大学英语四级词表

a long, narrow band of a different color or texture from the surface on either side of it

An act of hitting or striking someone or something; a single blow.

having great physical power or ability

With great power, intensity, or conviction.

Relating to the arrangement of and relations between the parts or elements of a complex whole.

The way in which the parts of something are arranged or organized

to try very hard to do, achieve, or deal with something that is difficult or that causes problems

A person who is studying at a school, college, or university.

To spend time learning about a subject, especially by reading or attending a school.

to fill something tightly with something else

to trip or momentarily lose one's balance while walking or running.

Lacking intelligence or common sense

a particular way of doing, designing, or producing something, especially one that is typical of a particular place, period of time, or group of people

A person or thing that is being discussed, described, or dealt with.

a ship, especially a military one, that can travel underwater.

to go under the surface of water or another liquid; to put something under the surface of water or another liquid.

to give a document, proposal, etc. to someone in authority so that they can consider it

Happening or coming after something else

A particular type of solid, liquid, or gas that has specific properties.

Of considerable importance, size, or worth.

to take the place of something, or to put something or someone in the place of something or someone else.

to take a number or amount away from another number or amount

an area where people live that is outside the central part of a city or town.

An underground railway system in a city.

To achieve the desired aim or result.

The achievement of a desired aim or result.

having achieved a desired aim or result; having attained wealth, popularity, or status.

in a way that accomplishes a desired aim or result

a number of people or things that follow each other in time or order; a series.

Following one after another in a series without interruption.

of the type previously mentioned or implied

to draw something into the mouth by tightening the lip and cheek muscles to create a partial vacuum.

happening or done quickly and unexpectedly

in a sudden manner; quickly and unexpectedly

To experience physical or mental pain, illness, or difficulty.

as much as is needed for a particular purpose; enough

to an adequate degree; enough.

a sweet, crystalline substance obtained from various plants, especially sugarcane and sugar beet, used as a sweetener in food and drink.

To put forward an idea or plan for someone to consider.

an idea or plan that you offer for someone to consider

a set of clothes made of the same fabric, typically a jacket and trousers or a jacket and skirt

Right or appropriate for a particular person, purpose, or situation.

a pale yellow chemical element that burns with a blue flame and a strong smell, used in medicine and industry.

An amount of money

to give a brief statement of the main points of something.

A brief statement or account of the main points of something.

the warmest season of the year, coming between spring and autumn

The star around which the earth orbits and which provides light and heat for the earth.

The day of the week following Saturday, observed by most Christians as a day of rest and worship.

The natural light that comes from the sun.

Having a lot of bright light from the sun

The time in the morning when the sun appears or full daylight arrives.

the time in the evening when the sun disappears and night begins.

The light and heat that come from the sun.

Very good or pleasant; excellent

Concerned only with what is obvious or apparent; not thorough or deep.

higher in rank, status, or quality

A large self-service shop selling foods and household goods.

the last meal of the day, typically a light or informal one eaten in the evening.

something that is added to something else to improve it or complete it; something extra.

to provide something that is needed or wanted

To hold up or bear the weight of something; to keep from falling.

to think or believe that something is true or possible, often without being certain

Highest in rank or authority

having no doubt that something is true or correct

used to emphasize that you are certain about something or that something is true

The outside or top layer of something.

A medical doctor who is qualified to perform operations on patients.

The treatment of injuries or diseases by cutting open the body and removing or repairing the damaged part

A hereditary name common to all members of a family, as distinct from a given name.

an event or a piece of news that is unexpected or that happens suddenly.

causing a feeling of surprise; unexpected or unusual.

in a way that causes surprise because it is unexpected or unusual

to stop fighting and admit defeat; to give up control of something or someone

to be all around something or someone

the objects, buildings, natural things etc. that are around a person or thing at a particular time

to look at or consider a person, place, or thing carefully and completely in order to get an impression or gather information.

to continue to live or exist, especially after coming close to dying or being destroyed

To think or believe something is likely or true, especially something bad or wrong, without being certain or having proof.

to officially stop something for a period of time

a feeling or belief that someone is guilty of something dishonest or illegal, or that something bad will happen.

To provide what is needed for someone or something to exist, continue, or operate

To cause food, drink, or something else to pass from the mouth down the throat and into the stomach.

An area of low-lying, uncultivated ground where water collects; a bog or marsh.

a large, usually white, water bird with a long, graceful neck, that lives on or near water.

a large group of insects, especially bees, moving together

to move slowly or rhythmically backwards and forwards or from side to side

to use words that are offensive or considered taboo, especially as an expression of anger

to produce a clear liquid through your skin when you are hot, ill, or frightened

a piece of clothing for the upper body, typically made of wool or a similar warm material, with long sleeves.

to clean a surface by moving a brush or similar object over it

having a taste like that of sugar or honey; not bitter, sour, or salty

to become larger and rounder than normal; to increase in size, amount, or intensity.

happening or moving quickly or within a short time

to move through water by moving your body

to move or make something move backwards and forwards or from side to side while hanging from a fixed point

Of or relating to Switzerland or its people.

to change from one thing to another, or to exchange things

a weapon with a long metal blade and a handle, used for thrusting or cutting

A sign, shape, or object that is used to represent something else, such as a concept, organization, or process.

feeling or showing concern about someone who is in a bad situation

to feel or express sympathy for someone; to share or understand their feelings.

Feelings of pity and sorrow for someone else's misfortune.

Made by chemical synthesis, especially to imitate a natural product.

A set of connected things or parts forming a complex whole.

Done or acting according to a fixed plan or system; methodical.

A piece of furniture with a flat top and one or more legs, used for eating, writing, or working on.

A small, flat, compressed cake of a substance, especially a solid dose of medicine.

a small piece of cloth, paper, metal, or plastic attached to an object to identify it or give information about it

the part of an animal's body that extends from its back end

a person whose job is to make, repair, or alter clothes, especially men's suits and coats.

To move or carry something from one place to another.

A story, especially one that is imaginative or difficult to believe.

A natural ability to be good at something, especially without being taught.

To say things to someone; to have a conversation or discussion.

Of great or more than average height, especially (with reference to an object) relative to width.

(of an animal) not dangerous or frightened of people; domesticated

to become brown, or to make something become brown, from being in the sun

a large container for holding liquid or gas

To hit something gently, or to make a gentle knocking sound.