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anticipatory

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[æn’tisipeitəri] adj. 预期的；提早发生的；期待着的

Adj. : characterized by anticipation : ANTICIPATING took anticipatory measures to prevent floods

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anticlimactic

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[,æntɪklaɪ’mæktɪk] adj. 虎头蛇尾的；突降法的；突减的

Adj. : of, relating to, or marked by anticlimax

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antidote

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[‘æntidəut] n. [医]解毒剂；解药；矫正方法
Noun.1 : a remedy to counteract the effects of poison
2 : something that relieves, prevents, or counteracts an antidote to the mechanization of our society

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antipathy

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[æn’tipəθi] n. 反感；厌恶；憎恶；不相容
Noun.1 obsolete : opposition in feeling
2 : settled aversion or dislike : DISTASTE his well-known antipathy to taxes
3 : an object of aversion
synonyms see ENMITY

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antiquarianism

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[,ænti’kwεəriənizəm] n. 古物研究，好古癖

Noun. : antiquarian interests or research : study or love of antiquites

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antiquated

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[‘æntikweitid] adj. 过时的；陈旧的；年老的
v. 使古旧；废弃（antiquate的过去分词）
Adj.1 : OBSOLETE an antiquated calendar
2 : outmoded or discredited by reason of age : being out of style or fashion antiquated methods of farming
3 : advanced in age
synonyms see OLD

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antique

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[æn’ti:k] adj. 古老的，年代久远的；过时的，古董的；古风的，古式的
n. 古董，古玩；古风，古希腊和古罗马艺术风格
vi. 觅购古玩
Noun.1 : a relic or object of ancient times
2 a : a work of art, piece of furniture, or decorative object made at an earlier period and according to various customs laws at least 100 years ago b : a manufactured product (as an automobile) from an earlier period
Adj.1 : existing since or belonging to earlier times : ANCIENT antique trade routes to the Orient
2 a : being in the style or fashion of former times antique manners and graces b : made in or representative of the work of an earlier period antique mirrors; also : being an antique
3 : selling or exhibiting antiques an antique show
synonyms see OLD
transitive verb : to finish or refinish in antique style : give an appearance of age to antique a table
intransitive verb : to shop around for antiques

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antiquity

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[æn’tikwəti] n. 高龄；古物；古代的遗物
Noun.1 : ancient times; especially : those before the Middle Ages
2 : the quality of being ancient
3 plural a : relics or monuments (as coins, statues, or buildings) of ancient times b : matters relating to the life or culture of ancient times
4 : the people of ancient times

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antiseptic

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[,ænti’septik] adj. 防腐的，抗菌的；非常整洁的
n. 防腐剂，抗菌剂
Adj.1 a : opposing sepsis, putrefaction, or decay; especially : preventing or arresting the growth of microorganisms (as on living tissue) b : acting or protecting like an antiseptic
2 : relating to or characterized by the use of antiseptics
3 a : scrupulously clean : ASEPTIC b : extremely neat or orderly; especially : neat to the point of being bare or uninteresting c : free from what is held to be contaminating
4 a : coldly impersonal an antiseptic greeting b : of, relating to, or being warfare conducted with cold precision from a safe distance with few or no casualties on one’s side antiseptic bombings
Noun. : a substance that inhibits the growth or action of microorganisms especially in or on living tissue; also : GERMICIDE

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antithesis

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[æn’tɪθəsɪs] n. 对立面；对照；对仗
Noun.1 a (1) : the rhetorical contrast of ideas by means of parallel arrangements of words, clauses, or sentences (as in action, not words or they promised freedom and provided slavery) (2) : OPPOSITION, CONTRAST the antithesis of prose and verse b (1) : the second of two opposing constituents of an antithesis (2) : the direct opposite her temperament is the very antithesis of mine
2 : the second stage of a dialectic proc[æn’tɪθəsɪs] n. 对立面；对照；对仗
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antithetical

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[,ænti’θetik,-kəl] adj. 对立的，正相反的
Adj.1 : constituting or marked by antithesis
2 : being in direct and unequivocal opposition
synonyms see OPPOSITE

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apathetic

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[,æpə’θetik] adj. 冷漠的；无动于衷的，缺乏兴趣的
Adj.1 : having or showing little or no feeling or emotion : SPIRITLESS
2 : having little or no interest or concern : INDIFFERENT
synonyms see IMPASSIVE

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apex

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[‘eipeks] n. 顶点；尖端
Noun.1 a : the uppermost point : VERTEX the apex of a mountain b : the narrowed or pointed end : TIP the apex of the tongue
2 : the highest or culminating point the apex of his career
synonyms see SUMMIT

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aphorism

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[‘æfərizəm] n. 格言；警句
Noun.1 : a concise statement of a principle
2 : a terse formulation of a truth or sentiment : ADAGE

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appall

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[ə’pɔ:l] vt. 使胆寒；使惊骇
Intransitive verb obsolete : WEAKEN, FAIL
transitive verb : to overcome with consternation, shock, or dismay we were appalled by his behavior
synonyms see DISMAY

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apparition

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[,æpə’riʃən] n. 幽灵；幻影；鬼怪；离奇出现的东西
Noun.1 a : an unusual or unexpected sight : PHENOMENON b : a ghostly figure
2 : the act of becoming visible : APPEARANCE

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appease

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[ə’pi:z] vt. 使平息；使满足；使和缓；对…让步
vt.1 : to bring to a state of peace or quiet : CALM
2 : to cause to subside : ALLAY appeased my hunger
3 : PACIFY, CONCILIATE; especially : to buy off (an aggressor) by concessions usually at the sacrifice of principles
synonyms see PACIFY

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appetizing

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[‘æpitaiziŋ] adj. 开胃的；促进食欲的
Adj.: appealing to the appetite especially in appearance or aroma; also : appealing to one’s taste an appetizing display of merchandise
synonyms see PALATABLE

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applaud

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[ə’plɔ:d] vt. 赞同；称赞；向…喝采
vi. 喝彩；鼓掌欢迎
Intransitive verb : to express approval especially by clapping the hands
transitive verb
1 : to express approval of : PRAISE applaud her efforts to lose weight
2 : to show approval of especially by clapping the hands

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applicability

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[,æplikə’biləti] n. 适用性；适应性

Noun. : the quality or state of being applicable

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apply

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[ə’plai] vt. 申请；涂，敷；应用
vi. 申请；涂，敷；适用；请求
Transitive verb
1 a : to put to use especially for some practical purpose applies pressure to get what he wants b : to bring into action apply the brakes c : to lay or spread on apply varnish d : to put into operation or effect apply a law
2 : to employ diligently or with close attention should apply yourself to your work
intransitive verb
1 : to have relevance or a valid connection this rule applies to freshmen only
2 : to make an appeal or request especially in the form of a written application apply for a job

