大学英语六级词表

A unit or independent component of a larger system, often designed for flexibility or standardization.

the smallest unit of a chemical substance, usually consisting of a group of atoms held together by chemical bonds.

the quantity of motion of a moving body, measured as a product of its mass and velocity.

Relating to money or currency.

a screen that shows information from a computer

the complete control of trade in particular goods or the supply of a particular service; a type of goods or a service that is controlled in this way

An imaginary creature that is large, ugly, and frightening.

Relating to the principles of right and wrong behavior.

Principles concerning the distinction between right and wrong or good and bad behavior.

used to introduce a new point or statement that adds to or supports the previous one

(of living beings, especially humans) certain to die eventually.

a legal agreement by which a bank or similar organization lends you money to buy a house, etc., and you pay the money back over a particular number of years; the sum of money that you borrow.

A hotel for motorists, typically having rooms arranged in low blocks with parking directly outside.

to cause (someone) to have a reason or desire to do something

a reason for doing something, especially one that is hidden or not obvious

to feel and show sadness because somebody has died

covered in or full of mud

Involving or consisting of many parts, individuals, or elements

to add a number to itself a particular number of times

a large number of people or things

Relating to a town or city or its local government.

a soft, low, continuous, and indistinct sound, often made by people speaking quietly or by water flowing.

Having well-developed muscles; strong and powerful

Refusing to speak; silent.

To speak in a low, quiet voice that is hard to hear, often because you are annoyed or complaining, or do not want to be overheard.

(of a feeling or action) experienced or done by each of two or more parties towards the other or others.

a traditional story, especially one concerning the early history of a people or explaining a natural or social phenomenon, and typically involving supernatural beings or events.

(of a person or action) showing a lack of experience, wisdom, or judgment; innocent and unsuspecting.

A square piece of cloth or paper used at a meal to wipe the fingers or lips and to protect garments.

A story or an account of a series of events.

very bad or unpleasant

The process or activity of accurately ascertaining one's position and planning and following a route.

To make something necessary as a result or requirement.

expressing denial, refusal, or prohibition; meaning 'no' or 'not'

To fail to give proper care or attention to someone or something.

so small or unimportant as to be not worth considering; insignificant.

To try to reach an agreement or compromise by discussion with others.

Not supporting or helping either side in a conflict, disagreement, etc.; impartial.

a chemical element (symbol Ni), a hard silver-white metal used in making alloys and for plating other metals.

An informal, often humorous name given to a person, place, or thing instead of or as well as the real name.

Nothing; zero.

(of a sum of money or charge) very small; far less than the normal value or cost.

To formally suggest someone for a job, position, or award.

in spite of that; nevertheless

A standard or pattern, especially of social behavior, that is typical or expected.

important, interesting, or excellent and deserving attention and praise

A system of written symbols used to represent numbers, music, or other information.

to inform someone of something, typically in a formal or official manner.

An idea, belief, or understanding about something.

well known for some bad quality or deed

in spite of

to provide a person, animal, or plant with the food and other substances they need in order to live, grow, and stay healthy

the quality of being new, original, or unusual

Relating to or expressed as a number or numbers.

existing in large numbers; many

To care for, feed, and protect someone or something, especially a young child or plant, helping them to grow and develop.

The process by which living things receive the food necessary for them to grow and be healthy.

a large tree that produces acorns and has lobed leaves, or the hard wood of this tree.

a formal promise, especially one made in a court of law

Doing what you are told to do; willing to obey.

A material thing that can be seen and touched.

a reason or feeling of disapproval or opposition to something

(of a person or their judgment) not influenced by personal feelings or opinions in considering and representing facts.

something that you must do because of a law, rule, promise, etc.

Offensive or disgusting by accepted standards of morality and decency, especially in relation to sexual matters.

not discovered or known about; uncertain

something that blocks your way so that movement or progress is prevented or made more difficult

to get something, especially by asking for it, working for it, or making an effort

Happening or done sometimes, but not regularly or often.

a job or profession

to fill or use a space, period of time, or area

(of an event or situation) to happen

a smell, especially one that is unpleasant

An illegal act; a crime.

causing someone to feel upset, angry, or annoyed; insulting

To use one thing, especially a cost or benefit, to cancel or reduce the effect of another.

The child or children of a particular person or animal

a small, oval fruit with a hard stone, green when unripe and black when ripe, used for food and for its oil

not able to be seen through; not transparent or translucent.

a person who competes against or fights another in a contest, game, or argument; a rival or adversary.

to disagree strongly with or try to stop a plan, policy, person, or system

To govern or treat people in a cruel and unfair way, not allowing them the same rights, freedom, and benefits as others.

Relating to vision, sight, or light.

a feeling that good things will happen and that something will be successful; the tendency to have this feeling

hopeful and confident about the future

The most favorable or best possible condition, amount, or degree for a particular situation.

something that you can choose to have or do; the freedom to choose what you do

the curved path of a celestial object or spacecraft around a star, planet, or moon

A large group of musicians who play together on various instruments, typically including strings, woodwind, brass, and percussion.

A naturally occurring solid material from which a valuable metal or mineral can be extracted.

To align or position something relative to the points of a compass or other specific directions.

Relating to the countries of East and Southeast Asia, or their people, languages, or cultures.

The act of orienting or the state of being oriented; the determination of one's position in relation to one's surroundings.

the point or place where something begins, arises, or is derived

existing from the beginning; first or earliest

to begin to exist or appear for the first time; to have a specified starting point

An object that is used to make something look more attractive but is usually not necessary.

Following the traditional, established, or widely accepted beliefs, practices, or rules of a religion, philosophy, or activity.

A sudden occurrence of something unwelcome, such as a disease or war

a set of clothes worn together, especially for a particular occasion or activity.

the main shape or edge of something, without the details

The amount of something produced by a person, machine, or industry

An extremely strong reaction of anger, shock, or indignation.

The beginning or start of something

relating to how a person or situation seems to be, rather than how it really is

to succeed in dealing with or controlling a problem or difficulty.

To flow over the brim or edge of a container.

located or operating above the level of the head

to accidentally hear what other people are saying when they are not talking to you

to cover part of the same area of space, time, or responsibility as something else

To fail to see or notice something.

a bridge that carries a road or railway over another road or railway.

Done or shown openly; plainly apparent.

To remove a ruler or government from power by force.

to turn over so that the bottom is on top

To defeat someone or something by using a lot of force.

Very great in amount, intensity, or power; so strong as to be overpowering.

To need to pay or repay money to a person, bank, business, etc.

A bird of prey with a large head, large forward-facing eyes, a short hooked beak, and typically a loud call, most active at night.

a chemical compound of oxygen with another element or group.