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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。

recreation

n

activity done for enjoyment when one is not working.

[ˌrekriˈeɪʃn]

recruit

v

to find new people to join a company, organization, or the armed forces

[rɪˈkruːt]

rectangular

adj

Having the shape of a rectangle; having four sides and four right angles.

[rɛkˈtæŋɡjʊlər]

rectify

v

To correct something that is wrong or make it right.

[ˈrɛktəˌfaɪ]

recur

v

to happen or occur again, especially repeatedly or after an interval

[rɪˈkɜːr]

recycle

v

To process used materials so that they can be used again.

[ˌriːˈsaɪkl]

redundant

adj

not needed or useful; more than is necessary

[rɪˈdʌndənt]

reel

n

A cylinder or similar device on which film, wire, thread, etc., is wound.

[riːl]

referee

n

An official who watches a game or match closely to ensure that the rules are followed.

[ˌref.əˈriː]

reference

n

The act of mentioning something or someone

[ˈref(ə)rəns]

reflect

v

(of a surface or body) to throw back (light, heat, or sound) without absorbing it.

[rɪˈflɛkt]

reform

v

to make changes to something in order to improve it, especially a law, system, or organization.

[rɪˈfɔːrm]

refrain

v

To stop yourself from doing something, especially something you want to do.

[rɪˈfreɪn]

refresh

v

To make someone feel less tired or less hot.

[rɪˈfrɛʃ]

refreshment

n

A light snack or drink, especially one provided in a public place or at a meeting.

/rɪˈfreʃmənt/

refuge

n

shelter or protection from danger, trouble, or something unpleasant

[ˈrefjuːdʒ]

refund

n

An amount of money that is given back to you, especially because you are not happy with something you have bought or because you have paid too much.

/ˈriːfʌnd/

refusal

n

an act of saying or showing that you will not do, give, or accept something

[rɪˈfjuːzl]

refute

v

To prove that a statement or idea is not true.

[rɪˈfjuːt]

regime

n

A government, especially an authoritarian one

[rəˈʒiːm]

regiment

n

A permanent unit of an army, typically commanded by a colonel and divided into several smaller units.

[ˈredʒɪmənt]

region

n

A large area of land, usually without exact limits or borders, that is different from other areas because of its own characteristics, inhabitants, or geography.

[ˈriːdʒən]

register

v

to put your name and other information on an official list in order to be allowed to vote, study, stay in a hotel, etc.

[ˈredʒ.ɪ.stər]

regulation

n

An official rule or order made by a government or other authority.

[ˌreɡjuˈleɪʃn]

rehearsal

n

a practice performance of a play, concert, speech, etc., before the public performance.

[rɪˈhɜːrsl]

reign

v

to rule as a king, queen, or emperor

[reɪn]

rein

n

A long, narrow strap attached at one end to a horse's bit, used by a rider or driver to guide and control the horse.

[reɪn]

reinforce

v

to make a structure, material, or feeling stronger or more effective

[ˌriːɪnˈfɔːrs]

reject

v

To refuse to accept, consider, or agree to something.

[rɪˈdʒɛkt]

rejoice

v

to feel or show great happiness or joy

[rɪˈdʒɔɪs]

relative

adj

considered and judged by being compared with something else

[ˈrɛl.ə.t̬ɪv]

relay

n

A race between teams in which each member runs, swims, or does part of the race before being replaced by the next member.

[ˈriːleɪ]

release

v

To set free from confinement, restraint, or a state of holding.

[rɪˈliːs]

relevant

adj

Directly connected with and important to the subject or situation being considered.

[ˈreləvənt]

reliable

adj

Consistently good in quality or performance; able to be trusted.

[rɪˈlaɪəbl̩]

reliance

n

the state of depending on or trusting in someone or something

[rɪˈlaɪəns]

relief

n

A feeling of reassurance and relaxation following release from anxiety or distress.

[rɪˈliːf]

relieve

v

to remove or reduce an unpleasant feeling or difficulty

[rɪˈliːv]

religion

n

The belief in and worship of a god or gods, or any such system of belief and worship.

