List-33 Flashcards
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accident
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- *n. 事故；意外；[法] 意外事件；机遇
- ——————————————**
- a mishap; especially one causing injury or death
- anything that happens by chance without an apparent cause
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accompany
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- *vt. 陪伴，伴随；伴奏
vi. 伴奏，伴唱 - ——————————————**
- be associated with
- go or travel along with
- perform an accompaniment to
- be a companion to somebody
3
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acquaint
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- *vt. 使熟悉；使认识
- ——————————————**
- cause to come to know personally
- make familiar or acquainted
- inform
4
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adobe
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- *n. 土砖，砖坯
- ——————————————**
- the clay from which adobe bricks are made
- sun-dried brick; used in hot dry climates
5
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amateur
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- *n. 爱好者；业余爱好者；外行
adj. 业余的；外行的 - ——————————————**
- someone who pursues a study or sport as a pastime
- does not play for pay
- engaged in as a pastime
- lacking professional skill or expertise
6
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articulate
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- *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 - ——————————————**
- provide with a joint
- put into words or an expression
- speak, pronounce, or utter in a certain way
- express or state clearly
- expressing yourself easily or characterized by clear expressive language
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aspect
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- *n. 方面；方向；形势；外貌
- ——————————————**
- a distinct feature or element in a problem
- a characteristic to be considered
- the visual percept of a region
- the beginning or duration or completion or repetition of the action of a verb
- the feelings expressed on a person’s face
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asthma
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- *n. [内科][中医] 哮喘，气喘
- ——————————————**
- respiratory disorder characterized by wheezing; usually of allergic origin
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avenue
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- *n. 大街；林荫大道；比喻途径，手段，方法，渠道
- ——————————————**
- a line of approach
- a wide street or thoroughfare
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barb
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- *vt. 装倒钩于
n. 箭头鱼钩等的倒钩；伤人的话
n. (Barb)人名；(英)巴布；(法、罗)巴尔布；(匈)鲍尔布 - ——————————————**
- an aggressive remark directed at a person like a missile and intended to have a telling effect
- the pointed part of barbed wire
- a subsidiary point facing opposite from the main point that makes an arrowhead or spear hard to remove
- one of the parallel filaments projecting from the main shaft of a feather
- provide with barbs
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barrel
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- *vt. 把……装入桶内
n. 桶；枪管，炮管
vi. 快速移动
n. (Barrel)人名；(法、意)巴雷尔 - ——————————————**
- a tube through which a bullet travels when a gun is fired
- a cylindrical container that holds liquids
- a bulging cylindrical shape; hollow with flat ends
- the quantity that a barrel (of any size) will hold
- any of various units of capacity
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bead
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- *n. 珠子；滴；念珠
vi. 形成珠状，起泡
vt. 用珠装饰；使成串珠状 - ——————————————**
- a small ball with a hole through the middle
- a shape that is spherical and small
- a beaded molding for edging or decorating furniture
- form into beads, as of water or sweat, for example
- decorate by sewing beads onto
13
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clumsy
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adj. 笨拙的
笨拙地
不得当的
不得当地
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- lacking grace in movement or posture
- not elegant or graceful in expression
- difficult to handle or manage especially because of shape
- showing lack of skill or aptitude
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coherent
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- *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
- ——————————————**
- marked by an orderly, logical, and aesthetically consistent relation of parts
- capable of thinking and expressing yourself in a clear and consistent manner
- sticking together
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compass
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- *n. 指南针，罗盘；圆规
vt. 包围 - ——————————————**
- navigational instrument for finding directions
- an area in which something acts or operates or has power or control:
- the limit of capability
- drafting instrument used for drawing circles
- bring about; accomplish
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compose
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- *vt. 构成；写作；使平静；排…的版
vi. 组成；作曲；排字 - ——————————————**
- form the substance of
- write music
- produce a literary work
- put together out of existing material
