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hash

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chopped meat mixed with potatoes and browned n.肉丁；混杂；乱七八糟的事 vt.切细；弄糟；反复推敲

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headway

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vertical space available to allow easy passage under something n.前进；航行速度；进展；（前后两车间的）车间时距

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heady

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extremely exciting as if by alcohol or a narcotic adj.强烈作用于感官的；兴奋的；陶醉的；头晕的；冲动的

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hearken

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listen; used mostly in the imperative vt.倾听(给予注意)

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hearsay

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gossip passed around by word of mouth n.传闻

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heartrending

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causing or marked by grief or anguish adj.令人心碎的；伤心的

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heave

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move or cause to move in a specified way or direction v.用力举起；抛出；扔；恶心；（费力地）发出（叹息等） n.举；抛；起伏

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Hector

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(Greek mythology) a mythical Trojan who was killed by Achilles during the Trojan War n.赫克托(①男子名 ②荷马史诗《伊利亚特》中的一勇士名) hector. v.威吓；恐吓 n.恃强凌弱的人

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hedge

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a fence formed by a row of closely planted shrubs or bushes n.树篱；篱笆；障碍；防护物；套期保值；推诿 v.用树篱围；避免直接回答；两面下注

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highbrow

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highly cultured or educated adj.文化修养高的；自诩文化修养高的 n.高知识分子；自以为文化修养很高的人

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hinge

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a joint that holds two parts together so that one can swing n.铰链；关键 vt.用铰链装 vi.依情况而定

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hoary

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having gray or white hair as with age adj.灰白的；古老的

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hoe

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a tool with a flat blade attached to a long handle n.锄头 v.锄地；铲除

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hoist

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raise or haul up with or as if with mechanical help v.升起；升高；举起 n.起重机；升高

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homage

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respectful deference n.敬意；效忠

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hoodoo

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a charm superstitiously believed to embody magical powers n.不祥的人或物 v.使倒霉

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howler

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monkey of tropical South American forests having a loud howling cry n.嚎叫的人或动物；大错误；滑稽可笑的错误

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hubris

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overbearing pride or presumption n.傲慢；骄傲

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huffish

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sullen or moody adj.生气的；不高兴的；发怒的；傲慢的

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huffy

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quick to take offense adj.愤怒的；傲慢的；易被冒犯的

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hunker

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sit on one’s heels vi.蹲；蹲坐

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hurdle

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a light movable barrier that competitors must leap over in certain races n.栏干；障碍 [计算机] 障碍. vt.跨越某物

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hurtle

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move with or as if with a rushing sound v.猛冲；猛投；猛烈碰撞 n.碰撞；猛冲

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husband

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a married man; a woman’s partner in marriage n.丈夫

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husbandry

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the practice of cultivating the land or raising stock n.农事；耕作；农牧业；节约（资源）

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hype

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blatant or sensational promotion n.夸大的广告宣传；皮下注射液；吸毒成瘾的人 v.大肆宣传；炒作；刺激

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icicle

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ice resembling a pendent spear formed by dripping water n.冰柱；冰垂

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ilk

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a kind of person pron.（苏格兰）同样 n.种类；类型；家族

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illiberal

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narrow-minded about cherished opinions adj.缺乏文化素养的；气量狭小的；吝啬的；思想偏狭的

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illuminate

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make lighter or brighter vt.照明；阐释；说明

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illuminati

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n.先觉者；智者；光照派

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illusive

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based on or having the nature of a fantasy adj.幻影的；错觉的；迷惑人的

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imbecile

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a person of subnormal intelligence n.心智能力极低的人 adj.愚蠢的；傻的

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imbroglio

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an intricate and confusing interpersonal situation n.纷乱；纠葛

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immanent

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of qualities that are spread throughout something adj.内在的；固有的；无所不在的

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immensity

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unusual largeness in size or extent or number n.无限；巨大；无垠

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immerse

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cause to be thrown into vt.浸；陷入

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immolate

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offer as a sacrifice by giving up to destruction vt.为供神而宰杀；供奉牲礼

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immunize

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perform vaccinations or produce immunity in by inoculation vt.使免疫；赋予免疫性

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immure

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lock up or confine, in or as in a jail vt.监禁；禁闭

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impale

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pierce with a sharp stake or point v.刺穿；钉住；使陷入困境

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impasse

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a situation in which no progress can be made n.僵局；死路

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impeach

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bring an accusation against v.归咎；怀疑；控告；弹劾

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impel

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urge or force to an action; constrain or motivate v.驱使；激励

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impend

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be imminent or about to happen vi.迫近；逼迫；即将发生

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imperil

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pose a threat to; present a danger to v.使陷于危险中；危及

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impinge

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infringe upon vi.撞击；侵犯；对…有影响 vt.撞击，打击

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implicate

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bring into intimate and incriminating connection vt.牵涉；意味着；暗示

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implore

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call upon in supplication v.恳求；哀求

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impoverish

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make poor vt.使贫困；使贫瘠；使枯竭

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imprecation

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the act of calling down a curse that invokes evil n.咒语；诅咒

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impregnable

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immune to attack; incapable of being tampered with adj.坚不可摧的；不可战胜的

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imputation

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the attribution to a source or cause n.归罪；责难

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inappreciable

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too small to make a significant difference adj.微不足道的(小得难以觉察的)

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incarcerate

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lock up or confine, in or as in a jail vt.监禁；幽闭

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incinerate

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become reduced to ashes v.焚化(废物)；烧成灰；火化

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incite

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provoke or stir up v.煽动；刺激；激励

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incogitant

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adj.『罕』无思想的；不体谅的；粗心的

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increment

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the amount by which something increases n.增量；增加；增值；增额

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incriminate

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suggest that someone is guilty v.牵连；控告；使负罪

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incubus

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a male demon believed to lie on sleeping persons n.恶梦；负担；梦淫妖(据说会趁女人熟睡而与其交配的恶鬼)

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inculcate

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teach and impress by frequent repetitions or admonitions vt.谆谆教诲；教育

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inculpate

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suggest that someone is guilty vt.使负罪；控告