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apportion

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[ə’pɔ:ʃən] vt. 分配，分派；分摊

vt. : to divide and share out according to a plan; especially : to make a proportionate division or distribution of

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apposite

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[‘æpəuzit] adj. 适当的；贴切的
Adj. : highly pertinent or appropriate : APT apposite remarks
synonyms see RELEVANT

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appreciate

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[ə’pri:ʃieit] vt. 欣赏；感激；领会；鉴别
vi. 增值；涨价
Transitive verb
1 a : to grasp the nature, worth, quality, or significance of appreciate the difference between right and wrong b : to value or admire highly appreciates our work c : to judge with heightened perception or understanding : be fully aware of must see it to appreciate it d : to recognize with gratitude certainly appreciates your kindness
2 : to increase the value of
intransitive verb : to increase in number or value

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appreciative

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[ə’pri:ʃiətiv] adj. 感激的；赏识的；有欣赏力的；承认有价值的

Adj. : having or showing appreciation an appreciative audience was appreciative of his good luck

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apprehensive

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[,æpri’hensiv] adj. 忧虑的；不安的；敏悟的；知晓的
Adj.1 : capable of apprehending or quick to do so : DISCERNING
2 : having apprehension : COGNIZANT
3 : viewing the future with anxiety or alarm
synonyms see FEARFUL

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apprise

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[ə’praiz] vt. 通知；报告
vt.: to give notice to : TELL they apprised him of his rights
synonyms see INFORM

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approach

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[ə’prəutʃ] n. 方法；途径；接近
vt. 接近；着手处理
vi. 靠近
Transitive verb
1 a : to draw closer to : NEAR approach a destination b : to come very near to : be almost the same as its mathematics approaches mysticism ?Theodore Sturgeon as the quantity x approaches zero
2 a : to make advances to especially in order to create a desired result was approached by several Broadway producers b : to take preliminary steps toward accomplishment or full knowledge or experience of approach the subject with an open mind
intransitive verb
1 : to draw nearer the time is fast approaching
2 : to make an approach in golf
Noun.1 a : an act or instance of approaching the approach of summer b : APPROXIMATION in this book he makes his closest approach to greatness
2 a : the taking of preliminary steps toward a particular purpose experimenting with new lines of approach b : a particular manner of taking such steps a highly individual approach to language
3 : a means of access : AVENUE
4 a : a golf shot from the fairway toward the green b : the steps taken by a bowler before delivering the ball; also : the part of the alley behind the foul line from which the bowler delivers the ball
5 : the descent of an aircraft toward a landing place

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approaching

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[ə’prəutʃiŋ] v. 接近（approach的ing形式）；进场；侵入

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approbation

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[,æprəu’beiʃən] n. 认可；赞许；批准
Noun.1 obsolete : PROOF
2 a : an act of approving formally or officially b : COMMENDATION, PRAISE

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appropriate

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[ə’prəuprieit, ə’prəupriət] adj. 适当的
vt. 占用；拨出
vt.1 : to take exclusive possession of : ANNEX no one should appropriate a common benefit
2 : to set apart for or assign to a particular purpose or use appropriate money for the research program
3 : to take or make use of without authority or right
Adj. : especially suitable or compatible : FITTING an appropriate response remarks appropriate to the occasion
synonyms see FIT

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approximate

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[ə’prɔksimit] vt. 近似；使…接近；粗略估计
vi. 接近于；近似于
adj. 近似的；大概的
Adj.1 : located close together approximate leaves
2 : nearly correct or exact an approximate solution
transitive verb
1 a : to bring near or close b : to bring (cut edges of tissue) together
2 : to come near to or be close to in position, value, or characteristics a child tries to approximate his parents’ speech
intransitive verb : to come close ? usually used with to

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apropos

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[‘æprəpəu, ,æprə’pəu] adj. 恰好的；适当的
adv. 恰好地；适当地；恰当地
Adv.1 : at an opportune time : SEASONABLY
2 : by way of interjection or further comment : with regard to the present topic
Adj.: being both relevant and opportune apropos comments
synonyms see RELEVANT
Prep.: APROPOS OF

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aptitude

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[‘æptitju:d] n. 天资；自然倾向；适宜
Noun.1 a : INCLINATION, TENDENCY an aptitude for hard work b : a natural ability : TALENT
2 : capacity for learning an aptitude for languages
3 : general suitability : APTNESS
synonyms see GIFT

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aquatic

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[ə’kwætik] adj. 水生的；水栖的；[体]在水中或水面进行的
n. 水上运动；水生植物或动物
Adj.1 : growing or living in or frequenting water aquatic mosquito larvae
2 : taking place in or on water aquatic sports
Noun.1 : an aquatic animal or plant
2 plural but singular or plural in construction : water sports

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arable

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[‘ærəbl] adj. 适于耕种的；可开垦的
n. 耕地
Adj.1 : fit for or used for the growing of crops
2 British : engaged in, produced by, or being the cultivation of arable land
Noun.chiefly British : land fit or used for the growing of crops; also : a plot of such land the village arable of Anglo-Saxon times

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arbiter

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[‘ɑ:bitə] n. 仲裁者；裁决人
Noun.1 : a person with power to decide a dispute : JUDGE
2 : a person or agency whose judgment or opinion is considered authoritative arbiters of taste

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arbitrary

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[‘ɑ:bitrəri] adj. 任意的；武断的；专制的
Adj.1 : depending on individual discretion (as of a judge) and not fixed by law the manner of punishment is arbitrary
2 a : not restrained or limited in the exercise of power : ruling by absolute authority an arbitrary government b : marked by or resulting from the unrestrained and often tyrannical exercise of power protection from arbitrary arrest and detention
3 a : based on or determined by individual preference or convenience rather than by necessity or the intrinsic nature of something an arbitrary standard take any arbitrary positive number arbitrary division of historical studies into watertight compartments ?A. J. Toynbee b : existing or coming about seemingly at random or by chance or as a capricious and unreasonable act of will when a task is not seen in a meaningful context it is experienced as being arbitrary ?Nehemiah Jordan

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arboreal

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[ɑ:’bɔ:riəl] adj. 树木的；栖息在树上的
Adj.1 : of, relating to, or resembling a tree
2 : inhabiting or frequenting trees arboreal monkeys

