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circumscribe

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[‘sɜːkəmskraɪb] vt. 限制；在…周围画线
1 a : to constrict the range or activity of definitely and clearly his role was carefully circumscribed b : to define or mark off carefully a study of plant species in a circumscribed area
2 a : to draw a line around b : to surround by or as if by a boundary fields circumscribed by tall trees
3 : to construct or be constructed around (a geometrical figure) so as to touch as many points as possible
synonyms see LIMIT

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circumspect

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[‘sə:kəmspekt] adj. 细心的，周到的；慎重的careful to consider all circumstances and possible consequences : PRUDENT diplomacy required a circumspect response
synonyms see CAUTIOUS

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circumstantial

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[,sə:kəm’stænʃəl] adj. 依照情况的；详细的，详尽的
1 : belonging to, consisting in, or dependent on circumstances a circumstantial case circumstantial factors
2 : pertinent but not essential : INCIDENTAL
3 : marked by careful attention to detail : abounding in factual details a circumstantial account of the fight
4 : CEREMONIAL

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circumvent

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[,sə:kəm’vent] vt. 包围；陷害；绕行
1 a : to hem in b : to make a circuit around
2 : to manage to get around especially by ingenuity or stratagem the setup circumvented the red tape — Lynne McTaggart

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cite

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[saɪt]vt. 引用；传讯；想起；表彰
1 : to call upon officially or authoritatively to appear (as before a court)
2 : to quote by way of example, authority, or proof cites several noteworthy authors
3 a : to refer to; especially : to mention formally in commendation or praise b : to name in a citation
4 : to bring forward or call to another’s attention especially as an example, proof, or precedent cited the weather as a reason for canceling the picnic
synonyms see SUMMON

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civil

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[‘sivəl] adj. 公民的；民间的；文职的；有礼貌的；根据民法的
1 a : of or relating to citizens b : of or relating to the state or its citizenry civil strife
2 a : CIVILIZED civil society b : adequate in courtesy and politeness : MANNERLY a civil question
3 a : of, relating to, or based on civil law b : relating to private rights and to remedies sought by action or suit distinct from criminal proceedings c : established by law
4 : of, relating to, or involving the general public, their activities, needs, or ways, or civic affairs as distinguished from special (as military or religious) affairs
5 of time : based on the mean sun and legally recognized for use in ordinary affairs

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civility

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[si’viləti] n. 礼貌；礼仪；端庄
1 archaic : training in the humanities
2 a : civilized conduct; especially : COURTESY, POLITENESS b : a polite act or expression

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claim

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[klem]
vi. 提出要求
vt. 要求；声称；需要；认领
n. 要求；声称；索赔；断言；值得
1 a : to ask for especially as a right claimed the inheritance b : to call for : REQUIRE this matter claims our attention c : TAKE 16b the accident claimed her life
2 : to take as the rightful owner went to claim their bags at the station
3 a : to assert in the face of possible contradiction : MAINTAIN claimed that he’d been cheated b : to claim to have organizationTwhich claims 11,000Tmembers — Rolling Stone c : to assert to be rightfully one’s own claimed responsibility for the attack
synonyms see DEMAND

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clamber

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[‘klæmbɚ]v. 攀登，爬上n. 攀登，爬上to climb awkwardly (as by scrambling) clambered over the rocks

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clamor

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[‘klæmə] n. 喧闹，叫嚷；大声的要求
v. 喧嚷，发喧嚣声；持续地喊声
n.1 a : noisy shouting b : a loud continuous noise
2 : insistent public expression (as of support or protest) a clamor against increased taxes
intransitive verb
1 : to make a din
2 : to become loudly insistent clamored for his impeachment
transitive verb
1 : to utter or proclaim insistently and noisily
2 : to influence by means of clamor
vt.obsolete : SILENCE

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clannish

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[‘klæniʃ] adj. 氏族的；党派的；排他的
Adj.1 : of or relating to a clan clannish traditions
2 : tending to associate only with a select group of similar background or status a clannish community

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clarify

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[‘klærifai] vt. 澄清；阐明
vi. 得到澄清；变得明晰；得到净化
Transitive verb
1 : to make (as a liquid) clear or pure usually by freeing from suspended matter
2 : to free of confusion needs time to clarify his thoughts
3 : to make understandable clarify a subject
intransitive verb : to become clear

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clarification

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n.

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clause

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[klɔ:z] n. 条款；子句
1 : a group of words containing a subject and predicate and functioning as a member of a complex or compound sentence
2 : a separate section of a discourse or writing; specifically : a distinct article in a formal document

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claustrophobic

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[klɔːstrə’fəʊbɪk] n. 幽闭恐怖症患者
adj. 患幽闭恐怖症的；导致幽闭恐怖症的
1 : affected with or inclined to claustrophobia
2 : inducing or suggesting claustrophobia

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cleave

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[kli:v] vi. 裂开；披荆斩棘地前进；粘住；坚持
vt. 砍开；使分开；打通
vi. : to adhere firmly and closely or loyally and unwaveringly
synonyms see STICK
transitive verb
1 : to divide by or as if by a cutting blow : SPLIT
2 : to separate into distinct parts and especially into groups having divergent views
3 : to subject to chemical cleavage a protein cleaved by an enzyme
intransitive verb
1 : to split especially along the grain
2 : to penetrate or pass through something by or as if by cutting
synonyms see TEAR

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clemency

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[‘klemənsi] n. 仁慈；温和；宽厚
1 a : disposition to be merciful and especially to moderate the severity of punishment due b : an act or instance of leniency
2 : pleasant mildness of weather
synonyms see MERCY

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cliché

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[‘kli:ʃei] n. 陈词滥调，老生常谈；(在艺术、文学、戏剧等中的)陈腐的题材与手法等
adj. 陈旧的，陈腐的；陈规陋习的；老一套的[亦作cliche]
n.1 : a trite phrase or expression; also : the idea expressed by it
2 : a hackneyed theme, characterization, or situation
3 : something (as a menu item) that has become overly familiar or commonplace

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climactic

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[klaɪ’mæktɪk] adj. 高潮的；顶点的；渐层法的

: of, relating to, or constituting a climax the film’s climactic scene

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climate

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[‘klaimit] n. 气候；风气；思潮；风土
1 : a region of the earth having specified climatic conditions
2 a : the average course or condition of the weather at a place usually over a period of years as exhibited by temperature, wind velocity, and precipitation b : the prevailing set of conditions (as of temperature and humidity) indoors a climate-controlled office
3 : the prevailing influence or environmental conditions characterizing a group or period : ATMOSPHERE a climate of fear

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climax

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[‘klaimæks] n. 高潮；顶点；层进法；极点
n.1 : a figure of speech in which a series of phrases or sentences is arranged in ascending order of rhetorical forcefulness
2 a : the highest point : CULMINATION the climax of a distinguished career b : the point of highest dramatic tension or a major turning point in the action (as of a play) c : ORGASM d : MENOPAUSE
3 : a relatively stable ecological stage or community especially of plants that is achieved through successful adaptation to an environment; especially : the final stage in ecological succession
synonyms see SUMMIT

