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托福核心词表

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harvest

n

the time of year when crops are gathered from the fields

[ˈhɑːrvɪst]

hasten

v

to make something happen sooner or more quickly

[ˈheɪ.sən]

hasty

adj

Done or acting with excessive speed or urgency; hurried.

[ˈheɪsti]

hatch

v

(of a young bird, fish, insect, etc.) to come out of an egg

[hætʃ]

hatchet

n

a small axe with a short handle

[ˈhætʃɪt]

hatred

n

An extremely strong feeling of dislike; hate.

[ˈheɪtrɪd]

haughty

adj

Unpleasantly proud and behaving as if you are more important than, or know more than, other people.

[ˈhɔːti]

haul

v

To pull or drag something with effort or force.

[hɔːl]

haunt

v

(of a ghost or spirit) to appear regularly in a place

[hɔːnt]

haven

n

A place of safety or refuge; a harbor or port.

[ˈheɪvən]

hazard

n

something that could be dangerous or cause damage or accidents

[ˈhæzərd]

hazardous

adj

involving risk or danger

[ˈhæzərdəs]

head

n

The upper part of the human body, or the front or top part of an animal's body, containing the brain, mouth, and sense organs.

[hɛd]

headstrong

adj

determined to do things your own way and refusing to listen to advice; stubborn and willful.

[ˈhɛdstrɔːŋ]

heal

v

(of a wound or injury) to become healthy and sound again; to make whole.

[hiːl]

healthful

adj

good for your health; promoting physical well-being.

[ˈhelθf(ə)l]

hearsay

n

information that you have heard from other people but do not know to be true; rumor or gossip.

[ˈhɪr.seɪ]

heave

v

to lift or pull something heavy with one great effort

[hiːv]

hectic

adj

full of incessant or frantic activity

[ˈhɛktɪk]

heedless

adj

Not paying attention to something; showing a lack of care or attention.

[ˈhiːdləs]

heirship

n

the legal right or status of being an heir; inheritance.

[ˈerʃɪp]

helpless

adj

unable to take care of yourself or do things without the help of other people

[ˈhelpləs]

heredity

n

the passing on of physical or mental characteristics genetically from one generation to another.

[həˈred.ə.t̬i]

heresy

n

A belief or opinion that is against the official or accepted beliefs of a religion, especially Christianity.

[ˈher.ə.si]

heritage

n

Property that is or may be inherited; an inheritance.

[ˈherɪtɪdʒ]

hesitate

v

To pause before saying or doing something because you are uncertain or nervous.

[ˈhez.ə.teɪt]

hew

v

To cut or shape something, especially wood or stone, with a heavy tool such as an axe.

[hjuː]

hideous

adj

Extremely ugly or frightening in appearance.

[ˈhɪd.i.əs]

highlight

v

To mark text with a bright color to make it easy to see or to emphasize it.

[ˈhaɪlaɪt]

hike

v

to walk a long distance in the countryside, especially for pleasure

[haɪk]

hilarious

adj

extremely funny and causing loud laughter.

[hɪˈler.i.əs]

hilarity

n

Loud, boisterous laughter or a situation causing great amusement and laughter.

[hɪˈlærəti]

hinder

v

To make it difficult for someone to do something or for something to happen.

[ˈhɪndər]

hinge

n

a movable joint or mechanism on which a door, gate, or lid swings as it opens and closes.

[hɪndʒ]

hoarse

adj

(of a voice) sounding rough and harsh, typically as the result of a sore throat or of shouting.

[hɔːrs]

hoax

n

an act intended to trick or deceive people, often by making them believe something false

[hoʊks]

hoist

v

to raise or lift something to a higher position, especially using ropes or machinery

[hɔɪst]

holocaust

n

A great or complete destruction, especially by fire.

[ˈhəʊləkɔːst]

homage

n

special honor or respect shown publicly.

[ˈhɑːmɪdʒ]

homicide

n

the crime of killing another person

[ˈhɑː.mɪ.saɪd]

homogeneous

adj

consisting of parts or people that are all the same or of the same type

[ˌhoʊ.məˈdʒiː.ni.əs]

horizontal

adj

Parallel to the plane of the horizon; at right angles to the vertical.

