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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。

array

n

An impressive display or range of a particular type of thing.

[əˈreɪ]

arrest

v

to seize and hold under the authority of law

[əˈrest]

arrogant

adj

having or revealing an exaggerated sense of one's own importance or abilities.

[ˈærəɡənt]

artery

n

any of the tubes that carry blood from the heart to the rest of the body

[ˈɑːrtəri]

articulate

adj

(of a person) able to express ideas and feelings clearly and effectively in words

[ɑːrˈtɪk.jə.leɪt]

artificial

adj

Made or produced by human beings rather than occurring naturally, especially as a copy of something natural.

[ˌɑːrtɪˈfɪʃ(ə)l]

artillery

n

Large-caliber guns used in warfare on land.

[ɑːrˈtɪləri]

ascend

v

To go up or climb something.

[əˈsend]

ascertain

v

To find out or learn something with certainty.

[ˌæsərˈteɪn]

ascribe

v

to say or think that something is caused by a particular thing or person

[əˈskraɪb]

aspect

n

a particular part or feature of something

[ˈæspekt]

aspiration

n

A strong desire to achieve something high or great.

[ˌæspəˈreɪʃn]

assassination

n

The murder of an important person, especially for political or religious reasons.

[əˌsæsəˈneɪʃən]

assault

n

A violent physical or verbal attack.

[əˈsɒlt]

assemble

v

To come together as a group.

[əˈsɛmb(ə)l]

assert

v

To state a fact or belief confidently and forcefully.

[əˈsɜːrt]

assess

v

to make a judgement about the nature, quality, or importance of someone or something.

[əˈses]

asset

n

A useful or valuable thing or person.

[ˈæset]

assign

v

To give someone a particular job or task

[əˈsaɪn]

assignment

n

A task or piece of work that someone is given to do, typically as part of their studies or job.

[əˈsaɪnmənt]

assimilate

v

to learn and understand information, rules, or a culture so that you can use it effectively

[əˈsɪm.ə.leɪt]

assistance

n

the action of helping someone by sharing work

[əˈsɪstəns]

associate

v

To connect someone or something in your mind with someone or something else.

[əˈsoʊʃiət]

association

n

an official group of people who have joined together for a particular purpose

[əˌsoʊsiˈeɪʃn]

assume

v

to think or accept that something is true but without having proof of it

[əˈsuːm]

assumption

n

something that you accept as true without question or proof

[əˈsʌmpʃn]

assurance

n

a statement or promise intended to give confidence

[əˈʃʊrəns]

assure

v

to tell someone that something will definitely happen or is definitely true so that they are less worried

[əˈʃʊr]

athlete

n

A person who is proficient in sports and other forms of physical exercise.

[ˈaθliːt]

atlas

n

a book of maps or charts

[ˈætləs]

atmosphere

n

the layer of gases that surrounds a planet, especially the Earth

[ˈætməsfɪr]

attach

v

To fasten or join one thing to another.

[əˈtætʃ]

attack

v

To try to hurt, defeat, or criticize someone or something using force or words.

[əˈtæk]

attain

v

to succeed in getting something, usually after a lot of effort

[əˈteɪn]

attempt

v

To try to do something, especially something difficult.

[əˈtɛmpt]

attendant

n

a person whose job is to serve or help people in a public place

[əˈtendənt]

attitude

n

the way that you think and feel about someone or something

[ˈætɪtuːd]

attract

v

to cause someone or something to come closer or to show interest in something

[əˈtrækt]

attractive

adj

(of a person) pleasant to look at, especially in a sexual way

[əˈtræktɪv]

attribute

v

To regard something as being caused by a person, thing, or event.

[ˈætrəˌbjuːt]

auction

n

A public sale in which goods or property are sold to the highest bidder.

[ˈɔːkʃn]

audience

n

The group of people who have gathered to watch or listen to a play, film, speaker, etc.

[ˈɑːdiəns]

authentic

adj

Known to be real, true, and accurate, and not a copy.

[əˈθentɪk]

author

n

A person who writes a book, article, or other piece of writing.

[ˈɔːθər]

authoritative

adj

Having the confident quality of someone who is respected or obeyed because of their knowledge or official position.

[əˈθɔːrəteɪtɪv]

authority

n

the power or right to give orders, make decisions, and enforce obedience.

[əˈθɔːrəti]

authorize

v

To give official permission for something to happen, or to give someone official permission to do something.

[ˈɔːθəraɪz]

autonomous

adj

Having the right or power of self-government.

[ɔːˈtɑːnəməs]

autonomy

n

The right or condition of a country, organization, or group to govern itself or control its own affairs.

[ɔːˈtɑːnəmi]

avail

v

to be of use or advantage to; to help or benefit

[əˈveɪl]

available

adj

able to be used or obtained; at someone's disposal.

[əˈveɪləbl̩]

avert

v

to prevent something bad or dangerous from happening

[əˈvɜːrt]

aviation

n

the activity or business of operating aircraft

[ˌeɪ.viˈeɪ.ʃən]

avoid

v

To stay away from or keep from happening.

[əˈvɔɪd]

award

v

To give something, such as a prize or payment, to someone as a result of an official decision.

[əˈwɔːrd]

aware

adj

Knowing or realizing something; having knowledge or perception of a situation or fact.

[əˈwer]

awkward

adj

Causing difficulty; hard to do or deal with

[ˈɔːkwərd]

axis

n

An imaginary line through the center of an object, around which the object turns

[ˈæksɪs]

background

n

The part of a picture, scene, or design that forms a setting for the main figures or objects, or appears furthest from the viewer.

