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brag bragged |
.say something in a boastful manner."he bragged that he was sure of victory"synonyms: boast, crow, show off, swagger, swank, bluster, gloat, blow one's own trumpet |
brag v.吹嘘；自吹自擂adj.第一流的；极好的；〈罕〉活泼的n.勃莱格牌戏（简化的扑克牌戏） |
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formidable |
inspiring fear or respect through being impressively large, powerful, intense, or capable."a formidable opponent" |
formidableadj.可怕的；令人敬畏的；难对付的Web强大的；难以对付的；令人畏惧的 |
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Commentary |
a descriptive spoken account (especially on a broadcast) of an event or performance as it happens."a live commentary on radio"synonyms: narration, description, account, report, review, analysis |
commentaryn.评论；注释；解释；评注Web解说词；实况报道；批评 |
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exquisite |
extremely beautiful and delicate."exquisite, jewel-like portraits"synonyms: beautiful, lovely, elegant, graceful; Moremagnificent, superb, superlative, excellent, wonderful, |
exquisiteadj.精美的；精致的；剧烈的；强烈的n.过分讲究穿戴的人Web精巧的；敏锐的；细腻的 |
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sever |
divide by cutting or slicing, especially suddenly and forcibly."the head was severed from the body"synonyms: cut off, chop off, lop off, hack off, cleave, hew off, shear off, slice off, split; Her frightened family then severed tied with her |
severv.断；切断；断绝；分开Web血腥森林；切断的；分割 |
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Tame |
.(of an animal) not dangerous or frightened of people; domesticated."the fish are so tame you have to push them away"synonyms: domesticated, domestic, not wild, docile, tamed, disciplined, broken, broken-in, trained, not fierce, gentle, mild, used to humans |
tameadj.养驯的；驯服的；平淡无奇的；枯燥乏味的v.驯化；驯服；使易于控制 |
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Chauffeur |
chauffeurv.为某人开车；当司机n.（尤指富人或要人的）司机Web私人司机；汽车司机；贵宾车司机 |
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Spillage |
the action of spilling a liquid, or the fact of a liquid being spilled."packages are sealed to prevent spillage"a quantity of liquid that has spilled or been spilled."be proactive in cleaning up any spillages" |
spillage n.溢出Web泄漏；溢出量；溢出物 |
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saliva |
salivan.唾液Web口水；涎；唾沫 |
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Fork |
forkn.叉；岔路；耙；路的岔口v.分岔；用叉子叉起食物；用叉举起；在路或河道的岔口转弯Web餐叉；前叉；分叉 |
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soap |
soapn.肥皂；香皂；肥皂剧v.涂肥皂；用肥皂擦；〈口〉讨好；谄媚Web简单对象访问协议(Simple Object Access Protocol)；简单对象存取协议 |
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soup |
soupn.汤；羹v.加大马力Web汤类；汤品；汤羹类 |
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undernourished |
adjectivehaving insufficient food or other substances for good health and condition."undernourished children" |
undernourishedadj.营养不良的；缺乏营养的Web营养不足；营养不足的；半饱的 |
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uncouth |
adjective: uncouth1.lacking good manners, refinement, or grace."he is unwashed, uncouth, and drunk most of the time"synonyms: uncivilized, uncultured, uncultivated, unrefined, |
uncouthadj.粗鲁的；无礼的；无教养的Web笨拙的；粗俗的；粗野的 |
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Apprehensive |
apprehensiveadjective: apprehensive1.anxious or fearful that something bad or unpleasant will happen."he felt apprehensive about going home"synonyms: anxious, alarmed, worried, uneasy, nervous, concerned, agitated |
apprehensive adj.忧虑的；担心的；疑惧的；恐惧的Web有理解力的；担忧；忧心忡忡的 |
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Rickety |
(of a structure or piece of equipment) poorly made and likely to collapse."we went carefully up the rickety stairs"synonyms: shaky, unsteady, unsound, |
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Impose Imposing |
grand and impressive in appearance."an imposing 17th-century manor house"synonyms: impressive, striking, arresting, eye-catching, dramatic, spectacular, |
imposev.推行；迫使；强制实行；把…强加于Web征税；利用；欺骗 imposingadj.壮观的；令人印象深刻的v.“impose”的现在分词形式Web壮丽的；堂皇的；雄伟的 |
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Animate |
1.bring to life."Prometheus stole fire from heaven to animate his clay men"2.give (a film or character) the appearance of movement using animation techniques."much-loved characters have been animated in this Franco-Canadian co-production" 1.alive or having life."gods in a wide variety of forms, both animate and inanimate" |
animateadj.有生命的；有活力的；有生气的v.使具活力；使生气勃勃；把…制作成动画片Web安利美特；鼓舞；使有生气 |
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blacked out momentarily |
the cabby had been travelling with a passenger on the ECP when he "blacked out momentarily." |
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Ethiopia |
EthiopiaUS [ˌiθɪ'oʊpɪr]UK [ˌi:θɪ'əʊpɪə]n.埃塞俄比亚(衣索比亚)；【国】埃塞俄比亚Web衣索匹亚；埃塞俄比亚人民革命日；依索 |
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