英语专业八级词表

to increase or improve something

To make, carry, or sell (especially alcohol, recordings, or software) illegally or without authorization.

Alcoholic drink

existing in or providing large quantities; abundant.

a generous gift or reward, especially one given by a government.

A short period of intense activity or illness.

a small shop that sells fashionable clothes or other items

To prepare yourself for something difficult or unpleasant

to twist three or more long pieces of hair, rope, etc. together into one piece

a system of writing for blind people, using patterns of raised dots which they read by touching with their fingers.

To make someone believe something by repeatedly telling them that it is true and preventing any other information from reaching them.

showing too much confidence and not enough respect; tastelessly or offensively loud, showy, or bold.

a show of courage or confidence that is intended to impress but may be false or exaggerated.

The quality of using few words when speaking or writing; conciseness.

Relating to a bride or a wedding.

The headgear used to control a horse, consisting of straps and a bit that goes in the mouth.

A native or inhabitant of Great Britain, especially an ancient Briton.

hard but easily broken

a vegetable with a thick green stem and a dense green or purple flower head, eaten cooked or raw.

Having completely run out of money

A person who buys and sells things, such as shares in a company or foreign money, for other people.

the business of acting as a broker, especially in buying and selling stocks or property.

an illness in which the bronchial tubes become infected and swollen, causing a cough and difficulty in breathing

A house where people pay to have sex with prostitutes.

A computer program that is used to find and look at information on the internet.

a white woman or girl with dark brown hair.

the main force or impact of something bad or unpleasant

quick and direct in manner or speech, and often not polite

resembling or characteristic of a brute, especially in being coarse, stupid, or cruel.

a close friend

to move or cause to move slightly

Definition 1: a person who is very interested in and knows a lot about a particular subject

A person or thing that reduces a shock or protects against difficulties.

A light carriage for one or two people, pulled by one horse.

to stick out in a rounded shape

The large size or mass of something or someone.

Taking up much space; large and unwieldy.

A person who avoids work and lives off others; a lazy or worthless person

a horizontal bar across the front or back of a motor vehicle to reduce damage in a collision.

A narrow bed that is fixed to a wall, especially on a ship or train, or one of two beds attached together one above the other

A large container or compartment for storing fuel, especially on a ship or at a power station.

the ability of an object to float in a liquid or gas.

to dig a hole or tunnel in the ground, especially to live in

to move around in a busy, energetic, and noisy way

to make a continuous, low sound like that of a bee

a road that passes around a town or city rather than through its center.

A type of entertainment held in a nightclub or restaurant, featuring singing, dancing, or comedy acts.

A hidden collection of items, especially weapons or valuables.

to laugh or talk in a loud, high, unpleasant voice

A man who behaves dishonorably, especially towards a woman.

to persuade someone to do something by sustained coaxing or flattery.

an event that causes great harm and suffering; a disaster.

Acting in a way that is planned and intended to get an advantage for yourself, without caring about the effects on other people.

Showing or having an insensitive and cruel disregard for others.

Lacking adult maturity or experience; immature.

a small piece of jewelry, typically oval, with a carved portrait or scene in relief on a background of a different color.

the way in which the colour or shape of an animal or plant appears to mix with its natural environment to prevent it from being seen and attacked

Truthful and straightforward; frank.

a person who eats the flesh of other human beings.

shrewd, prudent, and wise, especially in managing practical matters.

A long, narrow, light boat with pointed ends, typically propelled by one or more people using paddles.

A general rule, principle, or standard by which something is judged.

A covering fixed over a bed, throne, or person, or carried on poles above a sacred object or person.

a pace of a horse that is faster than a trot but slower than a gallop, with a three-beat rhythm.

To try to get political support or votes, especially by visiting all the houses in an area.

A piece of land that sticks out into the sea from the coast.

Relating to or resembling a hair; very fine and slender.

to stop fighting or arguing and accept that you have been defeated

a sudden and unaccountable change of mood or behavior

given to sudden and unaccountable changes of mood or behavior

To turn over in the water

To attract and hold the interest and attention of someone; to charm or enchant.

The state of being kept as a prisoner or in a confined space, unable to leave.

a unit for measuring the weight of precious stones, equal to 200 milligrams.

any of a large group of organic compounds, including sugars and starches, that contain carbon, hydrogen, and oxygen, and are an important source of food and energy for living organisms.

Relating to the heart or heart disease.

to touch or stroke gently in a loving or affectionate way.

A picture, description, or imitation of a person in which certain striking characteristics are exaggerated in order to create a comic or grotesque effect.

the violent killing of a large number of people, especially in a war.

Relating to physical, especially sexual, needs and activities

A type of plant with sweet-smelling white, pink, or red flowers.

An animal that eats meat.

To complain or find fault constantly about trivial matters.

A container holding a substance or object designed to be inserted into a device, such as ink for a pen, film for a camera, or a bullet with its explosive charge.

A small waterfall, especially one in a series.

A type of very fine, soft wool, or the expensive cloth made from it.

A social class separated from others by distinctions of hereditary rank, profession, or wealth.

A substance that increases the rate of a chemical reaction without itself undergoing any permanent chemical change.

A loud whistle or shout of disapproval or sexual harassment, typically made by a man to a woman passing by.

A word or phrase that is frequently used, especially in a particular political or social context, to represent a set of ideas.

(of a tune or phrase) pleasing and easily remembered

expressed clearly and in a way that shows that you are very sure about what you are saying; allowing no doubt or exception.

the electrode in an electrical device where reduction occurs; the negative terminal in a battery or the positive terminal in an electrolytic cell.

The faith, practice, and system of government of the Catholic Church, especially the Roman Catholic Church.

a narrow walkway or stage, especially one high above the ground, used by models in a fashion show.

Relating to or acting as a cause.

A large cave, especially one that is dark and deep.

The pickled roe (eggs) of a large fish, especially the sturgeon, eaten as a delicacy.

a hole or empty space in a solid object

a tall, wide evergreen tree with needle-like leaves and hard, reddish, sweet-smelling wood.

To give up power or territory, often by formal agreement.

Relating to the sky or outer space, as observed in astronomy.

an official who examines books, films, etc. and removes or bans any parts that are considered offensive, morally harmful, or politically dangerous

severely critical of others

the practice or policy of censoring books, films, letters, etc.

The act of expressing strong disapproval or harsh criticism, often in an official capacity.

Relating to a period of one hundred years or a one-hundredth anniversary.

To bring under a single, central control or authority.

a person who holds moderate political views, avoiding extremes of left or right.

Relating to the brain.

Very polite or formal, especially in an exaggerated way.

to state officially that something is true or correct, especially by providing a formal document.

A feeling of absolute certainty or conviction that something is the case.

A wooden house with a steep, sloping roof, common in mountain areas, especially in Switzerland.

To sing or say a piece of religious music or a slogan in a repetitive, rhythmic way.

A member of the clergy attached to a private chapel, institution, ship, regiment, etc.

a powerful personal quality that makes other people feel attracted and impressed by you