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arcane

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[ɑ:’kein] adj. 神秘的；晦涩难解的；秘传的
Adj. : known or knowable only to the initiate : SECRET arcane rites; broadly : MYSTERIOUS, OBSCURE arcane explanations

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archaeological

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[,ɑ:kiə’lɔdʒikəl] adj. [古] 考古学的；[古] 考古学上的

Adj. : of, belonging to, or relating to archaeology; also : dealing with or devoted to archaeology

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archaic

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[ɑ:’keiik] adj. 古代的；陈旧的；古体的；古色古香的
Adj.1 : having the characteristics of the language of the past and surviving chiefly in specialized uses an archaic word
2 : of, relating to, or characteristic of an earlier or more primitive time : ANTIQUATED archaic legal traditions
3 capitalized : of or belonging to the early or formative phases of a culture or a period of artistic development; especially : of or belonging to the period leading up to the classical period of Greek culture
4 : surviving from an earlier period; specifically : typical of a previously dominant evolutionary stage
5 capitalized : of or relating to the period from about 8000 B.C. to 1000 B.C. and the North American cultures of that time
synonyms see OLD

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archetypally

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adv.典型地adv. archetype的变形

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architect

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[‘ɑ:kitekt] n. 建筑师
Noun.1 : a person who designs buildings and advises in their construction
2 : a person who designs and guides a plan or undertaking the architect of American foreign policy

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architectural

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[,ɑ:ki’tektʃərəl] adj. 建筑学的；建筑上的；符合建筑法的
Adj.1 : of or relating to architecture : conforming to the rules of architecture
2 : having or conceived of as having a single unified overall design, form, or structure

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archive

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[‘ɑ:kaiv] n. 档案馆；档案文件
vt. 把…存档
Noun.1 : a place in which public records or historical documents are preserved; also : the material preserved ? often used in plural
2 : a repository or collection especially of information
vt. : to file or collect in or as if in an archive archive documents archived tissue samples

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arduous

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[‘ɑ:djuəs] adj. 努力的；费力的；险峻的
Adj.1 a : hard to accomplish or achieve : DIFFICULT years of arduous training b : marked by great labor or effort : STRENUOUS a life of arduous toil ?A. C. Cole
2 : hard to climb : STEEP an arduous path
synonyms see HARD

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argumentative

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[,ɑ:ɡju’mentətiv] adj. 好辩的；辩论的；争辩的
Adj.1 : characterized by argument : CONTROVERSIAL
2 : given to argument : DISPUTATIOUS

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arid

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[‘ærid] adj. 干旱的；不毛的，荒芜的
Adj.1 : excessively dry; specifically : having insufficient rainfall to support agriculture
2 : lacking in interest and life : JEJUNE

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aristocratic

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[,ærɪstə’krætɪk] adj. 贵族的；贵族政治的；有贵族气派的
Adj.1 : belonging to, having the qualities of, or favoring aristocracy
2 a : socially exclusive an aristocratic neighborhood b : SNOBBISH

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armored

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[‘ɑ:məd] adj. 装甲的
Adj.1 a : equipped or protected with armor b : equipped with armored fighting vehicles an armored division
2 : marked by the use of armor armored combat

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aromatic

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[,ærəu’mætik] adj. 芳香的，芬芳的；芳香族的
n. 芳香植物；芳香剂
Adj.1 : of, relating to, or having aroma: a : FRAGRANT b : having a strong smell c : having a distinctive quality
2 of an organic compound : characterized by increased chemical stability resulting from the delocalization of electrons in a ring system (as benzene) containing usually multiple conjugated double bonds ? compare ALICYCLIC, ALIPHATIC
synonyms see ODOROUS
Noun.1 : an aromatic plant or plant part; especially : an aromatic herb or spice
2 : an aromatic organic compound

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arresting

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[ə’restiŋ] adj. 醒目的，有趣的；引人注意的
v. 逮捕（arrest的ing形式）
Adj.: catching the attention : STRIKING, IMPRESSIVE an arresting image

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arrogant

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[‘ærəɡənt] adj. 自大的，傲慢的
Adj.1 : exaggerating or disposed to exaggerate one’s own worth or importance often by an overbearing manner an arrogant official
2 : proceeding from or characterized by arrogance an arrogant reply
synonyms see PROUD

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articulate

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[ɑ:’tikjulət, ɑ:’tikjuleit] vt. 清晰地发（音）；明确有力地表达；用关节连接；使相互连贯
vi. [语]发音；清楚地讲话；用关节连接起来
adj. 发音清晰的；口才好的；有关节的
Adj.1 a : divided into syllables or words meaningfully arranged : INTELLIGIBLE b : able to speak c : expressing oneself readily, clearly, or effectively an articulate teacher; also : expressed in this manner an articulate argument
2 a : consisting of segments united by joints : JOINTED articulate animals b : distinctly marked off
transitive verb
1 a : to give clear and effective utterance to : put into words articulate one’s grievances b : to utter distinctly articulating each note in the musical phrase c : to give definition to (as a shape or object) shades of gray were chosen to articulate different spaces ?Carol Vogel d : to give shape or expression to (as a theme or concept) a drama that uses eerie props to articulate a sense of foreboding
2 a : to unite by or as if by means of a joint : JOINT b : to form or fit into a systematic whole articulating a program for all school grades
intransitive verb
1 : to utter articulate sounds
2 : to become united or connected by or as if by a joint

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artisan

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[,ɑ:ti’zæn, ‘ɑ:tizən] n. 工匠，技工
Noun.1 : a worker who practices a trade or handicraft : CRAFTSPERSON
2 : one that produces something (as cheese or wine) in limited quantities often using traditional methods

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artistry

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[‘ɑ:tistri] n. 艺术性；工艺；艺术技巧；艺术效果；艺术工作
Noun.1 : artistic quality of effect or workmanship the artistry of his novel
2 : artistic ability the artistry of the violinist a lawyer’s artistry in persuading juries

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artless

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[‘ɑ:tlis] adj. 天真的；朴实的；无虚饰的
Adj.1 : lacking art, knowledge, or skill : UNCULTURED an artless brute
2 a : made without skill : CRUDE an artless attempt to win votes b : free from artificiality : NATURAL artless grace
3 : free from guile or craft : sincerely simple an artless young woman
synonyms see NATURAL

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ascent

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[ə’sent] n. 上升；上坡路；登高
Noun.1 a : the act of rising or mounting upward : CLIMB b : an upward slope or rising grade : ACCLIVITY c : the degree of elevation : INCLINATION, GRADIENT
2 : an advance in social status or reputation : PROGRESS
3 : a going back in time or upward in order of genealogical succession

