List-29 Flashcards
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agitation
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- *n. 激动；搅动；煽动；烦乱
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- a mental state of extreme emotional disturbance
- a state of agitation or turbulent change or development
- the feeling of being agitated; not calm
- disturbance usually in protest
- the act of agitating something; causing it to move around (usually vigorously)
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ample
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- *adj. 丰富的；足够的；宽敞的
n. (Ample)人名；(西)安普尔 - ——————————————**
- more than enough in size or scope or capacity
- affording an abundant supply
- fairly large
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arbitrary
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- *adj. [数] 任意的；武断的；专制的
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- based on or subject to individual discretion or preference or sometimes impulse or caprice
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argument
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- *n. 论证；论据；争吵；内容提要
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- a fact or assertion offered as evidence that something is true
- a contentious speech act; a dispute where there is strong disagreement
- a discussion in which reasons are advanced for and against some proposition or proposal
- a summary of the subject or plot of a literary work or play or movie
- a variable in a logical or mathematical expression whose value determines the dependent variable; if f(x)=y, x is the independent variable
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asset
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- *n. 资产；优点；有用的东西；有利条件；财产；有价值的人或物
n. （法）阿塞（人名） - ——————————————**
- a useful or valuable quality
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assignment
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- *n. 分配；任务；作业；功课
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- a duty that you are assigned to perform (especially in the armed forces)
- the instrument by which a claim or right or interest or property is transferred from one person to another
- the act of distributing something to designated places or persons
- (law) a transfer of property by deed of conveyance
- an undertaking that you have been assigned to do (as by an instructor)
7
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bandanna
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- *n. 扎染印花大手帕（等于bandana）
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- large and brightly colored handkerchief; often used as a neckerchief
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beat
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- *vt. 打；打败
vi. 打；打败；拍打；有节奏地舒张与收缩
n. 拍子；敲击；有规律的一连串敲打
adj. 筋疲力尽的；疲惫不堪的
n. (Beat)人名；(德)贝亚特 - ——————————————**
- a regular route for a sentry or policeman
- the rhythmic contraction and expansion of the arteries with each beat of the heart
- the basic rhythmic unit in a piece of music
- a single pulsation of an oscillation produced by adding two waves of different frequencies; has a frequency equal to the difference between the two oscillations
- a member of the beat generation; a nonconformist in dress and behavior
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bison
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- *n. 北美野牛；欧洲野牛
n. (Bison)人名；(法、德)比松 - ——————————————**
- any of several large humped bovids having shaggy manes and large heads and short horns
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bland
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- *adj. 乏味的；温和的；冷漠的
vt. 使…变得淡而无味；除掉…的特性
vi. 变得平淡无奇；丧失特性
n. (Bland)人名；(英)布兰德 - ——————————————**
- lacking taste or flavor or tang
- lacking stimulating characteristics; uninteresting
- smoothly agreeable and courteous with a degree of sophistication
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camouflage
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- *n. 伪装，掩饰
vt. 伪装，掩饰
vi. 伪装起来 - ——————————————**
- an outward semblance that misrepresents the true nature of something
- fabric dyed with splotches of green and brown and black and tan; intended to make the wearer of a garment made of this fabric hard to distinguish from the background
- device or stratagem for concealment or deceit
- the act of concealing the identity of something by modifying its appearance
- disguise by camouflaging; exploit the natural surroundings to disguise something
12
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canyon
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- *n. 峡谷
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- a ravine formed by a river in an area with little rainfall
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capacity
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- *n. 能力；容量；资格，地位；生产力
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- ability to perform or produce
- the susceptibility of something to a particular treatment
- the amount that can be contained
- the maximum production possible
- a specified function
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chlorine
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- *n. [化学] 氯（17号化学元素）
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- a common nonmetallic element belonging to the halogens; best known as a heavy yellow irritating toxic gas; used to purify water and as a bleaching agent and disinfectant; occurs naturally only as a salt (as in sea water)
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choreographer
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- *n. 编舞者，舞蹈指导
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- someone who creates new dances
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chunk
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- *n. 大块；矮胖的人或物
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- a compact mass
- a substantial amount
- put together indiscriminately
- group or chunk together in a certain order or place side by side
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clutch
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- *n. 离合器；控制；手；紧急关头
vi. 攫；企图抓住
vt. 抓住；紧握
adj. 没有手提带或背带的；紧要关头的 - ——————————————**
- the act of grasping
- a tense critical situation
- a number of birds hatched at the same time
- a collection of things or persons to be handled together
- a woman’s strapless purse that is carried in the hand
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codify
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- *vt. 编纂；将…编成法典；编成法典
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- organize into a code or system, such as a body of law
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commerce
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- *n. 贸易，商业
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- transactions (sales and purchases) having the objective of supplying commodities (goods and services)
- the United States federal department that promotes and administers domestic and foreign trade (including management of the census and the patent office); created in 1913
- social exchange, especially of opinions, attitudes, etc.
