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 116 个可用词条。
misappropriate
vTo take or use (something, especially money) dishonestly for your own use.
misbehave
vTo behave badly or in an unacceptable way.
miscarriage
nThe process of giving birth to a baby before it is able to survive, especially before the 24th week of pregnancy.
miscellaneous
adjconsisting of many different kinds of things that are not connected and do not easily form a group
misconduct
nUnacceptable or improper behavior, especially by a professional person or someone in a position of authority.
misfit
na person whose behavior or attitude sets them apart from others in an uncomfortably conspicuous way.
misgiving
nA feeling of doubt, distrust, or worry about what may happen or about whether something is right.
misplace
vTo put something in the wrong location and lose it, often temporarily.
mitigate
vTo make something less severe, harmful, or painful.
mitten
nA type of glove that has one section for the thumb and a single larger section for the other four fingers.
moat
nA deep, wide ditch, usually filled with water, that surrounds a castle, fort, or town to protect it from attack.
mobilise
vto organize people or resources for a particular purpose, especially for military action or a social campaign.
mockery
nBehaviour or speech that makes fun of someone or something in a cruel or derisive way.
modular
adjDesigned with standardized units or dimensions for flexibility and variety in use.
module
nA unit or independent component of a larger system, often designed for flexibility or standardization.
molest
vTo harm or threaten someone, especially a child, by touching them in a sexual way.
mollify
vto make someone feel less angry or upset
momentary
adjlasting for a very short time; brief
momentous
adj(of a decision, event, or change) of great importance or significance, especially in its bearing on the future.
momentum
nthe quantity of motion of a moving body, measured as a product of its mass and velocity.
mongrel
nA dog of no definable type or breed, especially one resulting from uncontrolled or accidental breeding.
monochrome
adjHaving or using only one color or shades of one color.
monogamy
nThe practice or state of being married to only one person at a time.
monolingual
adjUsing or speaking only one language.
monolith
na large single upright block of stone, especially one shaped into or serving as a pillar or monument.
monotone
adj(of a sound or voice) unchanging in pitch; without variation or inflection.
monotony
nlack of variety and interest; tedious repetition and routine.
monsoon
nA seasonal wind in South and Southeast Asia, blowing from the southwest in summer (bringing rain) and from the northeast in winter.
montage
nThe process or technique of selecting, editing, and piecing together separate sections of film, photographs, music, or text to form a continuous whole.
monumental
adjextremely great, important, or large
mope
vto be sad and to do nothing, especially because you are unhappy or disappointed
morbid
adjshowing an unhealthy interest in unpleasant subjects, especially death and disease.
mores
nThe fixed morally binding customs of a particular group.
moribund
adj(of a person) at the point of death
morphine
nA powerful drug made from opium, used in medicine to reduce severe pain.
mortality
nthe state of being human and not living forever
mortar
nA mixture of sand, water, and cement or lime used in building to hold bricks or stones together.
mortgage
na legal agreement by which a bank or similar organization lends you money to buy a house, etc., and you pay the money back over a particular number of years; the sum of money that you borrow.
mortuary
nA building or room where dead bodies are kept before a funeral or cremation.
mosaic
na picture or pattern produced by arranging together small colored pieces of hard material, such as stone, tile, or glass.
motif
na design or pattern used as a decorative element, especially one that is repeated.
motionless
adjnot moving; completely still
motley
adjconsisting of many different types, people, or things that do not seem to belong together
mound
nA small hill or a pile of earth, stones, or other material.
mousse
na light, creamy dessert made by mixing a flavored substance with cream and egg whites and then chilling it
movable
adjAble to be moved from one place or position.
muck
nwet, sticky dirt or mud, especially of an unpleasant kind.
muddle
vTo bring into a disordered or confusing state.
muffin
na small, round cake that is usually sweet and may contain fruit, nuts, or chocolate chips.
multilateral
adjInvolving three or more parties, especially governments or organizations.
multitude
na large number of people or things
mumble
vTo speak or say something in a quiet and unclear way that is difficult to understand.
mummy
nA dead body that has been preserved from decay, especially by being treated with special substances before being wrapped in cloth, as was done in ancient Egypt.
mumps
nAn infectious disease that causes painful swelling of the glands at the sides of the face and neck.
mundane
adjLacking interest or excitement; dull.
municipality
na city, town, or other district that has its own local government.
munitions
nMilitary weapons, ammunition, equipment, and stores.