- calm (someone, especially oneself); make quiet
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concept
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- *n. 观念，概念
- ——————————————**
- an abstract or general idea inferred or derived from specific instances
18
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configuration
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- *n. 配置；结构；外形
- ——————————————**
- an arrangement of parts or elements
- any spatial attributes (especially as defined by outline)
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consort
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- *vi. 结交；陪伴；符合
vt. 使结合；使联系
n. 配偶；伙伴
n. (Consort)人名；(西)孔索尔特 - ——————————————**
- the husband or wife of a reigning monarch
- a family of similar musical instrument playing together
- keep company with; hang out with
- go together
- keep company
20
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constantly
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- *adv. 不断地；时常地
- ——————————————**
- seemingly uninterrupted
- without variation or change
- without interruption
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contact
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- *n. 接触，联系
vt. 使接触，联系
vi. 使接触，联系 - ——————————————**
- close interaction
- the state or condition of touching or of being in immediate proximity
- the act of touching physically
- the physical coming together of two or more things
- a person who is in a position to give you special assistance
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contradict
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- *vt. 反驳；否定；与…矛盾；与…抵触
vi. 反驳；否认；发生矛盾 - ——————————————**
- be in contradiction with
- deny the truth of
- be resistant to
- prove negative; show to be false
23
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correspond
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- *vi. 符合，一致；相应；通信
- ——————————————**
- be compatible, similar or consistent; coincide in their characteristics
- be equivalent or parallel, in mathematics
- exchange messages
- take the place of or be parallel or equivalent to
24
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declaration
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- *n. （纳税品等的）申报；宣布；公告；申诉书
- ——————————————**
- a statement that is emphatic and explicit (spoken or written)
- (law) unsworn statement that can be admitted in evidence in a legal transaction
- a statement of taxable goods or of dutiable properties
- (contract bridge) the highest bid becomes the contract setting the number of tricks that the bidder must make
- a formal public statement
25
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decrease
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- *n. 减少，减小；减少量
vi. 减少，减小
vt. 减少，减小 - ——————————————**
- a change downward
- a process of becoming smaller or shorter
- the amount by which something decreases
- the act of decreasing or reducing something
- decrease in size, extent, or range
26
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delectable
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- *adj. 美味的；令人愉快的
- ——————————————**
- extremely pleasing to the sense of taste
- capable of arousing desire
27
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dependable
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- *adj. 可靠的，可信赖的；可信任的
- ——————————————**
- worthy of reliance or trust
- worthy of being depended on
- consistent in performance or behavior
- financially sound
28
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descend
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- *vi. 下降；下去；下来；遗传；屈尊
vt. 下去；沿…向下 - ——————————————**
- move downward and lower, but not necessarily all the way
- come from; be connected by a relationship of blood, for example
- do something that one considers to be below one’s dignity
- come as if by falling
29
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disrepute
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- *n. 不光彩，坏名声
- ——————————————**
- the state of being held in low esteem
30
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diversion
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- *n. 转移；消遣；分散注意力
- ——————————————**
- an activity that diverts or amuses or stimulates
- a turning aside (of your course or attention or concern)
- an attack calculated to draw enemy defense away from the point of the principal attack
31
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efficient
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- *adj. 有效率的；有能力的；生效的
- ——————————————**
- being effective without wasting time or effort or expense
- able to accomplish a purpose; functioning effectively
32
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effluent
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- *n. 污水；流出物；废气
adj. 流出的，发出的 - ——————————————**
- water mixed with waste matter
- that is flowing outward
33
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emergence
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- *n. 出现，浮现；发生；露头
- ——————————————**
- the gradual beginning or coming forth
- the becoming visible
- the act of emerging
- the act of coming (or going) out; becoming apparent
34
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entrenched
