Vocabulary 08

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a dead battery

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没电的汽车电瓶 (/ˈbæt̮əri/)

I have a dead battery, can you jump my car?我的车子电池没电了, 能不能接电给我?

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endangered species

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濒临灭绝的物种 (/ɪnˈdeɪndʒәr/ /ˈspiʃiz/)

The sea turtle is an endangered species (= it may soon no longer exist)

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on a large scale

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大规模 (/skeɪl/)

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drain (sth)

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to make sth empty or dry by removing all the liquid from it; to become empty or dry in this way
排干; 流干 (/dreɪn/)

Drain and rinse the pasta.
The marshes have been drained.

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drain (sth)

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to make liquid flow away from sth; to flow away 排水 (/dreɪn/)

We had to drain the oil out of the engine.
(figurative) My anger slowly drained away.

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screwdriver

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螺丝刀;螺丝起子 (/ˈskruːdraɪvә(r)/)

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address (sth)

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(formal) to think about a problem or a situation and decide how you are going to deal with it 設法解決;處理;對付 (/әˈdres/)

Your essay does not address the real issues. 你的論文沒有論證實質問題
We must address ourselves to the problem of traffic pollution. 我們必須設法解決交通污染問題。

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interior

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the inside part of sth OPPOSITE exterior内部的 (/ɪnˈtɪriәr/)

the interior of a building/a car

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drain

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a pipe that carries away dirty water or other liquid waste排水沟；排水管; 下水道 (/dreɪn/)

We had to call in a plumber to unblock the drain.
The drains (= the system of pipes) date from the beginning of the century.

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Minnesota

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明尼苏达州 (/ˌminiˈsәutә/)

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Wisconsin

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威斯康星州 (/wisˈkɔnsin/)

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dead

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(of machines or equipment) not working because of a lack of power 不运转的

a dead battery / Suddenly the phone went dead.
The hard disk is dead.

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campaign (against/for)

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a series of planned activities that are intended to achieve a particular social, commercial or political aim (社会,政治)运动,活动 (/kæmˈpeɪn/)

to conduct a campaign
a campaign against ageism in the workplace

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endanger (sb/sth)

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to put sb/sth in a situation in which they could be harmed or damaged 使遭遇危险;危及;危害 (/ɪnˈdeɪndʒәr/)

The health of our children is being endangered by exhaust fumes.
That one mistake seriously endangered the future of the company.

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scale

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the size or extent of sth, especially when compared with sth else规模；比例 (/skeɪl/)

They entertain on a large scale (= they hold expensive parties with a lot of guests).
to achieve economies of scale in production

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dolphin

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海豚 (/ˈdɑːlfɪn/)

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mammal

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哺乳动物 (/ˈmæml/)

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mammalian

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哺乳类动物的 (/mæˈmeɪliәn/)

Ferrets are another mammalian species known to be susceptible to infection. 雪貂是另一种已知易受感染的哺乳类动物物种。

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lit

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点着的 (light 的过去式及过去分词)

a lit cigarette

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light (sth)

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to (make sth) start to burn 点燃

She lit a candle.
The candles were lit.

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light (sth)

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to give light to sth or to a place照亮

The stage was lit by bright spotlights.
well/badly lit streets

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tornado

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(C) 龙卷风 (/tɔːrˈneɪdoʊ/)

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sea mammals

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海洋哺乳动物 (/ˈmæml/)

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medical insurance

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医疗保险 (/ˈmɛdɪkl/ /ɪnˈʃʊrəns/)

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boating trip

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划船旅行 (/ˈboʊtɪŋ/)

What started off as an around-the-world boating trip ended in tragedy on Tuesday. /On a single boating trip Papa hooked nearly two thousand pounds of fish, including “the largest caught on rod and reel in the Atlantic.”

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turn out

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to be present at an event 出席;参加

A vast crowd turned out to watch the procession.
Thousands of people turned out for the funeral...数千人参加了葬礼

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turn out

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(used with an adverb or adjective, or in questions with how) to happen in a particular way; to develop or end in a particular way（以某种方式）发生;最后是；结果是

Despite our worries everything turned out well.
You never know how your children will turn out.

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turn out

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to be discovered to be; to prove to be 结果发现; 证明是

It turned out that she was a friend of my sister.
The house they had offered us turned out to be a tiny apartment.

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turn out

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to point away from the centre

Her toes turn out.

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turn (sth) out

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to switch a light or a source of heat off 关掉,熄灭(电灯,煤气等)

Remember to turn out the lights when you go to bed.

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turn off

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to stop the flow of electricity, gas, water, etc. by moving a switch, button, etc opposite of turn on关掉

to turn off the light
They've turned off the water while they repair a burst pipe.

