PTE Word List for Academic
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- PTE Word List for Academic (A B)
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- PTE Word List for Academic (P Q)
- PTE Word List for Academic (R)
- PTE Word List for Academic (S)
- PTE Word List for Academic (T)
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abbreviation
abnormal
abolish
aboriginal
abort
abound
abrasion
abridge
abrupt
absorb
abstract
abundance
accelerate
accessory
acclaim
accommodate
accommodation
accompany
accord
accountable
accumulate
accuser
achieve
acquaint
acquire
acquisition
activate
acute
adapt
addict
adept
adequate
adhere
adjacent
adjoin
administer
administrate
admission
adolescence
advent
adverse
advertise
advocate
aerial
aesthetic
affiliate
affirm
affix
afflict
aggregate
agitation
agony
agreeable
airing
albeit
alienate
allege
allegiance
alleviate
allocate
allot
allowance
alloy
alongside
alphabetical
alter
alternate
altitude
amateur
amaze
ambiguity
ambiguous
ambitious
amend
amends
amid
amidst
ammunition
amphibian
ample
amplify
amuse
analogy
analyse
analytical
ancestor
anchor
anecdote
annihilate
annoy
annuity
antagonism
antarctic
anthem
anthology
anthropology
antibiotic
anticipate
anticipation
antonym
apologetic
apparatus
apparent
append
appendix
applaud
appliance
applicant
appraisal
appreciable
apprentice
approximate
apt
aptitude
aquarium
aquatic
arbitrary
arc
arch
archaic
architect
archives
ardent
arduous
arena
arise
armour
arouse
array
articulate
artificial
artillery
ascend
ascent
ascertain
ascribe
aspect
aspiration
aspire
assassination
assemble
assert
assess
asset
assign
assorted
assumption
assurance
astound
astronomy
asylum
athlete
atlas
attach
attain
attendance
attendant
attribute
audible
audit
auditorium
augment
authentic
author
authoritative
authorize
automate
automatic
automation
automobile
autonomy
auxiliary
avail
avalanche
avert
aviation
axis
backward
bacterium
badminton
baffle
ballot
bamboo
ban
bandage
banish
bankrupt
banquet
bark
barometer
barren
barricade
barrier
barter
batch
bathe
batter
bead
beautician
beforehand
beneficial
berth
beset
beverage
bewilder
bias
bibliography
bilateral
bilingual
bind
biography
bitumen
blaze
bleach
bleak
blend
blink
bloc
bloom
blossom
blot
blunder
blunt
blur
blush
boast
boil
bookcase
bookkeeper
bookstall
boost
boundary
bounty
bouquet
bowel
boycott
brace
brake
brashness
breach
breakthrough
breed
brew
brink
brisk
brochure
bronze
brood
browse
bruise
buckle
buffet
bulb
bulge
bulk
bulletin
bumper
bundle
bungalow
buoyant
bureaucracy
burgeon
burial
burrow
bustle
butcher
butterfly
bypass
Word and Definition List
abnormal 
a. Syn. anomalous; unusual
(反常的,异常的,变态的) unusual; not typical; not normal
Show examples and contexts (反常的,异常的,变态的) unusual; not typical; not normal
abolish
v. Syn. cancel; annul
(废除) cancel; put an end to; destroy completely
Show examples and contexts (废除) cancel; put an end to; destroy completely
aboriginal
a. Syn. primitive; native
(原来的,土著的) being the first of its kind in a region; primitive; native
Show examples and contexts (原来的,土著的) being the first of its kind in a region; primitive; native
abort
v. Syn. failure; terminate
(中止计划(任务)) stop; terminate before completion; terminate a pregnancy
Show examples and contexts (中止计划(任务)) stop; terminate before completion; terminate a pregnancy
abrasion
n. Syn. scratch; friction
(磨(擦)破,擦伤处(尤指皮肤因磨擦等造成者).表面磨损) scratch; friction
Show examples and contexts (磨(擦)破,擦伤处(尤指皮肤因磨擦等造成者).表面磨损) scratch; friction
abridge
v. Syn. condense; shorten
(删节,节选) condense; shorten; reduce length of written text
Show examples and contexts (删节,节选) condense; shorten; reduce length of written text
abrupt
a. Syn. sudden; unforeseen
(突然的,意外的) broken off; very steep; having sudden transitions from one subject to another
Show examples and contexts (突然的,意外的) broken off; very steep; having sudden transitions from one subject to another
absorb
v. Syn. monopolize; receive
(吸收,合并) assimilate or incorporate; suck or drink up; occupy full attention
Show examples and contexts (吸收,合并) assimilate or incorporate; suck or drink up; occupy full attention
abstract
a. Syn. theoretical; abstruse
(抽象的) theoretical; not concrete; not applied or practical; difficult to understand
Show examples and contexts (抽象的) theoretical; not concrete; not applied or practical; difficult to understand
abundance
n. Syn. profusion; richness
(丰富,充裕) great or plentiful amount; fullness to overflowing
Show examples and contexts (丰富,充裕) great or plentiful amount; fullness to overflowing
accelerate
v. Syn. speed; hasten
(加速) move faster; cause to develop or progress more quickly; occur sooner than expected
Show examples and contexts (加速) move faster; cause to develop or progress more quickly; occur sooner than expected
accessory
n. Syn. adjunct; appendage
(附件) additional object; useful but not essential thing; subordinate or supplementary item
Show examples and contexts (附件) additional object; useful but not essential thing; subordinate or supplementary item
accommodate
v. Syn. adapt; oblige
(招待,食宿,适应) do a favor or service for; provide for; supply with; make suitable; adapt; allow for
Show examples and contexts (招待,食宿,适应) do a favor or service for; provide for; supply with; make suitable; adapt; allow for
accommodation
n.
