《英语四级词汇及其例句》
1.victim n .受害者,受害者
scientists have devised A way to determine roughly where A person has lived using A strand(一股)of hair、A technique that could help track
2.视频n .电视,视频a .电视,视频
applying for artistic merit scholarships usually requires that students submit a port folio of some sort,Whether that includes a
3.录像带。录像带。录在录像带上
When the children were 2,researchers video taped them at home in free-play sessions with both parents,_ _ _ all of their sir
4 offend v .违反,违反
he was offended by her unreasonable quarrel。
他被她无理的骚乱激怒了。
5.博尔德五。打扰一下。
a survey found an overwhelming pessimism about privacy,with 60 percent of respondents saying they feel their privacy is " slipping away,
6.interfere v .干涉、干涉、干扰
This is my life,no one can interfere。
这是我的生活,谁也不能干涉。
7.内部,国内
if we do not confront and overcome these internal fears and doubts,if we protect ourselves too much,then we cease to grow。
如果我们不敢面对和消除这些内心的恐惧和疑惑,如果我们保护自己太多,我们就不会再成长了。
8.beforehand ad。词典,词典
rooms booked beforehand can be discounted by up to 50%。
如果提前预订房间,可以打折,折扣率最高为50%。
9.racial a .种族的种族
this pattern of human rights violations against enslaved African-Americans continued under racial segregation for nearly another century
10.radiation n .放射性、辐射
the use of radiation disinfection could solve some sticky problems。
使用辐射灭菌可以解决某些棘手的问题。
11.radical a .根本激进
they wish to adopt more radical methods。
他们希望采用更激烈的方法。
12.范围n .范围,范围v .(范围内)变化
I needed to present the full range of duties,responsibilities and expectations to all candidates(2009年6月英语四级考试真题)
13.profit n .利润,利润v .有益和有利
what are American drug companies doing to protect their high profits?(2006年6月17日大学英语四级(CET-4)真题试卷(A卷))
Many white institutions,including some leading universities,insurance companies and banks,pr
ofited from slavery. (2006年6月17日大学英语四级(CET-4)真题试卷(A卷))14. profitable a. 有利可图的
Several tourism companies believe space travel is going to be a new profitable industry.
15. slope n. 斜坡,斜面
The climbers went up the steep slope.
这些登山者登上了陡峭的坡。
16. reinforce vt. 增强,加强
It is about building better communities and organizations that enhance us as individuals and reinforce our shared humanity. (2009年6月英语四级考试真题)
17. reject vt. 拒绝
Most of her stories had been rejected by publishers.
18. fatal a. 致命的;重大的
men are more likely to suffer from fatal diseases (2008年12月大学英语四级考试真题)
19. fate n. 命运
For man is to conquer out fate.
人就是主宰自己命运的主人。
20. humble a. 谦逊的;谦虚的
He seems a very intelligent, sincere and humble guy.
他看上去是个非常聪明、真诚和谦逊的人
21. illegal a. 不合法的,非法的
It is illegal to put ice cream on cherry pie in Kansas.
在堪萨斯州,将冰淇淋放在樱桃馅饼上是违法的。
22. award vt. 授予,判给 n. 奖品,奖金
Good grades and high tests scores still matter—a lot—to many colleges as they award financial aid. (2009年12月大学英语四级考试试题)
Have received land force plate award today!
今天收到陆军板块的奖品了!
23. aware a. 意识到
He was not aware of his illness until diagnosed with it. (2006年12月24日大学英语四级(CET-4)真题试卷(A卷))
24. column n. 柱,圆柱;栏,专栏
This column leans towards the instrumental approach.
本专栏倾向于工具主义方法。
25. comedy n. 喜剧
We welcome the era of comedy.
我们迎来了喜剧的时代。
26. dumb a. 哑的;沉默的
The darkness of night, like pain, is dumb, the darkness of dawn, like peace, is silent. 夜的黑暗,像痛苦一样,是哑的,黎明的黑暗,像和平一样,是静默的。
27.dump vt. 倾卸,倾倒
Lots of garbage is dumped on the dump.
大量垃圾被倾倒在垃圾场。
28.relief 轻松,宽慰;减轻
It was a great relief to find the children safe.
发现孩子们平安无事是一件值得安慰的事。
29.eputation n. 名气,声誉
I also know the pressure of trying to live up to a reputation created by previous victories. (2007年12月大学英语四级考试真题)
468. rescue vt. /n. 营救
They were trying every possible means to rescue the miners trapped underground.
他们正在千方百计设法营救围困在井下的矿工。
469. triangle n. 三角(形)
I like my triangle ruler.
我喜欢我的三角尺。
470. sequence n. 连续;顺序
She made a sequence of dance movements.
她做了一个连续的舞蹈动作。
Number the pages in sequence.
按顺序给各页编号。
471. shallow a. 浅的
Her husband is handsome but shallow .
她丈夫很英俊,但是很肤浅。
472. shiver vi/n. 发抖
Rain and snow will shiver us.
雨水飘雪将使我们冷的打颤。
The room started to sway to shiver in crick.
房子突然开始摇晃,颤动。
473. shrug v. /n. 耸肩
With a shrug he went out of the room.
他耸一下肩走出了房间。
He shrugged at the referee's sentence.
他对裁判的判罚耸了耸肩。
474. signature n. 签名
All I need is her signature on my course sheet.
我只需要她在我的课程单上签字就可以了。
475. sincere a. 诚挚的,真诚的
He is sincere in his promises.
他作出的承诺是真诚的。
476. utility n. 功用,效用
So far, the independent director has not totally given play to due utility.独立董事实施至今,并没有完全发挥出应有的效用。
477. utilize vt. 利用
The agents were able to utilize their full potential and experiences to build up the company. (2009)
alter v. 改变,改动,变更
How animals alter colors to match their surroundings?
