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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 120 个可用词条。

indefinite

adj

Not clearly stated, decided, or known; having no exact limits.

[ɪnˈdefɪnət]

independence

n

The state of being free from the control, influence, or support of others; self-government.

[ˌɪndɪˈpɛndəns]

indicative

adj

Serving as a sign or indication of something.

[ɪnˈdɪkətɪv]

indifferent

adj

Having no particular interest or sympathy; unconcerned

[ɪnˈdɪf(ə)rənt]

indignant

adj

feeling or showing anger or annoyance at what is perceived as unfair treatment.

[ɪnˈdɪɡnənt]

indignation

n

Anger or annoyance provoked by what is perceived as unfair treatment.

[ˌɪndɪɡˈneɪʃn]

indispensable

adj

Absolutely necessary; too important to be without.

[ˌɪndɪˈspensəbl̩]

individual

adj

considered separately rather than as part of a group; single or distinct.

[ˌɪndəˈvɪdʒuəl]

induce

v

to cause something to happen or exist

[ɪnˈduːs]

indulge

v

to allow yourself or another person to have something enjoyable, especially more than is good for you

[ɪnˈdʌldʒ]

industrial

adj

Relating to or characterized by industry, especially manufacturing.

[ɪnˈdʌstriəl]

inertia

n

a property of matter by which it continues in its existing state of rest or uniform motion in a straight line, unless that state is changed by an external force.

[ɪˈnɜːrʃə]

inevitable

adj

certain to happen and impossible to avoid

[ɪnˈevɪtəbl]

infant

n

A very young child or baby.

[ˈɪnfənt]

infectious

adj

(of a disease) able to be passed from one person, animal, or plant to another.

[ɪnˈfekʃəs]

inferior

adj

lower in rank, status, or quality

[ɪnˈfɪriər]

infinite

adj

Having no limits or end in space, time, or quantity; impossible to measure or calculate.

[ˈɪnfɪnət]

inflict

v

To make someone or something suffer something unpleasant or harmful.

[ɪnˈflɪkt]

ingenious

adj

(of a person) very clever and skillful at inventing things or solving problems

[ɪnˈdʒiːniəs]

ingredient

n

One of the foods or substances that are combined to make a particular dish.

[ɪnˈɡriːdiənt]

inhabit

v

to live in a particular place

[ɪnˈhæbɪt]

inhabitant

n

a person or animal that lives in a particular place

[ɪnˈhæb.ɪ.tənt]

inherent

adj

Existing as a natural, permanent, or essential quality of something.

[ɪnˈhɪrənt]

inherit

v

To receive money, property, or a title from someone after they have died.

[ɪnˈherɪt]

inhibit

v

to make it difficult for a process to start or continue in a normal way.

[ɪnˈhɪbɪt]

initial

adj

Existing or occurring at the beginning

[ɪˈnɪʃl]

initiate

v

To cause something to begin

[ɪˈnɪʃ.i.eɪt]

initiative

n

the ability to assess and initiate things independently.

[ɪˈnɪʃətɪv]

inject

v

To force a liquid, especially a drug, into a person's body or an animal's body using a needle and syringe.

[ɪnˈdʒɛkt]

inland

adj

Located in or concerning the interior of a country, not near the coast.

[ˈɪnlənd]

inlet

n

a narrow strip of water that leads from the sea or a lake into the land

[ˈɪnlet]

innovation

n

the introduction of new things, ideas, or ways of doing something

[ˌɪnəˈveɪʃn]

innumerable

adj

Too many to be counted; very many.

[ɪˈnuːmərəbl]

input

n

Something that is put in, such as energy, money, or information, into a system or process.

[ˈɪnpʊt]

insane

adj

In a state of mind which prevents normal perception, behavior, or social interaction; seriously mentally ill.

[ɪnˈseɪn]

insect

n

A small animal with six legs, a body divided into three parts (head, thorax, abdomen), and usually one or two pairs of wings, for example a fly or ant.

[ˈɪnsekt]

insert

v

To put or place something inside something else.

[ɪnˈsɜːrt]

insight

n

the ability to understand the true nature of a situation, especially a complex one or something difficult to understand.

[ˈɪnsaɪt]

insist

v

to demand that something happens or that someone agrees to do something

[ɪnˈsɪst]

inspiration

n

A sudden good idea that helps you to create or do something.