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ascetic

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[ə’setik] adj. 苦行的；禁欲主义的
n. 苦行者；禁欲者
Adj.1 : practicing strict self-denial as a measure of personal and especially spiritual discipline
2 : austere in appearance, manner, or attitude
synonyms see SEVERE

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asceticism

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[ə’setisizəm] n. 禁欲主义；苦行主义；苦行生活
Noun.1 a : the condition, practice, or mode of life of an ascetic : rigorous abstention from self-indulgence his direction toward a life of asceticism and contemplation was already clear?W.P.Clancy b : a disciplinary course of conduct in which certain actions (as contemplation and fasting) are performed for their intellectual, moral, or religious effect for the Catholic asceticism of poverty the Protestant substituted the asceticism of work?Stringfellow Barr
2 : the doctrine that through the renunciation of the desires of the flesh and of pleasure in worldly things and through self-mortification or self-denial one can subdue his appetites and discipline himself so as to reach a high spiritual or intellectual state the Greek ideal was far removed from asceticism?G.L.Dickinson

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ascribe

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[ə’skraib] vt. 归因于；归咎于

vt. : to refer to a supposed cause, source, or author

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aseptic

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[æ’septik] adj. 无菌的；防腐性的
n. 防腐剂
Adj.1 a : preventing infection aseptic techniques b : free or freed from pathogenic microorganisms an aseptic operating room
2 : lacking vitality, emotion, or warmth aseptic essays

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aspect

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[‘æspekt] n. 方面；方向；形势；外貌
Noun.1 a : the position of planets or stars with respect to one another held by astrologers to influence human affairs; also : the apparent position (as conjunction) of a body in the solar system with respect to the sun b : a position facing a particular direction : EXPOSURE the house has a southern aspect c : the manner of presentation of a plane to a fluid through which it is moving or to a current
2 a (1) : appearance to the eye or mind (2) : a particular appearance of countenance : MIEN b : a particular status or phase in which something appears or may be regarded studied every aspect of the question
3 archaic : an act of looking : GAZE
4 a : the nature of the action of a verb as to its beginning, duration, completion, or repetition and without reference to its position in time b : a set of inflected verb forms that indicate aspect

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aspen

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[‘æspən] adj. 山杨的；类似白杨的；颤抖的
n. 山杨
Noun. : any of several poplars (especially Populus tremula of Europe and P. tremuloides and P. grandidentata of North America) with leaves that flutter in the lightest wind because of their flattened petioles

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aspiration

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[,æspə’reiʃən] n. 渴望；抱负；呼气；吸引术
Noun.1 a : audible breath that accompanies or comprises a speech sound b : the pronunciation or addition of an aspiration; also : the symbol of an aspiration
2 : a drawing of something in, out, up, or through by or as if by suction: as a : the act of breathing and especially of breathing in b : the withdrawal of fluid or tissue from the body c : the taking of foreign matter into the lungs with the respiratory current
3 a : a strong desire to achieve something high or great b : an object of such desire
synonyms see AMBITION

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aspiring

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[ə’spaiəriŋ] adj. 有抱负的；追求…的；高耸的

v. 立志（aspire的ing形式）

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assail

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[ə’seil] vt. 攻击；质问；着手解决
vt.: to attack violently with blows or words
synonyms see ATTACK

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assertion

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[ə’sə:ʃən] n. 断言，声明；主张，要求；坚持

Noun. : the act of asserting; also : DECLARATION, AFFIRMATION

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assertive

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[ə’sə:tiv] adj. 肯定的；独断的；坚定而自信的
Adj.1 : disposed to or characterized by bold or confident assertion an assertive leader
2 : having a strong or distinctive flavor or aroma assertive wines
synonyms see AGGRESSIVE

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assessment

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[ə’sesmənt] n. 评定；估价
Noun.1 : the action or an instance of assessing : APPRAISAL
2 : the amount assessed

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assiduous

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[ə’sidjuəs] adj. 刻苦的，勤勉的
Adj. : marked by careful unremitting attention or persistent application an assiduous book collector tended her garden with assiduous attention
synonyms see BUSY

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assimilate

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[ə’simileit] vt. 吸收；使同化；把…比作；使相似
vi. 吸收；同化
Transitive verb
1 a : to take in and utilize as nourishment : absorb into the system b : to take into the mind and thoroughly comprehend
2 a : to make similar b : to alter by assimilation c : to absorb into the culture or mores of a population or group
3 : COMPARE, LIKEN
intransitive verb : to become assimilated
Noun.: something that is assimilated

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assorted

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[ə’sɔ:tid] adj. 组合的；各种各样的；混杂的
v. 把…分等级；把…归为一类（assort的过去分词）
Adj.1 : suited especially by nature or character an ill-assorted pair
2 : consisting of various kinds assorted chocolates

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assume

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[ə’sju:m, ə’su:m] vt. 承担；假定；采取；呈现
vi. 装腔作势；多管闲事
vt.1 a : to take up or in : RECEIVE b : to take into partnership, employment, or use
2 a : to take to or upon oneself : UNDERTAKE assume responsibility b : PUT ON, DON c : to place oneself in assume a position
3 : SEIZE, USURP assume control
4 : to pretend to have or be : FEIGN assumed an air of confidence in spite of her dismay
5 : to take as granted or true : SUPPOSE I assume he’ll be there
6 : to take over (the debts of another) as one’s own

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assuming

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[ə’sju:miŋ] adj. 傲慢的；不逊的；僭越的
v. 假设（assume的ing形式）
Adj.: PRETENTIOUS, PRESUMPTUOUS

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assure

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[ə’ʃuə] vt. 保证；担保；使确信；弄清楚
vt.1 : to make safe (as from risks or against overthrow) : INSURE
2 : to give confidence to and hereby we know that we are of the truth, and shall assure our hearts ?1 John 3:19(Authorized Version)
3 : to make sure or certain : CONVINCE glancing back to assure himself no one was following
4 : to inform positively I assure you that we can do it
5 : to make certain the coming or attainment of : GUARANTEE worked hard to assure accuracy
synonyms see ENSURE

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assuredness

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[ə’ʃuədnis] n. 确实；自信；确信；厚颜

Noun. : the quality or state of being assured

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astigmatic

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[,æstɪɡ’mætɪk] adj. 散光的；乱视的；矫正散光的
Adj.1 : affected with, relating to, or correcting astigmatism
2 : showing incapacity for observation or discrimination an astigmatic fanaticism, a disregard for the facts ?New York Herald Tribune