(住处,住所,适应,调节,通融) living quarters provided for public convenience; something that meets a need; convenience
Show examples and contexts (住处,住所,适应,调节,通融) living quarters provided for public convenience; something that meets a need; convenience
accord
n. Syn. agreement; treaty
(一致,协议) settlement or compromise of conflicting opinions; written agreement between two states
Show examples and contexts (一致,协议) settlement or compromise of conflicting opinions; written agreement between two states
accountable
a.
(有责任的,应负责做出解释的) liable to being called to account; answerable; responsible; something that can be explained
Show examples and contexts (有责任的,应负责做出解释的) liable to being called to account; answerable; responsible; something that can be explained
accuser
n.
(原告,起诉人) one who accuses; one who brings a charge of crime or fault
Show examples and contexts (原告,起诉人) one who accuses; one who brings a charge of crime or fault
achieve
v. Syn. accomplish; fulfill
(完成,实现) gain with effort; accomplish; fulfill
Show examples and contexts (完成,实现) gain with effort; accomplish; fulfill
acquaint
v. Syn. Inform
(熟悉) inform about; cause to come to know personally; make familiar
Show examples and contexts (熟悉) inform about; cause to come to know personally; make familiar
acquire
v. Syn. obtain; gain
(获取) gain through experience or effort; gain possession of; locate with tracking system
Show examples and contexts (获取) gain through experience or effort; gain possession of; locate with tracking system
acquisition
n. Syn. acquirement; attainment
(获得) act of contracting or assuming or acquiring possession of something
Show examples and contexts (获得) act of contracting or assuming or acquiring possession of something
activate
v. Syn. encourage; stimulate
(刺激,使活动) make active or more active; stimulate; make radioactive
Show examples and contexts (刺激,使活动) make active or more active; stimulate; make radioactive
acute
a. Syn. keen; sharp
(精明,敏锐,聪明) quickly perceptive; keen; having a sharp point or tip; extremely sharp or severe
Show examples and contexts (精明,敏锐,聪明) quickly perceptive; keen; having a sharp point or tip; extremely sharp or severe
adapt
v. Syn. alter; modify
(改变) make fit for; change to suit a new purpose
Show examples and contexts (改变) make fit for; change to suit a new purpose
addict
v.
(使上瘾,使沉溺) cause someone to become dependent; indulge in; be devoted to
Show examples and contexts (使上瘾,使沉溺) cause someone to become dependent; indulge in; be devoted to
adept
a. Syn. competent; proficient
(擅长于) expert at; very skilled; having or showing knowledge and skill and aptitude
Show examples and contexts (擅长于) expert at; very skilled; having or showing knowledge and skill and aptitude
adequate
a. Syn. sufficient; enough
(足够的,充实的) sufficient; enough to meet a purpose
Show examples and contexts (足够的,充实的) sufficient; enough to meet a purpose
adhere
v. Syn. stick; bond
(黏着) stick fast; stick to firmly; be compatible or in accordance with
Show examples and contexts (黏着) stick fast; stick to firmly; be compatible or in accordance with
adjacent
a. Syn. adjoining; neighboring
(邻近的,毗邻的) adjoining; neighboring; close to; lying near
Show examples and contexts (邻近的,毗邻的) adjoining; neighboring; close to; lying near
administer
v. Syn. govern; supervise
(管理) govern; supervise; give or apply medications
Show examples and contexts (管理) govern; supervise; give or apply medications
admission
n. Syn. admittance; entrance; access
(准许进入,准许加入,入场费,会费,承认,招认) act or practice of admitting; power or permission to enter
Show examples and contexts (准许进入,准许加入,入场费,会费,承认,招认) act or practice of admitting; power or permission to enter
adolescence
n. Syn. youth; juvenescence
(青春期) state of growing up from childhood to manhood or womanhood; transitional period between youth and maturity
Show examples and contexts (青春期) state of growing up from childhood to manhood or womanhood; transitional period between youth and maturity
advent
n. Syn. arrival
(到来,出现) coming or arrival, especially of something extremely important
Show examples and contexts (到来,出现) coming or arrival, especially of something extremely important
adverse
a. Syn. unfavorable; hostile
(讨厌,敌意) in opposing direction; harmful or unfavorable; acting or serving to oppose
Show examples and contexts (讨厌,敌意) in opposing direction; harmful or unfavorable; acting or serving to oppose
advertise
v. Syn. notify
(登广告,做广告,广告商) give notice to; inform or apprise; make known; give public notice of
Show examples and contexts (登广告,做广告,广告商) give notice to; inform or apprise; make known; give public notice of
advocate
v. Syn. urge; support
(辩护,推广) speak, plead, or argue in favour of; plead for; push for something
Show examples and contexts (辩护,推广) speak, plead, or argue in favour of; plead for; push for something
aerial
a.