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wash (sth) out

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to wash or erode sth out or away. 冲垮,冲毁：

The flood washed the new bushes out. /The rains washed out the paving stones.
The storm washed out the highway.暴雨冲毁了公路。

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entertaining

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interesting and amusing 有趣的;娛樂的;使人愉快的 (/ˌentәrˈteɪnɪŋ/)

an entertaining speech/evening 妙趣橫生的演講/令人開心的晚會
I found the talk both informative and entertaining. 我認為這次演講知識與趣味並重。

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entertainingly

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entertaining的副词 (/ˌentәrˈteɪnɪŋli/)

Great post, Dan, and entertainingly written as well.很好的文章,丹,同时很有娱乐性。

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boating

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the activity of using a small boat for pleasure 划船(運動或消遣) (/ˈboʊtɪŋ/)

to go boating
Local activities include walking, boating and golf. 當地的活動包括散步,划船以及打高爾夫球

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trip

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a journey to a place and back again, especially a short one for pleasure or a particular purpose
We went on a trip to the mountains.

a day trip (= lasting a day)

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journey

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an act of travelling from one place to another, especially when they are a long way apart
旅行；旅途 (/ˈdʒərni/)

a long and difficult journey across the mountains /A trip usually involves you going to a place and back again; a journey is usually one-way. A trip is often shorter than a journey, although it does not have to be:

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tour

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a journey made for pleasure during which several different places are visited (/tʊr/)

a tour of Bavaria

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excursion

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a short trip made for pleasure, especially one that has been organized for a group of people
短程旅行；游览团(/ɪkˈskərʒn/)

We went on an all-day excursion to the island.

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entertain (sb)

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to invite people to eat or drink with you as your guests, especially in your home
娱乐；招待；款待 (/ˌentәrˈteɪn/)

The job involves a lot of entertaining.
Barbecues are a favourite way of entertaining friends.

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entertain (sb with sth)

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to interest and amuse sb in order to please them (/ˌentәrˈteɪn/)

He entertained us for hours with his stories and jokes.
The aim of the series is both to entertain and inform.

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mathematician

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a person who is an expert in mathematics 数学家(/ˌmæθәmәˈtɪʃn/)

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multiply

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乘 (/ˈmʌltɪplaɪ/)

The children are already learning to multiply and divide.
2 multiplied by 4 is/equals/makes 8 (2×4 = 8)

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multiply

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to increase or make sth increase very much in number or amount 倍增;成倍增加 (/ˈmʌltɪplaɪ/)

Our problems have multiplied since last year.
Cigarette smoking multiplies the risk of cancer.

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multiply

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(biology) to reproduce in large numbers; to make sth do this繁殖 (/ˈmʌltɪplaɪ/)

Rabbits multiply rapidly.
It is possible to multiply these bacteria in the laboratory.

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abuse (sth)

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to make bad use of sth, or to use so much of sth that it harms your health (/әˈbjuːz/)

to abuse alcohol/drugs
He systematically abused his body with heroin and cocaine.

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abuse (sth)

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to use power or knowledge unfairly or wrongly (/әˈbjuːz/)

She abused her position as principal by giving jobs to her friends.
He felt they had abused his trust by talking about him to the press (= tricked him, although he had trusted them).

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abuse (sb/sth)

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to treat a person or an animal in a cruel or violent way, especially sexually (/әˈbjuːz/)

All the children had been physically and emotionally abused.
He had abused his own daughter (= had sex with her).

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abuse (sb)

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to make rude or offensive remarks to or about sb SYNONYM insult (/әˈbjuːz/)

The referee had been threatened and abused.

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abuser

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someone who abuses (/әˈbjuːzәr/)

a drug abuser
a child abuser

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abuse

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the use of sth in a way that is wrong or harmful SYNONYM misuse (/әˈbjuːs/)

alcohol/drug/solvent abuse
The system of paying cash bonuses is open to abuse (= might be used in the wrong way).

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abuse

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unfair, cruel or violent treatment of sb (/әˈbjuːs/)

child abuse/ sexual abuse
She suffered years of physical abuse.

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abuse

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rude and offensive remarks, usually made when sb is very angry SYNONYM insults (/әˈbjuːs/)

to scream/hurl/shout abuse. a stream/torrent of abuse

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composition

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(formal) a piece of music or art, or a poem作文，作曲，作品 (/ˌkɑːmpәˈzɪʃn/)

one of Beethoven's finest compositions
Mozart's compositions are undoubtedly amongst the world's greatest.莫扎特的作品无疑位居世界上最伟大的作品之列。

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composition

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A ~ is a piece of written work that children write at school. (学生的)作文 (/ˌkɑːmpәˈzɪʃn/)

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compose

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(not used in the progressive tenses) (formal) to combine together to form a whole SYNONYM make up (/kәmˈpoʊz/)

Ten men compose the committee.

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compose

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to write music作曲 (/kәmˈpoʊz/)

Mozart composed his last opera shortly before he died.

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compose (a letter /speech /poem)

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compose (a letter /speech /poem)
to write a letter, etc. usually with a lot of care and thought写 (信、诗、演讲稿) (/kәmˈpoʊz/)

She composed a letter of protest.

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grave

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A ~ event or situation is very serious, important, and worrying. 严重的;重大的;严峻的 (/ɡreɪv/)

He said that the situation in his country is very grave...他说他的国家情况十分危急。
I have grave doubts that the documents tell the whole story.

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grave

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A ~ is a place where a dead person is buried. 墓穴;坟墓;埋葬处 (/ɡreɪv/)

They used to visit her grave twice a year.他们以前每年去她的墓前凭吊两次。

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deteriorate

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to become worse 恶化，变坏 (/dɪˈtɪriәreɪt/)

Her health deteriorated rapidly, and she died shortly afterwards.
deteriorating weather conditions

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deterioration

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the act or process of becoming worse恶化，变坏 (/dɪˌtɪriәˈreɪʃn/)

a serious deterioration in relations between the two countries

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corrode (sth)

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to destroy sth slowly, especially by chemical action; to be destroyed in this way (使)腐蚀;(使)侵蚀 (/kәˈroʊd/)

Acid corrodes metal.
(figurative) Corruption corrodes public confidence in a political system

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corrosion

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n. 腐蚀 (/kәˈroʊʒn/)

Look for signs of corrosion.
Clean off any corrosion before applying the paint.

