Exam word list
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。 共 2,219 个词,本页显示 120 个可用词条。
array
nAn impressive display or range of a particular type of thing.
arrest
vto seize and hold under the authority of law
arrogant
adjhaving or revealing an exaggerated sense of one's own importance or abilities.
artery
nany of the tubes that carry blood from the heart to the rest of the body
articulate
adj(of a person) able to express ideas and feelings clearly and effectively in words
artificial
adjMade or produced by human beings rather than occurring naturally, especially as a copy of something natural.
artillery
nLarge-caliber guns used in warfare on land.
ascend
vTo go up or climb something.
ascertain
vTo find out or learn something with certainty.
ascribe
vto say or think that something is caused by a particular thing or person
aspect
na particular part or feature of something
aspiration
nA strong desire to achieve something high or great.
assassination
nThe murder of an important person, especially for political or religious reasons.
assault
nA violent physical or verbal attack.
assemble
vTo come together as a group.
assert
vTo state a fact or belief confidently and forcefully.
assess
vto make a judgement about the nature, quality, or importance of someone or something.
asset
nA useful or valuable thing or person.
assign
vTo give someone a particular job or task
assignment
nA task or piece of work that someone is given to do, typically as part of their studies or job.
assimilate
vto learn and understand information, rules, or a culture so that you can use it effectively
assistance
nthe action of helping someone by sharing work
associate
vTo connect someone or something in your mind with someone or something else.
association
nan official group of people who have joined together for a particular purpose
assume
vto think or accept that something is true but without having proof of it
assumption
nsomething that you accept as true without question or proof
assurance
na statement or promise intended to give confidence
assure
vto tell someone that something will definitely happen or is definitely true so that they are less worried
athlete
nA person who is proficient in sports and other forms of physical exercise.
atlas
na book of maps or charts
atmosphere
nthe layer of gases that surrounds a planet, especially the Earth
attach
vTo fasten or join one thing to another.
attack
vTo try to hurt, defeat, or criticize someone or something using force or words.
attain
vto succeed in getting something, usually after a lot of effort
attempt
vTo try to do something, especially something difficult.
attendant
na person whose job is to serve or help people in a public place
attitude
nthe way that you think and feel about someone or something
attract
vto cause someone or something to come closer or to show interest in something
attractive
adj(of a person) pleasant to look at, especially in a sexual way
attribute
vTo regard something as being caused by a person, thing, or event.
auction
nA public sale in which goods or property are sold to the highest bidder.
audience
nThe group of people who have gathered to watch or listen to a play, film, speaker, etc.
authentic
adjKnown to be real, true, and accurate, and not a copy.
author
nA person who writes a book, article, or other piece of writing.
authoritative
adjHaving the confident quality of someone who is respected or obeyed because of their knowledge or official position.
authority
nthe power or right to give orders, make decisions, and enforce obedience.
authorize
vTo give official permission for something to happen, or to give someone official permission to do something.
autonomous
adjHaving the right or power of self-government.
autonomy
nThe right or condition of a country, organization, or group to govern itself or control its own affairs.
avail
vto be of use or advantage to; to help or benefit
available
adjable to be used or obtained; at someone's disposal.
avert
vto prevent something bad or dangerous from happening
aviation
nthe activity or business of operating aircraft
avoid
vTo stay away from or keep from happening.
award
vTo give something, such as a prize or payment, to someone as a result of an official decision.
aware
adjKnowing or realizing something; having knowledge or perception of a situation or fact.
awkward
adjCausing difficulty; hard to do or deal with
axis
nAn imaginary line through the center of an object, around which the object turns
background
nThe part of a picture, scene, or design that forms a setting for the main figures or objects, or appears furthest from the viewer.
bacteria
nmicroscopic living organisms, some of which can cause disease
ballet
na type of dancing where carefully organized movements tell a story or express an idea, often performed in a theatre
bamboo
nA tall tropical plant with hard, hollow stems that are used for building, making furniture, etc.
band
nA flat, thin strip or loop of material, typically used to bind, tie, or fasten something together.
bandage
nA strip of material used to bind a wound or to protect an injured part of the body.
bang
vto hit something hard, making a loud noise
banquet
na large formal meal for many people, often followed by speeches
barely
advby the smallest margin; only just; almost not
bargain
nsomething bought for less than its usual price
barren
adj(of land) too poor to produce much or any vegetation
barricade
na temporary wall or fence across a road, door, etc. that prevents people from going through
barrier
na fence or other obstacle that prevents movement or access
basis
nThe underlying support or foundation for an idea, argument, or process.
batch
nA quantity of something produced or processed at one time.
batter
vto hit someone or something hard many times, especially in a way that causes serious damage
beam
nA line of light or other radiation
beforehand
advIn advance; ahead of time.
behave
vto act or function in a particular way
behavior
nthe way in which one acts or conducts oneself, especially towards others.
belly
nThe front part of the human body below the chest, containing the stomach and bowels.
beneficial
adjproducing good or helpful results or effects
benefit
nAn advantage or profit gained from something.
betray
vto give information about someone or something to an enemy
bewilder
vto confuse someone very much
beyond
prepat or to the further side of something
bibliography
nA list of the books and articles that a writer has used or referred to in their work.
biography
nthe story of a person's life written by someone else
bizarre
adjVery strange or unusual, especially in a striking or surprising way.
blank
adj(of a surface or space) not marked or decorated; empty
blaze
nA very bright, strong flame
bleed
vto lose blood from the body because of an injury or illness
blink
vTo shut and open the eyes quickly
blossom
nA flower or a mass of flowers, especially on a fruit tree or bush
blunder
nA stupid or careless mistake
blunt
adjhaving a worn or thick edge or point; not sharp
blur
vTo make something difficult to see or remember clearly
blush
vto become red in the face, especially from embarrassment, shame, or modesty.
bonus
nan extra amount of money added to a payment, especially as a reward for good work.
booklet
na small thin book with a paper cover, often containing information or advertising.
boom
nA period of great prosperity or rapid economic growth
booth
nA small, temporary structure used for selling things, displaying things, or providing information, often at a market or fair.
border
nThe line that divides two countries or areas; the land near this line.
boring
adjNot interesting; making you feel tired and impatient because it is dull or repetitive.
bounce
vto spring back after hitting a surface
bound
vTo move with a series of leaps or springs
bowel
nThe long tube in the body that carries food away from the stomach; the intestine.
boycott
vto refuse to buy, use, or participate in something as a way of protesting.
brace
vTo prepare yourself for something difficult or unpleasant
bracket
na piece of metal, wood, or plastic fixed to a wall to support something like a shelf or lamp
brand
nA type of product made by a particular company under a particular name.
breach
nAn act of breaking a law, promise, agreement, or relationship.
breakdown
nA failure of a system, machine, or relationship, often resulting in a stop in function.
breakthrough
nA sudden, important discovery or development that solves a major problem or allows progress after a period of no progress.
breed
v(of animals) to have sex and produce young
brew
vTo make beer by soaking, boiling, and fermenting malt and hops.
bribe
vTo persuade someone to act in one's favor, typically illegally or dishonestly, by a gift of money or other inducement.
brief
adjLasting only a short time; short.
brilliant
adjextremely intelligent or highly skilled
brink
nThe point in time when something is about to begin or happen, especially something bad or exciting.
brisk
adjquick, energetic, and active
bronze
nA hard yellowish-brown metal made by mixing copper and tin.