(空气的,空中的) of the air or atmosphere; produced by or found in the air; performed in the air
Show examples and contexts (空气的,空中的) of the air or atmosphere; produced by or found in the air; performed in the air
aesthetic
a. Syn. artistic; elegant
(审美的) elegant or tasteful; of or concerning appreciation of beauty or good taste
Show examples and contexts (审美的) elegant or tasteful; of or concerning appreciation of beauty or good taste
affiliate
v. Syn. associate; incorporate
(使隶属,接纳为成员) associate; incorporate
Show examples and contexts (使隶属,接纳为成员) associate; incorporate
affix
v. Syn. fasten; attach
(增加,附于) fasten; append; add on; secure to something
Show examples and contexts (增加,附于) fasten; append; add on; secure to something
afflict
v. Syn. plague; suffer; torment
(折磨,使苦恼) cause pain, suffering or distress
Show examples and contexts (折磨,使苦恼) cause pain, suffering or distress
aggregate
v. Syn. gather; accumulate
(收集,聚集) gather into a mass, sum, or whole; amount to
Show examples and contexts (收集,聚集) gather into a mass, sum, or whole; amount to
agitation
n. Syn. anxiety; disturbance
(焦虑,不安,鼓动,煽动) anxiety; extreme emotional disturbance
Show examples and contexts (焦虑,不安,鼓动,煽动) anxiety; extreme emotional disturbance
agony
n.
(极大痛苦) extreme pain of mind or body; anguish; last struggle of life; death struggle
Show examples and contexts (极大痛苦) extreme pain of mind or body; anguish; last struggle of life; death struggle
agreeable
a. Syn. pleasing; acceptable
(使人愉快的,合意的) ready to consent or submit; acceptable
Show examples and contexts (使人愉快的,合意的) ready to consent or submit; acceptable
airing
a.
(晾干,通风,公开,公开讨论,散步,开汽车兜风) exposure to air for freshening or drying; exposure to public attention; radio or television broadcast
Show examples and contexts (晾干,通风,公开,公开讨论,散步,开汽车兜风) exposure to air for freshening or drying; exposure to public attention; radio or television broadcast
alienate
v. Syn. estrange; transfer; separate
(孤立,树敌) cause to become unfriendly or hostile; transfer property or ownership; isolate or dissociate emotionally
Show examples and contexts (孤立,树敌) cause to become unfriendly or hostile; transfer property or ownership; isolate or dissociate emotionally
allegiance
n. Syn. loyalty; fidelity
(忠诚) loyalty to a nation, sovereign, or cause; fidelity to any person or thing; devotion
Show examples and contexts (忠诚) loyalty to a nation, sovereign, or cause; fidelity to any person or thing; devotion
alleviate
v. Syn. relieve; moderate; reduce
(解脱,释放,释然) provide physical relief, as from pain; make easier; remove in part
Show examples and contexts (解脱,释放,释然) provide physical relief, as from pain; make easier; remove in part
allot
v. Syn. distribute
(按份额分配) parcel out in parts or portions; distribute to each individual concerned; assign as a share or lot
Show examples and contexts (按份额分配) parcel out in parts or portions; distribute to each individual concerned; assign as a share or lot
allowance
n. Syn. authorization; permission
(津贴,补助,认同,宽容,份额) approval; act of allowing, granting, or admitting
Show examples and contexts (津贴,补助,认同,宽容,份额) approval; act of allowing, granting, or admitting
alloy
v. Syn. combine; mix
(混合,减少纯度) combine; mix; make less pure; lessen or moderate
Show examples and contexts (混合,减少纯度) combine; mix; make less pure; lessen or moderate
alphabetical
a.
