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托福核心词表

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浏览托福阅读、听力与写作中的核心词汇。4,510 个词,本页显示 120 个可用词条。

assuage

v

to make an unpleasant feeling less strong

[əˈsweɪdʒ]

assumption

n

something that you accept as true without question or proof

[əˈsʌmpʃn]

assure

v

to tell someone that something will definitely happen or is definitely true so that they are less worried

[əˈʃʊr]

astonish

v

to surprise somebody very much

[əˈstɑːnɪʃ]

astonished

adj

feeling or showing great surprise or wonder.

[əˈstɑːnɪʃt]

astound

v

to surprise or shock someone very much

[əˈstaʊnd]

astronomy

n

the scientific study of the sun, moon, stars, planets, and other objects in space

[əˈstrɑːnəmi]

astute

adj

Having an ability to accurately assess situations or people and turn this to one's advantage; shrewd.

[əˈstuːt]

atheism

n

the belief that there is no god or gods

[ˈeɪθiɪzəm]

athlete

n

A person who is proficient in sports and other forms of physical exercise.

[ˈaθliːt]

atmosphere

n

the layer of gases that surrounds a planet, especially the Earth

[ˈætməsfɪr]

atom

n

The smallest particle of a chemical element that can exist.

[ˈætəm]

attachment

n

A feeling of love or strong connection to someone or something.

[əˈtætʃmənt]

attainment

n

The action or fact of achieving a goal toward which one has worked.

[əˈteɪnmənt]

attend

v

to be present at an event, meeting, or function

[əˈtɛnd]

attendant

n

a person whose job is to serve or help people in a public place

[əˈtendənt]

attorney

n

A person, typically a lawyer, who is legally appointed to act on behalf of another person in business or legal matters.

[əˈtɜːrni]

attribute

v

To regard something as being caused by a person, thing, or event.

[ˈætrəˌbjuːt]

attrition

n

The process of gradually reducing the strength or effectiveness of someone or something through sustained attack or pressure.

[əˈtrɪʃn]

audience

n

The group of people who have gathered to watch or listen to a play, film, speaker, etc.

[ˈɑːdiəns]

audit

v

to officially examine and verify the financial accounts of a company or organization.

[ˈɔːdɪt]

audition

n

A short performance by an actor, singer, etc., that someone judges to decide if that person should be employed or included in a show, film, etc.

[ɔˈdɪʃn]

auditor

n

a person who officially examines the financial records of a company or organization

[ˈɔːdɪtər]

auditorium

n

a large room or building used for public gatherings such as performances, lectures, or meetings.

[ˌɔːdɪˈtɔːriəm]

augment

v

To make something larger, greater, or more intense by adding to it.

[ɔːɡˈmɛnt]

aura

n

a distinctive and pervasive quality or atmosphere that seems to surround a person, place, or thing.

[ˈɔːrə]

auspice

n

A sign or event believed to foretell the future, especially one seen as favorable.

[ˈɔːspɪs]

auspicious

adj

showing signs that something is likely to be successful in the future

[ɔːˈspɪʃəs]

austerity

n

a situation, typically by a government, of living in a simple and plain way without any comforts or luxuries, usually because of economic difficulties.

[ɔːˈsterəti]

authentic

adj

Known to be real, true, and accurate, and not a copy.

[əˈθentɪk]

authoritative

adj

Having the confident quality of someone who is respected or obeyed because of their knowledge or official position.

[əˈθɔːrəteɪtɪv]

authority

n

the power or right to give orders, make decisions, and enforce obedience.

[əˈθɔːrəti]

authorize

v

To give official permission for something to happen, or to give someone official permission to do something.

[ˈɔːθəraɪz]

autocrat

n

A ruler who has absolute power and uses it in a cruel or oppressive way.

[ˈɔːtəkræt]

autonomy

n

The right or condition of a country, organization, or group to govern itself or control its own affairs.

[ɔːˈtɑːnəmi]

available

adj

able to be used or obtained; at someone's disposal.

[əˈveɪləbl̩]

avalanche

n

a large mass of snow, ice, and rocks that falls down the side of a mountain.

