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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。

glide

v

To move smoothly, quietly, and continuously, as if without effort.

[ɡlaɪd]

glitter

v

To produce a lot of small, bright flashes of reflected light.

[ˈɡlɪtər]

gloom

n

a state of near darkness

[ɡluːm]

gloomy

adj

dark or poorly lit, especially in a way that makes you feel sad

[ˈɡluːmi]

glow

v

to produce a continuous, steady, and gentle light, especially without a flame

[ɡloʊ]

gorgeous

adj

extremely beautiful or attractive

[ˈɡɔːrdʒəs]

gossip

n

Casual or unconstrained conversation or reports about other people, typically involving details that are not confirmed as true.

[ˈɡɑːsɪp]

gown

n

a long, elegant dress worn on formal occasions.

[ɡaʊn]

gracious

adj

characterized by kindness, courtesy, and pleasantness

[ˈɡreɪʃəs]

graduate

v

To successfully complete a course of study at a university, college, or school and receive a degree or diploma.

[ˈɡrædʒuət]

grain

n

the small, hard seeds of food plants such as wheat, rice, etc., or these seeds collectively

[ɡreɪn]

grant

v

To agree to give or allow something requested

[ɡrænt]

graphic

adj

Relating to visual art or computer-generated images, especially involving drawing, printing, or photography.

[ˈɡræfɪk]

grave

n

A place where a dead body is buried, especially one in the ground with a headstone.

[ɡreɪv]

graze

v

(of cattle, sheep, etc.) to eat grass that is growing in a field

[ɡreɪz]

grease

n

a thick, oily substance, especially one used to make machine parts move smoothly

[ɡriːs]

grief

n

Intense sorrow, especially caused by someone's death.

[ɡriːf]

grieve

v

to feel or express great sadness, especially because someone has died

[ɡriːv]

grim

adj

looking or sounding very serious, stern, and without cheer

[ɡrɪm]

grin

v

to smile broadly, especially in an unrestrained manner and showing the teeth.

[ɡrɪn]

grip

v

To hold something tightly.

[ɡrɪp]

groan

v

To make a long, low sound because of pain, sadness, or physical effort.

[ɡroʊn]

groove

n

a long, narrow cut or depression in a hard material.

[ɡruːv]

grope

v

To try to find something that you cannot see by feeling with your hands

[ɡroʊp]

gross

adj

Very obvious and unacceptable; repulsive.

[ɡroʊs]

guarantee

n

a formal promise or assurance, especially that something is of a specified quality or will last for a specified time.

[ˌɡærənˈtiː]

guardian

n

a person who protects or defends something

[ˈɡɑːrdiən]

hamper

v

to prevent someone from easily doing or achieving something

[ˈhæmpər]

handbook

n

A small book giving useful facts or instructions about a particular subject.

[ˈhændbʊk]

handicap

n

A physical or mental condition that limits a person's movements, senses, or activities.

[ˈhændikæp]

hardy

adj

able to survive difficult or harsh conditions; robust.

[ˈhɑːrdi]

harmony

n

a pleasing combination or arrangement of different things, especially musical notes

[ˈhɑːr.mə.ni]

hasty

adj

Done or acting with excessive speed or urgency; hurried.

[ˈheɪsti]

hatch

v

(of a young bird, fish, insect, etc.) to come out of an egg

[hætʃ]

hatred

n

An extremely strong feeling of dislike; hate.

[ˈheɪtrɪd]

haul

v

To pull or drag something with effort or force.

[hɔːl]

haunt

v

(of a ghost or spirit) to appear regularly in a place

[hɔːnt]

hawk

n

a type of bird of prey with a strong hooked bill and sharp talons, known for hunting small animals.

[hɔːk]

hazard

n

something that could be dangerous or cause damage or accidents

[ˈhæzərd]

heap

n

An untidy pile of things

[hiːp]

heave

v

to lift or pull something heavy with one great effort

[hiːv]

heel

n

The back part of the foot below the ankle.

[hiːl]

heighten

v

To make something greater, stronger, or more intense.