(2006年6月17日大学英语四级(CET-4)真题试卷(A卷))
burst vi. n. 突然发生,爆裂
If you blow that balloon up any more it will burst.
那气球再吹就要破了.
dispose vi. 除掉;处置;解决;处理(of)
All the furniture has been disposed of. 所有的家具都已处理掉了.
blast n. 爆炸;气流 vi. 炸,炸掉
Lance Bass of ‘N Sync was supposed to be the third to make the 20 million trip, but he did not join the three-man crew as they blasted off on October 30, 2002, due to lack of payment.(2006年12月24日大学英语四级(CET-4)真题试卷(A卷))
consume v. 消耗,耗尽
The car consumes a lot of fuel. 这辆汽车很费汽油.
split v. 劈开;割裂;分裂 a.裂开的
The children split (up) into groups. 孩子们分成了小组.
split peas 干豌豆瓣儿
spit v. 吐(唾液等);唾弃
He took one sip of the wine and spat it out.
他抿了一口酒, 又吐了出来.
spill v. 溢出,溅出,倒出
Who has spilt/spilled the milk? 谁把牛奶泼出来了?
slip v. 滑动,滑落;忽略
He anticipates a world with the share of people who are native English speakers slips from 9% in the mid 1990s to 5% in 2050.(2006年12月23日大学英语四级(CET-4)真题试卷(B卷))
slide v. 滑动,滑落 n. 滑动;滑面;幻灯片
I was sliding (about) helplessly (on the ice). 我(在冰上)身不由己地滑起来了.
have a slide on the ice 在冰上滑行
bacteria n. 细菌
bacterial contamination 细菌感染.
breed n. 种,品种 v. 繁殖,产仔
What breed is your dog? 你的狗是什麽品种的?
To Galbraith, materialism had gone mad and would breed discontent.(2007年6月23日大学英语四级 (CET-4) 真题试卷(A卷) Passage Three)
budget n. 预算 v. 编预算,作安排
The Chancellor of the Exchequer is expected to announce tax cuts in this year's budget. 人们期望财政大臣公布在本年度预算中削减税收.
If we budget carefully, we'll be able to afford a new car. 我们精打细算就能买辆新汽车了.
candidate n. 候选人
Your qualities will exhibit to employers why they should hire you over other candidates.( 2007年6月23日大学英语四级(CET-4)真题试卷(A卷) Part II Reading Comprehension (Skimming and Scanning))
campus n. 校园
The news soon went round the campus.
消息很快传遍校园。
liberal a. 慷慨的;丰富的;自由的
a liberal translation giving a general idea of the writer's intentions 对作者总体意思的意译.
transform v. 转变,变革;变换
She used to be terribly shy, but a year abroad has completely transformed her, ie so that she is no longer shy. 她过去十分?腆, 但在国外呆了一年以後完全变了.
transmit v. 传播,播送;传递
The World Cup final is being transmitted live to over fifty countries. 世界杯决赛现正向五十多个国家作实况转播.
transplant v. 移植
Blacks are statistically less likely than whites to be referred for kidney transplants or early-stage cancer surgery.( 2006年6月17日大学英语四级(CET-4)真题试卷(A卷) Passage Four)
transport vat. 运输,运送 n. 运输,运输工具
transport goods by lorry 用卡车运载货物.
I normally travel by public transport. 我出门通常乘坐公共交通工具.
shift v. 转移;转动;转变
The wind shifted from east to north. 风由东转向北.
vary v. 变化,改变;使多样化
Opinions vary on this point. 对这一点看法各异.
vanish vi. 消灭,不见
The thief vanished into the crowd. 那小偷消失在人群中.
swallow v. 吞下,咽下 n. 燕子
Taking pills is easy; just put them in your mouth and swallow. 服用药片很容易, 只须放在口中咽下即可.
suspicion n. 怀疑,疑心
He was arrested on suspicion of having stolen the money. 他因涉嫌偷那笔钱而被捕.
suspicious a. 怀疑的,可疑的
I'm very suspicious about her motives. 我对她的动机甚为怀疑.
mild a. 温暖的,暖和的;温柔的,味淡的
He gave a mild answer, in spite of his annoyance. 他尽管已恼火, 但回答得还是很和蔼.
tender a. 温柔的;脆弱的
A real estate agent, attracted to his current job because her loves fixing up old homes, describes buying properties that need a little tender loving care to make them more saleable.
nuisance n. 损害,妨害,讨厌(的人或事物)
The noise was so loud that it was a nuisance to the neighbours. 那声音大得让邻居讨厌.
insignificant a. 无意义的,无足轻重的;无价值的
The rate has fallen by an insignificant amount. 比率虽有下降, 但微不足道.
accelerate vt. 加速,促进
The growth of weeds is accelerated. (2006年12月24日大学英语四级(CET-4)真题试卷(A卷) Passage Three)
absolute a. 绝对的,无条件的;完全的
It's an absolute fact. 这是千真万确的事实.
boundary n. 分界线,边界
The fence marks the boundary between my land and hers. 这道栅栏是我的地和她的地的分界线.
brake n. 刹车,制动器 v. 刹住(车)
His brakes failed on a steep hill. 他的车闸在陡峭的山路上失灵了.
The driver braked hard as the child ran onto the road in front of him. 那孩子跑到汽车前面的路上, 司机猛踩刹车.
catalog n. 目录(册) v. 编目
Do you have a catalog or something that tell me about your company? 你有没有产品目录或者向我们介绍贵公司的材料?
Can you catalog all these books?