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clinical

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[‘klinikəl] adj. 临床的；诊所的
Adj.1 : of, relating to, or conducted in or as if in a clinic: as a : involving direct observation of the patient b : based on or characterized by observable and diagnosable symptoms
2 : analytical or coolly dispassionate a clinical attitude

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clog

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[klɔɡ] v. 阻塞；障碍
n. 障碍；木底鞋
n.1 a : a weight attached especially to an animal to hinder motion b : something that shackles or impedes : ENCUMBRANCE 1
2 : a shoe, sandal, or overshoe having a thick typically wooden sole
transitive verb
1 a : to impede with a clog : HINDER b : to halt or retard the progress, operation, or growth of : ENCUMBER restraints that have been clogging the market — T. W. Arnold
2 a : to fill beyond capacity : OVERLOAD cars clogged the main street — often used with up petty cases clogging up the courts b : to cause blockage in — often used with up arteries clogged up by cholesterol
intransitive verb
1 : to become filled with extraneous matter — often used with up
2 : to unite in a mass : CLOT
3 : to dance a clog dance
synonyms see HAMPER

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closet

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[‘klɑzət]
n. 壁橱；议事室，密室；小房间
adj. 秘密的，私下的；空谈的
vt. 把…关在私室中
n.1 a : an apartment or small room for privacy b : a monarch’s or official’s private chamber
2 : a cabinet or recess for especially china, household utensils, or clothing
3 : a place of retreat or privacy
4 : WATER CLOSET
5 : a state or condition of secrecy, privacy, or obscurity came out of the closet
vt.1 : to shut up in or as if in a closet
2 : to take into a closet for a secret interview
Adj.1 : closely private
2 : working in or suited to the closet as the place of seclusion or study : THEORETICAL
3 : being so in private a closet racist

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clumsy

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[‘klʌmzi] adj. 笨拙的
Adj.1 a : lacking dexterity, nimbleness, or grace clumsy fingers b : lacking tact or subtlety a clumsy joke
2 : awkward or inefficient in use or construction : UNWIELDY a clumsy contraption
synonyms see AWKWARD

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clutter

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[‘klʌtə] n. 杂乱，混乱
vt. 使凌乱；胡乱地填满
Intransitive verb chiefly dialect : to run in disorder
transitive verb : to fill or cover with scattered or disordered things that impede movement or reduce effectiveness a room cluttered with toys — often used with up
n.1 a : a crowded or confused mass or collection b : things that clutter a place
2 : interfering radar echoes caused by reflection from objects (as on the ground) other than the target
3 chiefly dialect : DISTURBANCE, HUBBUB

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coalesce

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[,kəuə’les] vi. 合并；结合；联合
vt. 使…联合；使…合并
Intransitive verb
1 : to grow together
2 a : to unite into a whole : FUSE separate townships have coalesced into a single, sprawling colony — Donald Gould b : to unite for a common end : join forces people with different points of view coalesce into opposing factions — I. L. Horowitz
3 : to arise from the combination of distinct elements an organized and a popular resistance immediately coalesced — C. C. Menges
transitive verb : to cause to unite sometimes a book coalesces a public into a mass market — Walter Meade
synonyms see MIX

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coarse

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[kɔ:s] adj. 粗糙的；粗俗的；下等的
Adj.1 : of ordinary or inferior quality or value : COMMON
2 a (1) : composed of relatively large parts or particles coarse sand (2) : loose or rough in texture coarse cloth b : adjusted or designed for heavy, fast, or less delicate work a coarse saw with large teeth c : not precise or detailed with respect to adjustment or discrimination
3 : crude or unrefined in taste, manners, or language
4 : harsh, raucous, or rough in tone
5 chiefly British : of or relating to coarse fish coarse fishing

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coax

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[kəuks] vt. 哄；哄诱；慢慢将…弄好
vi. 哄骗；劝诱
vt.1 obsolete : FONDLE, PET
2 : to influence or gently urge by caressing or flattering : WHEEDLE coaxed him into going
3 : to draw, gain, or persuade by means of gentle urging or flattery unable to coax an answer out of him
4 : to manipulate with great perseverance and usually with considerable effort toward a desired state or activity coax a fire to burn
synonyms see CAJOLE

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code

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[kəud] n. 代码，密码；编码；法典
vt. 编码；制成法典
vi. 指定遗传密码
n.1 : a systematic statement of a body of law; especially : one given statutory force
2 : a system of principles or rules moral code
3 a : a system of signals or symbols for communication b : a system of symbols (as letters or numbers) used to represent assigned and often secret meanings
4 : GENETIC CODE
5 : a set of instructions for a computer
transitive verb : to put in or into the form or symbols of a code
intransitive verb : to specify the genetic code a gene that codes for a protein

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codify

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[‘kɔdifai] vt. 编纂；将…编成法典；编成法典
vt.1 : to reduce to a code
2 a : SYSTEMATIZE b : CLASSIFY

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coerce

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[kəu’ə:s] vt. 强制，迫使
vt.1 : to restrain or dominate by force religion in the past has tried to coerce the irreligious — W. R. Inge
2 : to compel to an act or choice was coerced into agreeing
3 : to achieve by force or threat coerce compliance
synonyms see FORCE

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coercion

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[kəu’ə:ʃən] n. 强制；强迫；高压政治；威压

n. : the act, process, or power of coercing

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coercive

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[kəu’ə:siv] adj. 强制的；胁迫的；高压的

Adj. : serving or intended to coerce coercive power coercive measures

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cogent

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[‘kodʒənt]
adj. 强有力的；使人信服的
Adj.1 : having power to compel or constrain cogent forces
2 a : appealing forcibly to the mind or reason : CONVINCING cogent evidence b : PERTINENT, RELEVANT a cogent analysis
synonyms see VALID

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cognitive

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[‘kɑɡnətɪv]
adj. 认知的，认识的
Adj.1 : of, relating to, being, or involving conscious intellectual activity (as thinking, reasoning, or remembering) cognitive impairment
2 : based on or capable of being reduced to empirical factual knowledge

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cognizant

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[‘kɔɡnizənt] adj. 审理的；已认知的
Adj.: knowledgeable of something especially through personal experience; also : MINDFUL
synonyms see AWARE

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coherence

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[‘kɔɡnizənt] adj. 审理的；已认知的
n.1 : the quality or state of cohering: as a : systematic or logical connection or consistency b : integration of diverse elements, relationships, or values
2 : the property of being coherent a plan that lacks coherence