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incur

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make oneself subject to vt.招致；遭受；惹起

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indelible

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cannot be removed or erased adj.不能擦除的；不能磨灭的；难忘的

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indemnify

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secure against future loss, damage, or liability v.赔偿；补偿；保护；保障

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indignant

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angered at something unjust or wrong adj.愤慨的；愤愤不平的

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induct

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place ceremoniously or formally in an office or position vt.使就职；使入伍；使入门；引导，带领；【电】感应

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industrious

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characterized by hard work and perseverance adj.勤劳的；勤奋的

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inebriate

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make drunk (with alcoholic drinks) v.使醉 adj.喝醉的；陶醉的 n.酒徒

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inexpedient

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not suitable or advisable adj.不适当的；不明智的

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inexpiable

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incapable of being atoned for adj.不能补偿的

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infantry

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an army unit consisting of soldiers who fight on foot n.步兵；步兵部队

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infatuate

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arouse unreasoning love or passion in v. 使 … 冲昏头脑； 使 … 糊涂 vt. 使 … 冲昏头脑； 使 … 糊涂 adj.被冲昏头脑的

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infelicity

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inappropriate and unpleasing manner or style n.不幸；不吉；不适当

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infringe

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advance beyond the usual limit v.违反；侵犯

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ingratiate

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gain favor with somebody by deliberate efforts v.取悦；迎合；讨好

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ingress

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the act of entering n.进入；入口；入境

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inoculate

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impregnate with the germ of a disease to render immune v.给 … 注射疫苗；灌输

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inroad

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an encroachment or intrusion n.侵袭；消耗某物；进展

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inscribe

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carve, cut, or etch into a material or surface v.题写；题赠；铭刻于；铭记 （英）登记. [数] 使内接.

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inscrutable

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of an obscure nature adj.难以了解的；不能预测的

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insignia

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a badge worn to show official position n.徽章；勋章；标记

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insolence

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the trait of being rude and impertinent n.傲慢；无礼

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insolvency

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the lack of financial resources n.无力偿还；破产

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insouciance

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the cheerful feeling you have when nothing is troubling you n.漠不关心；无动于衷

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insouciant

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marked by blithe unconcern adj.漫不经心的；漠不关心的

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inspissate

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make thick or thicker v.浓缩

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instate

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vt.任命

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instill

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impart gradually vt.逐渐灌输；滴注

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insuperable

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incapable of being surmounted or excelled adj.（困难）难以克服的；不可逾越的

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inter

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place in a grave or tomb vt.埋葬

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intercede

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act between parties with a view to reconciling differences v.仲裁；说情；调解

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intercept

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seize on its way n.截取；妨碍；截距 vt.拦截；阻止

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interjection

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an abrupt emphatic exclamation expressing emotion n.感叹词；插入语；插话

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interlace

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spin,wind, or twist together v.（使）交织；（使）组合；（使）交错

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interlard

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introduce one’s writing or speech with certain expressions v.混杂；混入

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someone who intrudes on the privacy or property of another n.闯入者；干涉他人事务者；无执照营业者

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interlude

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an intervening period or episode n.中间；中间时间；插曲；介在中间的事件

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intermingle

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combine into one v.混合；搀和；交织

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intermission

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a time interval during which there is a temporary cessation of something n.中止；中断；停顿；幕间休息

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interpose

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introduce v.插入；插嘴；介入；调停

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intersperse

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introduce one’s writing or speech with certain expressions vt.散布；散置；点缀

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interstice

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small opening between things n.细裂缝；空隙

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intestate

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having made no legally valid will before death or not disposed of by a legal will adj.未留遗嘱的 n.无遗嘱的死亡者

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intoxicate

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make drunk (with alcoholic drinks) vt. 下毒； 使 … 陶醉

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inveigh

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complain bitterly v.痛骂；猛烈抨击；强烈抗议

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inveterate

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habitual adj.根深蒂固的；成瘾的

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iota

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a tiny or scarcely detectable amount n.极微小；希腊文的第九个字母

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ire

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a strong emotion toward some real or supposed grievance n.愤怒

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irk

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irritate or vex v.使厌倦；使苦恼 n.厌倦；苦恼

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jab

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poke or thrust abruptly v.刺；戳；猛击 n.戳；刺；猛击 注射

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jabber

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talk in a noisy, excited, or declamatory manner v.快而不清楚地说话 n.含糊不清的话

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jagged

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having a sharply uneven surface or outline adj.参差不齐的 动词jag的过去式和过去分词.

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jamb

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a vertical side member of a door or window frame n.门窗的侧柱；矿柱

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jamboree

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a gay festivity n.庆祝会；喧闹的集会；童子军大会

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jape

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a humorous anecdote or remark intended to provoke laughter v.戏言；笑料；嘲弄

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jargon

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technical terminology characteristic of a particular subject n.行话 vi.说行话

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jarring

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making or causing a harsh and irritating sound adj.辗轧的；刺耳的；不调和的；震惊的 n.辗轧声；震动；冲突 动词jar的现在分词形式.

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jaundice

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yellowing of the skin from an accumulation of bile pigment n.黄疸；偏见 v.使患黄疸病；使怀偏见

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jaunt

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a journey taken for pleasure n.远足 vi.短程旅游

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jeer

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laugh at with contempt and derision v.嘲弄；揶揄；奚落 n.嘲笑；讥评

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jesting

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characterized by jokes and good humor adj.滑稽的；好笑的 动词jest的现在分词形式.