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consistency
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- *n. [计] 一致性；稠度；相容性
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- the property of holding together and retaining its shape
- a harmonious uniformity or agreement among things or parts
- logical coherence and accordance with the facts
- (logic) an attribute of a logical system that is so constituted that none of the propositions deducible from the axioms contradict one another
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constant
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- *adj. 不变的；恒定的；经常的
n. [数] 常数；恒量
n. (Constant)人名；(德)康斯坦特 - ——————————————**
- a quantity that does not vary
- a number representing a quantity assumed to have a fixed value in a specified mathematical context
- persistent in occurrence and unvarying in nature
- continually recurring or continuing without interruption
- steadfast in purpose or devotion or affection
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continuity
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- *n. 连续性；一连串；分镜头剧本
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- uninterrupted connection or union
- a detailed script used in making a film in order to avoid discontinuities from shot to shot
- the property of a continuous and connected period of time
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copper
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- *n. 铜；铜币；警察
adj. 铜的
vt. 镀铜于
n. (Copper)人名；(英)科珀 - ——————————————**
- a ductile malleable reddish-brown corrosion-resistant diamagnetic metallic element; occurs in various minerals but is the only metal that occurs abundantly in large masses; used as an electrical and thermal conductor
- a copper penny
- uncomplimentary terms for a policeman
- a reddish-brown color resembling the color of polished copper
- any of various small butterflies of the family Lycaenidae having coppery wings
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crater
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- *n. 火山口；弹坑
vt. 在…上形成坑；取消；毁坏
vi. 形成坑；消亡 - ——————————————**
- a bowl-shaped geological formation at the top of a volcano
- a faint constellation in the southern hemisphere near Hydra and Corvus
- a bowl-shaped depression formed by the impact of a meteorite or bomb
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crucial
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- *adj. 重要的；决定性的；定局的；决断的
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- of extreme importance; vital to the resolution of a crisis
- having crucial relevance
- of the greatest importance
- having the power or quality of deciding
26
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cubism
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- *n. 立体派；立体主义
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- an artistic movement in France beginning in 1907 that featured surfaces of geometrical planes
27
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democratic
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- *adj. 民主的；民主政治的；大众的
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- characterized by or advocating or based upon the principles of democracy or social equality
- belong to or relating to the Democratic Party
- representing or appealing to or adapted for the benefit of the people at large
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deposit
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- *n. 存款；保证金；沉淀物
vt. 使沉积；存放
vi. 沉淀 - ——————————————**
- the phenomenon of sediment or gravel accumulating
- matter that has been deposited by some natural process
- the natural process of laying down a deposit of something
- money deposited in a bank
- a partial payment made at the time of purchase; the balance to be paid later
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deprive
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- *vt. 使丧失，剥夺
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- take away possessions from someone
- keep from having, keeping, or obtaining
- take away
30
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disciple
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- *n. 门徒，信徒；弟子
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- someone who believes and helps to spread the doctrine of another
31
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discount
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- *n. 折扣；贴现率
vi. 贴现；打折扣出售商品
vt. 打折扣；将…贴现；贬损；低估；忽视 - ——————————————**
- the act of reducing the selling price of merchandise
- interest on an annual basis deducted in advance on a loan
- a refund of some fraction of the amount paid
- an amount or percentage deducted
- bar from attention or consideration
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dozen
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- *n. 十二个，一打
adj. 一打的 - ——————————————**
- the cardinal number that is the sum of eleven and one
- denoting a quantity consisting of 12 items or units
33
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exchange
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- *n. 交换；交流；交易所；兑换
vt. 交换；交易；兑换
vi. 交换；交易；兑换 - ——————————————**
- chemical process in which one atom or ion or group changes places with another
- a mutual expression of views (especially an unpleasant one)
