List-2 Flashcards
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anticlimactic
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- *adj. 虎头蛇尾的；突降法的；突减的
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- of or relating to a sudden change from an impressive to a ludicrous style
- coming after the climax especially of a dramatic or narrative plot
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antidote
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- *n. [药] 解毒剂；解药；矫正方法
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- a remedy that stops or controls the effects of a poison
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antipathy
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- *n. 反感；厌恶；憎恶；不相容
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- a feeling of intense dislike
- the object of a feeling of intense aversion; something to be avoided
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antiquarianism
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- *n. 古物研究，好古癖
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antiquated
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- *adj. 过时的；陈旧的；年老的
v. 使古旧；废弃（antiquate的过去分词） - ——————————————**
- so extremely old as seeming to belong to an earlier period
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antique
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- *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 - ——————————————**
- an elderly man
- any piece of furniture or decorative object or the like produced in a former period and valuable because of its beauty or rarity
- shop for antiques
- give an antique appearance to
- made in or typical of earlier times and valued for its age
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antiquity
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- *n. 高龄；古物；古代的遗物
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- the historic period preceding the Middle Ages in Europe
- extreme oldness
- an artifact surviving from the past
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antiseptic
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- *adj. 防腐的，抗菌的；非常整洁的
n. 防腐剂，抗菌剂 - ——————————————**
- a substance that destroys micro-organisms that carry disease without harming body tissues
- thoroughly clean and free of or destructive to disease-causing organisms
- clean and honest
- freeing from error or corruption
- made free from live bacteria or other microorganisms
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antithesis
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- *n. 对立面；对照；对仗
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- exact opposite
- the juxtaposition of contrasting words or ideas to give a feeling of balance
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antithetical
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- *adj. 对立的，正相反的
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- sharply contrasted in character or purpose
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apathetic
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- *adj. 冷漠的；无动于衷的，缺乏兴趣的
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- showing little or no emotion or animation
- marked by a lack of interest
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apex
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- *n. 顶点；尖端
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- the highest point (of something)
- the point on the celestial sphere toward which the sun and solar system appear to be moving relative to the fixed stars
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aphorism
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- *n. 格言；警句
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- a short pithy instructive saying
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appall
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- *vt. 使胆寒；使惊骇
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- strike with disgust or revulsion
- fill with apprehension or alarm; cause to be unpleasantly surprised
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apparition
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- *n. 幽灵；幻影；鬼怪；离奇出现的东西
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- a ghostly appearing figure
- the appearance of a ghostlike figure
- something existing in perception only
- an act of appearing or becoming visible unexpectedly
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appease
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- *vt. 使平息；使满足；使和缓；对…让步
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- cause to be more favorably inclined; gain the good will of
- overcome or allay
- make peace with
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appetizing
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- *adj. 开胃的；促进食欲的
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- appealing to or stimulating the appetite especially in appearance or aroma
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applaud
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- *vt. 赞同；称赞；向…喝彩
vi. 喝彩；鼓掌欢迎 - ——————————————**
- clap one’s hands or shout after performances to indicate approval
- express approval of
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applicability
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- *n. 适用性；适应性
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- relevance by virtue of being applicable to the matter at hand
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apply
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- *vt. 申请；涂，敷；应用
vi. 申请；涂，敷；适用；请求 - ——————————————**
- put into service; make work or employ (something) for a particular purpose or for its inherent or natural purpose
