英语专业八级词表

A long, narrow opening or line of breakage made by cracking or splitting, especially in rock or the earth.

Occurring in short, irregular periods; not steady or continuous.

Suitable or appropriate for a particular situation or purpose.

a person who makes arrangements for other people, especially using dishonest or illegal methods

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

(of a liquid) to produce a lot of small bubbles and make a continuous sound like a long 's'

soft and loose, lacking firmness, especially of flesh or muscle

soft and weak; not firm or hard

A piece of cloth with a special coloured design on it that may be the symbol of a particular country or organization, or may have a particular meaning

A tall pole on which a flag is raised and flown.

(of an action considered wrong or immoral) conspicuously or obviously offensive.

A tool used for threshing grain, consisting of a wooden handle with a freely swinging stick or bar attached to it.

a natural ability or talent for doing something well

Strong criticism or opposition.

(of a person or their behavior) tending to attract attention because of their exuberance, confidence, and stylishness.

Easily set on fire; capable of burning quickly and easily.

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

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

A sudden, clear memory of a past event or a scene in a film, novel, etc. that shows such an event.

to display (something) ostentatiously, especially in order to provoke envy or admiration or to show defiance.

without any imperfections or defects; perfect.

a plant with blue flowers, grown for its stem that is used to make thread and its seeds that are used to make linseed oil

of the pale yellow color of dressed flax

a small patch of color or light

lasting for a very short time

To bend a joint or limb, or to tighten a muscle.

to burn or shine with an unsteady light that goes on and off quickly

A person or thing that flies, especially a pilot or an air passenger.

(of a person, especially a woman) frivolous, irresponsible, and prone to sudden changes of mood or interest; capricious.

(of a material or object) easily damaged or broken; weak and insubstantial.

To make a sudden, small movement because of pain or fear.

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

not showing a serious or respectful attitude

to behave as if you are sexually attracted to someone, in a playful or not very serious way

to move lightly and quickly from one place or thing to another

to beat someone severely with a whip or stick as a punishment

a gate that can be opened or closed to control the flow of water, especially in a dam or lock.

a large, powerful electric lamp used to light up a wide area, especially for sports events or in a theater.

To fall, move, or hang in a heavy, loose, and uncontrolled way.

Soft and hanging or moving loosely.

Consisting of flowers or decorated with pictures or patterns of flowers.

having a red or flushed complexion.

a person who sells and arranges cut flowers and plants

to struggle or move with difficulty, especially in water, mud, or a deep soft substance

to refuse to obey or respect a rule, law, or person in authority, often in an open or scornful way.

The quality or state of being able to flow easily, like a liquid.

A surprising and unexpected piece of good luck or success.

to fail an exam, course, or task

a sudden, brief period of activity, excitement, or confusion

A state of continuous movement, change, or instability.

a small sheet of paper or leaflet giving information or advertising something.

a blank page at the beginning or end of a book, especially one fixed to the inside of the cover.

a heavy wheel in a machine that helps to keep it running smoothly by storing kinetic energy and maintaining a constant speed.

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

An old-fashioned person who is resistant to change or new ideas.

A minor weakness or eccentricity in a person's character.

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

To force someone to accept something that is not wanted

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

A folded cover or holder for organizing loose papers.

The traditional stories, customs, and beliefs of a community, passed through the generations by word of mouth.

To handle or touch gently, lovingly, or erotically.

A set of type of a particular size and design.

so simple, reliable, or well-designed that it cannot be misused or fail.

a low hill at the base of a mountain or mountain range.

a place where you can safely put your foot when climbing

free to go or travel wherever you want because you have no responsibilities or commitments

a male servant in a house, especially one in uniform who answers the door and serves at table.

The skillful use of the feet, especially in sports such as boxing, dancing, or soccer.

To search widely for food or provisions.

A sudden attack or movement into enemy territory, especially to obtain something; a raid.

To refrain or hold back from doing something, especially with patience or self-control.

Having a frightening or threatening appearance.

a handheld, hinged instrument used for grasping and holding objects, typically used in surgery or for delicate tasks.

done by or involving the use of physical force

To have a feeling that something bad is going to happen.

a strong feeling that something bad is going to happen

The open area in front of a large building or petrol station.

The most important or leading position in a movement, activity, or field.

To go before or precede in time, place, or order.

the part of a view, picture, or scene that is nearest to and in front of the observer.

Knowledge of something before it happens or exists; advance awareness.

relating to or used in the scientific methods used for investigating crimes

A person or thing that comes before and signals the approach of another.

to show or indicate something, typically something bad, that will happen in the future.

The part of a shore between the high-water and low-water marks, or between the water and cultivated or developed land.

To prevent or delay something by taking action first.

A person who is in charge of managing and protecting a forest.

an experience that allows you to know in advance what something will be like

Careful consideration of what will be necessary or may happen in the future.

to warn someone about a problem or danger before it happens

To lose or be forced to give up something as a penalty for a mistake, failure, or breach of law or agreement.

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

completely unhappy or hopeless

relating to a person's development, especially during childhood and adolescence.

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

The act or process of creating or preparing something carefully, especially a plan, theory, or product.

To have sexual intercourse between people not married to each other.

To leave someone, especially when you have a responsibility to stay with them.

A thing at which someone excels; a strong point or special talent.

Direct and outspoken; straightforward in manner or speech.

immediately; without delay.

to make a place stronger against attack, especially by building high walls or other defenses.

happening by chance, especially a lucky chance that brings a good result

offensive or disgusting because of decay or dirt

A source of a desirable quality or commodity; a fountainhead.

(typically of children) irritable and quarrelsome.

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

A formal permission granted by a company to sell its goods or services in a particular area using its name.

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

relating to or like a brother or brothers; brotherly.

involving, done by, or obtained through deception, typically for personal or financial gain.

Filled with or likely to result in (something undesirable)

To cause a fabric, rope, or thread to become worn and begin to separate into loose threads.

A person, animal, or plant that is unusual or abnormal in appearance or behavior.

A small, light brown spot on a person's skin, especially on the face, caused by exposure to the sun.