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58 Cards in this Set
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conduct
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1. (vtr) 输送，传输. 2. (vtr) 当指挥. Hint: 乐队 3. (n) 行为，举止 1. (n.) The manner in which a person behaves, esp. on a particular occasion or in a particular context. Example: the conduct of the police during the riot(暴乱) 2. (n.) The action or manner of managing an activity or organization. Example: his conduct of the campaign 3. (Verb) Organize and carry out. Example: in the second trial he conducted his own defense
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distinguish
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区别 辨认 . (Verb) Recognize or treat (someone or something) as different. Example: the child is perfectly capable of distinguishing reality from fantasy 2. (Verb) Perceive or point out a difference. Example: bees are unable to distinguish between red, black, and various grays
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remarkable
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1. (adj) 引人注目的. 2. (adj) 非凡的，出色的. Hint: 人 3. (adj) 非凡的，异常的. 1. (adj.) Worthy of attention; striking. Example: a remarkable coincidence
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horoscope
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1. (n) 星象算命，占星术. 1. (n.) A forecast of a person's future, typically including a delineation of character and circumstances, based on the relative positions of the stars and planets at the time of that person's birth. 2. (n.) A short forecast for people born under a particular sign, esp. as published in a newspaper or magazine.
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weasel
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1. (n) 鼬鼠，黄鼠狼. 1. (n.) A small, slender, carnivorous mammal related to, but generally smaller than, the stoat. 2. (n.) A deceitful or treacherous person. 3. (Verb) Achieve something by use of cunning or deceit. Example: she suspects me of trying to weasel my way into his affections
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recession
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1. (n) 衰退期，萎缩期，不景气的时期. Hint: 经济 2. (n) 后退，退回，退后，撤退. 1. (n.) A period of temporary economic decline during which trade and industrial activity are reduced, generally identified by a fall in GDP in two successive quarters. 2. (n.) The action of receding; motion away from an observer.
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bowel
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肠；内部 1. (n.) The part of the alimentary canal below the stomach; the intestine. 2. (n.) The parts deep inside something large. Example: the train picks up speed for its final plunge into the subterranean bowels of Manhattan
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pavement
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路面 人行道 铺石 铺路材料 1. (n.) Any paved area or surface. 2. (n.) The hard surface of a road or street.
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handicapped
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残废的 有生理缺陷的 1. (adj.) Having a condition that markedly restricts one's ability to function physically, mentally, or socially. Example: a special school for handicapped children
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slammer
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(n) 监牢，监狱， 1. (n.) Prison. 2. (n.) A person who deliberately collides with others when slam-dancing.
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resort
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(度假)胜地；手段；凭借 1. (n.) A place that is a popular destination for vacations or recreation, or which is frequented for a particular purpose. Example: a seaside resort 2. (n.) The tendency of a place to be frequented by many people. Example: places of public resort 3. (Verb) Turn to and adopt (a strategy or course of action, esp. a disagreeable or undesirable one) so as to resolve a difficult situation. Example: the duke was prepared to resort to force if negotiation failed
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devious
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迂回的；弯曲的 1. (adj.) Showing a skillful use of underhanded tactics to achieve goals. Example: he's as devious as a politician needs to be 2. (adj.) (of a route or journey) Longer and less direct than the most straightforward way. Example: they arrived at the town by a devious route
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liberate
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1. (vtr) 释放，放出. 2. (vtr) 解放. 1. (Verb) Set (someone) free from a situation, esp. imprisonment or slavery, in which their liberty is severely restricted. Example: the serfs had been liberated 2. (Verb) Free (a country, city, or people) from enemy occupation. Example: twelve months earlier Paris had been liberated
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eligible
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1. (adj) 合格的，有资格的. 2. (adj) 条件优的. Hint: 择偶 1. (adj.) Having the right to do or obtain something; satisfying the appropriate conditions. Example: customers who are eligible for discounts 2. (adj.) (of a person) Desirable or suitable as a partner in marriage. Example: the world's most eligible bachelor
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merchandise
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1. (n) 商品 货物. 1. (n.) Goods to be bought and sold. Example: stores that offered an astonishing range of merchandise 2. (n.) Products used to promote a particular movie, popular music group, etc., or linked to a particular fictional(虚构的) character; merchandising.3. (Verb) Promote the sale of (goods), esp. by their presentation in retail outlets（经销店）. Example: a new breakfast food can easily be merchandised