- be pertinent or relevant or applicable
- ask (for something)
- apply to a surface
- be applicable to; as to an analysis
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apportion
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- *vt. 分配，分派；分摊
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- distribute according to a plan or set apart for a special purpose
- give out as one’s portion or share
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apposite
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- *adj. 适当的；贴切的
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- being of striking appropriateness and pertinence
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appreciate
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- *vt. 欣赏；感激；领会；鉴别
vi. 增值；涨价 - ——————————————**
- recognize with gratitude; be grateful for
- be fully aware of; realize fully
- hold dear
- gain in value
- increase the value of
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appreciative
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- *adj. 感激的；赏识的；有欣赏力的；承认有价值的
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- feeling or expressive of gratitude
- having or showing appreciation or a favorable critical judgment or opinion
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**apprehensive**
* *adj. 忧虑的；不安的；敏悟的；知晓的
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1. quick to understand
2. mentally upset over possible misfortune or danger etc
3. in fear or dread of possible evil or harm
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**apprise**
* *vt. 通知；报告
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1. inform (somebody) of something
2. make aware of
3. gain in value
4. increase the value of
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**approach**
* *n. 方法；途径；接近
vt. 接近；着手处理
vi. 靠近
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1. ideas or actions intended to deal with a problem or situation
2. the act of drawing spatially closer to something
3. a way of entering or leaving
4. the final path followed by an aircraft as it is landing
5. the event of one object coming closer to another
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**approaching**
* *v. 接近（approach的ing形式）；[航] 进场；侵入
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1. the event of one object coming closer to another
2. the temporal property of becoming nearer in time
3. the act of drawing spatially closer to something
4. of the relatively near future
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**approbation**
* *n. 认可；赞许；批准
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1. official approval
2. official recognition or approval
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**appropriate**
* *adj. 适当的；恰当的；合适的
vt. 占用，拨出
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1. give or assign a resource to a particular person or cause
2. take possession of by force, as after an invasion
3. suitable for a particular person or place or condition etc
4. appropriate for achieving a particular end; implies a lack of concern for fairness
5. meant or adapted for an occasion or use
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**approximate**
* *vt. 近似；使…接近；粗略估计
vi. 接近于；近似于
adj. [数] 近似的；大概的
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1. be close or similar
2. judge tentatively or form an estimate of (quantities or time)
3. not quite exact or correct
4. very close in resemblance
5. located close together
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**apropos**
* *adj. 恰好的；适当的
adv. 恰好地；适当地；恰当地
prep. 关于
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1. of an appropriate or pertinent nature
2. by the way
3. at an opportune time
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**aptitude**
* *n. 天资；自然倾向；适宜
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1. inherent ability
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**aquatic**
* *adj. 水生的；水栖的；在水中或水面进行的
n. 水上运动；水生植物或动物
n. (Aquatic)人名；(法)阿卡蒂克
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1. a plant that lives in or on water
2. relating to or consisting of or being in water
3. operating or living or growing in water
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**arable**
* *adj. 适于耕种的；可开垦的
n. 耕地
n. (Arable)人名；(英)阿拉布尔
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1. (of farmland) capable of being farmed productively
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**arbiter**
* *n. [法] 仲裁者；裁决人
n. (Arbiter)人名；(英)阿比特
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1. someone with the power to settle matters at will
2. someone chosen to judge and decide a disputed issue
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**arbitrary**
* *adj. [数] 任意的；武断的；专制的
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1. based on or subject to individual discretion or preference or sometimes impulse or caprice
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**arboreal**
* *adj. 树木的；栖息在树上的
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1. of or relating to or formed by trees
2. inhabiting or frequenting trees
3. resembling a tree in form and branching structure
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**arcane**
* *adj. 神秘的；晦涩难解的；秘传的
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1. requiring secret or mysterious knowledge
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**archaeological**
* *adj. [古] 考古学的；[古] 考古学上的
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1. related to or dealing with or devoted to archaeology
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**archaic**
* *adj. 古代的；陈旧的；古体的；古色古香的