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corrosive

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tending to destroy sth slowly by chemical actio 腐蚀的；侵蚀性的 (/kәˈroʊsɪv/)

the corrosive effects of salt water
corrosive acid

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corrosive

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(formal) tending to damage sth gradually 損害性的;逐漸起破壞作用的 (/kәˈroʊsɪv/)

Unemployment is having a corrosive effect on our economy.

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counter

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to say sth in order to try to prove that what sb said was not true or as a reply to sth 反駁;駁斥 (/ˈkaʊntər/)

'I could ask the same thing of you,' she countered. “我也可以同样要求你。”她反驳道。
counter an argument/a criticism etc

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counter (sth)

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to do sth to reduce or prevent the bad effects of sth SYNONYM counteract 抵制;抵消 (/ˈkaʊntər/)

Businesses would like to see new laws to counter late payments of debts.

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counter

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a long flat surface over which goods are sold or business is done in a shop/store, bank, etc (/ˈkaʊntәr/)

I asked the woman behind the counter if they had any postcards

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counter

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(also countertop) a flat surface in a kitchen for preparing food on (/ˈkaʊntәr/)

Couldn't you just get a new stove and countertop and call it quits? 能否只买一个新炉灶和台面,然后就此止步？

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counter

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(especially in compounds) an electronic device for counting sth计数器 (/ˈkaʊntәr/)

The needle on the rev counter soared.
You need to reset the counter.

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counter (to sb/sth)

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(formal) a response to sb/sth that opposes their ideas, position, etc反击，还击; 反驳 (/ˈkaʊntәr/)

A sally of the tongue may invite a counter sally of the fists. 出口伤人可能惹得拳头上身。
The employers' association was seen as a counter to union power.

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delicate

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easily damaged or broken SYNONYM fragile易碎的; 脆弱的 (/ˈdelɪkәt/)

delicate china teacups
The eye is one of the most delicate organs of the body.

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delicate

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(of a person) not strong and easily becoming ill/sick纤弱的; 病弱的 (/ˈdelɪkәt/)

a delicate child/constitution
His health had always been delicate.

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delicate

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small and having a beautiful shape or appearance精巧的; 精美的 (/ˈdelɪkәt/)

his delicate hands

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delicate

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made or formed in a very careful and detailed way精巧的 (/ˈdelɪkәt/)

the delicate mechanisms of a clock

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delicately

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delicate的副词 (/ˈdelɪkәtli/)

He stepped delicately over the broken glass.
delicately balanced flavours

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outlet

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If sb has an ~ for their feelings or ideas, they have a means of expressing and releasing them. (情感的)发泄途径;(思想的)表达方式 (/ˈaʊtlet/)

Her father had found an outlet for his ambition in his work. 她父亲在工作中找到了施展抱负的机会。

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outlet

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An ~ is a hole or pipe through which liquid or air can flow away. 出口;排放管 (/ˈaʊtlet/)

...a warm air outlet.热气出口
...an underwater outlet pipe discharging waste into the sea.排污入海的水下管道

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outlet

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An ~ is a place, usually in a wall, where you can connect electrical devices to the electricity supply. (通常指墙上的)电源插座 in BRIT, usually use 英国英语通常用 socket (/ˈaʊtlet/)

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precaution (against)

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sth that is done in advance in order to prevent problems or to avoid danger 预防措施;防备 (/prɪˈkɔːʃn/)

safety precautions/ precautions against fire
You must take all reasonable precautions to protect yourself and your family.

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precautions

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a way of referring to contraception 避孕措施 (/prɪˈkɔːʃn/)

We didn't take any precautions and I got pregnant.

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precautionary

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Of, relating to, or constituting a precaution 预防的 (/prɪˈkɔːʃәneri/)

He was kept in the hospital overnight as a precautionary measure.

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implement

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(formal) a tool or an instrument, often one that is quite simple and that is used outdoors 工具;器具;用具 (/ˈɪmplɪmәnt/)

agricultural implements / ...knives and other useful implements.刀子和其他有用工具
...writing implements.书写用具

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constituent

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a person who lives, and can vote in a constituency (选举议会议员的选区). (尤指)选民 (/kәnˈstɪtʃuәnt/)

She has the full support of her constituents.

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constituent

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one of the parts of sth that combine to form the whole 成分;要素 (/kәnˈstɪtʃuәnt/)

Caffeine is the active constituent of drinks such as tea and coffee.咖啡因是茶,咖啡之类饮品中的活性成分。
Silicon and oxygen are the fundamental constituents of rocks in the earth's crust.

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ore

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rock, earth, etc. from which metal can be obtained 矿;矿石;矿砂 (/ɔːr/)

...a huge iron ore mine.巨大的铁矿山

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partially

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partly; not completely (/ˈpɑːrʃәli/)

The road was partially blocked by a fallen tree.
a society for the blind and partially sighted (= people who can see very little).

partly (vs partially)

I didn’t enjoy the trip very much, partly because of the weather.
His mother is partially blind.

both mean ‘not completely. (The road is partly/partially finished.)

Partly is especially used to talk about the reason for sth, often followed by because or due to.

Partially should be used when you are talking about physical conditions.

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washout

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(informal) If an event or plan is a washout, it fails completely. 彻底失败 (/ˈwɑːʃaʊt/)

The mission was a washout. 这个任务彻底失败了。

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submerge (sth)

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If sth ~s or if you~ it, it goes below the surface of some water or another liquid. 淹没 (/sәbˈmɜːrdʒ/)

The submarine had had time to submerge before the warship could approach.
The fields had been submerged by floodwater.

