Exam word list
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。 共 3,984 个词,本页显示 115 个可用词条。
insular
adjrelating to or from an island.
insulate
vTo protect something by covering it with a material that prevents electricity, heat, or sound from passing through.
insuperable
adj(of a difficulty or obstacle) impossible to overcome.
insurgent
na person who fights against the government or an established authority in their own country
insurrection
na violent uprising against an authority or government.
intake
nThe process of taking something in, especially food, air, or an information.
intangible
adjunable to be touched or grasped; not having physical presence
integer
na whole number, not a fraction; a number that is not a mixed number
intelligible
adjable to be understood; clear enough to be heard or read.
intercession
nThe action of intervening on behalf of another.
interface
nA point where two systems, subjects, organizations, etc. meet and interact.
interject
vto say something suddenly or forcefully that interrupts someone else
interjection
nA word or phrase that is used to express a sudden emotion or reaction, such as surprise, pleasure, or pain, and is often used alone.
interlock
vTo fit or be fitted together firmly so that parts cannot move separately.
interlocutor
na person who takes part in a conversation or dialogue.
interloper
nA person who becomes involved in a place or situation where they are not wanted or are considered not to belong.
interlude
na short period of time between the parts of a play, concert, etc.
intermediary
nA person or organization that helps to arrange agreements or communication between two other people, groups, or countries who are unwilling or unable to deal directly with each other.
interment
nThe act of burying a dead body; burial.
interminable
adjSeeming to last forever; having no end or limit.
intermingle
v(of two or more things) to mix together or be mixed together
intermittent
adjStopping and starting repeatedly with periods in between; not continuous.
intern
nA student or recent graduate, especially in a professional field like medicine or business, who works for a period of time to gain practical experience.
interplay
nthe way in which two or more things or people affect each other
interpose
vto place or insert between one thing and another
interrogate
vTo ask someone a lot of questions for a long time in order to get information, sometimes using threats.
intersperse
vTo put things of one kind in various places among things of another kind.
intestinal
adjRelating to or occurring in the intestines.
intimacy
na state of having a close personal relationship with someone
intimidate
vTo frighten or threaten someone, usually in order to persuade them to do something against their will.
intoxicant
na substance that causes intoxication, especially an alcoholic drink or a drug.
intoxicate
vTo cause someone to lose control of their faculties or behavior, typically by alcohol or a drug.
intractable
adjVery difficult to control, manage, or solve
intransigent
adjrefusing to change your opinions or behavior in a way that would be helpful to others
intransitive
adjDescribing a verb that does not take a direct object.
intrepid
adjshowing no fear of dangerous or difficult situations; very brave.
intricacy
nthe quality of having many small parts or details that are arranged in a complicated way
intrigue
vto make someone very interested and want to know more about something
intriguing
adjarousing one's curiosity or interest; fascinating.
intrinsic
adjbelonging to the essential nature of a thing; inherent.
introvert
nA person who is shy, quiet, and prefers to spend time alone rather than with other people.
intrusive
adjtending to intrude, especially where one is not welcome or invited.
intuition
nthe ability to understand or know something immediately, without conscious reasoning or proof.
intuitive
adjUnderstood or known immediately without conscious reasoning.
inundate
vto cover an area of land with a large amount of water; to flood.
invalidate
vto make something no longer legally or officially acceptable
inveterate
adj(of a person) having a particular habit, activity, or interest that is long-established and unlikely to change
invidious
adj(of an action or situation) likely to cause resentment or anger in others because it is seen as unfair.
invigilate
vTo watch people who are taking an examination to make sure that they have no extra help and that they do not cheat.
invigorate
vto give life, energy, or strength to someone or something; to make someone feel more lively and healthy.
invincible
adjimpossible to defeat or overcome; unconquerable.
invocation
nThe act of calling upon a deity, spirit, etc., for help, inspiration, or support.
invoice
na list of goods sent or services provided, with a statement of the sum due for these; a bill.
invoke
vto cite or appeal to (someone or something) as an authority for an action or in support of an argument.
involuntary
adjdone without conscious control or intention
invulnerable
adjimpossible to harm or damage
iodide
nA compound of iodine with another element or group, especially a salt of the anion I⁻.
