大学英语四级词表

A flat piece of plastic, wood, or metal with a row of thin teeth, used for tidying and arranging your hair.

the act of joining or mixing two or more things together to form a single unit

To join or mix two or more things together to form a single unit.

to move or travel towards the speaker or with the speaker

A state of physical ease and freedom from pain or constraint.

Allowing you to feel physically relaxed and content; pleasant to wear, sit on, etc.

to give an order or instruction with authority

A person in authority, especially over a body of troops or a military operation.

a remark expressing an opinion or reaction

The activity of buying and selling, especially on a large scale.

relating to or involved in the buying and selling of goods and services

A group of people officially appointed to investigate or control something.

To do something illegal or morally wrong.

A group of people appointed or elected to perform a specific function or to consider, investigate, or decide on a particular matter.

Found in large numbers or in many places; usual or familiar.

Very often; frequently.

to share or exchange information, news, or ideas

The act or process of sharing or exchanging information, ideas, or feelings.

A political theory or system in which all property and wealth is owned by the whole community or state, with each person contributing and receiving according to their ability and needs.

a person who supports or believes in communism

A group of people living in the same place or having a particular characteristic in common.

a person or animal with whom one spends time or travels.

A commercial business.

involving comparison between two or more things

to examine or look for the differences and similarities between two or more things

the act of considering or stating the similarities or differences between two or more people or things

A device with a magnetized pointer that shows the direction of magnetic north and bearings from it.

To force someone to do something.

To try to be more successful than someone or something else, especially in business, sports, or politics.

having the necessary ability, knowledge, or skill to do something successfully.

An event in which people try to win something by being the best, fastest, etc.

To produce a book, report, list, etc. by bringing together information from various sources.

to say that you are annoyed, unhappy, or not satisfied about someone or something

a statement that something is wrong or not satisfactory.

Having all the necessary or appropriate parts; entire; finished.

In every way or as much as possible; wholly.

Consisting of many different and connected parts; not simple or easy to understand.

To make something more difficult or confusing by causing its parts to be connected in complicated ways.

consisting of many interconnecting parts or elements; intricate.

One of several parts of which something is made.

To write or create a piece of music, a poem, or a letter.

the parts, substances, etc. that something is made of; the way in which the different parts of something are arranged

A thing that is composed of two or more separate elements; a mixture.

the ability to understand something

Including or dealing with all or nearly all aspects of something.

To press or squeeze something so that it takes up less space.

to consist of; to be made up of

An agreement or settlement of a dispute that is reached by each side making concessions.

to calculate something, especially using mathematics or a machine

An electronic machine that can store, organize, and find information, do calculations, and control other machines.

A friend, especially one who shares difficult work or an activity with you.

To hide something carefully or prevent it from being seen or known.

to direct your attention or mental effort towards a particular activity, subject, or problem

the ability to direct all your effort and attention on one thing, without thinking of other matters

an idea or a principle that is connected with something abstract

To relate to or affect someone or something; to be about a particular subject.

about; on the subject of

A performance given by musicians or singers, typically of several separate pieces

to decide or believe something as a result of the information you have

a judgment or decision reached by reasoning

Existing in a material or physical form; not abstract.

To express very strong disapproval of someone or something, usually for moral reasons.

To make something shorter or smaller, especially a piece of writing or speech.

the particular state that something or someone is in

To organize and perform a particular activity.

A person who directs the performance of an orchestra or choir.

A large formal meeting where people discuss ideas and information related to a particular subject, often lasting several days.

To admit that you have done something wrong or illegal.

The feeling or belief that one can have faith in or rely on someone or something.

Feeling or showing certainty about something.

To keep someone or something within certain limits of space, scope, or time.

To state or show that something is definitely true or correct, especially by providing evidence.

A serious disagreement or argument, typically a protracted one.

to make someone unable to think clearly or understand something

A situation in which people are uncertain about what to do or are unable to understand something clearly.

To express pleasure to someone because of their success or good fortune.

an expression of pleasure and praise for someone's success or good fortune.

A formal meeting or series of meetings for discussion between delegates, especially from different political parties or nations.

a word that joins words, phrases, or clauses, such as 'and', 'but', or 'because'.

To join two or more things together.

a relationship in which a person or thing is linked or associated with something else

To take control of a country or city and its people by force.

The act of taking control of a country, city, etc., by force

A person's moral sense of right and wrong, viewed as acting as a guide to one's behaviour.

aware of and responding to one's surroundings; awake.

the state of being aware of and able to think about what is happening around you or what you are doing

permission or agreement for something to happen

a result or effect of an action, condition, or event.

as a result; therefore.

The protection of the natural environment, plants, and animals.

opposed to great or sudden social change; showing that you prefer traditional styles and values

To think about something carefully before making a decision or forming an opinion.

large or significant in size, amount, or extent.

Thinking about the rights and feelings of other people; showing kindness toward others.

The act of thinking carefully about something.

(consist of) to be formed or made up of

Always behaving or happening in a similar, especially positive, way.

Happening all the time or repeatedly.

The system of laws and basic principles that a state, a country, or an organization is governed by.

To build or make something physical, such as a road, building, or machine.

The process or method of building something large, such as a house, road, or bridge.

To go to a person, book, etc. for information, advice, or a professional opinion.

to use something such as fuel, energy, or time, especially in large amounts

the act of using energy, food, or materials; the amount used

The state of touching or meeting something or someone.

to have something inside or as part of itself

an object such as a box or a bottle that is used for holding something

belonging to the same time or period

The feeling that someone or something is worthless or beneath consideration; scorn.

In a state of peaceful happiness or satisfaction.

An event in which people compete for supremacy in a sport, activity, or particular quality.

One of the main continuous expanses of land on the earth's surface (Europe, Asia, Africa, North America, South America, Australia, Antarctica).

Happening repeatedly over a period of time, often in a way that is annoying or causes problems.

to keep happening, existing, or doing something without stopping

Forming an unbroken whole or sequence without interruption.

A formal written or spoken agreement that is legally binding.

A combination of statements, ideas, or features which are opposed to one another.

Opposite in nature, direction, or meaning

a noticeable difference between people or things

To give something, especially money or goods, to help achieve or provide something.