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stick up for (sb/sth)

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to support or defend sb/yourself/sth 捍卫;维护

Dad spoils me. He loves me. He sticks up for me...爸爸很宠我,很爱我。他总是护着我。
I can stick up for myself...我能捍卫自己的权利。

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tear down

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to pull or knock down a building, wall, etc. 推倒,拆毁(建筑物) (/ter/)

The city will tear down the building and create a park.该市将拆掉这幢大楼,在这儿建个公园。
I imagine they'll be tearing the building down sooner or later.我猜他们早晚会拆除这座楼的。

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exclusive contract

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独家代理合同 (/ɪkˈskluːsɪv/)

In Britain, O2 will stock the device although its exclusive contract with Apple is believed to be ending. 在英国的销售会通过 O2 进行,虽然该公司和苹果的独家代理协议将会结束。

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rise from

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If a sound ~s a group of people, it comes from them. (声音)从…传来 (/raɪz/) (rose /roʊz/; risen /ˈrɪzn/)

There were low, muffled voices rising from the hallway.从走廊里隐约传来了低沉的说话声。
From the people, a cheer rose up.人群中传出了一阵欢呼声

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make (both) ends meet

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to earn just enough money to be able to buy the things you need 收支相抵,量入为出

During this period, he had to sleep on friends' sofas and at his sister's flat to make ends meet.
Many families struggle to make ends meet.

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be a steal

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to be for sale at an unexpectedly low price 很便宜的东西

At only £3.50, this champagne is a steal. 这瓶香槟酒只卖 3.50 英镑,太便宜了。

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get out from under

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recover from financial problems; pay all of one’s bill 脱离艰困,摆脱困境

Credit counseling helped us get out from under.

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out from under

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Having gotten free of worries or difficulties脱离艰困 ; 摆脱困境

Credit counseling helped us get out from under.

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fall (land) on one’s feet

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to be lucky in finding yourself in a good situation, or in getting out of a difficult situation
安然脱险 ; 幸免于难; 运气好

You landed on your feet, getting such a well-paid job with so little experience.
Jim's always getting himself in trouble, but he usually seems to fall on his feet.

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live it up

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to enjoy yourself in an exciting way, usually spending a lot of money 狂欢;享乐一番;过着逍遥的日子

You live it up in style and love it.你活出了自我并且喜欢这样的生活。
And with all of this newly freed up capital, they can afford to live it up, too.

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(be) in the red

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(INFORMAL) to owe money to your bank because you have spent more than you have in your account 有赤字;亏空;负债

My account is $100 in the red.
The theatre is £500,000 in the red...这座电影院亏空 50 万英镑。

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go up in the world

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If you say that sb has gone ~, you mean they have become richer or have a higher social status than before. 发迹,飞黄腾达

The Whites have come up in the world.怀特一家已飞黄腾达起来。
They've come up in the world since I last met them.自从我上次见到他们以来, 他们已经发迹了。

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come down in the world

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If you say they have come ~, you mean they have become poorer or have a lower social status. 落魄;潦倒

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break even (on sth)

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When a company or a persn running a business ~, they make neither a profit nor a loss 收支相抵;不赔不赚

The airline hopes to break even next year and return to profit the following year...
That let us do a rough calculation of when our customer would break even on its investment in our services.

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high-heeled shoes

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高跟鞋

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be trimmed with

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If sth such as a piece of clothing is ~ed with a type of material or design, it is decorated with it, usually along its edges. 点缀;装饰;(以…)镶边

...jackets, which are then trimmed with crocheted flowers...另外以钩花镶边的夹克
I am wearing a plaid nightgown trimmed with white lace.我穿着一件带有白色蕾丝花边的格子呢睡衣

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trim (sth with sth)

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to decorate sth, especially around its edges 镶边

gloves trimmed with fur

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tight-waisted dress

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紧缩腰的衣服

Women wore tight-waistd dresses with big skirts.

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safety pin

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别针(/ˈseɪfti/)

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top hat

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礼帽

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crew cut

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a hairstyle for men in which the hair is cut very short 平头(发型) (/kru/)

crew-cut teenagers

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unfitted dress

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不合身的衣服 (/ʌnˈfɪtɪd/)

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range hood

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抽油烟机 (/hʊd/)

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bell-bottom jean

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喇叭裤

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tight-fitting clothes

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紧身的衣服

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tight-fitting

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that fits very tightly or closely SYNONYM close-fitting 紧身的；密封的

a tight-fitting skirt
Cover the dish with a tight-fitting lid and cook for 1 hour.

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a drunken quarrel

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酒后争吵 (/ˈdrʌŋkәn/ /ˈkwɑːrәl/)

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alcohol (food) poisoning

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酒精/食物中毒 (/ˈpɔɪzәnɪŋ/)

If their breathing becomes irregular or they start vomiting without waking up, they have alcohol poisoning.
At one school event, a student was rushed to the hospital with alcohol poisoning.

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after-hours

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You use ~ to describe activities which happen after the end of the usual time for them. 业余时间的;工余时间的;营业(或规定)时间以后的

The school offers after-hours childcare...学校提供课后托管孩子的服务。
In after-hours trading, shares surged by another estimated 30 points or more.在盘后交易当中,股价估计又上涨了 30 点或更多。

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violation of privacy

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侵犯隐私 (/ˌvaɪәˈleɪʃn/ /ˈpraɪvəsi/)

I just feel like it’s a violation of privacy.

