大学英语六级词表

a chemical element that is a gas with no smell or colour, forms about 20% of the earth's atmosphere, and is necessary for most living things and for burning.

a form of oxygen with a sharp smell, that is a blue gas and is found in a layer high in the earth's atmosphere, or is produced by electrical equipment

An object or group of objects wrapped in paper or packed in a box.

A formal agreement between two or more people, groups, or countries, especially one in which they agree to do or not to do something.

a very thin book with a paper cover, containing information about a particular subject

A sudden strong feeling of fear or worry that prevents reasonable thought and action.

a book with a flexible cardboard or paper cover, as opposed to a hardcover.

A place or state of perfect happiness, beauty, and peace, often imagined as a heavenly garden.

A statement or situation that contains two opposite facts or characteristics and therefore seems impossible or difficult to understand.

A distinct section of a piece of writing, usually dealing with a single theme and indicated by a new line, indentation, or numbering.

(of lines, paths, etc.) side by side and having the same distance continuously between them

to make a person or part of their body unable to move or function normally

A numerical or other measurable factor forming one of a set that defines a system or sets the conditions of its operation.

an animal or plant that lives on or in another animal or plant of a different type and feeds from it

Not complete or whole; existing only in part.

A person who takes part in or becomes involved in a particular activity.

A physical structure, such as a wall or screen, that divides a space into separate parts.

A very strong feeling of love, hatred, anger, enthusiasm, etc.

accepting what happens or what people do without active response or resistance.

An activity that someone does regularly for enjoyment rather than for work; a hobby.

a food made from a mixture of flour, fat, and water, used for making pies, tarts, etc.

land covered with grass and other low plants suitable for grazing animals, especially cattle or sheep.

a government authority or license conferring a right or title for a set period, especially the sole right to exclude others from making, using, or selling an invention.

Arousing pity, especially through vulnerability or sadness.

a person who vigorously supports their country and is prepared to defend it against enemies or detractors.

having or expressing a great love of your country

To go around an area or building at regular times to guard it and check for trouble.

A person who gives financial or other support to a person, organization, or cause.

a repeated decorative design

To cover a surface with flat stones, bricks, or concrete to make a solid, level area for walking or driving on.

The pointed top of a mountain

a small, hard, shiny, white ball that forms inside the shell of an oyster and is of great value as a jewel

strange or unusual, especially in a way that is unpleasant or worrying

a flat bar on a machine such as a bicycle, car, or piano that you push down with your foot to operate it

A person who is walking, especially in an area where vehicles go.

To remove the outer covering or skin from a fruit or vegetable.

a short, thin piece of wood, metal, or plastic, often tapered at one end, used to hold things together, to hang things on, or to mark a position

A punishment for breaking a law, rule, or contract.

A weight hung from a fixed point so that it can swing freely back and forth, especially one regulating the mechanism of a clock.

a large, flightless, black-and-white seabird of the southern hemisphere, with webbed feet and wings modified into flippers.

A long piece of land that is mostly surrounded by water but is joined to a larger area of land.

The process of becoming aware of or understanding something through the senses.

the state of being perfect or having no flaws

The act of performing a play, piece of music, or other entertainment before an audience.

a liquid with a pleasant smell, typically made from essential oils extracted from flowers or spices, used on the body

Happening or appearing at regular intervals.

Happening or appearing at regular intervals.

(of a person, animal, or plant) to die, especially in a sudden or violent way.

Lasting or intended to last for a very long time or forever without change.

(of a liquid, gas, or other substance) to spread or diffuse through every part of something.

allowed or permitted by law, rules, or custom.

continuing forever or for a very long time, without stopping or changing

To make someone feel confused and uncertain because something is difficult to understand or solve.

to continue to do something despite difficulties or opposition, in a way that can seem unreasonable

continuing to exist or occur over a long period; difficult to get rid of.

A particular way of considering something; a point of view.

the act of persuading someone to do something or to believe something.

expecting bad things to happen or something not to be successful; showing this feeling

An insect or small animal that harms plants, food, or livestock, or causes damage.

a formal written request, especially one signed by many people, appealing to authority for a cause

of little importance; trivial

a distinct stage in a process of change or development

a fact or situation that is observed to exist or happen, especially one whose cause or explanation is in question.

Relating to the way in which the body of a living thing operates.

A person who journeys to a sacred place for religious reasons.

A person who attacks and robs ships at sea.

a small gun that is held in one hand

to throw something with a lot of force, often aiming carefully

A serious infectious disease that spreads quickly and kills many people.

A large, round object in space that moves around a star (such as the sun) and receives light from it.

A soft mixture of lime, sand, and water that becomes hard when dry, used for coating walls and ceilings.

A large area of high, flat land

seeming likely to be true, or able to be believed

a formal statement by or on behalf of a defendant in a court of law, stating whether they are guilty or not guilty of the offense they are charged with.

To ask for something in a serious and emotional way.

a formal, solemn promise or agreement.

to move or fall suddenly and often a long way forward, down, or into something

literary work in which the expression of feelings and ideas is given intensity by the use of distinctive style, rhythm, and often meter; poems collectively or as a genre of literature.

containing poison; capable of causing illness or death if taken into the body

To push a finger or other pointed object quickly into someone or something.

Relating to or situated near the North or South Pole.

A long, thin, rounded piece of wood or metal, used as a support.

To make something smooth and shiny by rubbing it

To think about something carefully for a period of time.

the leader of the roman catholic church, who is also the bishop of rome.

A covered shelter projecting in front of the entrance of a building.

A very small opening in the skin of a person or animal, or on the surface of a plant, through which liquids or gases can pass.

To show or describe someone or something in a painting, film, book, or other artistic work.

To present or constitute a problem, danger, or difficulty.

completely sure; expressing certainty

to have or own something

the position in which someone holds their body when standing or sitting

Having or showing the capacity to develop into something in the future; possible but not yet actual.

The state of being extremely poor.

able to be done or put into practice successfully; feasible.

To give a religious talk, especially in a church, about how people should behave or what they should believe.

to happen or exist before something else

an official action or decision that has happened in the past and that is used as an example or rule to be followed in a similar situation later

of great value; not to be wasted or treated carelessly

exact and accurate in all details

To make something impossible or prevent it from happening.

a person who held a job or position before someone else

to say that something will happen in the future

Having the greatest importance, influence, or power; being the main or most noticeable element.

more desirable or suitable

a greater liking for one alternative over another or others.

An unfair and unreasonable opinion or feeling, especially when formed without enough thought or knowledge.

happening before a more important action or event

happening or done before the usual or expected time

First in importance, order, or position; leading.

A statement or idea that forms the basis for a theory, argument, or line of reasoning and is assumed to be true.

An amount to be paid for an insurance policy.

An official written order from a doctor that allows someone to get a medicine or treatment.

The act of formally giving something to someone, especially at a ceremony.

To keep something in its original state or in good condition.

to be in charge of a formal event, meeting, or ceremony

The force or weight that is produced when something presses or pushes against something else.

The respect and admiration that someone or something gets because of their success, important position, or high quality.

Used to say that you think something is probably true.

To suppose that something is true based on reasonable probability, though not certain.