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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。

exposition

n

A comprehensive description and explanation of an idea or theory.

[ˌɛkspəˈzɪʃ(ə)n]

expression

n

The act of making your thoughts, feelings, etc., known by words, actions, or art

[ɪkˈsprɛʃn]

exquisite

adj

Extremely beautiful, delicate, or carefully made.

[ɪkˈskwɪzɪt]

extensive

adj

covering a large area; great in amount or scale.

[ɪkˈstɛnsɪv]

extent

n

the area covered by something; the size or scale of something

[ɪkˈstɛnt]

external

adj

Relating to, located on, or coming from the outside.

[ɪkˈstɜːrnl]

extinct

adj

(of a type of plant, animal, etc.) no longer in existence

[ɪkˈstɪŋkt]

extinguish

v

To cause a fire or light to stop burning or shining.

[ɪkˈstɪŋɡwɪʃ]

extract

v

to remove or take out something, especially by effort or force

[ˈɛkˌstrækt]

extraordinary

adj

Very unusual or remarkable.

[ɪkˈstrɔːrdəneri]

extravagant

adj

spending or using a lot more money or resources than is necessary or reasonable

[ɪkˈstrævəɡənt]

extreme

adj

very great in degree or intensity

[ɪkˈstriːm]

fabric

n

Cloth produced by weaving, knitting, or felting fibers

[ˈfæbrɪk]

fabricate

v

To invent or produce something false in order to deceive.

[ˈfæbrɪkeɪt]

facet

n

one side of something many-sided, especially of a cut gem.

[ˈfæs.ət]

facilitate

v

to make an action or process easier or less difficult

[fəˈsɪl.ə.teɪt]

factor

n

One of the things that has an effect on a particular situation, decision, or event.

[ˈfæktər]

faculty

n

All the teachers in a particular university, college, or school

[ˈfæk.əl.ti]

faith

n

Complete trust or confidence in someone or something

[feɪθ]

fake

adj

Not genuine; imitation or counterfeit.

[feɪk]

famine

n

A very serious lack of food for a large number of people, causing illness and death.

[ˈfæmɪn]

fantastic

adj

extremely good, enjoyable, or impressive

[fænˈtæstɪk]

fantasy

n

The activity of imagining things, especially things that are impossible or improbable.

[ˈfæntəsi]

fascinate

v

to attract and hold the interest and attention of someone completely

[ˈfæsɪneɪt]

fatal

adj

Causing or ending in death

[ˈfeɪtl]

fatigue

n

a feeling of extreme physical or mental tiredness

[fəˈtiːɡ]

feasible

adj

able to be done or achieved; possible and practical.

[ˈfiːzəbl]

feast

n

a large or special meal, especially for a lot of people and to celebrate something

[fiːst]

feature

n

A distinctive or important part or aspect of something.

[ˈfiːtʃər]

federal

adj

relating to a system of government in which several states or regions unite under a central authority while retaining some independent powers.

[ˈfedərəl]

federation

n

A group of states or organizations that have joined together to form a single central authority, while keeping some control over their own internal affairs.

[ˌfed.əˈreɪ.ʃən]

feeble

adj

Lacking physical strength, especially as a result of age or illness

[ˈfiːbəl]

fellowship

n

a group of people who share the same interests, beliefs, or profession, or the feeling of friendship between members of such a group.

[ˈfeloʊʃɪp]

feminine

adj

Having qualities or an appearance traditionally associated with women, especially delicacy and prettiness.

[ˈfem.ə.nɪn]

ferry

v

to carry people or goods in a boat or other vehicle, especially regularly across a river or short stretch of sea

[ˈferi]

fertilizer

n

A substance that is added to soil to help plants grow.

[ˈfɜːrtəlaɪzər]

fiction

n

Literature that describes imaginary people and events, not real ones.

[ˈfɪkʃn]

figure

n

A number representing an amount, especially in official statistics.

[ˈfɪɡjər]

finance

n

The management of large amounts of money, especially by governments or large companies.