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feel-good

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~ film/programme/music etc a film etc whose main purpose is to make you feel happy 让人愉悦的影片/节目/音乐等

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face up to

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to accept and deal with a difficult fact or problem 勇于面对(困难的事实或问题)

They'll never offer you another job; you might as well face up to it. 他们决不会再给你一份工作,你还是接受事实吧。
She had to face up to the fact that he was guilty. 她必须接受他有罪的事实。

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break in (on)

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If you ~ sb's conversation or activity, you interrupt them. 打断;插嘴

O'Leary broke in on his thoughts...奥利里打断了他的思路。
Mrs Southern listened keenly, occasionally breaking in with pertinent questions...

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break into

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If sb ~s a building, they get into it by force. 强行进入;闯入

There was no one nearby who might see him trying to break into the house...附近没有人可能会看见他试图闯入房子里。
In this country a house is broken into every 24 seconds.在这个国家每 24 秒就会有一所房子被人破门而入。

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call for

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if a group of people ~ sth, they ask publicly for sth to be done 要求,呼吁

Human Rights groups are calling for the release of political prisoners. 人权组织呼吁释放政治犯。

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call for

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to need or deserve a particular type of behaviour or treatment 需要(某种行为或对待方式)

Dealing with children who are so damaged calls for immense tact and sensitivity.
That kind of abuse is really not called for (=it is unnecessary and unwelcome). 那样辱骂是完全没必要的

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call for

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to collect sb in order to go somewhere前往接某人

I'll call for you at 8 o'clock. 我八点钟去接你。

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call for

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to go/come and get 去取;来取;

Shall we send these books, or will you call for them? 这些书是我们给您送去,还是您来取呢?

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break up

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to stop a fight 阻止(打斗)

Three policemen were needed to break up the fight. 需要三名警察来制止这场斗殴。

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cheer up

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When you ~ or when sth ~s you, you stop feeling depressed and become more cheerful. (使)高兴起来;(使)振作起来 (/tʃɪr/)

I think he misses her terribly. You might cheer him up...我估计他是太想念她了。也许你可以让他打起点儿精神来。
I wrote that song just to cheer myself up...我写那首歌是给我自己打气的。

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let up

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If an unpleasant, continuous process ~s, it stops or becomes less intense. (指持续的令人不快的过程)停止,缓和,减弱

The traffic in this city never lets up, even at night..这个城市道路上的车辆从来就没少过,甚至晚上也不例外。
The rain had let up.雨势已经减弱。

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wear out

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If sth ~s you ~, it makes you feel extremely tired. 使精疲力竭;使疲乏 (wear /wer/; wore /wɔːr/; worn /wɔːrn/)

The past few days had really worn him out... 过去的几天真把他给累坏了。
The young people run around kicking a ball, wearing themselves out...

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wear out

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When sth ~a or when you ~ it, it is used so much that it becomes thin or weak and unable to be used any more. (使)磨损;(使)用坏 (wear /wer/; wore /wɔːr/; worn /wɔːrn/)

Every time she consulted her watch, she wondered if the batteries were wearing out...
Horses used for long-distance riding tend to wear their shoes out more quickly...

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use up

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to use all of sth 用完,用光:

She's used up all the hot water. 她把热水都用完了。

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go out

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if a fire or light ~s, it stops burning or shining 熄灭:

Suddenly the candle went out. 蜡烛突然熄灭了

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go out

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to give sth to a lot of people 分发;散发

The teacher gave out the exam papers.
There were people at the entrance giving out leaflets. 有人在入口处散发传单。

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go out

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if a supply of sth ~s, there is none left 耗尽,用光

My money was beginning to give out and there were no jobs to be found.我的钱快用光了,可是还没有找到工作。
After two hours her patience gave out. 两小时之后,她失去了耐心。

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hand out

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to give sth to each person in a group 分发,散发

Could you start handing these books out please? 请你把这些书分发下去好吗？
He was handing out leaflets to members of the audience. 他在给观众分发宣传小册子。

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carry on with

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especially BrE to continue doing sth继续

I want to carry on with my course. 我想继续我的课程。

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put up with

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If you~ sth, you tolerate or accept it, even though you find it unpleasant or unsatisfactory. 忍受;容忍 SYNONYM tolerate

They had put up with behaviour from their son which they would not have tolerated from anyone else.

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thoughtless

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If you describe sb as ~, you are critical of them because they forget or ignore other people's wants, needs, or feelings. SYNONYM inconsiderate 不顾及他人的;欠考虑的 (not caring about the possible effects of your words or actions on other people) (/ˈθɔːtlәs/)

It was thoughtless of her to mention it...她提起这事有些欠考虑。
...a small minority of thoughtless and inconsiderate people...一小群只顾自己,不顾别人的人

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thoughtlessly

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thoughtless 的副词 (/ˈθɔːtlәsli/)

He had behaved thoughtlessly and selfishly.

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thoughtlessness

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thoughtless的名词 (/ˈθɔːtlәsnәs/)

I was hurt by her thoughtlessness.

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tremendous

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very great SYNONYM huge 巨大的;极大的;大量的 (/trәˈmendәs/)

a tremendous explosion
A tremendous amount of work has gone into the project.

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tremendous

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extremely good SYNONYM remarkable 精彩的;出色的;极好的 (/trәˈmendәs/)

It was a tremendous experience.
He was a tremendous person…他是个非常了不起的人。

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tremendously

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tremendous 的副词 (/trəˈmɛndəs/)

tremendously exciting
People vary tremendously in their individual dietary requirements.