[rɪˈlɪdʒən]

religious

adj

Relating to or believing in a religion or religions.

[rɪˈlɪdʒəs]

relish

n

Great enjoyment or pleasure derived from something.

[ˈrel.ɪʃ]

reluctant

adj

unwilling and hesitant; disinclined to do something.

[rɪˈlʌktənt]

rely

v

To need or depend on someone or something for support, help, or in order to be able to do something.

[rɪˈlaɪ]

remain

v

To continue to exist, especially after other similar or related people or things have ceased to exist.

[rɪˈmeɪn]

remainder

n

the part of something that is left after the other parts have gone, been used, or been taken away

[rɪˈmeɪndər]

remedy

n

a treatment or medicine to cure a disease or to put right a bad situation

[ˈremədi]

remnant

n

A small remaining quantity of something.

[ˈrɛmnənt]

remote

adj

Far away in distance or space

[rɪˈmoʊt]

renaissance

n

A period of renewed interest and activity in a particular field, especially art, literature, or culture.

[ˈrenəˌsɑːns]

render

v

To cause someone or something to be in a particular state or condition.

[ˈrɛndər]

repay

v

To pay back money that you have borrowed from someone.

[rɪˈpeɪ]

repel

v

To drive or force something back or away

[rɪˈpel]

repertoire

n

the collection of plays, songs, pieces of music, etc., that a performer or company knows and can perform

[ˈrep.ɚ.twɑːr]

represent

v

to act or speak officially for another person or group of people

[ˌrɛprɪˈzɛnt]

repression

n

The act of using force or authority to control people and prevent them from protesting or rebelling.

[rɪˈprɛʃn]

reproach

v

to express disapproval or disappointment to someone because of their bad or foolish behaviour

[rɪˈproʊtʃ]

reputation

n

The common opinion that people have about someone or something; the state of being regarded in a particular way.

[ˌrɛpjəˈteɪʃən]

resemblance

n

the state of being similar to someone or something, especially in appearance.

[rɪˈzɛmbləns]

resent

v

To feel bitter or angry about something, especially because you feel it is unfair.

[rɪˈzent]

reservation

n

an arrangement whereby something, especially a seat or room, is kept for a particular person

[ˌrɛzərˈveɪʃən]

reserve

v

to arrange for something like a seat, table, or room to be kept for your use at a later time

[rɪˈzɜːrv]

reside

v

to live in a particular place

[rɪˈzaɪd]

resident

n

A person who lives somewhere permanently or on a long-term basis.

[ˈrɛzɪd(ə)nt]

residential

adj

Designed for people to live in; consisting of houses or apartments rather than factories or offices.

[ˌrɛzɪˈdɛnʃl]

resign

v

To formally announce that you are leaving your job, position, or membership.

[rɪˈzaɪn]

resistant

adj

able to withstand or oppose something harmful or unwanted

[rɪˈzɪstənt]

resolve

v

to find a satisfactory solution to a problem or difficulty

[rɪˈzɑːlv]

resort

n

A place that is popular for holidays or recreation.

[rɪˈzɔːrt]

respective

adj

Belonging or relating separately to each of the people or things already mentioned.

[rɪˈspɛktɪv]

respond

v

to say or do something as a reaction to something that has been said or done

[rɪˈspɑːnd]

response

n

something said or done as a reaction to something else

[rɪˈspɑːns]

responsible

adj

Having an obligation to do something, or having control over or care for someone, as part of one's job or role.

[rɪˈspɑːnsəbl]

restore

v

to bring something back to its original condition or state

[rɪˈstɔːr]

restrain

v

to prevent someone or something from doing something, especially by using physical force

[rɪˈstreɪn]

restraint

n

a measure or condition that keeps someone or something under control or limits their actions

[rɪˈstreɪnt]

restrict

v

to limit the size, amount, or range of something

[rɪˈstrɪkt]

resultant

adj

occurring or produced as a result or consequence of something.

[rɪˈzʌltənt]

resume

v

to begin again or continue after an interruption

[rɪˈzuːm]

retain

v

to keep or continue to have something, especially in a particular place or condition.

