大学英语四级词表

a long, narrow strip of material, such as plastic, cloth, or paper, used for fastening, sticking, or recording

An object, person, or place that is deliberately chosen to be attacked or criticized.

A piece of work to be done or undertaken, especially one that is difficult or requires effort.

the particular quality that different foods and drinks have that allows you to recognize them when you put them in your mouth

A compulsory contribution to state revenue, levied by the government on workers' income and business profits, or added to the cost of some goods, services, and transactions.

a car with a driver that you pay to take you somewhere

A hot drink made by pouring boiling water onto the dried and shredded leaves of an Asian bush.

to give lessons to students in a school, college, or university, or to help someone learn something by giving them information

a person whose job is to teach, especially in a school

The work or profession of a teacher.

A group of players forming one side in a competitive game or sport.

A drop of clear, salty liquid produced by the glands in the eye, typically as a result of emotion or irritation.

relating to the practical use of machines or science in industry, farming, etc.

a person whose job involves skilled practical work with scientific equipment, for example in a laboratory.

a way of carrying out a particular task, especially the execution or performance of an artistic work or a scientific procedure.

The application of scientific knowledge for practical purposes, especially in industry.

too long, slow, or dull; tiresome or monotonous because of length or slowness.

a person who is between 13 and 19 years old

A message sent by telegraph and then delivered in written or printed form.

An old-fashioned system of sending messages over long distances by using electrical signals sent along wires.

a system for talking to someone else over long distances using wires or radio; a piece of equipment used for this.

an optical instrument designed to make distant objects appear nearer, containing an arrangement of lenses, or of curved mirrors and lenses, by which rays of light are collected and focused and the resulting image magnified.

A system for converting visual images (with sound) into electrical signals, transmitting them, and displaying them electronically on a screen.

to say something to someone, usually giving them information

a person’s state of mind or feelings, especially in terms of being angry or calm

The degree or intensity of heat present in a substance or object, especially as expressed according to a comparative scale and shown by a thermometer or perceived by touch.

A building used for the worship of a god or gods in some religions.

Lasting for only a limited period of time; not permanent.

To try to persuade someone to do something, especially something wrong or unwise, by promising pleasure or a reward.

a strong desire to do or have something, especially something wrong or unwise

The number equivalent to the product of five and two; one more than nine; 10

A person who occupies land or property rented from a landlord.

To regularly or frequently behave in a particular way or have a certain characteristic.

an inclination to act or think in a particular way

Easy to chew or cut; not tough

A game for two or four players who use rackets to hit a ball over a net across the middle of a court.

(of a situation) causing or showing anxiety and nervousness

a portable shelter made of cloth, supported by poles and ropes attached to pegs driven into the ground.

constituting number ten in a sequence; 10th.

A word or phrase used to describe a thing or to express a concept, especially in a particular kind of language or branch of study

forming or situated at the end or extremity of something

extremely bad or serious

extremely good; excellent

An area of land that is controlled by a particular country, ruler, or military force.

a feeling of extreme fear

a set of questions or exercises to measure someone's skill, knowledge, or ability

The main written part of a book, magazine, or website, not the pictures or notes.

A book used as a standard source of information for a particular subject, especially one used in schools or colleges.

any type of cloth made by weaving or knitting

used to introduce the second part of a comparison

to tell someone that you are grateful for something they have done or given you

used to refer to a specific person, thing, idea, or event mentioned, known, or understood by the speaker and listener

Used to refer to a specific person or thing already mentioned, known, or understood.

A building or outdoor area where plays and other dramatic performances are given.

Belonging to or associated with the people or things previously mentioned or easily identified.

used to refer to something belonging to or associated with two or more people or things previously mentioned

Used as the object of a verb or preposition to refer to two or more people or things previously mentioned or easily identified.

used as the object of a verb or preposition to refer to a group of people or things previously mentioned as the subject of the clause.

at that time; at the time in question

Relating to or based on theory rather than practical experience or application.

A formal set of ideas intended to explain why something happens or exists

in, at, or to that place or position

By that means; as a result of that.

for that reason; as a result

an instrument for measuring and indicating temperature, typically using a sealed glass tube containing a liquid (such as mercury or alcohol) that expands and rises in the tube as the temperature increases.

used to refer to specific people or things that are near the speaker or have already been mentioned.

Used to refer to two or more people or things previously mentioned or easily identified.

having a large distance between two opposite surfaces; not thin

the distance between the opposite surfaces of something; the quality of being thick rather than thin

A person who steals something from another person or place, especially secretly and without using force.

having a small distance between opposite surfaces; not thick

An object, item, or entity that is not specifically named or is difficult to define precisely.

To have an opinion, belief, or idea about something.

Constituting number three in a sequence; 2nd after the second.

Used to introduce a third point or reason.

The feeling of needing or wanting to drink something.

feeling a need to drink something

the number equivalent to the sum of ten and three; one more than twelve, seven less than twenty.

The number equivalent to the product of three and ten; one more than twenty-nine; 30.

used to identify a specific person or thing close at hand or being indicated or experienced

a stiff, sharp-pointed woody projection on the stem or other part of a plant.

Complete with regard to every detail; not superficial or partial.

Used to refer to specific people or things that are physically distant or have already been mentioned or understood.

used to introduce a statement that makes the main statement coming after it seem surprising, unlikely, or unexpected

The process of using your mind to consider something; the ideas or opinions that result from this process.

showing careful thought or attention

the number 1,000

A long, thin strand of cotton, nylon, or other fibers used in sewing or weaving.

A statement of an intention to inflict pain, injury, damage, or other hostile action on someone in retribution for something done or not done.

to say that you will cause someone harm or trouble if they do not do what you want

the number equivalent to the sum of one and two; the figure or symbol representing this number (3, III).

a sudden strong feeling of excitement and pleasure

to grow or develop well, vigorously, or successfully

the passage that leads from the back of the mouth, through which food and air pass

a special chair used by a king, queen, or bishop during ceremonies

a large, densely packed crowd of people or animals.

from one end or side of something to the other

In every part of (a place or object)

To send something from your hand through the air by moving your hand or arm quickly.

to push something or someone suddenly and forcefully

The short, thick first digit of the human hand, set lower and apart from the other four and opposable to them.

the loud noise that you hear during a storm, usually after a flash of lightning

The fifth day of the week, following Wednesday.

As a result or consequence of this; therefore.

a short, sharp, repeated light sound, like that made by a clock or watch

a piece of paper or card that gives the holder a right to a service, such as admission to a place or travel on public transport.

the regular rise and fall of the level of the sea, caused by the gravitational pull of the moon and sun

Arranged neatly and in order.

to fasten or attach using a string, cord, or similar object

A large wild animal of the cat family, that has yellowish-orange fur with black lines and lives in parts of Asia.

fixed, fastened, or closed firmly; difficult to move, undo, or open.

up to a particular time

Wood prepared for use in building and carpentry.

The indefinite continued progress of existence and events in the past, present, and future regarded as a whole.

a chart showing the times at which trains, buses, planes, etc. arrive and depart

Easily frightened; lacking courage or confidence.

A soft, silver-white metal that is an element (Sn)

extremely small

The pointed or thin end of something long and narrow

to feel that you want to sleep or rest