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大学英语六级词表

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按词源结构浏览大学英语六级进阶词汇。2,219 个词,本页显示 119 个可用词条。

abandon

v

To leave a place, thing, or person, usually for ever

[əˈbændən]

abnormal

adj

Different from what is usual or expected, especially in a way that is worrying or undesirable.

[æbˈnɔːrm(ə)l]

abolish

v

To officially end or stop a law, system, practice, or institution.

[əˈbɑːlɪʃ]

abortion

n

The deliberate ending of a pregnancy at an early stage.

[əˈbɔːrʃn]

abrupt

adj

sudden and unexpected, often in an unpleasant way

[əˈbrʌpt]

absence

n

The state of being away from a place or person.

[ˈæbsəns]

absorb

v

to take in a liquid, gas, or other substance

[əbˈzɔːrb]

abstract

adj

Existing as an idea or quality, not having a physical or concrete existence.

[ˈæbˌstrækt]

absurd

adj

Completely unreasonable, illogical, or inappropriate; ridiculous.

[əbˈsɝːd]

abundance

n

a very large quantity of something

[əˈbʌndəns]

abundant

adj

existing or available in large quantities; plentiful.

[əˈbʌndənt]

abuse

n

The use of something in a way that is wrong or harmful.

[əˈbjuːs]

academic

adj

relating to education, especially at college or university level

[ˌæk.əˈdem.ɪk]

accelerate

v

to begin to move more quickly; to start to happen or make something happen at a faster rate.

[ækˈseləreɪt]

acceptance

n

the action of consenting to receive or undertake something offered.

[əkˈsɛptəns]

access

n

a way of entering or reaching a place

[ˈækˌses]

accessory

n

A thing which can be added to something else in order to make it more useful, versatile, or attractive.

[əkˈsɛsəri]

accident

n

An unfortunate event that happens unexpectedly and unintentionally, typically resulting in damage or injury.

[ˈæksɪdənt]

accommodate

v

to provide someone with a place to live, stay, or work

[əˈkɑːmədeɪt]

accommodation

n

a place to live, work, or stay in, especially for a short period.

[əˌkɑːməˈdeɪʃn]

accomplish

v

to succeed in doing or completing something

[əˈkɑːmplɪʃ]

accord

v

to give or grant someone power, status, or recognition

[əˈkɔːrd]

accordance

n

agreement or conformity with a rule, standard, or someone's wishes.

[əˈkɔːrd(ə)ns]

account

n

A record or statement of financial expenditure and receipts relating to a particular period or purpose.

[əˈkaʊnt]

accumulate

v

to gradually get more and more of something over a period of time

[əˈkjumjəˌleɪt]

accurate

adj

Correct in all details; exact.

[ˈækjərət]

accuse

v

To say that someone has done something wrong or is guilty of something.

[əˈkjuːz]

accustomed

adj

usual or habitual; familiar through regular use or practice

[əˈkʌstəmd]

achievement

n

A thing that someone has done successfully, especially after a lot of effort or skill.

[əˈtʃiːvmənt]

acid

n

A chemical substance that has a pH of less than 7, reacts with metals and bases, and typically has a sour taste.

[ˈæsɪd]

acknowledge

v

to accept or admit that something exists, is true, or is real

[əkˈnɑː.lɪdʒ]

acquaint

v

To make someone aware of or familiar with something.

[əˈkweɪnt]

acquaintance

n

knowledge or experience of a person or thing

[əˈkweɪntəns]

acquire

v

To get or obtain something, especially through effort or experience.

[əˈkwaɪər]

activate

v

To make something start working or cause a process to begin.

[ˈæktəˌveɪt]

acute

adj

(of a bad, difficult, or unwelcome situation or phenomenon) present or experienced to a severe or intense degree.

[əˈkjuːt]

adapt

v

to change something to suit a new purpose or situation

[əˈdæpt]

addict

n

A person who is unable to stop doing or using something, especially something harmful.

[ˈædɪkt]

addition

n

the process of adding two or more numbers together to find their total.

[əˈdɪʃn]

additional

adj

Added, extra, or more than what already exists or is expected.