[rɪˈteɪn]

retention

n

The act of keeping something or the state of being kept.

[rɪˈtɛnʃ(ə)n]

retort

v

to reply to an accusation or criticism in a quick, clever, or angry way

[rɪˈtɔːrt]

retrieve

v

to get or bring something back from somewhere

[rɪˈtriːv]

retrospect

n

a view or consideration of past events

[ˈretrəspekt]

reunion

n

A social gathering of people who have not seen each other for a long time.

[ˌriːˈjuːnjən]

reveal

v

to make known something that was previously secret or unknown.

[rɪˈviːl]

revelation

n

a surprising and previously unknown fact that has been disclosed to others

[ˌrevəˈleɪʃn]

revenge

n

The action of hurting or harming someone in return for an injury or wrong suffered at their hands.

[rɪˈvɛndʒ]

revenue

n

The income that a government, company, or organization receives regularly.

[ˈrevənuː]

reverse

v

To change something, such as a decision, process, or direction, to its opposite.

[rɪˈvɜːrs]

revive

v

to become, or to make someone or something become, conscious, healthy, or strong again

[rɪˈvaɪv]

revolutionary

adj

involving or causing a complete or dramatic change

[ˌrevəˈluːʃəneri]

revolve

v

to move in a circular path around a central point

[rɪˈvɑːlv]

reward

n

Something given in recognition of service, effort, or achievement

[rɪˈwɔːrd]

rhythm

n

A strong, regular, repeated pattern of movement or sound.

[ˈrɪðəm]

ridiculous

adj

Deserving or inviting mockery; absurd and laughable.

[rɪˈdɪkjʊləs]

rig

v

To arrange or control something in a dishonest or unfair way for a particular purpose.

[rɪɡ]

rigorous

adj

extremely thorough and careful

[ˈrɪɡərəs]

rim

n

The outer, often curved or circular, edge of something, especially a wheel, cup, or geographic feature.

[rɪm]

rip

v

To tear or pull something quickly or violently away from something else.

[rɪp]

ritual

n

A religious or solemn ceremony consisting of a series of actions performed according to a prescribed order.

[ˈrɪtʃuəl]

rival

n

A person, group, or organization that competes with another for the same objective or for superiority in the same field.

[ˈraɪvl]

rivalry

n

Competition for the same objective or for superiority in the same field.

[ˈraɪvəlri]

robust

adj

strong and healthy; vigorous.

[roʊˈbʌst]

romance

n

A feeling of excitement and mystery associated with love.

[roʊˈmæns]

rot

v

To decay or cause to decay by the action of bacteria and fungi; to decompose.

[rɑːt]

rotary

adj

operating by or causing rotation.

[ˈroʊtəri]

routine

n

A usual or fixed way of doing things.

[ruːˈtiːn]

royalty

n

People of royal blood or status; members of a royal family.

[ˈrɔɪəlti]

ruin

n

the physical destruction or collapse of something, especially a building

[ˈruːɪn]

rupture

n

A situation in which something suddenly breaks apart or bursts.

[ˈrʌptʃər]

sacred

adj

connected with god or a god; considered to be holy

[ˈseɪkrɪd]

sacrifice

n

The act of offering something to a god, especially an animal that is killed and then burned

[ˈsækrɪfaɪs]

safeguard

v

to protect something from harm or damage

[ˈseɪfɡɑːrd]

sake

n

A Japanese alcoholic drink made from fermented rice.

[ˈsɑːki]

salute

v

to make a formal sign of respect to someone, especially by raising the right hand to the side of the head

[səˈluːt]

salvation

n

the act of saving or protecting from harm, risk, loss, or destruction

[sælˈveɪʃən]

sample

n

A small part or quantity intended to show what the whole is like.

[ˈsæmpəl]

sanction

n

an official order, such as the stopping of trade, that is taken against a country in order to make it obey international law

[ˈsæŋkʃn]

saturate

v

to make something completely wet

[ˈsætʃəreɪt]

savage

adj

(of an animal or force of nature) fierce, violent, and uncontrolled

[ˈsævɪdʒ]
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