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vital

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If you say that sth is ~, you mean that it is necessary or very important. 必要的;至关重要的;必不可少的 (/ˈvaɪtl/)

the vitamins that are vital for health
Good financial accounts are vital to the success of any enterprise.

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vital

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connected with or necessary for staying alive 攸关生死的 (/ˈvaɪtl/)

the vital organs (= the brain, heart, lungs, etc.)

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figure

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a number representing a particular amount, especially one given in official information数字 (/ˈfɪɡjәr/)

the latest trade/sales/unemployment, etc. figures
Viewing figures for the series have dropped dramatically.

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figure

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a symbol rather than a word representing one of the numbers between 0 and 9 数字 (/ˈfɪɡjәr/)

Write the figure ‘7’ on the board.
a six-figure salary (= over 100000 pounds or dollars)

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figure

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(informal) the area of mathematics that deals with adding, multiplying, etc. numbers 算術 SYNONYM arithmetic (/ˈfɪɡjәr/)

Are you any good at figures?
I'm afraid I don't have a head for figures (= I am not good at adding, etc.).

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figure

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a person of the type mentioned (who is well-known and important in some way.) 重要人物 (/ˈfɪɡjәr/)

a leading figure in the music industry
a political figure

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figure

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the shape of a person seen from a distance or not clearly (遠處人的)輪廓;(隱約可見的)人影 (/ˈfɪɡjәr/).

a tall figure in black
I saw a shadowy figure approaching.

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figure

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the shape of the human body, especially a woman's body that is attractive 身材;體形;(尤指)身段 (/ˈfɪɡjәr/)

She's always had a good figure.
I'm watching my figure (= trying not to get fat).

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reality

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the true situation and the problems that actually exist in life, in contrast to how you would like life to be (尤指令人不快或难对付的) 真实情形 (/riˈælәti/)

She refuses to face reality.
You're out of touch with reality.

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reality

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a thing that is actually experienced or seen, in contrast to what people might imagine 现实(/riˈælәti/)

the harsh realities of life
This decision reflects the realities of the political situation.

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scary

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frightening 引起恐慌的;骇人的 (/ˈskeri/)

I think prison is going to be a scary thing for Harry...我觉得蹲监狱对于哈里会是件很可怕的事。
There's sth very scary about him...他身上有某种东西让人不寒而栗。

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beanpole

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a tall thin person瘦长之人；细高个(/ˈbiːnpoʊl/)

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exclusive

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only to be used by one particular person or group; only given to one particular person or group 独有的；独占的 (/ɪkˈsklusɪv/)

The hotel has exclusive access to the beach.
exclusive rights to televise the World Cup

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Chanel

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香奈儿 (/ʃɑ:ˈnel/)

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represent (sb/sth)

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to be a member of a group of people and act or speak on their behalf at an event, a meeting, etc
代表 (/ˌreprɪˈzent/)

The competition attracted over 500 contestants representing 8 different countries.
Local businesses are well represented on the committee

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represent (sb/sth)

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to act or speak officially for sb and defend their interests代表; 代理(/ˌreprɪˈzent/)

The union represents over 200000 teachers.
The association was formed to represent the interests of women artists.

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represent (sb/sth)

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(not used in the progressive tenses) to be sth SYNONYM constitute代表; 表示; 象征 (/ˌreprɪˈzent/)

This contract represents 20% of the company's annual revenue.
This decision represents a significant departure from previous policy.

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glamour

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the attractive and exciting quality that makes a person, a job or a place seem special, often because of wealth or status 魅力;吸引力;诱惑力 (/ˈɡlæmәr/)

hopeful young actors and actresses dazzled by the glamour of Hollywood
Now that she's a flight attendant, foreign travel has lost its glamour for her.

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glamour

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physical beauty that also suggests wealth or success 魅力 (/ˈɡlæmәr/)

Add a cashmere scarf under your jacket for a touch of glamour.

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emaciated

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thin and weak, usually because of illness or lack of food (因饥饿或疾病)极其消瘦的,憔悴的 (/ɪˈmeɪʃieɪtɪd/)

The prisoners were ill and emaciated. 囚犯们疾病缠身,骨瘦如柴。
He was thirty, but looked fifty, with pale skin, hopeless eyes and an emaciated body, covered in sores.

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emaciation

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n. 消瘦,瘦弱;憔悴 (/ɪˌmeɪsiˈeɪʃn/)

She was very thin, almost to the point of emaciation.

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glamorous

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especially attractive and exciting, and different from ordinary things or people OPPOSITE unglamorous 富有魅力的;迷人的; (/ˈɡlæmәrәs/)

...some of the world's most beautiful and glamorous women...全世界最漂亮迷人的一些女性
The south coast is less glamorous but full of clean and attractive hotels.

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glamorously

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glamorous的副词 (/ˈɡlæmәrәsli/)

glamorously dressed

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sew (sth)

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to use a needle and thread to make stitches in cloth缝 (/soʊ/) (sew,sewed,sewn /soʊn/)

My mother taught me how to sew.
to sew by hand/machine

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sew (sth)

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to make, repair or attach sth using a needle and thread (/soʊ/) (sew,sewed,sewn /soʊn/)

She sews all her own clothes.
Can you sew a button on for me?