你能给所有这些书编目录吗?
vague a. 模糊的,不明确的
I'm still vague about what you want. 我还是不清楚你想要什麽.
vain n. 徒劳,白费
All our work was in vain. 我们的工作全都白干了.
extinct a. 绝灭的,熄灭的
If we continue to destroy the countryside many more animals will become extinct. 我们若继续破坏自然环境, 将会有更多的动物绝种.
extraordinary a. 不平常的,特别的,非凡的
his extraordinary three-wheeled motor vehicle (2006年6月17日大学英语四级(CET-4)真题试卷(A卷) Part III Vocabulary)
extreme a. 极度的,极端的 n. 极端,过分
That’s why Hallowell believes it was okay for people to indulge some extreme worries last fall by asking doctors for Cipro (抗炭疽菌的药物) and buying gas masks. (2006年12月24日大学英语四级(CET-4)真题试卷(A卷) Passage one)
Love and hate are extremes of passion. 爱与恨是感情的两个极端.
agent n. 代理人,代理商;动因,原因
A real estate agent, attracted to his current job because her loves fixing up old homes, describes buying properties that need a little tender loving care to make them more saleable. ( 2007年6月23日大学英语四级(CET-4)真题试卷(A卷) Part II Reading Comprehension (Skimming and Scanning))
alcohol n. 含酒精的饮料,酒精
He was a good student, but he liked to drink alcohol and play card games for money. (2006年12月24日四级听力原文 Passage one)
appeal n. /vi. 呼吁,恳求
The police appealed to the crowd not to panic. 警方向群众呼吁不要惊慌.
appreciate vt. 重视,赏识,欣赏
I'm most appreciative of your generosity. 我对你的慷慨感激之至.
approve v. 赞成,同意,批准
Probably the most incredible aspect of this proposed space tour was that NASA approved of it. ( 2006年12月24日大学英语四级(CET-4)真题试卷(A卷) Part II Reading Comprehension (Skimming and Scanning))
stimulate vt. 刺激,激励
Praise always stimulates him to further efforts/to make greater efforts. 一表扬他就能激励他更加努力.
acquire vt. 取得,获得;学到
Figuring out how humans acquire language may shed light on why some children learn to read and write later than others (2006年12月24日大学英语四级(CET-4)真题试卷(A卷))
accomplish vt .完成,到达;实行
accomplish one's aim, a task 达到目的﹑ 完成任务
network n. 网状物;广播网,电视网;网络
The fabrics are merchandised through a network of dealers.
通过经销网点销售纺织品。
tide n. 潮汐;潮流
Swimmers should be ware of strong tides. 游泳的人要提防汹涌的潮水.
tidy a. 整洁的,整齐的
Dr. Smith’s waiting room isn’t tidy. ( 2006年12月24日大学英语四级(CET-4)真题试卷(A卷))
trace vt. 追踪,找到 n. 痕迹,踪迹
I cannot trace the letter to which you refer. 我查不到你提到的那封信.
The ship had vanished without trace. 那船消失得无影无踪.
torture n./vt. 拷打,折磨
This tooth of mine is sheer torture! 我这颗牙真折磨人!
accused the regime of torturing its political opponents 谴责该政权迫害政敌.
wander vi. 漫游,闲逛
She was wandering aimlessly up and down the road. 她在路上信步来回遛达.
wax n. 蜡
sealing wax 封蜡
weave v. 织,编
weave a basket from strips of willow 用柳条编个篮子.
preserve v. 保护,保存,保持,维持
Few of the early manuscripts have been preserved. 早期的手稿保存下来的不多.
61. abuse v. 滥用,虐待;谩骂
He was abused in the press. 他受到新闻舆论的毁谤。
62. academic a. 学术的;高等院校的;研究院的
Her mother was quite outstanding in academic word. (2006年12月23日大学英语四级(CET-4)真题试卷(B卷) Part I Listening Comprehension)
63. academy n. (高等)专科院校;学会
an academy of music 音乐学院
64. battery n. 电池(组)
This pocket calculator needs two batteries. 这个袖珍计算器需用两节乾电池.
65. barrier n. 障碍;棚栏
She wrote poetry that broke through national barriers. (2006年6月17日大学英语四级(CET-4)真题试卷(A卷) Part I Listening Comprehension)
66. cargo n. (船、飞机等装载的)货物
The captain was ordered to discharge his cargo at Keelung.
船长受命于基隆卸货。
67. career n. 生涯,职业
It opens up broad career prospects for young people.
68. vessel n. 船舶;容器,器皿;血管
The vessel was assigned for the expedition.
这条船已被派作远征之用。
69. vertical a. 垂直的
The cliff was almost vertical. 那个悬崖近乎直上直下.
70. oblige v. 迫使,责成;使感激
They were obliged to sell their house in order to pay their debts. 他们被迫卖房还债
71. obscure a. 阴暗,模糊
But these successes paradoxically obscure the tremendous human costs of historically accumulated disadvantage that remain central to black Americans’ lives. (2006年6月17日大学英语四级(CET-4)真题试卷(A卷))
72. extent n. 程度,范围,大小,限度
From the roof we could see the full extent of the park. 我们从屋顶可以一览公园的全景.
73. exterior n. 外部,外表 a. 外部的,外表的
The exterior of the building is very unattractive. 这建筑物的外观很不起眼.
paint the exterior walls of a house 给房子的外墙刷油漆
74. external a. 外部的,外表的,外面的
This news programme only covers external events. 这一新闻节目只报道国外消息.
75. petrol n. 汽油
an increase in the price of petrol 汽油价格的提高.
76. petroleum n. 石油
This area is rich in petroleum. 这地区盛产石油。
77. delay vt./n. 推迟,延误,耽搁
I was delayed by the traffic. 因交通阻塞, 我迟到了.
We must leave without delay. 我们必须立即离开.
78. decay vi. 腐烂,腐朽
Sugar decays your teeth. 糖能腐蚀牙齿.
79. decent a. 像样的,体面的
senior citizen discounts have enabled many old people to live a decent life (2006年6月17日大学英语四级(CET-4)真题试卷(A卷))
80. route n. 路;路线;航线
We drove home by a roundabout route. 我们开车绕道回的家.
81. ruin v. 毁坏,破坏 n. 毁灭,[pl.]废墟
The storm ruined the crops. 暴风雨毁坏了庄稼.
