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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。

effective

adj

producing the result that is wanted or intended; producing a successful result

[ɪˈfɛktɪv]

efficiency

n

The quality of doing something well with no waste of time or money.

[ɪˈfɪʃn̩si]

efficient

adj

Working in a well-organized and competent way, without wasting time or resources.

[ɪˈfɪʃnt]

ego

n

The self, especially as distinct from the world and other selves.

[ˈiːɡoʊ]

eject

v

to push, throw, or force something out suddenly

[iːˈdʒekt]

elaborate

adj

containing a lot of careful detail or many detailed parts

[ɪˈlæb.ər.ət]

elapse

v

(of time) to pass or go by

[ɪˈlæps]

elastic

adj

Able to return to its original size and shape after being stretched, squeezed, or bent.

[ɪˈlæstɪk]

electric

adj

Using, producing, or powered by electricity.

[ɪˈlektrɪk]

electrical

adj

Relating to electricity, or using electricity.

[ɪˈlektrɪkl]

electrician

n

a person whose job is to connect, repair, or install electrical equipment.

[ɪˌlekˈtrɪʃ.ən]

electricity

n

a form of energy resulting from the existence of charged particles (such as electrons or protons), either statically as an accumulation of charge or dynamically as a current.

[ɪˌlekˈtrɪs.ə.t̬i]

electron

n

A stable subatomic particle with a negative electric charge, found in all atoms and acting as the primary carrier of electricity in solids.

[ɪˈlɛktrɑːn]

electronic

adj

Operating by or involving the controlled flow of electrons, especially through semiconductors and vacuum tubes.

[ˌel.ɪkˈtrɑː.nɪk]

elegant

adj

pleasingly graceful and stylish in appearance or manner.

[ˈelɪɡənt]

element

n

A basic, essential part or principle of something, often one that cannot be easily separated from it.

[ˈel.ə.mənt]

elementary

adj

relating to the most basic and important part of something

[ˌel.əˈmen.tər.i]

elevate

v

to lift someone or something to a higher position

[ˈel.ə.veɪt]

elicit

v

To get or produce something, especially information or a reaction.

[ɪˈlɪsɪt]

eligible

adj

Having the right to do or obtain something; satisfying the appropriate conditions.

[ˈelɪdʒəbl]

eliminate

v

To completely remove or get rid of something.

[ɪˈlɪmɪneɪt]

elite

n

the richest, most powerful, best-educated, or most highly skilled group in a society

[ɪˈliːt]

eloquent

adj

fluent or persuasive in speaking or writing.

[ˈeləkwənt]

embark

v

To go onto a ship or an aircraft at the start of a journey.

[ɪmˈbɑːrk]

embarrass

v

To cause someone to feel awkward, self-conscious, or ashamed.

[ɪmˈbærəs]

embed

v

To fix something firmly and deeply in a surrounding mass.

[ɪmˈbɛd]

embody

v

To be a visible or tangible expression of an idea, quality, or feeling.

[ɪmˈbɑːdi]

emerge

v

To come out of something or out from behind something.

[ɪˈmɜːrdʒ]

emergency

n

A sudden serious and dangerous event or situation which needs immediate action to deal with it.

[ɪˈmɜ�ːrdʒənsi]

emotion

n

A strong feeling such as love, fear, or anger.

[ɪˈmoʊʃ(ə)n]

emphasis

n

Special importance, value, or prominence given to something.

[ˈemfəsɪs]

emphasize

v

to give special importance or attention to something when speaking or writing.

[ˈemfəsaɪz]

empirical

adj

Based on, concerned with, or verifiable by observation or experience rather than theory or pure logic.

[ɪmˈpɪrɪkəl]

employment

n

The state of having a paid job.

[ɪmˈplɔɪmənt]

enclosure

n

an area that is surrounded by a barrier such as a fence or wall.

[ɪnˈkloʊʒər]

encounter

v

To meet or experience something, especially something unpleasant or unexpected

[ɪnˈkaʊntər]

encourage

v

to give someone support, confidence, or hope

[ɪnˈkɜːrɪdʒ]

endeavor

v

To try hard to do or achieve something.

[ɪnˈdɛvər]

endow

v

to provide a person or institution with a large amount of money or income

[ɪnˈdaʊ]

endurance

n

The ability to withstand hardship, stress, or prolonged effort.