[ˈævəlæntʃ]

avarice

n

Extreme greed for wealth or material gain.

[ˈævərɪs]

avaricious

adj

Having or showing an extreme greed for wealth or material gain.

[ˌæv.əˈrɪʃ.əs]

average

n

The result you get by adding two or more amounts together and dividing the total by the number of amounts

[ˈævərɪdʒ]

aversion

n

a strong feeling of dislike or unwillingness to do something

[əˈvɜːrʒn]

avert

v

to prevent something bad or dangerous from happening

[əˈvɜːrt]

aviator

n

a person who operates an aircraft, especially as a pilot

[ˈeɪ.vi.eɪ.t̬ɚ]

avid

adj

Having or showing a keen interest in or enthusiasm for something.

[ˈævɪd]

avoid

v

To stay away from or keep from happening.

[əˈvɔɪd]

avow

v

To state openly and firmly; to acknowledge or admit something, often something one might be reluctant to admit.

[əˈvaʊ]

awe

n

a feeling of great respect mixed with fear or wonder

[ɑː]

awkward

adj

Causing difficulty; hard to do or deal with

[ˈɔːkwərd]

axis

n

An imaginary line through the center of an object, around which the object turns

[ˈæksɪs]

baby-sit

v

To take care of a child or children while the parents are away.

[ˈbeɪbi sɪt]

backward

adj

Directed towards the back or in the opposite direction to the usual one.

[ˈbækwərd]

baggage

n

The suitcases, bags, and containers that a person carries when traveling.

[ˈbæɡɪdʒ]

bait

n

Food put on a hook or in a trap to attract and catch fish or animals.

[beɪt]

balance

n

A state in which different things exist in equal, correct, or good amounts.

[ˈbæləns]

bald

adj

Having little or no hair on the head

[bɔːld]

balk

v

To refuse to do something or to let something happen, especially suddenly

[bɔːk]

ballot

n

a system of voting, especially in secret, or an occasion for doing this

[ˈbælət]

balmy

adj

(of the weather) pleasantly warm and mild.

[ˈbɑːmi]

ban

v

To officially or legally prohibit something.

[bæn]

bandit

n

A robber or outlaw belonging to a gang and typically operating in an isolated or lawless area.

[ˈbændɪt]

banish

v

to send someone away from a country or place as an official punishment

[ˈbænɪʃ]

bankruptcy

n

the state of being unable to pay your debts

[ˈbæŋkrʌptsi]

banquet

n

a large formal meal for many people, often followed by speeches

[ˈbæŋkwɪt]

bar

n

A long, narrow piece of wood, metal, or other rigid material, used as a barrier, support, or for other purposes.

[bɑːr]

barbarian

n

A member of a people not belonging to one of the great civilizations (Greek, Roman, Christian), often viewed as primitive or uncivilized.

[bɑːrˈber.i.ən]

bare

adj

Not covered by clothing; naked.

[ber]

barely

adv

by the smallest margin; only just; almost not

[ˈberli]

barometer

n

An instrument that measures atmospheric pressure, used especially in forecasting the weather.

[bəˈrɑː.mə.t̬ɚ]

barren

adj

(of land) too poor to produce much or any vegetation

[ˈbærən]

barricade

n

a temporary wall or fence across a road, door, etc. that prevents people from going through

[ˈbærɪˌkeɪd]

barrier

n

a fence or other obstacle that prevents movement or access

[ˈbæriər]

barter

v

To exchange goods or services for other goods or services without using money.

[ˈbɑːrtər]

bashful

adj

Shy and easily embarrassed.

[ˈbæʃfəl]

basin

n

A round, open container used for holding liquids, mixing food, or washing things.

[ˈbeɪsn]

bask

v

to lie or relax in a pleasant warmth or atmosphere

[bæsk]

baste

v

to pour juices or melted fat over meat while it is cooking

[beɪst]

batter

v

to hit someone or something hard many times, especially in a way that causes serious damage

[ˈbætər]

bear

v

To accept, tolerate, or endure something difficult or unpleasant.

