大学英语六级词表

To end something or to bring something to an end.

a flat, level area of ground, often one of a series of steps on a slope, used for growing crops or as a place to sit.

a particular type of land, especially when considered in relation to its physical features or suitability for an activity.

extremely good; excellent

to make someone feel extremely frightened

An area of land that is controlled by a particular country, ruler, or military force.

to make a formal statement of what is true, especially in a court of law

A formal written or spoken statement, especially one given in a court of law.

The way a surface or substance feels when you touch it, especially how smooth or rough it is.

A public holiday in the US and Canada for giving thanks for the harvest and other blessings of the past year.

The action or crime of stealing something.

The main subject or idea in a piece of writing, speech, film, etc.

after that time or event; from that time onward.

for that reason; as a result

relating to or caused by heat

A long piece of writing on a particular subject, especially one that is done for a university degree.

the part of the human leg between the hip and the knee.

a stiff, sharp-pointed woody projection on the stem or other part of a plant.

to say that you will cause someone harm or trouble if they do not do what you want

A strip of wood or stone forming the bottom of a doorway and crossed when entering a building or room.

a sudden strong feeling of excitement and pleasure

to grow or develop well, vigorously, or successfully

a special chair used by a king, queen, or bishop during ceremonies

a short, sharp, repeated light sound, like that made by a clock or watch

to touch someone lightly with your fingers or with something soft so that they feel a slight tingling or itching sensation, often causing them to laugh.

a thin, flat piece of baked clay, plastic, etc., used for covering roofs, floors, or walls

To cause something to slope or lean to one side.

happening or done at exactly the right time

Easily frightened; lacking courage or confidence.

a piece of soft, thin paper used especially for wiping your nose or cleaning things

a thing serving as a visible or tangible representation of a fact, quality, feeling, or abstract concept

Accepting beliefs, behaviors, or people that are different from your own, even if you disagree with or disapprove of them.

a small amount of money that you have to pay to use a road, cross a bridge, etc.

To throw something lightly or carelessly.

To pull a vehicle or boat along behind another vehicle, using a rope or chain.

Containing or being poisonous material

A large area of land

a name, symbol, or design that a company uses for its products and that cannot legally be used by another company

causing or characterized by extreme distress or sorrow

a particular quality in someone's character

an instance of buying or selling something; a business deal.

to be or go beyond the usual limits of something

to move something or someone from one place, vehicle, person, or group to another

To change completely the appearance, form, or character of something or someone.

Lasting for only a short time; temporary or impermanent.

a small electronic device used in computers, radios, televisions, etc. for controlling an electric current as it passes along a circuit

the act or process of moving people or goods from one place to another

The process or a period of changing from one state or condition to another.

The act or process of sending or passing something from one person, place, or thing to another.

to send or pass something from one person, place, or thing to another.

To move a living plant from one place and plant it in another.

To take goods or people from one place to another in a vehicle.

To travel or move across or through an area.

a formal written agreement between two or more countries or governments.

very great in amount, scale, or intensity.

A long, narrow ditch in the ground, especially one dug by soldiers for protection from enemy fire.

a general direction in which something is developing or changing

A formal examination of evidence in a court of law to decide if someone is guilty of a crime.

a social group in a traditional society consisting of people with the same language, culture, and history, often living in the same area and having a single leader.

An act, statement, or gift that is intended to show gratitude, respect, or admiration.

Something of little value, substance, or importance

A small lever that you pull to fire a gun

consisting of three parts or involving three people or groups

a great victory or achievement.

Of little value or importance; insignificant.

a wide, open, deep container, usually round, used for holding liquids, growing plants, etc.

to push, fold, or turn the ends or edges of something, such as cloth or paper, so that they are held in place or look neat

to pull something hard, quickly, and often repeatedly

The money that you pay to be taught, especially in a college or university.

to fall quickly and without control

A passage under the ground, through a hill, or under a road or river, especially one for vehicles or trains.

characterized by conflict, disorder, or confusion; not stable or calm.

The amount of business done by a company in a particular period, measured by the money received from sales.

a private teacher, typically one who teaches a single student or a very small group

to turn something, especially repeatedly, or to turn or wrap one thing around another

Being or happening at the end of a process; final.

relating to or denoting electromagnetic radiation with a wavelength shorter than that of visible light but longer than x-rays.

in complete agreement; sharing the same opinion or view.

To think or guess that something is smaller, less important, or less valuable than it really is.

to experience something, especially a change or something unpleasant

Existing as the fundamental cause or basis of something.

to make someone or something less strong or less effective, often gradually or secretly

the state of not having a paid job

to open or spread out something that has been folded

The state of being joined together or in agreement.

being the only one of its kind; unlike anything else

all of space and everything in it, including stars, planets, and galaxies

To make something more modern or accurate by adding new information or changing its design.

to improve the quality or usefulness of something, especially by replacing it with a newer model or adding new features

to support or defend a law, a principle, or a decision so that it continues to exist

being in a vertical position or direction

Relating to a city or town.

To strongly advise or try to persuade someone to do something.

To use something for a particular purpose, especially in an effective or practical way.

greatest; most extreme

(of a seat, hotel room, house, etc.) empty; not being used

Having an excessively high opinion of one's appearance, abilities, or worth.

Having a sound basis in logic or fact; reasonable or cogent.

A device for controlling the flow of a liquid or gas through a pipe, etc., by opening or closing a passage.

A covered motor vehicle used for transporting goods or people.

A change or slight difference in condition, amount, or level, typically within certain limits.

of several different types

to change or be different in amount, level, or degree

Extremely large in area, size, quantity, or degree.

Plants in general, or the plants that are found in a particular area.

A machine, usually with wheels and an engine, used for transporting people or goods on land, such as a car, bus, or truck.

A piece of fine material worn by women to protect or conceal the face, or as part of a headdress.

any of the tubes that carry blood from parts of the body back to the heart

The speed of something in a given direction.

a soft fabric, typically made from silk, cotton, or nylon, that has a thick, short pile on one side.

An opening that allows air, gas, or liquid to pass out of or into a confined space.

to allow fresh air to enter and move around a room, building, etc.

a project or activity that involves taking risks, especially in business

Relating to or in the form of words.

A decision made by a jury in a court of law about whether someone is guilty or not.

The edge or border of something

To check or prove that something is true, accurate, or justified.

Able to adapt or be adapted to many different functions or activities.

writing that is arranged in short lines with a regular rhythm, often used in poetry

A particular form of something that is slightly different from other forms of the same thing.