The castle has fallen into ruins. 那城堡已破败不堪.
82. sake n. 缘故,理由
We made concessions for the sake of peace. 为了和平我们做出了让步.
83. satellite n. 卫星
The moon is the Earth's satellite. 月球是地球的卫星.
84. scale n. 大小,规模;等级;刻度
We are seeing unemployment on an unprecedented scale.
我们现在正经历规模空前的失业现象。
85. temple n. 庙宇
The temple has been restored out of all recognition. 这座庙宇经过修整已面目全非了。
86. tedious a. 乏味道,单调的
He told me a tedious story.
他给我讲了一个冗长乏味的故事。
104. expend v. 消费
I expended energy,time,and care on my work.
我把精力、时间和心血花在工作上。
105. expenditure n. 支出,消费;经费
I spend cash on expensive stuff endlessly; so the expenditure trends up.我无休止地花钱买昂贵的物品,所以开支趋向上升。
106. expense n. 开销,费用
It can cut down the expenses for air travel. (2007年6月23日大学英语四级(CET-4)真题试卷(A卷))
107. expensive a. 花钱多的;价格高贵的
Newspapers are a less expensive advertising medium than television and provide a way for advertisers to communicate a longer, more detailed message to their audience than they can through television.(2008年6月大学英语四级考试真题)
108. expand v. 扩大,扩张;展开,膨胀
As the world becomes smaller and our workplaces more diverse, it is becoming essential to expand our under-standing of others and to reexamine some of our false assumptions .(2009年6月英语四级考试真题与答案)
109. expansion n. 扩大,扩充;发展,膨胀
Similarly, 75 years after its initial discovery, the expansion of the universe is still widely misunderstood.
同样地,距离最初的发现已经75年了,宇宙的膨胀还是广遭误解。
110. private a. 私人的,个人的
What is the attitude of many private colleges toward merit aid, according to David Laird?(2009年12月大学英语四级考试试题)
111. individual a. 个别的,单独的 n. 个人,个体
It is impossible to determine the impact of the discounts on individual companies.(2006年6月17日大学英语四级(CET-4)真题试卷(A卷))
112. personal a. 个人的,私人的;亲自的
No government will adopt rigid restrictions on economic growth and personal freedom (limits on electricity usage, driving and travel) that might cut back global warming.(2008年6月大学英语四级考试真题)
114. personnel n. [总称] 人员,员工;人事部门
High-level personnel tend to head in only one direction: outward from America.(2009年12月大学英语四级考试试题)
115. the Pacific Ocean 太平洋
But in March 2001,the Russian Aerospace Agency brought Mir down into the Pacific Ocean.(2006年12月24日大学英语四级(CET-4)真题试卷(A卷))
116. the Atlantic Ocean 大西洋
This river flowed southwest to the Atlantic Ocean.
这条河流向西南,汇入大西洋。
117. the Arctic Ocean 北冰洋
The Alaska pipeline starts at the frozen edge of the Arctic ocean.
阿拉斯加输油管道以北冰洋的冻冰边缘为起点。
118. the Antarctic Ocean 南冰洋
He was the first man to sail the Antarctic Ocean.
他是航行南冰洋的第一人。
119. grant vt. 授予,同意,准予
The elderly are selfish and taking senior discounts for granted.(2006年6月17日大学英语四级(CET-4)真题试卷(A卷))
261. prosperity n.兴旺,繁荣
Railways have brought prosperity to the plain.
铁路给那个平原带来了繁荣。
262. aspect n. 方面;朝向;面貌
Probably the most incredible aspect of this proposed space tour was that NASA approved of it.
263. cope vi. (with)(成功地)应付,处理
You'd better take along a first-aid kit to cope with unexpected catastrophes. 你们最好带着一个急救药箱以便应付意想不到的灾难。
264. core n. 果心,核心
At its core is a cluster of neurons (神经元) deep in the brain known as the amygdale (扁桃核).
265. maintain vt. 维持,保持;坚持,主张
They are the place of the scientific discoveries that move economies forward, and the primary means of educating the talent required to obtain and maintain competitive advantage. (2007年12
266. mainland n. 大陆
The bridge connects the island with the mainland.
这座桥将这个岛屿与大陆连接起来。
267. discipline n. 纪律;惩罚;学科
Good schools have good discipline.
好的学校有好的纪律。
268. domestic a. 本国的,国内的;家用的;家庭的
Expanding domestic and international markets (2009年6月英语四级考试真题与答案)
269. constant a. 不变的,恒定的 n. 常数
In the new world of work, you can look forward to being in constant training (45) ________ .
270. cliff n. 悬崖,峭壁
The cliff overhangs the stream.
这绝壁悬于溪流之上。
271. authority n. 权威;当局
He was an Asian-American raised in a household where respect for those in authority was shown by averting(避开) your eyes. (2009年6月英语四级考试真题与答案)
272. audio a. 听觉
These computers have an audio output.
这些电脑有音频输出。
273. attitude n. 态度
These comments from a customer service representative show how an inclusive attitude can improve sales. (2009年6月英语四级考试真题与答案)
274. community n. 社区,社会
One night a firestorm rages through and destroyed over six hundred homes in our community. (2006年12月24日大学英语四级(CET-4)真题试卷(A卷))
275. commit vt. 犯(错误,罪行等),干(坏事等)
It helps the police determine where a crime is committed. (2009年6月英语四级考试真题)
276. comment n. /vt. 评论
These comments from a customer service representative show how an inclusive attitude can improve sales. (2009年6月英语四级考试真题与答案)
277. distinguish vt. 区分,辨别
He has distinguished himself in city management. (2008年12月大学英语四级考试真题)
278. distress n. 痛苦,悲伤 vt. 使痛苦
These signals produce the familiar signs of distress: trembling, perspiration and fast-moving feet, just to name three. (2006年12月24日大学英语四级(CET-4)真题试卷(A卷))
The manager was distressed by excessive work.