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astound

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[ə’staund] vt. 使惊骇；使震惊
Adj. archaic : overwhelmed with astonishment or amazement : ASTOUNDED
vt. : to fill with bewilderment or wonder
synonyms see SURPRISE

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astounding

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[ə’staundiŋ] adj. 令人震惊的；令人惊骇的

Adj. : causing astonishment or amazement an astounding revelation

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astray

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[ə’strei] adv. 误入歧途地；迷途地；迷路
adj. 迷路的；离开正道的；不对头的
Adv or adj.1 : off the right path or route : STRAYING
2 : in error : away from what is proper or desirable

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astronomical

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[,æstrə’nɔmikəl,-ik] adj. 天文的，天文学的；极大的
Adj.1 : of or relating to astronomy astronomical observations
2 : enormously or inconceivably large or great astronomical numbers

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astute

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[ə’stju:t] adj. 机敏的；狡猾的，诡计多端的
Adj. : having or showing shrewdness and perspicacity an astute observer astute remarks; also : CRAFTY, WILY
synonyms see SHREWD

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asunder

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[ə’sʌndə] adv. 化为碎片地；分离地
adj. 分成碎片的；分离的
Adv or adj.1 : into parts torn asunder
2 : apart from each other in position wide asunder

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asymmetric

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[,æsi’metrik,-kəl] adj. 不对称的；[逻]非对称的
Adj. : not symmetrical an asymmetric face asymmetric growth or development a strikingly asymmetric architectural design: a botany (1) : not isobilateral (2) : ZYGOMORPHIC an asymmetric flower an asymmetric corolla b : relating to derivatives in which groups are substituted unsymmetrically in the molecule asymmetric dichloro-ethylene CH2.CCl2 asymmetric or 1,2,4-trinitro-benzene c : relating to or characterized by asymmetry in spatial arrangement or in the placement of parts or components d : of, belonging to, or designating the crystallographic system having no plane of symmetry or the group of this system having no plane, axis, or center of symmetry e : so constituted as never to hold when related arguments are interchanged (as in the relation x is the father of y)

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atheist

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[‘eiθiist] n. 无神论者

Noun. : one who believes that there is no deity

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atomic

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[ə’tɔmik] adj. 原子的，原子能的；微粒子的
Adj.1 a : of, relating to, or concerned with atoms atomic physics b : NUCLEAR 2 atomic energy
2 a : marked by acceptance of the theory of atomism b : ATOMISTIC 2
3 : MINUTE
4 of a chemical element : existing in the state of separate atoms

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atonement

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[ə’təunmənt] n. 赎罪；补偿，弥补
Noun.1 obsolete : RECONCILIATION
2 : the reconciliation of God and mankind through the sacrificial death of Jesus Christ
3 : reparation for an offense or injury : SATISFACTION
4 Christian Science : the exemplifying of human oneness with God

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atrocity

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[ə’trɔsəti] n. 暴行；凶恶，残暴
Noun.1 : the quality or state of being atrocious
2 : an atrocious act, object, or situation theTsufferings and atrocities of trench warfare ?Aldous Huxley

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atrophy

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[‘ætrəfi] n. 萎缩，萎缩症；发育停止
vi. 萎缩；虚脱
Noun.1 : decrease in size or wasting away of a body part or tissue; also : arrested development or loss of a part or organ incidental to the normal development or life of an animal or plant
2 : a wasting away or progressive decline : DEGENERATION the atrophy of freedom was not a solitude of atrophy, of negation, but of perpetual flowering ?Willa Cather

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attenuation

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[ə,tenju’eiʃən] n. 衰减；变薄；稀释
Noun.1 : the act or process of attenuating the treble can stand a little attenuation?P.H.Lang : the state of being attenuated the city of Duluth shows an T attenuation between Lake Superior and the uplands?C.L.White & G.T.Renner: as a : diminution of thickness : THINNING, EMACIATION the patient shows the attenuation characteristic of that disease b : diminution of density attenuation of a country’s population c : diminution of force or intensity : WEAKENING attenuation of the volume of sound
2 : a decrease in the pathogenicity or vitality of a microorganism or in the severity of a disease
3 : the diminution of density of wort resulting from its fermentation
4 : the decrease in amplitude of a wave or current with increasing distance from the source of transmission

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attest

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[ə’test] vt. 证明；证实；为…作证
vi. 证明；作证
Transitive verb
1 a : to affirm to be true or genuine; specifically : to authenticate by signing as a witness b : to authenticate officially
2 : to establish or verify the usage of
3 : to be proof of : MANIFEST her record attests her integrity
4 : to put on oath
intransitive verb : to bear witness : TESTIFY attest to a belief
synonyms see CERTIFY

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attribute

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[ə’tribju:t, ‘ætribju:t] n. 属性；特质
vt. 归属；把…归于
Noun.1 : an inherent characteristic; also : an accidental quality
2 : an object closely associated with or belonging to a specific person, thing, or office a scepter is the attribute of power; especially : such an object used for identification in painting or sculpture
3 : a word ascribing a quality; especially : ADJECTIVE
synonyms see QUALITY
vt.1 : to explain by indicating a cause attributed his success to his coach
2 a : to regard as a characteristic of a person or thing b : to reckon as made or originated in an indicated fashion attributed the invention to a Russian c : CLASSIFY, DESIGNATE
synonyms see ASCRIBE

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attrition

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[ə’triʃən] n. 摩擦；磨损；消耗
Noun.1 [Middle English attricioun, from Medieval Latin attrition-, attritio, from Latin] : sorrow for one’s sins that arises from a motive other than that of the love of God
2 : the act of rubbing together : FRICTION; also : the act of wearing or grinding down by friction
3 : the act of weakening or exhausting by constant harassment, abuse, or attack a war of attrition
4 : a reduction in numbers usually as a result of resignation, retirement, or death a company with a high rate of attrition

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attune

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[ə’tju:n] vt. [音]使协调；[音]使合拍；[音]为…调音；[无]调合波长
vt.1 : to bring into harmony : TUNE
2 : to make aware or responsive attune businesses to changing trends

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audacious

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[ɔ:’deiʃəs] adj. 无畏的；鲁莽的
Adj.1 a : intrepidly daring : ADVENTUROUS an audacious mountain climber b : recklessly bold : RASH an audacious maneuver
2 : contemptuous of law, religion, or decorum : INSOLENT
3 : marked by originality and verve audacious experiments

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audible

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[‘ɔ:dəbl] adj. 听得见的
Adj.: heard or capable of being heard
Noun. : a substitute offensive or defensive play called at the line of scrimmage in football
Intransitive verb. : to call an audible audibled to a pass play ?Peter King