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coherent

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[kəu’hiərənt] adj. 连贯的，一致的；明了的；清晰的；凝聚性的；互相偶合的；粘在一起的
Adj.1 a : logically or aesthetically ordered or integrated : CONSISTENT coherent style a coherent argument b : having clarity or intelligibility : UNDERSTANDABLE a coherent person a coherent passage
2 : having the quality of cohering; especially : COHESIVE, COORDINATED a coherent plan for action
3 a : relating to or composed of waves having a constant difference in phase coherent light b : producing coherent light a coherent source

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cohesive

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[kəu’hi:siv] adj. 有结合力的；紧密结合的；有粘着力的

Adj. : exhibiting or producing cohesion or coherence a cohesive social unit cohesive soils

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coincidental

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[kəu,insi’dentəl] adj. 巧合的；符合的；暗合的；一致的
Adj.1 : resulting from a coincidence a coincidental resemblance
2 : occurring or existing at the same time coincidental deaths

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coincidentally

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[kəu,insi’dentli] adv. 巧合地；一致地
Adv.1 : in a coincidental manner : by coincidence lonely singles who meet coincidentally and click — People
2 : it is or seems coincidental that coincidentally, the dog died exactly one year after his owner did

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Cold-blooded

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Adj.1 a : done or acting without consideration, compunction, or clemency coldblooded murder* b : MATTER-OF-FACT, EMOTIONLESS a coldblooded assessment*
2 : having cold blood; specifically : having a body temperature not internally regulated but approximating that of the environment
3 or cold£blood -bld\ : of mixed or inferior breeding
4 : noticeably sensitive to cold

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collaborate

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[kə’læbəreit] vi. 合作；勾结，通敌
vi.1 : to work jointly with others or together especially in an intellectual endeavor
2 : to cooperate with or willingly assist an enemy of one’s country and especially an occupying force
3 : to cooperate with an agency or instrumentality with which one is not immediately connected

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collaborative

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[kə’læbərətiv] adj. 合作的，协作的

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collateral

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[kə’lætərəl] adj. 并行的；旁系的；附属的
n. 抵押品；担保品；旁系亲属
Adj.1 a : accompanying as secondary or subordinate : CONCOMITANT digress into collateral matters b : INDIRECT c : serving to support or reinforce : ANCILLARY
2 : belonging to the same ancestral stock but not in a direct line of descent — compare LINEAL 3a
3 : parallel, coordinate, or corresponding in position, order, time, or significance collateral states like Athens and Sparta
4 a : of, relating to, or being collateral used as security (as for payment of a debt or performance of a contract) b : secured by collateral
n.1 : a collateral relative
2 : property (as securities) pledged by a borrower to protect the interests of the lender
3 : a branch of a bodily part (as a vein)

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colloquial

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[kə’ləukwiəl] adj. 白话的；通俗的；口语体的
1 : of or relating to conversation : CONVERSATIONAL
2 a : used in or characteristic of familiar and informal conversation; also : unacceptably informal b : using conversational style

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collusion

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[kə’lu:ʒən] n. 勾结；共谋

n. : secret agreement or cooperation especially for an illegal or deceitful purpose

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collusive

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[kə’lʊsɪv] adj. 共谋的

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colonize

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[‘kɑlənaɪz]
vt. 将…开拓为殖民地；移于殖民地；从他地非法把选民移入
vi. 开拓殖民地；移居于殖民地
Transitive verb
1 a : to establish a colony in or on or of colonize an island b : to establish in a colony the rights of colonized people
2 : to send illegal or irregularly qualified voters into colonizing doubtful districts
3 : to infiltrate with usually subversive militants for propaganda and strategy reasons colonize industries
intransitive verb : to make or establish a colony : SETTLE

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colony

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[‘kɔləni] n. 殖民地；移民队
1 a : a body of people living in a new territory but retaining ties with the parent state b : the territory inhabited by such a body
2 : a distinguishable localized population within a species a colony of termites
3 a : a circumscribed mass of microorganisms usually growing in or on a solid medium b : the aggregation of zooids of a compound animal
4 a : a group of individuals or things with common characteristics or interests situated in close association an artist colony b : the section occupied by such a group
5 : a group of persons institutionalized away from others a leper colony a penal colony; also : the land or buildings occupied by such a group

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coloration

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[,kʌlə’reiʃən] n. 着色；染色
1 a : the state of being colored the dark coloration of his skin b : use or choice of colors (as by an artist) c : arrangement of colors the coloration of a butterfly’s wing
2 a : characteristic quality the newspapersTtook on the former coloration of the magazine — L. B. Seltzer b : aspect suggesting an attitude : PERSUASION the chameleon talent for taking on the intellectual coloration of whatever idea he happened to fasten onto — Budd Schulberg
3 : subtle variation of intensity or quality of tone a wide range of coloration from the orchestra

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colorful

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[‘kʌlɚfəl]
adj. 华美的；有趣的；富有色彩的
Adj.1 : having striking colors colorful scenery
2 : full of variety or interest a colorful description

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colossal

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[kə’lɔsəl] adj. 巨大的；异常的，非常的
Adj.1 : of, relating to, or resembling a colossus
2 : of a bulk, extent, power, or effect approaching or suggesting the stupendous or incredible colossal rock formations
3 : of an exceptional or astonishing degree a colossal failure
synonyms see ENORMOUS

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combative

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[‘kɔmbətiv] adj. 好战的；好事的

Adj.: marked by eagerness to fight or contend

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combine

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[kəm’bain] vt. 使化合；使联合，使结合
vi. 联合，结合；化合
n. 联合收割机；联合企业
transitive verb
1 a : to bring into such close relationship as to obscure individual characters : MERGE two companies combining forces b : to cause to unite into a chemical compound c : to unite into a single number or expression combine fractions and simplify
2 : INTERMIX, BLEND combine the sugar and flour
3 : to possess in combination a writer whose works combine imagination and scholarship
intransitive verb
1 a : to become one b : to unite to form a chemical compound
2 : to act together many factors combined to cause the recession
synonyms see JOIN
1 : a combination especially of business or political interests
2 : a harvesting machine that heads, threshes, and cleans grain while moving over a field
transitive verb : to harvest with a combine
intransitive verb : to combine a crop

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combustible

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[kəm’bʌstəbl] adj. 易燃的；易激动的；燃烧性的
n. 可燃物；易燃物
Adj.1 : capable of combustion
2 : easily excited a combustible temper

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comet

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[‘kɔmit] n. 彗星
Noun.: a celestial body that appears as a fuzzy head usually surrounding a bright nucleus, that has a usually highly eccentric orbit, that consists primarily of ice and dust, and that often develops one or more long tails when near the sun

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cometary

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[‘kɔmitəri] adj. 彗星的；彗星似的

Adjective

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comic

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[‘kɔmik] adj. 喜剧的；滑稽的；有趣的
n. 连环漫画；喜剧演员；滑稽人物
Adj.1 : of, relating to, or marked by comedy a comic actor
2 : causing laughter or amusement : FUNNY a comic monologue
3 : of or relating to comic strips the newspaper’s comic section
synonyms see LAUGHABLE

