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splash
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a sound made by something striking or falling into liquid. 溅泼（声）
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trudged
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walk slowly and with heavy steps, typically because of exhaustion or harsh conditions. 缓慢或吃力地走
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disconsolate
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without consolation or comfort; unhappy 忧郁的；郁郁不乐的
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bleary
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(of the eyes) unfocused or filmy from sleep or tiredness. 眼睛模糊的 朦胧的
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fret
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be constantly or visibly worried or anxious (使)烦恼 (使)焦急
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upcoming
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forthcoming; about to happen. 即将来临的
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volume
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a book forming part of a work or series. 卷 体积
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set aside
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the policy of taking land out of production to reduce crop surpluses. 留出；拨出；拒绝
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woefully
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in an unfortunate or deplorable manner; 悲伤地 不幸地
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elaborate
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involving many carefully arranged parts or details; detailed and complicated in design and planning. 详尽的 复杂的
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burgundy
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a deep red color like that of burgundy wine 紫红色
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deliberately
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consciously and intentionally; on purpose. 故意地
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fuddled
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醉的；混乱的
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mead
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an alcoholic drink of fermented honey and water. 蜂蜜酒
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artless
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1.without guile or deception 2.without effort or pretentiousness; natural and simple.单纯自然的 不造作的 质朴的
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discreetly
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prudently and with wise self-restraint; 谨慎地 小心地
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nutmeg
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the hard, aromatic, almost spherical seed of a tropical tree. 肉豆寇；肉豆寇种子中的核仁
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spigot
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a small peg or plug, esp. for insertion into the vent of a cask 栓 嘴 饮水的地方
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unravel
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undo (twisted, knitted, or woven threads) 解开 阐明 破坏(计划、安排等)
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traumatized
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subject to lasting shock as a result of an emotionally disturbing experience or physical injury. 受到创伤的
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gritty
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containing or covered with grit. 勇敢的
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reveling
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making interesting or significant information known, esp. about a person's attitude or character. 狂欢作乐 陶醉
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pouch
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a small bag or other flexible receptacle, typically carried in a pocket or attached to a belt. 小袋 小包 囊状袋
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abnormally
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in an abnormal manner异常地 例外地 不规则地
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flicker
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(of light or a source of light) shine unsteadily; vary rapidly in brightness.闪烁 闪光
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linen
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cloth woven from flax. 亚麻布
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devoid
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entirely lacking or free from. 全无的 缺乏的
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contingent
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subject to chance. 取决于 不可预知的
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earshot
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the range or distance over which one can hear or be heard 听力所及之范围
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frosting
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无光泽面 a roughened matte finish on otherwise shiny material such as glass or steel.
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profound
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(of a state, quality, or emotion) very great or intense 深奥的 渊博的
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galley
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the kitchen in a ship or aircraft ( 船或飞机的）厨房
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proprietary
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of or relating to an owner or ownership. 专利的 所有权的
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absentmindedly
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in an absentminded or preoccupied manner 精神不集中地
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disarray
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throw (someone or something) into a state of disorganization or untidiness. 弄乱；使混乱
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braced
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make (a structure) stronger or firmer with wood, iron, or other forms of support. 撑牢的；准备的
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earnest
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resulting from or showing sincere and intense conviction 认真的 真诚的
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strap
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fasten or secure in a specified place or position with a strap or seat belt. (用带子)捆扎
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filter
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pass (a liquid, gas, light, or sound) through a device to remove unwanted material. 过滤 渗透
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rational
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based on or in accordance with reason or logic. 合理的 理性的
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transgression
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an act that goes against a law, rule, or code of conduct; an offense. 违反 犯罪 逸出
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interaction
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reciprocal action or influence. 相互作用 相互影响
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muffled
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(of a sound) not loud because of being obstructed in some way; muted (指声音)听不清的；低沉的
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variation
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a change or difference in condition, amount, or level, typically with certain limits.变种 变动
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ingest
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take (food, drink, or another substance) into the body by swallowing or absorbing it. 咽下 摄取
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amok
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behave uncontrollably and disruptively. 疯狂地
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amnesia
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a partial or total loss of memory. 健忘症
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purgative
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strongly laxative in effect. 泻药
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mercury
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the chemical element of atomic number 80, a heavy silvery-white metal that is liquid at ordinary temperatures.水银
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clenched
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(with reference to the fingers or hand) close into a tight ball, esp. when feeling extreme anger.紧握的
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graciously
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in a gracious or graceful manner; 仁慈地
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cornerstone
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a stone that forms the base of a corner of a building, joining two walls. 隅石
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ravage
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cause severe and extensive damage to.毁坏 破坏 掠夺
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rummage
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search unsystematically and untidily through a mass or receptacle 到处翻寻 搜出 检查
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inhibition
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a feeling that makes one self-conscious and unable to act in a relaxed and natural way. 拘谨 禁止 阻止 抑制
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octave
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a series of eight notes occupying the interval between (and including) two notes, one having twice or half the frequency of vibration of the other.八音度 倍频程
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