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- *adj. 根深蒂固的；确立的，不容易改的
v. 确立；保证；挖掘壕沟（entrench的过去分词） - ——————————————**
- dug in
- established firmly and securely
35
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exciting
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- *adj. 令人兴奋的；使人激动的
v. 激动；刺激（excite的ing形式）；唤起 - ——————————————**
- creating or arousing excitement
- stimulating interest and discussion
36
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extra
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- *adv. 特别地，非常；另外
n. 临时演员；号外；额外的事物；上等产品
adj. 额外的，另外收费的；特大的 - ——————————————**
- a minor actor in crowd scenes
- an additional edition of a newspaper (usually to report a crisis)
- something additional of the same kind
- more than is needed, desired, or required
- added to a regular schedule
37
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feat
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- *n. 功绩，壮举；技艺表演
adj. 合适的；灵巧的 - ——————————————**
- a notable achievement
38
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filter
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- *vi. 滤过；渗入；慢慢传开
n. 滤波器；[化工] 过滤器；筛选；滤光器
vt. 过滤；渗透；用过滤法除去
n. (Filter)人名；(德)菲尔特 - ——————————————**
- device that removes something from whatever passes through it
- an electrical device that alters the frequency spectrum of signals passing through it
- remove by passing through a filter
- pass through
- run or flow slowly, as in drops or in an unsteady stream
39
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fragrant
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- *adj. 芳香的；愉快的
- ——————————————**
- pleasant-smelling
40
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gigantic
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- *adj. 巨大的，庞大的
- ——————————————**
- so exceedingly large or extensive as to suggest a giant or mammoth
41
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grain
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- *n. 粮食；颗粒；[作物] 谷物；纹理
vi. 成谷粒
vt. 使成谷粒
n. (Grain)人名；(法)格兰 - ——————————————**
- a small hard particle
- foodstuff prepared from the starchy grains of cereal grasses
- a weight unit used for pearls or diamonds: 50 mg or 1/4 carat
- 1/60 dram; equals an avoirdupois grain or 64.799 milligrams
- 1/7000 pound; equals a troy grain or 64.799 milligrams
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grudge
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- *vt. 怀恨；吝惜；妒忌；不情愿做
n. 怨恨；恶意；妒忌 - ——————————————**
- a resentment strong enough to justify retaliation
- bear a grudge; harbor ill feelings
- accept or admit unwillingly
43
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gull
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- *n. [鸟] 鸥；笨人；易受骗之人
vt. 骗；欺诈
n. (Gull)人名；(意、罗、瑞典)古尔；(英)格尔 - ——————————————**
- a person who is gullible and easy to take advantage of
- mostly white aquatic bird having long pointed wings and short legs
- make a fool or dupe of
- fool or hoax
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harness
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- *vt. 治理；套；驾驭；披上甲胄；利用
n. 马具；甲胄；挽具状带子；降落伞背带 - ——————————————**
- a support consisting of an arrangement of straps for holding something to the body (especially one supporting a person suspended from a parachute)
- stable gear consisting of an arrangement of leather straps fitted to a draft animal so that it can be attached to and pull a cart
- put a harness
- exploit the power of
- control and direct with or as if by reins
45
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henceforth
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- *adv. 今后；自此以后
- ——————————————**
- from this time forth; from now on
46
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hierarchy
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- *n. 层级；等级制度
- ——————————————**
- a series of ordered groupings of people or things within a system
- the organization of people at different ranks in an administrative body
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hint
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- *n. 暗示；线索
vt. 暗示；示意
vi. 示意
n. (Hint)人名；(英)欣特；(法)安特 - ——————————————**
- an indirect suggestion
- a slight indication
- a slight but appreciable addition
- a just detectable amount
- an indication of potential opportunity
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hostile
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- *adj. 敌对的，敌方的；怀敌意的
n. 敌对 - ——————————————**
- troops belonging to the enemy’s military forces
- characterized by enmity or ill will
- not belonging to your own country’s forces or those of an ally
- very unfriendly
- impossible to bring into friendly accord
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implicit
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- *adj. 含蓄的；暗示的；盲从的
- ——————————————**
- implied though not directly expressed; inherent in the nature of something
- being without doubt or reserve
50
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infrastructure
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- *n. 基础设施；公共建设；下部构造
- ——————————————**
- the basic structure or features of a system or organization
- the stock of basic facilities and capital equipment needed for the functioning of a country or area