[əˈdɪʃənl]

adequate

adj

sufficient or acceptable in quality or quantity for a particular need or purpose.

[ˈæd.ə.kwət]

adhere

v

To stick firmly to a surface or substance.

[ədˈhɪr]

adjacent

adj

Next to or adjoining something else.

[əˈdʒeɪsənt]

adjoin

v

to be next to and joined with something

[əˈdʒɔɪn]

adjust

v

To change something slightly to make it fit, work better, or be more suitable.

[əˈdʒʌst]

administration

n

The process or activity of running a business, organization, etc.

[ədˌmɪn.ɪˈstreɪ.ʃən]

admit

v

to agree, often unwillingly, that something is true

[ədˈmɪt]

adolescent

adj

being in the period of life between childhood and adulthood

[ˌædəˈlesnt]

adopt

v

To take another person's child into your own family and legally become its parent.

[əˈdɑːpt]

adore

v

To love and respect someone very much.

[əˈdɔːr]

advantage

n

a condition or circumstance that puts one in a favorable or superior position.

[ədˈvæntɪdʒ]

adverse

adj

preventing success or development; harmful; unfavorable.

[ˈædvɜːrs]

advocate

v

to publicly support or recommend a particular cause or policy.

[ˈædvəkeɪt]

aerial

adj

Existing, happening, or operating in the air.

[ˈer.i.əl]

aesthetic

adj

concerned with beauty or the appreciation of beauty.

[esˈθetɪk]

affection

n

A feeling of liking and caring for someone or something

[əˈfekʃn]

affiliate

v

To officially attach or connect an organization or person to a larger group

[əˈfɪl.i.eɪt]

affirm

v

to state firmly or publicly that something is true or that you support something strongly

[əˈfɜːrm]

afflict

v

To cause pain, suffering, or severe trouble to someone or something.

[əˈflɪkt]

aggregate

adj

formed by the combination of several separate elements; total.

[ˈæɡrɪɡət]

aggressive

adj

ready or likely to attack or confront; characterized by or resulting from aggression.

[əˈɡres.ɪv]

agony

n

extreme physical or mental suffering

[ˈæɡəni]

agreeable

adj

pleasant and easy to like

[əˈɡriːəbl]

aid

v

to provide support, help, or assistance

[eɪd]

aisle

n

a passage between rows of seats in a building such as a church or theatre, an aircraft, or a train.

[aɪl]

alarm

n

a loud noise or signal that warns people of danger or a problem

[əˈlɑːrm]

album

n

a book with empty pages in which you can collect things such as photographs or stamps

[ˈælbəm]

alcohol

n

a clear liquid that can make you drunk, also used as a solvent and in fuels.

[ˈælkəhɔːl]

alert

adj

Quick to notice and respond to danger or problems; watchful.

[əˈlɜːrt]

alien

adj

Belonging to a foreign country or nation.

[ˈeɪliən]

alienate

v

to cause someone to feel isolated or estranged

[ˈeɪ.li.ə.neɪt]

allege

v

To state that someone has done something illegal or wrong without giving proof.

[əˈlɛdʒ]

alleviate

v

To make something less severe, painful, or unpleasant.

[əˈliːviˌeɪt]

alliance

n

a formal agreement or treaty between two or more nations or groups to cooperate for specific purposes, especially in war or politics.

[əˈlaɪəns]

allocate

v

To set apart or designate something for a specific purpose or to a particular person or group.

[ˈæləˌkeɪt]

alloy

n

a metal made by combining two or more metallic elements, especially to give greater strength or resistance to corrosion.

[ˈælɔɪ]

alter

v

To make or become different; to change.

[ˈɔːltər]

alternate

v

To occur or follow by turns; to repeatedly switch between two states or actions.

[ˈɔːltərneɪt]

alternative

adj

(of one or more things) available as another possibility or choice.

[ɔːlˈtɜːrnətɪv]

ambiguous

adj

Having more than one possible meaning or interpretation; not clear or decided.

