Exam word list
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。 共 4,533 个词,本页显示 120 个可用词条。
twist
vto turn something, especially repeatedly, or to turn or wrap one thing around another
two
cardinal numberThe number equivalent to the sum of one and one; one less than three; 2.
type
na category of people or things having common characteristics
typewriter
na machine with keys that are pressed to print letters or characters onto paper.
typhoon
na violent tropical storm with very strong winds and heavy rain that occurs in the western pacific or indian oceans.
typical
adjHaving the usual qualities or features of a particular type of person or thing.
typist
na person whose job is to type letters, reports, etc.
tyre
nA thick rubber ring, typically filled with air, that fits around the rim of a wheel on a vehicle to provide traction and absorb shock.
ugly
adjunpleasant or repulsive to look at; not beautiful or attractive.
ultimate
adjBeing or happening at the end of a process; final.
ultimately
advfinally; after a series of events or a long process.
umbrella
nA device consisting of a circular folding frame covered in cloth that you hold over your head to protect yourself from the rain.
unable
adjnot having the skill, strength, time, knowledge, etc. to do something
unbearable
adjtoo painful, unpleasant, or annoying to deal with or accept.
uncertain
adjnot known, definite, or decided
uncle
nthe brother of your father or mother, or the husband of your aunt
uncomfortable
adjcausing or feeling slight pain or physical discomfort.
unconscious
adjin a state like sleep because of an injury or illness, and not able to use your senses
uncover
vto remove a cover or covering from something
under
prepIn or to a position lower than or covered by something else.
undergo
vto experience something, especially a change or something unpleasant
undergraduate
na student at a college or university who is studying for their first degree
underground
adjexisting, happening, or operating beneath the surface of the earth
underline
vTo draw a line under a word or piece of text, especially to emphasize it or show its importance.
underneath
prepdirectly below or at a lower level than something
understand
vTo know the meaning of something, or the reason for or cause of something.
understanding
nThe knowledge, ability, or act of grasping the meaning, nature, or importance of something.
undertake
vTo make yourself responsible for something and start doing it.
undertaking
na task or project, especially one that is important, difficult, or requires a lot of effort
undo
vTo open or release something that was tied, fastened, or closed.
undoubtedly
advUsed to emphasize that something is certainly true or will certainly happen.
uneasy
adjcausing or feeling anxiety; troubled or uncomfortable
unexpected
adjnot expected or regarded as likely to happen
unfair
adjnot based on or behaving according to the principles of equality and justice
unfortunate
adjhaving or marked by bad luck; unlucky
unfortunately
advUsed to say that a particular situation or fact makes you sad or disappointed, or gets in the way of your plans.
unhappy
adjfeeling sad or not pleased or satisfied
uniform
adjAlways the same; not varying or changing in form, degree, or character.
union
nthe act of joining two or more things together, or the state of being joined together
unique
adjbeing the only one of its kind; unlike anything else
unit
nA single thing or person, especially one that is part of a group or system
unite
vto join together as a group, or to make people join together as a group; to combine.
unity
nThe state of being joined together or in agreement.
universal
adjRelating to or done by all people or things in the world or in a particular group; applicable to all cases.
universe
nall of space and everything in it, including stars, planets, and galaxies
university
nan educational institution at the highest level, where you study for a degree and where academic research is done
unjust
adjnot based on or behaving according to what is morally right and fair
unkind
adjNot friendly, considerate, or generous; cruel or harsh.
unknown
adjnot known or familiar
unless
conjExcept if; used to say what will happen or be true if something else does not happen or is not true.
unlike
prepdifferent from; not similar to
unlikely
adjnot likely to happen; not probable
unload
vto remove a load from something, especially goods from a vehicle or container.
unlucky
adjhaving or bringing bad luck; unfortunate
unnecessary
adjNot needed or more than is needed; not necessary.
unpleasant
adjcausing discomfort, unhappiness, or revulsion; not pleasant or agreeable.