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riveting
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1. (adj.) Completely engrossing; compelling. Example: the book is a riveting account of the legendary freedom fighter
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gibberish
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1. (n) 胡言乱语，无意义的话. 1. (n.) Unintelligible or meaningless speech or writing; nonsense. Example: he talks gibberish
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cardio
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心动加速中枢
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loathe
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1. (vtr) 怨恨，愤恨，对…感到气愤. Hint: 针对人 1. (Verb) Feel intense dislike or disgust for. Example: she loathed him on sight
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cozy
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1. (adj) 灵活的，柔软的. Hint: 身体 2. (adj) 敏捷的. Hint: 头脑 3. (vi) （运动等前）做准备活动, 活动肢体. 1. (adj.) Giving a feeling of comfort, warmth, and relaxation. Example: a cozy cabin tucked away in the trees 2. (adj.) (of a relationship or conversation) Intimate and relaxed. . (n.) A cover to keep a teapot hot. 4. (Verb) Impart a feeling or quality of comfort to (something). Example: the wood stove really cozies up the house
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grill
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烤架 烧烤(食物) 1. (n.) A metal framework used for cooking food over an open fire; a gridiron（烤架）. 2. (n.) A portable device for cooking outdoors, consisting of such a framework placed over charcoal or gas fuel. 3. (Verb) Cook (something) using a grill. Example: grill the trout（鳟鱼） for about five minutes
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sugarcoat
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1. (vtr) 给…裹上糖衣，美化，使（不愉快的事情）变得容易接受. Hint: 比喻. 1. (Verb) Coat (an item of food) with sugar. Example: sugarcoated almonds 2. (Verb) Make superficially attractive or acceptable. Example: you won't see him sugarcoat the truth
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refocus
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1. (vi) 重新聚焦. Hint: 本义 2. (vi) 重新集中， Hint: 比喻 3. (vtr) 重新调整（相机的）焦距. Hint: 本义 1. (Verb) Adjust the focus of (a lens or one's eyes). 2. (Verb) Focus (attention or resources) on something new or different. Example: refocus attention on yourself through repeating your main points
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tug
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1. (vtr) 用力拉，用力拖，用力拽. 2. (n) 拉扯，拖，拽. 1. (Verb) Pull (something) hard or suddenly. Example: she tugged off her boots 2. (n.) A hard or sudden pull. Example: another tug and it came loose
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callused
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1. (n) 茧疤 老茧. 皮肤上的 2. (vi) 形成老茧 (adj.) (of a part of the body) Having an area of hardened skin. Example: a callused palm
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fatigue
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1. (n) 疲劳，疲惫，疲乏. Hint: 生理 2. (n) 疲惫，倦怠，厌倦. Hint: 心理 3. (n) 疲劳. Hint: 材料等 4. (npl) 作战军服，作战服. 1. (n.) Extreme tiredness, typically resulting from mental or physical exertion or illness. Example: he was nearly dead with fatigue 2. (n.) A reduction in the efficiency of a muscle or organ after prolonged（持续很久的） activity.3. (Verb) Cause (someone) to feel tired or exhausted. Example: they were fatigued by their journey
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memorabilia
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值得纪念的事物；大事记 1. (Noun (plural)) Objects kept or collected because of their historical interest, esp. those associated with memorable people or events. Example: World Series memorabilia 2. Memorable or noteworthy things.
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disdain
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1. (n) 鄙视 轻蔑 (vtr) 蔑视 (vtr) 不屑. (n.) The feeling that someone or something is unworthy of one's consideration or respect; contempt. Example: her upper lip curled in disdain (Verb) Consider to be unworthy of one's consideration. Example: gamblers disdain four-horse races
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composure
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1. (n) 沉着 镇静. (n.) The state or feeling of being calm and in control of oneself. Example: she was struggling to regain her composure
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perceptive
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1. (adj)敏感的 . 1. (adj.) Having or showing sensitive insight. Example: an extraordinarily perceptive account of their relationship
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nimble
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敏捷的 1. (adj.) Quick and light in movement or action; agile. Example: with a deft motion of her nimble fingers 2. (adj.) (of the mind) Quick to comprehend. Example: she is well-read and intellectually nimble
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awning
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1. (n) 篷，顶篷，遮雨蓬，遮阳篷. Hint: 欧式饭店门前拱形篷 1. (n.) A sheet of canvas or other material stretched on a frame and used to keep the sun or rain off a storefront, window, doorway, or deck.
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smudge
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污点 渍痕 (n.) A blurred or smeared mark on the surface of something. Example: a smudge of blood on the floor (n.) An indistinct or blurred view or image. Example: the low smudge of hills on the horizon (Verb) Cause (something) to become messily smeared by rubbing it. Example: she dabbed her eyes, careful not to smudge her makeup (n.) A smoky outdoor fire that is lit to keep off insects or protect plants against frost.
