雅思词汇

To make something less severe or harmful

减轻；缓和

Social or political disorder and agitation

（社会或政治上的）动荡，骚乱

A fastening device; to hold or grip tightly

扣子；紧握；扣紧

To pull a vehicle or boat with a rope; the act of towing

拖，牵引；拖拉行为

To turn red in the face from embarrassment or shyness; such a reddening

脸红；（因害羞或尴尬引起的）红晕

Tiny hard particles of sand or stone; to clench one's teeth

砂砾；咬紧牙关

To take care of oneself; to ward off

自力更生；抵挡，击退

A hinged window cover; a camera's light-control mechanism; to close down

百叶窗；相机快门；关闭

Uncertain, unlikely, or causing doubt

可疑的，不确定的，令人怀疑的

To regard with strong contempt or scorn

轻视，鄙视

To cause shock or discouragement; a feeling of alarm and despair

使惊愕，使沮丧；惊愕，气馁

To hold oneself back from doing something; the repeated chorus of a song

克制，忍住；副歌，叠句

Very generous or extravagant; to give in excessive amounts

慷慨的；奢华的；大量给予

A large room used for formal dancing and banquets

舞厅，宴会厅

Having a sharp tip; (of remarks) direct and clearly aimed

尖的；尖锐的；直截了当的

A person who travels to a holy site; to go on a pilgrimage

朝圣者；进行朝圣之旅

To reduce or limit something

缩减；限制；削减

A union of states or groups under a central authority

联邦，联盟，联合组织

To hinder progress; a large covered basket

阻碍，妨碍；大篮子

A short phrase expressing a guiding principle

座右铭，格言，箴言

A person who does not eat meat; relating to a meat-free diet

素食者；素食的

A large formal celebratory meal; to feast

宴会，盛宴；举行宴会

Extraordinarily impressive or remarkable

非凡的，了不起的

A state of balance between opposing forces; mental stability

平衡；均衡；心理平静

Impressive and commanding in appearance or size

令人印象深刻的，气势宏伟的，威严的

Molten rock from a volcano; solidified volcanic rock

熔岩，火山岩

A bunch of cut flowers; the aroma of wine

花束；酒香

A private teacher for individuals or small groups; to teach privately

家庭教师，导师；辅导，教导

A long, difficult journey on foot; to make such a journey

艰苦跋涉；长途旅行

An enclosed device producing intense heat for heating or industrial use

火炉，熔炉，锅炉

A natural coloring substance; a powder used to make paint; to add color

色素；颜料；给……着色

A subtle distinction in meaning or expression

细微差别，微妙之处

To completely destroy or eliminate something unwanted

根除，消灭，彻底铲除

To increase or make larger; to supplement

增加，扩大，增强

Emotionally moving; regarding or concerning something

动人的，令人感动的；关于

A title or description for an image; subtitles on screen

图片说明；标题；字幕

To protect from harm; a protective measure

保护，保卫；保护措施

A person who cuts hair and trims beards (n.); to cut someone's hair (v.)

理发师（名词）；为……理发（动词）

A mosquito-borne disease causing recurring fever and chills

疟疾

Barely sufficient; very limited in amount

不足的；缺乏的

Having an allergy to a substance; strongly averse to something

对…过敏的；极其厌恶的

To bet or take a risk for potential gain; a risky venture

赌博；冒险行为

Lively, quick, and energetic

轻快的，活泼的

Generosity in giving; a reward or payment offered by authorities for a specific act

慷慨，大方；赏金，奖励金

Recognized as reliable and accurate; commanding respect

权威的；可信赖的

To comfort someone in grief; a control panel or gaming unit

安慰；控制台；游戏机

Serious, dignified, and deeply sincere

严肃的；庄严的；郑重的

The amount or occurrence of rain

降雨量；降雨