[æmˈbɪɡ.ju.əs]

ambition

n

A strong desire to achieve something, such as success, power, or fame.

[æmˈbɪʃ(ə)n]

ambitious

adj

Having or showing a strong desire and determination to succeed.

[æmˈbɪʃəs]

amend

v

To make small changes to a text, law, or document in order to improve it or correct it.

[əˈmɛnd]

ammunition

n

a supply of bullets, shells, etc. that can be fired from weapons.

[ˌæmjuˈnɪʃ(ə)n]

amplify

v

to increase the strength or amount of something, especially sound.

[ˈæmplɪfaɪ]

analogy

n

a comparison between two things, typically for the purpose of explanation or clarification.

[əˈnælədʒi]

analyse

v

To examine the nature or structure of something in detail, especially by separating it into its parts, in order to understand or explain it.

[ˈæn.ə.laɪz]

analysis

n

The detailed study or examination of something in order to understand its nature or to determine its essential features.

[əˈnæləsɪs]

ancestor

n

a person in your family who lived a long time ago

[ˈænˌsestɚ]

ancient

adj

Belonging to the very distant past and no longer in existence.

[ˈeɪnʃənt]

annoy

v

to make someone feel slightly angry or impatient

[əˈnɔɪ]

annual

adj

happening once every year

[ˈæn.ju.əl]

anonymous

adj

(of a person) not identified by name; of unknown name.

[əˈnɑːnɪməs]

anticipate

v

To expect that something will happen and to be ready for it.

[ænˈtɪsəpeɪt]

anxiety

n

an uncomfortable feeling of nervousness or worry about something that is happening or might happen in the future.

[æŋˈzaɪ.ə.ti]

apartment

n

A set of rooms for someone to live in on one level of a building or house.

[əˈpɑːrtmənt]

apology

n

A statement saying that you are sorry for something that you have done wrong.

[əˈpɑːlədʒi]

apparatus

n

the technical equipment or machinery needed for a particular activity or purpose.

[ˌæpəˈrætəs]

appeal

v

to make a serious, urgent, or heartfelt request.

[əˈpiːl]

appearance

n

The way that someone or something looks

[əˈpɪrəns]

appease

v

to make somebody calmer or less angry by agreeing to what they want

[əˈpiːz]

appendix

n

A small tube-shaped part inside the body near the stomach, attached to the large intestine.

[əˈpen.dɪks]

applaud

v

to show approval or enjoyment of a performance, speech, etc. by clapping the hands repeatedly

[əˈplɔːd]

appliance

n

a device or piece of equipment designed to perform a specific task, typically a domestic one.

[əˈplaɪəns]

application

n

a formal request, usually in writing, for something such as a job, a place at a university, or permission to do something

[ˌæplɪˈkeɪʃən]

apply

v

to make a formal request, usually in writing, for something such as a job, a place at a university, or permission to do something

[əˈplaɪ]

appraisal

n

the act of judging the value, condition, or quality of something

[əˈpreɪzəl]

approach

v

To come near or nearer to something or someone in distance or time.

[əˈproʊtʃ]

appropriate

adj

suitable or acceptable for a particular situation

[əˈproʊpriət]

approve

v

to have a positive opinion of someone or something; to regard favorably

[əˈpruːv]

apt

adj

Exactly right for a particular situation or purpose; appropriate.

[æpt]

arbitrary

adj

based on random choice or personal whim, rather than any reason or system.

[ˈɑːrbɪtreri]

arc

n

A part of the circumference of a circle or other curved line.

[ɑːrk]

arena

n

a level area surrounded by seats, used for sports, entertainment, or other public events

[əˈriːnə]

argue

v

To speak angrily to someone, telling them that you disagree with them.

[ˈɑːrɡjuː]

armor

n

a hard covering, typically made of metal, worn to protect the body in battle

[ˈɑːrmər]

arouse

v

to cause someone to have a particular feeling or reaction

[əˈraʊz]

arrange

v

To plan or prepare for an event or a meeting

[əˈreɪndʒ]

arrangement

n

the way things are organized or ordered for a particular purpose

[əˈreɪndʒmənt]
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