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preoccupy
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1. (vtr) 挂牵，念念不忘. 2. (vtr) 使…全神贯注，使…着迷，迷住…. 1. (Verb) (of a matter or subject) Dominate or engross（使全神贯注） the mind of (someone) to the exclusion of other thoughts. Example: his mother was preoccupied with paying the bills
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crumple
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1. (vi) 起皱. 2. (vtr) 使起皱，把…弄皱. 4. (vi) 难过地皱起. Hint: 脸 5. (vi) 崩溃，垮掉. 1. (Verb) Crush (something, typically paper or cloth) so that it becomes creased and wrinkled. Example: he crumpled up the paper bag 2. (Verb) Become bent, crooked, or creased. Example: they heard the jetliner（大型喷气式客机） crumple moments before it crashed 3. (n.) A crushed fold, crease, or wrinkle.
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conjure
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1. (vtr) 变出. Hint: 比喻，像变魔术一般拿出 2. (vi) 变魔术，变戏法. 3. (vtr) 使出现在脑海，使想起. Hint: 比喻 4. (vtr) 用魔法变出.
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clench
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1. (vtr) 捏住，握紧，抓紧，攥紧. 2. (vi) 胜券在握. Hint: 遥遥领先 3. (vtr) 使收紧，使绷紧. Hint: 肌肉 1. (Verb) (with reference to the fingers or hand) Close into a tight ball, esp. when feeling extreme anger. Example: she clenched her fists, struggling for control 2. (Verb) (with reference to the teeth) Press or be pressed tightly together, esp. with anger or determination or so as to suppress a strong emotion. Example: her teeth clenched in anger 3. (n.) A contraction or tightening of part of the body. Example: she saw the anger rise, saw the clench of his fists
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hunch
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预感；肉峰 V 弯腰驼背 1. (Verb) Raise (one's shoulders) and bend the top of one's body forward. Example: he thrust his hands in his pockets, hunching his shoulders 2. (Verb) Bend one's body into a huddled position. Example: I hunched up as small as I could 3. (n.) A feeling or guess based on intuition rather than known facts. Example: she was acting on a hunch
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obligatory
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1. (adj) 义务的，必须的，强制性的. 1. (adj.) Required by a legal, moral, or other rule; compulsory. Example: use of seat belts in cars is now obligatory 2. (adj.) So customary or routine as to be expected of everyone or on every occasion. Example: after the obligatory preamble（前文 序言） on the weather he got down to business
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suppressant
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(n) 抑制剂. Hint: 药物 (n.) A drug or other substance that acts to suppress or restrain something. Example: an appetite suppressant
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caked
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块状物 1. (Verb) (of a thick or sticky substance that hardens when dry) Cover and become encrusted on (the surface of an object). Example: a pair of boots caked with mud 2. (Verb) (of a thick or sticky substance) Dry or harden into a solid mass. Example: the blood under his nose was beginning to cake
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stale
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不新鲜的 陈腐的 1. (adj.) (of food) No longer fresh and pleasant to eat; hard, musty, or dry. Example: stale bread 2. (adj.) No longer new and interesting or exciting. Example: their marriage had gone stale 3. (Verb) Make or become stale. 4. (Verb) (of an animal, esp. a horse) Urinate.
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prominent
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1. (adj.) Important; famous. Example: she was a prominent member of the city council 2. (adj.) Projecting from something; protuberant. Example: a man with big, prominent eyes like a lobster's
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acquaintance
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1. (n.) A person's knowledge or experience of something. Example: the students had little acquaintance with the language 2. (n.) One's slight knowledge of or friendship with someone. Example: I renewed my acquaintance with Herbert
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Daisy
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雏菊 菊科植物
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turquoise
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绿松石 青绿色
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crevice
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(岩石、墙等)裂缝
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riveting
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adj.动听的；令人着迷的
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limber
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柔软的；灵活的
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traction
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拽；牵引；牵引力
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surge
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汹涌；波涛；猛增
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wince
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畏缩；战栗；退避
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lapse
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过失；流逝；间隔
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unperturbed
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adj.未受到搅乱的；镇定的
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vendor
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自动售货机；小贩；卖方；供货商
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disorient
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vt. 使 ... 失去方向感； 使 ... 迷惑
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doodle
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乱写；乱画；信手涂鸦
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contagious
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adj 传染性的；感染性的
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