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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。

design

v

To plan and make decisions about how something will be made, built, or function.

[dɪˈzaɪn]

designate

v

To officially choose someone or something for a particular purpose or duty.

[ˈdɛzɪɡˌneɪt]

desirable

adj

Wanted or wished for as being attractive, useful, or necessary.

[dɪˈzaɪrəbl̩]

desire

v

to want something strongly

[dɪˈzaɪər]

despise

v

to dislike and have no respect for someone or something

[dɪˈspaɪz]

despite

prep

without being affected by; in spite of

[dɪˈspaɪt]

destination

n

The place to which someone or something is going or being sent.

[ˌdestɪˈneɪʃn]

destined

adj

certain to happen or to do something

[ˈdestɪnd]

destiny

n

the things that will happen in the future, especially those that cannot be changed or controlled

[ˈdestəni]

destruction

n

The act or process of destroying something, or the state of being destroyed

[dɪˈstrʌkʃn]

destructive

adj

Causing great and irreparable damage or harm.

[dɪˈstrʌktɪv]

detach

v

To separate something from something else that it is attached to.

[dɪˈtætʃ]

detail

n

An individual feature, fact, or item.

[ˈdiːteɪl, dɪˈteɪl]

detain

v

to keep someone in an official place, such as a police station, a prison, or a hospital, and stop them from leaving

[dɪˈteɪn]

detect

v

to discover or notice something, especially something that is not easy to see, hear, etc.

[dɪˈtekt]

detection

n

the act or process of discovering or noticing something, especially something that is not easy to see, hear, etc.

[dɪˈtɛkʃn]

detective

n

A person, especially a police officer, whose job is to investigate crimes and catch criminals.

[dɪˈtɛktɪv]

deteriorate

v

To become progressively worse in quality, condition, or value.

[dɪˈtɪriəreɪt]

deviate

v

to start to do something different from what is expected or agreed

[ˈdiːvieɪt]

device

n

An object or piece of equipment that has been made or designed for a particular purpose.

[dɪˈvaɪs]

devise

v

To invent or plan something, especially a complex procedure or system, using skill and imagination.

[dɪˈvaɪz]

devote

v

To give most of your time, energy, or resources to a particular person, activity, or cause.

[dɪˈvoʊt]

diagnose

v

to identify the nature of an illness or a problem by examining the symptoms

[ˈdaɪəɡnoʊz]

dictate

v

To say or read something aloud for someone else to write down.

[ˈdɪkteɪt]

differentiate

v

to recognize or show that two things are not the same

[ˌdɪf.əˈren.ʃi.eɪt]

diffuse

v

To spread or cause something to spread over a wide area or among a large number of people.

[dɪˈfjuːs]

digest

v

To break down food in the stomach and intestines into substances that the body can use.

[daɪˈdʒɛst, dɪˈdʒɛst]

dignity

n

The quality of being worthy of honor or respect.

[ˈdɪɡnəti]

dilemma

n

a situation in which a difficult choice has to be made between two or more alternatives, especially ones that are equally undesirable.

[dɪˈlemə]

diligent

adj

Showing care and effort in one's work or duties.

[ˈdɪlɪdʒənt]

dilute

v

to make a liquid weaker by adding water or another solvent

[daɪˈluːt]

dim

adj

Not bright or clear; lacking in light.

[dɪm]

dimension

n

A measurable extent of a particular kind, such as length, breadth, depth, or height.

[daɪˈmenʃn]

diminish

v

to become or make something become smaller, weaker, etc.

[dɪˈmɪnɪʃ]

dine

v

to eat dinner

[daɪn]

diploma

n

A certificate awarded by an educational institution for successfully completing a course of study.

[dɪˈploʊmə]

diplomat

n

an official representing a country abroad, who works to maintain good relations with the country they are in.

[ˈdɪp.lə.mæt]

directory

n

A book or list of names, facts, etc., usually arranged in alphabetical order.

[dɪˈrektəri]

disable

v

To make someone unable to use a part of their body in the normal way, or to make something unable to work normally.