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jettison

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throw away, of something encumbering v.抛弃；丢弃；投弃 n.投弃；投弃的货物

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jingoism

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fanatical patriotism n.沙文主义；侵略主义

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josh

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be silly or tease one another v.说笑；戏弄 n.无恶意的戏虐；玩笑

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jostle

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make one’s way by pushing or shoving v.推；挤；争夺；争抢 n.推；撞；挤

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jounce

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move up and down repeatedly v.震动；摇撼；颠簸 n.摇动；震动

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kaleidoscopic

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continually shifting or rapidly changing adj.万花筒似的；千变万化的

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kennel

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outbuilding that serves as a shelter for a dog n.狗舍；养狗场；排水道 v.置于狗舍；宿于狗舍

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kipper

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salted and smoked herring n.腌熏的鲱鱼或鲑鱼；家伙 v.腌或熏制

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knotty

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tangled in snarls adj.有结的；多节的；多瘤的；复杂的；棘手的

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lachrymose

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showing sorrow adj.爱哭的；引人落泪的；哀痛的

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lackluster

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lacking brilliance or vitality adj.无光泽的；暗淡的；无生气的 n.无光泽；暗淡 无生气；平凡

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lactic

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of or relating to or obtained from milk adj.乳（汁）的；来自乳汁的

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lair

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the habitation of wild animals n.(野兽的)巢穴；(人的)藏身处

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lambaste

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censure severely or angrily vt.痛打；痛骂 =lambast.

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lampoon

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ridicule with satire n.讽刺文章 vt.嘲讽

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lancet

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a surgical knife with a pointed double-edged blade n.[医]柳叶刀；[建]尖顶窗

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landslide

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an overwhelming electoral victory n.山崩；滑坡；占绝对优势的选举

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languid

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lacking spirit or liveliness adj.不活泼的；无精打采的；迟缓的

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languish

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become feeble v.衰弱无力；失去活力；受苦；憔悴

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languor

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inactivity; showing an unusual lack of energy n.怠惰；疲倦；无气力

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lap

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the upper side of the thighs of a seated person n.膝部；（衣服的）下摆；控制范围 n.重叠部分；(跑道的)一圈 n.舐；（波浪）拍打声 v.包围；（使）重叠；领先一圈 v.舔食；轻拍

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lard

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soft white semisolid fat obtained by rendering the fatty tissue of the hog n.猪油 v.点缀；涂油于；润色

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largess

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liberality in bestowing gifts n.慷慨的赠与；赏赐

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lark

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any of numerous birds noted for their singing n.云雀；百灵鸟；嬉戏；玩笑 v.嬉戏

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lassitude

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a feeling of lack of interest or energy n.无力；没精打采；疲倦

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lasso

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a long noosed rope used to catch animals n.套索(捕捉牛、马用) v.用套索捕捉

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latch

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catch for fastening a door or gate n.门闩；碰锁；弹簧锁 v.上闩；缠着；明白

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lateral

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situated at or extending to the side adj.侧面的；横向的；旁边的 n.侧面；[语]侧音 vi.完成横向穿越

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lathe

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machine tool for shaping metal or wood n.车床 vt.用车床加工

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lattice

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an arrangement of points in a regular periodic pattern n.格子；格状物；[物]点阵 v.制做格子；使成格状

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laxative

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stimulating evacuation of feces n.泻药 adj.通便的；不简洁的

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leach

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cause (a liquid) to percolate n.垂直帆缘；后缘 =leech. v.过滤；萃取；溶解出

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leakage

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the discharge of a fluid from some container n.泄漏，泄漏物

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lean

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to incline or bend from a vertical position v.倾斜；倾向；依靠；倚；屈身 adj.瘦的；贫乏的；无脂肪的 n.瘦肉；倾斜，倾向

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leeward

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on the side away from the wind adj.背风的；下风的 n.背风处

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leniency

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a disposition to yield to the wishes of someone n.宽大；不严厉；仁慈

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lesion

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any localized abnormal structural change in a bodily part n.损害；损伤；障碍

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levee

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a pier that provides a landing place on a river n.集体接见；招待会；堤岸；码头 v.筑堤

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lexical

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of or relating to words adj.词汇的；词典的

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lexicographer

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a compiler or writer of a dictionary n.辞典编纂者

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lexicon

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a reference book containing an alphabetical list of words n.词典；词汇

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liaison

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a channel for communication between groups n.联络；(男女间)私通

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libel

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a false and malicious publication n.诽谤的文字；诽谤(罪)；侮辱 v.诽谤；中伤；损害名誉

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libelous

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harmful and often untrue; tending to discredit or malign adj.诽谤的；损害名誉的 =libellous.

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liberality

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the trait of being generous in behavior and temperament n.慷慨；心胸开阔

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licit

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authorized, sanctioned by, or in accordance with law adj.法律准许的；合法的

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limn

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make a portrait of v.描写；描绘

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limnetic

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adj.湖泊的；淡水的

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lineal

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in a straight unbroken line of descent from parent to child adj.直系的；嫡系的；直线的

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lingual

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pertaining to or resembling or lying near the tongue adj.舌的；舌音的；语言的 n.舌音；舌音字

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liquidate

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eliminate a debt by paying it off v.清算；清偿；消除

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lissome

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moving and bending with ease adj.柔软的(敏捷的；轻快的)

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list

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a database containing an ordered array of items n.目录；名单；明细表；条纹；倾斜；意向 v.列出；(使)倾斜；使高兴；愿意；听

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lithe

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moving and bending with ease adj.柔软的；易弯的；轻盈的

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loaf

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a shaped mass of baked bread that is usually sliced before eating n.（一条）面包；块 vi.游手好闲；虚掷光阴

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locution

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a word or phrase that people use in particular situations n.说话风格；惯用语

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loiter

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be about v.闲荡；虚度；徘徊

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long-winded

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using or containing too many words adj.气长的，不易气短的；罗嗦的，冗长的

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lope

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run easily v.(使)大步慢跑 n.大步慢跑

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lopsided

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having one side lower or smaller or lighter than the other adj.倾向一方的；不平衡的

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lore

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knowledge gained through tradition or anecdote n.学问；知识；传说；(鸟等的)眼端

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lot

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anything (straws or pebbles etc.) taken or chosen at random n.许多；大量；抽签；签；命运；一块地；拍卖品；一类或一些(人或物)；批；套；份儿 adv.很；非常 v.划分；分配

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lout

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an awkward stupid person n.笨人

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loutish

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ill-mannered and coarse and contemptible in behavior or appearance adj.粗野的；无礼的

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lucre

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informal terms for money n.钱财(尤指不义之财)；利润

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lucubrate

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add details, as to an account or idea vi.精心制作；创作

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lumber

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the wood of trees prepared for use as building material n.木材；木料 v.伐木 vi.缓慢地移动 vt.拖累