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commend

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[kə’mend] vt. 推荐；称赞；把…委托
vi. 称赞；表扬
Transitive verb
1 : to entrust for care or preservation
2 : to recommend as worthy of confidence or notice
3 : to mention with approbation : PRAISE
intransitive verb : to commend or serve as a commendation of something

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commensurate

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[kə’menʃərit] adj. 相称的；同量的；同样大小的
Adj.1 : equal in measure or extent : COEXTENSIVE lived a life commensurate with the early years of the republic
2 : corresponding in size, extent, amount, or degree : PROPORTIONATE was given a job commensurate with her abilities
3 : COMMENSURABLE 1

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commentary

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[‘kɔməntəri] n. 评论；注释；评注；说明
n.1 a : an explanatory treatise — usually used in plural b : a record of events usually written by a participant — usually used in plural
2 a : a systematic series of explanations or interpretations (as of a writing) b : COMMENT 2
3 a : something that serves for illustration or explanation the dark, airless apartments and sunless factoriesTare a sad commentary upon our civilization — H. A. Overstreet b : an expression of opinion

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commentator

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[‘kɔmenteitə] n. 评论员，解说员；实况播音员；时事评论者

n. : one who gives a commentary; especially : one who reports and discusses news on radio or television

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commercialize

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[kə’mə:ʃəlaiz] vt. 使商业化；使商品化
vt.1 a : to manage on a business basis for profit b : to develop commerce in
2 : to exploit for profit commercialize Christmas
3 : to debase in quality for more profit

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commingle

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[kɔ’miŋɡl] vt. 使混合；掺和
vi. 混合
Transitive verb
1 : to blend thoroughly into a harmonious whole
2 : to combine (funds or properties) into a common fund or stock
intransitive verb : to become commingled
synonyms see MIX

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commiserate

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[kə’mɪzəreɪt] vt. 同情，怜悯
vi. 同情，怜悯；吊慰
Intransitive verb : to feel or express sympathy : CONDOLE commiserates with them on their loss
transitive verb : to feel or express sorrow or compassion for

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commission

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[kə’miʃən] n. 委员会；佣金；犯；委任；委任状
vt. 委任；使服役；委托制作
n.1 a : a formal written warrant granting the power to perform various acts or duties b : a certificate conferring military rank and authority; also : the rank and authority so conferred
2 : an authorization or command to act in a prescribed manner or to perform prescribed acts : CHARGE
3 a : authority to act for, in behalf of, or in place of another b : a task or matter entrusted to one as an agent for another
4 a : a group of persons directed to perform some duty b : a government agency having administrative, legislative, or judicial powers c : a city council having legislative and executive functions
5 : an act of committing something commission of a crime
6 : a fee paid to an agent or employee for transacting a piece of business or performing a service; especially : a percentage of the money received from a total paid to the agent responsible for the business
7 : an act of entrusting or giving authority
vt.1 : to furnish with a commission: as a : to confer a formal commission on was commissioned lieutenant b : to appoint or assign to a task or function was commissioned to do the biography
2 : to order to be made commissioned a portrait
3 : to put (a ship) in commission

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commitment

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[kə’mitmənt] n. 承诺，保证；委托；承担义务；献身
n.1 a : an act of committing to a charge or trust: as (1) : a consignment to a penal or mental institution (2) : an act of referring a matter to a legislative committee b : MITTIMUS
2 a : an agreement or pledge to do something in the future; especially : an engagement to assume a financial obligation at a future date b : something pledged c : the state or an instance of being obligated or emotionally impelled a commitment to a cause

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commit

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[kə’mit]
v. 承诺；委托；干坏事；付诸
Transitive verb
1 a : to put into charge or trust : ENTRUST b : to place in a prison or mental institution c : to consign or record for preservation commit it to memory d : to put into a place for disposal or safekeeping e : to refer (as a legislative bill) to a committee for consideration and report
2 : to carry into action deliberately : PERPETRATE commit a crime
3 a : OBLIGATE, BIND a contract committing the company to complete the project on time b : to pledge or assign to some particular course or use commit all troops to the attack c : to reveal the views of refused to commit himself on the issue
intransitive verb
1 obsolete : to perpetrate an offense
2 : to obligate or pledge oneself

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commodious

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[kə’məudjəs] adj. 宽敞的；方便的
Adj.1 : comfortably or conveniently spacious : ROOMY a commodious closet
2 archaic : HANDY, SERVICEABLE
synonyms see SPACIOUS

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commodity

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[kə’mɔditi] n. 商品，货物；日用品
n.1 : an economic good: as a : a product of agriculture or mining b : an article of commerce especially when delivered for shipment commodities futures c : a mass-produced unspecialized product commodity chemicals commodity memory chips
2 a : something useful or valued that valuable commodity patience; also : THING, ENTITY b : CONVENIENCE, ADVANTAGE
3 obsolete : QUANTITY, LOT
4 : a good or service whose wide availability typically leads to smaller profit margins and diminishes the importance of factors (as brand name) other than price
5 : one that is subject to ready exchange or exploitation within a market stars as individuals and as commodities of the film industry — Film Quarterly

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communal

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[‘kɔmjunəl] adj. 公共的；公社的
Adj.1 : of or relating to one or more communes
2 : of or relating to a community
3 a : characterized by collective ownership and use of property b : participated in, shared, or used in common by members of a group or community
4 : of, relating to, or based on racial or cultural groups

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comparison

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[kəm’pærisən] n. 比较；对照；比喻；比较关系
n.1 : the act or process of comparing: as a : the representing of one thing or person as similar to or like another b : an examination of two or more items to establish similarities and dissimilarities his faults seem minor by comparison
2 : identity of features : SIMILARITY several points of comparison between the two
3 : the modification of an adjective or adverb to denote different levels of quality, quantity, or relation

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compass

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[‘kʌmpəs] n. 指南针，罗盘；圆规
vt. 包围
vt.1 : to devise or contrive often with craft or skill : PLOT personsTwho have compassed my destruction — Charles Dickens
2 : ENCOMPASS
3 a : BRING ABOUT, ACHIEVE b : to get into one’s possession or power : OBTAIN
4 : COMPREHEND

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compassion

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[kəm’pæʃən] n. 同情；怜悯
n.: sympathetic consciousness of others’ distress together with a desire to alleviate it
synonyms see PITY

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compassionate

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[kəm’pæʃənit] adj. 慈悲的；富于同情心的
vt. 同情；怜悯
Adj.1 : having or showing compassion : SYMPATHETIC a compassionate friend a compassionate smile
2 : granted because of unusual distressing circumstances affecting an individual — used of some military privileges (as leave)

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compel

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[kəm’pel] vt. 强迫，迫使；强使发生
vt.1 : to drive or urge forcefully or irresistibly hunger compelled him to eat
2 : to cause to do or occur by overwhelming pressure public opinion compelled her to sign the bill
3 archaic : to drive together
synonyms see FORCE