mural
na painting or other work of art executed directly on a wall.
muse
vTo think about something carefully and for a long time, often in a dreamy or abstracted way.
musk
na strong-smelling, reddish-brown substance secreted by a gland of the male musk deer, used in the making of perfume.
muster
vto bring a group of people, especially soldiers, together in one place.
mutant
nan organism or cell that has undergone a change in its genetic material, resulting in a new characteristic.
mutilate
vto damage severely, especially by violently removing a part.
muzzle
nThe projecting part of an animal's face, including the nose and mouth.
myriad
nAn extremely large number of people or things.
mystic
adjrelating to mysticism or religious mysteries; having a spiritual significance that transcends human understanding.
mythology
na collection of myths, especially one belonging to a particular religious or cultural tradition.
nab
vTo catch or seize someone, especially a criminal
nag
vTo annoy or irritate someone by constantly complaining or asking them to do something.
namesake
nA person or thing that has the same name as another.
nape
nThe back part of the neck.
narcissus
nA type of plant that grows from a bulb and has white or yellow flowers with a central trumpet-shaped part, for example a daffodil.
nasal
adjRelating to the nose.
nautical
adjRelating to sailors, ships, or navigation.
navel
nThe small hollow or raised area in the middle of a person's stomach, left after the umbilical cord is cut at birth.
Nazism
nThe political principles and practices of the Nazi party, involving dictatorship, extreme nationalism, racism (especially antisemitism), and the suppression of opposition.
nebulous
adjnot clear, exact, or definite; vague or hazy in form or concept.
necessitate
vTo make something necessary as a result or requirement.
nectar
nThe sweet liquid that flowers produce and that bees and other insects collect.
negate
vTo cause something to be ineffective; to nullify.
negligent
adjFailing to take proper care over something
negligible
adjso small or unimportant as to be not worth considering; insignificant.
negotiable
adjAble to be changed or agreed upon through discussion.
neoclassical
adjrelating to a revival of a classical style, especially in art, architecture, or music, from the late 18th to the 19th century.
neon
na chemical element that is a gas with no colour or smell, does not react with other chemicals, and shines red when an electric current passes through it
nestle
vTo settle or lie comfortably within or against something.
neural
adjrelating to a nerve or the nervous system
neurological
adjRelating to the nervous system or the study of the nervous system.
neurosis
nA mental and emotional disorder that involves distress and anxiety but does not include losing touch with reality.
neurotic
adjRelating to or suffering from a neurosis; abnormally sensitive, obsessive, or anxious.
neutralise
vTo stop something from having an effect, often by creating an opposite effect.
newsreel
nA short film showing recent news events, formerly shown in cinemas before the main film.
nib
nthe pointed metal part of a pen, through which the ink flows.
nibble
vto eat something by taking very small bites
nicely
advin a pleasant, agreeable, or attractive manner
niche
nA specialized segment of the market for a particular kind of product or service.
nicotine
nA toxic, addictive chemical found in tobacco plants.
nigger
nA deeply offensive and racist term used to refer to a Black person.
nigh
adjNear in space, time, or relationship
nimble
adjquick and light in movement or action; agile
nip
vto pinch, squeeze, or bite sharply
nipple
nThe small raised, darker area in the center of a person's breast, through which a baby can suck milk.
nirvana
n(in buddhism) a state in which the individual self is extinguished and all suffering and desire are ended, leading to perfect peace and happiness.
nitrate
na salt or ester of nitric acid, containing the anion no₃⁻ or the group –no₃.
node
nA point in a network or diagram at which lines or pathways intersect or branch.
nomad
nA member of a people who move from place to place to find pasture for their animals
nomadic
adjWandering from place to place; having no permanent home.
nominal
adj(of a sum of money or charge) very small; far less than the normal value or cost.
nominee
na person who is officially suggested for a position, duty, or prize
nonchalant
adjfeeling or appearing casually calm and relaxed; not displaying anxiety, interest, or enthusiasm.
nonetheless
advin spite of that; nevertheless
nonstop
adjcontinuing without any pauses or interruptions
Nordic
adjRelating to Scandinavia, its people, languages, or cultures.
norm
nA standard or pattern, especially of social behavior, that is typical or expected.
nostalgia
na sentimental longing or wistful affection for a period in the past.
nostalgic
adjfeeling a sentimental longing or wistful affection for a period in the past.