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audience

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[‘ɔ:diəns] n. 观众；听众；读者；接见
Noun.1 : the act or state of hearing
2 a : a formal hearing or interview an audience with the pope b : an opportunity of being heard I would succeed if I were once given audience
3 a : a group of listeners or spectators b : a reading, viewing, or listening public
4 : a group of ardent admirers or devotees : FOLLOWING

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audit

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[‘ɔ:dit] vi. 审计；查帐
n. 审计；查帐
vt. （美）旁听
Noun.1 a : a formal examination of an organization’s or individual’s accounts or financial situation b : the final report of an audit
2 : a methodical examination and review
vt.1 : to perform an audit of or for audit the books audit the company
2 : to attend (a course) without working for or expecting to receive formal credit

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augment

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[ɔ:ɡ’ment, ‘ɔ:gmənt] vi. 增加；增大
vt. 增加；增大
n. 增加；增大
Transitive verb
1 : to make greater, more numerous, larger, or more intense the impact of the report was augmented by its timing
2 : to add an augment to
3 : SUPPLEMENT augmented her scholarship by working nights
intransitive verb : to become augmented
synonyms see INCREASE
Noun.: a vowel prefixed or a lengthening of the initial vowel to mark past time especially in Greek and Sanskrit verbs

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auspices

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[‘ɔ:spisiz, ‘ɔ:spə,si:z] n. 赞助；保护；预兆（auspice的复数）
Noun.1 : observation by an augur especially of the flight and feeding of birds to discover omens
2 plural : kindly patronage and guidance doing research under the auspices of the local historical society
3 : a prophetic sign; especially : a favorable sign

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auspicious

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[ɔ:’spiʃəs] adj. 吉兆的，吉利的；幸运的
Adj.1 : affording a favorable auspice : PROPITIOUS made an auspicious beginning
2 : attended by good auspices : PROSPEROUS an auspicious year
synonyms see FAVORABLE

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austere

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[ɔ’stiə] adj. 严峻的；简朴的；苦行的；无装饰的
Adj.1 a : stern and cold in appearance or manner b : SOMBER, GRAVE an austere critic
2 : morally strict : ASCETIC
3 : markedly simple or unadorned an austere office an austere style of writing
4 : giving little or no scope for pleasure austere diets
5 of a wine : having the flavor of acid or tannin predominant over fruit flavors usually indicating a capacity for aging
synonyms see SEVERE

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authentic

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[ɔ:’θentik] adj. 真正的，真实的；可信的
Adj.1 obsolete : AUTHORITATIVE
2 a : worthy of acceptance or belief as conforming to or based on fact paints an authentic picture of our society b : conforming to an original so as to reproduce essential features an authentic reproduction of a colonial farmhouse c : made or done the same way as an original authentic Mexican fare
3 : not false or imitation : REAL, ACTUAL based on authentic documents an authentic cockney accent
4 a of a church mode : ranging upward from the keynote ? compare PLAGAL 1 b of a cadence : progressing from the dominant chord to the tonic ? compare PLAGAL 2
5 : true to one’s own personality, spirit, or character

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authenticate

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[ɔ:’θentikeit] vt. 鉴定；证明…是真实的
vt.: to prove or serve to prove the authenticity of authenticate a document
synonyms see CONFIRM

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authoritative

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[ɔ:’θɔritətiv] adj. 有权威的；命令式的；当局的
Adj.1 a : having or proceeding from authority : OFFICIAL authoritative church doctrines b : showing evident authority : DEFINITIVE a most authoritative literary critique
2 : DICTATORIAL 2

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autobiographical

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[,ɔtə,baɪə’græfɪkl] adj. 自传的；自传体的；自传作家的
Adj.1 : in the style of, suggestive of, or relating to an autobiography a book based on personal incidents without being autobiographical : of the nature of an autobiography an autobiographical film
2 : of or relating to an autobiographer : marked by qualities associated with an autobiographer the autobiographicalimpulse is normal in old age?Van Wyck Brooks

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autobiography

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[,ɔ:təubai’ɔɡrəfi] n. 自传；自传文学

Noun. : the biography of a person narrated by himself or herself

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autograph

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[‘ɔ:təuɡrɑ:f, -ɡræf] n. 亲笔，手稿；亲笔签名
vt. 亲笔签名于…；亲笔书写
Noun.: something written or made with one’s own hand: a : an original manuscript or work of art b : a person’s handwritten signature
vt.1 : to write with one’s own hand
2 : to write one’s signature in or on autograph a book
Adj.: being in the writer’s own handwriting : not copied or duplicated an autograph letter

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automated

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[‘ɔ:təumeitid] adj. 自动化的；机械化的
v. 自动化（automate的过去分词）；自动操作
Adj.自动的

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automotive

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[,ɔ:təu’məutiv] adj. 汽车的；自动的adj.1 : of, relating to, or concerned with self-propelled vehicles or machines
2 : SELF-PROPELL
ED

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autonomous

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[ɔ:’tɔnəməs] adj. 自治的；自主的；[植]自发的
Adj.1 : of, relating to, or marked by autonomy
2 a : having the right or power of self-government b : undertaken or carried on without outside control : SELF-CONTAINED an autonomous school system
3 a : existing or capable of existing independently an autonomous zooid b : responding, reacting, or developing independently of the whole an autonomous growth
4 : controlled by the autonomic nervous system
synonyms see FREE

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autonomy

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[ɔ:’tɔnəmi] n. 自治，自治权
Noun.1 : the quality or state of being self-governing; especially : the right of self-government
2 : self-directing freedom and especially moral independence
3 : a self-governing state

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avarice

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[‘ævəris] n. 贪婪，贪财

Noun.: excessive or insatiable desire for wealth or gain : GREEDINESS, CUPIDITY

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avaricious

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[,ævə’riʃəs] adj. 贪婪的；贪得无厌的
Adj.: greedy of gain : excessively acquisitive especially in seeking to hoard riches
synonyms see COVETOUS

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averse

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[ə’və:s] adj. 反对的；不愿意的
Adj.: having an active feeling of repugnance or distaste ? usually used with to averse to strenuous exercise
synonyms see DISINCLINED

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avid

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[,ævid] adj. 渴望的，贪婪的；热心的
Adj.1 : desirous to the point of greed : urgently eager : GREEDY avid for publicity
2 : characterized by enthusiasm and vigorous pursuit avid readers
synonyms see EAGER

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avocational

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Adj.副业的，嗜好的。adj.1 : of or relating to an avocation an avocational interest in sports
2 : being such by avocation an avocational musician