(字母的,按字母顺序) arranged in customary order of the letters of a language
Show examples and contexts (字母的,按字母顺序) arranged in customary order of the letters of a language
alter
v. Syn. modify; change; convert
(改变,修改) modify; cause to change; make different; convert
Show examples and contexts (改变,修改) modify; cause to change; make different; convert
alternate
a. Syn. substitute
(交替的,轮流的) happening or following in turns; succeeding each other continuously; substitute
Show examples and contexts (交替的,轮流的) happening or following in turns; succeeding each other continuously; substitute
altitude
n. Syn. elevation; height
(高度) elevation especially above sea level; height
Show examples and contexts (高度) elevation especially above sea level; height
amateur
a. Syn. nonprofessional; inexpert
(业余的) nonprofessional; lacking the skill of a professional, as in an art
Show examples and contexts (业余的) nonprofessional; lacking the skill of a professional, as in an art
ambitious
a. Syn. aspiring; enterprising
(有雄心的,渴望成功的) aspiring; having a strong desire for success or achievement
Show examples and contexts (有雄心的,渴望成功的) aspiring; having a strong desire for success or achievement
amend
v. Syn. correct; improve
(修订,修改,变更) change for the better; improve; remove faults or errors
Show examples and contexts (修订,修改,变更) change for the better; improve; remove faults or errors
amends
n.
(赔偿,补偿) compensation for a loss or injury; recompense; reparation
Show examples and contexts (赔偿,补偿) compensation for a loss or injury; recompense; reparation
ammunition
n. Syn. weapon
(军火,弹药) military stores or provisions; articles used in weapons, as powder, balls, shot, shells
Show examples and contexts (军火,弹药) military stores or provisions; articles used in weapons, as powder, balls, shot, shells
ample
a. Syn. abundant
(丰富的,富足的) more than enough in size or scope or capacity; fairly large
Show examples and contexts (丰富的,富足的) more than enough in size or scope or capacity; fairly large
amplify
v. Syn. intensify; increase
(放大) broaden or clarify by expanding; intensify; make larger or more powerful; increase
Show examples and contexts (放大) broaden or clarify by expanding; intensify; make larger or more powerful; increase
amuse
v. Syn. absorb; distract; bewilder
(使欢乐,逗…笑,娱乐,消遣) occupy in an agreeable, pleasing, or entertaining fashion; cause laughter or be funny; delude or deceive
Show examples and contexts (使欢乐,逗…笑,娱乐,消遣) occupy in an agreeable, pleasing, or entertaining fashion; cause laughter or be funny; delude or deceive
analogy
n. Syn. similarity; parallelism
(类比,相似) similarity in some respects; comparison based on similarity
Show examples and contexts (类比,相似) similarity in some respects; comparison based on similarity
analyse
v.
(分析) resolve anything complex into its elements; separate into parts for purpose of examination of each separately
Show examples and contexts (分析) resolve anything complex into its elements; separate into parts for purpose of examination of each separately
ancestor
n. Syn. forefather; forebear
(祖先,祖宗) forefather; forebear; forerunner or predecessor
Show examples and contexts (祖先,祖宗) forefather; forebear; forerunner or predecessor
anchor
v. Syn. fasten
(固定,锚) secure or fasten firmly; be fixed in place; narrate or coordinate
Show examples and contexts (固定,锚) secure or fasten firmly; be fixed in place; narrate or coordinate
anecdote
n. Syn. episode; story
(奇闻轶事) short account of amusing or interesting event; short narrative; secret story of history or biography
Show examples and contexts (奇闻轶事) short account of amusing or interesting event; short narrative; secret story of history or biography
annihilate
v. Syn. destroy
(毁灭,破坏) destroy completely; reduce to nonexistence
Show examples and contexts (毁灭,破坏) destroy completely; reduce to nonexistence
annoy
v. Syn. disturb; irritate
(使恼怒,打扰) disturb, especially by minor irritations; irritate
Show examples and contexts (使恼怒,打扰) disturb, especially by minor irritations; irritate
annuity
n.
(年金,养老金) annual payment of allowance or income; periodical payment, amounting to a fixed sum in each year
Show examples and contexts (年金,养老金) annual payment of allowance or income; periodical payment, amounting to a fixed sum in each year
antagonism
n. Syn. hostility; enmity
(反抗,敌对) active resistance; condition of being an opposing principle, force, or factor
Show examples and contexts (反抗,敌对) active resistance; condition of being an opposing principle, force, or factor
antarctic
a.
(南极的) opposite to the northern or arctic pole; relating to the southern pole or to the region near it
Show examples and contexts (南极的) opposite to the northern or arctic pole; relating to the southern pole or to the region near it
anthem
n. Syn. song; hymn
(圣歌,赞美诗) song of praise or patriotism; song of devotion or loyalty
Show examples and contexts (圣歌,赞美诗) song of praise or patriotism; song of devotion or loyalty
anthology
n. Syn. collection
(选集) book of literary selections by various authors
Show examples and contexts (选集) book of literary selections by various authors
anthropology
n.