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1. so extremely old as seeming to belong to an earlier period
2. little evolved from or characteristic of an earlier ancestral type
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**archetypal**
* *adj. [生物] 原型的
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1. representing or constituting an original type after which other similar things are patterned
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**architect**
**n. 建筑师
缔造者
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1. someone who creates plans to be used in making something (such as buildings)
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**architectural**
* *adj. 建筑学的；建筑上的；符合建筑法的
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1. of or pertaining to the art and science of architecture
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**archive**
* *n. 档案馆；档案文件
vt. 把…存档
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1. a depository containing historical records and documents
2. put into an archive
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**arduous**
* *adj. 努力的；费力的；险峻的
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1. characterized by toilsome effort to the point of exhaustion; especially physical effort
2. taxing to the utmost; testing powers of endurance
3. difficult to accomplish; demanding considerable mental effort and skill
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**argumentative**
* *adj. 好辩的；辩论的；争辩的
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1. given to or characterized by argument
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**arid**
* *adj. 干旱的；不毛的，[农] 荒芜的
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1. lacking sufficient water or rainfall
2. lacking vitality or spirit; lifeless
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**aristocratic**
* *adj. 贵族的；贵族政治的；有贵族气派的
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1. belonging to or characteristic of the nobility or aristocracy
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**armored**
* *adj. 装甲的
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1. protected by armor (used of persons or things military)
2. used of animals; provided with protective covering
3. equipped with the complete arms and armor of a warrior
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**aromatic**
* *adj. 芳香的，芬芳的；芳香族的
n. 芳香植物；芳香剂
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1. (chemistry) of or relating to or containing one or more benzene rings
2. having a strong pleasant odor
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**arresting**
* *adj. 醒目的，有趣的；引人注意的
v. 逮捕（arrest的ing形式）
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1. commanding attention
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**arrogant**
* *adj. 自大的，傲慢的
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1. having or showing feelings of unwarranted importance out of overbearing pride
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**articulate**
* *vt. 清晰地发（音）；明确有力地表达；用关节连接；使相互连贯
vi. 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
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1. provide with a joint
2. put into words or an expression
3. speak, pronounce, or utter in a certain way
4. express or state clearly
5. expressing yourself easily or characterized by clear expressive language
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**artisan**
* *n. 工匠，技工
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1. a skilled worker who practices some trade or handicraft
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**artistry**
* *n. 艺术性；工艺；艺术技巧；艺术效果；艺术工作
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1. a superior skill that you can learn by study and practice and observation
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**artless**
* *adj. 天真的；朴实的；无虚饰的
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1. characterized by an inability to mask your feelings; not devious
2. simple and natural; without cunning or deceit
3. showing lack of art
4. (of persons) lacking art or knowledge
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**ascent**
* *n. 上升；上坡路；登高
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1. an upward slope or grade (as in a road)
2. a movement upward
3. the act of changing location in an upward direction
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**ascetic**
* *adj. 苦行的；禁欲主义的
n. 苦行者；禁欲者
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1. someone who practices self denial as a spiritual discipline
2. pertaining to or characteristic of an ascetic or the practice of rigorous self-discipline
3. practicing great self-denial
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**asceticism**
* *n. 禁欲主义；苦行主义；苦行生活
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1. the doctrine that through renunciation of worldly pleasures it is possible to achieve a high spiritual or intellectual state
2. the trait of great self-denial (especially refraining from worldly pleasures)
3. rigorous self-denial and active self-restraint
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**ascribe**
* *vt. 归因于；归咎于
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1. attribute or credit to
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**aseptic**
* *adj. 无菌的；防腐性的
n. [助剂] 防腐剂
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1. free of or using methods to keep free of pathological microorganisms
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**aspect**
* *n. 方面；方向；形势；外貌
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1. a distinct feature or element in a problem
2. a characteristic to be considered
3. the visual percept of a region