[ˌɪnspəˈreɪʃn]

inspire

v

To fill someone with the urge or ability to do or feel something, especially something creative.

[ɪnˈspaɪr]

install

v

To put a piece of equipment in place and make it ready for use.

[ɪnˈstɔːl]

installment

n

A single payment of a set that is paid regularly until the total amount is reached.

[ɪnˈstɑːlmənt]

instance

n

an example or single occurrence of something

[ˈɪnstəns]

instantaneous

adj

happening or done immediately

[ˌɪnstənˈteɪniəs]

instinct

n

A natural or inherent impulse, inclination, or tendency.

[ˈɪnstɪŋkt]

institute

n

an organization created for a particular purpose, especially research, education, or professional development.

[ˈɪnstɪtuːt]

institution

n

A large and important organization, such as a university, bank, or church.

[ˌɪnstɪˈtuːʃn]

instruct

v

to teach someone a subject or skill

[ɪnˈstrʌkt]

instrument

n

A tool or device used for a particular task, especially for scientific, medical, or technical work.

[ˈɪnstrəmənt]

instrumental

adj

Serving as a means of achieving something.

[ˌɪnstrəˈment(ə)l]

insulate

v

To protect something by covering it with a material that prevents electricity, heat, or sound from passing through.

[ˈɪnsəleɪt]

insurance

n

an arrangement by which a company or the state undertakes to provide a guarantee of compensation for specified loss, damage, illness, or death in return for payment of a specified premium.

[ɪnˈʃʊrəns]

intact

adj

Not damaged or impaired in any way; complete and whole.

[ɪnˈtækt]

integral

adj

Necessary to make something whole or complete; forming an essential part.

[ˈɪn.t̬ə.ɡrəl]

integrity

n

The quality of being honest and having strong moral principles.

[ɪnˈtɛɡrəti]

intellect

n

The power of the mind to think in a logical way and to understand things, especially at an advanced level.

[ˈɪntəlekt]

intellectual

adj

relating to the ability to think in an intelligent way and to understand things, especially difficult or complicated ideas and subjects

[ˌɪntəˈlektʃuəl]

intelligent

adj

Having or showing the ability to easily learn or understand things or to deal with new or difficult situations.

[ɪnˈtɛlɪdʒənt]

intelligible

adj

able to be understood; clear enough to be heard or read.

[ɪnˈtɛlɪdʒəb(ə)l]

intense

adj

of extreme force, degree, or strength

[ɪnˈtɛns]

intensify

v

to become greater, more serious, or more intense, or to make something do this

[ɪnˈtɛnsɪfaɪ]

intensive

adj

involving a lot of work or activity done in a short time.

[ɪnˈtɛnsɪv]

intent

n

The thing that you plan to do or achieve; an aim or purpose.

[ɪnˈtɛnt]

interact

v

To act upon or in close relation with each other; to communicate or work together.

[ˌɪntərˈækt]

interaction

n

A process by which two or more things affect each other.

[ˌɪn.t̬ɚˈæk.ʃən]

intercourse

n

Communication or dealings between individuals or groups.

[ˈɪntərkɔːrs]

interfere

v

to involve yourself in a situation when your involvement is not wanted or is not helpful

[ˌɪntərˈfɪr]

interim

adj

Temporary and intended to be used or accepted until something permanent exists.

[ˈɪntərəm]

intermittent

adj

Stopping and starting repeatedly with periods in between; not continuous.

[ˌɪntərˈmɪtnt]

internal

adj

Existing or happening inside a person, object, organization, place, or country.

[ɪnˈtɜːrnl]

interpret

v

to explain the meaning of something

[ɪnˈtɜːrprɪt]

interrupt

v

To stop a person from speaking or an activity from continuing by saying or doing something.

[ˌɪntəˈrʌpt]

intersection

n

a point or line common to lines or surfaces that intersect

[ˌɪntərˈsekʃn]

intervene

v

To become involved in a situation in order to improve it or prevent it from getting worse.

[ˌɪntərˈviːn]

intimate

adj

Having a very close personal relationship.

[ˈɪntɪmət]

intimidate

v

To frighten or threaten someone, usually in order to persuade them to do something against their will.

[ɪnˈtɪmɪdeɪt]

intricate

adj

having many complexly interwoven parts or elements; very detailed or complicated.