(人类学) social science that studies origins and social relationships of human beings
Show examples and contexts (人类学) social science that studies origins and social relationships of human beings
antibiotic
a. Syn. antibacterial
(抗菌的,抗生的) of or relating to chemical substance that kills microorganisms and cures infections
Show examples and contexts (抗菌的,抗生的) of or relating to chemical substance that kills microorganisms and cures infections
anticipate
v. Syn. expect; predict
(预期,预料) act in advance of; deal with ahead of time; predict
Show examples and contexts (预期,预料) act in advance of; deal with ahead of time; predict
anticipation
n. Syn. expectation
(期望,预料) something expected; pleasurable expectation; wishing with confidence
Show examples and contexts (期望,预料) something expected; pleasurable expectation; wishing with confidence
apologetic
a.
(道歉的,歉意的) offering or expressing an apology or excuse; serving as or containing a formal justification or defense
Show examples and contexts (道歉的,歉意的) offering or expressing an apology or excuse; serving as or containing a formal justification or defense
apparatus
n. Syn. equipment
(器械,设备) a group of parts that work together to perform given function; appliance or device for particular purpose
Show examples and contexts (器械,设备) a group of parts that work together to perform given function; appliance or device for particular purpose
apparent
a. Syn. visible
(明显的,明白的,外表的,表面上的) capable of being seen, or easily seen; open to view; visible to eye
Show examples and contexts (明显的,明白的,外表的,表面上的) capable of being seen, or easily seen; open to view; visible to eye
appendix
n. Syn. appendage; adjunct; concomitant
(阑尾,附录) something appended or added
Show examples and contexts (阑尾,附录) something appended or added
applaud
v. Syn. clap; acclaim
(喝彩,欢呼) acclaim; express approval, especially by clapping the hands
Show examples and contexts (喝彩,欢呼) acclaim; express approval, especially by clapping the hands
appliance
n.
(用具,器具) durable goods for home or office use; device or instrument for household use
Show examples and contexts (用具,器具) durable goods for home or office use; device or instrument for household use
appraisal
n. Syn. assessment; evaluation
(评价,估价) assessment; evaluation; the classification of someone or something with respect to its worth
Show examples and contexts (评价,估价) assessment; evaluation; the classification of someone or something with respect to its worth
appreciable
a. Syn. considerable; perceptible
(很大的,值得重视的) considerable; perceptible
Show examples and contexts (很大的,值得重视的) considerable; perceptible
apprentice
n.
(学徒) works for an expert to learn a trade; beginner; learner
Show examples and contexts (学徒) works for an expert to learn a trade; beginner; learner
apt
a. Syn. appropriate; suitable
(恰当的,贴切的) likely; exactly suitable; appropriate; quick to learn or understand
Show examples and contexts (恰当的,贴切的) likely; exactly suitable; appropriate; quick to learn or understand
aptitude
n. Syn. intelligence; talent
(能力,才能) inherent ability; quickness in learning and understanding
Show examples and contexts (能力,才能) inherent ability; quickness in learning and understanding
aquarium
n.
(水族馆) tank or pool or bowl filled with water for keeping live fish and underwater animals
Show examples and contexts (水族馆) tank or pool or bowl filled with water for keeping live fish and underwater animals
aquatic
a. Syn. watery
(与水有关系的) consisting of, relating to, or being in water
Show examples and contexts (与水有关系的) consisting of, relating to, or being in water
arbitrary
a. Syn. capricious; impulse
(反复无常,随机的) randomly chosen; determined by chance or impulse, and not by reason or principle
Show examples and contexts (反复无常,随机的) randomly chosen; determined by chance or impulse, and not by reason or principle
archaic
a. Syn. antiquated
(过时的) no longer current or applicable; antiquated
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architect
n.
(建筑师) one who designs and supervises the construction of buildings or other large structures
Show examples and contexts (建筑师) one who designs and supervises the construction of buildings or other large structures
ardent
a. Syn. intense; passionate; zealous
(热心的,热情的) displaying or by strong enthusiasm or devotion; passionate
Show examples and contexts (热心的,热情的) displaying or by strong enthusiasm or devotion; passionate
arduous
a. Syn. hard; strenuous
(努力,奋发) demanding great effort or labor; difficult
Show examples and contexts (努力,奋发) demanding great effort or labor; difficult
arena
n.
(竞技场,舞台) playing field where sports events take place; large structure for open-air sports or entertainments
Show examples and contexts (竞技场,舞台) playing field where sports events take place; large structure for open-air sports or entertainments
arise
v. Syn. spring
(出现,发生,起来,站起) come up from a lower to a higher position; come above the horizon; spring up; come into action
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armour
n.