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lumen

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a cavity or passage in a tubular organ n.内腔；流明(光流的强度单位)

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luminary

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a celebrity who is an inspiration to others n.杰出人物；发光体

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lunatic

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an insane person n.疯子 adj.疯狂的；极蠢的

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lunge

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the act of moving forward suddenly n.刺；刺进；跃进 v.猛向前冲；踢；刺出

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lurk

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lie in wait or behave in a sneaky and secretive manner v.潜藏；潜伏；埋伏 n.潜伏；隐藏

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luscious

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having strong sexual appeal adj.甘美的；浓厚的；官能的；性感的

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luster

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the property of something that shines with reflected light n.光彩；荣誉；光泽 v.使 … 发光辉；有光泽；发亮

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lustrous

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reflecting light adj.有光泽的；光辉的；光亮的；皎洁的

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lusty

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vigorously passionate adj.健壮的；精力充沛的；贪欲的；欢乐的

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lymphatic

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of or relating to or produced by lymph adj.淋巴的；淋巴性的；无力的 n.淋巴腺；淋巴管

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macerate

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soften and cause to disintegrate as a result v.浸软；消瘦

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machination

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a crafty and involved plot to achieve your ends n.阴谋；图谋

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madrigal

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an unaccompanied partsong for 2 or 3 voices n.牧歌；情歌；小调；合唱曲

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magenta

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a primary subtractive color for light n.碱性品红；紫红色(的染料)

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magniloquent

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lofty in style adj.言语夸张的

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magnitude

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the property of relative size or extent n.大小；重要；光度；（地震）级数；（星星）等级

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malediction

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the act of calling down a curse that invokes evil n.诅咒；咒骂；诽谤

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malefactor

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someone who has been legally convicted of a crime n.罪人；犯人；坏人

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malfeasance

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wrongful conduct by a public official n.渎职；不正当；不法行为

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malice

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feeling a need to see others suffer n.恶意；怨恨；蓄意 [律]预谋.

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mangle

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destroy or injure severely v.碾压；损坏；糟蹋；乱切 n.碾压机

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manure

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any animal or plant material used to fertilize land n.肥料 vt.施肥

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maraud

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raid and rove in search of booty v.抢劫；掠夺 n.抢劫

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mariner

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a man who serves as a sailor n.海员；水手

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marrow

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network of connective tissue filling the cavities of bones n.骨髓；精华；活力 n.西葫芦

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marshal

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a military officer of highest rank n.陆空军元帅；典礼官；司仪官 v.整顿；配置；汇集

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marsupial

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a mammal the female of which has a pouch carrying the young n.有袋动物 adj.袋的；袋状的；有袋动物的

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martyr

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one who voluntarily suffers death n.【C】烈士；殉道者；(因病等)长期受苦者 vt.杀害；折磨

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masquerade

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a party of guests wearing costumes and masks n.化妆舞会；伪装 v.伪装

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mast

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a vertical spar for supporting sails n.船桅；旗杆；天线杆 abbr.磁性环形激波管(风洞研究用)(=Magnetic Annular Shock Tube)

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matriculate

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enroll as a student v.准许入学；录取

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matte

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not reflecting light; not glossy adj.表面无光泽的；粗糙的 n.[冶]锍；冰铜 =mat. =matt.

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maul

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injure badly by beating n.大槌 v.打伤；虐打；粗暴对待；猛烈抨击

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maunder

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talk indistinctly; usually in a low voice v.絮叨；闲逛；徘徊

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mawkish

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effusively or insincerely emotional adj.令人作呕的；讨厌的；自作多情的

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measly

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contemptibly small in amount adj.（俚）微不足道的；患麻疹的

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meek

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humble in spirit or manner adj.温顺的；谦恭的

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meld

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mix together different elements v.合并；出示得分的牌 n.合并；摊牌

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mellifluous

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pleasing to the ear adj.如蜜般的；流畅的；甜美的 =mellifluent.

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mend

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restore by putting together what is torn or broken vt.修理；修补；改进 vi.改过自新；改进；痊愈 n.修补；改进；修补处

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mendacious

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given to lying adj.〈文〉虚假的；撒谎的

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mendacity

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the tendency to be untruthful n.虚假；撒谎

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merited

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properly deserved adj.该得的；理所当然的；应得的 动词merit的过去式和过去分词形式.

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mete

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a line that indicates a boundary vt.量；测量；分配 n.边界；界石

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mettle

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the courage to carry on n.勇气；气质；性格

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microbe

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a minute life form ; the term is not in technical use n.微生物；细菌

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mien

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dignified manner or conduct n.风采；态度；外表

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miff

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a state of irritation or annoyance n.小争执；微怒 vt.（使）生气

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militia

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civilians trained as soldiers, not part of the regular army n.民兵组织；义勇军；国民军

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mince

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cut into small pieces n.切碎物；粉碎；肉馅 v.切碎；矫揉做作地说，委婉地说；小步走路

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minnow

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very small European freshwater fish common in gravelly streams n.鲦鱼；小淡水鱼；无足轻重的小公司；不起眼的小型运动队

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minuet

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a stately court dance in the 17th century n.小步舞；小步舞曲

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minutia

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a small or minor detail n.微枝末节；细节

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mirth

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great merriment n.欢乐；欢笑

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miscellany

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a collection containing a variety of sorts of things n.杂集；文集；混合物

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misshapen

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so badly formed or out of shape as to be ugly adj.畸形的

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missive

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a written message addressed to a person or organization n.公文；书信

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mistral

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a strong north wind that blows in France during the winter n.密史脱拉风(冬季法国南部的一种乾冷而强劲的北风或西北风)

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mnemonics

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a method or system for improving the memory n.记忆术

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moat

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ditch dug as a fortification and usually filled with water n.壕沟；护城河 v.将…围以壕沟

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modish

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in the current fashion or style adj.流行的；时髦的

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moldy

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covered with or smelling of mold adj.发霉的

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molest

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harass or assault sexually; make indecent advances to v.骚扰；干扰；调戏

