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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 117 个可用词条。

relent

v

To finally agree to do something after refusing or to become less severe, harsh, or strict.

[rɪˈlɛnt]

relentless

adj

continuing in a severe or extreme way; never stopping or becoming less intense

[rɪˈlentləs]

relinquish

v

to voluntarily give up or let go of something, such as a right, claim, or possession.

[rɪˈlɪŋkwɪʃ]

relish

n

Great enjoyment or pleasure derived from something.

[ˈrel.ɪʃ]

remedial

adj

intended to correct or improve something, especially skills that are not good enough

[rɪˈmiːdiəl]

remembrance

n

The act of remembering and showing respect for someone who has died or something in the past.

[rɪˈmembrəns]

reminiscent

adj

tending to remind you of someone or something else

[ˌremɪˈnɪsnt]

remission

n

A temporary period during which a serious illness improves or seems to stop

[rɪˈmɪʃn]

remit

v

To send money as payment

[rɪˈmɪt, ˈriːmɪt]

remittance

n

A sum of money sent, especially by mail or electronic transfer, in payment for goods or services or as a gift.

[rɪˈmɪt(ə)ns]

remnant

n

A small remaining quantity of something.

[ˈrɛmnənt]

remorse

n

A deep feeling of sadness and regret for something wrong that one has done.

[rɪˈmɔːrs]

remorseful

adj

Feeling deep regret or guilt for a wrong committed.

[rɪˈmɔːrsf(ə)l]

remorseless

adj

showing no pity or feeling of sorrow for the suffering of others; merciless

[rɪˈmɔːrsləs]

remunerate

v

To pay someone for work or services.

[rɪˈmjuːnəreɪt]

remuneration

n

Payment for work or services.

[rɪˌmjuːnəˈreɪʃn]

rend

v

To tear something apart violently or with great force.

[rɛnd]

rendezvous

n

A meeting at an agreed time and place.

[ˈrɑːndeɪvuː]

rendition

n

A performance of a piece of music, a role in a play, etc.

[rɛnˈdɪʃən]

renegade

n

a person who deserts and betrays an organization, country, or set of principles.

[ˈrɛnɪɡeɪd]

renown

n

the state of being famous and respected for a particular quality, skill, or achievement.

[rɪˈnaʊn]

renunciation

n

The formal rejection of something, typically a belief, claim, or course of action.

[rɪˌnʌnsiˈeɪʃn]

reparation

n

The act of making amends for a wrong or injury, often through compensation.

[ˌrɛpəˈreɪʃən]

repellent

adj

Causing disgust or distaste; repulsive.

[rɪˈpɛlənt]

repentance

n

the act of showing that you are sorry for something wrong you have done

[rɪˈpentəns]

repercussion

n

an unintended and usually negative consequence or effect of an action or event.

[ˌriːpərˈkʌʃn]

repertoire

n

the collection of plays, songs, pieces of music, etc., that a performer or company knows and can perform

[ˈrep.ɚ.twɑːr]

repine

v

To feel or express sadness, discontent, or longing; to fret or complain.

[rɪˈpaɪn]

replenish

v

to make something full or complete again by replacing what has been used or is missing.

[rɪˈplenɪʃ]

replica

n

An exact copy or model of something, especially one on a smaller scale than the original.

[ˈrɛplɪkə]

replicate

v

To make an exact copy of something.

[ˈreplɪˌkeɪt]

repository

n

a place, room, or container where things are stored

[rɪˈpɑːzɪtɔːri]

repress

v

to not allow something, especially a feeling, to be expressed

[rɪˈprɛs]

repression

n

The act of using force or authority to control people and prevent them from protesting or rebelling.

[rɪˈprɛʃn]

repressive

adj

(Of a government, system, or person) using force to control people and restrict their freedom or development.

[rɪˈprɛsɪv]

reprimand

v

to express sharp disapproval or criticism of someone because of their behavior or actions.

[ˈreprɪmænd]

reprisal

n

an act of retaliation, especially one committed by one country against another during a conflict.

[rɪˈpraɪzəl]

reprove

v

to express disapproval of someone's behavior; to criticize or correct someone, usually in a gentle or kind way.

[rɪˈpruːv]

repudiate

v

To refuse to accept or be associated with something; to reject it as untrue or unjust.