[ɪnˈdʊrəns]

endure

v

to suffer something painful or difficult patiently

[ɪnˈdʊr]

energetic

adj

Possessing or showing a lot of energy and enthusiasm.

[ˌen.ɚˈdʒet̬.ɪk]

enforce

v

to make sure that a law or rule is obeyed by people

[ɪnˈfɔːrs]

engage

v

To occupy or attract someone's interest or attention.

[ɪnˈɡeɪdʒ]

engagement

n

A formal agreement to get married.

[ɪnˈɡeɪdʒmənt]

engine

n

A machine with moving parts that converts power into motion.

[ˈen.dʒɪn]

enhance

v

To improve the quality, amount, or strength of something.

[ɪnˈhæns]

enlighten

v

to give someone greater knowledge and understanding about a subject or situation.

[ɪnˈlaɪt(ə)n]

enormous

adj

extremely large in size or quantity

[ɪˈnɔːrməs]

enrich

v

to improve the quality of something by adding something to it

[ɪnˈrɪtʃ]

enroll

v

To officially register or enter someone's name on a list, especially as a member of a course or institution.

[ɪnˈroʊl]

ensue

v

to happen after something else, often as a result of it

[ɪnˈsuː]

entail

v

To involve something as a necessary or inevitable part or consequence.

[ɪnˈteɪl]

entertainment

n

the act of providing amusement or enjoyment for people.

[ˌen.t̬ɚˈteɪn.mənt]

enthusiasm

n

a feeling of energetic interest in a particular subject or activity and an eagerness to be involved in it.

[ɪnˈθuːziæzəm]

enthusiastic

adj

having or showing intense and eager enjoyment, interest, or approval.

[ɪnˌθuːziˈæstɪk]

entitle

v

To give a title to a book, play, etc.

[ɪnˈtaɪ.təl]

entity

n

Something that exists as a single and complete unit, separate from other things.

[ˈen.t̬ə.t̬i]

entrepreneur

n

a person who sets up a business or businesses, taking on financial risks in the hope of profit.

[ˌɑːntrəprəˈnɜːr]

environment

n

The conditions, surroundings, or influences in which a person, animal, or plant lives or operates.

[ɪnˈvaɪrənmənt]

envisage

v

to imagine or expect something in the future, especially something good

[ɪnˈvɪz.ɪdʒ]

epoch

n

A particular period of time in history or a person's life, typically one marked by notable events or particular characteristics.

[ˈepək]

equality

n

The state of being equal, especially in status, rights, or opportunities.

[ɪˈkwɑːləti]

equator

n

An imaginary line around the middle of the Earth, at an equal distance from the North and South Poles.

[ɪˈkweɪtər]

equip

v

To provide a person or place with the items needed for a particular purpose or activity.

[ɪˈkwɪp]

equivalent

adj

Equal in value, amount, meaning, or importance.

[ɪˈkwɪvələnt]

erect

v

To build or set something upright.

[ɪˈrekt]

erosion

n

the process of gradually wearing away or being worn away by wind, water, or other natural agents.

[ɪˈroʊʒn]

erroneous

adj

wrong or incorrect

[ɪˈroʊ.ni.əs]

erupt

v

to burst out suddenly or violently

[ɪˈrʌpt]

escort

n

A person or group of people or vehicles that travels with someone or something to protect or guard them.

[ˈeskɔːrt]

essence

n

The most important quality or feature of something, that makes it what it is.

[ˈesəns]

essential

adj

Absolutely necessary; extremely important.

[ɪˈsenʃl]

establish

v

To start or create an organization, system, or situation that is meant to last for a long time.

[ɪˈstæblɪʃ]

esthetic

adj

Concerned with beauty or the appreciation of beauty.

[esˈθetɪk]

estimate

v

To form an approximate judgment or opinion regarding the value, amount, size, or cost of something.

[ˈestɪmeɪt]

eternal

adj

lasting forever; without an end.

[ɪˈtɜːrnl]

ethnic

adj

Relating to a population subgroup with a common national or cultural tradition.

[ˈeθnɪk]

evaluate

v

To judge or calculate the quality, importance, amount, or value of something.

[ɪˈvæl.ju.eɪt]

evidence

n

The facts, signs, or objects that make you believe that something is true or exists.