51
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jaw
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- *n. 颌；下巴；狭窄入口；唠叨
vi. 教训；唠叨
vt. 教训；对…唠叨
n. (Jaw)人名；(冈)乔 - ——————————————**
- the part of the skull of a vertebrate that frames the mouth and holds the teeth
- the bones of the skull that frame the mouth and serve to open it; the bones that hold the teeth
- holding device consisting of one or both of the opposing parts of a tool that close to hold an object
- talk socially without exchanging too much information
- talk incessantly and tiresomely
52
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legislation
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- *n. 立法；法律
- ——————————————**
- law enacted by a legislative body
- the act of making or enacting laws
53
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level
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- *n. 水平；标准；水平面
adj. 水平的；平坦的；同高的
vi. 瞄准；拉平；变得平坦
vt. 使同等；对准；弄平
n. (Level)人名；(法)勒韦尔 - ——————————————**
- a position on a scale of intensity or amount or quality
- a relative position or degree of value in a graded group
- a specific identifiable position in a continuum or series or especially in a process
- height above ground
- indicator that establishes the horizontal when a bubble is centered in a tube of liquid
54
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locomotive
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- *adj. 火车头的；运动的；移动的
n. 机车；火车头 - ——————————————**
- a wheeled vehicle consisting of a self-propelled engine that is used to draw trains along railway tracks
- of or relating to locomotion
55
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lubricant
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- *n. 润滑剂；润滑油
adj. 润滑的 - ——————————————**
- a substance capable of reducing friction by making surfaces smooth or slippery
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mediate
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- *vi. 调解；斡旋；居中
vt. 调停；传达
adj. 间接的；居间的 - ——————————————**
- act between parties with a view to reconciling differences
- occupy an intermediate or middle position or form a connecting link or stage between two others
- acting through or dependent on an intervening agency
- being neither at the beginning nor at the end in a series
57
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mosquito
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- *n. 蚊子
- ——————————————**
- two-winged insect whose female has a long proboscis to pierce the skin and suck the blood of humans and animals
58
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participate
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vi. 参与，参加；分享
vt. 分享；分担
[ 过去式participated 过去分词participated 现在分词participating
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- share in something
- become a participant; be involved in
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patronage
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- *n. 赞助；光顾；任免权
- ——————————————**
- the act of providing approval and support
- customers collectively
- a communication that indicates lack of respect by patronizing the recipient
- (politics) granting favors or giving contracts or making appointments to office in return for political support
- the business given to a commercial establishment by its customers
60
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perform
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- *vt. 执行；完成；演奏
vi. 执行，机器运转；表演 - ——————————————**
- carry out or perform an action
- perform a function
- give a performance (of something)
- get (something) done
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prize
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- *n. 奖品；奖赏；战利品
vt. 珍视；捕获；估价
adj. 获奖的 - ——————————————**
- something given for victory or superiority in a contest or competition or for winning a lottery
- goods or money obtained illegally
- something given as a token of victory
- hold dear
- to move or force, especially in an effort to get something open
62
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radar
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- *n. [雷达] 雷达，无线电探测器
n. (Radar)人名；(塞)拉达尔 - ——————————————**
- measuring instrument in which the echo of a pulse of microwave radiation is used to detect and locate distant objects
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reciprocity
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- *n. 相互作用（复数reciprocities）；相互性；互惠主义
- ——————————————**
- a relation of mutual dependence or action or influence
- mutual exchange of commercial or other privileges
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refer
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- *vi. 参考；涉及；提到；查阅
vt. 涉及；委托；归诸于；使…求助于 - ——————————————**
- make reference to
- have to do with or be relevant to
- think of, regard, or classify under a subsuming principle or with a general group or in relation to another
- send or direct for treatment, information, or a decision
- seek information from
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rigor
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- *n. 严厉；精确；苛刻；僵硬
n. (Rigor)人名；(英、西、葡)里戈尔 - ——————————————**
- something hard to endure
