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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 118 个可用词条。

velocity

n

The speed of something in a given direction.

[vəˈlɑːsəti]

venerable

adj

accorded a great deal of respect, especially because of age, wisdom, or character.

[ˈvenərəbl]

venerate

v

to regard with great respect or reverence

[ˈvɛnəˌreɪt]

venereal

adj

relating to or resulting from sexual intercourse

[vəˈnɪriəl]

vengeance

n

the act of punishing or harming someone in return for what they have done to you, your family, or your friends

[ˈvendʒəns]

vengeful

adj

Desiring to harm someone in return for a perceived injury or wrong; showing a strong desire for revenge.

[ˈvendʒf(ə)l]

venison

n

The meat of a deer, used as food.

[ˈven.ɪ.sən]

venom

n

A poisonous substance secreted by animals such as snakes, spiders, or scorpions and typically injected into prey or aggressors by biting or stinging.

[ˈvɛnəm]

venomous

adj

(of an animal, especially a snake) producing venom capable of injecting it by biting or stinging.

[ˈvɛnəməs]

ventral

adj

Relating to the underside or abdomen of an animal; on or towards the lower surface.

[ˈvɛntrəl]

ventricle

n

a hollow part or cavity in an organ, especially one of the two main chambers of the heart that pump blood.

[ˈven.trɪ.kəl]

ventricular

adj

Relating to or being a ventricle, especially of the heart or brain.

[venˈtrɪkjələr]

verbatim

adv

In exactly the same words as were used originally.

[vərˈbeɪt̬əm]

verdure

n

The fresh, green colour of growing vegetation.

[ˈvɜːrdʒər]

veritable

adj

Used to emphasize that someone or something is a very good or typical example of a particular quality or thing; true or genuine.

[ˈvɛrɪtəbl]

vermin

n

Small animals or insects that are harmful, annoying, or difficult to control, such as rats, mice, or cockroaches.

[ˈvɜːrmɪn]

vernacular

n

The language or dialect spoken by the ordinary people in a particular country or region.

[vərˈnækjələr]

vernal

adj

Relating to or occurring in the spring.

[ˈvɜːrnəl]

versatility

n

The quality of being able to adapt or be adapted to many different functions or activities.

[ˌvɜːr.səˈtɪl.ə.t̬i]

verse

n

writing that is arranged in short lines with a regular rhythm, often used in poetry

[vɜːrs]

vertebrate

adj

having a backbone or spinal column.

[ˈvɜːrtɪbrət]

vertex

n

The highest point; the top or apex.

[ˈvɜːrtɛks]

verve

n

Enthusiasm, vigor, or liveliness, especially in artistic or intellectual work.

[vɜːrv]

vestige

n

a small part or amount of something that remains when most of it no longer exists

[ˈvestɪdʒ]

vet

n

A person who is trained to give medical care and treatment to animals.

[vet]

vex

v

to annoy or worry someone

[vɛks]

vexation

n

the state of feeling annoyed, worried, and upset

[vekˈseɪʃn]

vexatious

adj

Causing or tending to cause annoyance, frustration, or worry.

[vekˈseɪʃəs]

viable

adj

capable of working, functioning, or developing adequately; feasible.

[ˈvaɪəbl̩]

vial

n

a very small glass bottle, typically used to hold liquid medicines or perfumes

[ˈvaɪəl]

vicarious

adj

Experienced in the imagination through the feelings or actions of another person.

[vaɪˈker.i.əs]

vicariously

adv

In a way that is experienced through the actions or feelings of another person

[vaɪˈker.i.əs.li]

vicinity

n

the area around or near a particular place

[vəˈsɪnəti]

victimize

v

To make someone a victim; to treat someone in an unfair or cruel way, especially by blaming or punishing them for something they did not do.

[ˈvɪktəˌmaɪz]

vie

v

To compete eagerly with someone in order to do or achieve something.

[vaɪ]

vigil

n

A period of staying awake, especially at night, in order to watch over someone who is ill, to pray, or to protest.

[ˈvɪdʒɪl]

vignette

n

a brief evocative description, account, or episode

[vɪnˈjɛt]

vile

adj

Extremely unpleasant or morally bad; wicked.