[ˈbæk.ɡraʊnd]

bacteria

n

microscopic living organisms, some of which can cause disease

[bækˈtɪriə]

ballet

n

a type of dancing where carefully organized movements tell a story or express an idea, often performed in a theatre

[bæˈleɪ]

bamboo

n

A tall tropical plant with hard, hollow stems that are used for building, making furniture, etc.

[bæmˈbuː]

band

n

A flat, thin strip or loop of material, typically used to bind, tie, or fasten something together.

[bænd]

bandage

n

A strip of material used to bind a wound or to protect an injured part of the body.

[ˈbændɪdʒ]

bang

v

to hit something hard, making a loud noise

[bæŋ]

banquet

n

a large formal meal for many people, often followed by speeches

[ˈbæŋkwɪt]

barely

adv

by the smallest margin; only just; almost not

[ˈberli]

bargain

n

something bought for less than its usual price

[ˈbɑːrɡən]

barren

adj

(of land) too poor to produce much or any vegetation

[ˈbærən]

barricade

n

a temporary wall or fence across a road, door, etc. that prevents people from going through

[ˈbærɪˌkeɪd]

barrier

n

a fence or other obstacle that prevents movement or access

[ˈbæriər]

basis

n

The underlying support or foundation for an idea, argument, or process.

[ˈbeɪsɪs]

batch

n

A quantity of something produced or processed at one time.

[bætʃ]

batter

v

to hit someone or something hard many times, especially in a way that causes serious damage

[ˈbætər]

beam

n

A line of light or other radiation

[biːm]

beforehand

adv

In advance; ahead of time.

[bɪˈfɔːrhænd]

behave

v

to act or function in a particular way

[bɪˈheɪv]

behavior

n

the way in which one acts or conducts oneself, especially towards others.

[bɪˈheɪvjər]

belly

n

The front part of the human body below the chest, containing the stomach and bowels.

[ˈbɛli]

beneficial

adj

producing good or helpful results or effects

[ˌbenɪˈfɪʃl]

benefit

n

An advantage or profit gained from something.

[ˈbɛnəfɪt]

betray

v

to give information about someone or something to an enemy

[bɪˈtreɪ]

bewilder

v

to confuse someone very much

[bɪˈwɪldər]

beyond

prep

at or to the further side of something

[biˈɑːnd]

bibliography

n

A list of the books and articles that a writer has used or referred to in their work.

[ˌbɪbliˈɑːɡrəfi]

biography

n

the story of a person's life written by someone else

[baɪˈɑːɡrəfi]

bizarre

adj

Very strange or unusual, especially in a striking or surprising way.

[bɪˈzɑːr]

blank

adj

(of a surface or space) not marked or decorated; empty

[blæŋk]

blaze

n

A very bright, strong flame

[bleɪz]

bleed

v

to lose blood from the body because of an injury or illness

[bliːd]

blink

v

To shut and open the eyes quickly

[blɪŋk]

blossom

n

A flower or a mass of flowers, especially on a fruit tree or bush

[ˈblɑːsəm]

blunder

n

A stupid or careless mistake

[ˈblʌndər]

blunt

adj

having a worn or thick edge or point; not sharp

[blʌnt]

blur

v

To make something difficult to see or remember clearly

[blɜːr]

blush

v

to become red in the face, especially from embarrassment, shame, or modesty.

[blʌʃ]

bonus

n

an extra amount of money added to a payment, especially as a reward for good work.

[ˈboʊnəs]

booklet

n

a small thin book with a paper cover, often containing information or advertising.

[ˈbʊklət]

boom

n

A period of great prosperity or rapid economic growth

[buːm]

booth

n

A small, temporary structure used for selling things, displaying things, or providing information, often at a market or fair.

[buːθ]

border

n

The line that divides two countries or areas; the land near this line.

[ˈbɔːrdər]

boring

adj

Not interesting; making you feel tired and impatient because it is dull or repetitive.

[ˈbɔːrɪŋ]

bounce

v

to spring back after hitting a surface

[baʊns]

bound

v

To move with a series of leaps or springs

[baʊnd]

bowel

n

The long tube in the body that carries food away from the stomach; the intestine.

[ˈbaʊəl]

boycott

v

to refuse to buy, use, or participate in something as a way of protesting.

[ˈbɔɪkɑːt]

brace

v

To prepare yourself for something difficult or unpleasant

[breɪs]

bracket

n

a piece of metal, wood, or plastic fixed to a wall to support something like a shelf or lamp

[ˈbrækɪt]

brand

n

A type of product made by a particular company under a particular name.

[brænd]

breach

n

An act of breaking a law, promise, agreement, or relationship.

[briːtʃ]

breakdown

n

A failure of a system, machine, or relationship, often resulting in a stop in function.

[ˈbreɪkdaʊn]

breakthrough

n

A sudden, important discovery or development that solves a major problem or allows progress after a period of no progress.

[ˈbreɪkθruː]

breed

v

(of animals) to have sex and produce young

[briːd]

brew

v

To make beer by soaking, boiling, and fermenting malt and hops.

[bruː]

bribe

v

To persuade someone to act in one's favor, typically illegally or dishonestly, by a gift of money or other inducement.

[braɪb]

brief

adj

Lasting only a short time; short.

[briːf]

brilliant

adj

extremely intelligent or highly skilled

[ˈbrɪl.jənt]

brink

n

The point in time when something is about to begin or happen, especially something bad or exciting.

[brɪŋk]

brisk

adj

quick, energetic, and active

[brɪsk]

bronze

n

A hard yellowish-brown metal made by mixing copper and tin.

[brɑːnz]
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