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英语专业八级词表

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浏览英语专业八级词汇的释义、构词与词源。3,984 个词,本页显示 106 个可用词条。

extract

v

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

[ˈɛkˌstrækt]

extraction

n

the act or process of removing or obtaining something, especially by effort or force

[ɪkˈstrækʃn]

extractor

n

a machine or device used to remove something, especially by pulling it out or forcing it out.

[ɪkˈstræktər]

extradite

v

to officially send someone accused of a crime to another country or state for trial.

[ˈek.strə.daɪt]

extraneous

adj

Coming from outside; not belonging to or directly connected with the subject or matter at hand.

[ɪkˈstreɪ.ni.əs]

extrapolate

v

to estimate or conclude something by extending or projecting known information or data.

[ɪkˈstræpəleɪt]

extraterrestrial

adj

originating, existing, or occurring outside the earth or its atmosphere.

[ˌek.strə.təˈres.tri.əl]

extremism

n

the holding of extreme political or religious views; fanaticism.

[ɪkˈstriː.mɪ.zəm]

extremity

n

The furthest point or limit of something.

[ɪkˈstrɛmɪti]

extricate

v

to free or remove someone or something from a difficult situation or constraint

[ˈek.strə.keɪt]

extrovert

n

a person who is active and confident, and who enjoys spending time with other people

[ˈekstrəvɜːrt]

exuberant

adj

full of energy, excitement, and cheerfulness.

[ɪɡˈzuːbərənt]

exude

v

to flow out slowly and steadily, or to cause something to flow out in this way, especially through small openings

[ɪɡˈzuːd]

exult

v

to feel and show great happiness or pride, especially because of a success

[ɪɡˈzʌlt]

eye-catching

adj

Immediately attracting attention because it is very interesting, exciting, or attractive.

[ˈaɪˌkætʃ.ɪŋ]

fabricate

v

To invent or produce something false in order to deceive.

[ˈfæbrɪkeɪt]

facade

n

The front of a large building, especially one that is impressive or beautiful.

[fəˈsɑːd]

facet

n

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

[ˈfæs.ət]

facile

adj

(of an argument, theory, or statement) appearing neat and comprehensive only by ignoring the true complexities of an issue; superficial.

[ˈfæsəl]

facing

n

A layer of material covering part of a garment for decoration or strength.

[ˈfeɪsɪŋ]

faction

n

A small organized dissenting group within a larger one, especially in politics.

[ˈfækʃn]

factitious

adj

Artificially created or developed; not natural or genuine.

[fækˈtɪʃəs]

fad

n

an intense and widely shared enthusiasm for something, especially one that is short-lived and without basis in the object's qualities.

[fæd]

fag

n

(British, informal, offensive) A cigarette.

[fæɡ]

failing

n

a weakness or fault in someone's character or abilities

[ˈfeɪlɪŋ]

fainthearted

adj

lacking courage or confidence; timid

[ˌfeɪntˈhɑːrtɪd]

fairground

n

a large outdoor area where fairs, circuses, or exhibitions are held, typically with rides, games, and stalls.

[ˈferɡraʊnd]

fairway

n

The part of a golf course between a tee and the corresponding green that is kept free of long grass.

[ˈferweɪ]

falcon

n

a bird of prey with long, pointed wings and a notched beak, often trained to hunt small game.

[ˈfælkən]

fallacious

adj

based on a mistaken belief or containing a mistake in reasoning; misleading or deceptive.

[fəˈleɪ.ʃəs]

fallacy

n

A false or mistaken idea or belief.

[ˈfæləsi]

fallible

adj

capable of making mistakes or being wrong.

[ˈfæləbl̩]

fallow

adj

(of farmland) plowed and harrowed but left unsown for a period in order to restore its fertility.

[ˈfæloʊ]

falsetto

n

a method of singing used by male singers, especially tenors, to sing notes higher than their normal range.