- the act of changing one thing for another thing
- the act of giving something in return for something received
- a workplace that serves as a telecommunications facility where lines from telephones can be connected together to permit communication
34
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expand
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- *vt. 扩张；使膨胀；详述
vi. 发展；张开，展开 - ——————————————**
- extend in one or more directions
- become larger in size or volume or quantity
- make bigger or wider in size, volume, or quantity
- grow stronger
- exaggerate or make bigger
35
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feeble
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- *adj. 微弱的，无力的；虚弱的；薄弱的
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- pathetically lacking in force or effectiveness
- lacking strength or vigor
- lacking physical strength or vitality
- lacking strength
36
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fundamental
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- *adj. 基本的，根本的
n. 基本原理；基本原则 - ——————————————**
- the lowest tone of a harmonic series
- serving as an essential component
- being or involving basic facts or principles
- far-reaching and thoroughgoing in effect especially on the nature of something
37
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gallop
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- *n. 疾驰；飞奔
vi. 飞驰；急速进行；急急忙忙地说
vt. 使飞跑；迅速运输
n. (Gallop)人名；(英)盖洛普 - ——————————————**
- a fast gait of a horse; a two-beat stride during which all four legs are off the ground simultaneously
- ride at a galloping pace
- go at galloping speed
- cause to move at full gallop
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garbage
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- *n. 垃圾；废物
n. (Garbage)人名；(法)加尔巴热 - ——————————————**
- food that is discarded (as from a kitchen)
- a worthless message
- a receptacle where waste can be discarded
39
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gorgeous
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- *adj. 华丽的，灿烂的；极好的
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- dazzlingly beautiful
40
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incapacitate
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- *vt. 使无能力；使不能；使不适于
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- make unable to perform a certain action
- injure permanently
41
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indigestion
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- *n. 消化不良；不消化
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- a disorder of digestive function characterized by discomfort or heartburn or nausea
42
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lethal
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- *adj. 致命的，致死的
n. 致死因子 - ——————————————**
- of an instrument of certain death
43
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list
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- *n. [计] 列表；清单；目录
vi. 列于表上
vt. 列出；记入名单内
n. (List)人名；(匈)李斯特；(英、德、法、西、捷)利斯特 - ——————————————**
- a database containing an ordered array of items (names or topics)
- the property possessed by a line or surface that departs from the vertical
- give or make a list of; name individually; give the names of
- include in a list
- enumerate
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literature
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- *n. 文学；文献；文艺；著作
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- creative writing of recognized artistic value
- the humanistic study of a body of literature
- published writings in a particular style on a particular subject
- the profession or art of a writer
45
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membrane
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- *n. 膜；薄膜；羊皮纸
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- a thin pliable sheet of material
- a pliable sheet of tissue that covers or lines or connects organs or cells of animals
46
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meteorite
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- *n. 陨星；流星
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- stony or metallic object that is the remains of a meteoroid that has reached the earth’s surface
47
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nocturnal
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- *adj. 夜的；夜曲的；夜间发生的
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- belonging to or active during the night
- of or relating to or occurring in the night
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nominate
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- *vt. 推荐；提名；任命；指定
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- propose as a candidate for some honor
- put forward; nominate for appointment to an office
- charge with a function; charge to be
- create and charge with a task or function
49
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notch
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- *n. 刻痕，凹口；等级；峡谷
vt. 赢得；用刻痕计算；在…上刻凹痕 - ——————————————**
- a V-shaped indentation
- the location in a range of mountains of a geological formation that is lower than the surrounding peaks
- a V-shaped or U-shaped indentation carved or scratched into a surface