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compelling

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[kəm’peliŋ] adj. 引人注目的；强制的；激发兴趣的
Adj.: that compels: as a : FORCEFUL a compelling personality b : demanding attention for compelling reasons c : CONVINCING no compelling evidence

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compendium

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[kəm’pendiəm] n. 纲要；概略
n.1 : a brief summary of a larger work or of a field of knowledge : ABSTRACT
2 a : a list of a number of items b : COLLECTION, COMPILATION

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compensate

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[‘kɔmpenseit] vi. 补偿，赔偿；抵消
vt. 补偿，赔偿；付报酬
Transitive verb
1 : to be equivalent to : COUNTERBALANCE
2 : to make an appropriate and usually counterbalancing payment to compensate the victims for their loss
3 a : to provide with means of counteracting variation b : to neutralize the effect of (variations)
intransitive verb
1 : to supply an equivalent — used with for
2 : to offset an error, defect, or undesired effect his enthusiasm compensates for his lack of skill
3 : to undergo or engage in psychological or physiological compensation
synonyms see PAY

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compete

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[kəm’pi:t] vi. 竞争；比赛；对抗
vt. : to strive consciously or unconsciously for an objective (as position, profit, or a prize) : be in a state of rivalry competing teams companies competing for customers

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competence

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[‘kɑmpɪtəns]
n. 能力，胜任；权限；作证能力；足以过舒适生活的收入
n.1 : a sufficiency of means for the necessities and conveniences of life provided his family with a comfortable competence — Rex Ingamells
2 : the quality or state of being competent: as a : the properties of an embryonic field that enable it to respond in a characteristic manner to an organizer b : readiness of bacteria to undergo genetic transformation
3 : the knowledge that enables a person to speak and understand a language — compare PERFORMANCE 6

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complacence

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[kəm’pleisns] n. 满足，自满；沾沾自喜
n.1 : calm or secure satisfaction with oneself or one’s lot : SELF-SATISFACTION
2 obsolete : COMPLAISANCE
3 : UNCONCERN

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complacency

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[kəm’pleisənsi] n. 自满；满足；自鸣得意
n.1 : self-satisfaction especially when accompanied by unawareness of actual dangers or deficiencies
2 : an instance of complacency

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complacent

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[kəm’pleisənt] adj. 自满的；得意的；满足的
Adj.1 : marked by complacency : SELF-SATISFIED a complacent smile
2 : COMPLAISANT 1
3 : UNCONCERNED

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complementary

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[,kɔmpli’mentəri] adj. 补足的，补充的
Adj.1 : relating to or constituting one of a pair of contrasting colors that produce a neutral color when combined in suitable proportions
2 : serving to fill out or complete
3 : mutually supplying each other’s lack
4 : being complements of each other complementary acute angles
5 : characterized by the capacity for precise pairing of purine and pyrimidine bases between strands of DNA and sometimes RNA such that the structure of one strand determines the other

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compliance

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[kəm’plaiəns] n. 顺从，服从；承诺
n.1 a : the act or process of complying to a desire, demand, proposal, or regimen or to coercion b : conformity in fulfilling official requirements
2 : a disposition to yield to others
3 : the ability of an object to yield elastically when a force is applied : FLEXIBILITY

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compliant

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[kəm’plaiənt] adj. 顺从的；服从的；应允的
Adj.1 : ready or disposed to comply : SUBMISSIVE a corrupt regime aided by a compliant press
2 : conforming to requirements compliant software

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complicate

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[‘kɔmplikeit] vt. 使复杂化；使恶化；使卷入
Adj.1 : COMPLEX, INTRICATE
2 : CONDUPLICATE
vt.1 : to combine especially in an involved or inextricable manner
2 : to make complex or difficult
3 : INVOLVE; especially : to cause to be more complex or severe a virus disease complicated by bacterial infection

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compliment

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[‘kɔmplimənt] n. 恭维；称赞；问候；致意；道贺
vt. 恭维；称赞
n.1 a : an expression of esteem, respect, affection, or admiration; especially : an admiring remark b : formal and respectful recognition : HONOR
2 plural : best wishes : REGARDS accept my compliments compliments of the season
vt.1 : to pay a compliment to
2 : to present with a token of esteem

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component

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[kəm’pəunənt] adj. 组成的，构成的
n. 成分；组件；元件
n.1 : a constituent part : INGREDIENT an important component of the program stereo components
2 a : any one of the vector terms added to form a vector sum or resultant b : a coordinate of a vector; also : either member of an ordered pair of numbers
synonyms see ELEMENT
Adj.: serving or helping to constitute : CONSTITUENT component parts

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composed

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[kəm’pəuzd] adj. 镇静的；沉着的
v. 组成；作曲（compose的过去分词）；著作
Adj.: free from agitation : CALM; especially : SELF-POSSESSED
synonyms see COOL

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composure

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[kəm’pəuʒə] n. 镇静；沉着
n. : a calmness or repose especially of mind, bearing, or appearance : SELF-POSSESSION
synonyms see EQUANIMITY

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compound

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[‘kɔmpaund, kəm’paund] vt. 合成；混合；和解妥协；搀合
vi. 和解；妥协
n. 化合物；混合物；复合词
adj. 复合的；混合的
transitive verb
1 : to put together (parts) so as to form a whole : COMBINE compound ingredients
2 : to form by combining parts compound a medicine
3 a : to settle amicably : adjust by agreement b : to agree for a consideration not to prosecute (an offense) compound a felony
4 a : to pay (interest) on both the accrued interest and the principal b : to add to : AUGMENT we compounded our error in later policy — Robert Lekachman
intransitive verb
1 : to become joined in a compound
2 : to come to terms of agreement
Adj.1 : composed of or resulting from union of separate elements, ingredients, or parts: as a : composed of united similar elements especially of a kind usually independent a compound plant ovary b : having the blade divided to the midrib and forming two or more leaflets on a common axis a compound leaf
2 : involving or used in a combination
3 a of a word : constituting a compound b of a sentence : having two or more main clauses
n.1 a : a word consisting of components that are words (as rowboat, high school, devil-may-care) b : a word (as anthropology, kilocycle, builder) consisting of any of various combinations of words, combining forms, or affixes
2 : something formed by a union of elements or parts; especially : a distinct substance formed by chemical union of two or more ingredients in definite proportion by weight
n.: a fenced or walled-in area containing a group of buildings and especially residences

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comprehend

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[,kɔmpri’hend] vt. 理解；包含；由…组成
vt.1 : to grasp the nature, significance, or meaning of unable to comprehend what has happened
2 : to contain or hold within a total scope, significance, or amount philosophy’s scope comprehends the truth of everything which man may understand — H. O. Taylor
3 : to include by construction or implication does not prudence comprehend all the virtues? — Thomas B. Silver
synonyms see UNDERSTAND, INCLUDE