[ˌhɔːrɪˈzɑːntl]

horror

n

an intense feeling of fear, shock, or disgust.

[ˈhɔːrər]

hospitable

adj

friendly and welcoming to guests or strangers

[ˈhɑːspɪtəbl, hɑːˈspɪtəbl]

hostile

adj

Unfriendly and showing dislike or opposition

[ˈhɑːstəl]

howl

v

to make a long, loud, sad sound, especially like a dog or wolf

[haʊl]

hubbub

n

a loud, confused noise, especially one caused by a large crowd of people.

[ˈhʌbʌb]

human

adj

Relating to or characteristic of people or human beings

[ˈhjuːmən]

humane

adj

characterized by kindness, mercy, or compassion

[hjuːˈmeɪn]

humid

adj

(of the air or climate) containing a high amount of water or water vapor; damp.

[ˈhjuːmɪd]

humidity

n

the amount of water vapor present in the air.

[hjuːˈmɪdəti]

humiliate

v

to make someone feel very ashamed or stupid, especially in front of other people.

[hjuːˈmɪl.i.eɪt]

humorous

adj

causing laughter and amusement; comical.

[ˈhjuːmərəs]

hump

n

A rounded lump or mound, especially on a person's or animal's back.

[hʌmp]

hunger

n

The feeling you have when you need to eat.

[ˈhʌŋɡər]

hurdle

n

a frame or fence for jumping over in a race

[ˈhɜːrdl]

hurl

v

to throw something with great force

[hɜːrl]

hurricane

n

a violent storm with very strong winds, especially in the western atlantic ocean

[ˈhɝː.ɪ.keɪn]

husbandry

n

the careful management of resources, especially money or crops

[ˈhʌzbəndri]

hustle

v

to make someone move quickly by pushing or forcing them

[ˈhʌs(ə)l]

hybrid

n

the offspring of two plants or animals of different species or varieties.

[ˈhaɪ.brɪd]

hygiene

n

conditions or practices that help to maintain health and prevent disease, especially through cleanliness.

[ˈhaɪdʒiːn]

hypothesis

n

a proposed explanation for a phenomenon, made as a starting point for further investigation.

[haɪˈpɑːθəsɪs]

iceberg

n

a very large mass of ice floating in the sea, most of which is below the surface

[ˈaɪsbɜːrɡ]

identical

adj

exactly the same in every detail

[aɪˈden.t̬ɪ.kəl]

identify

v

To recognize and correctly name someone or something

[aɪˈdentɪfaɪ]

ideology

n

A system of ideas and ideals, especially one which forms the basis of economic or political theory and policy.

[ˌaɪ.diˈɑː.lə.dʒi]

idiocy

n

Extremely stupid behavior or action; the state of being an idiot.

[ˈɪd.i.ə.si]

idiosyncrasy

n

a mode of behaviour or way of thought peculiar to an individual.

[ˌɪd.i.əˈsɪŋ.krə.si]

idiot

n

A very stupid or foolish person

[ˈɪd.i.ət]

idiotic

adj

Extremely stupid or foolish.

[ˌɪd.iˈɑː.t̬ɪk]

idol

n

An image or representation of a god used as an object of worship.

[ˈaɪdl]

idyllic

adj

Extremely happy, peaceful, or picturesque, like a perfect scene in the countryside.

[aɪˈdɪlɪk]

ignite

v

to start burning, or to make something start burning

[ɪɡˈnaɪt]

ignoble

adj

Not honorable in character or purpose; dishonorable.

[ɪɡˈnoʊbl̩]

ignominious

adj

deserving or causing public disgrace or shame.

[ˌɪɡnəˈmɪniəs]

ignorance

n

lack of knowledge, information, or education about something

[ˈɪɡnərəns]

ignorant

adj

Lacking knowledge or awareness in general; uneducated.

[ˈɪɡnərənt]

ignore

v

To refuse to take notice of or acknowledge; to disregard intentionally.

[ɪɡˈnɔːr]

illegible

adj

not clear enough to be read; unreadable.

