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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。

convene

v

To arrange for people to come together for a formal meeting.

[kənˈviːn]

convenience

n

The state of being easy to use or suiting your needs well, making you comfortable or saving you effort.

[kənˈviːnjəns]

convention

n

A large formal meeting of people who share the same interest or work.

[kənˈvɛnʃ(ə)n]

conventional

adj

Based on or in accordance with what is generally done or believed; following traditional forms and styles.

[kənˈvɛnʃ(ə)nəl]

converge

v

to move towards the same point and meet or join together

[kənˈvɜːrdʒ]

conversion

n

The process of changing or causing something to change from one form, purpose, or system to another.

[kənˈvɜːrʒn]

convert

v

To change or make something change from one form, purpose, system, or belief to another.

[kənˈvɜːrt]

convey

v

To communicate or express something, with or without words.

[kənˈveɪ]

convict

v

To prove or declare that someone is guilty of a crime, especially in a court of law.

[ˈkɑːnvɪkt]

convince

v

To make someone believe that something is true or to persuade someone to do something.

[kənˈvɪns]

cooperative

adj

Involving mutual assistance in working towards a common goal.

[koʊˈɑːpərətɪv]

cope

v

to deal effectively with something difficult.

[koʊp]

cord

n

a thin, flexible string or rope made of several twisted strands

[kɔːrd]

cordial

adj

warm and friendly in manner or feeling

[ˈkɔːr.dʒəl]

cork

n

a light, buoyant material that comes from the thick bark of a type of oak tree.

[kɔːrk]

corporate

adj

Relating to a large company or group.

[ˈkɔːrpərət]

corps

n

a main subdivision of an army in the field, consisting of two or more divisions

[kɔːr]

corpse

n

a dead body, especially of a human being.

[kɔːrps]

correlate

v

to have a mutual relationship or connection, where one thing affects or depends on another.

[ˈkɔːrəleɪt]

correspondent

n

a person who reports news from a particular country or on a particular subject for a newspaper or television or radio station

[ˌkɔːr.əˈspɑːn.dənt]

corresponding

adj

having the same function or purpose; similar or equivalent

[ˌkɔːrəˈspɑːndɪŋ]

corrode

v

to destroy a metal, stone, or other material slowly by a chemical reaction, especially oxidation.

[kəˈroʊd]

corrupt

adj

willing to act dishonestly in return for money or personal gain

[kəˈrʌpt]

costume

n

a set of clothes worn by an actor or performer for a particular role or by someone to look like a different person or thing.

[ˈkɑːstuːm]

council

n

a group of people elected or chosen to make decisions or give advice on a particular subject, to represent a particular group of people, or to run a particular organization

[ˈkaʊnsl]

counsel

n

advice, especially that given formally

[ˈkaʊns(ə)l]

counter

n

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[ˈkaʊntər]

counterpart

n

a person or thing that has the same position or function as another in a different place or situation

[ˈkaʊntərpɑːrt]

coupon

n

A piece of paper that can be used to get something without paying for it, or at a reduced price.

[ˈkuːpɑːn]

court

n

A place where legal trials take place and legal cases are decided

[kɔːrt]

courtesy

n

polite behavior that shows respect for other people.

[ˈkɜːrtəsi]

coverage

n

the reporting of a particular important event or subject

[ˈkʌvərɪdʒ]

coward

n

A person who is not brave and is too eager to avoid danger, difficulty, or pain.

[ˈkaʊərd]

cozy

adj

Giving a feeling of comfort, warmth, and relaxation.

[ˈkoʊzi]

cradle

n

a small bed for a baby, especially one that can be rocked from side to side

[ˈkreɪdl]

crash

v

to have an accident in a vehicle by violently hitting something

[kræʃ]

creation

n

The act or process of making, inventing, or producing something.

[kriˈeɪʃn]

credible

adj

Able to be believed; convincing.

[ˈkredəbl̩]

credit

n

The ability to obtain goods or services before payment, based on the trust that payment will be made in the future.