经理因过度操劳而精疲力竭。
279. facility n. [pl.] 设备,设施;便利,方便
Facility under maintenance. No through traffic allowed.
设施尚在维修,车辆禁止通行!
280. faculty n. 能力,技能;系,学科,学院;全体教员
in China many newly hired faculty members at the top research universities received their graduate education abroad.( 2007年6月23日大学英语四级(CET-4)真题试卷(A卷))
281. mixture n. 混合,混合物
Use prepared feed mixtures only. (2009年6月英语四级考试真题)
282. mood n. 心情,情绪;语气
The foggy weather has affected Mary’s mood. (2006年12月23日大学英语四级(CET-4)真题
283. moral a. 道德上的,有道德的
The trouble with the global warming debate is that it has become a moral problem when it’s really an engineering one. (2008年6月大学英语四级考试真题)
284. prominent a. 突出的
Internet advertising will play a more prominent role in organizations’ advertising in the near future. 285. substance n. 物质;实质
This black substance is carbon.
这种黑色的物质是碳。
286. substantial a. 可观的;牢固的;实质的
“It’s still a substantial area,” Park said “But it narrows it way down for me.” (2009年6月英语四级考试真题)
287. prompt vt. 促使 a. 敏捷的,及时的
To enable the police to take prompt action (2008年12月大学英语四级考试真题)
288. vivid a. 生动的
An old soldier gave us a vivid account of the Long March .
一位老战士有声有色地给我们叙述了长征的故事。
289. vocabulary n. 词汇(量);词汇表
Let’s say you are trying to learn some new and rather difficult English vocabulary using a stack of cards (2009年6月英语四级考试真题)
290. venture n. 风险投资,风险项目 v. 冒险;取于
Starting a Peacemakers' Club is a praiseworthy venture for a class and one that could spread to other classrooms (2007年12月大学英语四级考试真题)
291. version n. 版本,译本;说法
Our first version is not what we believe is the best.
我们的第一个版本是我们认为是最好的。
292. waist n. 腰,腰部
He prefers to wear jeans with a larger waist. (2008年12月大学英语四级考试真题)
transform v. 转变,变革;变换
She used to be terribly shy, but a year abroad has completely transformed her, ie so that she is no longer shy. 她过去十分?腆, 但在国外呆了一年以後完全变了.
transmit v. 传播,播送;传递
The World Cup final is being transmitted live to over fifty countries. 世界杯决赛现正向五十多个国家作实况转播.
transplant v. 移植
Blacks are statistically less likely than whites to be referred for kidney transplants or early-stage cancer surgery.( 2006年6月17日大学英语四级(CET-4)真题试卷(A卷) Passage Four)
transport vat. 运输,运送 n. 运输,运输工具
transport goods by lorry 用卡车运载货物.
I normally travel by public transport. 我出门通常乘坐公共交通工具.
shift v. 转移;转动;转变
The wind shifted from east to north. 风由东转向北.
vary v. 变化,改变;使多样化
Opinions vary on this point. 对这一点看法各异.
vanish vi. 消灭,不见
The thief vanished into the crowd. 那小偷消失在人群中.
swallow v. 吞下,咽下 n. 燕子
Taking pills is easy; just put them in your mouth and swallow. 服用药片很容易, 只须放在口中咽下即可.
suspicion n. 怀疑,疑心
He was arrested on suspicion of having stolen the money. 他因涉嫌偷那笔钱而被捕.
suspicious a. 怀疑的,可疑的
I'm very suspicious about her motives. 我对她的动机甚为怀疑.
mild a. 温暖的,暖和的;温柔的,味淡的
He gave a mild answer, in spite of his annoyance. 他尽管已恼火, 但回答得还是很和蔼.
tender a. 温柔的;脆弱的
A real estate agent, attracted to his current job because her loves fixing up old homes, describes buying properties that need a little tender loving care to make them more saleable.
nuisance n. 损害,妨害,讨厌(的人或事物)
The noise was so loud that it was a nuisance to the neighbours. 那声音大得让邻居讨厌.
insignificant a. 无意义的,无足轻重的;无价值的
The rate has fallen by an insignificant amount. 比率虽有下降, 但微不足道.
accelerate vt. 加速,促进
The growth of weeds is accelerated. (2006年12月24日大学英语四级(CET-4)真题试卷(A卷) Passage Three)
absolute a. 绝对的,无条件的;完全的
It's an absolute fact. 这是千真万确的事实.
boundary n. 分界线,边界
The fence marks the boundary between my land and hers. 这道栅栏是我的地和她的地的分界线.
brake n. 刹车,制动器 v. 刹住(车)
His brakes failed on a steep hill. 他的车闸在陡峭的山路上失灵了.
The driver braked hard as the child ran onto the road in front of him. 那孩子跑到汽车前面的路上, 司机猛踩刹车.
[六级听力] 六级考试听力场景词汇完整版-购物
商店的常见表达:
商店store
书店 book store
杂货铺 drugstore
百货商店 department store
商店 grocery store
超市 supermarket
购物中心 shopping mall
价格便宜的说法:
It’s a real bargain.
It’s a good bargain.
It’s cheap indeed.
It’s a good deal.
It’ s a good buy.
价格合理的说法:
It’s affordable/acceptable.
The price is fair/reasonable.
价格贵的说法:
The price is steep.
The price is high.
付款方式的说法:
直接付款pay in cash
支票付款 pay by check
信用卡付款 pay with credit card
分期付款pay by installment
头期款 down payment
打折的常见说法:
折扣 discount
打七折 to give a 30% discount
打九折 to offer a 10% discount
打五折 50%off
降价出售 on sale
便宜货 bargain
讨价还价 to bargain with sb.