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mollify

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cause to be more favorably inclined v.安慰；安抚；平息

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mollycoddle

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treat with excessive indulgence v.溺爱；纵容 n.女性化的男人；娇生惯养的男人

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monograph

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a detailed and documented treatise on a particular subject n.专题论文

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monolithic

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imposing in size or bulk or solidity adj.独石的；单体的；整体的

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mope

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be apathetic, gloomy, or dazed v.抑郁不乐；闲逛；无精打采 n.闷闷不乐的人

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morsel

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a small amount of solid food; a mouthful n.少量；一口；一片 v.分成小块

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mortification

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strong feelings of embarrassment n.耻辱；屈辱；禁欲；[医]坏疽

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mote

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a tiny piece of anything n.微尘；尘埃

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motile

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(of spores or microorganisms) capable of movement adj.[生]能动的；有自动力的 n.[心]运动表象型

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motility

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ability to move spontaneously and independently n.运动性；自动力

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muck

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any thick, viscous matter n.垃圾；粪肥；污物；淤泥 v.施肥；弄脏；弄糟

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muffle

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deaden (a sound or noise), especially by wrapping v.围裹；抑制；发低沉的声音

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muggy

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hot or warm and humid adj.闷热的

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mull

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reflect deeply on a subject v.思索；(充分)碾碎；混合 vt.加糖和香料并烫热 n.麦尔纱(一种涤绵织物) n.(苏格兰)海角；岬；乱糟糟

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multifarious

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having many aspects adj.多种的；各式各样的

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munch

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chew noisily v.大声咀嚼

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municipality

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a local district having powers of self-government n.自治市；市当局

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muniments

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deeds and other documentary evidence of title to land n.契据；房契 名词muniment的复数形式.

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munition

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weapons considered collectively adj.军火的 (复)munitions：. n.军火；军需品

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muse

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reflect deeply on a subject v.沉思；冥想 n.沉思；[大写]（希腊神话）缪斯；艺术家的灵感；诗人

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mushy

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having the consistency of a soft or soggy mass adj.糊状的；含糊不清的；感伤的

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muster

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gather or bring together v.集合；鼓起 n.集合；检阅；集合人员；点名册

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mutineer

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someone who is openly rebellious and refuses to obey authorities (especially seamen or soldiers) n.反叛者；叛变者

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mutinous

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characterized by a rebellion against authority adj.暴动的；反叛的

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mutter

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talk indistinctly; usually in a low voice v.咕哝；抱怨；低语 n.嘟哝；抱怨；低语

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muzzy

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confused and vague; used especially of thinking adj.模糊不清的；昏迷的

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namby-pamby

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weak in willpower, courage or vitality adj.感伤的；矫饰的 n.矫饰；感伤的人

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nasal

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of or in or relating to the nose adj.鼻的；鼻声的；护鼻的 n.鼻音；鼻音字

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nascent

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being born or beginning adj.新生的；尚不成熟的；尚不发达的

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natal

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relating to or accompanying birth adj.出生的；诞生的 Natal. n.纳塔尔（巴西东北部的海港城市；南非共和国东南部以前的省份）

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necessitous

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poor enough to need help from others adj.贫困的；急需的

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negation

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the speech act of denying or refusing n.对立面；否定；否认；反对；不存在

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neonate

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a baby from birth to four weeks n.初生婴儿

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nethermost

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farthest down adj.最低的；最下方的

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nettle

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plant having stinging hairs that cause skin irritation n.荨麻 v.以荨麻刺；激怒

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nifty

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very good adj.小巧的；漂亮的；熟练的；极好的 n.俏皮话；漂亮东西

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niggle

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worry unnecessarily or excessively v.过分为琐事操心；拘泥小节；惹恼 n.小牢骚；无法摆脱的烦恼；轻微疼痛

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nimble

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moving quickly and lightly adj.敏捷的；伶俐的；机敏的

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nip

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sever or remove by pinching v.夹；咬；捏；剪断；冻伤；阻止；偷；快速行动 v.小饮 n.捏；夹；咬；寒冷 n.少量；小口（尤指烈酒）

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noose

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a loop formed in a cord or rope by means of a slipknot n.套索；陷阱 v.用套索捕捉；使落入圈套

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nostrum

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patent medicine whose efficacy is questionable n.秘方；骗人特效药；万灵药；妙策

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nucleate

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having a nucleus or occurring in the nucleus v.(使)成核；(使)集结 adj.有核的

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nugatory

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of no real value adj.无价值的；无效的；无关紧要的

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numinous

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of or relating to or characteristic of a spirit adj.精神上的；神圣的；神秘的

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numismatist

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a collector and student of money n.钱币奖章收藏家；钱币学家

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obeisance

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bending the head or body in reverence or submission n.鞠躬；敬礼；敬重

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obloquy

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a false accusation of an offense n.漫骂；叱骂；毁谤

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obverse

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the more conspicuous of two alternatives or cases or sides n.（货币或奖章的）正面；较明显的一面；对应面 adj.正面的；对应面的

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occlude

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block passage through v.使闭塞；封闭；(牙齿)咬合

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occult

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supernatural forces and events and beings collectively adj.不可思议的；神秘的；超自然的 n.神秘学

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ocular

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of or relating to or resembling the eye adj.眼睛的；视觉的；目击的 n.目镜

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ode

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a lyric poem with complex stanza forms n.颂诗；赋

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odoriferous

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emitting an odor adj.有香味的；芳香的；臭的；令人反感的

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offish

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lacking cordiality; unfriendly adj.冷淡的；疏远的

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ogle

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look at with amorous intentions v.抛媚眼 n.眉目传情

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ointment

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toiletry consisting of any of various substances in the form of a thick liquid that have a soothing and moisturizing effect when applied to the skin n.药膏；油膏；软膏

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oleaginous

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containing an unusual amount of grease or oil adj.含油的；油腻的

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olfactory

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of or relating to the sense of smell adj.嗅觉的

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omnipresent

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existing everywhere at once adj.无处不在的

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omnivorous

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feeding on both plants and animals adj.杂食的；涉猎广泛的

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onslaught

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an offensive against an enemy n.猛攻；攻击；抨击