[dɪsˈeɪb(ə)l]

disaster

n

A sudden event, such as an accident or a natural catastrophe, that causes great damage or loss of life.

[dɪˈzæstər]

disastrous

adj

causing great damage, suffering, or loss of life

[dɪˈzæstrəs]

discard

v

to get rid of something that is no longer useful or desirable

[dɪˈskɑːrd]

discern

v

to see, recognize, or understand something that is not clear or obvious

[dɪˈsɜːrn]

discharge

v

to allow someone officially to leave somewhere, especially a hospital or a court

[ˈdɪsˌtʃɑrdʒ]

discipline

n

the practice of training people to obey rules or a code of behavior, using punishment to correct disobedience.

[ˈdɪsəplɪn]

disclose

v

to make something known publicly, or to show something that was hidden

[dɪsˈkloʊz]

discount

n

a reduction in the usual price of something

[ˈdɪskaʊnt]

discreet

adj

careful and prudent in one's speech or actions, especially to avoid causing offense or to gain an advantage.

[dɪˈskriːt]

discrepancy

n

A difference between two or more things that should be the same.

[dɪˈskrepənsi]

discrete

adj

individually separate and distinct.

[dɪˈskriːt]

discriminate

v

To recognize a clear distinction or difference between things.

[dɪˈskrɪmɪˌneɪt]

disease

n

An illness affecting humans, animals, or plants, often caused by infection or health problems.

[dɪˈziːz]

disguise

v

To change your appearance so that people cannot recognize you.

[dɪsˈɡaɪz]

disgust

n

a very strong feeling of dislike or disapproval for something or someone because it is unpleasant or offensive.

[dɪsˈɡʌst]

dismay

n

A feeling of unhappiness and disappointment.

[dɪsˈmeɪ]

dismiss

v

To decide that something or someone is not important and not worth considering

[dɪsˈmɪs]

disorder

n

A state of confusion and lack of order.

[dɪsˈɔːrdər]

dispatch

v

To send someone or something to a place for a particular purpose.

[dɪˈspætʃ]

disperse

v

To go or cause to go in different directions; to scatter.

[dɪˈspɜːrs]

displace

v

to take the place of someone or something

[dɪsˈpleɪs]

display

v

To put something in a place where people can see it easily.

[dɪˈspleɪ]

disposal

n

the act of getting rid of something, especially by throwing it away

[dɪˈspoʊzl]

dispose

v

to make someone willing or likely to do or think something

[dɪˈspoʊz]

disposition

n

a person's inherent qualities of mind and character; temperament.

[ˌdɪspəˈzɪʃn]

disregard

v

To ignore something or treat it as unimportant.

[ˌdɪsrɪˈɡɑːrd]

disrupt

v

to prevent something, especially a system, process, or event, from continuing as usual or as expected.

[dɪsˈrʌpt]

dissipate

v

to gradually disappear or waste something, such as energy, money, or a feeling

[ˈdɪsɪpeɪt]

distill

v

To make a liquid pure by heating it until it becomes a gas and then cooling it so that it becomes a liquid again.

[dɪˈstɪl]

distinct

adj

Clearly different or belonging to a different type.

[dɪˈstɪŋkt]

distinguish

v

To recognize or understand the difference between two or more things or people.

[dɪˈstɪŋɡwɪʃ]

distort

v

To change the shape, sound, or appearance of something so that it is strange or unclear.

[dɪˈstɔːrt]

distract

v

To make it difficult for someone to give their full attention to something.

[dɪˈstrækt]

distribution

n

The act of giving or delivering something to a number of people or places.

[ˌdɪstrɪˈbjuːʃn]

disturbance

n

an interruption of a state of peace, quiet, or order.

[dɪˈstɜːrbəns]

diverse

adj

showing a great deal of variety; very different.

[dɪˈvɜːrs]

diversion

n

The act of changing the direction or purpose of something, or the thing used to do this.

[daɪˈvɜːrʒn]

divert

v

To cause something or someone to change direction or follow a different route.

