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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 115 个可用词条。

insular

adj

relating to or from an island.

[ˈɪnsələr]

insulate

v

To protect something by covering it with a material that prevents electricity, heat, or sound from passing through.

[ˈɪnsəleɪt]

insuperable

adj

(of a difficulty or obstacle) impossible to overcome.

[ɪnˈsuːpərəb(ə)l]

insurgent

n

a person who fights against the government or an established authority in their own country

[ɪnˈsɜːrdʒənt]

insurrection

n

a violent uprising against an authority or government.

[ˌɪnsəˈrɛkʃ(ə)n]

intake

n

The process of taking something in, especially food, air, or an information.

[ˈɪnteɪk]

intangible

adj

unable to be touched or grasped; not having physical presence

[ɪnˈtændʒəbl]

integer

n

a whole number, not a fraction; a number that is not a mixed number

[ˈɪn.t̬ə.dʒɚ]

intelligible

adj

able to be understood; clear enough to be heard or read.

[ɪnˈtɛlɪdʒəb(ə)l]

intercession

n

The action of intervening on behalf of another.

[ˌɪntərˈseʃən]

interface

n

A point where two systems, subjects, organizations, etc. meet and interact.

[ˈɪntərfeɪs]

interject

v

to say something suddenly or forcefully that interrupts someone else

[ˌɪntərˈdʒekt]

interjection

n

A word or phrase that is used to express a sudden emotion or reaction, such as surprise, pleasure, or pain, and is often used alone.

[ˌɪntərˈdʒekʃn]

interlock

v

To fit or be fitted together firmly so that parts cannot move separately.

[ˌɪn.t̬ɚˈlɑːk]

interlocutor

n

a person who takes part in a conversation or dialogue.

[ˌɪntərˈlɑːkjətər]

interloper

n

A person who becomes involved in a place or situation where they are not wanted or are considered not to belong.

[ˈɪntərloʊpər]

interlude

n

a short period of time between the parts of a play, concert, etc.

[ˈɪntərluːd]

intermediary

n

A 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.

[ˌɪntərˈmiːdieri]

interment

n

The act of burying a dead body; burial.

[ɪnˈtɜːrmənt]

interminable

adj

Seeming to last forever; having no end or limit.

[ɪnˈtɜːrmɪnəbl̩]

intermingle

v

(of two or more things) to mix together or be mixed together

[ˌɪntərˈmɪŋɡl̩]

intermittent

adj

Stopping and starting repeatedly with periods in between; not continuous.

[ˌɪntərˈmɪtnt]

intern

n

A student or recent graduate, especially in a professional field like medicine or business, who works for a period of time to gain practical experience.

[ˈɪnˌtɜːrn]

interplay

n

the way in which two or more things or people affect each other

[ˈɪntərpleɪ]

interpose

v

to place or insert between one thing and another

[ˌɪntərˈpoʊz]

interrogate

v

To ask someone a lot of questions for a long time in order to get information, sometimes using threats.

[ɪnˈtɛrəɡeɪt]

intersperse

v

To put things of one kind in various places among things of another kind.

[ˌɪntərˈspɜːrs]

intestinal

adj

Relating to or occurring in the intestines.

[ɪnˈtɛstɪnəl]

intimacy

n

a state of having a close personal relationship with someone

[ˈɪn.tə.mə.si]

intimidate

v

To frighten or threaten someone, usually in order to persuade them to do something against their will.

[ɪnˈtɪmɪdeɪt]

intoxicant

n

a substance that causes intoxication, especially an alcoholic drink or a drug.

[ɪnˈtɑːksɪkənt]

intoxicate

v

To cause someone to lose control of their faculties or behavior, typically by alcohol or a drug.

[ɪnˈtɑːksɪkeɪt]

intractable

adj

Very difficult to control, manage, or solve

[ɪnˈtræktəbl̩]

intransigent

adj

refusing to change your opinions or behavior in a way that would be helpful to others

[ɪnˈtrænsɪdʒənt]

intransitive

adj

Describing a verb that does not take a direct object.

[ɪnˈtrænsətɪv]

intrepid

adj

showing no fear of dangerous or difficult situations; very brave.

[ɪnˈtrɛpɪd]

intricacy

n

the quality of having many small parts or details that are arranged in a complicated way

[ˈɪn.trɪ.kə.si]

intrigue

v

to make someone very interested and want to know more about something

[ɪnˈtriːɡ]

intriguing

adj

arousing one's curiosity or interest; fascinating.