(盔甲,保护层) defensive covering, as of metal, wood, or leather, worn to protect the body against weapons
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arouse
v. Syn. excite; stimulate; awake
(刺激,激起,唤醒) excite; stimulate; awaken from or as if from sleep
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array
v. Syn. marshal
(排列,整理) set out for display or use; place in orderly arrangement
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articulate
a. Syn. effective; distinct
(有效的,清晰的) expressing oneself easily in clear and effective language
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artificial
a. Syn. unreal
(人造的,人工的) made by humans; produced rather than natural.
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artillery
n.
(大炮,炮兵) large weapons, such as cannon and missile launchers operated by crews; branch of army in use of large weapons
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ascertain
v. Syn. discover; insure
(确认,确证) find out for certain; discover with certainty; make sure of
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ascribe
v. Syn. refer; attribute; assign
(归因于,指派) inscribe or dedicate; attribute to a specified cause, source, or origin; assign as a quality
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aspect
n. Syn. respect; facet
((问题的)方面,(事物的)一部分) distinct feature or element in a problem; a way in which something can be viewed by the mind
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aspire
v. Syn. dream; seek
(热望,热心于) seek to attain; long for; strive toward an end
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assassination
n.
(暗杀) act of assassinating; killing by treacherous violence; murder of public figure by surprise attack
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assemble
v. Syn. gather
(集合,装配) put together; bring or call together into a group or whole
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assert
v. Syn. declare
(断言) declare or state with confidence; put oneself forward boldly
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assess
v. Syn. estimate; judge
(估计,估算,评估,评价) estimate value; judge worth of something
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asset
n. Syn. properties; advantage
(财产,资产) properties; advantage; useful or valuable quality
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assign
v. Syn. appoint; allot
(分配,指定,让与) appoint; allot; make over; point out authoritatively or exactly
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assumption
n. Syn. hypothesis; supposition
(假定,设想,采取) something taken for accepted as true without proof; taking over or taking possession of
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assurance
n. Syn. certainty; confidence; insurance; guaranty
(担保,保证,确定,自信) promise or pledge; certainty; self-confidence; freedom from doubt
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astronomy
n.
(天文学) branch of physics that studies celestial bodies and universe as a whole
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attendant
n. Syn. aide; servant
(侍者,护理人员) aide; servant; accompanying; person who participates in a meeting
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audible
a. Syn. perceptible; discernible
(听得见的) perceptible; heard or perceptible by the ear
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audit
n.
(核算,稽核) examination of accounts; adjustment or correction of accounts
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auditorium
n.
(听众席,观众席) area of theater or concert hall where audience sits
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augment
v. Syn. increase
(增长) make greater, as in size, extent, or quantity
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authentic
a. Syn. genuine; real; valid; trustworthy
(真的,可靠的,确实的) not counterfeit or copied; valid; trustworthy
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author
n.
(作者,创作者,创始者) beginner, former, or first mover of anything; creator; originator; one who composes or writes book or composer
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authoritative
a.
(权威,独裁) having weight of authority; peremptory and dictatorial
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authorize
v. Syn. empower; sanction
(授权,批准) empower; give permission for; sanction
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automatic
a. Syn. automated; mechanized; involuntary
(自动(化)的,无意识的,机械的) mechanized; operating with minimal human intervention; independent of external control
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automation
n.
(自动化操作) act or process of converting the controlling of a machine or device to a more automatic system, such as computer or electronic controls
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automobile
n.
(汽车,小汽车) self-propelled vehicle suitable for use on street or roadway
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autonomy
n. Syn. independence; liberty
(自治,自治权) independence; self-government or the right of self-government; self-determination
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auxiliary
a. Syn. aiding; supplementary
(辅助的) helper, additional or subsidiary
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avail
v. Syn. profit; promote
(利用,效用,促进) turn to advantage of; be of service to; profit; promote
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aviation
n. Syn. flying; flight; aeronautics
(航空,航空学) art or science of flying; flight; aeronautics
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axis
n. Syn. shaft; pivot
(轴,轴心) the center around which something rotates; pivot
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backward
a.
(向后的,返回的,落后的,没有自信的,羞怯的) directed to the back or rear; unwilling; averse; reluctant; hesitating; undeveloped
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badminton
n.
(羽毛球运动) game played on a court with light long-handled rackets
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baffle
v. Syn. frustrate; perplex
(挫败) frustrate as by confusing or perplexing; impede force or movement of
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ballot
n.
(选票,投票数,投票,表决) printed or written ticket used in voting; act of voting; whole number of votes cast at an election
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bamboo
n.