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onus

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an onerous or difficult concern n.负担；义务；耻辱

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ooze

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pass gradually or leak or as if through small openings v.（使）渗出；泄漏；流露 n.软泥；渗出物

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opine

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express one’s view openly and without fear or hesitation v.认为；想

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oracle

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a shrine where a prophetic god is consulted n.神谕；神谕处；传达神谕的人；能提供可靠意见的人

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oratory

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addressing an audience formally n.讲演术；演说；祈祷室；小礼拜堂 Oratory. n.（天主教）奥拉托利会

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orchard

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garden consisting of a small cultivated wood n.果园

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ordain

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invest with ministerial or priestly authority vt.任命；授以圣职；命令；注定 vi.颁发命令

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ornate

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marked by complexity and richness of detail adj.华丽的；装饰的

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ornery

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having a difficult and contrary disposition adj.脾气坏的；故意刁难的

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orotund

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ostentatiously lofty in style adj.(声音)宏亮的；(文风)夸大的

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osmosis

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diffusion of molecules through a semipermeable membrane n.渗透；渗透性；潜移默化

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osseous

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composed of or containing bone adj.骨的；多骨的

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ostensible

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appearing as such but not necessarily so adj.表面的；假装的

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ostracism

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the act of excluding someone from society by general consent n.流放；放逐；排斥

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other-directed

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adj.受人支配的；缺少自主性的

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otiose

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serving no useful purpose; having no excuse for being adj.没有用的；不必要的；多余的

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outfox

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beat through cleverness and wit vt.以机智胜过

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overflow

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flow or run over (a limit or brim) v.泛滥；溢出；充满；洋溢 n.泛滥；溢值；剩出

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overhaul

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make repairs, renovations, revisions or adjustments to vt.翻修；仔细检查；革新；赶上 n.彻底检查；全面检修

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overreach

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fail by aiming too high or trying too hard v.做事过头；（靠狡诈）取胜；（伸得过长而）超出 v.做得过头；伸得过远；夸大；行骗 n.马后蹄踢前蹄

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overriding

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having superior power and influence adj.最主要的

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oversee

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watch and direct vt.监督；监管；监视

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oversight

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an unintentional omission from failure to notice something n.疏忽；失察；监管；看管

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overture

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orchestral music at the beginning of an opera or oratorio n.提议；提案；主动表示；序曲 v.提议；建议

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overweening

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presumptuously arrogant adj.自负的；过分的

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oxidize

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enter into a combination with oxygen v.氧化；生锈

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pagan

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a person following a polytheistic or pre-Christian religion n.异教徒；无宗教信仰者 adj.异教的；异教徒的；无宗教信仰的

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painstaking

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characterized by extreme care and great effort adj.辛苦的；勤勉的；十分小心的 n.辛苦；苦心；工夫

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palate

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the surface of the mouth separating oral and nasal cavities n.上颚；味觉；口味

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palatial

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relating to a large and stately mansion adj.宫殿般的；宏伟的

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palaver

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loud and confused and empty talk v.空谈；奉承 n.谈判；空谈；奉承

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pall

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burial garment in which a corpse is wrapped n.遮盖物；幕；棺罩 v.变得平淡乏味；感到腻烦；覆盖；盖上棺罩

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palliate

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lessen or to try to lessen the seriousness or extent of vt.减轻；缓和；辩解

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palliative

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moderating pain or sorrow by making it easier to bear adj.减轻的；缓和的；治标的 n.缓和剂

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pan

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shallow container made of metal n.平底锅；盘子；盘状物；淘盘；脸；严厉批评 v.严厉批评；（用淘盘）淘金

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pander

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arrange for sexual partners for others v.迎合；拉皮条 n.拉皮条者

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pane

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sheet glass cut in shapes for windows or doors n.窗玻璃；方框；方格 v.嵌窗玻璃

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pang

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a sudden sharp feeling n.（肉体上的）剧痛；（精神上的）悲痛；苦闷 v.使剧痛

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parch

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cause to wither from exposure to heat v.烘；烤干；炙烤

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pare

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strip the skin off v.削减；剥或削（某物）的皮；修剪（某物）边缘

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parley

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a negotiation between enemies n.会谈；谈判 v.会谈；谈判

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parlous

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fraught with danger adj.危险的；靠不住的；狡猾的 adv.非常地；极度地

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parochial

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relating to or supported by or located in a parish adj.地方性的；狭隘的；教区的

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parry

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impede the movement of v.挡开武器或打击；挡开；回避 n.挡开；回避

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parturition

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the process of giving birth n.生产；分娩

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passe

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out of fashion adj.过时的；已过盛年的

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pastoral

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devoted to raising sheep or cattle adj.田园的；宁静的；牧人的；牧师的 n.田园诗；牧歌；牧函

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pauper

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a person who is very poor n.乞丐；贫民；穷人

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pavid

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adj.害怕的；胆小的

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pawn

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an article deposited as security n. 典当； 抵押物； 人质； (国际象棋中)卒 vt. 典当； 以 … 为担保

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peachy

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very good adj.桃似的；桃色的；出色的

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peak

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a V shape n.尖端；山顶；顶峰 v.达到顶峰；使处于顶点 vi.消瘦

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peckish

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somewhat hungry adj.饿的；易怒的

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peculate

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appropriate fraudulently to one’s own use vt.挪用（尤指公款）；盗领（钱财）

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pedagogy

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the profession of a teacher n.教育学；教授法；教育

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peddle

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sell or offer for sale from place to place v.兜售；(沿街)叫卖；散播

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pedestal

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an architectural support or base n.基架；底座；受人尊敬的地位 vt.搁在台上；颂扬

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peery

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好奇的, 怀疑的

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pell-mell

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in a wild or reckless manner adv.乱七八糟地；混乱地 adj.杂乱的；混乱的 n.乱七八糟；混乱；杂乱

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pelt

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the dressed hairy coat of a mammal n.皮毛；投掷；疾行 v.剥去皮毛；（连续）投掷；猛落；大步走

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penance

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voluntary self-punishment in order to atone for something n.自我惩罚；忏悔；赎罪 v.使忏悔

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pendent

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an adornment that hangs from a piece of jewelry adj.下垂的；悬而未决的 =pendant.