常见商品的表达:
文具用品 stationery
化妆品 cosmetics
鞋类 shoes
男士服装 Men’s Wear
女士服装 Women’s Wear
牛仔裤 jeans
体育用品部 sportswear department
休闲服装 casuel wear
体育用品 sports goods
电视 TV
电子类产品 eletronic products
播放机 DVD player
数码摄像机 digital video camera
二手车 second-hand car
其它:
购物 shopping
购物 to do some shopping
购物 to do grocery shopping
就是逛逛 to do window shopping
购物单 shopping list
卖光了 to be out of stock
卖光了 to be sold out
有现货 to be in stock
商品标签 price tag
收据 receipt
商品目录 catalog
结账 check
收银台 check out counter
发票 invoice
送货 shipping
送货 deliver
最新款式 latest style
261. prosperity n.兴旺,繁荣
Railways have brought prosperity to the plain.
铁路给那个平原带来了繁荣。
262. aspect n. 方面;朝向;面貌
Probably the most incredible aspect of this proposed space tour was that NASA approved of it.
263. cope vi. (with)(成功地)应付,处理
You'd better take along a first-aid kit to cope with unexpected catastrophes. 你们最好带着一个急救药箱以便应付意想不到的灾难。
264. core n. 果心,核心
At its core is a cluster of neurons (神经元) deep in the brain known as the amygdale (扁桃核).
265. maintain vt. 维持,保持;坚持,主张
They are the place of the scientific discoveries that move economies forward, and the primary means of educating the talent required to obtain and maintain competitive advantage. (2007年12月大学英语四级考试真题)
266. mainland n. 大陆
The bridge connects the island with the mainland.
这座桥将这个岛屿与大陆连接起来。
267. discipline n. 纪律;惩罚;学科
Good schools have good discipline.
好的学校有好的纪律。
268. domestic a. 本国的,国内的;家用的;家庭的
Expanding domestic and international markets (2009年6月英语四级考试真题与答案)
269. constant a. 不变的,恒定的 n. 常数
In the new world of work, you can look forward to being in constant training (45) ________ . (2008年6月大学英语四级考试真题)
270. cliff n. 悬崖,峭壁
The cliff overhangs the stream.
这绝壁悬于溪流之上。
271. authority n. 权威;当局
He was an Asian-American raised in a household where respect for those in authority was shown by averting(避开) your eyes. (2009年6月英语四级考试真题与答案)
272. audio a. 听觉
These computers have an audio output.
这些电脑有音频输出。
273. attitude n. 态度
These comments from a customer service representative show how an inclusive attitude can improve sales. (2009年6月英语四级考试真题与答案)
274. community n. 社区,社会
One night a firestorm rages through and destroyed over six hundred homes in our community. (2006年12月24日大学英语四级(CET-4)真题试卷(A卷))
275. commit vt. 犯(错误,罪行等),干(坏事等)
It helps the police determine where a crime is committed. (2009年6月英语四级考试真题)
276. comment n. /vt. 评论
These comments from a customer service representative show how an inclusive attitude can improve sales. (2009年6月英语四级考试真题与答案)
This country has previously witnessed two great struggles to achieve a truly multicultural democracy. (2006年6月17日大学英语四级(CET-4)真题试卷(A卷))
618. withdraw v. 收回,撤销
Mother withdrew $100 from her account.
妈妈从账户上取出100美元。
619. slippery a. 滑的
Many falls are due to wet floors or slippery rugs.
很多摔伤事件是由于湿地板或滑的地毯所致。
620. smash vt. 粉碎,打烂
My watch was smashed against the wall.
我的手表撞在墙上破碎了。
621. snap n. /vt. 折断,拉断;快照
Here is some of our holiday snap.
这些是我们的上些假日快照。
622. software n. 软件
As a result of its strength in science, the United States has consistently led the world in the commercialization of major new technologies, from the mainframe computer and the integrated circuit of the 1960s to the Internet infrastructure (基础设施) and applications software of the 1990s. (2007年12月大学英语四级考试真题)
623. solar a. 太阳的
Unlike solar or wind power, heat from the rocks is always on.
和太阳能或者风力不同的是,地热随时都可以取用。
624. lunar a. 月的,月球的
He patiently waited , then when I was done , he said he would like Chinese New Year did not begin January first , and that Chinese New Year ,which is tied to the lunar cycle ,is one of the most celebrated holidays on the Chinese calendar . (2009年6月英语四级考试真题)
625. submerge vi. 潜入水中
The whole village and the fields have been submerged by floods.
洪水已淹没了整个村庄和农田。
626. submit vi. (to)屈服,听从
Applying for artistic merit scholarships usually requires that students submit a portfolio(选辑)of some sort, whether that includes a collection of artwork, a recording of a musical performance or a video of them dancing. (2009年12月大学英语四级考试试题)
627. timber n. 木材,原木
There's more timber to transport now.
现在有更多的木材需要运输。
628. tissue n. 组织;薄纱,手巾纸
Food and drink leave traces in one’s body tissues. (2009年6月英语四级考试真题)
629. title n. 题目,标题
Newsweeklies, women’s titles, and business magazines have all seen increases in advertising because they attract the high-end market (2008年6月大学英语四级考试真题)
630. tone n. 语气,音调
He kept the tone of the letter formal and businesslike.
他使这封信保持正式公文的语气。
631. drift vi. 漂,漂流
A fleecy cloud was drifting past.
一朵白云正在飘然而过。
119. grand a. 宏伟大,壮丽的,重大的
The museum that we visit is very grand.
我们参观的博物馆是非常雄伟的
120. invade v. 侵入,侵略,侵袭
When Balrogs invade the ship, you better avoid them. The cabin is the safest place!当蝙蝠魔侵入船的时候,你更好避开它船舱是最安全的地方!
121. acid n. 酸,酸性物质 a. 酸的;尖刻的
Aluminum is the main factor limiting plant growth on acid soil .