[ɪnˈtriːɡɪŋ]

intrinsic

adj

belonging to the essential nature of a thing; inherent.

[ɪnˈtrɪnzɪk]

introvert

n

A person who is shy, quiet, and prefers to spend time alone rather than with other people.

[ˈɪntrəvɜːrt]

intrusive

adj

tending to intrude, especially where one is not welcome or invited.

[ɪnˈtruːsɪv]

intuition

n

the ability to understand or know something immediately, without conscious reasoning or proof.

[ˌɪntuˈɪʃn]

intuitive

adj

Understood or known immediately without conscious reasoning.

[ɪnˈtuːɪtɪv]

inundate

v

to cover an area of land with a large amount of water; to flood.

[ˈɪn.ʌn.deɪt]

invalidate

v

to make something no longer legally or officially acceptable

[ɪnˈvælɪdeɪt]

inveterate

adj

(of a person) having a particular habit, activity, or interest that is long-established and unlikely to change

[ɪnˈvetərət]

invidious

adj

(of an action or situation) likely to cause resentment or anger in others because it is seen as unfair.

[ɪnˈvɪd.i.əs]

invigilate

v

To watch people who are taking an examination to make sure that they have no extra help and that they do not cheat.

[ɪnˈvɪdʒɪleɪt]

invigorate

v

to give life, energy, or strength to someone or something; to make someone feel more lively and healthy.

[ɪnˈvɪɡəreɪt]

invincible

adj

impossible to defeat or overcome; unconquerable.

[ɪnˈvɪnsəbl̩]

invocation

n

The act of calling upon a deity, spirit, etc., for help, inspiration, or support.

[ˌɪnvəˈkeɪʃn]

invoice

n

a list of goods sent or services provided, with a statement of the sum due for these; a bill.

[ˈɪnvɔɪs]

invoke

v

to cite or appeal to (someone or something) as an authority for an action or in support of an argument.

[ɪnˈvoʊk]

involuntary

adj

done without conscious control or intention

[ɪnˈvɑːlənteri]

invulnerable

adj

impossible to harm or damage

[ɪnˈvʌlnərəbl̩]

iodide

n

A compound of iodine with another element or group, especially a salt of the anion I⁻.

[ˈaɪədaɪd]

iodine

n

A dark grey chemical element that is used in medicine and photography, and is found in small amounts in sea water.

[ˈaɪədaɪn]

ion

n

An atom or molecule that has gained or lost one or more electrons, resulting in a net positive or negative electrical charge.

[ˈaɪən]

irascible

adj

Easily angered; having a quick temper.

[ɪˈræs.ə.bəl]

iris

n

The colored part around the pupil of the eye that controls the amount of light entering it.

[ˈaɪrɪs]

irk

v

To annoy or irritate someone.

[ɜːrk]

irksome

adj

causing annoyance or boredom; tiresome.

[ˈɜːrksəm]

irradiate

v

to send out rays of light or heat; to shine.

[ɪˈreɪdieɪt]

irreconcilable

adj

impossible to find agreement between or with; impossible to bring into harmony.

[ɪˌrekənˈsaɪləbl]

irreducible

adj

not able to be reduced or simplified

[ˌɪrɪˈduːsəbl]

irreparable

adj

(of damage, loss, or injury) impossible to rectify or repair.

[ɪˈrepərəbl]

irrepressible

adj

not capable of being controlled or restrained

[ˌɪrɪˈpresəbl]

irrespective

adj

Not taking something into account; regardless of.

[ˌɪrɪˈspektɪv]

irretrievable

adj

not able to be retrieved, recovered, or corrected.

[ˌɪrɪˈtriːvəbl]

irreverent

adj

showing a lack of respect for people or things that are generally taken seriously

[ɪˈrev.ɚ.ənt]

irreversible

adj

not able to be undone or altered; permanent.

[ˌɪrɪˈvɜːrsəbl]

irrevocable

adj

not able to be changed, reversed, or recovered; final.

[ɪˈrevəkəbl̩]

irritant

n

a substance that causes slight inflammation or other discomfort to the body.

[ˈɪrɪtənt]

irruption

n

A sudden, violent, or forcible entry or invasion.

[ɪˈrʌpʃn]

isotope

n

any 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.