[fɑːlˈset.oʊ]

falsify

v

To change something, such as a document, record, or evidence, in order to deceive people.

[ˈfɒlsɪfaɪ]

falsity

n

the state of being false or untrue

[ˈfɒlsəti]

familial

adj

Relating to or typical of a family.

[fəˈmɪljəl]

fanciful

adj

(of an idea) seeming to come from the imagination rather than reason or experience

[ˈfænsɪfl]

faraway

adj

Describing a place that is a very long distance away.

[ˌfɑːr.əˈweɪ]

farce

n

a humorous play or film where the plot and characters are exaggerated to make people laugh

[fɑːrs]

far-fetched

adj

Describing an idea, story, or explanation that is very unlikely to be true or practical because it is not connected to reality or is too exaggerated.

[ˌfɑːrˈfetʃt]

farsighted

adj

able to see things clearly only when they are far away

[ˌfɑːrˈsaɪtɪd]

fastidious

adj

Very attentive to and concerned about accuracy and detail

[fæˈstɪd.i.əs]

fatalism

n

the belief that all events are decided in advance by a divine power or fate and that humans cannot change them.

[ˈfeɪ.t̬ə.lɪ.zəm]

fatality

n

An occurrence of death by accident, in war, or from disease.

[feɪˈtæləti]

fated

adj

certain to happen or to do something because it has been decided by fate

[ˈfeɪtɪd]

fateful

adj

Having important, often negative, consequences.

[ˈfeɪt.fəl]

fatuous

adj

extremely silly, showing a lack of intelligence or thought.

[ˈfætʃ.u.əs]

faucet

n

A device that controls the flow of a liquid or gas from a pipe or container.

[ˈfɔːsɪt]

fauna

n

The animals of a particular region, habitat, or geological period.

[ˈfɔːnə]

fawn

n

a young deer in its first year

[fɔːn]

faze

v

To disturb or disconcert someone; to cause them to feel unsettled or embarrassed.

[feɪz]

feckless

adj

lacking initiative or strength of character; irresponsible

[ˈfɛkləs]

fecund

adj

producing or capable of producing an abundance of offspring or new growth; fertile.

[ˈfekənd]

federalism

n

A system of government in which several states or regions unite under a central authority but keep some independent powers.

[ˈfedərəlɪzəm]

Federalist

n

A supporter of a system of government in which several states unite under a central authority but remain independent in internal affairs.

[ˈfɛd(ə)rəlɪst]

federate

v

To unite or combine separate organizations, states, or groups into a single larger one, often while allowing them some degree of local independence.

[ˈfedəreɪt]

feign

v

to pretend to have a particular feeling or to be ill, asleep, etc.

[feɪn]

feint

n

A pretended attack or movement intended to distract or deceive an opponent.

[feɪnt]

felony

n

a serious crime, typically one involving violence, regarded as more severe than a misdemeanor.

[ˈfeləni]

felt

n

A type of thick, soft cloth made by pressing and matting fibres together.

[fɛlt]

femininity

n

the quality or nature of the female sex; womanliness.

[ˌfem.əˈnɪn.ə.t̬i]

fen

n

An area of low, flat, marshy land, especially in eastern England.

[fɛn]

fence

n

A structure like a wall, but made of posts of wood or metal with wire or net between them, used for enclosing an area of land or for preventing animals or people from entering or leaving.

[fens]

fend

v

To try to manage without help; to provide a livelihood for oneself.

[fɛnd]

fender

n

a low frame bordering a fireplace to keep in burning logs.

[ˈfɛndər]

ferocity

n

The state or quality of being ferocious; extreme fierceness or violent aggression.

[fəˈrɑːsəti]

ferret

n

A small, domesticated mammal of the weasel family, often kept for hunting rabbits or as a pet.

[ˈfɛrɪt]

fervent

adj

Having or showing very strong and sincere feelings about something

[ˈfɜːrvənt]

fester

v

(of a wound or sore) to become infected and filled with pus.