[fəˈnæns]

financial

adj

Relating to money and how it is managed, especially by a government, company, or large organization.

[faɪˈnænʃl]

finite

adj

Having limits or bounds; not infinite.

[ˈfaɪnaɪt]

fitting

adj

Suitable or appropriate for a particular situation or purpose.

[ˈfɪtɪŋ]

fixture

n

A permanent piece of furniture or equipment that is fixed in position in a building or vehicle.

[ˈfɪkstʃər]

flank

n

the side of something, especially an animal's body or a military formation.

[flæŋk]

flap

v

to move up and down or from side to side with quick, light movements, or to make something do this

[flæp]

flare

v

To burn or shine with a sudden, bright, unsteady light.

[fler]

flask

n

a narrow-necked bottle made of glass or plastic, used especially in chemistry laboratories.

[flæsk]

flat

adj

Level and smooth, with no curved, high, or hollow parts

[flat]

flatter

v

to praise someone in an exaggerated way, often to gain favor or to make them feel pleased

[ˈflætər]

flaw

n

a mark or fault that spoils something and makes it less perfect or effective

[flɑː]

flexible

adj

able to bend easily without breaking.

[ˈflɛksəb(ə)l]

fling

v

To throw or push something or someone suddenly or forcefully.

[flɪŋ]

flip

v

To turn over quickly or with a light, sharp movement.

[flɪp]

float

v

to rest or move on the surface of a liquid without sinking

[floʊt]

fluctuate

v

to change frequently in size, amount, quality, etc., especially from one extreme to another.

[ˈflʌktʃueɪt]

flush

v

to become red in the face, especially because you are embarrassed, angry, or hot

[flʌʃ]

flutter

v

To make a series of quick, delicate movements up and down or from side to side.

[ˈflʌtər]

foam

n

a mass of very small bubbles that form on the surface of a liquid.

[foʊm]

focus

n

the main or central point of something, especially of attention or interest

[ˈfoʊkəs]

foil

v

to prevent something bad or someone's plan from succeeding.

[fɔɪl]

fold

v

To bend something, especially paper or cloth, so that one part lies on top of another part.

[foʊld]

force

n

Physical strength or power

[fɔːrs]

foremost

adj

most prominent in rank, importance, or position.

[ˈfɔːrmoʊst]

foresee

v

to know or be aware of something that will happen in the future

[fɔːrˈsiː]

forge

v

To make an illegal copy of something in order to deceive.

[fɔːrdʒ]

formal

adj

Relating to or done in accordance with rules, convention, or ceremony; official.

[ˈfɔːrm(ə)l]

format

n

The way in which something is arranged or organized, especially the size, shape, and general appearance of a book, magazine, or document.

[ˈfɔːrmæt]

formidable

adj

inspiring fear or respect through being impressively large, powerful, intense, or capable.

[fɔːrˈmɪdəbl]

formula

n

A standard form or method for doing or producing something, especially one that is widely used.

[ˈfɔːrmjələ]

formulate

v

To create or prepare something carefully, putting thought into its details.

[ˈfɔːrmjʊleɪt]

fort

n

A building or group of buildings constructed for military defence, often with strong walls and other features to protect against attack.

[fɔːrt]

forthcoming

adj

About to happen or appear in the near future.

[ˌfɔːrθˈkʌm.ɪŋ]

forum

n

a place, situation, or group in which people exchange ideas and discuss issues, especially of public interest

[ˈfɔːrəm]

fossil

n

The remains or impression of a prehistoric plant or animal preserved in rock.

[ˈfɑːs(ə)l]

foster

v

to encourage the development or growth of something, especially ideas or feelings

[ˈfɔːstər]

foul

adj

offensive or disgusting because of decay or dirt

[faʊl]

fraction

n

a small part or amount of something

[ˈfrækʃn]

fracture

n

The result of breaking something, especially a bone or other hard object

[ˈfræk.tʃər]

fragile

adj

easily broken, damaged, or destroyed.