[ɪˈlɛdʒəb(ə)l]

illegitimate

adj

not authorized by the law; not in accordance with accepted standards or rules.

[ˌɪlɪˈdʒɪtɪmət]

illicit

adj

Not allowed by law or rules; forbidden.

[ɪˈlɪsɪt]

illuminate

v

to shine light on something or to make something brighter

[ɪˈluː.mə.neɪt]

illusion

n

A false idea or belief, especially about somebody or about a situation.

[ɪˈluːʒn]

illustrate

v

to explain or make something clear by using examples, charts, or pictures.

[ˈɪləˌstreɪt]

illustrious

adj

Well known, respected, and admired for past achievements; distinguished.

[ɪˈlʌstriəs]

imaginary

adj

Existing only in the mind or imagination; not real.

[ɪˈmædʒɪneri]

imaginative

adj

having or showing creativity or inventiveness.

[ɪˈmædʒɪnətɪv]

imbibe

v

To drink, especially alcohol.

[ɪmˈbaɪb]

imbue

v

to fill someone or something with a particular feeling, quality, or idea

[ɪmˈbjuː]

imitate

v

To copy the way someone or something looks, sounds, or behaves.

[ˈɪmɪteɪt]

immediate

adj

Happening or done without delay

[ɪˈmiːdiət]

immense

adj

extremely large or great, especially in scale or degree

[ɪˈmens]

immerse

v

to put someone or something completely into a liquid so that they are covered by it.

[ɪˈmɜːrs]

immigrate

v

to come to live permanently in a foreign country.

[ˈɪmɪɡreɪt]

imminent

adj

(especially of something unpleasant) about to happen

[ˈɪmɪnənt]

immobile

adj

not moving; not able to move or be moved

[ɪˈmoʊbəl]

immortal

adj

Living forever; never dying or decaying.

[ɪˈmɔːrtl]

immune

adj

Protected against a particular disease by inoculation or as a result of natural processes.

[ɪˈmjun]

impact

n

The powerful effect that something, especially something new, has on a situation or person.

[ˈɪmpækt]

impair

v

To damage something or make it weaker or less effective

[ɪmˈper]

impale

v

To pierce with a sharp pointed object, such as a stake or spear.

[ɪmˈpeɪl]

impart

v

To make information known; to tell or communicate.

[ɪmˈpɑːrt]

impartial

adj

not supporting any of the sides involved in an argument; fair and unbiased

[ɪmˈpɑːrʃl]

impassioned

adj

filled with or showing great emotion

[ɪmˈpæʃənd]

impassive

adj

not showing any emotion or feeling; calm and composed.

[ɪmˈpæsɪv]

impatient

adj

Having or showing a tendency to be quickly irritated or provoked.

[ɪmˈpeɪʃnt]

impeach

v

to charge (a public official) with a crime done while in office.

[ɪmˈpiːtʃ]

impeccable

adj

without any faults or mistakes; perfect.

[ɪmˈpɛkəb(ə)l]

impel

v

To force or urge someone to do something.

[ɪmˈpɛl]

imperative

adj

extremely important and needing to be done or dealt with immediately

[ɪmˈper.ə.t̬ɪv]

impertinent

adj

rude and not showing respect, especially towards someone older or in a higher position

[ɪmˈpɜːrt(ə)nənt]

impervious

adj

not allowing fluid to pass through

[ɪmˈpɜːrviəs]

impetuous

adj

acting or done quickly and without thought or care; impulsive

[ɪmˈpetʃuəs]

impetus

n

the force that makes something happen or happen more quickly

[ˈɪmpɪtəs]

implement

v

To put a plan, system, or decision into effect.

[ˈɪmplɪmənt]

implicate

v

To show or suggest that someone is involved in something wrong or criminal.

[ˈɪmplɪˌkeɪt]

implicit

adj

suggested or understood without being stated directly

[ɪmˈplɪsɪt]

imposing

adj

Grand and impressive in appearance

[ɪmˈpoʊzɪŋ]

impotence

n

Lack of power or ability to do something; helplessness.

[ˈɪmpətəns]
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