(竹,竹茎) plant of the family of grasses, and genus Bambusa, growing in tropical countries
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ban
n. Syn. Prohibition
(禁止,查禁) official prohibition; decree that prohibits something
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bandage
n.
(绷带,用绷带包扎) strip of woven material, used in dressing and binding up wounds
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banish
v. Syn. dispel
(放逐,摒弃) drive out; drive away; compel to depart; dispel
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banquet
n. Syn. feast
(宴会,出席宴会,参加宴会) feast; entertainment of eating and drinking
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bark
n. Syn. yelp; howl
(树皮,狗叫) sound made by a dog; harsh sound uttered by a dog
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barometer
n.
(气压计,晴雨表) instrument for determining the weight or pressure of the atmosphere
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barren
a. Syn. desolate
(荒芜的,贫瘠的) desolate; fruitless and unproductive; lacking
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barricade
n. Syn. obstacle
(屏障,障碍物) hastily put together defensive barrier; obstacle
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barrier
n. Syn. obstacle; hindrance; hurdle
(屏障,障碍,栅栏) obstacle; structure built to bar passage; boundary or limit
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barter
v. Syn. trade; exchange
(物品交换,易货贸易) trade goods or services without the exchange of money
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batch
n.
(一批,大量) quantity of bread baked at one time; a collection of things or persons to be handled together
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bathe
v. Syn. lave; immerse
(游泳,浸,洗,笼罩) wash by immersion, as in a bath; subject to bath; lave; immerse or cover one's self
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batter
v.
(接连重击,敲碎,用坏,奶油面糊) beat with successive blows; beat repeatedly and with violence
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bead
n. Syn. pearl; drops; droplet
(珠子,(液体)小滴) small piece of material, such as glass, plastic, or wood, that is pierced for stringing
Show examples and contexts (珠子,(液体)小滴) small piece of material, such as glass, plastic, or wood, that is pierced for stringing
beautician
n.
(美容师) one skilled in giving cosmetic treatments; one who does hair styling, manicures, and other beauty treatments
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beforehand
ad. Syn. previously; aforetime
(预先,过早,匆忙) in state of anticipation; in advance; by way of preparation
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beneficial
a. Syn. helpful; useful
(有用的) helpful; tending to promote physical well-being
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berth
n.
((船)停泊) space for ship to dock or anchor; allotted place; place to sleep or stay; appointment or job
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beset
v. Syn. harass; attack
(困扰) attack from all sides; trouble persistently; hem in
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beverage
n. Syn. refreshment
((除水之外的)饮料) liquids for drinking, usually excluding water; refreshment
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bewilder
v. Syn. confuse
(使迷惑,使昏乱) lead into perplexity or confusion; perplex with mazes
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bias
n. Syn. prejudice; preference
(偏见,偏好) preference or inclination, especially one that inhibits impartial judgment; influence in unfair way
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bibliography
n.
(文献学) list of works of a specific author or publisher; list of writings relating to a given subject
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bilingual
n.
((能说)两种语言的) using or able to use two languages, especially with equal or nearly equal fluency
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bind
v. Syn. contract; cohere; stick
(缚,绑,装订,使应当,联合) tie, or confine with a cord, band, or chain; make fast; contract; cohere or stick together
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biography
n.
(传记) an account of the series of events making up a person's life; accounts of people's life
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bitumen
n.
(沥青) mineral pitch; black, tarry substance, burning with a bright flame
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blaze
n. Syn. flame
(燃烧,照耀) brilliant burst of fire; destructive fire; flame
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bleak
a. Syn. cold; cheerless
(阴冷的,寒冷的,没有指 望的,令人沮丧的) cold or cheerless; unlikely to be favorable
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blend
n. Syn. combination; mixture
(混合,掺混) combination; mixture; forming uniform mixture
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bloc
n.
(行动一致的集团,政党或国家) a group of nations, parties, or persons united for common action
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bloom
n. Syn. flower; blossom
(花,开花) flower; blossom; best time of youth; period of greatest prosperity or productivity
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blossom
n.
(花蕾) reproductive organ of plants, especially one having showy or colorful parts
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blot
n.
(污斑,污迹,污渍,(品行上的)污点) spot or stain, as of ink on paper; blur; weak point or failing
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blunder
n. Syn. error
(严重错误) serious mistake typically caused by ignorance or confusion
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blunt
a. Syn. insensitive
(钝的,直率的,不客气的,使变钝) having a dull edge or end; not sharp; lacking in feeling; insensitive
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blur
n. Syn. stain; dim
(模糊不清的事物) something that is hazy and indistinct to the sight or mind; dim, confused appearance; moral stain or blot
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blush
v.
(脸红,羞愧) become rosy or reddish; turn red, as if in embarrassment or shame
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boast
v. Syn. brag; vaunt
(自夸,自豪) show off oneself; speak of with excessive pride
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boil
v.