[ˈfrædʒəl]

fragrance

n

A pleasant, sweet smell

[ˈfreɪɡrəns]

frantic

adj

involving a lot of activity performed quickly, in a way that is not very organized

[ˈfræntɪk]

fraud

n

the crime of deceiving people in order to gain something such as money or goods

[frɑːd]

frequency

n

The rate at which something happens or is repeated over a particular period of time or in a given sample.

[ˈfriːkwənsi]

frequent

adj

happening or doing something often

[ˈfriːkwənt]

friction

n

the resistance that one surface or object encounters when moving over another.

[ˈfrɪkʃn]

fringe

n

An outer edge or border of an area, group, or subject

[frɪndʒ]

fuel

n

A substance such as oil, gas, coal, or wood that is burned to produce heat or power.

[ˈfjuːəl]

fulfill

v

To achieve or realize something desired, promised, or predicted.

[fʊlˈfɪl]

function

n

The purpose that something is designed for or the job that someone or something does.

[ˈfʌŋkʃn]

fund

n

A sum of money saved or made available for a particular purpose.

[fʌnd]

fundamental

adj

relating to the most important or basic part of something

[ˌfʌndəˈmentl]

furious

adj

extremely angry

[ˈfjʊriəs]

furnish

v

To provide or supply something needed or wanted.

[ˈfɜːrnɪʃ]

furniture

n

The movable objects, such as chairs, tables, and beds, that are used to make a room or building suitable for living or working in.

[ˈfɜːrnɪtʃər]

furthermore

adv

In addition to what has been said; moreover.

[ˌf�ɜːrðərˈmɔːr]

fury

n

wild or violent anger

[ˈfjʊri]

fuse

n

A safety device containing a piece of wire that melts and breaks an electric circuit if the current exceeds a safe level.

[fjuːz]

fusion

n

The process or result of joining two or more things together to form a single entity.

[ˈfjuːʒn]

galaxy

n

A very large group of stars and associated matter held together by gravitational attraction

[ˈɡæləksi]

gamble

v

To play games of chance for money; to bet money on the result of something uncertain.

[ˈɡæmbl]

garbage

n

Waste material or unwanted things that are no longer useful or wanted and are thrown away.

[ˈɡɑːrbɪdʒ]

garment

n

An item of clothing

[ˈɡɑːrmənt]

gasp

v

To take a short, quick breath through the mouth, especially because of surprise, pain, or shock.

[ɡæsp]

gauge

n

a standard measure or scale of measurement

[ɡeɪdʒ]

gaze

v

To look steadily and intently, especially in admiration, surprise, or thought.

[ɡeɪz]

gear

n

A set of toothed wheels that work together to change the relation between the speed of a driving mechanism and the speed of the driven parts.

[ɡɪr]

generalize

v

to make a general statement or form a general opinion that is true in most cases

[ˈdʒenrəlaɪz]

generate

v

To produce or create something.

[ˈdʒenəreɪt]

generous

adj

Willing to give money, help, or time freely.

[ˈdʒenərəs]

genetic

adj

relating to genes or heredity

[dʒəˈnetɪk]

genuine

adj

real and exactly what it appears to be; not artificial or false.

[ˈdʒenjuɪn]

geology

n

the scientific study of the origin, history, and structure of the earth, especially as recorded in rocks.

[dʒiˈɑːlədʒi]

gigantic

adj

extremely large in size, amount, or degree; enormous.

[dʒaɪˈɡæntɪk]

giggle

v

to laugh in a silly, often high-pitched way, especially because you are amused, nervous, or embarrassed.

[ˈɡɪɡl]

given

adj

Already stated, fixed, or specified

[ˈɡɪvn]

glamour

n

An attractive and exciting quality that makes someone or something seem special, often associated with wealth, beauty, or fame.

[ˈɡlæmər]

glance

v

To look at something or someone very quickly

[ɡlæns]

gland

n

An organ in the body that produces and releases a particular substance, such as a hormone, sweat, or saliva.

[ɡland]

glare

v

To look at someone or something in an angry way.

[ɡler]

gleam

v

to shine with a soft, faint, or intermittent light

[ɡliːm]
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