[rɪˈpjuː.di.eɪt]

repugnant

adj

extremely unpleasant or offensive

[rɪˈpʌɡnənt]

repulse

v

To drive back or repel an attack or attacker.

[rɪˈpʌls]

repulsion

n

A feeling of strong dislike or disgust; revulsion.

[rɪˈpʌlʃn]

repulsive

adj

causing a strong feeling of dislike or disgust; very unpleasant

[rɪˈpʌlsɪv]

reputable

adj

having a good reputation; respected and trusted

[ˈrepjətəbl̩]

repute

n

The opinion generally held of someone or something; reputation.

[rɪˈpjuːt]

requiem

n

A Christian religious ceremony for a dead person, especially a Mass.

[ˈrɛk.wi.əm]

requisite

adj

necessary for a particular purpose

[ˈrekwɪzɪt]

requisition

n

an official order laying claim to the use of property or materials.

[ˌrɛkwɪˈzɪʃ(ə)n]

reservist

n

A member of a military reserve force.

[rɪˈzɜːrvɪst]

reshape

v

To change the shape or structure of something.

[ˌriːˈʃeɪp]

reshuffle

v

To shuffle something again, especially a pack of cards.

[ˌriːˈʃʌf.əl]

resigned

adj

Having accepted something unpleasant that one cannot change

[rɪˈzaɪnd]

resilience

n

the ability of a substance or object to spring back into shape; elasticity.

[rɪˈzɪl.jəns]

resin

n

A sticky substance produced by some plants and trees, especially pine trees, that becomes yellow and hard after it is collected.

[ˈrɛzən]

resinous

adj

having the qualities of or containing resin

[ˈrɛzɪnəs]

resounding

adj

(of a sound) loud and echoing

[rɪˈzaʊndɪŋ]

respectability

n

the quality or state of being considered socially acceptable and of good character

[rɪˌspɛktəˈbɪlɪti]

respite

n

a short period of rest or relief from something difficult or unpleasant

[ˈrɛspɪt]

resplendent

adj

shining brilliantly; characterized by a glowing or dazzling splendor.

[rɪˈsplen.dənt]

restful

adj

Having a quiet and soothing quality that makes you feel relaxed and peaceful.

[ˈrɛstf(ə)l]

restitution

n

the act of giving back something that was lost or stolen to its owner.

[ˌrestɪˈtuːʃn]

resultant

adj

occurring or produced as a result or consequence of something.

[rɪˈzʌltənt]

resumption

n

the act of beginning something again after a pause or interruption

[rɪˈzʌmpʃn]

resurgent

adj

becoming active, popular, or successful again after a period of quiet or decline

[rɪˈsɜːrdʒənt]

resurrect

v

to bring someone back to life after they have died

[ˌrez.əˈrekt]

resurrection

n

The act of rising from the dead or returning to life.

[ˌrɛzəˈrɛkʃ(ə)n]

resuscitation

n

The act of reviving someone from unconsciousness or apparent death, especially by medical intervention.

[rɪˌsʌsɪˈteɪʃn]

retainer

n

A fee paid in advance to someone, especially a lawyer, to secure their services when required.

[rɪˈteɪnər]

retaliate

v

To do something harmful or unpleasant to someone because they have done something harmful or unpleasant to you.

[rɪˈtæl.i.eɪt]

retard

v

To make something slower or happen later; to delay the progress or development of something.

[rɪˈtɑːrd]

retention

n

The act of keeping something or the state of being kept.

[rɪˈtɛnʃ(ə)n]

reticent

adj

unwilling to speak about your thoughts or feelings; reserved

[ˈret̬.ə.sənt]

retribution

n

Punishment inflicted on someone as vengeance for a wrong or criminal act.

[ˌretrɪˈbjuːʃn]

retrievable

adj

Able to be retrieved or recovered.

[rɪˈtriːvəbl]

retrieval

n

the process of getting something back, especially from a place where it is stored

[rɪˈtriːvəl]

retrieve

v

to get or bring something back from somewhere

[rɪˈtriːv]

retrospect

n

a view or consideration of past events

[ˈretrəspekt]

retrospective

adj

looking back on or dealing with past events or situations

[ˌretrəˈspektɪv]

revamp

v

To change or improve the appearance, structure, or condition of something; to renovate or revise.

