英语专业八级词表

a thick, soft, wet substance, often considered unpleasant

covered in or having the unpleasant, wet, sticky quality of slime

to move somewhere quietly and cautiously, especially because you are ashamed or do not want to be seen

a long, narrow cut or opening.

to move smoothly over a surface, like a snake, in a twisting way

a small, thin, sharp piece of something that has broken off a larger piece.

(of a liquid) to spill or flow over the edge of a container, especially in a messy way.

to stand, sit, or walk with your shoulders bent forward and your head low so that you look lazy and tired

Definition 1: a small, soft creature with a slimy body, no shell, and two pairs of feelers, that moves very slowly and often eats garden plants.

To fall or sink suddenly and heavily

to pronounce words in a way that is unclear so that they run into each other, often because one is drunk or tired.

a semi-liquid mixture, typically of fine particles of a solid substance (such as cement, coal, or manure) suspended in water or another liquid.

to kill someone by covering their face so that they cannot breathe

showing too much pride or satisfaction in oneself or one's achievements in a way that is annoying to others.

An unexpected or hidden obstacle or drawback.

a trap for catching birds or animals, typically one that uses a noose of wire or cord.

(of an animal) to make a deep, angry sound and show the teeth, especially as a warning or threat.

to sniff repeatedly, especially because you are crying or have a cold

to laugh in a quiet, unpleasant, and often unkind way, especially at something rude or at someone's problems or mistakes.

A wading bird with a long straight bill, found in marshy areas.

a person who shoots at someone from a hidden place at long range.

to cry and sniff in a weak or complaining way.

behaving in an unfriendly way because you think you are better than other people

a short tube that allows a swimmer to breathe while face down in the water.

to make a sudden loud noise through the nose, especially to show anger, amusement, or contempt

The long nose and mouth area of an animal such as a pig or a dog.

to insult someone by ignoring them or behaving rudely towards them

to extinguish a candle flame, typically by pinching or smothering it.

the state of being sober, especially not being drunk.

A piece of grass-covered surface soil held together by matted roots; turf.

(of food) unpleasantly wet and soft

comfort or consolation in a time of distress or sadness.

the quality of being serious and formal

an act of speaking one's thoughts aloud when by oneself or regardless of any hearers, especially in a play.

The state of having enough money to pay all your debts.

Having enough money to pay all the money that is owed.

Dark or dull in colour or tone

a system for detecting objects under water by sending out sound waves and measuring the time they take to return

a piece of music for one instrument or for one instrument and a piano, usually with three or four movements

a person who uses clever but false arguments, intended to deceive.

the highest singing voice of a woman or young boy

involving immoral or dishonest behavior, especially for money

a sudden attack made from a place that is being defended, especially by soldiers

To make the motions of attack and defense with the fists and arms; to box, especially for practice.

in a restricted or economical manner; using or giving very little of something.

a sudden uncontrolled and often painful tightening of a muscle

happening suddenly for short periods of time; not regular or continuous

A large number of similar things coming in quick succession

Relating to the position, area, and size of things in space.

To scatter or fall in small drops or particles, especially of a liquid.

A small spot or patch of color, especially one that is part of a pattern.

A band of colors, as seen in a rainbow, produced by separation of the components of light by their different degrees of refraction.

to flow out of something in a fast and forceful stream

a thin rod on a spinning wheel or in a machine, around which thread twists as it is spun

a person who makes thread by spinning

A tall, pointed structure on top of a building, especially a church tower.

the quality or state of being concerned with religion or the human spirit.

an organ near the stomach that produces and cleans blood cells and was once thought to be the source of feelings such as anger

to speak in a quick and confused way, making short soft spitting sounds, especially because you are angry or embarrassed

A ghost or a frightening supernatural figure.

happening at irregular intervals; not continuous or steady

a very small cell produced by some plants, fungi, and some other organisms, that can develop into a new individual.

to send out a liquid, or flames, air, etc., or to be sent out from something in a fast stream

To sit, lie, or fall with one's arms and legs spread out in a relaxed or awkward way.

to run or go at top speed for a short distance

not being what it purports to be; false or fake.

to argue noisily about something that is not very important

(of a place) extremely dirty and unpleasant, especially as a result of poverty or neglect

a sudden violent gust of wind or a localized storm, especially one bringing rain, snow, or sleet.

the state of being extremely dirty and unpleasant, especially as a result of poverty or neglect

to press something into a flat shape, often damaging it

(of a bird) to make a loud, harsh cry

to make a short, high-pitched sound or cry

to make a long, high-pitched cry or noise

Easily nauseated or disgusted, especially by unpleasant sights, smells, or ideas.

to look at something with your eyes partly closed in order to see better

A man of high social standing who owns and lives on an estate in a rural area, especially the chief landowner in such an area.

to make twisting movements of the body, especially because of feeling uncomfortable, embarrassed, or nervous

to force a liquid out of something in a thin, fast stream

(of music) played with each note short, separate, and distinct

An adult male deer, especially a male red deer.

serious, dull, and old-fashioned in behavior or appearance

A situation in a game of chess in which a player cannot make any move which is allowed by the rules, so that the game ends without a winner.

To follow a person or animal in a secret and often threatening way

an adult male horse, especially one kept for breeding.

Loyal, reliable, and hard-working

The physical or mental energy and strength that allows you to do something for a long time

a sudden, panicked rush of a number of horses, cattle, or other animals.

The way in which someone stands, especially when playing a sport or preparing to do something

The position, status, or reputation that someone or something has in the eyes of others.

a group of lines that form a unit in a poem or song.

The side of a ship or aircraft that is on the right when you are looking towards the front.

The state of being a very famous performer, especially in films, music, or sport.

complete, extreme, and very clear, often in an unpleasant way

having a dignified, unhurried, and grand manner or appearance

the action of moving or acting in a secret or hidden way to avoid being noticed.

in a careful and quiet way, in order to avoid being noticed

resembling or having the qualities of steel, especially in hardness, strength, or color

(of a slope, hill, etc.) rising or falling at a sharp angle; almost vertical.

A fixed idea or image that many people have of a particular type of person or thing, but which is often not true in reality.

to make something completely clean and free from bacteria.

any of a large class of organic compounds with a characteristic molecular structure containing four rings of carbon atoms, including many hormones, alkaloids, and vitamins.

a medical instrument that a doctor uses to listen to someone's heart or breathing

A set of steps or a structure that allows people to climb over a fence or wall, especially in the countryside.

A substance that makes you feel more awake and gives you more energy.

to be very economical or sparing, especially with money or time

A fixed regular sum paid as a salary or allowance to someone, especially a clergyman, teacher, or official.

to state clearly and firmly that something must be done, or how it must be done

a metal, wooden, or leather loop attached to a saddle for a rider's foot to provide support while mounting and riding.

enduring pain or hardship without showing feelings or complaining.

Enduring pain or hardship without showing feelings or complaining.

to add fuel to a fire, furnace, or other source of heat to make it burn more strongly

an instance of stopping or being stopped; an interruption or halt.

to pack or store something away in a neat, careful, or safe place.

to sit, stand, or walk with the legs wide apart, especially so that one leg is on either side of something.

To move or spread out in a scattered, irregular, or untidy way, often lagging behind others.

showing the effects of worry, tension, or tiredness