大学英语六级词表

A printed sheet of paper, usually folded, containing information or advertising and given free to people.

A legal contract by which a property owner allows another person to use it for a specified period in return for payment.

a strong, flexible material made from the skin of an animal by tanning or a similar process.

connected with the law

A very old story or set of stories from ancient times, which may not be entirely true.

laws, considered collectively.

Conforming to the law or to rules; lawful and proper.

Time when you are not working or occupied; free time.

a curved piece of glass or plastic that makes things look larger, smaller, or clearer when you look through it.

A rigid bar that pivots on a fixed point (fulcrum) to move a load with less effort.

to impose or collect (a tax, fee, or fine) by authority

the state of being legally responsible for something

Legally responsible for something, especially for paying money or making good a loss.

willing to respect or accept behaviour or opinions different from one's own; open to new ideas.

A deputy or substitute acting for a superior.

the chance that something will happen; how likely something is.

an arm or leg of a person or animal, or a similar projecting part of an object.

To walk with difficulty because of an injured or stiff leg or foot.

A rule or situation that restricts or controls something.

Arranged in or extending along a straight or nearly straight line.

a cloth made from the fibers of the flax plant.

A large passenger ship or aircraft that travels on a regular route.

To stay somewhere for a longer time than usual or necessary, often because you are reluctant to leave.

the ability to read and write.

Taking words in their most basic sense without metaphor or allegory.

Connected with literature, especially serious or artistic written works.

written works, especially those considered of superior or lasting artistic merit

small pieces of rubbish such as paper, cans, and bottles, that people have left lying in a public place

A particular area, district, or neighborhood, especially in relation to its distinctive features or the people who live there.

A powered railway vehicle used for pulling trains.

very high and impressive

based on or using clear, sound reasoning

long life; the fact of lasting a long time

to appear as a large, often threatening or unclear shape

to stand, sit, or lie in a relaxed or lazy way

giving or showing firm and constant support or allegiance to a person or institution.

the quality of being faithful in your support of someone or something

to put a lubricant on something to make it move more smoothly or to prevent sticking.

the bags, suitcases, etc. that contain your possessions and that you take with you when you are travelling

Emitting or reflecting light, especially in the dark; shining.

of, relating to, or resembling the moon

To persuade or attract someone or something to go somewhere or to do something by offering something desirable.

something expensive and enjoyable that is not necessary but gives you pleasure

machines as a group, especially large ones used in industry

A civil officer who administers the law, especially one who conducts a court that deals with minor offenses and holds preliminary hearings for more serious ones.

a piece of iron or other material that can attract iron-containing objects and that points north and south when suspended.

Having the properties of a magnet; able to attract iron or steel.

extremely beautiful, impressive, or grand in appearance or quality.

To make something look larger than it is, especially by using a lens or microscope.

the great size, extent, or importance of something.

to cause something to continue; to keep something in existence or in good condition.

impressive stateliness, dignity, or beauty, especially of appearance or effect.

the greater number or part; more than half of a total.

A large building or series of connected buildings containing a variety of retail stores and often restaurants and other businesses.

The process of dealing with or controlling things or people.

a movement or series of moves requiring skill and care.

Clear or obvious to the eye or mind.

To control or influence someone or something in a clever or dishonest way.

A large, impressive house.

Done with the hands or requiring physical effort.

To make or produce something, especially in large quantities using machinery.

a company or person that makes goods in large quantities, especially in a factory.

A book, document, or piece of music written by hand, not printed.

a type of hard stone that is often white with dark lines running through it, used for making statues and buildings

the empty space at the side of a written or printed page

very small in amount or effect

an area of soft, wet land that is covered with grasses and other plants

An officer of the highest rank in some military forces or police services.

having qualities or an appearance traditionally associated with men

A covering for all or part of the face, worn for protection, disguise, or entertainment.

A large amount or quantity of something with no definite shape.

the killing of a large number of people, especially in a cruel or violent way.

extremely large, heavy, and solid

a work of art, music, or literature that is of excellent quality and has been made with great skill.

Fully grown or developed

being the greatest amount, number, or level possible

A field covered in grass, especially one used for hay or for grazing animals.

Relating to or operated by a machine or machinery.

To try to end a disagreement between two or more people or groups by talking to them and trying to find things that everyone can agree on.

Relating to the Middle Ages, the period in European history from about the 5th to the 15th century.

A means or method for communicating or expressing something

A sequence of single notes that is musically satisfying; a tune.

(of a solid substance) to become liquid, especially as a result of heating.

to learn something so that you will remember it exactly

something that is likely to cause harm or danger; a threat.

Relating to the mind or the process of thinking.

A heavy, silver-white metallic chemical element, liquid at room temperature.

Used to emphasize how small or insignificant something is.

used to emphasize how small or unimportant something is; only

to combine or join together, or to cause things to do this

the quality of being good and deserving praise or reward

A person who carries a message or delivers goods.

Consisting of or resembling metal

Relating to or characteristic of a large, busy city, especially the capital or chief city of a country or region.

The middle point or part of something.

a person who moves from one place to another, especially in order to find work or better living conditions

to move from one country, region, or place to another

not strong, harsh, or severe; gentle.

using, or willing to use, force or strong pressure to achieve your aims, especially to achieve social or political change

Relating to or characteristic of soldiers, arms, or war.

a person whose wealth amounts to a million or more in units of currency (such as dollars, pounds, or euros).

to combine or be combined

a very small, detailed model or copy of something.

A small bus for carrying passengers, typically seating between 10 and 20 people.

The smallest possible in amount, degree, or size.

to reduce something to the smallest possible amount or degree.

The smallest amount or number that is possible, allowed, or needed.

the smaller number or part; a number or amount that is less than half of a total.

A state of great suffering or discomfort due to poverty, illness, or unhappiness.

bad luck, or an unlucky event or circumstance

An important task that a person or group is sent somewhere to do, especially for a government or religious organization.

A person sent on a religious mission, especially one sent to promote Christianity in a foreign country.

A woman who has control or authority over something or someone.

To make a long, low sound expressing physical or mental suffering.

A large crowd of people, especially one that is disorderly and intent on causing trouble or violence.

Able to move or be moved freely or easily

to organize or prepare something, such as people or resources, for a particular purpose, especially for action or war.

To laugh at or make fun of someone or something by copying them in an exaggerated or insulting way.

Not large in amount, size, etc.

to change something slightly, especially to improve it or make it more acceptable