[ˈkredɪt]

crew

n

A group of people who work together, especially on a ship, aircraft, or train.

[kruː]

crime

n

an illegal activity or action for which a person can be punished by law

[kraɪm]

criminal

adj

relating to or constituting a crime

[ˈkrɪmɪnəl]

cripple

v

To cause someone to be unable to move or walk properly, typically by damaging a limb or the spine.

[ˈkrɪp(ə)l]

crisis

n

A time of intense difficulty, trouble, or danger, especially one requiring a decisive change.

[ˈkraɪsɪs]

crisp

adj

(of food) pleasantly hard and dry, or (of fruit and vegetables) pleasantly fresh and firm

[krɪsp]

criterion

n

a standard or principle by which something is judged or decided

[kraɪˈtɪriən]

critic

n

a person who expresses opinions about the good and bad qualities of books, music, etc.

[ˈkrɪtɪk]

critical

adj

Expressing adverse or disapproving comments or judgments.

[ˈkrɪtɪkəl]

criticism

n

The act of expressing disapproval of someone or something and of noting the problems or faults they have.

[ˈkrɪtɪˌsɪzəm]

criticize

v

to express disapproval of someone or something by pointing out their faults or mistakes.

[ˈkrɪtɪsaɪz]

crowd

n

a large number of people gathered together in a public place

[kraʊd]

crucial

adj

Extremely important because it will affect other things.

[ˈkruːʃl]

crumble

v

To break or fall apart into small fragments, especially over time or due to pressure.

[ˈkrʌmbl]

crush

v

to press something so hard that it is damaged or loses its shape

[krʌʃ]

cucumber

n

a long, green vegetable with dark green skin, usually eaten raw in salads

[ˈkjuːˌkʌmbər]

culminate

v

To reach the highest point or final stage of development; to come to completion.

[ˈkʌlmɪneɪt]

culture

n

The arts, customs, ideas, and social behavior of a particular people or society.

[ˈkʌltʃər]

cumulative

adj

increasing or growing by successive additions.

[ˈkjuːmjəleɪtɪv]

curb

n

a stone or concrete edging to a street or path.

[kɜːrb]

current

adj

happening or existing now

[ˈkɜːrənt]

curse

v

To use a word or phrase that is considered offensive or profane, especially as an expression of anger.

[kɜːrs]

customary

adj

according to or based on what is generally done or believed

[ˈkʌstəˌmeri]

cute

adj

attractive in a pretty or endearing way

[kjuːt]

cycle

n

A series of events that are regularly repeated in the same order

[ˈsaɪkl]

cylinder

n

A solid or hollow geometric figure with straight parallel sides and a circular or oval cross section.

[ˈsɪlɪndər]

cynical

adj

Believing that people are motivated purely by self-interest; distrustful of human sincerity or integrity.

[ˈsɪnɪkəl]

dart

v

To move suddenly and quickly in a particular direction.

[dɑːrt]

database

n

An organized set of data stored and accessed electronically.

[ˈdeɪtəˌbeɪs, ˈdætəˌbeɪs]

dazzle

v

to blind temporarily with a bright light

[ˈdæz.l̩]

deadline

n

a time or date by which something must be done

[ˈdedlaɪn]

deadly

adj

causing or able to cause death

[ˈdedli]

dean

n

the head of a university faculty or department or of a medical school.

[diːn]

debate

n

a formal discussion of an issue at a public meeting or in a parliament, in which opposing arguments are put forward

[dɪˈbeɪt]

decade

n

A period of ten years.

[ˈdekeɪd]

decay

v

To be slowly destroyed by a natural chemical process; to rot.

[dɪˈkeɪ]

deceive

v

To make someone believe something that is not true, especially for a dishonest purpose.

[dɪˈsiːv]

decent

adj

acceptable and good enough

[ˈdiːsnt]

decimal

adj

Based on or counted in tens or tenths.

[ˈdes.ə.məl]

decisive

adj

having the power or quality of deciding; putting an end to controversy; crucial or most important

[dɪˈsaɪsɪv]

decorate

v

To make something look more attractive by putting nice things on it or in it.