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pants

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~ are a piece of clothing that covers the lower part of your body and each leg. 裤子 (/pænts/)

a new pair of pants
ski pants

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fancy

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unusually complicated, often in an unnecessary way; intended to impress other people OPPOSITE simple 异常复杂的;太花哨的 (/ˈfænsi/)

a kitchen full of fancy gadgets
They added a lot of fancy footwork to the dance.

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fancy

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with a lot of decorations or bright colours别致的 (/ˈfænsi/)

It was packaged in a fancy plastic case with attractive graphics.它装在一个别致的有漂亮图纹的塑料盒子里。
...fancy jewellery.精美的珠宝 / fancy goods (= things sold as gifts or for decoration)

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bow

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a knot with two loops and two loose ends which is used for decoration on clothes, in hair, etc. or for tying shoes (鞋带或丝带系成的)蝴蝶结 (/boʊ/)

to tie your shoelaces in a bow
Her hair was tied back in a neat bow.

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wig

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A ~ is a covering of false hair which you wear on your head, for example because you have little hair of your own or because you want to cover up your own hair. 假发

I wear one wig to travel and keep one styled.我戴着一套假发去旅行,保持一种发型。

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-waisted

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(in adjectives) having the type of waist mentioned

a high-waisted dress

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zipper

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拉链

A zipper

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synthetic

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adj. ~ products are made from chemicals or artificial substances rather than from natural ones 合成的;人造的 (/sɪnˈθetɪk/)

Boots made from synthetic materials can usually be washed in a machine.合成材料制成的靴子通常可以机洗。
...synthetic rubber. 合成橡胶/ synthetic fabrics 合成纤维

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synthetic

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n. an artificial substance or material 合成物;合成纤维(织物);合成剂 (/sɪnˈθetɪk/)

cotton fabrics and synthetics
material with the feel of a natural fibre and the durability of a synthetic

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boyish

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looking or behaving like a boy, in a way that is attractive男孩子气的 (/ˈbɔɪɪʃ/)

boyish charm/enthusiasm
her slim boyish figure

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boyishly

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boyish的副词 (/ˈbɔɪɪʃli/)

Hu has a boyishly handsome face.
Good afternoon , Mr. Tinker. " he said, smiling boyishly .“您好,丁克先生。”他说,露出孩子气的笑容。

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velcro

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维可牢搭扣;尼龙搭扣 (/ˈvelkroʊ/)

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newcomer (to sth)

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a person who has only recently arrived in a place or started an activity 新来者;新手 (/ˈnuːkʌmәr/)

It's a friendly place where older residents and newcomers mix well.
a newcomer to opera

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novelist

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person who writes novels小说家 (/ˈnɑːvәlɪst/)

a romantic/historical novelist

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patent

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an official right to be the only person to make, use or sell a product or an invention; a document that proves this专利；专利权 (/ˈpætnt/)

to apply for/obtain a patent on an invention
The device was protected by patent.

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patent (sth)

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to obtain a patent for an invention or a process取得…的专利权 (/ˈpætnt/)

He patented the idea that the atom could be split...他获得了“原子可以再分”这一概念的专利权。
The invention has been patented by the university.那项发明已被那所大学申请了专利。

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bellbottoms

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trousers/pants with legs that become very wide below the knee 喇叭裤

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baggy

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If a piece of clothing is ~, it hangs loosely on your body. (衣服)肥大的,宽松下垂的,松松垮垮的 OPPOSITE tight (/ˈbæɡi/)

...a baggy jumper.宽松的套衫
a baggy T-shirt

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oversized

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(also less frequent oversize) bigger than the normal size; too big 超大号的 (/ˈoʊvәrsaɪzd/)

Women wore tight-fitting exercise clothes or baggy oversized clothes.
She wore a pair of baggy jeans and an oversized T-shirt.

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punk

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~ clothes or styles are associated with punk music and are very noticeable and unconventional 朋克风格的;出格的;另类的 (/pʌŋk/)

...a punk hairdo. 朋克式发型
Punk clothes included torn, ripped clothing, safty pin, Mohawk hairstyles.

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ace (sth)

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to be successful in sth (/eɪs/)

He aced all his tests.
They watched the golfer ace the 17th hole (= get the ball into the hole using only one shot).

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chaperone (sb)

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to act as a chaperone for sb, especially a woman 给…做监护人;陪伴 (/ˈʃæpәroʊn/)

We were chaperoned by our aunt.我们由婶子陪着。

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chaperone

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(North American English) a person, such as a parent or a teacher, who goes with a group of young people on a trip or to a dance to encourage good behaviour (A~ is sb who accompanies another person somewhere in order to make sure that they do not come to any harm.) 监护人 (/ˈʃæpәroʊn/)

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quarrel

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an angry argument or disagreement between people, often about a personal matter a family quarrel (/ˈkwɔrəl/)

He did not mention the quarrel with his wife.

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drunken

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~ is used to describe events and situations that involve people who are drunk 酒醉引起的;与酒醉有关的 (/ˈdrʌŋkәn/)

The pain roused him from his drunken stupor...他喝得烂醉如泥,而后一阵疼痛把他疼醒了。
He hit her with a frying pan during a drunken brawl.他酒后耍酒疯用平底锅打了她。

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drama

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a play for the theatre, television or radio戏剧；话剧 (/ˈdrɑːmә/)

a costume/historical, etc. drama

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drama

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plays considered as a form of literature 戏剧 (/ˈdrɑːmә/)

drama school
a drama student

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drama

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an exciting event 戏剧性事件;戏剧性情节 (/ˈdrɑːmә/)

A powerful human drama was unfolding before our eyes.