4. the beginning or duration or completion or repetition of the action of a verb
5. the feelings expressed on a person's face
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**aspen**
* *adj. 山杨的；类似白杨的；颤抖的
n. 山杨
n. (Aspen)人名；(芬、英)阿斯彭
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1. any of several trees of the genus Populus having leaves on flattened stalks so that they flutter in the lightest wind
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**aspiration**
* *n. 渴望；抱负；呼气；吸引术
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1. a will to succeed
2. a cherished desire
3. a manner of articulation involving an audible release of breath
4. the act of inhaling; the drawing in of air (or other gases) as in breathing
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**aspiring**
* *adj. 有抱负的；追求…的；高耸的
v. 立志（aspire的ing形式）
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1. desiring or striving for recognition or advancement
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**assail**
* *vt. 攻击；质问；着手解决
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1. attack someone physically or emotionally
2. launch an attack or assault on; begin hostilities or start warfare with
3. attack in speech or writing
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**assertion**
* *n. 断言，声明；主张，要求；坚持
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1. a declaration that is made emphatically (as if no supporting evidence were necessary)
2. the act of affirming or asserting or stating something
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**assertive**
* *adj. 肯定的；独断的；坚定而自信的
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1. inclined to bold and confident assertion; aggressively self-assured
2. confidently aggressive
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**assessment**
* *n. 评定；估价
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1. the classification of someone or something with respect to its worth
2. an amount determined as payable
3. the market value set on assets
4. the act of judging or assessing a person or situation or event
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**assiduous**
* *adj. 刻苦的，勤勉的
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1. marked by care and persistent effort
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**assimilate**
* *vt. 吸收；使同化；把…比作；使相似
vi. 吸收；同化
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1. take up mentally
2. become similar to one's environment
3. make similar
4. take (gas, light or heat) into a solution
5. become similar in sound
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**assorted**
* *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）
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1. consisting of a haphazard assortment of different kinds (even to the point of incongruity)
2. of many different kinds purposefully arranged but lacking any uniformity
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**assume**
* *vt. 承担；假定；采取；呈现
vi. 装腔作势；多管闲事
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1. take to be the case or to be true; accept without verification or proof
2. take on titles, offices, duties, responsibilities
3. take on a certain form, attribute, or aspect
4. take on as one's own the expenses or debts of another person
5. occupy or take on
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**assuming**
* *adj. 傲慢的；不逊的；僭越的
v. 假设（assume的ing形式）
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1. excessively forward
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**assure**
* *vt. 保证；担保；使确信；弄清楚
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1. make certain of
2. inform positively and with certainty and confidence
3. assure somebody of the truth of something with the intention of giving the listener confidence
4. be careful or certain to do something; make certain of something
5. cause to feel sure; give reassurance to
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**assuredness**
* *n. 确实；自信；确信；厚颜
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1. great coolness and composure under strain
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**astigmatic**
* *adj. 散光的；乱视的；矫正散光的
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1. of or relating to a defect in the eye or in a lens caused by a deviation from spherical curvature which prevents light rays from meeting at a common focus and so results in distorted images
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**astound**
* *vt. 使惊骇；使震惊
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1. affect with wonder
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**astounding**
* *adj. 令人震惊的；令人惊骇的
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1. bewildering or striking dumb with wonder
2. so surprisingly impressive as to stun or overwhelm
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**astray**
* *adv. 误入歧途地；迷途地；迷路
adj. 迷路的；离开正道的；不对头的
n. (Astray)人名；(西)阿斯特赖
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1. away from the right path or direction
2. far from the intended target
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**astronomical**
* *adj. 天文的，天文学的；极大的
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1. relating or belonging to the science of astronomy
2. inconceivably large
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**astute**
* *adj. 机敏的；狡猾的，诡计多端的
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1. marked by practical hardheaded intelligence
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**asunder**
* *adv. 化为碎片地；分离地
adj. 分成碎片的；分离的
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1. widely separated especially in space
2. into parts or pieces