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avoid

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[ə’vɔid] vt. 避免；避开，躲避；消除
vt.1 : to make legally void : ANNUL avoid a plea
2 obsolete : VOID, EXPEL
3 a : to keep away from : SHUN have been avoiding me b : to prevent the occurrence or effectiveness of avoid further delays c : to refrain from avoid overeating
4 archaic : to depart or withdraw from : LEAVE
synonyms see ESCAPE

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awe

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[ɔ:] vt. 使敬畏；使畏怯
n. 敬畏
Noun.1 : an emotion variously combining dread, veneration, and wonder that is inspired by authority or by the sacred or sublime stood in awe of the king regard nature’s wonders with awe
2 archaic a : DREAD, TERROR b : the power to inspire dread
vt. : to inspire with awe we were awed by the beauty of the mountains

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Awe-inspiring

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[‘ɔ:in,spaiəriŋ] adj. 使人敬畏的；令人惊叹的

Adj.令人敬畏的

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Awe-struck

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[‘ɔ:strʌk] adj. 肃然起敬的；充满敬畏的

Adj.充满敬畏的

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awkward

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[‘ɔ:kwəd] adj. 尴尬的；笨拙的；棘手的；不合适的
Adj.1 obsolete : PERVERSE
2 archaic : UNFAVORABLE, ADVERSE
3 a : lacking dexterity or skill (as in the use of hands) awkward with a needle and thread b : showing the result of a lack of expertness awkward pictures
4 a : lacking ease or grace (as of movement or expression) awkward writing b : lacking the right proportions, size, or harmony of parts : UNGAINLY an awkward design
5 a : lacking social grace and assurance an awkward newcomer b : causing embarrassment an awkward moment
6 : not easy to handle or deal with : requiring great skill, ingenuity, or care an awkward load an awkward diplomatic situation

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axiom

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[‘æksiəm] n. 公理；格言；自明之理
Noun.1 : a maxim widely accepted on its intrinsic merit
2 : a statement accepted as true as the basis for argument or inference : POSTULATE 1
3 : an established rule or principle or a self-evident truth

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bacterium

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[bæk’tiəriəm] n. 细菌；杆菌属
Noun. : any of a domain (Bacteria) of prokaryotic round, spiral, or rod-shaped single-celled microorganisms that may lack cell walls or are gram-positive or gram-negative if they have cell walls, that are often aggregated into colonies or motile by means of flagella, that typically live in soil, water, organic matter, or the bodies of plants and animals, that are usually autotrophic, saprophytic, or parasitic in nutrition, and that are noted for their biochemical effects and pathogenicity; broadly : PROKARYOTE ? compare ARCHAEA, EUKARYOTE

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baffle

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[‘bæfl] vt. 使…困惑；使…受挫折；用挡板控制
n. 挡板；困惑
vi. 做徒劳挣扎
vt.1 : to defeat or check (as a person) by confusing or puzzling : DISCONCERT
2 : to check or break the force or flow of by or as if by a baffle
synonyms see FRUSTRATE
Noun.: a device (as a plate, wall, or screen) to deflect, check, or regulate flow or passage (as of a fluid, light, or sound)

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balk

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[bɔ:k] n. 障碍；错误
vt. 阻止；推诿；错过
vi. 犹豫；突然止步不前
Noun.1 : a ridge of land left unplowed as a dividing line or through carelessness
2 : BEAM, RAFTER
3 : HINDRANCE, CHECK
4 a : the space behind the balkline on a billiard table b : any of the outside divisions made by the balklines
5 : failure of a player to complete a motion; especially : an illegal motion of the pitcher in baseball while in position
transitive verb
1 archaic : to pass over or by
2 : to check or stop by or as if by an obstacle : BLOCK
intransitive verb
1 : to stop short and refuse to proceed
2 : to refuse abruptly ? used with at Congress balked at putting up the money ?Thomas Fleming
3 : to commit a balk in sports
synonyms see FRUSTRATE

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ballad

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[‘bæləd] n. 歌谣，民谣；叙事歌谣；流行抒情歌曲
Noun.1 a : a narrative composition in rhythmic verse suitable for singing b : an art song accompanying a traditional ballad
2 : a simple song : AIR
3 : a popular song; especially : a slow romantic or sentimental song

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balm

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[bɑ:m] n. 香油；镇痛软膏；香峰草，香树膏
Noun.1 : a balsamic resin; especially : one from small tropical evergreen trees (genus Commiphora of the family Burseraceae)
2 : an aromatic preparation (as a healing ointment)
3 : any of several aromatic plants of the mint family; especially : LEMON BALM
4 : a spicy aromatic odor
5 : a soothing restorative agency

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balmy

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[‘bɑ:mi] adj. 芳香的；温和的；止痛的
Adj.1 a : having the qualities of balm : SOOTHING b : MILD 3 balmy weather
2 : CRAZY, FOOLISH

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banal

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[bə’nɑ:l, ‘beinəl] adj. 陈腐的；平庸的；老一套的
Adj.: lacking originality, freshness, or novelty : TRITE
synonyms see INSIPID

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bane

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[bein] n. 毒药；祸害；灭亡的原因
Noun.1 a obsolete : KILLER, SLAYER b : POISON c : DEATH, DESTRUCTION stop the way of those that seek my bane ?Philip Sidney d : WOE
2 : a source of harm or ruin : CURSE national frontiers have been more of a bane than a boon for mankind ?D. C. Thomson
vt.obsolete : to kill especially with poison
Noun.chiefly Scottish : BONE

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banish

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[‘bæniʃ] vt. 放逐；驱逐
vt.1 : to require by authority to leave a country
2 : to drive out or remove from a home or place of usual resort or continuance
3 : to clear away : DISPEL his discovery banishes anxiety ?Stringfellow Barr

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banter

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[‘bæntə] n. （善意的）戏谑；逗弄
vt. 善意地取笑；逗弄
vi. 开玩笑；谈笑
Transitive verb
1 : to speak to or address in a witty and teasing manner
2 archaic : DELUDE
3 chiefly Southern & Midland : CHALLENGE
intransitive verb : to speak or act playfully or wittily
Noun. : good-natured and usually witty and animated joking

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barbarous

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[‘bɑ:bərəs] adj. 野蛮的；残暴的
Adj.1 a : UNCIVILIZED b : lacking culture or refinement : PHILISTINE
2 : characterized by the occurrence of barbarisms barbarous language
3 : mercilessly harsh or cruel barbarous crimes
synonyms see FIERCE