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pendulous

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having branches or flower heads that bend downward adj.下垂的；摇摆的；摇摆不定的

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pendulum

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an apparatus in which an object is mounted to swing freely n.摆锤；钟摆；摇摆不定

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penury

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a state of extreme poverty or destitution n.贫穷；拮据

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perambulate

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make an official inspection on foot of vt.巡行；巡视 vi.漫步

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percolate

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cause to pass through a permeable substance v.过滤；渗透；浸透

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peremptory

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putting an end to all debate or action adj.专横的；不容反抗的；强制的

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peril

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a state of danger involving risk n.危险；冒险 vt.冒险

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periphrastic

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roundabout and unnecessarily wordy adj.迂回曲折的；[语]迂说法的

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perish

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pass from physical life vi.毁灭；消失；腐烂 vt.毁灭；使死亡

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perishing

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adj.严寒的；不耐烦的 动词perish的现在分词形式.

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perjure

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knowingly tell an untruth in a legal court and render oneself guilty of perjury vt.发伪誓；作伪证

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perk

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an incidental benefit awarded for certain types of employment (especially if it is regarded as a right) v.（使）振作；打扮；竖起 vi.滤煮 n.额外津贴；特权；利益

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perky

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characterized by liveliness and lightheartedness adj.活泼的；得意洋洋的

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persnickety

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characterized by excessive attention to trivial details adj.势利的；挑剔的

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pertain

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be relevant to vi.关于；从属；适合

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perverse

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deviating from what is considered moral or right or proper adj.任性的；固执错误的；故意作对的；有悖常理的

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pervious

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admitting of passage or entrance adj.可渗透的；能接受的；能理解的

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pester

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annoy persistently v.纠缠；使苦恼

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pestilent

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likely to spread and cause an epidemic disease adj.致死的；有害的；传染的；讨厌的

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pestle

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a hand tool for grinding and mixing substances in a mortar n.杵；乳钵槌

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pettish

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easily irritated or annoyed adj.易怒的；使性子的

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Pharisaic

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adj.法利赛人的；伪善的

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philately

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the collection and study of postage stamps n.集邮

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philology

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the humanistic study of language and literature n.语言学；文献学

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picayunish

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n.西班牙小币；不值钱东西 adj.不值钱的；无聊的

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piddle

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waste time; spend one’s time idly or inefficiently v.做无聊事；浪费时间；撒尿

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piddling

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(informal) small and of little importance adj.无用的；琐屑的

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piecemeal

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one thing at a time adj.零碎的；逐渐的 adv.逐个地；零碎地

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pilfer

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make off with belongings of others v.盗；偷；窃

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pillage

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steal goods; take as spoils n.掠夺；抢劫；掠夺物 v.掠夺；抢劫

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pique

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a sudden outburst of anger n.生气；愤怒 v.伤害 … 自尊心；激怒；产生

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pirouette

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a rapid spin of the body n.(舞蹈)脚尖立地的旋转 vi.用脚尖旋转

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piscatorial

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relating to or characteristic of the activity of fishing adj.渔业的；渔民的

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piteous

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deserving or inciting a feeling of sympathy and sorrow adj.哀怨的；可怜的；凄惨的

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pith

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spongelike central cylinder of the stems of flowering plants n.（木）髓；精髓；要旨 v.去髓；破坏脊髓；杀死；瘫痪

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pithiness

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terseness and economy in writing and speaking achieved by expressing a great deal in just a few words n.有力；简洁

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pitiless

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without mercy or sympathy adj.无情的；冷酷的；无怜悯心的

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placard

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a sign posted in a public place as an advertisement n.招贴；海报；标语牌 v.张贴布告；公布某事

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plait

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a hairdo formed by braiding or twisting the hair n.辫子；皱褶 v.编辫子；编制；打褶

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Q

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plank

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a stout length of sawn timber n.厚板；支撑物；政纲条目 vt.铺板；用力放下；立即付钱

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plaster

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a mixture of lime or gypsum with sand and water n.石膏；灰泥；膏药 v.涂以灰泥；敷以膏药；使 … 平

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Platonic

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of or relating to or characteristic of Plato or his philosophy adj.柏拉图哲学的；柏拉图主义的；理想的；不切实际的

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plaudit

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enthusiastic approval n.赞美；喝彩

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plenary

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full in all respects adj.充分的；完全的；全体出席的 n.全体会议

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pleonastic

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repetition of same sense in different words adj.啰嗦的；冗言的

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plummet

A

drop sharply n.铅锤；铅垂线 vi.垂直落下；暴跌

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plunder

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steal goods; take as spoils v.掠夺；抢劫 n.抢夺；掠夺品；赃物；战利品

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poach

A

hunt illegally vt.(侵入他人地界)偷猎(或捕鱼)；水煮；侵占；挖走

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pod

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the vessel that contains the seeds of a plant n.豆荚；分离舱 n.(海豹或鲸等的)一群 v.剥掉(豆荚)

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podiatrist

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a specialist in care for the feet n.脚病医生

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polemic

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a controversy, especially over a belief or dogma n.慷慨陈词；辩论法；争辩术 adj.争论的

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polemical

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of or involving dispute or controversy adj.辩论的；争论的；争议的 =polemic.