[ˈɪn.trɪ.kət]

intrigue

v

to make someone very interested and want to know more about something

[ɪnˈtriːɡ]

intrinsic

adj

belonging to the essential nature of a thing; inherent.

[ɪnˈtrɪnzɪk]

intuition

n

the ability to understand or know something immediately, without conscious reasoning or proof.

[ˌɪntuˈɪʃn]

invalid

adj

not legally or officially acceptable

[ˈɪnvəlɪd]

invaluable

adj

extremely useful; indispensable

[ɪnˈvæljuəbl̩]

invariably

adv

In every case or on every occasion; always.

[ɪnˈver.i.ə.bli]

inventory

n

a complete list of items such as property, goods in stock, or the contents of a building.

[ˈɪnvənˌtɔːri]

invert

v

to turn something upside down or put it in the opposite order, position, or arrangement.

[ɪnˈvɜːrt]

invest

v

To commit money or capital to a financial venture with the expectation of achieving a profit.

[ɪnˈvɛst]

investigate

v

To try to find out the facts about something, such as a crime, accident, or scientific problem, in order to learn how it happened or who did it.

[ɪnˈvestɪɡeɪt]

invisible

adj

impossible to see; not visible to the eye.

[ɪnˈvɪzəbl]

involve

v

to include or affect someone or something as a necessary part or result

[ɪnˈvɑːlv]

irony

n

a situation in which something which was intended to have a particular result has the opposite or a very different result.

[ˈaɪ.rə.ni]

irrespective

adj

Not taking something into account; regardless of.

[ˌɪrɪˈspektɪv]

irrigation

n

The supply of water to land or crops to help growth, typically by means of channels.

[ˌɪrɪˈɡeɪʃn]

irritate

v

to make someone annoyed or a little angry.

[ˈɪrɪteɪt]

isle

n

An island, especially a small one.

[aɪl]

isolate

v

to separate a person, animal, or thing from others, or to be separated from them.

[ˈaɪ.sə.leɪt]

issue

n

An important topic or problem for debate or discussion.

[ˈɪʃuː]

item

n

A single thing, especially one of several things in a list, group, or set.

[ˈaɪ.t̬əm]

ivory

n

the hard white substance that forms the tusks of elephants and some other animals.

[ˈaɪv(ə)ri]

jeopardize

v

to put something such as a plan or system in danger of being harmed or damaged

[ˈdʒep.ɚ.daɪz]

jerk

v

To make a short, sudden movement, or to cause something to move in this way.

[dʒɜːrk]

jog

v

to run at a slow, steady pace, especially for exercise

[dʒɑːɡ]

junction

n

a place where two or more roads or railway lines meet

[ˈdʒʌŋkʃn]

junk

n

old or discarded objects that are considered useless or of little value.

[dʒʌŋk]

jury

n

A group of people who have been chosen to listen to all the facts in a trial in a law court and to decide if a person is guilty or not guilty, or if a claim has been proved.

[ˈdʒʊri]

keen

adj

(of a blade) having a sharp cutting edge.

[kiːn]

kidnap

v

To take someone away illegally by force, typically to obtain a ransom.

[ˈkɪdnæp]

kidney

n

either of a pair of small organs in the body that remove waste products from the blood and produce urine

[ˈkɪdni]

kit

n

A set of tools, equipment, or materials used for a particular purpose or activity.

[kɪt]

knit

v

To make clothes, etc. by using two long needles to connect wool or another type of thread into joined rows

[nɪt]

knob

n

a round handle on a door, drawer, or piece of equipment, that you use to open it

[nɑːb]

label

n

A small piece of paper, fabric, plastic, etc. attached to an object and giving information about it.

[ˈleɪbəl]

lace

n

a delicate fabric made of yarn or thread in an open weblike pattern.

[leɪs]

lame

adj

unable to walk normally because of an injury or illness affecting the leg or foot

[leɪm]

lane

n

A narrow road, especially in the countryside.

[leɪn]

lash

v

To hit with a whip or a thin, flexible object.

[læʃ]

latent

adj

Existing but not yet developed, manifest, or active.

[ˈleɪt(ə)nt]

latitude

n

The distance of a place north or south of the equator, measured in degrees.

[ˈlæt̬.ə.tuːd]

layer

n

a quantity or thickness of something that lies over a surface or between surfaces

[ˈleɪər]

layman

n

A person who does not have specialized or professional knowledge of a particular subject.

[ˈleɪmən]
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