大学英语四级词表

To tolerate or allow something, usually used in negative contexts.

a brush with a long handle, used for sweeping floors

a man or boy in relation to other sons and daughters of his parents

the part of the face above the eyes and below the hair; the forehead.

of a color produced by mixing red, yellow, and blue, as of dark wood or rich soil

to cause a mark on someone's body by hitting or pressing it, or to develop such a mark

An object with short pieces of stiff hair, plastic, or wire attached to a base or handle, used for cleaning, painting, tidying hair, etc.

Involving physical strength alone, without thought or reason

A hollow ball of air or gas in a liquid or a solid substance, such as soap or water.

An open container with a handle, used for carrying liquids or other materials.

A small part that grows on a plant and develops into a leaf, flower, or new shoot.

To make something by putting parts or materials together.

A structure with a roof and walls, such as a house, school, or factory.

a round root of some plants from which the plant grows

The large size or mass of something or someone.

An adult male animal of the cattle family.

A small piece of metal fired from a gun.

a number of things of the same type which are fastened or held together

a number of things tied or wrapped together

a heavy load that is difficult to carry

A desk with drawers and a slanted top, used for writing.

to be on fire or to produce flames and heat

To break open or apart suddenly and violently, especially because of pressure from inside.

To put a dead body into the ground.

A large motor vehicle designed to carry many passengers, typically along a fixed route.

a plant that is smaller than a tree and has a lot of thin branches growing close together

the activity of making, buying, or selling goods or providing services in exchange for money

having a lot of work to do or a lot of activities happening

used to introduce a word or phrase that contrasts with what was said before

A person whose job is to cut up and sell meat in a shop.

A soft, pale yellow food made from cream, used in cooking and for spreading on bread.

a flying insect with a long thin body and four large, usually brightly colored, wings.

A small disc or knob sewn onto a garment, which is passed through a slit (buttonhole) to fasten or close it.

To get something by paying money for it.

used for showing the person or thing that does something

A large round vegetable with thick green or purple leaves that are eaten cooked or raw.

a small, simple house made of wood, especially in a forest or mountainous area.

A piece of furniture with shelves, doors, or drawers, used for storing or displaying items.

A thick, strong rope made of wires twisted together.

A small restaurant selling light meals and drinks, especially coffee.

a restaurant where you choose and pay for your meal at a counter before you sit down to eat, often in a school, office, or factory.

a structure made of bars or wires for confining birds or animals

A sweet food made from a mixture of flour, eggs, butter, and sugar, baked in an oven.

To determine a number or amount using mathematics.

The process of using mathematics to find an amount or result.

a small electronic device for making mathematical calculations

A chart or series of pages showing the days, weeks, and months of a particular year.

to give someone or something a name

Not excited, nervous, or upset; peaceful and quiet

A large animal with a long neck and one or two humps on its back, used for riding or carrying goods in desert countries.

a device for recording visual images in the form of photographs, film, or video signals.

A place where people stay in tents or temporary shelters, often for a holiday or for a particular purpose.

A series of organized activities or military operations intended to achieve a particular goal.

The grounds and buildings of a university or college.

to be able to

Relating to Canada or its people.

An artificial waterway constructed to allow the passage of boats or ships inland or to convey water for irrigation.

To decide that something planned will not happen or continue.

a serious disease in which cells in a part of the body grow in an uncontrolled way, often causing death

A person who is applying for a job or running in an election.

a stick of wax with a string through the middle that is burned to give light or heat

a sweet food made from sugar or chocolate, or a piece of this

A large, heavy piece of artillery, typically mounted on wheels, formerly used in warfare.

A long, narrow, light boat with pointed ends, typically propelled by one or more people using paddles.

a place in a factory, office, school, etc. where meals are served, often at a low price

A strong, heavy cloth used for making tents, sails, bags, and as a surface for oil painting.

A soft, flat hat without a brim and typically with a peak.

Having the ability, fitness, or quality necessary to do or achieve a specified thing.

The maximum amount that something can contain or produce.

A city that is the official seat of government of a country or state.

The person in charge of a ship or commercial aircraft.

A person who has been taken prisoner or an animal that has been confined.

To take someone as a prisoner, or to take something into your possession, especially by force.

A road vehicle with an engine, usually four wheels, and seats for a small number of people.

A chemical element (symbol C) that is found in all living things, and in its pure forms as diamond, graphite, or charcoal.

A small, rectangular piece of stiff paper or plastic, often with information printed on it, used for identification, sending a message, or playing games.

The process of protecting someone or something and providing what they need.

An occupation undertaken for a significant period of a person's life and with opportunities for progress.

Taking care to avoid potential problems or dangers; attentive to detail.

not giving enough attention and thought to what you are doing, so that you make mistakes

the goods carried by a ship, aircraft, or other large vehicle.

A person whose job is making and repairing wooden objects and structures.

A thick, woven floor covering, typically rectangular and often covering a large area.

a vehicle with wheels that is pulled by a horse, used in the past

A person or thing that carries, holds, or transports something.

A long, thin, orange-colored root vegetable that grows under the ground.

to hold something or someone with your hands, arms, or on your back and take them from one place to another

A vehicle with two or four wheels that is pulled by an animal, especially a horse, and is used for carrying goods or people.

to cut a hard material such as wood or stone into a particular shape or object

a particular situation or example of something

Money in the form of coins or banknotes, especially that which is immediately available.

a small, flat, rectangular case containing magnetic tape, used for recording and playing back sound or video

To throw something forcefully in a specific direction.

A large, strong building with thick, high walls and towers, built in the past by kings and queens or other important people to live in and defend themselves against attack.

relaxed and not worried, or seeming not to care about something

A small domesticated carnivorous mammal with soft fur, a short snout, and retractable claws, often kept as a pet or for catching mice.

A complete list of items, often arranged in a specific order.

To capture or seize something, especially after a chase or pursuit.

The principal church of a diocese, containing the bishop's official throne (cathedra).

Animals such as cows, bulls, and oxen that are kept on farms for their milk or meat.

A person or thing that makes something happen

a large hole in the side of a hill, cliff, or mountain, or one that is underground

to stop happening or continuing; to stop something from happening or continuing.

The top inside surface of a room.

To show that a day or event is important by doing something special or enjoyable.

The smallest basic unit of a plant or animal.

A room below the ground floor of a building, used for storing things, especially wine.

a grey powder made from lime and clay that is mixed with water and sand to make mortar or with water, sand, and small stones to make concrete.

A unit of money equal to one hundredth of a dollar or other decimal currency unit.

Relating to or using a temperature scale on which water freezes at 0 degrees and boils at 100 degrees.

A metric unit of length equal to one hundredth of a metre.

In or near the centre; most important

The middle point or part of something

A period of one hundred years.

A formal public or religious event performed on a special occasion, following a set of established rituals.

known to be true or existing, but not specified in detail

used to emphasize that something is true or will happen.

the state of being completely confident or having no doubt

An official document that states that a fact is true, especially one that shows someone has successfully completed a course of study or passed an examination.