[ˈhaɪtn]

heir

n

a person who has the legal right to receive somebody's property, money, or title when that person dies

[er]

hemisphere

n

one half of a sphere, especially of the earth or the celestial sphere.

[ˈhem.ə.sfɪr]

henceforth

adv

From this time onward; starting from now.

[ˌhensˈfɔːrθ]

herb

n

a plant whose leaves, flowers, or seeds are used to flavor food, in medicines, or for their pleasant smell.

[ɜːrb]

heritage

n

Property that is or may be inherited; an inheritance.

[ˈherɪtɪdʒ]

hesitate

v

To pause before saying or doing something because you are uncertain or nervous.

[ˈhez.ə.teɪt]

hierarchy

n

A system in which members of an organization or society are ranked according to relative status or authority.

[ˈhaɪə.rɑːr.ki]

highlight

v

To mark text with a bright color to make it easy to see or to emphasize it.

[ˈhaɪlaɪt]

hike

v

to walk a long distance in the countryside, especially for pleasure

[haɪk]

hinder

v

To make it difficult for someone to do something or for something to happen.

[ˈhɪndər]

hinge

n

a movable joint or mechanism on which a door, gate, or lid swings as it opens and closes.

[hɪndʒ]

historian

n

a person who studies or writes about history; an expert in history.

[hɪˈstɔːriən]

hitherto

adv

until now or until the point in time under discussion.

[ˌhɪðərˈtuː]

hoist

v

to raise or lift something to a higher position, especially using ropes or machinery

[hɔɪst]

homogeneous

adj

consisting of parts or people that are all the same or of the same type

[ˌhoʊ.məˈdʒiː.ni.əs]

hop

v

To move by jumping on one foot or by making a series of short quick jumps.

[hɑːp]

hose

n

a long, flexible tube made of rubber, plastic, or fabric, used for conveying water or other fluids.

[hoʊz]

hospitality

n

friendly and generous reception and entertainment of guests, visitors, or strangers.

[ˌhɑːspɪˈtæləti]

hostage

n

A person who is captured and held prisoner by a person or group, who threatens to kill or harm them if their demands are not met.

[ˈhɑːstɪdʒ]

hostile

adj

Unfriendly and showing dislike or opposition

[ˈhɑːstəl]

hound

n

A type of dog, especially one used for hunting or racing by following the scent of an animal.

[haʊnd]

household

n

all the people who live together in one house, considered as a unit.

[ˈhaʊshoʊld]

hover

v

To stay in the air in one place

[ˈhʌvər]

howl

v

to make a long, loud, sad sound, especially like a dog or wolf

[haʊl]

huddle

v

to crowd together; to gather closely in a group.

[ˈhʌd(ə)l]

hug

v

To put your arms around someone and hold them tightly, usually to show affection.

[hʌɡ]

hum

v

to make a continuous low sound

[hʌm]

humanity

n

all human beings collectively; the human race.

[hjuːˈmæn.ə.t̬i]

humble

adj

having or showing a modest or low estimate of one's own importance.

[ˈhʌmbl]

humidity

n

the amount of water vapor present in the air.

[hjuːˈmɪdəti]

hurl

v

to throw something with great force

[hɜːrl]

hurricane

n

a violent storm with very strong winds, especially in the western atlantic ocean

[ˈhɝː.ɪ.keɪn]

hypothesis

n

a proposed explanation for a phenomenon, made as a starting point for further investigation.

[haɪˈpɑːθəsɪs]

hysterical

adj

feeling or expressing extreme, uncontrolled emotion, such as fear, anger, or excitement, often with crying or laughter

[hɪˈsterɪkl]

ideal

adj

satisfying one's conception of what is perfect; most suitable

[aɪˈdɪəl]

identical

adj

exactly the same in every detail

[aɪˈden.t̬ɪ.kəl]

identification

n

The act of recognizing or naming someone or something.

[aɪˌdentɪfɪˈkeɪʃn]

identify

v

To recognize and correctly name someone or something

[aɪˈdentɪfaɪ]

ideology

n

A system of ideas and ideals, especially one which forms the basis of economic or political theory and policy.