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pollster

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someone who conducts surveys of public opinion n.民意测验者

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polymath

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a person of great and varied learning n.博学的人 adj.知识广博的

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ponder

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reflect deeply on a subject v.沉思；考虑

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pontifical

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proceeding from or ordered by or subject to a pope adj.自以为是的；武断的；教皇的；大祭司的 n.主教于祭典所用的书；主教的祭服

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poohed

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adj.疲倦的

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portentous

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of momentous or ominous significance adj.前兆的；不吉的；可怕的；煞有介事的；自命不凡的

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postiche

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something that is a counterfeit; not what it seems to be n.伪造品；假发 adj.伪造的；多余的

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potation

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the act of drinking (especially an alcoholic drink) n.畅饮；饮料

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potboiler

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a literary composition of poor quality that was written quickly to make money (to boil the pot) n.为混饭吃而粗制滥造的文艺作品；粗制作品作家(或画家)

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potentiate

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increase the effect of or act synergistically with vt.赋与力量；加强

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Q

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pother

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an excited state of agitation n.烦恼；喧闹；弥漫的尘土（烟雾等） v.（使）烦恼；（使）喧闹

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Q

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pouch

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a small or medium size container for holding or carrying things n.小袋；小包；囊状袋 vt.装 … 入袋中；用袋运输 vi.用袋送信件

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Q

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pound

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16 ounces avoirdupois n.磅；英镑 n.（汽车）扣押所；宠物收留所 vt.捣碎；敲打；连续猛击 vi.咚咚地走；怦怦地响

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prance

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to walk with a lofty proud gait, often to impress others v.腾跃；欢跃；昂首阔步 n.(马)后足立地腾跃；昂首阔步

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prate

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speak about unimportant matters rapidly and incessantly v.唠唠叨叨的讲；闲聊 n.唠叨；多嘴；无聊话

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preamble

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a preliminary introduction to a statute or constitution n.前文；序文；前言

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precept

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rule of personal conduct n.道德箴言；规则；训诫

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precocious

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characterized by exceptionally early development adj.早熟的

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Q

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predilection

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a predisposition in favor of something n.偏好；袒护

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Q

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preen

A

clean with one’s bill v.整理羽毛；精心打扮；沾沾自喜

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Q

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prefigure

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imagine or consider beforehand v.预示；预想

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prehensile

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adapted for grasping especially by wrapping around an object adj.(动物的尾足等)适于抓握的；有理解力的；贪婪的

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prelude

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something that introduces what follows n. 序幕； 前奏； 预兆 vi. 成为 … 的前奏（开头）

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preponderant

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having superior power and influence adj.占优势的；主要的；压倒性的

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preposterous

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inviting ridicule adj.荒谬的；可笑的

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Q

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prescience

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the power to foresee the future n.预知；先见

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presentiment

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a feeling of evil to come n.预感

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preside

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act as executive officer v.主持；任主席；统辖

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presupposition

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the act of presupposing n.预先假定；臆测

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Q

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pretension

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the advancing of a claim n.声称；自命；要求；自负；狂妄；炫耀

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Q

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pretext

A

something serving to conceal plans n.借口 v.以…为借口

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Q

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prey

A

animal hunted or caught for food n.牺牲者；被掠食者，猎物 vi.掠夺；捕食；使 … 苦恼

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proceeds

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the income or profit arising from a transaction n.收益 动词proceed的第三人称一般现在时形式.

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procession

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the act of moving forward, as toward a goal n.队伍；行列 v.列队行进

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procrustean

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adj.强求一致的

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profane

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grossly irreverent toward what is held to be sacred adj.亵渎的；不敬神的；世俗的 v.亵渎；玷污

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proffer

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present for acceptance or rejection v.提供；提出 n.提供；提议；提供物

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profiteer

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someone who makes excessive revenues over outlays v.牟取暴利 n.获暴利的人；奸商

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progenitor

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an ancestor in the direct line n.祖先；先驱

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progeny

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the immediate descendants of a person n.子孙；结果

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prognosis

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a prediction of the course of a disease n.预断病情；预后；预测

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prognosticate

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make a prediction about; tell in advance vt.预知；预言；预测

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projectile

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a weapon that is forcibly thrown or projected at a target n.发射体；抛射物（尤指子弹、炮弹） adj.发射的；向前开进的；〈动物学〉（触角）可伸出的

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promenade

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a leisurely walk, usually in some public place n.散步；散步场所；队列前进；方块舞 v.漫步；（舞蹈中的）队列前进

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promissory

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relating to a verbal commitment by one person to another adj.[商]约定支付的

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Q

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prompt

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according to schedule or without delay adj.迅速的；敏捷的；立刻的 vt.激起；促进；推动；提示 vi.提示 n.提示；提示的内容 n.[商]付款期限

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prong

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a pointed projection n.叉状物；尖齿；分支；(进攻、论点等的)方面 v.刺；贯穿；翻掘

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prop

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a support placed beneath or against something to keep it from shaking or falling n.支柱；支持者；倚靠人 n.道具 n.螺旋桨；推进器 v.支撑；维持

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propulsion

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the act of moving forward n.推进；推进力

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prorogue

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adjourn by royal prerogative v.休会；延期；必会

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Q

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protagonist

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the principal character in a work of fiction n.主角；支持者

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Protean

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adj.千变万化的；变化不定的

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protocol

A

forms of ceremony and etiquette observed by diplomats n.外交礼仪；草案；协议；规章制度；【医】记录；科学实验报告

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provenance

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where something originated or was nurtured n.出处；起源

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proverbially

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in the manner of something that has become a byword adv.无人不知地；谚语地

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Q

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providential

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peculiarly fortunate or appropriate adj.幸运的；神助的

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prowl

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move about in or as if in a predatory manner v.潜行以觅食；窥伺；逡巡于 n.潜行；徘徊；悄悄踱步

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puffery

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a flattering commendation n.极力吹捧；夸大宣传

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puissant

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powerful adj.强有力的；强盛的；有权力的

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pulchritude

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physical beauty, especially of a woman n.美丽

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pullet

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young hen usually less than a year old n.小母鸡；[美俚]小姑娘

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pullulate

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produce buds, branches, or germinate vi.繁殖；剧增

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pulpit

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a platform raised to give prominence to the person on it n.讲道坛

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punctilious

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marked by precise accordance with details adj.精密细心的；一丝不苟的；谨小慎微的

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purgatory

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a temporary state of the dead in Roman Catholic theology n.灵魂的净化；涤罪；炼狱 adj.涤罪的

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purge

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rid of impurities n.整肃；清除；泻药；净化 v.净化；清除；清洗

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purloin

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make off with belongings of others vt.偷窃

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purse

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a container used for carrying money and small personal items n.钱包；小钱袋；(获奖)奖金 vt.皱起；放进钱包

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purvey

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supply with provisions v.供给；供应

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