unsatisfactory
adjnot good enough, or not acceptable
unstable
adjLikely to change or fail; not firmly fixed or steady.
unsuitable
adjNot fitting or appropriate for a particular purpose or situation.
until
prepUp to the point in time or the event mentioned.
unusual
adjnot common, ordinary, or typical; different from what is usual or expected.
unusually
advto a greater degree than is usual or common; exceptionally.
unwilling
adjnot wanting to do something and refusing to do it
up
advtowards or in a higher place or position
upon
prepOn or onto something.
upper
adjLocated above another part
upright
adjbeing in a vertical position or direction
upset
vto make someone unhappy, worried, or angry
upside-down
adjHaving the top part at the bottom and the bottom part at the top; inverted.
upstairs
advon or to an upper floor of a building
up-to-date
adjincluding the latest information or facts; modern
upward
adjmoving or pointing towards a higher place or level
upwards
advtowards a higher place or position
urge
vTo strongly advise or try to persuade someone to do something.
urgent
adjneeding immediate action or attention
us
pronUsed by a speaker or writer to refer to himself or herself and one or more other people as the object of a verb or preposition.
usage
nThe way in which a word, phrase, or language is normally used.
use
vto do something with an object, machine, or ability for a particular purpose
used
adjAlready owned or put to a purpose by someone else; not new.
useful
adjable to be used for a practical purpose or in several ways; helpful or beneficial.
useless
adjHaving no ability to achieve a desired effect; not useful or effective.
user
na person or thing that uses something
usual
adjHappening, done, or used most often or regularly; typical or expected.
usually
advUnder normal conditions; generally; as a rule.
utility
nThe quality of being useful, profitable, or beneficial.
utilize
vTo use something for a particular purpose, especially in an effective or practical way.
utmost
adjgreatest; most extreme
utter
adjComplete; total; absolute.
vacant
adj(of a seat, hotel room, house, etc.) empty; not being used
vacation
na period of time spent away from home or business in travel or recreation.
vacuum
nA space from which all or most air or gas has been removed.
vague
adjNot clear in meaning or intention; not thinking or expressing clearly
vain
adjHaving an excessively high opinion of one's appearance, abilities, or worth.
valid
adjHaving a sound basis in logic or fact; reasonable or cogent.
valley
nan area of low land between hills or mountains, often with a river flowing through it.
valuable
adjWorth a lot of money.
value
nThe amount of money that something is worth.
van
nA covered motor vehicle used for transporting goods or people.
vanish
vto disappear suddenly and completely
vanity
nExcessive pride in or admiration of one's own appearance or achievements.
vapour
nA mass of tiny drops of liquid in the air, for example steam
variable
adjlikely to change or vary; not staying the same
variation
nA change or slight difference in condition, amount, or level, typically within certain limits.
variety
nthe quality or state of being different or diverse; the absence of uniformity or monotony
various
adjof several different types
vary
vto change or be different in amount, level, or degree
vase
nAn open container, typically made of glass or pottery, used for holding cut flowers or as an ornament.
vast
adjExtremely large in area, size, quantity, or degree.
vegetable
nA plant or part of a plant used as food, such as a cabbage, potato, or bean.
vehicle
nA machine, usually with wheels and an engine, used for transporting people or goods on land, such as a car, bus, or truck.
veil
nA piece of fine material worn by women to protect or conceal the face, or as part of a headdress.
velocity
nThe speed of something in a given direction.
velvet
na soft fabric, typically made from silk, cotton, or nylon, that has a thick, short pile on one side.
venture
na project or activity that involves taking risks, especially in business
verb
na word or phrase that expresses an action, an event, or a state
verify
vTo check or prove that something is true, accurate, or justified.
version
nA particular form of something that is slightly different from other forms of the same thing.
vertical
adjpointing straight up from a surface or line; at an angle of 90° to a horizontal line or surface
very
advused to emphasize an adjective or adverb
vessel
nA ship or large boat.