[daɪˈvɜːrt]

divine

adj

of, from, or like god or a god

[dɪˈvaɪn]

divorce

n

the legal ending of a marriage

[dɪˈvɔːrs]

dizzy

adj

having or causing a feeling of spinning around and losing one's balance.

[ˈdɪzi]

dock

n

A structure built along or out from the shore of a waterway for ships to moor to.

[dɑːk]

doctrine

n

a belief or set of beliefs held and taught by a church, political party, or other group.

[ˈdɑːktrɪn]

dodge

v

to move quickly to one side in order to avoid somebody or something

[dɑːdʒ]

dole

n

A benefit paid by the government to unemployed people.

[doʊl]

dolphin

n

A small, intelligent sea mammal with a long nose and a curved mouth that looks like a smile.

[ˈdɑːlfɪn]

domain

n

An area of territory owned or controlled by a particular ruler or government.

[doʊˈmeɪn]

dome

n

a rounded roof on a building or room, especially one that is hemispherical

[doʊm]

domestic

adj

Relating to the home, family, or household affairs.

[dəˈmɛstɪk]

dominant

adj

Most important, powerful, or influential.

[ˈdɑːmɪnənt]

dominate

v

to have power and control over someone or something

[ˈdɑːmɪneɪt]

donate

v

To give money, goods, or time to an organization, especially a charity, without wanting anything in return.

[ˈdoʊˌneɪt]

donation

n

Something, especially money, that is given to a person or an organization such as a charity, in order to help them.

[doʊˈneɪʃən]

doom

n

Death, destruction, or another terrible and unavoidable fate.

[duːm]

doubtless

adv

without doubt; certainly

[ˈdaʊtləs]

draft

n

A preliminary version of a piece of writing

[dræft]

drag

v

To pull something along a surface, usually with effort and resistance.

[dræɡ]

drain

v

to make liquid flow away from something or to flow away

[dreɪn]

drainage

n

the process or system by which water or other liquids are drained from a place.

[ˈdreɪnɪdʒ]

dramatic

adj

Relating to drama or the performance of plays.

[drəˈmætɪk]

drastic

adj

having a strong or far-reaching effect; severe and extreme.

[ˈdræstɪk]

drawback

n

a disadvantage or problem; the negative side of a situation.

[ˈdrɑːbæk]

dread

v

to be very afraid of something, or to be very anxious about something that might happen

[dred]

dreadful

adj

extremely bad, unpleasant, or shocking

[ˈdredfl]

drill

n

a tool or machine used for making holes in hard materials

[drɪl]

drought

n

a long period of time when there is little or no rain

[draʊt]

dual

adj

Consisting of two parts, elements, or aspects.

[ˈduːəl]

dub

v

to give an unofficial name or nickname to someone or something

[dʌb]

dubious

adj

hesitating or doubting; not to be relied upon

[ˈduːbiəs]

duplicate

v

to make an exact copy of something

[ˈduːplɪkeɪt]

dwarf

n

a person, animal, or plant that is much smaller than the usual size for its type

[dwɔːrf]

dwell

v

To live in a particular place

[dwel]

eagle

n

a large bird of prey with a massive hooked bill and long broad wings, known for its keen sight and powerful soaring flight.

[ˈiːɡl̩]

easter

n

A Christian festival that celebrates the resurrection of Jesus Christ, held on the first Sunday after the first full moon on or after March 21.

[ˈiːstər]

eccentric

adj

(of a person or their behavior) unconventional and slightly strange.

[ɪkˈsɛntrɪk]

eclipse

n

an occasion when the sun or the moon seems to disappear, because one of them is passing between the other and the Earth

[ɪˈklɪps]

ecology

n

The scientific study of the relationships between living things and their environment.

[iːˈkɑːlədʒi]

economic

adj

Relating to the production, distribution, and consumption of goods and services, or the management of money and resources.

[ˌɛkəˈnɑːmɪk]

economical

adj

using money, resources, or time carefully and without waste

[ˌiːkəˈnɑːmɪkl̩]

economy

n

the system by which a country's money, goods, and services are produced and used

[ɪˈkɑːnəmi]

edible

adj

Fit or suitable to be eaten.

[ˈedəbl]
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