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baroque

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[bə’rɔk] adj. 巴洛克式的；结构复杂的，形式怪样的
n. 巴洛克风格；巴洛克艺术
Adj.1 : of, relating to, or having the characteristics of a style of artistic expression prevalent especially in the 17th century that is marked generally by use of complex forms, bold ornamentation, and the juxtaposition of contrasting elements often conveying a sense of drama, movement, and tension
2 : characterized by grotesqueness, extravagance, complexity, or flamboyance
3 : irregularly shaped ? used of gems a baroque pearl
Noun. : the baroque style or the period in which it flourished

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barren

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[‘bærən] adj. 贫瘠的；不生育的；无益的；沉闷无趣的；空洞的
n. 荒地
Adj.1 : not reproducing: as a : incapable of producing offspring ? used especially of females or matings b : not yet or not recently pregnant c : habitually failing to fruit
2 : not productive: as a : producing little or no vegetation : DESOLATE barren deserts b : producing inferior crops barren soil c : unproductive of results or gain : FRUITLESS a barren scheme
3 : DEVOID, LACKING ? used with of barren of excitement
4 : lacking interest or charm a barren routine
5 : lacking inspiration or ideas a barren mind
synonyms see BARE
Noun.1 plural : an extent of usually level land having an inferior growth of trees or little vegetation
2 : a tract of barren land

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barrier

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[‘bæriə] n. 障碍物，屏障；界线
vt. 把…关入栅栏
Noun.1 a : something material that blocks or is intended to block passage highway barriers a barrier contraceptive b : a natural formation or structure that prevents or hinders movement or action geographic barriers to species dissemination barrier beaches drugs that cross the placental barrier
2 plural , often capitalized : a medieval war game in which combatants fight on foot with a fence or railing between them
3 : something immaterial that impedes or separates : OBSTACLE behavioral barriers trade barriers

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base

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[beis] n. 基础；底部；垒
adj. 卑鄙的；低劣的
vt. 以…作基础
Noun.1 a (1) : the lower part of a wall, pier, or column considered as a separate architectural feature (2) : the lower part of a complete architectural design b : the bottom of something considered as its support : FOUNDATION c (1) : a side or face of a geometrical figure from which an altitude can be constructed; especially : one on which the figure stands (2) : the length of a base d : that part of a bodily organ by which it is attached to another more central structure of the organism
2 a : a main ingredient paint having a latex base b : a supporting or carrying ingredient (as of a medicine)
3 a : the fundamental part of something : GROUNDWORK, BASIS b : the economic factors on which in Marxist theory all legal, social, and political relations are formed
4 : the lower part of a heraldic field
5 a : the starting point or line for an action or undertaking b : a baseline in surveying c : a center or area of operations: as (1) : the place from which a military force draws supplies (2) : a place where military operations begin (3) : a permanent military installation d (1) : a number (as 5 in 56.44 or 57) that is raised to a power; especially : the number that when raised to a power equal to the logarithm of a number yields the number itself the logarithm of 100 to the base 10 is 2 since 102 = 100 (2) : a number equal to the number of units in a given digit’s place that for a given system of writing numbers is required to give the numeral 1 in the next higher place the decimal system uses a base of 10; also : such a system of writing numbers using an indicated base convert from base 10 to base 2 (3) : a number that is multiplied by a rate or of which a percentage or fraction is calculated to find the interest on $90 at 10 percent multiply the base 90 by .10 e : ROOT 6
6 a : the starting place or goal in various games b : any one of the four stations at the corners of a baseball infield c : a point to be considered his opening remarks touched every base
7 a : any of various typically water-soluble and bitter tasting compounds that in solution have a pH greater than 7, are capable of reacting with an acid to form a salt, and are molecules or ions able to take up a proton from an acid or able to give up an unshared pair of electrons to an acid b : any of the five purine or pyrimidine bases of DNA and RNA that include cytosine, guanine, adenine, thymine, and uracil
8 : a price level at which a security previously declining in price resists further decline
9 : the part of a transformational grammar that consists of rules and a lexicon and generates the deep structures of a language
vt.1 : to make, form, or serve as a base for
2 : to find a base or basis for ? usually used with on or upon
Adj.1 archaic : of little height
2 obsolete : low in place or position
3 obsolete : BASS
4 archaic : BASEBORN
5 a : resembling a villein : SERVILE a base tenant b : held by villenage base tenure
6 a : being of comparatively low value and having relatively inferior properties (as lack of resistance to corrosion) a base metal such as iron ? compare NOBLE b : containing a larger than usual proportion of base metals base silver denarii
7 a : lacking or indicating the lack of higher qualities of mind or spirit : IGNOBLE b : lacking higher values : DEGRADING a drab base way of life

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bashfulness

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[‘bæʃfulnis] n. 羞怯；腼腆

Noun. : the quality or state of being bashful

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bask

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[bɑ:sk, bæsk] vi. 晒太阳；取暖；愉快或舒适
vt. [古]使…晒太阳；使暖和而舒适
Intransitive verb
1 : to lie or relax in a pleasant warmth or atmosphere
2 : to take pleasure or derive enjoyment basked in the spotlight
transitive verb , obsolete : to warm by continued exposure to heat

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bastion

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[‘bæstiən, -tʃən] n. 堡垒；棱堡
Noun.1 : a projecting part of a fortification
2 : a fortified area or position
3 : STRONGHOLD 2 the last bastion of academic standards ?American Scientist

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beaded

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[bi:did] adj. 珠状的；饰以珠的

Adj.: having the edges skived thin and turned in to present a finished edge ? used of shoes

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befriend

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[bi’frend] vt. 帮助；待人如友；扶助

vt. : to become or act as a friend to

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beleaguer

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[bi’li:ɡə] vt. 围攻；围
vt.1 : BESIEGE
2 : TROUBLE, HARASS beleaguered parents an economically beleaguered city

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belie

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[bi’lai] vt. 掩饰；与…不符；使失望；证明…虚假错误
vt.1 a : to give a false impression of b : to present an appearance not in agreement with
2 a : to show (something) to be false or wrong b : to run counter to : CONTRADICT
3 : DISGUISE 3

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believable

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[bi’li:vəbl] adj. 可信的

Adj.: capable of being believed especially as within the range of known possibility or probability

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belittle

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[bi’litl] vt. 轻视；贬低；使相形见小
vt.1 : to speak slightingly of : DISPARAGE belittles her efforts
2 : to cause (a person or thing) to seem little or less
synonyms see DECRY

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bellicose

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[‘belikəus] adj. 好战的；好斗的
Adj.: favoring or inclined to start quarrels or wars
synonyms see BELLIGERENT

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