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**asymmetric**
* *adj. 不对称的；非对称的
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1. characterized by asymmetry in the spatial arrangement or placement of parts or components
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**atheist**
* *n. 无神论者
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1. someone who denies the existence of god
2. related to or characterized by or given to atheism
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**atomic**
* *adj. 原子的，原子能的；微粒子的
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1. of or relating to or comprising atoms
2. (weapons) deriving destructive energy from the release of atomic energy
3. immeasurably small
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**atonement**
* *n. 赎罪；补偿，弥补
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1. compensation for a wrong
2. the act of atoning for sin or wrongdoing (especially appeasing a deity)
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**atrocity**
* *n. 暴行；凶恶，残暴
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1. the quality of being shockingly cruel and inhumane
2. an act of atrocious cruelty
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**atrophy**
* *n. 萎缩，萎缩症；发育停止
vi. 萎缩；虚脱
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1. a decrease in size of an organ caused by disease or disuse
2. any weakening or degeneration (especially through lack of use)
3. undergo atrophy
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**attenuation**
* *n. [物] 衰减；变薄；稀释
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1. weakening in force or intensity
2. the property of something that has been weakened or reduced in thickness or density
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**attest**
* *vt. 证明；证实；为…作证
vi. 证明；作证
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1. provide evidence for; stand as proof of; show by one's behavior, attitude, or external attributes
2. authenticate, affirm to be true, genuine, or correct, as in an official capacity
3. give testimony in a court of law
4. establish or verify the usage of
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**attribute**
* *n. 属性；特质
vt. 归属；把…归于
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1. a construct whereby objects or individuals can be distinguished
2. an abstraction belonging to or characteristic of an entity
3. attribute or credit to
4. decide as to where something belongs in a scheme
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**attrition**
* *n. 摩擦；磨损；消耗
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1. erosion by friction
2. the wearing down of rock particles by friction due to water or wind or ice
3. sorrow for sin arising from fear of damnation
4. a wearing down to weaken or destroy
5. the act of rubbing together; wearing something down by friction
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**attune**
* *vt. 使协调；使合拍；为…调音；调合波长
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1. adjust or accustom to; bring into harmony with
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**audacious**
* *adj. 无畏的；鲁莽的
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1. invulnerable to fear or intimidation
2. unrestrained by convention or propriety
3. disposed to venture or take risks
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**audible**
**adj. 听得见的
听得见地
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1. a football play is changed orally after both teams have assumed their positions at the line of scrimmage
2. heard or perceptible by the ear
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**audience**
* *n. 观众；听众；读者；接见
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1. a gathering of spectators or listeners at a (usually public) performance
2. the part of the general public interested in a source of information or entertainment
3. an opportunity to state your case and be heard
4. a conference (usually with someone important)
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**audit**
* *vi. 审计；[审计] 查帐
n. 审计；[审计] 查帐
vt. （美）旁听
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1. an inspection of the accounting procedures and records by a trained accountant or CPA
2. a methodical examination or review of a condition or situation
3. examine carefully for accuracy with the intent of verification
4. attend academic courses without getting credit
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**augment**
* *vi. 增加；增大
vt. 增加；增大
n. 增加；增大
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1. enlarge or increase
2. grow or intensify
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**auspices**
* *n. 赞助；保护；预兆（auspice的复数）
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1. kindly endorsement and guidance
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**auspicious**
* *adj. 吉兆的，吉利的；幸运的
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1. auguring favorable circumstances and good luck
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**austere**
* *adj. 严峻的；简朴的；苦行的；无装饰的
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1. severely simple
2. of a stern or strict bearing or demeanor; forbidding in aspect
3. practicing great self-denial
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**authentic**
* *adj. 真正的，真实的；可信的
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1. conforming to fact and therefore worthy of belief
2. not counterfeit or copied
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**authenticate**
* *vt. 鉴定；证明…是真实的
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1. establish the authenticity of something
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**authoritative**