[vaɪl]

villainous

adj

extremely evil or wicked

[ˈvɪlənəs]

vindicate

v

to clear someone of blame or suspicion.

[ˈvɪn.də.keɪt]

vindictive

adj

having or showing a strong or unreasoning desire for revenge.

[vɪnˈdɪktɪv]

viola

n

a stringed musical instrument of the violin family, slightly larger than a violin and tuned a fifth lower.

[viˈoʊlə]

viral

adj

relating to or caused by a virus

[ˈvaɪrəl]

virile

adj

Having or characterized by strength, energy, and a strong sex drive, typically considered masculine.

[ˈvɪrəl]

virtuous

adj

having or showing high moral standards.

[ˈvɜːrtʃuəs]

virulent

adj

(of a disease or poison) extremely severe or harmful in its effects

[ˈvɪrjələnt]

visage

n

A person's face, or the expression on their face.

[ˈvɪz.ɪdʒ]

viscera

n

The large internal organs in the main cavities of the body, especially those in the abdomen, e.g. the intestines.

[ˈvɪsərə]

viscount

n

A British nobleman ranking above a baron and below an earl.

[ˈvaɪkaʊnt]

visitation

n

An official or formal visit, especially one for the purpose of inspection.

[ˌvɪz.əˈteɪ.ʃən]

vista

n

a beautiful view, especially one seen through a long, narrow opening such as between rows of trees or buildings.

[ˈvɪstə]

visualize

v

To form a mental image of something; to imagine.

[ˈvɪʒ.u.ə.laɪz]

vitalize

v

To give life, energy, or vitality to something; to make more lively or vigorous.

[ˈvaɪt̬əlaɪz]

vivacity

n

The quality of being attractively lively and animated.

[vɪˈvæs.ə.t̬i]

vocalist

n

a person who sings, especially with a group who play popular music

[ˈvoʊkəlɪst]

vocalization

n

The act or process of producing sound with the voice.

[ˌvoʊkələˈzeɪʃn]

vocally

adv

In a way that is expressed by speaking; using words or the voice.

[ˈvoʊkəli]

vodka

n

a strong, clear alcoholic drink, originally from Russia and Poland, made from grain such as wheat or rye.

[ˈvɑːdkə]

vogue

n

The prevailing fashion or style at a particular time.

[voʊɡ]

void

adj

Completely empty; not containing or filled with anything.

[vɔɪd]

volatile

adj

(of a substance) easily evaporated at normal temperatures.

[ˈvɑːlətl]

volatility

n

The quality or state of being likely to change suddenly and unexpectedly, especially in a financial or emotional context.

[ˌvɑː.ləˈtɪl.ə.t̬i]

volitional

adj

Relating to the use of one's own will in making a conscious choice or decision.

[voʊˈlɪʃənəl]

voluble

adj

speaking or spoken fluently, continuously, and at length

[ˈvɑːl.jə.bəl]

voluminous

adj

(of clothing or fabric) using a lot of cloth and having a full, flowing shape

[vəˈluːmɪnəs]

vortex

n

A mass of air or water that spins around very fast and pulls objects into its center.

[ˈvɔːrtɛks]

vulgarity

n

the quality of being crude, tasteless, or offensive, especially in relation to speech or behavior.

[vəlˈɡerəti]

vulture

n

a large bird that eats the flesh of dead animals

[ˈvʌltʃər]

waddle

v

to walk with short steps, swaying from side to side, like a duck.

[ˈwɑː.dl̩]

wade

v

to walk with effort through water, mud, or any other substance that makes walking difficult.

[weɪd]

wafer

n

a very thin, light, crisp biscuit, often sweetened.

[ˈweɪfər]

wag

v

To move or cause to move rapidly and repeatedly from side to side or up and down.

[wæɡ]

wail

v

to make a long, high cry, usually because of pain or sadness

[weɪl]

waistcoat

n

a close-fitting garment for the upper body, typically sleeveless and worn over a shirt and under a jacket, as part of a man's suit.

[ˈweɪs.koʊt]

waive

v

to choose not to demand something in a particular case, even though you have a legal or official right to do so

[weɪv]

wallow

v

(of a person or large animal) to lie or roll about slowly in deep mud or water

[ˈwɑːloʊ]

wand

n

A thin stick, especially one held by a magician or fairy when performing magic.

