英语专业八级词表

Relating to time as opposed to eternity.

a strong band or cord of tissue that connects a muscle to a bone.

A principle or belief, especially one of the main principles of a religion or philosophy.

a singing voice between baritone and alto or countertenor, or a singer with this voice.

relating to tension; capable of being stretched or drawn out.

not certain or fixed; provisional

Very weak or slight; not substantial or strong.

The period of time when someone holds an important job, especially a political or academic position

slightly warm; lukewarm.

A hard, reddish-brown baked clay used for making pots, tiles, and sculptures.

a particular type of land, especially when considered in relation to its physical features or suitability for an activity.

Relating to the Earth or land, as opposed to air or water.

using few words, sometimes in a way that seems rude or unfriendly

A person who has made a will, especially one who has died leaving a valid will.

a rope or chain used to tie an animal to a post or to restrict its movement

Relating to or based on a text.

A roof covering made of straw, reeds, or similar plant material.

An archaic or dialectal form of 'you', used as the singular object of a verb or preposition.

Relating to or constituting a theme or topic.

A statement or idea that can be proved to be true by reasoning.

relating to the treatment of disease or injury

In that place, document, or thing.

to that, that, or it.

Immediately or shortly after that event or action.

Immediately following or as a result of that; with that.

A device for measuring temperature, consisting of two wires of different metals joined at both ends. One junction is placed where the temperature is to be measured, and a voltage generated by the temperature difference between the two junctions is measured.

the branch of physical science that deals with the relations between heat and other forms of energy (such as mechanical, electrical, or chemical energy) and the conversion of one into another.

Relating to or using nuclear reactions that occur only at very high temperatures, especially those involving the fusion of light nuclei.

A dense group of bushes or small trees

A wild plant with prickly leaves and stems, and purple, yellow, or white flowers.

(of cloth, clothing, etc.) very thin and in poor condition because it has been used or worn a lot

three times

To beat or sound with a strong, regular rhythm, especially in a way that is noticeable or painful.

to choke or strangle someone.

The amount of material or items passing through a system or process.

a dull, heavy sound made by an object falling or hitting something

a violent person, especially a criminal

to hit something with a heavy, dull sound

a single loud crash of thunder.

extremely loud and powerful, like thunder

An archaic or dialectal form of the possessive adjective "your" (singular), used before a word beginning with a consonant sound.

A large gland in the neck that produces hormones which control growth and metabolism.

a jeweled ornamental band or semicircle worn by women on formal occasions as a headdress.

a temporary stoppage or slowing of activity, especially in traffic or business

To cause something to slope or lean to one side.

happening or done at exactly the right time

Dry, flammable material, such as wood or grass, used for lighting a fire.

To add a slight amount of a color, feeling, or quality to something.

to feel a slight prickling or stinging sensation on the skin

to make small changes to something in an attempt to repair or improve it, often in a way that is not very skillful or organized.

having a thin, metallic, and unpleasant sound

a small amount of a particular colour

a long, angry speech of criticism or accusation.

A person or thing of very great strength, size, or achievement.

of exceptional strength, size, or power.

relating to tones in music or in the voice

a tool with two long parts that are joined at one end, used for picking up and holding things.

a medicinal substance taken to give a feeling of vigour or well-being.

A person who describes and maps the physical features of a place or region in detail.

very hot and dry

the action of twisting or the state of being twisted, especially of one end of an object relative to the other.

the main part of the human body, not including the head, arms, or legs; trunk.

relating to a system of government that is centralized and dictatorial and requires complete subservience to the state.

A political system where the state holds total authority over society and seeks to control all aspects of public and private life.

To move in an unsteady way from side to side as if you are about to fall

To try to persuade people to buy your goods or services, especially in an aggressive or direct way.

A large area of land

(of a person or animal) easy to control or deal with; docile

an actor who specializes in tragic roles.

a particular quality in someone's character

To step heavily on something or someone, causing damage or injury.

a state in which someone seems to be asleep but is aware of what is said to them, for example if they are hypnotized

to be or go beyond the usual limits of something

relating to a spiritual or non-physical realm beyond ordinary experience.

to make a written or typed copy of spoken material.

To change the appearance of someone or something very much, especially in a spiritual or beautiful way.

to transfer (blood, saline, etc.) from one container or person into the circulatory system of another.

Lasting for only a short time; temporary or impermanent.

Lasting only for a short time; not permanent.

allowing light to pass through but not transparent; semi-transparent.

the action of changing or the state of being changed into another form.

to change or alter in form, appearance, or nature, especially to a higher form.

(of a secret or unknown fact) become known.

to change the order or position of two or more things.

The action or process of moving something from one place or context to another.

a severe emotional shock and pain caused by an extremely upsetting experience

To travel or move across or through an area.

a fishing boat used for trawling.

behavior that involves betraying someone's trust, especially by deceiving them.

a formal, systematic written work on a particular subject.

Three times as much or as many; triple.

to make a long and difficult journey, especially on foot

a slight shaking movement or sound, especially one caused by a sudden strong emotion or by an earthquake

to enter someone's land or property without their permission.

A framework consisting of a horizontal beam supported by two pairs of sloping legs, used in pairs to support a flat surface such as a tabletop, bridge, or platform.

a river or stream that flows into a larger river or lake.

to make a short, high, repeated sound like that of a bird or a musical instrument.

a group of three related novels, plays, films, etc.

A small, inexpensive ornament or piece of jewelry.

a three-legged stand for supporting a camera or other equipment.

A person who goes on a short journey or excursion for pleasure.

unimportant details or pieces of information

to defeat an opponent easily and by a large amount

an agreement between enemies or opponents to stop fighting or arguing for a certain period of time.

to walk slowly or with heavy steps, especially because you are tired or carrying something heavy

a playing card of the suit chosen to rank above the others, which can win a trick where a card of a different suit has been led

to move slowly and heavily, especially on wheels, often with a rolling sound.

difficult to deal with and making you feel annoyed or upset

A test of someone's ability to perform, especially for a place on a sports team or in a play.

a large, low-pitched brass musical instrument with a long, coiled tube and a flared bell, played with a mouthpiece.

Having the shape or form of a tube.

A bunch of short strands of grass, hair, thread, etc., held or growing together at the base.

a brightly colored spring flower with a cup-shaped blossom.

involving a lot of change, confusion, excitement, or violence.

(of a liquid) cloudy, opaque, or thick with suspended matter.

a machine or engine that uses a wheel or blades that are turned by the pressure of water, air, or gas to produce power.

a large, flat, diamond-shaped edible sea fish with both eyes on the upper side of its body.

a state of great disturbance, confusion, or uncertainty.