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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 59 个可用词条。

versus

prep

used to show that two things are against each other or in opposition.

[ˈvɜːrsəs]

vertical

adj

pointing straight up from a surface or line; at an angle of 90° to a horizontal line or surface

[ˈvɜːrtɪkl]

veto

n

a constitutional right to reject a decision or proposal made by a law-making body.

[ˈviːtoʊ]

vice

n

immoral or wicked behaviour

[vaɪs]

vicinity

n

the area around or near a particular place

[vəˈsɪnəti]

vicious

adj

Deliberately cruel or violent

[ˈvɪʃəs]

victim

n

A person who has been harmed, injured, or killed as a result of a crime, accident, or other event or action.

[ˈvɪktəm]

vigorous

adj

very active, determined, or full of energy

[ˈvɪɡərəs]

violate

v

to break or fail to comply with a rule, law, or formal agreement.

[ˈvaɪəleɪt]

violent

adj

Involving or caused by physical force that is intended to hurt or kill someone.

[ˈvaɪələnt]

virgin

n

A person who has never had sexual intercourse.

[ˈvɜːrdʒɪn]

virtual

adj

Almost or nearly as described, but not completely or according to strict definition.

[ˈvɜːrtʃuəl]

virtue

n

Behaviour showing high moral standards; goodness.

[ˈvɜːrtʃuː]

visa

n

An official mark or document in a passport that allows the holder to enter, leave, or stay in a particular country for a specified period.

[ˈviːzə]

vision

n

The ability to see; eyesight.

[ˈvɪʒən]

visualize

v

To form a mental image of something; to imagine.

[ˈvɪʒ.u.ə.laɪz]

vital

adj

Absolutely necessary or important; essential for life.

[ˈvaɪtl]

vivid

adj

(of a colour, light, or image) very bright and strong.

[ˈvɪvɪd]

vocal

adj

Relating to the voice or produced using the voice.

[ˈvoʊkl]

vocational

adj

Relating to an occupation or employment.

[voʊˈkeɪʃənl]

void

adj

Completely empty; not containing or filled with anything.

[vɔɪd]

volume

n

The amount of space that an object or substance occupies

[ˈvɑːljəm]

voluntary

adj

Done, given, or acting of one's own free will and not under compulsion.

[ˈvɑːlənteri]

volunteer

n

a person who does a job or offers to do something without being forced or paid to do it

[ˌvɑːlənˈtɪr]

vulgar

adj

Lacking sophistication or good taste; unrefined.

[ˈvʌlɡər]

vulnerable

adj

able to be easily physically, emotionally, or mentally hurt, influenced, or attacked.

[ˈvʌlnərəbl]

wallet

n

a small, flat folding case, typically made of leather or fabric, used for holding paper money, cards, and other small flat items.

[ˈwɑːlɪt]

ward

n

A separate room or area in a hospital for patients with a particular condition or needing similar care.

[wɔːrd]

wardrobe

n

a tall cupboard in which you hang your clothes

[ˈwɔːrdroʊb]

warehouse

n

A large building where raw materials or manufactured goods are stored before being distributed or sold.

[ˈwerhaʊs]

warfare

n

The activity of fighting a war, including its methods, weapons, and strategies.

[ˈwɔːrfer]

warrant

n

An official document that gives someone the authority to do something, especially to arrest someone or search a place.

[ˈwɔːrənt]

watertight

adj

So tightly made that water cannot enter or escape.

[ˈwɔːtɚtaɪt]

watt

n

A unit for measuring electrical power.

[wɑːt]

wax

n

a solid, slightly shiny substance that becomes soft when warm and melts easily, used for making candles, polish, models, etc.

[wæks]

wealth

n

A large amount of money, property, or valuable possessions.

[welθ]

wealthy

adj

having a large amount of money, possessions, or resources; rich.

[ˈwelθi]

weapon

n

An object designed or used for inflicting bodily harm or physical damage.

[ˈwɛpən]

weary

adj

feeling or showing extreme tiredness, especially as a result of excessive exertion or lack of sleep.

[ˈwɪri]

web

n

A network of fine threads made by a spider or other insect, used to catch prey.

[wɛb]

wedge

n

A piece of wood, metal, etc. with one thick end and one thin, pointed end that you drive between two objects or parts of an object to keep them still or to force them apart.

[wɛdʒ]

weird

adj

Very strange and unusual, unexpected, or not natural.

[wɪrd]

whereas

conj

Used to introduce a statement that contrasts with or makes a qualification for something that has just been said.

[werˈæz]

whereby

conj

by or through which

[werˈbaɪ]

whirl

v

to move or make something move quickly around and around

[wɜːrl]

withdraw

v

to remove or take away (something) from a particular place or position

[wɪðˈdrɔː]

withhold

v

to refuse to give something or to keep back something

[wɪðˈhoʊld]

witness

n

A person who sees an event, typically a crime or accident, happen

[ˈwɪtnəs]

worthwhile

adj

Important, interesting, or rewarding enough to justify the time, money, or effort spent.

[ˌwɜːrθˈwaɪl]

worthy

adj

Having or showing the qualities or abilities that merit recognition in a specified way.

[ˈwɜːrði]

wreck

v

To destroy or severely damage something, especially a vehicle, building, or ship.

[rek]

wrench

v

to pull or twist something suddenly and violently

[rɛntʃ]

wretched

adj

Very unhappy or unfortunate; miserable

[ˈretʃɪd]

wrinkle

n

A small line or fold in something, especially fabric or the skin

[ˈrɪŋkəl]

yacht

n

a medium-sized sailing boat equipped for cruising or racing.

[jɑːt]

yell

v

to shout something or make a loud noise, usually because you are angry, afraid, excited, or in pain

[jel]

yield

v

to produce or provide something, such as a profit, result, or crop

[jiːld]

yoke

n

a wooden crosspiece that is fastened over the necks of two animals and attached to the plough or cart that they are to pull.

[joʊk]

zinc

n

a bluish-white metallic element that is used in making alloys and for covering iron and steel to protect against rust

[zɪŋk]
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