[ˌaɪ.diˈɑː.lə.dʒi]

idiom

n

A group of words whose meaning is different from the meanings of the individual words.

[ˈɪd.i.əm]

idiot

n

A very stupid or foolish person

[ˈɪd.i.ət]

ignite

v

to start burning, or to make something start burning

[ɪɡˈnaɪt]

ignore

v

To refuse to take notice of or acknowledge; to disregard intentionally.

[ɪɡˈnɔːr]

illegal

adj

not allowed by the law; against the law

[ɪˈliːɡl̩]

illuminate

v

to shine light on something or to make something brighter

[ɪˈluː.mə.neɪt]

illusion

n

A false idea or belief, especially about somebody or about a situation.

[ɪˈluːʒn]

illustrate

v

to explain or make something clear by using examples, charts, or pictures.

[ˈɪləˌstreɪt]

imaginary

adj

Existing only in the mind or imagination; not real.

[ɪˈmædʒɪneri]

imaginative

adj

having or showing creativity or inventiveness.

[ɪˈmædʒɪnətɪv]

imitate

v

To copy the way someone or something looks, sounds, or behaves.

[ˈɪmɪteɪt]

imitation

n

The act of copying someone or something.

[ˌɪmɪˈteɪʃn]

immerse

v

to put someone or something completely into a liquid so that they are covered by it.

[ɪˈmɜːrs]

immigrant

n

a person who comes to live permanently in a foreign country.

[ˈɪmɪɡrənt]

immune

adj

Protected against a particular disease by inoculation or as a result of natural processes.

[ɪˈmjun]

impact

n

The powerful effect that something, especially something new, has on a situation or person.

[ˈɪmpækt]

impair

v

To damage something or make it weaker or less effective

[ɪmˈper]

impart

v

To make information known; to tell or communicate.

[ɪmˈpɑːrt]

impatient

adj

Having or showing a tendency to be quickly irritated or provoked.

[ɪmˈpeɪʃnt]

imperative

adj

extremely important and needing to be done or dealt with immediately

[ɪmˈper.ə.t̬ɪv]

imperial

adj

relating to an empire or an emperor

[ɪmˈpɪriəl]

impetus

n

the force that makes something happen or happen more quickly

[ˈɪmpɪtəs]

implement

v

To put a plan, system, or decision into effect.

[ˈɪmplɪmənt]

implication

n

something that is suggested or indirectly stated

[ˌɪmplɪˈkeɪʃn]

implicit

adj

suggested or understood without being stated directly

[ɪmˈplɪsɪt]

imply

v

to suggest something in an indirect way, without stating it directly.

[ɪmˈplaɪ]

impose

v

to officially force a rule, tax, punishment, etc. to be obeyed or received

[ɪmˈpoʊz]

impulse

n

A sudden strong and unreflective urge or desire to act.

[ˈɪmpʌls]

inaugurate

v

to introduce a new public official or leader at a special ceremony

[ɪˈnɔːɡjəreɪt]

incentive

n

a thing that motivates or encourages someone to do something.

[ɪnˈsɛntɪv]

incidence

n

The occurrence, rate, or frequency of a disease, crime, or other undesirable thing.

[ˈɪnsɪdəns]

incident

n

An event, especially one that is unusual, important, or violent.

[ˈɪnsɪd(ə)nt]

incidentally

adv

used to introduce a point that is related but less important than the main topic.

[ˌɪnsɪˈdentəli]

incline

v

To lean or slope in a particular direction.

[ɪnˈklaɪn]

inclusive

adj

including all the services or items normally expected or required.

[ɪnˈkluːsɪv]

incorporate

v

To include something as part of a whole.

[ɪnˈkɔːrpəreɪt]

incredible

adj

so extreme as to be difficult to believe; astonishing.

[ɪnˈkredəbl̩]

incur

v

To become subject to (something unwelcome or unpleasant) because of one's own behavior or actions.

[ɪnˈkɜːr]
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