[ˈaɪ.sə.toʊp]

issuance

n

the act of officially making something available or giving something out.

[ˈɪʃuəns]

itch

n

An uncomfortable feeling on your skin that makes you want to rub or scratch it.

[ɪtʃ]

itinerant

adj

traveling from place to place, especially for work

[aɪˈtɪnərənt]

itinerary

n

A detailed plan or route of a journey.

[aɪˈtɪnəreri]

ivy

n

a climbing plant with dark green shiny leaves, often seen growing on walls and trees.

[ˈaɪvi]

jab

v

to push something with a sudden, quick movement, especially with a pointed object

[dʒæb]

jack-in-the-box

n

A toy consisting of a box with a figure of a man on a spring inside that jumps out when the lid is opened.

[ˈdʒæk ɪn ðə ˌbɑːks]

jack-of-all-trades

n

a person who can do many different types of work, but who may not be an expert in any of them

[ˌdʒæk əv ɔːl ˈtreɪdz]

jagged

adj

Having a sharp, uneven edge or surface with rough points.

[ˈdʒæɡɪd]

jargon

n

Special words or expressions used by a profession or group that are difficult for others to understand.

[ˈdʒɑːrɡən]

javelin

n

a light spear thrown in a competitive sport or as a weapon.

[ˈdʒæv.lɪn]

jaywalk

v

To cross a street in an illegal, careless, or unsafe way, especially by not using a designated crosswalk.

[ˈdʒeɪ.wɑːk]

jeer

v

To laugh or shout insults at someone to show you have no respect for them.

[dʒɪr]

jellyfish

n

a sea animal with a soft, transparent body and long tentacles that can give a painful sting.

[ˈdʒel.i.fɪʃ]

jeopardize

v

to put something such as a plan or system in danger of being harmed or damaged

[ˈdʒep.ɚ.daɪz]

jerky

adj

Moving in sudden, sharp, and uneven ways; not smooth

[ˈdʒɝː.ki]

jest

n

A thing said or done for amusement; a joke.

[dʒest]

jetty

n

A structure built out into the water to protect a harbor or coast from currents or tides or to provide a landing place for boats.

[ˈdʒɛdi]

jigsaw

n

A picture stuck onto wood or cardboard and cut into numerous interlocking pieces that form a puzzle when reassembled.

[ˈdʒɪɡ.sɑː]

jingle

v

To make a light, ringing sound like small pieces of metal hitting together.

[ˈdʒɪŋɡl]

jocular

adj

characterized by joking or good humor; humorous or playful.

[ˈdʒɑːkjələr]

jog

v

to run at a slow, steady pace, especially for exercise

[dʒɑːɡ]

jolt

v

to cause something or someone to move suddenly and violently

[dʒoʊlt]

jostle

v

to push or knock against someone in a crowd, especially in a rough way.

[ˈdʒɑːs(ə)l]

joystick

n

a 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

[ˈdʒɔɪstɪk]

jubilant

adj

feeling or expressing great happiness and triumph.

[ˈdʒuːbɪlənt]

judicious

adj

Having, showing, or done with good judgment or sense.

[dʒuːˈdɪʃəs]

juggle

v

To keep several objects in the air at the same time by catching and throwing them quickly.

[ˈdʒʌɡl]

jumble

v

To mix things together in a confused or untidy way.

[ˈdʒʌmbl]

jumbo

adj

extremely large; enormous

[ˈdʒʌm.boʊ]

juncture

n

A particular point in time or stage in a series of events.

[ˈdʒʌŋktʃər]

jurisdiction

n

the official power to make legal decisions and judgments.

[ˌdʒʊrɪsˈdɪkʃn]

juror

n

A member of a jury in a court of law.

[ˈdʒʊrər]

juvenile

adj

relating to young people or animals

[ˈdʒuːvənəl]

juxtapose

v

to place different things side by side in order to compare or contrast them, or to create an interesting effect.

[ˌdʒʌk.stəˈpoʊz]

keel

n

The long piece of wood or steel along the bottom of a ship that supports the whole structure.

[kiːl]

kennel

n

A small shelter for a dog or cat.

[ˈkenl]

kernel

n

The inner, softer part of a seed, fruit stone, or nut.

[ˈkɜːrnəl]

kickoff

n

The start of a game of soccer or American football, when a player kicks the ball.

[ˈkɪkɔːf]
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