* *adj. 有权威的；命令式的；当局的
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1. having authority or ascendancy or influence
2. of recognized authority or excellence
3. sanctioned by established authority
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**autobiographical**
* *adj. 自传的；自传体的；自传作家的
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1. of or relating to or characteristic of an autobiographer
2. relating to or in the style of an autobiography
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**autobiography**
* *n. 自传；自传文学
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1. a biography of yourself
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**autograph**
* *n. 亲笔，手稿；亲笔签名
vt. 亲笔签名于…；亲笔书写
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1. something written by one's own hand
2. a person's own signature
3. mark with one's signature
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**automated**
* *adj. 自动化的；机械化的
v. 自动化（automate的过去分词）；自动操作
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1. operated by automation
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**automotive**
* *adj. 汽车的；自动的
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1. of or relating to motor vehicles
2. containing within itself the means of propulsion or movement
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**autonomous**
* *adj. 自治的；自主的；自发的
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1. (of political bodies) not controlled by outside forces
2. existing as an independent entity
3. (of persons) free from external control and constraint in e.g. action and judgment
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**autonomy**
* *n. 自治，自治权
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1. immunity from arbitrary exercise of authority: political independence
2. personal independence
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**avarice**
* *n. 贪婪，贪财
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1. reprehensible acquisitiveness; insatiable desire for wealth (personified as one of the deadly sins)
2. extreme greed for material wealth
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**avaricious**
* *adj. 贪婪的；贪得无厌的
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1. immoderately desirous of acquiring e.g. wealth
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**averse**
* *adj. 反对的；不愿意的
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1. (usually followed by `to') strongly opposed
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**avid**
* *adj. 渴望的，贪婪的；热心的
n. (Avid)人名；(俄)阿维德
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1. (often followed by `for') ardently or excessively desirous
2. marked by active interest and enthusiasm
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**avocational**
* *of or involved in an avocation
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**avoid**
* *vt. 避免；避开，躲避；消除
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1. stay clear from; keep away from; keep out of the way of someone or something
2. prevent the occurrence of; prevent from happening
3. refrain from doing something
4. refrain from certain foods or beverages
5. declare invalid
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**awe**
* *vt. 使敬畏；使畏怯
n. 敬畏
n. (Awe)人名；(德)阿韦
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1. an overwhelming feeling of wonder or admiration
2. a profound emotion inspired by a deity
3. inspire awe in
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**awe-inspiring**
* *adj. 使人敬畏的；令人惊叹的
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1. inspiring awe or admiration or wonder
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**awe-struck**
* *adj. 肃然起敬的；充满敬畏的
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1. having or showing a feeling of mixed reverence and respect and wonder and dread
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**awkward**
* *adj. 尴尬的；笨拙的；棘手的；不合适的
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1. causing inconvenience
2. lacking grace or skill in manner or movement or performance
3. difficult to handle or manage especially because of shape
4. not elegant or graceful in expression
5. hard to deal with; especially causing pain or embarrassment
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**axiom**
* *n. [数] 公理；格言；自明之理
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1. a saying that is widely accepted on its own merits
2. (logic) a proposition that is not susceptible of proof or disproof; its truth is assumed to be self-evident
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**bacterium**
* *n. [微] 细菌；杆菌属
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1. (microbiology) single-celled or noncellular spherical or spiral or rod-shaped organisms lacking chlorophyll that reproduce by fission; important as pathogens and for biochemical properties; taxonomy is difficult; often considered plants
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**baffle**
* *vt. 使…困惑；使…受挫折；用挡板控制
n. 挡板；困惑
vi. 做徒劳挣扎
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1. a flat plate that controls or directs the flow of fluid or energy
2. be a mystery or bewildering to
3. hinder or prevent (the efforts, plans, or desires) of
4. check the emission of (sound)
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**balk**
* *n. 障碍；错误
vt. 阻止；推诿；错过
vi. 犹豫；突然止步不前
n. (Balk)人名；(英)鲍克；(瑞典)巴尔克；(法、德、俄、芬)巴尔克
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1. the area on a billiard table behind the balkline
2. something immaterial that interferes with or delays action or progress
3. one of several parallel sloping beams that support a roof
4. an illegal pitching motion while runners are on base
