英语专业八级词表

A group of companies, banks, etc., that work together on a particular project.

A secret plan by a group to do something unlawful or harmful.

To secretly plan with others to do something illegal or harmful.

the quality of staying the same and not changing

a member of a constituency who elects or is represented by an elected official.

To force someone to do something or to behave in a particular way.

a thing that limits or restricts something

Complete or perfect in every way; showing supreme skill.

To think about something deeply and for a long time.

to struggle or compete with difficulties or an opponent

a future event or circumstance which is possible but cannot be predicted with certainty.

Subject to chance or dependent on circumstances not yet known.

A continuous sequence in which adjacent elements are not perceptibly different from each other, but the extremes are quite distinct.

to twist or bend something violently into an unnatural shape

The outer shape or edge of something, especially when its surface is smooth or its form is curved.

designed to prevent pregnancy

to manage to do something difficult, or to make something happen, by using your intelligence or by tricking people

To arrange for people to come together for a formal meeting.

to move towards the same point and meet or join together

Having knowledge or experience of something; familiar with or competent in a particular subject.

Able to be changed in form, character, or function.

A group of vehicles or ships traveling together, typically for protection or with an escort.

to cause (someone) to suffer sudden, violent, uncontrollable movements of the body

A cage or pen for confining poultry or small animals.

A brass musical instrument resembling a trumpet but shorter and wider.

a proposition that follows from (and is often appended to) one already proved.

A ceremony at which a person is made king or queen, especially by being crowned.

A public official responsible for investigating deaths that are violent, sudden, or of unknown cause.

a main subdivision of an army in the field, consisting of two or more divisions

having a large, bulky, or fat body

a collection of written or spoken texts, especially one used for linguistic research.

to have a mutual relationship or connection, where one thing affects or depends on another.

to confirm or give support to a statement, idea, or theory with evidence or authority.

to destroy a metal, stone, or other material slowly by a chemical reaction, especially oxidation.

The process of being worn away or destroyed, especially of a metal, by chemical action.

Shaped into a series of parallel ridges and grooves.

A person's face or facial expression.

To reduce or remove the effect of something unwanted by producing an opposite effect.

To have an equal but opposite effect to something else, so that it has no or less influence.

made in exact imitation of something valuable or important with the intention to deceive or defraud.

a sudden, violent, and illegal seizure of power from a government.

a person or company that is paid to take letters, packages, or goods somewhere, often quickly

the period during which a couple develop a romantic relationship before getting married.

a formal and serious agreement or promise, especially between two or more people or groups.

the reporting of a particular important event or subject

Not openly acknowledged or displayed; secret or concealed.

To want to have something very much, especially something that belongs to someone else.

lack of courage in facing danger, pain, or difficulty

(especially of a woman) making a pretence of shyness or modesty which is intended to be alluring.

to make a series of short, sharp, slightly quiet sounds

To force something into a small space.

A sudden, involuntary, and painful contraction of a muscle or muscles.

easily annoyed or upset; irritable

nonsense or worthless things; something of very poor quality

A large hole in the ground caused by an explosion or by something hitting it with great force.

To have a very strong desire for something.

extremely cowardly; lacking the least bravery

To make a harsh, high-pitched sound when being moved or when pressure is applied.

A line on cloth, paper, etc. where it has been folded, pressed, or crushed.

the quality of being trusted and believed in

To burn a dead body until it becomes ash, especially as a funeral rite.

A building where the bodies of dead people are burned (cremated).

A person of mixed European and black descent, especially in the Caribbean.

the curved shape that is wider in the middle and pointed at the ends, like the moon in its first or last quarter.

to suddenly move away from someone or something because you are frightened or in pain

To form many short bends or ripples, or to cause something to do this.

A detailed analysis and assessment of something, especially a literary, philosophical, or political theory.

to make a deep, harsh sound like that of a frog

Plates, cups, dishes, and other similar items, especially ones made of earthenware or china.

a person who is dishonest or a criminal

Not straight; bent, twisted, or curved.

A weapon consisting of a bow fixed across a wooden stock, with a mechanism for holding and releasing the string.

to question a witness called by the other side in a court of law to check or discredit their testimony.

the part of the human body between the legs where they join the torso.

to put someone to death by nailing or tying them to a cross

to crush something hard and dry, such as a biscuit, with the teeth, making a loud sound

the most important or difficult part of a problem or an issue

A room or chamber beneath a church, typically used as a chapel or burial place.

having a meaning that is mysterious or obscure

A young animal of certain species, such as a bear, lion, fox, or tiger.

a grey bird that makes a sound like its name and lays its eggs in the nests of other birds

To hold someone or something close in your arms to show love or affection.

A short, thick stick used as a weapon.

To reach the highest point or final stage of development; to come to completion.

a person who is responsible for a crime or other misdeed.

A system of religious veneration and devotion directed towards a particular figure or object.

large or heavy and therefore difficult to carry or use

increasing or growing by successive additions.

a person in charge of a museum, library, or art gallery, who is responsible for selecting, caring for, and displaying the items

the thick white substance that forms in milk when it becomes sour, used to make cheese

A rule or law that requires people to stay indoors between specific times, usually at night.

(of handwriting) written with the letters joined together in a flowing manner.

Done quickly and without paying enough attention to details

Rudely brief in speech or manner.

to reduce or limit something, especially something good or useful

A sweet, soft, cooked mixture made from milk, eggs, and sugar, often flavored with vanilla and eaten as a dessert.

attractive in a pretty or endearing way

knives, forks, and spoons used for eating or serving food.

The notional environment in which communication over computer networks occurs; the internet considered as a world separate from the real world.

Happening in a regularly repeated series of cycles.

A person who believes that people are motivated purely by self-interest and are not sincere or honest.

An attitude of scornful or jaded negativity, especially a general distrust of the integrity or professed motives of others.

To touch or press something lightly and quickly, usually with something soft.

a tall yellow spring flower with a tube-shaped part in the middle, often growing in gardens and wild areas.

Silly or foolish

Small and pretty in a delicate way

A low platform for a lectern, throne, or seats of honor.

a small wild flower with white petals around a yellow centre; many cultivated varieties exist.

to make something slightly wet

A device that reduces vibration or stops the movement of something, especially in a piano or a vehicle.

A young unmarried woman of noble birth.

A common wild plant with bright yellow flowers and leaves with deep, tooth-like edges.

a man who places particular importance upon his dress, appearance, and manners, often to an exaggerated degree.

To hang or swing loosely

unpleasantly damp, cold, and typically dark or musty.

(especially of a man) neat and trim in dress and appearance; stylish.