iodine
nA dark grey chemical element that is used in medicine and photography, and is found in small amounts in sea water.
ion
nAn atom or molecule that has gained or lost one or more electrons, resulting in a net positive or negative electrical charge.
irascible
adjEasily angered; having a quick temper.
iris
nThe colored part around the pupil of the eye that controls the amount of light entering it.
irk
vTo annoy or irritate someone.
irksome
adjcausing annoyance or boredom; tiresome.
irradiate
vto send out rays of light or heat; to shine.
irreconcilable
adjimpossible to find agreement between or with; impossible to bring into harmony.
irreducible
adjnot able to be reduced or simplified
irreparable
adj(of damage, loss, or injury) impossible to rectify or repair.
irrepressible
adjnot capable of being controlled or restrained
irrespective
adjNot taking something into account; regardless of.
irretrievable
adjnot able to be retrieved, recovered, or corrected.
irreverent
adjshowing a lack of respect for people or things that are generally taken seriously
irreversible
adjnot able to be undone or altered; permanent.
irrevocable
adjnot able to be changed, reversed, or recovered; final.
irritant
na substance that causes slight inflammation or other discomfort to the body.
irruption
nA sudden, violent, or forcible entry or invasion.
isotope
nany of two or more forms of the same chemical element that have equal numbers of protons but different numbers of neutrons in their nuclei, and hence differ in relative atomic mass but not in chemical properties.
issuance
nthe act of officially making something available or giving something out.
itch
nAn uncomfortable feeling on your skin that makes you want to rub or scratch it.
itinerant
adjtraveling from place to place, especially for work
itinerary
nA detailed plan or route of a journey.
ivy
na climbing plant with dark green shiny leaves, often seen growing on walls and trees.
jab
vto push something with a sudden, quick movement, especially with a pointed object
jack-in-the-box
nA toy consisting of a box with a figure of a man on a spring inside that jumps out when the lid is opened.
jack-of-all-trades
na person who can do many different types of work, but who may not be an expert in any of them
jagged
adjHaving a sharp, uneven edge or surface with rough points.
jargon
nSpecial words or expressions used by a profession or group that are difficult for others to understand.
javelin
na light spear thrown in a competitive sport or as a weapon.
jaywalk
vTo cross a street in an illegal, careless, or unsafe way, especially by not using a designated crosswalk.
jeer
vTo laugh or shout insults at someone to show you have no respect for them.
jellyfish
na sea animal with a soft, transparent body and long tentacles that can give a painful sting.
jeopardize
vto put something such as a plan or system in danger of being harmed or damaged
jerky
adjMoving in sudden, sharp, and uneven ways; not smooth
jest
nA thing said or done for amusement; a joke.
jetty
nA structure built out into the water to protect a harbor or coast from currents or tides or to provide a landing place for boats.
jigsaw
nA picture stuck onto wood or cardboard and cut into numerous interlocking pieces that form a puzzle when reassembled.
jingle
vTo make a light, ringing sound like small pieces of metal hitting together.
jocular
adjcharacterized by joking or good humor; humorous or playful.
jog
vto run at a slow, steady pace, especially for exercise
jolt
vto cause something or someone to move suddenly and violently
jostle
vto push or knock against someone in a crowd, especially in a rough way.
joystick
na lever that can be moved in several directions to control the movement of an image on a computer or television screen, especially in computer games
jubilant
adjfeeling or expressing great happiness and triumph.
judicious
adjHaving, showing, or done with good judgment or sense.
juggle
vTo keep several objects in the air at the same time by catching and throwing them quickly.
jumble
vTo mix things together in a confused or untidy way.
jumbo
adjextremely large; enormous
juncture
nA particular point in time or stage in a series of events.
jurisdiction
nthe official power to make legal decisions and judgments.
juror
nA member of a jury in a court of law.
juvenile
adjrelating to young people or animals
juxtapose
vto place different things side by side in order to compare or contrast them, or to create an interesting effect.
keel
nThe long piece of wood or steel along the bottom of a ship that supports the whole structure.
kennel
nA small shelter for a dog or cat.
kernel
nThe inner, softer part of a seed, fruit stone, or nut.
kickoff
nThe start of a game of soccer or American football, when a player kicks the ball.