大学英语六级词表

To diminish or destroy the value, quality, or pleasure of something; to make something less good or enjoyable.

A soft, light, porous substance that comes from the skeletons of sea creatures and is able to absorb water easily, often used for washing or cleaning.

Happening or done in a natural, often sudden way, without any planning or without being forced.

a husband or wife, considered in relation to their partner.

to scatter small drops of liquid or small pieces of something lightly over a surface

a person who secretly collects and reports information on the activities, movements, and plans of an enemy or competitor.

a small group of soldiers, especially one assembled for a particular task or operation.

To push a sharp object, especially a knife, into someone or something

The quality or state of being steady and not changing or being disturbed easily.

to become or make something firm, steady, or unlikely to change

not likely to change, fail, or end

A neat pile of things, typically arranged one on top of another.

To walk or move unsteadily, as if you are about to fall.

a set of stairs and its surrounding structure inside a building.

To follow a person or animal in a secret and often threatening way

A small, open-fronted compartment for selling goods in a market or for displaying items in an exhibition.

A particular way of thinking about or looking at a situation or issue; a point of view.

A small piece of bent wire used for holding sheets of paper together.

To cause someone to feel sudden shock or alarm

something that someone says or writes officially, or an action done to express an idea

an experienced and respected political leader, especially one who is wise, fair, and works for the good of their country.

not moving; not intended to be moved

The social or professional position of someone or something in relation to others.

a sound system that uses two or more separate microphones and loudspeakers to give the effect of sound coming from different directions

A fixed idea or image that many people have of a particular type of person or thing, but which is often not true in reality.

Serious, strict, and severe in manner or appearance.

tending or designed to stick to things on contact; adhesive

something that causes growth, activity, or reaction

The total amount of goods or the amount of a particular type of goods available in a shop

honest and open; not trying to deceive anyone or hide anything

to injure a muscle or part of your body by making it work too hard

to leave (someone) in a difficult position, especially without a way of getting somewhere

A detailed plan for achieving success in situations such as war, politics, business, industry, or sport, or the skill of planning for such situations.

To move away from the place you should be, or to leave the subject you are dealing with.

A long, thin line or mark of a different substance or color from its surroundings.

A small, narrow river.

To design or shape something so that it moves more easily through air or water.

to walk with long, decisive steps in a specified direction.

A long, thin piece of twisted thread, cord, rope, or similar material.

to try very hard to achieve something or to do something difficult.

An act of hitting or striking someone or something; a single blow.

To walk in a slow, relaxed way, especially for pleasure.

Having or showing a firm determination not to change one's attitude or position, despite persuasion or good reasons.

to trip or momentarily lose one's balance while walking or running.

the bottom part of a tree left in the ground after the trunk has been cut down.

to make someone unconscious or confused for a short time, especially by hitting them on the head

strongly built and not easily damaged

based on or influenced by personal feelings, tastes, or opinions.

a ship, especially a military one, that can travel underwater.

to give a document, proposal, etc. to someone in authority so that they can consider it

lower in rank or position

to pay money to receive a publication or service regularly.

Happening or coming after something else

connected to something but less important than it

money that is paid by a government or an organization to reduce the costs of services or of producing goods so that their prices can be kept low

A particular type of solid, liquid, or gas that has specific properties.

Of considerable importance, size, or worth.

to take the place of something, or to put something or someone in the place of something or someone else.

so delicate or precise as to be difficult to analyze or describe.

to take a number or amount away from another number or amount

an area where people live that is outside the central part of a city or town.

Following one after another in a series without interruption.

a person or thing that comes after another in time, especially in a position or role.

to make a legal claim against someone, usually to get money from them because they have done something bad to you

to be enough or adequate for a purpose or to meet a need.

as much as is needed for a particular purpose; enough

A set of rooms, especially in a hotel.

a pale yellow chemical element that burns with a blue flame and a strong smell, used in medicine and industry

The highest point of a hill or mountain

To order someone to come to a place.

Concerned only with what is obvious or apparent; not thorough or deep.

a person who is in charge of a particular department or institution, especially a school district or a building

higher in rank, status, or quality

the state or quality of being better, more powerful, or more important than others.

relating to or flying at a speed greater than that of sound.

To watch and direct a person, activity, or process to ensure it is done correctly or safely.

something that is added to something else to improve it or complete it; something extra.

provided in addition to what already exists or is available, typically to improve or complete it.

to put an end to something by force or authority; to prevent something from being expressed, published, or known.

Highest in rank or authority

to move suddenly and powerfully forward or upward

A medical doctor who is qualified to perform operations on patients.

The treatment of injuries or diseases by cutting open the body and removing or repairing the damaged part

to be or become better, greater, or stronger than something else; to exceed.

an amount of something that is more than what is needed or used

the state of continuing to live or exist, often despite difficulty or danger.

to continue to live or exist, especially after coming close to dying or being destroyed

easily influenced or harmed by something

The act of stopping something from happening or being in effect for a period of time.

a feeling or belief that someone is guilty of something dishonest or illegal, or that something bad will happen.

Having or showing a cautious distrust of someone or something.

To provide what is needed for someone or something to exist, continue, or operate

An area of low-lying, uncultivated ground where water collects; a bog or marsh.

to give something to someone and receive something in return

A sign, shape, or object that is used to represent something else, such as a concept, organization, or process.

The quality of being made up of exactly similar parts facing each other or around an axis.

feeling or showing concern about someone who is in a bad situation

Feelings of pity and sorrow for someone else's misfortune.

a long piece of music for a large orchestra, typically in four movements

A formal meeting at which experts discuss a particular topic.

A group of symptoms which consistently occur together, or a condition characterized by a set of associated symptoms.

The process of combining different ideas, influences, or physical substances to form a coherent whole.

A small, sharp, broad-headed nail

to make a determined effort to deal with a difficult problem or situation

(of an animal) not dangerous or frightened of people; domesticated

to become brown, or to make something become brown, from being in the sun

To become or cause something to become twisted together in an untidy mass.

A ship, road vehicle, or aircraft designed to carry large quantities of liquid, especially oil, in bulk.

An object, person, or place that is deliberately chosen to be attacked or criticized.

a tax that a government charges on goods coming into or sometimes going out of a country

to make fun of someone in a playful or unkind way

too long, slow, or dull; tiresome or monotonous because of length or slowness.

a person’s state of mind or feelings, especially in terms of being angry or calm

the part of your character that affects your moods and the way you behave

The speed at which a piece of music is played or should be played.

To try to persuade someone to do something, especially something wrong or unwise, by promising pleasure or a reward.

A person who occupies land or property rented from a landlord.

an inclination to act or think in a particular way

not certain or fixed; provisional