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comprehensible

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[,kɔmpri’hensəbl] adj. 可理解的

Adj.: capable of being comprehended : INTELLIGIBLE a comprehensible explanation

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comprehensive

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[,kɔmpri’hensiv] adj. 综合的；广泛的；有理解力的
n. 综合学校；专业综合测验
Adj.1 : covering completely or broadly : INCLUSIVE comprehensive examinations comprehensive insurance
2 : having or exhibiting wide mental grasp comprehensive knowledge

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compromise

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[‘kɔmprəmaiz] vt. 妥协；危害
vi. 妥协；让步
n. 妥协，和解；折衷
n.1 a : settlement of differences by arbitration or by consent reached by mutual concessions b : something intermediate between or blending qualities of two different things
2 : a concession to something derogatory or prejudicial a compromise of principles
transitive verb
1 obsolete : to bind by mutual agreement
2 : to adjust or settle by mutual concessions
3 a : to expose to suspicion, discredit, or mischief his reputation has been compromised b : to reveal or expose to an unauthorized person and especially to an enemy confidential information was compromised c : to cause the impairment of a compromised immune system a seriously compromised patient
intransitive verb
1 a : to come to agreement by mutual concession b : to find or follow a way between extremes
2 : to make a shameful or disreputable concession wouldn’t compromise with their principles

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concede

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[kən’si:d] vt. 承认；退让；给予，容许
vi. 让步
Transitive verb
1 : to grant as a right or privilege
2 a : to accept as true, valid, or accurate the right of the state to tax is generally conceded b : to acknowledge grudgingly or hesitantly conceded that it might be a good idea
intransitive verb : to make concession : YIELD
synonyms see GRANT

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conceive

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[kən’si:v] vt. 怀孕；构思；以为；持有
vi. 怀孕；设想；考虑
Transitive verb
1 a : to become pregnant with (young) conceive a child b : to cause to begin : ORIGINATE a project conceived by the company’s founder
2 a : to take into one’s mind conceive a prejudice b : to form a conception of : IMAGINE a badly conceived design
3 : to apprehend by reason or imagination : UNDERSTAND unable to conceive his reasons
4 : to have as an opinion I cannot conceive that he acted alone
intransitive verb
1 : to become pregnant
2 : to have a conception — usually used with of conceives of death as emptiness
synonyms see THINK

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concentrate

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[‘kɔnsəntreit] vi. 集中；浓缩；全神贯注；聚集
vt. 集中；浓缩
n. 浓缩，精选；浓缩液
Transitive verb
1 a : to bring or direct toward a common center or objective : FOCUS concentrate one’s efforts b : to gather into one body, mass, or force power was concentrated in a few able hands c : to accumulate (a toxic substance) in bodily tissues fish concentrate mercury
2 a : to make less dilute concentrate syrup b : to express or exhibit in condensed form
intransitive verb
1 : to draw toward or meet in a common center
2 : GATHER, COLLECT
3 : to focus one’s powers, efforts, or attention concentrate on a problem
n.1 : something concentrated: as a : a mineral-rich product obtained after an initial processing of ore b : a food reduced in bulk by elimination of fluid orange juice concentrate
2 : a feedstuff (as grains) relatively rich in digestible nutrients — compare FIBER

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concentration

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[,kɔnsən’treiʃən] n. 浓度；集中；浓缩；专心；集合
n.1 a : the act or process of concentrating : the state of being concentrated; especially : direction of attention to a single object b : an academic major or area of focus within a major
2 : a concentrated mass or thing
3 : the amount of a component in a given area or volume

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concentric

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[kən’sentrik] adj. 同轴的；同中心的
Adj.1 : having a common center concentric circles
2 : having a common axis : COAXIAL

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conceptual

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[kən’septjuəl] adj. 概念上的

Adj.: of, relating to, or consisting of concepts conceptual thinking

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conciliate

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[kən’silieit] vt. 安抚，安慰；调和；驯服；怀柔；赢得
Transitive verb
1 : to gain (as goodwill) by pleasing acts
2 : to make compatible : RECONCILE
3 : APPEASE
intransitive verb : to become friendly or agreeable
synonyms see PACIFY

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conclusive

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[kən’klu:siv] adj. 决定性的；最后的；确实的；确定性的
Adj.1 : of, relating to, or being a conclusion
2 : putting an end to debate or question especially by reason of irrefutability

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concoction

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[kən’kɔkʃən] n. 混合；调合；调合物
vt.1 : to prepare by combining raw materials concoct a recipe
2 : DEVISE, FABRICATE concoct an explanation

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concomitant

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[kən’kɔmitənt] adj. 相伴的；共存的；附随的
n. 伴随物
Adj. : accompanying especially in a subordinate or incidental way

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concurrent

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[kən’kʌrənt] adj. 并发的；一致的；同时发生的
n. 共点；同时发生的事件
Adj.1 : operating or occurring at the same time
2 a : running parallel b : CONVERGENT; specifically : meeting or intersecting in a point
3 : acting in conjunction
4 : exercised over the same matter or area by two different authorities concurrent jurisdiction

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condemnation

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[,kɔndem'neiʃən] n. 谴责；定罪；非难的理由；征用
n.1 : CENSURE, BLAME
2 : the act of judicially condemning
3 : the state of being condemned
4 : a reason for condemning
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condense

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[kən’dens] vi. 浓缩；凝结
vt. 使浓缩；使压缩
Transitive verb : to make denser or more compact; especially : to subject to condensation
intransitive verb : to undergo condensation
synonyms see CONTRACT

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condescend

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[,kɑndɪ’sɛnd]
vi. 屈尊；谦逊
vi.1 a : to descend to a less formal or dignified level : UNBEND b : to waive the privileges of rank
2 : to assume an air of superiority

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condone

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[kən’dəun] vt. 宽恕；赦免
vt. : to regard or treat (something bad or blameworthy) as acceptable, forgivable, or harmless a government accused of condoning racism condone corruption in politics
synonyms see EXCUSE

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cone

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[kon]
n. 圆锥体，圆锥形；[植] 球果
vt. 使成锥形
n.1 a : a solid generated by rotating a right triangle about one of its legs — called also right circular cone b : a solid bounded by a circular or other closed plane base and the surface formed by line segments joining every point of the boundary of the base to a common vertex — see VOLUME table c : a surface traced by a moving straight line passing through a fixed vertex
2 a : a mass of ovule-bearing or pollen-bearing scales or bracts in most conifers or in cycads that are arranged usually on a somewhat elongated axis b : any of several flower or fruit clusters suggesting a cone
3 : something that resembles a cone in shape: as a : any of the conical photosensitive receptor cells of the vertebrate retina that function in color vision — compare ROD 3 b : any of a family (Conidae) of tropical marine gastropod mollusks that inject their prey with a potent toxin c : the apex of a volcano d : a crisp usually cone-shaped wafer for holding ice cream