[ˈdekəreɪt]

decrease

v

to become or make something become smaller in size, amount, number, etc.

[dɪˈkriːs]

decree

n

an official order that has the force of law

[dɪˈkriː]

dedicate

v

To give your time, effort, or attention completely to a particular activity or purpose because you believe it is important.

[ˈdedɪkeɪt]

deduce

v

To reach a conclusion or decision by reasoning from known facts or evidence.

[dɪˈduːs]

deduct

v

To take away an amount or part from a total.

[dɪˈdʌkt]

deem

v

to consider or judge something in a particular way

[diːm]

default

n

A failure to fulfill an obligation, especially to repay a loan or appear in a court of law.

[dɪˈfɔːlt]

defeat

v

To win a victory over someone in a battle, competition, or game.

[dɪˈfiːt]

defect

n

A fault or imperfection in a person or thing

[ˈdiːfekt]

defendant

n

A person or group accused of a crime in a court of law.

[dɪˈfɛndənt]

defiance

n

Open refusal to obey someone or something.

[dɪˈfaɪəns]

deficiency

n

The state of not having, or not having enough of, something that is essential

[dɪˈfɪʃənsi]

deficit

n

The amount by which something, especially money, is too small or less than what is required.

[ˈdefəsɪt]

define

v

To state or describe exactly the nature, scope, or meaning of something.

[dɪˈfaɪn]

definitely

adv

without any doubt; certainly.

[ˈdefɪnətli]

definition

n

A statement of the exact meaning of a word or phrase, or the nature or scope of something.

[ˌdef.əˈnɪʃ.ən]

definitive

adj

providing a final decision or answer that cannot be changed

[dɪˈfɪnɪtɪv]

defy

v

To refuse to obey a person, decision, law, situation, etc.

[dɪˈfaɪ]

degenerate

v

To become worse in quality, character, or condition, especially through a gradual decline.

[dɪˈdʒenəreɪt]

degrade

v

to make the quality of something worse

[dɪˈɡreɪd]

deliberate

adj

done consciously and intentionally; not accidental

[dɪˈlɪbərət]

delicate

adj

Very fine or intricate in texture or structure; easily broken or damaged.

[ˈdɛlɪkət]

demand

v

To ask for something forcefully, in a way that shows you expect to get it.

[dɪˈmænd]

demonstrate

v

To show something clearly by giving proof or evidence.

[ˈdemənstreɪt]

denial

n

A statement that something is not true or did not happen.

[dɪˈnaɪəl]

denote

v

to be a sign of something; to mean something

[dɪˈnoʊt]

denounce

v

To publicly declare something or someone to be wrong or evil.

[dɪˈnaʊns]

dentist

n

a person whose job is to treat diseases and other conditions that affect the teeth and gums.

[ˈdentɪst]

deny

v

to state that something is not true

[dɪˈnaɪ]

depict

v

To represent someone or something in a picture, sculpture, or other art form.

[dɪˈpɪkt]

deport

v

to legally force someone to leave a country, especially because they have broken the law or do not have the right to be there

[dɪˈpɔːrt]

depress

v

To make someone feel very unhappy and without hope.

[dɪˈprɛs]

depression

n

A medical condition in which a person feels very sad, anxious, and without hope, often over a long period.

[dɪˈprɛʃn]

deprive

v

To prevent someone from having or doing something, especially something important or necessary.

[dɪˈpraɪv]

derive

v

To obtain something from a specified source.

[dɪˈraɪv]

descend

v

To move from a higher place to a lower one; to go down.

[dɪˈsend]

descendant

n

A person, plant, or animal that is descended from a particular ancestor.

[dɪˈsendənt]

descent

n

an act of moving downwards, dropping, or falling

[dɪˈsɛnt]

describe

v

to say or write what someone or something is like; to give a detailed account of something.

[dɪˈskraɪb]

deserve

v

to have earned or to be given something because of the way you have behaved or the qualities you have

[dɪˈzɜːrv]
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