[ˈfɛstər]

festive

adj

typical of or suitable for a celebration or festival

[ˈfɛstɪv]

festivity

n

the celebration of something in a happy way

[feˈstɪvəti]

festoon

v

to decorate a place or something with chains of flowers, leaves, or ribbons, especially in curves between two points

[feˈstuːn]

fetching

adj

Attractive or pleasing in appearance

[ˈfetʃɪŋ]

fete

n

a public function, typically held outdoors and organized to raise funds for a charity, involving entertainment and stalls

[feɪt]

fetid

adj

Having a strong, unpleasant smell

[ˈfet̬.ɪd]

fetish

n

an object that is believed to have magical powers, especially one that is worshipped by some peoples

[ˈfet̬.ɪʃ]

fetter

n

A chain or shackle placed around a prisoner's ankle to restrict movement.

[ˈfetər]

fetus

n

an unborn or unhatched offspring of a mammal, in particular an unborn human more than eight weeks after conception.

[ˈfiːtəs]

feud

n

A long and bitter quarrel or conflict between two people, families, or groups.

[fjuːd]

feverish

adj

having or showing the symptoms of a fever

[ˈfiːvərɪʃ]

fiasco

n

a complete and ridiculous failure, especially of a performance or plan.

/fiˈæs.koʊ/

fickle

adj

Changing often and unpredictably, especially in one's loyalties, interests, or affections.

[ˈfɪk(ə)l]

fictitious

adj

Not real or true; invented or imagined.

[fɪkˈtɪʃəs]

fiddling

adj

trivial and unimportant

[ˈfɪd.lɪŋ]

fidget

v

To make small movements, especially of the hands and feet, through nervousness or impatience.

[ˈfɪdʒɪt]

fieldwork

n

The activity of working in a natural environment rather than a laboratory, office, or factory, especially in scientific research or social studies.

[ˈfiːldwɜːrk]

fiend

n

An evil spirit or demon.

[fiːnd]

fiendish

adj

extremely cruel or unpleasant; evil

[ˈfiːndɪʃ]

fig

n

A soft sweet fruit that grows in hot climates, full of small seeds and often eaten dried

[fɪɡ]

figment

n

A thing that someone believes to be real but that exists only in their imagination.

[ˈfɪɡmənt]

figurative

adj

(of language) used not with its basic, literal meaning, but in a way that creates a vivid image or suggests a different association.

[ˈfɪɡ.jɚ.ə.t̬ɪv]

figurehead

n

a person who is the head or chief in name only, having no real power or authority.

[ˈfɪɡjərhed]

filial

adj

Relating to or appropriate for a son or daughter.

[ˈfɪliəl]

fillet

n

A boneless piece of meat or fish

[fɪˈleɪ]

finale

n

the last part of a piece of music, a performance, or a public event, especially when particularly dramatic or exciting.

[fɪˈnæli]

finely

adv

In a very delicate, precise, or subtle manner.

[ˈfaɪnli]

finery

n

Elaborate or showy clothing and decoration, especially for a special occasion.

[ˈfaɪnəri]

finesse

n

impressive delicacy and skill.

[fɪˈnɛs]

fingertip

n

the end of a finger, especially the part where the nail is.

[ˈfɪŋɡərtɪp]

finicky

adj

excessively fussy or difficult to please, especially about food or details

[ˈfɪnɪki]

firebrand

n

a person who is very passionate about a particular cause and often causes trouble or unrest by expressing strong opinions.

[ˈfaɪərbrænd]

firepower

n

The amount of weapons and ammunition that a military unit, ship, or aircraft can use against an enemy.

[ˈfaɪ(ə)rˌpaʊər]

fiscal

adj

relating to government revenue, especially taxes

[ˈfɪskl]

fishery

n

a part of the sea or a river where fish are caught in large quantities.

[ˈfɪʃəri]

fishmonger

n

A person or shop that sells fish for food.

[ˈfɪʃmʌŋɡər]
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