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confide

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[kən'faid] vt. 吐露；委托
vi. 信赖；吐露秘密
Intransitive verb  
1 : to have confidence  : TRUST
2 : to show confidence by imparting secrets  *confide in a friend*
transitive verb  
1 : to tell confidentially
2 : to give to the care or protection of another  : ENTRUST
synonyms see COMMIT
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confident

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[‘kɔnfidənt] adj. 自信的；确信的
Adj.1 : full of conviction : CERTAIN confident of success confident that conditions will improve
2 : having or showing assurance and self-reliance a confident young businessman a confident manner
3 obsolete : TRUSTFUL, CONFIDING

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configuration

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[kən,fiɡju’reiʃən] n. 配置；结构；外形
n.1 a : relative arrangement of parts or elements: as (1) : SHAPE (2) : contour of land configuration of the mountains (3) : functional arrangement a small business computer system in its simplest configuration b : something (as a figure, contour, pattern, or apparatus) that results from a particular arrangement of parts or components c : the stable structural makeup of a chemical compound especially with reference to the space relations of the constituent atoms
2 : GESTALT personality configuration

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confine

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[kən’fain, ‘kɔnfain] n. 界限，边界
vt. 限制；禁闭
n.1 plural a : something (as borders or walls) that encloses outside the confines of the office or hospital — W. A. Nolen; also : something that restrains escape from the confines of soot and clutter — E. S. Muskie b : SCOPE 3 work within the confines of a small group — Frank Newman
2 a archaic : RESTRICTION b obsolete : PRISON

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conflagration

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[,kɒnflə’greɪʃ(ə)n] n. 大火；快速燃烧；突发；冲突
n.1 : FIRE; especially : a large disastrous fire
2 : CONFLICT, WAR

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conflate

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[kən’fleit] vt. 合并；异文合并
vt.1 a : to bring together : FUSE b : CONFUSE
2 : to combine (as two readings of a text) into a composite whole

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conflict

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[kən’flikt, ‘kɔnflikt] n. 冲突，矛盾；斗争；争执
vi. 冲突，抵触；争执；战斗
n.1 : FIGHT, BATTLE, WAR an armed conflict
2 a : competitive or opposing action of incompatibles : antagonistic state or action (as of divergent ideas, interests, or persons) b : mental struggle resulting from incompatible or opposing needs, drives, wishes, or external or internal demands
3 : the opposition of persons or forces that gives rise to the dramatic action in a drama or fiction
synonyms see DISCORD
vi.1 archaic : to contend in warfare
2 : to show antagonism or irreconcilability : fail to be in agreement or accord his statement conflicts with the facts

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conformity

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[kən’fɔ:miti] n. 一致，适合；符合；相似
n.1 : correspondence in form, manner, or character : AGREEMENT behaved in conformity with her beliefs
2 : an act or instance of conforming
3 : action in accordance with some specified standard or authority conformity to social custom

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confound

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[kən’faund] vt. 使混淆；挫败；讨厌；使混乱
vt.1 a archaic : to bring to ruin : DESTROY b : BAFFLE, FRUSTRATE conferencesTare not for accomplishment but to confound knavish tricks — J. K. Galbraith
2 obsolete : CONSUME, WASTE
3 a : to put to shame : DISCOMFIT a performance that confounded the critics b : REFUTE sought to confound his arguments
4 : DAMN
5 : to throw (a person) into confusion or perplexity
6 a : to fail to discern differences between : mix up b : to increase the confusion of
synonyms see PUZZLE

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confront

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[kən’frʌnt] vt. 面对；遭遇；比较
vt.1 : to face especially in challenge : OPPOSE confront an enemy
2 a : to cause to meet : bring face-to-face confront a reader with statistics b : to meet face-to-face : ENCOUNTER confronted the possibility of failure

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confrontation

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[,kɔnfrʌn’teiʃən] n. 对抗；面对；对质
n. : the act of confronting : the state of being confronted: as a : a face-to-face meeting b : the clashing of forces or ideas : CONFLICT c : COMPARISON the flashbacks bring into meaningful confrontation present and past, near and far — R. J. Clements

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confusion

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[kən’fju:ʒən] n. 混淆，混乱；困惑
n.1 : an act or instance of confusing confusion of the issue
2 a : the quality or state of being confused try to relieve their confusion b : a confused mass or mixture a confusion of voices

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congenial

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[kən’dʒi:njəl] adj. 意气相投的；性格相似的；适意的；一致的
Adj.1 : having the same nature, disposition, or tastes : KINDRED congenial companions
2 a : existing or associated together harmoniously b : PLEASANT; especially : agreeably suited to one’s nature, tastes, or outlook a congenial atmosphere c : SOCIABLE, GENIAL a congenial host

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congenital

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[kən’dʒenɪt(ə)l] adj. 先天的，天生的；天赋的
Adj.1 a : existing at or dating from birth congenital deafness b : constituting an essential characteristic : INHERENT congenital fear of snakes c : acquired during development in the uterus and not through heredity congenital syphilis
2 : being such by nature a congenital liar
synonyms see INNATE

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congruent

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[‘kɔŋɡruənt] adj. 适合的，一致的；全等的；合谐的
Adj.1 : CONGRUOUS
2 : superposable so as to be coincident throughout
3 : having the difference divisible by a given modulus 12 is congruent to 2 (modulo 5) since 12-2=2y5

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congruity

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[kɔŋ’ɡru:iti] n. 适合，调和；一致；全等
n.1 : the quality or state of being congruent or congruous
2 : a point of agreement

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congruous

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[‘kɔŋɡruəs] adj. 一致的；适合的；协调的
Adj.1 a : being in agreement, harmony, or correspondence b : conforming to the circumstances or requirements of a situation : APPROPRIATE a congruous room to work in — G. B. Shaw
2 : marked or enhanced by harmonious agreement among constituent elements a congruous theme

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conifer

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[‘kəunifə] n. 针叶树；松柏科植物
n.: any of an order (Coniferales) of mostly evergreen trees and shrubs having usually needle-shaped or scalelike leaves and including forms (as pines) with true cones and others (as yews) with an arillate fruit

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conjecture

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[kən’dʒektʃə] n. 推测；猜想
vi. 推测；揣摩
vt. 推测
n.1 obsolete a : interpretation of omens b : SUPPOSITION
2 a : inference from defective or presumptive evidence b : a conclusion deduced by surmise or guesswork c : a proposition (as in mathematics) before it has been proved or disproved

