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challenge

[ˈtʃæləndʒ]

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n. 挑战; 质疑; 盘问; 怀疑;
vt. 质疑; 向…挑战;
vi. 提出挑战，要求竞赛; （或竞争） 驳斥;

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furnish

[ˈfɜ:nɪʃ]

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vt. 陈设，布置; 提供，供应; 装修; （房屋）
Many proprietors try to furnish their hotels with antiques.
许多经营者都想用古董装饰他们的酒店。

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collapse

[kəˈlæps]

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vi. 崩溃，折叠
vt. 使倒塌; 使坍塌; 使瓦解;
n. 垮台; （身体的） 衰弱;
A section of the Bay Bridge had collapsed.
海湾大桥有一段垮塌了。

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priority

[praɪˈɒrəti]

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n. 优先级，优先考虑的事

is his first priority 是他的头等大事

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establish

[ɪˈstæblɪʃ]

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vt. 建立，创建
The UN has established detailed criteria for who should be allowed to vote.
联合国已经制定了有关投票资格的标准细则。

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intellectual

[ˌɪntəˈlektʃuəl]

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adj. 智力的; 有才智的

n. 知识分子; 脑力劳动者

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qualification

[ˌkwɒlɪfɪˈkeɪʃn]

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n. 资格，授权；合格证书;

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worthy

[ˈwɜ:ði]

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adj. 应得某事物; 值得做某事

n. 杰出人物，伟人;

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appearance

[əˈpɪərəns]

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n. 外貌，外观;

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aspect

[ˈæspekt]

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n. 方面; 面貌; 方位，方向; 形势;

every aspect of our lives生活中的方方面面

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liquid

[ˈlɪkwɪd]

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n. 液体; 流音;

adj. 液体的; 清澈的; （声音） 流畅的; 易转换成现款的;
She has a low and liquid voice

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sword

[sɔ:d]

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n. 剑，刀;

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lad

[læd]

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n. 少年，小伙子;

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apply

[əˈplaɪ]

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vt. 申请; 涂

vi. 申请，请求

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exterior

[ɪkˈstɪəriə(r)]

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n. 外部，外面，表面
the car’s exterior 这车的外观
adj. 外面的，外部的

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preference

[ˈprefrəns]

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n. 偏爱

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plain

[pleɪn]

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n. 平原; 平地
adj. 平的; 素的
adv. 清楚地，明白地
plain text 纯文本

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elbow

[ˈelbəʊ]

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n. 肘部; 弯头，扶手
vt. 用肘推挤
vi. 用肘推搡着前进

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discipline

[ˈdɪsəplɪn]

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vt. 训练; 使有纪律

n. 纪律

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terrific

[təˈrɪfɪk]

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adj. 了不起的

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adjective

[ˈædʒɪktɪv]

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n. 形容词;

adj. 形容词的

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noun

[naʊn]

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n. 名词

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thrill

[θrɪl]

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vt. 使激动; 使陶醉
vi. 由于兴奋或激动而感到一种突然的颤动
n. [病] 震颤

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flu

[flu:]

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n. 流行性感冒

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replacement

[rɪˈpleɪsmənt]

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n. 接替；代替; 归还
Taylor has nominated Adams as his replacement.
泰勒提名亚当斯接替他。

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edition

[ɪˈdɪʃn]

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n. 版次，版本

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triumph

[ˈtraɪʌmf]

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n. 胜利; 巨大的成就

vi. 战胜

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hostage

[ˈhɒstɪdʒ]

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n. 人质

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loaf

[ləʊf]

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n. 一条（面包）
a loaf of bread一条面包
v. 游荡

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slice

[slaɪs]

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vt. 切成片; 切下
n. 薄片
a slice of bread一片面包

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applicable

[əˈplɪkəbl]

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adj. 适当的; 可应用的;
What is a reasonable standard for one family is not applicable for another.
对一个家庭合理的标准并不适用于另一个家庭。

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motion

[ˈməʊʃn]

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n. 运动; 手势
vt. 打手势
vi. 运动; 打手势
The train jolted into motion.
火车猛地一颠，开动了。

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diploma

[dɪˈpləʊmə]

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n. 毕业文凭

v. 发毕业文凭

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certificate

[səˈtɪfɪkət]

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n. 证明书

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dragon

[ˈdrægən]

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n. 龙

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contrast

[ˈkɒntrɑ:st]

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n. 对比，对照

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trend

[trend]

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n. 趋向; 走向
vi. 趋势; 倾向
This is a growing trend.
这是日益显著的趋势。

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honorable

[‘ɒnərəbl]

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adj. 可敬的

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transition

[trænˈzɪʃn]

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n. 过渡，转变

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appendix

[əˈpendɪks]

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n. 附录; 阑尾

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objection

[əbˈdʒekʃn]

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n. 反对; 反对的话
I have no objection to banks making money.
我对银行营利并不抵触。

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inflation

[ɪnˈfleɪʃn]

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n. 通货膨胀; 膨胀; 夸张; 自命不凡;
Inflation is a constant threat.
通货膨胀始终是个威胁。

