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Curb |
V. 控制,限制 |
The government should act to curb tax evasion. |
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Parody |
V. 滑稽模仿 |
Parody the national anthem will soon be a criminal offence . |
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Malicious |
Adj. 惡意的,意在傷人的 |
Malicious wounding |
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Derogatory |
Adj. 貶低的,詆毀的 |
Malicious revision to the lyrics or derogatory performances may also be punished under the proposed legislation. |
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Solemn |
Adj. 莊嚴的,嚴肅的 |
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Sentiment |
N. 觀點,情緒 |
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Patriotism |
N. 愛國主義 |
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Provision |
N. 提供,規定 |
The penalty provisions in the national law can be adapted to fit the Hong Kong legal system. |
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Hurl |
V. (憤怒地) 拋,扔 |
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Pluck |
V. 拔,使脫穎而出,使脫離險境 |
The last passenger were plucked from the ship just seconds before it sank. |
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Perilous |
Adj. 非常危險的 |
Four firefighters used their raincoats as a makeshift tent to keep two stranded hikers alive during a perilous rescue mission. |
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Entail |
V. 牽涉,使必要 |
Such a large investment inevitably entails some risk. |
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Reinforcement |
N. 增強,增援部隊 |
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Jeopardize |
V. 使處於危險,危及 |
The selfish acts of the hikers jeopardize the safety of five service personnel. |
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Mandatory |
Adj. 強制的,法定的 |
The minister is calling for mandatory prison sentences for people who assault police officers. |
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Inherent |
Adj. 內在的,固有的 |
There are danger inherent in almost every sport. |
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Mattress |
N. 床褥 |
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Lousy |
Adj. 差勁的 |
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Redemption |
N. 救贖 |
Beyond redemption 無可救藥 |
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Deplorable |
Adj. 極其惡劣的 |
I thought his behaviour was absolutely deployable. |