5. refuse to comply
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**ballad**
* *n. 歌谣，民谣；叙事歌谣；流行抒情歌曲
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1. a narrative song with a recurrent refrain
2. a narrative poem of popular origin
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**balm**
* *n. 香油；镇痛软膏；香峰草，香树膏
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1. any of various aromatic resinous substances used for healing and soothing
2. semisolid preparation (usually containing a medicine) applied externally as a remedy or for soothing an irritation
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**balmy**
* *adj. 芳香的；温和的；止痛的
n. (Balmy)人名；(法)巴尔米
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1. informal or slang terms for mentally irregular
2. mild and pleasant
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**banal**
* *adj. 陈腐的；平庸的；老一套的
n. (Banal)人名；(法、意)巴纳尔
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1. repeated too often; overfamiliar through overuse
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**bane**
* *n. 毒药；祸害；灭亡的原因
n. (Bane)人名；(法)巴纳；(塞)巴内；(日)伴卫(名)；(英)贝恩
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1. something causes misery or death
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**banish**
* *vt. 放逐；驱逐
n. (Banish)人名；(英)巴尼什
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1. expel from a community or group
2. ban from a place of residence, as for punishment
3. expel, as if by official decree
4. drive away
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**banter**
* *n. （善意的）戏谑；逗弄
vt. 善意地取笑；逗弄
vi. 开玩笑；谈笑
n. (Banter)人名；(德)班特
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1. light teasing repartee
2. be silly or tease one another
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**barbarous**
* *adj. 野蛮的；残暴的
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1. (of persons or their actions) able or disposed to inflict pain or suffering
2. primitive in customs and culture
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**baroque**
* *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
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1. elaborate and extensive ornamentation in decorative art and architecture that flourished in Europe in the 17th century
2. having elaborate symmetrical ornamentation
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**barren**
* *adj. 贫瘠的；不生育的；无益的；沉闷无趣的；空洞的
n. 荒地
n. (Barren)人名；(西、英)巴伦
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1. an uninhabited wilderness that is worthless for cultivation
2. providing no shelter or sustenance
3. completely wanting or lacking
4. not bearing offspring
5. incapable of sustaining life
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**barrier**
* *n. 障碍物，屏障；界线
vt. 把…关入栅栏
n. (Barrier)人名；(法)巴里耶
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1. a structure or object that impedes free movement
2. any condition that makes it difficult to make progress or to achieve an objective
3. anything serving to maintain separation by obstructing vision or access
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**base**
* *n. 基础；底部；垒
adj. 卑鄙的；低劣的
vt. 以…作基础
n. (Base)人名；(日)马濑(姓)
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1. any of various water-soluble compounds capable of turning litmus blue and reacting with an acid to form a salt and water
2. installation from which a military force initiates operations
3. lowest support of a structure
4. place that runner must touch before scoring
5. (numeration system) the positive integer that is equivalent to one in the next higher counting place
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**bashfulness**
* *n. 羞怯；腼腆
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1. feeling embarrassed due to modesty
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**bask**
* *vi. 晒太阳；取暖；愉快或舒适
vt. 使…晒太阳；使暖和而舒适
n. (Bask)人名；(芬)巴斯克
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1. derive or receive pleasure from; get enjoyment from; take pleasure in
2. be exposed
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**bastion**
* *n. 堡垒；棱堡
n. (Bastion)人名；(英)巴斯申
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1. a group that defends a principle
2. a stronghold into which people could go for shelter during a battle
3. projecting part of a rampart or other fortification
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**beaded**
* *adj. 珠状的；饰以珠的
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1. covered with beads of liquid
2. covered with beads or jewels or sequins
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**befriend**
* *vt. 帮助；待人如友；扶助
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1. become friends with
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**beleaguer**
* *vt. 围攻；围
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1. annoy persistently
2. surround so as to force to give up
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**belie**
* *vt. 掩饰；与…不符；使失望；证明…虚假错误
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1. be in contradiction with
2. represent falsely
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**believable**
* *adj. 可信的
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1. capable of being believed
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**belittle**
* *vt. 轻视；贬低；使相形见小
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1. cause to seem less serious; play down
2. express a negative opinion of
3. lessen the authority, dignity, or reputation of
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**bellicose**
* *adj. 好战的；好斗的
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1. having or showing a ready disposition to fight