- a small cut
- cut or make a notch into
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objective
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- *adj. 客观的；目标的；宾格的
n. 目的；目标；[光] 物镜；宾格 - ——————————————**
- the goal intended to be attained (and which is believed to be attainable)
- the lens or system of lenses in a telescope or microscope that is nearest the object being viewed
- undistorted by emotion or personal bias; based on observable phenomena
- serving as or indicating the object of a verb or of certain prepositions and used for certain other purposes
- emphasizing or expressing things as perceived without distortion of personal feelings, insertion of fictional matter, or interpretation
51
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outcome
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- *n. 结果，结局；成果
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- something that results
- a phenomenon that follows and is caused by some previous phenomenon
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particular
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- *adj. 特别的；详细的；独有的；挑剔的
n. 详细说明；个别项目 - ——————————————**
- a fact about some part (as opposed to general)
- a small part that can be considered separately from the whole
- (logic) a proposition that asserts something about some (but not all) members of a class
- unique or specific to a person or thing or category
- separate and distinct from others of the same group or category
53
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permanent
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- *adj. 永久的，永恒的；不变的
n. 烫发（等于permanent wave） - ——————————————**
- a series of waves in the hair made by applying heat and chemicals
- continuing or enduring without marked change in status or condition or place
- not capable of being reversed or returned to the original condition
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persuasive
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- *adj. 有说服力的；劝诱的，劝说的
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- tending or intended or having the power to induce action or belief
- capable of convincing
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pigment
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- *n. [物][生化] 色素；颜料
vt. 给…着色
vi. 呈现颜色 - ——————————————**
- dry coloring matter (especially a powder to be mixed with a liquid to produce paint etc)
- acquire pigment; become colored or imbued
- color or dye with a pigment
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piracy
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- *n. 海盗行为；剽窃；著作权侵害；非法翻印
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- hijacking on the high seas or in similar contexts; taking a ship or plane away from the control of those who are legally entitled to it
- the act of plagiarizing; taking someone’s words or ideas as if they were your own
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pivotal
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- *adj. 关键的；中枢的；枢轴的
n. 关键事物；中心事物 - ——————————————**
- being of crucial importance
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pose
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- *vt. 造成，形成；摆姿势；装模作样；提出…讨论
vi. 摆姿势；佯装；矫揉造作
n. 姿势，姿态；装模作样 - ——————————————**
- affected manners intended to impress others
- a posture assumed by models for photographic or artistic purposes
- a deliberate pretense or exaggerated display
- introduce
- assume a posture as for artistic purposes
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pottery
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- *n. 陶器；陶器厂；陶器制造术
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- ceramic ware made from clay and baked in a kiln
- the craft of making earthenware
- a workshop where clayware is made
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predominantly
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- *adv. 主要地；显著地
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- much greater in number or influence
61
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range
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- *n. 范围；幅度；排；山脉
vi. （在…内）变动；平行，列为一行；延伸；漫游；射程达到
vt. 漫游；放牧；使并列；归类于；来回走动 - ——————————————**
- an area in which something acts or operates or has power or control:
- the limits within which something can be effective
- a large tract of grassy open land on which livestock can graze
- a series of hills or mountains
- a place for shooting (firing or driving) projectiles of various kinds
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reliance
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- *n. 信赖；信心；受信赖的人或物
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- certainty based on past experience
- the state of relying on something
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replicate
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- *vt. 复制；折叠
vi. 重复；折转
adj. 复制的；折叠的
n. 复制品；八音阶间隔的反覆音 - ——————————————**
- bend or turn backward
- reproduce or make an exact copy of
- make or do or perform again
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rumor
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- *n. 谣言；传闻
vt. 谣传；传说
n. (Rumor)人名；(意、葡)鲁莫尔 - ——————————————**
- gossip (usually a mixture of truth and untruth) passed around by word of mouth