[ˈevɪdəns]

evident

adj

clear to the sight or mind; obvious.

[ˈev.ə.dənt]

evil

adj

profoundly immoral and wicked

[ˈiːv(ə)l]

evoke

v

To bring a feeling, memory, or image into your mind.

[ɪˈvoʊk]

evolution

n

The process by which different kinds of living organisms are thought to have developed and diversified from earlier forms during the history of the earth.

[ˌevəˈluːʃn]

exaggerate

v

to make something seem larger, better, worse, or more important than it really is.

[ɪɡˈzædʒəreɪt]

exceed

v

To be greater than a number or amount, or to go beyond a permitted limit.

[ɪkˈsiːd]

exception

n

A person or thing that is not included in a general statement or rule.

[ɪkˈsɛpʃ(ə)n]

exceptional

adj

Unusual; not typical.

[ɪkˈsɛpʃənəl]

excess

n

An amount of something that is more than necessary, permitted, or desirable.

[ˈɛkˌsɛs]

excessive

adj

more than is necessary, normal, or desirable; too much

[ɪkˈsesɪv]

exchange

v

To give something to someone and receive something similar from them.

[ɪksˈtʃeɪndʒ]

exclaim

v

to say something suddenly and loudly, especially because of strong emotion or pain.

[ɪkˈskleɪm]

exclude

v

to deliberately prevent someone or something from entering a place or taking part in an activity.

[ɪkˈskkluːd]

exclusive

adj

limited to only one person or group of people and not shared with others

[ɪkˈskluːsɪv]

excursion

n

A short journey or trip, especially one taken for pleasure or as a break from routine.

[ɪkˈskɜːrʒn]

execute

v

To carry out or put into effect (a plan, order, or course of action).

[ˈɛksɪˌkjuːt]

execution

n

The act of killing someone, especially as a legal punishment.

[ˌeksɪˈkjuːʃn]

executive

adj

relating to the job of managing or directing an organization and making decisions

[ɪɡˈzɛkjətɪv]

exemplify

v

to be a typical example of something

[ɪɡˈzemplɪfaɪ]

exempt

v

To free someone from an obligation or rule that applies to others.

[ɪɡˈzɛmpt]

exert

v

To use power, influence, or a quality in order to have a particular effect.

[ɪɡˈzɜːrt]

exhaust

v

To make someone feel extremely tired and without energy.

[ɪɡˈzɔːst]

exhibit

v

to show something publicly for people to see or for sale

[ɪɡˈzɪbɪt]

exile

n

The state of being forced to live away from one's own country, especially for political reasons or as a punishment.

[ˈɛɡzaɪl]

existence

n

the state or fact of being real or living or of being present

[ɪɡˈzɪstəns]

exotic

adj

originating in or characteristic of a distant foreign country.

[ɪɡˈzɑːtɪk]

expand

v

To become or make something larger in size, number, or importance.

[ɪkˈspænd]

expansion

n

the action of becoming larger or more extensive

[ɪkˈspænʃn]

expedition

n

an organized journey for a particular purpose, especially exploration or research

[ˌekspəˈdɪʃn]

expel

v

To force someone to leave a place, organization, or school, especially as an official punishment.

[ɪkˈspɛl]

expend

v

to spend or use money, time, energy, etc.

[ɪkˈspɛnd]

expenditure

n

the act of spending or using money, time, or energy

[ɪkˈspendɪtʃər]

expense

n

The money that you have to spend on something; cost.

[ɪkˈspɛns]

expert

n

a person who has a comprehensive and authoritative knowledge of or skill in a particular area

[ˈɛkspɜːrt]

expertise

n

expert skill or knowledge in a particular field

[ˌekspɜːrˈtiːz]

expire

v

(of a document, authorization, or agreement) cease to be valid.

[ɪkˈspaɪr]

explicit

adj

Stated clearly and in detail, leaving no room for confusion or doubt.

[ɪkˈsplɪsɪt]

exploit

v

To use a situation or resource in a way that gives you an unfair advantage or benefit, often without regard for others.

[ˈɛkˌsplɔɪt]

explore

v

To travel to or around an unfamiliar area in order to learn about it.

[ɪkˈsplɔːr]

expose

v

To show something that is usually hidden or covered.

[ɪkˈspoʊz]
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