(煮沸,煮,使人怒气冲天) be agitated; pass from a liquid to vapor when heated; be excited with passion; heat in water
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bookcase
n.
(书架) case with shelves for holding books, especially one with glazed doors
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bookkeeper
n.
(簿记员,记帐人) one who keeps accounts; one who has charge of keeping books and accounts in an office
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bookstall
n.
(书摊) stall where books are sold, as on a street; table with enclosed sides, for displaying books for sale
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boost
v. Syn. raise; advance
(增加,提高,促进) raise; advance; push or shove upward
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bounty
n. Syn. kindness; virtue
(慷慨,奖金,补助金) goodness, kindness; virtue; liberality in giving
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bouquet
n. Syn. bunch
(花束) small cluster or arrangement of flowers; an arrangement of flowers that is usually given as a present
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bowel
n.
(肠,内部) a part or division of intestine; interior of something; any internal organ of the body, as the stomach, liver, brain
Show examples and contexts (肠,内部) a part or division of intestine; interior of something; any internal organ of the body, as the stomach, liver, brain
brace
n.
(使稳固,架稳 支撑物) something which holds anything tightly or supports it firmly, as bandage, cord, or rod;
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brake
n.
(煞车 减速,阻止) a piece of mechanism for retarding or stopping motion by friction
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brashness
n.
(莽撞的,无礼的) characteristic of being brash; trait of being rash and hasty; tasteless showiness
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breach
n. Syn. violation; infringement
(违约,突破,打破) breaking of contract or duty
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breakthrough
n.
(突破,冲破防线,突破性的发现) act of overcoming or penetrating an obstacle or restriction
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breed
v. Syn. raise; hatch; mate
(养育,繁殖) raise; produce offspring; give birth to or hatch; mate
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brew
v. Syn. boil; cook
(酿造,酝酿,孕育) boil or seethe; cook; be in a state of preparation; be mixing, forming, or gathering
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brink
n. Syn. verge; border
((峭壁的)边沿,边缘) edge, margin, or border of a steep place verge
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brisk
a. Syn. energetic; swift
(活泼的,轻快的) marked by speed, liveliness, and vigor; energetic; swift; keen or sharp in speech or manner
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brochure
n. Syn. pamphlet
(小册子) pamphlet; small book usually having paper cover
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brood
v.
(闷想) think long and anxiously; be in a state of gloomy, serious thought
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bruise
v.
(伤痕,擦伤,瘀伤,擦伤) injure, as by a blow or collision; contuse; fight with the fists
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buckle
v. Syn. fold; fasten; distort
(皮带扣环,锁扣,扣环) fold or collapse; bend out of shape, as under pressure or from heat
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buffet
n.
(自助餐) table with food set out for people to serve themselves; meal at which people help themselves to food that's been set out
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bulb
n.
(球茎,球状物) rounded part of a cylindrical structure; electric lamp consisting of a glass ball
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bulletin
n.
(公告,告示,公报,新闻简报) brief statement of facts; any public notice or announcement; a periodical publication
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bumper
n.
((汽车前后的)保险杆) something as bars at edges to absorb shock and prevent serious damage
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bundle
n. Syn. packet; parcel
(捆,束,包) packet; a package of things tied together; a large sum of money
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bungalow
n.
(小平房) small house or cottage usually having a single story and attic
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burgeon
v. Syn. thrive; mushroom
(发芽,成长) grow forth; send out buds; grow or develop rapidly
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burial
n. Syn. grave
(埋葬,葬礼) grave or tomb; ritual placing of a corpse in a grave; concealing something under the ground
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burrow
n. Syn. tunnel; den
(洞穴,供居住或躲藏的洞或地道) tunnel; hole in the ground made by an animal for shelter; dig; move through by or as by digging
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bustle
v. Syn. teem
(喧嚣,繁忙,熙熙攘攘) move or cause to move energetically and busily; teem
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butcher
n. Syn. slaughterer
(屠夫,肉商,屠宰,残杀,滥杀) one whose job is to kill animals for food; one who kills in large numbers, or with unusual cruelty; vendor, especially on train or in theater
Show examples and contexts (屠夫,肉商,屠宰,残杀,滥杀) one whose job is to kill animals for food; one who kills in large numbers, or with unusual cruelty; vendor, especially on train or in theater
butterfly
n.
(蝴蝶) insect typically having a slender body with broad colorful wings
Show examples and contexts (蝴蝶) insect typically having a slender body with broad colorful wings
bypass
n.
(规避,绕过) channel used to conduct gas or liquid around another pipe or a fixture; conductor having low resistance in parallel
Show examples and contexts (规避,绕过) channel used to conduct gas or liquid around another pipe or a fixture; conductor having low resistance in parallel