- tell or spread rumors
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saturation
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- *n. 饱和；色饱和度；浸透；磁化饱和
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- the process of totally saturating something with a substance
- the act of soaking thoroughly with a liquid
- a condition in which a quantity no longer responds to some external influence
- chromatic purity: freedom from dilution with white and hence vivid in hue
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scrub
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- *n. 矮树；洗擦；擦洗者；矮小的人（或物）
vt. 用力擦洗；使净化
vi. 擦洗；进行手臂消毒
adj. 矮小的；临时凑合的；次等的 - ——————————————**
- dense vegetation consisting of stunted trees or bushes
- the act of cleaning a surface by rubbing it with a brush and soap and water
- clean with hard rubbing
- wash thoroughly
- postpone indefinitely or annul something that was scheduled
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seashore
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- *n. 海滨；海岸
adj. 海滨的；在海滨的
n. (Seashore)人名；(英)西肖尔 - ——————————————**
- the shore of a sea or ocean
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similar
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- *adj. 相似的
n. 类似物 - ——————————————**
- marked by correspondence or resemblance
- having the same or similar characteristics
- resembling or similar; having the same or some of the same characteristics; often used in combination
- (of words) expressing closely related meanings
- capable of replacing or changing places with something else; permitting mutual substitution without loss of function or suitability
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skeleton
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- *n. 骨架，骨骼；纲要；骨瘦如柴的人
adj. 骨骼的；骨瘦如柴的；概略的 - ——————————————**
- something reduced to its minimal form
- a scandal that is kept secret
- the hard structure (bones and cartilages) that provides a frame for the body of an animal
- the internal supporting structure that gives an artifact its shape
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sneaker
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- *n. 运动鞋；卑鄙者；鬼鬼祟祟做事的人
- ——————————————**
- a canvas shoe with a pliable rubber sole
- someone acting as an informer or decoy for the police
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spare
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- *vt. 节约，吝惜；饶恕；分出，分让
vi. 饶恕，宽恕；节约
adj. 多余的；瘦的；少量的
n. 剩余；备用零件 - ——————————————**
- an extra component of a machine or other apparatus
- an extra car wheel and tire for a four-wheel vehicle
- a score in tenpins; knocking down all ten after rolling two balls
- refrain from harming
- save or relieve from an experience or action
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specific
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- *adj. 特殊的，特定的；明确的；详细的；[药] 具有特效的
n. 特性；细节；特效药 - ——————————————**
- a fact about some part (as opposed to general)
- a medicine that has a mitigating effect on a specific disease
- (sometimes followed by `to’) applying to or characterized by or distinguishing something particular or special or unique
- stated explicitly or in detail
- relating to or distinguishing or constituting a taxonomic species
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stratum
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- *n. （组织的）层；[地质] 地层；社会阶层
- ——————————————**
- one of several parallel layers of material arranged one on top of another (such as a layer of tissue or cells in an organism or a layer of sedimentary rock)
- an abstract place usually conceived as having depth
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stuff
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- *n. 东西；材料；填充物；素材资料
vt. 塞满；填塞；让吃饱
vi. 吃得过多 - ——————————————**
- the tangible substance that goes into the makeup of a physical object
- miscellaneous unspecified objects
- informal terms for personal possessions
- senseless talk
- unspecified qualities required to do or be something
75
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supplant
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- *vt. 代替；排挤掉
- ——————————————**
- take the place or move into the position of
76
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symbolize
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- *vt. 象征；用符号表现
vi. 采用象征；使用符号；作为…的象征 - ——————————————**
- express indirectly by an image, form, or model; be a symbol
- represent or identify by using a symbol; use symbols
77
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wick
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- *n. 灯芯，蜡烛心
vt. 依靠毛细作用带走
n. (Wick)人名；(英)威克；(德、匈、捷、柬)维克 - ——————————————**
- any piece of cord that conveys liquid by capillary action
- a loosely woven cord (in a candle or oil lamp) that draws fuel by capillary action up into the flame
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wonder
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- *n. 惊奇；奇迹；惊愕
vi. 怀疑；想知道；惊讶
vt. 怀疑；惊奇；对…感到惊讶
adj. 奇妙的；非凡的
n. (Wonder)人名；(英)旺德 - ——————————————**
- the feeling aroused by something strange and surprising
- something that causes feelings of wonder
- a state in which you want to learn more about something
- have a wish or desire to know something
- place in doubt or express doubtful speculation