铝是酸性土壤中植物生长发育的主要限制因子。
122. acknowledge v. 承认;致谢
“Yeah, we’re playing the merit game,” acknowledges Tom Lancaster, associate dean for undergraduate education.(2009年12月大学英语四级考试试题)
123. balcony n. 阳台
You can see the sea from our balcony.
从我们的阳台,你可以看到大海。
124. calculate vt. 计算,核算
He must calculate the probability of failure.
他必须计算一下失败的概率。
125. calendar n. 日历,月历
He patiently waited , then when I was done , he said he would like Chinese New Year did not begin January first , and that Chinese New Year ,which is tied to the lunar cycle ,is one of the most celebrated holidays on the Chinese calendar .(2009年6月英语四级考试真题与答案)
126. optimistic a. 乐观
The man is quite optimistic about human nature.(2007年6月23日大学英语四级(CET-4)真题试卷(A卷))
127. optional a. 可以任选的,非强制的
Some courses in college are required while others are optional.
大学里有的课程是必修的,有是是选修的。
128. outstanding a. 杰出的,突出的,显著的
She made outstanding contributions to children’s education.(2006年6月17日大学英语四级(CET-4)真题试卷(A卷))
129. export n. 出口(物) v. 出口,输出
We export to many countries.
我们向许多国家出口货物。
130. import n. 进口(物) v. 进口,输入
importing low-price prescription drugs from Canada(2006年6月17日大学英语四级(CET-4)真题试卷(A卷))
131. impose vt. 把...加强(on);采用,利用
You ought not to impose your thoughts on others.
你不应该总是把自己的想法强加于别人。
132. religion n. 宗教,宗教信仰
He deceived them under the cloak of religion.
他打着宗教的幌子欺骗他们。
133. religious a. 宗教的
And Taoism is a religious sect.
而道教是一个宗教派别。
675. giant a. 巨大的 n. 巨人,巨物
There is a giant asleep within every man.
每个人的心中都有一个沉睡的巨人。
Giant machines reap the wheat grown in the field.
巨大的机器收割田野里生长的小麦。
676. glimpse n. 一瞥,一看
Then we got a glimpse of èze, a village on top of a small mountain.
后来我们看到了艾兹小镇,这个小镇建于一座小山的山顶上。
677. glory n. 光荣,荣誉
The path to glory is always rugged.
通向光荣的路常常是崎岖的。
678. glorious n. 光荣的,极好的
He jawed at me about his glorious life all the afternoon.
整个下午他都在跟我喋喋不休地讲他那辉煌的过去。
679. golf n. 高尔夫球运动
The Golf Channel, for instance, is watched by people who play golf. (2008年6月大学英语四级考试真题)
680. hydrogen n. 氢
Most hydrogen and oxygen atoms in water are stable , but traces of both elements are also present as heavier isotopes (同位素) . (2009年6月英语四级考试真题)
681. oxygen n. 氧
Most hydrogen and oxygen atoms in water are stable , but traces of both elements are also present as heavier isotopes (同位素) . (2009年6月英语四级考试真题)
682. hostile a. 敌对的,敌意大
The two once hostile countries are now trying to cooperate with each other. 这两个曾经敌对的国家正试着寻求彼此间的合作。
683. household n. 家庭,户
Home and Garden Television is seen by those interested in household improvement projects. (2008年6月大学英语四级考试真题)
684. hook n. 钩
Hang your coat up on the hook.
把你的外衣挂在钩子上。
685. holy a. 神圣地,圣洁的
After all , their dominions were holy.
毕竟,他们的主权是神圣的。
686. hint n. 暗示,示意
He gave a hint to help the child guess the answer.
他给了孩子一点提示,帮助他猜出答案。
687. hesitate v. 犹豫
And ever since, I have never hesitated to head for even the most remote of places, without guides….(2008年6月大学英语四级考试真题)
688. highlight vt. 强调,突出
It is, more important, an educational campaign to highlight the contemporary reality of “racial deficits” of all kinds, the unequal conditions that impact blacks regardless of class. (2006年6月17日大学英语四级(CET-4)真题试卷(A卷))
689. hence ad. 因此,所以;今后,从此
Hence, water temperature exerts significant influence on the living processes of fish.
因此,水温对鱼类的各种生命活动过程有很大的影响。
632. drip n. 滴
Suddenly he heard the drip of the water.
突然他听见水滴声。
633. durable a. 耐用的,持久的
It convinced the public that fashionable clothes should be made durable. (2009年6月英语四级考试真题)
634. duration n. 持续,持续期间
In the unreal there is no duration and in the real there is no cessation 虚幻的事物没有持久性,真实的事物不会停止存在;
635. dusk n. 黄昏,薄暮
The garden closes at dusk.
花园在黄昏时关闭。
636. leather n. 皮革
The factory processes leather.
这个厂加工皮革。
637. legislation n. 法律,法规;立法
The legislation affects legal as well as illegal immigrants.
立法不但影响非法移民也影响合法移民。
638. leisure n. 闲暇;悠闲
Yet, despite the competition, my 8-year-old daughter Rebecca wants to spend her leisure time writing short stories. (2007年12月大学英语四级考试真题)
639. loose a. 松的,宽松的
Though its structure is somewhat loose, the novel is not bad.
这部小说的结构虽然有些松散,但还是不错的。
640. loosen v. 解开,放松
I must take some exercise and loosen up my muscles .
我必须做些运动,以松弛我的肌肉。
641. earnest a. 认真的,诚挚的
He expressed earnest love to his motherland.
他抒发了对祖国的挚爱之情
642. earthquake n. 地震
They’d lost their home and many or all of their possessions through fires, floods, earthquakes, or some other disaster. (2006年12月24日大学英语四级(CET-4)真题试卷(A卷))
643. echo n. 回音,回声
These two events are completely unrelated to, yet they echo each other in the message they send about the place of books and reading in American culture. (2006年12月24日大学英语四级(
644. elaborate a. 精心设计的,复杂的
Like animals, humans evolved with an elaborate mechanism for processing information about potential threats. (2006年12月24日大学英语四级(CET-4)真题试卷(A卷))
645. elastic n. 橡皮圈(带) a. 有弹性的
Rigid casings will make the antenna more solid and rubber ones will allow it to stretch like an elastic band.