- the quality of being logically valid
- excessive sternness
66
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sculpture
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- *n. 雕塑；雕刻；刻蚀
vt. 雕塑；雕刻；刻蚀
vi. 从事雕刻 - ——————————————**
- a three-dimensional work of plastic art
- creating figures or designs in three dimensions
- create by shaping stone or wood or any other hard material
- shape (a material like stone or wood) by whittling away at it
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sew
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- *vt. 缝合，缝上；缝纫
vi. 缝纫，缝 - ——————————————**
- fasten by sewing; do needlework
- create (clothes) with cloth
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sharpen
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- *vt. 削尖；磨快；使敏捷；加重
vi. 尖锐；变锋利 - ——————————————**
- make sharp or sharper
- make sharp or sharper
- become sharp or sharper
- put (an image) into focus
- make (images or sounds) sharp or sharper
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spawn
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- *n. 卵；菌丝；产物
vt. 产卵；酿成，造成；大量生产
vi. 产卵；大量生产 - ——————————————**
- the mass of eggs deposited by fish or amphibians or molluscs
- call forth
- lay spawn
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speculate
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- *vi. 推测；投机；思索
vt. 推断 - ——————————————**
- to believe especially on uncertain or tentative grounds
- talk over conjecturally, or review in an idle or casual way and with an element of doubt or without sufficient reason to reach a conclusion
- reflect deeply on a subject
- invest at a risk
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squabble
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- *vi. 发生口角；大声争吵
vt. 弄乱（排好的铅字）
n. 争吵；口角 - ——————————————**
- a quarrel about petty points
- argue over petty things
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stress
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- *n. 压力；强调；紧张；重要性；重读
vt. 强调；使紧张；加压力于；用重音读
n. (Stress)人名；(意)斯特雷斯 - ——————————————**
- the relative prominence of a syllable or musical note (especially with regard to stress or pitch)
- (psychology) a state of mental or emotional strain or suspense
- (physics) force that produces strain on a physical body
- special emphasis attached to something
- difficulty that causes worry or emotional tension
73
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subversive
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- *adj. 破坏性的；从事颠覆的
n. 危险分子；颠覆分子 - ——————————————**
- a radical supporter of political or social revolution
- in opposition to a civil authority or government
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symmetry
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- *n. 对称（性）；整齐，匀称
- ——————————————**
- (mathematics) an attribute of a shape or relation; exact reflection of form on opposite sides of a dividing line or plane
- balance among the parts of something
- (physics) the property of being isotropic; having the same value when measured in different directions
75
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track
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- *n. 轨道；足迹，踪迹；小道
vt. 追踪；通过；循路而行；用纤拉
vi. 追踪；走；留下足迹 - ——————————————**
- a line or route along which something travels or moves
- evidence pointing to a possible solution
- a pair of parallel rails providing a runway for wheels
- a course over which races are run
- a distinct selection of music from a recording or a compact disc
76
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turkey
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- *n. 火鸡；笨蛋；失败之作
- ——————————————**
- large gallinaceous bird with fan-shaped tail; widely domesticated for food
- a Eurasian republic in Asia Minor and the Balkans; achieved independence from the Ottoman Empire in 1923
- a person who does something thoughtless or annoying
- flesh of large domesticated fowl usually roasted
- an event that fails badly or is totally ineffectual
77
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unify
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- *vt. 统一；使相同，使一致
- ——————————————**
- become one
- to bring or combine together or with something else
- bring together for a common purpose or action or ideology or in a shared situation
- act in concert or unite in a common purpose or belief
- join or combine
78
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visualize
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- *vt. 形象，形象化；想像，设想
vi. 显现 - ——————————————**
- imagine; conceive of; see in one’s mind
- view the outline of by means of an X-ray
- form a mental picture of something that is invisible or abstract
- make visible
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zone
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- *n. 地带；地区；联防
vi. 分成区
vt. 使分成地带；环绕
n. (Zone)人名；(塞)佐内 - ——————————————**
- a circumscribed geographical region characterized by some distinctive features
- any of the regions of the surface of the Earth loosely divided according to latitude or longitude
- an area or region distinguished from adjacent parts by a distinctive feature or characteristic
- (anatomy) any encircling or beltlike structure
- regulate housing in; of certain areas of towns
