大学英语六级词表

A series of musical notes ascending or descending in pitch.

To look at all parts of something carefully in order to detect some feature

An action or event regarded as morally or legally wrong and causing general public outrage.

A mark left on the skin or on body tissue after a wound, burn, or sore has healed

To throw or drop things so that they spread over an area in an irregular way.

a pleasant, natural smell

A plan that lists the times when particular events or activities will happen

a large-scale, systematic plan or arrangement for attaining a particular object or putting a particular idea into effect.

the range of things that a subject, activity, book etc deals with

The number of points, goals, etc. achieved in a game or test.

a very strong feeling of no respect for someone or something that you think is stupid or worthless.

to move or climb quickly but with difficulty, often using your hands

A small piece or amount of something, especially one that is left over after the greater part has been used.

To rub a surface with something sharp or rough, often making a harsh noise or causing slight damage.

to rub your skin with your nails, especially because it itches

a thin, pointed piece of metal with a raised spiral thread running around it and a slotted head, used to join things together by being turned.

to rub something hard in order to clean it, especially using a stiff brush and water

the careful and detailed examination of something

the art of making three-dimensional figures or designs from materials such as stone, wood, or metal.

A line where two edges of fabric, leather, etc. are joined together, typically by sewing.

the state of being free from danger or threat

according to the available facts or one's perception, but not necessarily in reality; apparently.

any of the parts into which something can be divided

to separate or set apart from others or from a main body or group.

one of the two periods that the school or college year is divided into, especially in the us.

A member of a senate, especially the upper house of a legislature such as the US Senate.

a physical feeling or perception resulting from something that happens to or comes into contact with the body

(of a person) Possessing or showing good sense and judgment; practical and reasonable.

Easily affected or changed by something.

a feeling or opinion about something or someone, often based on emotions rather than reason.

A particular order in which related things follow each other.

A rank in the army or air force above a corporal and below a staff sergeant.

Arranged in or forming a series.

A number of similar or related events or things, one following another.

A problem that makes progress more difficult or success less likely.

To end an argument or solve a disagreement

an official agreement intended to resolve a dispute or conflict.

very great; intense

(of clothes, places, or objects) in poor condition through long use or lack of care

A long, narrow, typically vertical hole that gives access to a mine, accommodates a lift, or provides ventilation.

a large sea fish with a pointed fin on its back and sharp teeth

to break suddenly into very small pieces

To allow something to fall off or be removed.

very steep; almost straight up and down

A person whose job is to take care of sheep

A broad piece of armor, carried on the arm or in the hand, for protection against blows or projectiles.

the act of sending goods from one place to another

to push someone or something in a rough or careless way

having or showing sharp powers of judgment; astute.

To become or make something smaller in size, amount, or value.

A woody plant which is smaller than a tree and has several stems arising at or near the ground.

To raise and lower your shoulders slightly to show that you do not know something or are not interested

A device that opens and closes to cover a window or opening.

A vehicle or aircraft that travels regularly between two places

a military operation in which an army tries to capture a town or building by surrounding it and stopping the supply of food, etc., to the people inside

a tool consisting of a frame with a wire or plastic net attached to it, used for separating solids from liquids or larger solids from smaller solids

A sign, gesture, sound, or action that is used to give information or instructions, or to make something known.

Having a particular meaning; expressive or suggestive.

to be a sign of something; to mean.

A non-metallic chemical element with atomic number 14, found widely in the earth's crust in silica and silicates, and used especially in making electronic devices and glass.

almost the same as someone or something else, but not exactly identical.

to create a particular set of conditions that exist in real life using computers, models, etc., usually for study or training purposes.

Happening or existing at the same time.

To drink something slowly, taking a very small amount into your mouth at a time.

in a particular place or position.

The structure of bones that supports the body of a person or an animal.

having doubts or reservations; not easily convinced.

to move lightly and quickly, making a small jump after each step

the bone structure that forms the head and surrounds and protects the brain.

not tight or tense; loose

to hit someone or something quickly with the flat part of your hand, making a short, loud sound.

To cut with a violent sweeping movement.

the killing of many people in a cruel or violent way

a thin, flat piece of food cut from a larger piece

Smooth, wet, or slippery

to move smoothly and quietly, often across a surface while maintaining continuous contact.

small in size, degree, or amount

To slide accidentally and lose your balance or footing.

difficult to hold or stand on because it is smooth, wet, or greasy

A short, easily remembered phrase used in advertising or by a political party or other group to attract attention or persuade people.

a surface of which one end or side is at a higher level than another; a rising or falling surface.

A long, narrow hole or opening into which something can be fitted.

A poor and crowded area of a city where the buildings are in bad condition.

To fall or sink suddenly and heavily

to break something violently into many pieces

to move (goods or people) from one country to another illegally or secretly.

A small amount of food eaten between meals or in place of a meal.

to take something away from someone with a quick, often violent, movement

to go somewhere secretly, trying to avoid being seen

To breathe air in through your nose in a way that makes a sound, especially when you are crying, have a cold, or are trying to smell something.

to fly or rise high in the air

not drunk or affected by alcohol

the scientific study of the nature and development of society and social behavior.

(of an occasion, ceremony, etc.) very serious and formal; not cheerful or smiling.

a type of lawyer in the UK and some other countries who gives legal advice, prepares legal documents, and represents clients in the lower courts.

Unity or agreement of feeling or action, especially among individuals with a common interest; mutual support within a group.

Being the only one or ones; single and alone.

a piece of music, song, or dance performed by a single person

(of a substance) able to be dissolved, especially in water.

A means of solving a problem or dealing with a difficult situation.

having a lot of experience of the world and knowing about fashion, culture, and other things that people consider socially desirable

having a sharp, acidic taste like that of a lemon or vinegar.

A supreme ruler, especially a monarch.

(of a room or building) having a lot of space inside; large in size

the length of time that something lasts or continues

To shine brightly with small points of light

a person who concentrates primarily on a particular subject or activity; a person highly skilled in a specific and restricted field.

a special area of work or study

A group of living organisms consisting of similar individuals capable of exchanging genes or interbreeding.

Relating to one particular thing or type of thing, not general.

A detailed description of the design and materials used to make something.

An unusual or surprising event or situation that attracts attention.

a person who watches an event, show, game, or activity, often as part of an audience

A band of colors, as seen in a rainbow, produced by separation of the components of light by their different degrees of refraction.

To form a theory or conjecture about a subject without firm evidence.

a substance made from a plant, used to give a special flavour to food

the row of small bones that are connected together down the middle of the back

a shape that winds around and around a central point, getting further away from it as it goes

A feeling of wanting to hurt, upset, or humiliate someone.

To cause a liquid to fly about in drops or small amounts, often making something wet.