[wɑːnd]

wane

v

(of the moon) to have a progressively smaller part of its visible surface illuminated, so that it appears to decrease in size.

[weɪn]

wanton

adj

(of a cruel or violent action) deliberate and unprovoked

[ˈwɑːntən]

wares

n

Goods or commodities for sale.

[werz]

warp

v

to become bent or twisted, or to make something do this, usually because of damage by heat or water

[wɔːrp]

warranty

n

a written promise by a company to repair or replace a product if it develops a fault within a specific period of time.

[ˈwɔːrənti]

wary

adj

feeling or showing caution about possible dangers or problems.

[ˈweri]

watermark

n

a faint design made in some paper during manufacture that is visible when held against the light, identifying the maker.

[ˈwɔːtərmɑːrk]

watery

adj

containing or resembling too much water; thin and weak

[ˈwɔːtəri]

waver

v

to be or become unsteady or uncertain; to hesitate between choices or opinions

[ˈweɪvər]

wayward

adj

difficult to control or predict because of unusual or perverse behavior

[ˈweɪwərd]

wean

v

To accustom (a young mammal) to food other than its mother's milk.

[wiːn]

wedge

n

A piece of wood, metal, etc. with one thick end and one thin, pointed end that you drive between two objects or parts of an object to keep them still or to force them apart.

[wɛdʒ]

weighty

adj

having great weight; heavy

[ˈweɪti]

weird

adj

Very strange and unusual, unexpected, or not natural.

[wɪrd]

whack

v

To hit something very hard, making a loud sound.

[wæk]

whiff

n

a slight smell, carried on a current of air

[wɪf]

whimsical

adj

playfully quaint or fanciful, especially in an appealing and amusing way.

[ˈwɪmzɪkəl]

whirlwind

n

a very strong wind that moves very fast in a spinning movement and causes a lot of damage

[ˈwɜːrlwɪnd]

whisk

v

To move something or someone very quickly and lightly

[wɪsk]

whiten

v

to make something white or paler in color

[ˈwaɪt(ə)n]

whitewash

v

To paint a wall, fence, or other surface with whitewash.

[ˈwaɪt.wɑːʃ]

whizz

v

To move quickly through the air with a high, buzzing sound.

[wɪz]

whoop

v

To shout or call loudly and excitedly.

[wuːp]

wicked

adj

morally wrong and deliberately intending to hurt people; evil

[ˈwɪkɪd]

wicker

n

Flexible twigs, typically of willow, woven together to make items such as baskets and furniture.

[ˈwɪkər]

wield

v

To hold and use a weapon, tool, or piece of equipment.

[wiːld]

wiggle

v

to move with short, quick movements from side to side or up and down

[ˈwɪɡl̩]

wilt

v

(of a plant or flower) to become weak, bend over, and start to die, usually because it needs water or is too warm.

[wɪlt]

wily

adj

skilled at gaining an advantage, especially deceitfully; cunning.

[ˈwaɪ.li]

wince

v

To suddenly make an expression with your face that shows pain or embarrassment.

[wɪns]

windfall

n

A large amount of money that is won or received unexpectedly.

[ˈwɪndfɔːl]

wisp

n

A small, thin, delicate bunch or strand of something, such as hair, grass, or smoke.

[wɪsp]

withstand

v

to be strong enough, or not be changed by something, or to oppose a person or thing successfully

[wɪðˈstænd]

wizard

n

a man in stories who has magic powers

[ˈwɪzərd]

wobble

v

to move unsteadily from side to side

[ˈwɑː.bəl]

woe

n

Great sorrow or distress.

[woʊ]

woeful

adj

extremely bad or serious; deplorable

[ˈwoʊfl]

womanly

adj

Having or showing qualities traditionally associated with a woman, such as gentleness, compassion, or grace.

[ˈwʊmənli]

woo

v

To try to gain the love or support of someone, especially with a view to marriage.

[wuː]

wording

n

The choice and arrangement of words and phrases in speech or writing.

[ˈwɜːrdɪŋ]

wrapper

n

A piece of paper, plastic, or other material that covers or protects something.

[ˈræpər]
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