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conjure

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[‘kʌndʒə, ‘kɔn-] vt. 想象；念咒召唤；用魔法变出
vi. 以念咒召唤神灵；施魔法，变魔术
transitive verb
1 : to charge or entreat earnestly or solemnly
2 a : to summon by or as if by invocation or incantation b (1) : to affect or effect by or as if by magic (2) : IMAGINE, CONTRIVE — often used with up we conjure up our own metaphors for our own needs — R. J. Kaufmann (3) : to bring to mind words that conjure pleasant images — often used with up conjure up memories
intransitive verb
1 a : to summon a devil or spirit by invocation or incantation b : to practice magical arts
2 : to use a conjurer’s tricks : JUGGLE
–conjure with chiefly British : to treat or regard as important Victor Hugo is a name to conjure with — Peter France

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connive

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[kə’naiv] vi. 共谋；纵容；默许
vi.1 : to pretend ignorance of or fail to take action against something one ought to oppose the government connived in the rebels’ military buildup
2 a : to be indulgent or in secret sympathy : WINK b : to cooperate secretly or have a secret understanding
3 : CONSPIRE, INTRIGUE accused his opponents of conniving to defeat the proposal

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connoisseur

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[,kɔnə’sə:] n. 鉴赏家；内行
n.1 : EXPERT; especially : one who understands the details, technique, or principles of an art and is competent to act as a critical judge
2 : one who enjoys with discrimination and appreciation of subtleties a connoisseur of fine wines

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connotation

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[,kɔnəu’teiʃən] n. 内涵；含蓄；暗示，隐含意义；储蓄的东西（词、语等）
n.1 a : the suggesting of a meaning by a word apart from the thing it explicitly names or describes b : something suggested by a word or thing : IMPLICATION the connotations of comfort that surrounded that old chair
2 : the signification of something that abuse of logic which consists in moving counters about as if they were known entities with a fixed connotation — W. R. Inge
3 : an essential property or group of properties of a thing named by a term in logic — compare DENOTATION

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conquer

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[‘kɔŋkə] vt. 战胜，征服；攻克，攻取
vi. 胜利；得胜
Transitive verb 1 : to gain or acquire by force of arms : SUBJUGATE conquer territory
2 : to overcome by force of arms : VANQUISH conquered the enemy
3 : to gain mastery over or win by overcoming obstacles or opposition conquered the mountain
4 : to overcome by mental or moral power : SURMOUNT conquered her fear
intransitive verb : to be victorious

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conscientious

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[,kɔnʃi’enʃəs] adj. 认真的；尽责的；本着良心的；小心谨慎的
Adj.1 : governed by or conforming to the dictates of conscience : SCRUPULOUS a conscientious public servant
2 : METICULOUS, CAREFUL a conscientious listener

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consciousness

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[‘kɔnʃəsnis] n. 意识；知觉；觉悟；感觉
n.1 a : the quality or state of being aware especially of something within oneself b : the state or fact of being conscious of an external object, state, or fact c : AWARENESS; especially : concern for some social or political cause
2 : the state of being characterized by sensation, emotion, volition, and thought : MIND
3 : the totality of conscious states of an individual
4 : the normal state of conscious life regained consciousness
5 : the upper level of mental life of which the person is aware as contrasted with unconscious processes

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consecutive

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[kən’sekjutiv] adj. 连贯的；连续不断的

Adj. : following one after the other in order : SUCCESSIVE served four consecutive terms in office

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conserve

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[kən’sə:v, ‘kɔnsə:v] vt. 保存；将…做成蜜饯；使守恒
n. 果酱；蜜饯
vt.1 : to keep in a safe or sound state he conserved his inheritance; especially : to avoid wasteful or destructive use of conserve natural resources
2 : to preserve with sugar
3 : to maintain (a quantity) constant during a process of chemical, physical, or evolutionary change conserved DNA sequences
n.1 : SWEETMEAT; especially : a candied fruit
2 : PRESERVE; specifically : one prepared from a mixture of fruits

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considerable

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[kən’sidərəbl] adj. 相当大的；重要的，值得考虑的
Adj.1 : worth consideration : SIGNIFICANT a considerable artist
2 : large in extent or degree a considerable number
n.: a considerable amount, degree, or extent

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consign

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[kən’sain] vt. 交付；托运；寄存；把…委托给
transitive verb
1 : to give over to another’s care
2 : to give, transfer, or deliver into the hands or control of another; also : to commit especially to a final destination or fate a writer consigned to oblivion
3 : to send or address to an agent to be cared for or sold
intransitive verb , obsolete : AGREE, SUBMIT
synonyms see COMMIT

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consort

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[‘kɔnsɔ:t] vi. 结交；陪伴；符合
vt. 使结合；使联系
n. 配偶；伙伴
n.1 : ASSOCIATE
2 : a ship accompanying another
3 : SPOUSE — compare PRINCE CONSORT, QUEEN CONSORT
n.1 : CONJUNCTION, ASSOCIATION he ruled in consort with his father
2 : GROUP, ASSEMBLY a consort of specialists
3 a : a group of singers or instrumentalists performing together b : a set of musical instruments of the same family
transitive verb
1 : UNITE, ASSOCIATE
2 obsolete : ESCORT
intransitive verb
1 : to keep company consorting with criminals
2 obsolete : to make harmony : PLAY
3 : ACCORD, HARMONIZE the illustrations consort admirably with the text — Times Literary Supplement

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conspiracy

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[kən’spirəsi] n. 阴谋；共谋；阴谋集团
n.1 : the act of conspiring together
2 a : an agreement among conspirators b : a group of conspirators
synonyms see PLOT

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constant

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[‘kɔnstənt] adj. 不变的；恒定的；经常的
n. 常数；恒量
Adj.1 : marked by firm steadfast resolution or faithfulness : exhibiting constancy of mind or attachment a constant friend
2 : INVARIABLE, UNIFORM a constant flow
3 : continually occurring or recurring : REGULAR a constant annoyance
synonyms see FAITHFUL, CONTINUAL

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consternation

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[,kɔnstə’neiʃən] n. 惊愕；惊惶失措；恐怖
n. : amazement or dismay that hinders or throws into confusion the twoTstared at each other in consternation, and neither knew what to do — Pearl Buck

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constituent

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[kən’stitjuənt] n. 成分；选民；委托人
adj. 构成的；选举的
n.1 : one who authorizes another to act as agent : PRINCIPAL
2 : a member of a constituency
3 : an essential part : COMPONENT, ELEMENT
4 : a structural unit of a definable syntactic, semantic, or phonological category that consists of one or more linguistic elements (as words, morphemes, or features) and that can occur as a component of a larger construction
synonyms see ELEMENT
Adj.1 : serving to form, compose, or make up a unit or whole : COMPONENT constituent parts
2 : having the power to create a government or frame or amend a constitution a constituent assembly

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constitute

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[‘kɔnstitju:t] vt. 组成，构成；建立；任命
vt.1 : to appoint to an office, function, or dignity
2 : SET UP, ESTABLISH: as a : ENACT b : FOUND c (1) : to give due or lawful form to (2) : to legally process
3 : MAKE UP, FORM, COMPOSE 12 months constitute a year high school dropouts who constitute a major problem in large city slums — J. B. Conant

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