[ˌriːˈvæmp]

revel

v

To take great pleasure or delight in something.

[ˈrevl]

revere

v

To feel or show deep respect and admiration for someone or something, especially of a sacred or exalted nature.

[rɪˈvɪr]

reverence

n

a feeling of profound respect and admiration mixed with awe or fear.

[ˈrevərəns]

reverend

adj

(used as a title or form of address for members of the christian clergy)

[ˈrevərənd]

reverent

adj

feeling or showing deep and solemn respect.

[ˈrevərənt]

reverie

n

a state of being pleasantly lost in one's thoughts; a daydream.

[ˈrevəri]

reversion

n

a return to a previous state, practice, or belief.

[rɪˈvɜːrʒn]

revert

v

to return to a previous state, condition, or subject

[rɪˈvɜːrt]

revoke

v

to officially cancel the effect of a decision, law, or document so that it no longer has any legal force

[rɪˈvoʊk]

revulsion

n

A strong feeling of disgust and disapproval

[rɪˈvʌlʃn]

rhinoceros

n

a large, thick-skinned animal of africa and asia with one or two horns on its nose

[raɪˈnɑːsərəs]

ribald

adj

Referring to humor or language that is coarse, vulgar, or irreverent in a humorous way.

[ˈrɪb.əld]

rickets

n

A disease of children caused by a lack of vitamin D, calcium, or phosphate, characterized by softening and deformity of the bones.

[ˈrɪkɪts]

rickety

adj

(of a structure or piece of equipment) poorly made and likely to collapse or break

[ˈrɪkɪti]

rickshaw

n

a small, light vehicle with two wheels that is pulled by one person on foot or riding a bicycle, used especially in parts of Asia for carrying passengers.

[ˈrɪk.ʃɑː]

rift

n

A crack, split, or break in something

[rɪft]

rig

v

To arrange or control something in a dishonest or unfair way for a particular purpose.

[rɪɡ]

righteous

adj

morally good; acting in a way that is considered morally right or justifiable.

[ˈraɪtʃəs]

rigorous

adj

extremely thorough and careful

[ˈrɪɡərəs]

rind

n

The thick, hard outer layer or skin of particular fruits and foods, such as oranges, lemons, or cheese.

[raɪnd]

rink

n

A large, flat, enclosed area of ice for skating, hockey, or curling.

[rɪŋk]

rinse

v

to wash something with clean water only, not using soap

[rɪns]

rip-roaring

adj

Full of energy, excitement, or noisy fun; boisterous.

[ˈrɪp ˌrɔrɪŋ]

rivet

n

a short metal pin or bolt for holding together two pieces of metal or other thick material, its headless end being beaten out or pressed down when in place.

[ˈrɪvɪt]

roach

n

a cockroach, an insect with a flat, oval body and long antennae, often considered a pest.

[roʊtʃ]

robust

adj

strong and healthy; vigorous.

[roʊˈbʌst]

rocker

n

a curved piece of wood or metal on the bottom of a chair or cradle that allows it to move backwards and forwards.

[ˈrɑːkər]

rodent

n

A type of small mammal with sharp front teeth used for gnawing, such as a rat, mouse, squirrel, or beaver.

[ˈroʊdnt]

rodeo

n

A public performance or competition in which cowboys show their skills at riding wild horses and catching cattle with ropes.

[ˈroʊdioʊ]

rookie

n

A person who is new to and has little experience in an activity, job, or situation, especially a sport or the military.

[ˈrʊki]

roost

n

a place where birds, especially domestic fowl, regularly settle to rest or sleep

[ruːst]

rooster

n

An adult male chicken.

[ˈruːstər]

rosette

n

a rose-shaped ornament, typically made of ribbon or carved stone, often awarded as a prize or used as a symbol.

[roʊˈzet]

rostrum

n

A small raised platform that a person stands on to be seen by an audience, for example when making a speech or conducting an orchestra.

[ˈrɑːstrəm]

rota

n

a list of people's names and the times when they are required to do a particular job or duty

[ˈroʊtə]

rotor

n

a part of a machine that spins around, especially the rotating assembly in an electric motor, turbine, or helicopter.

[ˈroʊtər]

rouge

n

A red powder or cream used for colouring the cheeks or lips.

[ruːʒ]

roughen

v

to become rough or make something rough

[ˈrʌfn̩]
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