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substantial

[səbˈstænʃl]

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adj. 大量的; 结实的
n. 本质; 重要材料
I had a substantial meal.
我饱餐了一顿。

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hasty

[ˈheɪsti]

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adj. 草率的; 轻率的; 仓促完成的; 急忙的;

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interpret

[ɪnˈtɜ:prɪt]

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vt. 解释
vi. 作解释; 作口译
Would you like me to interpret for you?
要不要我来帮你翻译？

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fraction

[ˈfrækʃn]

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n. [数] 分数; 一小部分
She hesitated for a fraction of a second before responding.
她在回答之前犹豫了一下。

47
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romance

[rəʊˈmæns]

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n. 恋爱; 浪漫史

vt. 虚构; 渲染

48
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rectangle

[ˈrektæŋgl]

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n. [数] 长方形，矩形

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owl

[aʊl]

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n. 猫头鹰

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denote

[dɪˈnəʊt]

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vt. 代表; 指代
Red eyes denote strain and fatigue.
眼睛充血表明压力过大、身心疲惫。

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editor

[ˈedɪtə(r)]

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n. 编辑，编者

52
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fruitful

[ˈfru:tfl]

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adj. 果实累累的

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startle

[ˈstɑ:tl]

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vt. 使震惊，使大吃一惊
vi. 惊吓; 惊跳
n. 惊跳; 惊恐

54
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inlet

[ˈɪnlet]

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n. 进口
v. 引进; 嵌入
This engine consists of an inlet, a combustor, and a nozzle.
这台发动机由一个进气道，一个燃烧室和一个尾喷管组成。

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system

[ˈsɪstəm]

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n. 制度; 体系

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concede

[kənˈsi:d]

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v. 承认; 让步
Bess finally conceded that Nancy was right.
贝丝最终承认了南希是对的。

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jewelry

[‘dʒu:əlrɪ]

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n. 珠宝，首饰

58
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dictate

[dɪkˈteɪt]

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vt. 口述; 命令

vi. 口述

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lame

[leɪm]

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adj. 蹩脚的; 跛的
vi. 变跛;
vt. 使跛，使残废

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exhaust

[ɪgˈzɔ:st]

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vt. 排出; 用尽，耗尽
vi. 排气
n. 排出
Don’t exhaust him.
不要把他累坏了。

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stiff

[stɪf]

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adj. 严厉的; 僵硬的
The furniture was stiff, uncomfortable, too delicate, and too neat.
家具又硬又不舒服，太不结实而且太小巧。

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pinch

[pɪntʃ]

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vt. 捏，掐
vi. 挤痛，压痛
n. 匮乏

63
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pants

[pænts]

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n. （紧身的）短裤

v. 喘气，喘息

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remnant

[ˈremnənt]

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n. 残余; 剩余部分
adj. 残留的; 剩余的
This is a remnant of opportunism.
这是机会主义的残余。

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projector

[prəˈdʒektə(r)]

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n. 投影仪; 放映机

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torrent

[ˈtɒrənt]

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n. 奔流，急流
Torrents of water gushed into the reservoir.
急流涌入了水库。

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crisp

[krɪsp]

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adj. 脆的; 干冷的; 易碎的
n. 炸马铃薯片; 松脆物
vt. （使） 变脆; 卷曲; 烘脆
Bake the potatoes for 15 minutes, till they’re nice and crisp.
将土豆片烤15分钟，直至酥脆。

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tag

[tæg]

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vt. 附加; 加标签于
vi. 跟在…后面; 随从;
n. 标签; 附属物

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duration

[djuˈreɪʃn]

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n. 持续，持续的时间，期间;
He was given the task of protecting her for the duration of the trial.
他的任务是在审讯期间保护她。

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dealer

[ˈdi:lə(r)]

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n. 经销商; 商人

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incident

[ˈɪnsɪdənt]

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n. 事件，事变

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zeal

[zi:l]

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n. 热情
Mr Lopez approached his task with a religious zeal.
洛佩斯先生以宗教般的热诚对待工作。

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rhythm

[ˈrɪðəm]

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n. [诗] 节奏，韵律

74
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education

[ˌedʒuˈkeɪʃn]

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n. 教育

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overlook

[ˌəʊvəˈlʊk]

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vt. 远眺; 忽视，忽略
n. 从高处眺望到的景色; 忽视，忽略;
We overlook all sorts of warning signals about our own health.
我们忽视有关自身健康的种种预警信号。

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shear

[ʃɪə(r)]

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vt. 剪切; 剪羊毛
vi. 剪切;
n. 剪切; 大剪刀

77
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kidnap

[ˈkɪdnæp]

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vt. 拐骗; 诱拐

78
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propaganda

[ˌprɒpəˈgændə]

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n. 宣传，宣传运动;

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prescribe

[prɪˈskraɪb]

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vt. 指定，规定
vi. 开处方，建立规定
Fabuious, so you can prescribe medication?
太棒了，那么你能开药方？

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cape

[keɪp]

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n. 海角; 斗篷; 披肩

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