英语专业八级词表

drawn by hand without the use of guiding instruments or measurements

working for different companies on particular jobs rather than being permanently employed by one company

to ride a bicycle without pedalling, especially downhill.

a large ship or aircraft designed to carry goods in bulk.

involving a lot of excited movement or activity; wild, frantic, or frenzied.

Wildly excited or uncontrolled.

a state of uncontrolled excitement or wild behavior.

a painting done rapidly in watercolour on wet plaster on a wall or ceiling, so that the colours penetrate the plaster and become fixed as it dries.

To be constantly or visibly worried or anxious.

anxious and complaining; unable to relax

very cold in temperature

A strip of cloth with many folds in it that is attached to something as a decoration.

to move in a lively, playful way by jumping, skipping, or dancing

to waste time, money, or energy on something unimportant or in small amounts

behavior that is silly or not serious, especially when such behavior is not suitable

not having any serious purpose or value; silly and trivial.

(of hair) forming a mass of small, tight, stiff curls

a woman's or girl's dress.

a person who is trained and equipped to work underwater for military or salvage purposes, especially using scuba gear.

to play and move about in a cheerful, lively, and energetic way

The front part of a building or a piece of land, especially the part that faces a road or river.

Relating to or forming the front part of something.

Injury to body tissues, especially the fingers, toes, or nose, caused by exposure to extreme cold.

a mass of small bubbles in liquid caused by agitation, fermentation, or salivating.

the successful completion or realization of a plan, project, or goal.

to cook something in hot fat or oil

to make someone confused and unable to think clearly, especially by giving them alcohol

a soft, rich, creamy sweet made of sugar, butter, and milk or cream.

A person who is running away or hiding, especially from the law or any form of danger or oppression.

having all the characteristics of something; fully developed

Having the standard or complete length; not shortened or abridged.

To use your hands in an awkward way when you are trying to do something or find something.

Relating to a rope or cable, especially its tension.

A state of great fear or panic

having a strong, earthy, and often unpleasant smell.

to fold or roll something such as a sail, flag, or umbrella and fasten it to something else

Having an inner layer or trim made from animal fur.

the furniture, curtains, carpets, and other objects in a room or building that make it suitable for living or working in

A person who prepares, repairs, or sells furs and fur garments.

a long, narrow trench made in the ground by a plow, especially for planting seeds or for irrigation.

attempting to avoid notice or attention, typically because of guilt or a belief that discovery would lead to trouble; secretive.

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

the quality of being incapable of producing any useful result; pointlessness or uselessness.

having or involving very modern technology or design

A covering of short, soft, light hairs or fibers

having a soft, fluffy, or indistinct texture or appearance.

to speak quickly and in a way that is difficult to understand

The triangular upper part of a wall at the end of a ridged roof.

To put something over or into someone's mouth to stop them from speaking or making noise.

the state or feeling of being happy and full of fun

A special public celebration or entertainment.

brave, especially in a very difficult or dangerous situation

to shock or excite someone into taking action

A clever action or remark that is intended to give someone an advantage, often involving some risk.

To stare with one's mouth open wide, especially in amazement or wonder.

A wreath or chain of flowers, leaves, or other material, worn on the head or hung as a decoration.

Relating to the stomach.

Inflammation of the lining of the stomach.

a standard measure or scale of measurement

(of a person) looking very thin, especially because of illness, hunger, or worry

a newspaper; an official journal containing lists of government notices and appointments

A metal case containing the gears of a vehicle or machine.

To produce or create something.

Having the power or function of generating, originating, producing, or reproducing.

Relating to a whole group or class; not specific or unique.

The beginning or origin of something.

Friendly and cheerful.

polite, refined, or respectable, often in an exaggerated or affected way.

polite and refined manners or behaviour, especially associated with high social class.

to begin to grow or develop; to sprout, as from a seed or spore.

To make movements with your hands and arms to express something or to emphasize what you are saying.

Causing great horror or fear; frightful

To speak rapidly and unintelligibly, often due to fear, excitement, or illness.

speech or writing that is meaningless and difficult to understand; nonsense.

A small ape with long, strong arms and no tail, that lives in the forests of Southeast Asia.

having or causing a feeling of spinning around and being unable to balance; dizzy

The respiratory organ of a fish and other aquatic animals.

A trick or device intended to attract attention, publicity, or trade, rather than for any real value or purpose.

a large iron or steel beam or compound structure used for building bridges and the framework of large buildings.

A piece of women's underwear worn around the waist and hips to shape the body.

Relating to or produced by ice, especially the ice age

A man trained to fight with weapons against other men or wild animals in an arena in ancient Rome for public entertainment.

To fit or cover with glass.

To collect information or material gradually and with difficulty from various sources.

Great delight, especially from one's own good fortune or another's misfortune.

To show in an annoying way that you are proud of your own success or happy about someone else's failure.

A smooth, shiny surface or appearance.

A list of difficult, technical, or specialized words with their definitions, often placed at the back of a book.

Looking or feeling sad and gloomy.

A person who eats and drinks excessively or voraciously.

(of a tree or its branches) knobbly, rough, and twisted, especially with age.

to eat something quickly and often noisily

To look with wide open eyes, often because of surprise, amazement, or fear.

Something attractive or desirable, especially something nice to eat.

A narrow valley between hills or mountains, typically with steep rocky walls and a stream running through it.

The teachings of Jesus Christ as recorded in the first four books of the New Testament.

Words or drawings, often humorous or political, scratched, scribbled, or sprayed on a wall or other surface in a public place.

The act of joining a cut part of one plant onto another plant so that they grow together as one.

the quality of being magnificent, impressive, or grand in appearance or style.

seeming very impressive or trying to seem very impressive, but not really possible or practical

Consisting of or appearing to consist of small grains or particles.

A very small piece or grain of a solid substance.

To struggle or fight physically, especially at close quarters.

to rub food against a grater in order to cut it into small pieces

to please or satisfy someone

done or given freely, without reason or cause

A loose mixture of small stones and coarse sand, often used for paths and roads.

to be attracted to or move towards something or someone

(of a person) fond of company; sociable.

A pattern of straight lines that cross each other to form squares

a feeling of having been treated unfairly

(of something bad) very severe or serious

to complain about something in an annoying way

Causing horror or disgust; gruesome.

strange and unpleasant, especially in a way that is frightening or ridiculous

a firm foundation in the basic principles of a subject or skill.

a small group of trees, typically without undergrowth.