英语专业八级词表

a valuable object that has belonged to the same family for several generations.

A very light, colorless, and non-reactive gas that is a chemical element (symbol He), used in balloons, airships, and as a coolant.

A tiller or wheel for steering a ship or boat.

the level of the lower edge of a piece of clothing such as a skirt or dress

A highly poisonous plant with small white flowers and finely divided leaves.

A medical condition, usually inherited, in which the blood does not clot normally, leading to excessive bleeding even from minor injuries.

a severe and often uncontrolled loss of blood from a blood vessel.

A swollen blood vessel in or around the anus and lower rectum, often causing discomfort or bleeding.

A tall plant of the nettle family, cultivated for its fibrous stems which are used to make rope, fabric, and its seeds which are used for oil.

From this time onward; starting from now.

A loyal and trusted supporter or follower, especially one who obeys orders without question, often for a powerful or unscrupulous person.

(of a man) excessively controlled by or submissive to his wife or female partner.

a serious disease of the liver that causes fever and makes the skin yellow.

an animal that eats only plants

feeding on plants

from this time onward; in the future.

by this means or action; as a result of this statement or document.

the passing on of physical or mental characteristics genetically from one generation to another.

in this document, statement, or matter

until this time; before now

A belief or opinion that is against the official or accepted beliefs of a religion, especially Christianity.

A person who holds beliefs or opinions that are contrary to the official or orthodox teachings of a religion or group.

Holding an opinion or belief that contradicts established religious teaching, especially Christian doctrine.

used in formal writing to say that a document is being sent together with the letter or message you are writing.

completely sealed, especially against the escape or entry of air.

A secluded residence or private retreat, especially one used by a hermit.

Holding opinions or beliefs that are different from the official or commonly accepted ones, especially in religion.

Consisting of parts or members that are very different from one another.

To cut or shape something, especially wood or stone, with a heavy tool such as an axe.

The period of a person's or thing's greatest success, popularity, or vigor.

a pause or gap in a sequence, series, or process.

(of some animals) to spend the winter in a state like deep sleep

a sudden, involuntary spasm of the diaphragm and throat, causing a sharp intake of breath that is stopped by the sudden closing of the vocal cords, producing a characteristic sound.

a place where someone goes to be alone or to hide from other people

Having rigidly traditional or narrow attitudes, resistant to change.

arranged in a system where people or things are ranked one above the other according to status or authority.

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

interested in serious art, literature, or ideas, and often considered to be superior or intellectual

A tall chair for a young child to sit in at mealtimes, typically having a tray and long legs.

A title used when speaking to or about a member of the royal family, especially a prince or princess.

extremely funny and causing loud laughter.

a small hill or mound.

The handle of a weapon or tool, especially a sword, dagger, or knife.

An Indo-Aryan language that is the official language of India.

furthest back; last.

Understanding of a situation or event only after it has happened.

Relating to Spain or to Spanish-speaking countries, especially those of Latin America.

to make a sharp sound like a long 's', often to show disapproval or anger

excessively theatrical or dramatic in character or style.

to or toward this place

A structure where bees live, especially a beehive

to collect and store large amounts of something secretly

a large board on the outside of a building or at the side of the road, used for displaying advertisements.

very old and familiar and therefore not interesting or funny

an act intended to trick or deceive people, often by making them believe something false

to walk with difficulty, taking short, unsteady steps, often because of an injury.

A mischievous or evil spirit; a goblin.

to spend time socially with someone, especially someone who is rich, famous, or of high social status

A V-shaped open container on a pole, used for carrying bricks, mortar, or other building materials on the shoulder.

a large cask or barrel, especially one with a capacity of 52.5 imperial gallons (about 238 litres) used for beer or wine.

Something that is owned, such as land, property, or shares in a company.

the state or quality of being holy; sacredness.

a type of bush or small tree with shiny, dark green leaves that have sharp points and bright red berries in winter, often used as a christmas decoration

A great or complete destruction, especially by fire.

a three-dimensional image formed by the interference of light beams from a laser or other coherent light source.

A leather case for carrying a handgun or other weapon, typically worn on a belt or under the arm.

special honor or respect shown publicly.

A practitioner of homeopathy, a system of alternative medicine that treats patients with very small doses of substances that in larger amounts would produce symptoms of the disease itself.

A house, especially a farmhouse, and the surrounding land owned and used by one family

Having a comfortable, familiar, and welcoming atmosphere, like a home.

the crime of killing another person

A sermon or speech giving moral advice, especially one that is long and dull.

Relating to the ability to return to a place of origin or a target.

The quality or state of being all the same or all of the same kind.

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

Sexually or romantically attracted to people of one's own sex.

a structure of hexagonal wax cells made by honey bees to store honey and eggs.

to make a short, loud sound, especially with the horn of a car.

to deceive or trick someone.

a violent young troublemaker, typically one of a gang.

used to express joy, approval, or encouragement.

to make the sound that an owl makes

A container, typically funnel-shaped, from which solid materials can be discharged into a receptacle below.

A large, moving crowd of people.

A chemical substance produced in the body that controls and regulates the activity of certain cells or organs.

A large wasp that can give a severe sting, typically living in nests made of papery material.

A forecast of a person's future based on the relative positions of the stars and planets at the time of their birth, often published in a newspaper or magazine.

extremely unpleasant, horrifying, or terrible

Extremely unpleasant, disagreeable, or offensive.

causing or likely to cause horror; extremely shocking or frightening.

rough, noisy, and boisterous play or behavior.

a u-shaped piece of iron that is nailed to the bottom of a horse's hoof to protect it.

resembling or characteristic of a horse

the art or practice of garden cultivation and management.

Stockings, socks, and tights collectively.

a home providing care for people who are very ill and are dying

a place or situation where a lot of a particular activity, especially something bad or unwanted, is happening or might develop

Having a passionate, excitable, or impetuous nature.

a person who owns or manages a hotel

With great speed or urgency; in a hurry.

a person who acts too quickly or rashly, especially when angry or excited.

a heated building, typically made of glass, used for growing plants in a controlled environment.

In an excited, angry, or intense manner.

A flat, heated metal surface, often part of a stove or a separate portable appliance, used for cooking food or keeping it warm.

Unable to leave one's house, typically due to illness or disability.