[ber]

beat

v

to hit someone or something repeatedly, especially with force

[biːt]

becoming

adj

suitable or appropriate for a particular person or in a particular situation.

[bɪˈkʌmɪŋ]

beforehand

adv

In advance; ahead of time.

[bɪˈfɔːrhænd]

befuddle

v

To confuse someone, especially with complicated ideas or information.

[bɪˈfʌd(ə)l]

beget

v

to cause something to happen or exist.

[bɪˈɡet]

begrudge

v

to feel unhappy that someone has something because you think they do not deserve it

[bɪˈɡrʌdʒ]

beguile

v

To charm or enchant someone, sometimes in a deceptive way.

[bɪˈɡaɪl]

behave

v

to act or function in a particular way

[bɪˈheɪv]

behavior

n

the way in which one acts or conducts oneself, especially towards others.

[bɪˈheɪvjər]

belie

v

To give a false impression of something; to show something to be false or wrong.

[bɪˈlaɪ]

believer

n

A person who has a firm conviction, especially in a religion or set of principles.

[bɪˈliːvər]

belittle

v

To make a person or thing seem unimportant or of little value.

[bɪˈlɪtl]

belligerent

adj

showing a readiness to fight or argue; hostile and aggressive.

[bəˈlɪdʒ.ɚ.ənt]

benefactor

n

a person who gives money or other help to a person or an organization such as a school or charity

[ˈbenɪfæktər]

beneficial

adj

producing good or helpful results or effects

[ˌbenɪˈfɪʃl]

beneficiary

n

a person or group who receives money, advantages, or property from someone else, especially as stated in a will or as a result of an insurance policy.

[ˌbenɪˈfɪʃieri]

benefit

n

An advantage or profit gained from something.

[ˈbɛnəfɪt]

benevolent

adj

wanting to help people and do good things

[bəˈnev.əl.ənt]

benign

adj

(of a disease or growth) not harmful in effect; not cancerous.

[bɪˈnaɪn]

bent

adj

determined to do or have something

[bent]

bequest

n

Something, such as property or money, that is given to someone through a will after the giver's death.

[bɪˈkwest]

berate

v

To scold or criticize someone angrily

[bɪˈreɪt]

bereave

v

to deprive of a loved one through that person's death

[bɪˈriːv]

beset

v

to trouble or harass persistently from all sides

[bɪˈset]

besides

prep

in addition to; apart from.

[bɪˈsaɪdz]

besiege

v

to surround a place with armed forces in order to capture it or force its surrender.

[bɪˈsiːdʒ]

bestow

v

to give something as an honor or present

[bɪˈstoʊ]

betray

v

to give information about someone or something to an enemy

[bɪˈtreɪ]

beverage

n

A drink other than water; a liquid for drinking.

[ˈbev(ə)rɪdʒ]

bewilder

v

to confuse someone very much

[bɪˈwɪldər]

bias

n

A strong feeling in favour of or against one group of people, or one opinion in an argument, often not based on fair judgement

[ˈbaɪəs]

bicker

v

To argue about things that are not important

[ˈbɪkər]

bidding

n

The act of offering to pay a particular amount of money for something, especially at an auction.

[ˈbɪdɪŋ]

bigoted

adj

Having or revealing an obstinate and unreasonable attachment to a belief, opinion, or faction; intolerant.

[ˈbɪɡətɪd]

bill

n

A written statement of money owed for goods or services.

[bɪl]

biochemistry

n

The scientific study of the chemical substances and processes that occur in living organisms.

[ˌbaɪoʊˈkemɪstri]

bizarre

adj

Very strange or unusual, especially in a striking or surprising way.

[bɪˈzɑːr]

blame

v

to think or say that someone or something is responsible for something bad

[bleɪm]

bland

adj

lacking strong flavor or character; dull and uninteresting.

[bland]

blast

n

A sudden strong rush of air or wind

[blæst]

bleach

v

To make something white or pale by using chemicals or sunlight.

[bliːtʃ]

bleak

adj

(of a situation or future prospect) not hopeful or encouraging; depressing

[bliːk]
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