses electricity to provide heat for cooking or for heating a room.

extending uniformly in one direction without a curve or bend

to injure a muscle or part of your body by making it work too hard

Unusual or surprising in a way that is difficult to understand or explain

a person that you do not know

A narrow strip of flexible material, especially leather, used for fastening, carrying, or holding onto something.

A detailed plan for achieving success in situations such as war, politics, business, industry, or sport, or the skill of planning for such situations.

the dried, yellow stems of crops such as wheat, used as food for animals or for weaving things

a soft, juicy red fruit with small yellow seeds on its surface, that grows on a low plant

A small, narrow river.

A public road in a city or town, typically with buildings on one or both sides.

the quality or state of being physically strong

To become stronger or make something stronger.

A state of mental or emotional strain or tension resulting from demanding circumstances.

To make something longer or wider by pulling it.

Demanding that rules, especially rules of behavior, are obeyed and observed.

in a way that involves rigid rules or severe limits

to hit somebody or something hard, especially with your hand or a weapon

A long, thin piece of twisted thread, cord, rope, or similar material.

to remove all the things that cover something