严格的封装使得这种天线更可靠以及更灵活。它可以象橡皮圈一样能被拉伸。
The rules are elastic.
规章是有弹性的。
646. elbow n. 肘
You hit my elbow when I was shooting.
我要投篮的时候,你碰着我的手肘了。
647. electron n. 电子
Operates simply, the electron counts.
操作简单,电子计数。
648. volcano n. 火山
This is a dormant volcano.
这是座休眠的火山。
649. volume n. 卷,册;体积,容量
Large volume of data were gathered.
人们收集了大量的资料。
650. fatigue n. 疲劳,劳累
She's so easily fatigued since her illness.
自从病后,她很容易疲劳。
651. faulty a. 有错误的,有缺点的
Memory is often faulty among the mentally ill .
精神病患者的记忆往往是有缺陷的。
652. favorable a. 称赞道;有利的,顺利的
can buy organic cotton at favorable prices (2009年6月英语四级考试真题)
653. favorite a. 特别受喜欢的 n. 喜爱的人或物
It is one of my favorite novels.
这是我最喜爱的一本小说。
654. gallery n. 画廊
This gallery is open free.
这家美术馆免费开放。
655. gallon n. 加仑
This car averages 40 miles to the gallon.
这辆汽车平均每加仑可行40英里。
656. gap n. 间隔,差距
The widening gap between the rich and poor (2008年6月大学英语四级考试真题)
657. garbage n. 垃圾,废物
He cleaned up all the garbage in the woman’s yard. (2006年12月24日大学英语四级(CET-4)真题试卷(A卷))
658. gaze v. 凝视,注视
She turned her gaze from one person to the other.
她把凝视的目光从一个人转向另一个人。
659. gear n. 齿轮,传动装置
Please check the skylight control gear.
请检查一下天窗传动装置。
660. gene n. 基因
Gene research is a recondite area of learning.
基因研究是一个奥博的学术领域。
504. response n.回答,答复;反应
In a purely biological sense, fear begins with the body’s system for reacting to things that can harm us—the so-called fight-or-flight response.
505. sensible a.明智的
I find him a very sensible man. 我发现他是一个很有头脑的人。
506. sensitive a.敏感到,灵敏的
The speech skirted round all the sensitive questions. 这个讲话回避了所有的敏感的问题。
507. tremble vi.颤抖
She could not but tremble at these preparations. 她对于这种安排不由得颤抖起来。
508. tremendous a.巨大的;精彩的
But these successes paradoxically obscure the tremendous human costs of historically accumulated disadvantage that remain central to black Americans’lives.
509. trend n.趋向,倾向
One new trend involves sourcing portions of a research program to another country.
510. trial n.审讯;试验
These examinations were a great trial to me. 这些考试对我而言真是一大考验。
511. apparent a.显然的,明白的
The term“glass ceiling”was first used by the Wall Street Journal to describe the apparent barriers that prevent women from reaching the top of the corporate ________. A) seniority B) superiority C) height D) hierarchy
512. appetite n.胃口;欲望
How about your appetite today? 今天你的胃口怎麽样?
513. deposit n.存款,定金v.存放,储蓄
She deposited her paycheck every Saturday. 她每星期六都存储她的薪金支票。
Ten yuan is the minimum initial deposit 最低的开户存款金额是十元。
514. deputy n.副职,代表
The deputy chairman of the charity clarified the importance of clarity and purity. 慈善团体的代理会长验证明了透明和纯洁的重要性。
515. derive vt.取得,得到;(from)起源于
people’s unpleasant memories are derived from their feeling of fear(2006年12月23日大学英语四级(CET-4)真题试卷(B卷))
516. descend v.下来,下降
A double blessing has descended upon Tom.(2006年12月23日大学英语四级(CET-4)
517. missile n.
导弹The missile has a sophisticated guidance system. 该导弹配有复杂的导航系统。
518. mission n.使命;
代表团 It’s an urgent mission.
519. mist n.薄雾
Mist often blurs the landscape. 薄雾常常使风景暗淡。
520. noticeable a.显而易见到
Specifically he wears a noticeable red sweater to get attention from God.为了吸引上帝注意,他特别穿了件显而易见的红毛衣。
521. notify vt.通知,告知
I have notified them to watch and tail him. 我已通知了他们监视跟踪他。
522. notion n.概念;意图,想法
From offering classes that teach students how to legally manipulate contracts to reinforcing the notion of profit over community interests Etzioni has seen a lot that’s left him shaking his head.)
523. resemble vt.像,类似于
Space Island Group is going to build a ring-shaped rotating“commercial space infrastructure (基础结构)”that will resemble the Discovery spacecraft in the movie“2001: A Space Odyssey.”(2006年12月23日大学英语四级(CET-4)真题试卷(B卷))
524. reveal vt.揭露
Psychologists tell us boundaries are healthy that it’s important to reveal yourself to friends family and lovers in stages at appropriate times.(2008年6月大学英语四级考试真题)
525. revenue n.收入,岁入;税收
After television the medium attracting the next largest annual ad revenue is newspapers.(2008年6月大学英语四级考试真题)
526. shelter n.掩蔽处;住所
Using billboards newsstands and bus shelters for advertising is an effective way of reaching these on-the-go consumers.(
527. shield n.防护物,盾vt.保护,防护
Shield yourself from bad influences. 保护自己不受坏影响。
Be my mirror my sword and shield! 请作我的明镜我的宝剑和盾牌!
528. vital a.重要的;致命的,生命的
Fashion designers are rarely concerned with vital things like warmth comfort and ________. A) stability B) capability C) durability D) availability