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poisoning

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the fact or state of having swallowed or absorbed poison 中毒 (/ˈpɔɪzənɪŋ/)

a series of deaths caused by carbon monoxide poisoning
At least 10000 children are involved in accidental poisonings every year.

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poisoning

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the act of killing or harming sb/sth by giving them poison投毒 (/ˈpɔɪzənɪŋ/)

The police suspected poisoning.
The rats were controlled by poisoning.

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a drag

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a boring person or thing; sth that is annoying 令人厌烦的人;乏味无聊的事 (/dræɡ/)

He's such a drag.
Walking's a drag—let's drive there.

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principal

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The ~ of a school, or in Britain the principal of a college, is the person in charge of the school or college. (中小学)校长;(英国)大学校长,学院院长 (/ˈprɪnsәpl/)

Donald King is the principal of Dartmouth High School.唐纳德•金是达特茅斯中学的校长。

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deter

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deter (sb from sth; deter sb from doing sth)
to make sb decide not to do sth or continue doing sth, especially by making them understand the difficulties and unpleasant results of their actions威慑住;吓住;阻止;制止;使不敢 (/dɪˈtɜːr/)

I told him I wasn't interested, but he wasn't deterred.
The high price of the service could deter people from seeking advice.

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prom

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A ~ is a formal dance at a high school or college which is usually held at the end of the academic year. (学校在学年末举行的)正式舞会 (/prɑːm/)

I didn't want to go to the prom with Craig.我不想和克雷格一起参加学年末的舞会。
...my senior prom.我高中的学年末舞会

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misdirect (sth)

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to use sth in a way that is not appropriate to a particular situation 对…使用不当;错用;误用 (/ˌmɪsdәˈrekt/)

Their efforts over the past years have been largely misdirected.
Many of the aid projects in the developing world have been misdirected in the past.

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misdirect (sth/sb)

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to send sb/sth in the wrong direction or to the wrong place 指錯方向;引錯路;誤導 (/ˌmɪsdәˈrekt/)

Several passengers were misdirected to the wrong airport.

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misdirect (sth/sb)

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(law) (of a judge) to give a jury (= the group of people who decide if sb is guilty of a crime) wrong information about the law 誤導,錯誤指示(陪審團) (/ˌmɪsdәˈrekt/)

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patrol

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the act of going to different parts of a building, an area, etc. to make sure that there is no trouble or crime 巡逻 (/pәˈtroʊl/)

Security guards make regular patrols at night.
a police car on patrol

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patrol

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a group of soldiers, vehicles, etc. that patrol an area 巡逻队 (/pәˈtroʊl/)

a naval/police patrol
a patrol car/boat

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patrol (sth)

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to go around an area or a building at regular times to check that it is safe and that there is no trouble 在…巡逻 (/pәˈtroʊl/)

Troops patrolled the border day and night.
Guards can be seen patrolling everywhere.

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patrol (sth)

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to drive or walk around a particular area, especially in a threatening way (尤指威脅性地)逛蕩,閒逛 (/pәˈtroʊl/)

Gangs of youths patrol the streets at night.

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stumble (over/on sth)

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to hit your foot against sth while you are walking or running and almost fall SYNONYM trip 绊脚 (/ˈstʌmbl/)

The child stumbled and fell. SYNONYM trip
The child stumbled and fell.
I stumbled over a rock.

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stumble

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stumble (+ adverb/preposition)
to walk or move in an unsteady way 跌跌撞撞地走 (/ˈstʌmbl/)

Max stumbled out of bed sleepily.
We were stumbling around in the dark looking for a candle.

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stumbling

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摇摇晃晃或跌跌撞撞的

kids getting into cars stumbling drunk - that’s a problem.

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intrusive

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too noticeable, direct, etc. in a way that is disturbing or annoying 打扰的;侵扰的 (/ɪnˈtruːsɪv/)

The cameras were not an intrusive presence...那些摄像机的存在并不令人反感。
Staff are courteous but never intrusive.员工谦恭有礼却从不让人感到唐突。
intrusive questions

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violate (sth)

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to disturb or not respect sb's peace, privacy, etc 侵犯(隐私);搅扰;打搅 (/ˈvaɪәleɪt/)

These men were violating her family's privacy.这些人侵犯了她的家庭隐私。
She accused the press photographers of violating her privacy.

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terrorism

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~ is the use of violence, especially murder and bombing, in order to achieve political aims or to force a government to do sth. 恐怖主义 (/ˈterәrɪzәm/)

The world people preach down terrorism and violence.世界人民公开谴责恐怖主义和暴力。

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smog

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a form of air pollution that is or looks like a mixture of smoke and fog, especially in cities 烟雾(烟与雾的混合物,见于某些重工业城市) (/smɑːɡ/)

attempts to reduce smog caused by traffic fumes
Cars cause pollution, both smog and acid rain.汽车造成的污染既有烟雾也有酸雨。

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smoggy

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烟雾弥漫的,smog的形容词

...the smoggy sprawl of L.A. ...烟雾弥漫的洛杉矶城郊。

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critic

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Sb who is a ~ of a person or system disapproves of them and criticizes them publicly 批评者;反对者 (/ˈkrɪtɪk/)

The newspaper has been the most consistent critic of the government...一直以来,该报批评政府的立场最为坚定。
He became a fierce critic of the tobacco industry...他成了烟草业的强烈反对者。

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critic

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A ~ is a person who writes about and expresses opinions about things such as books, films, music, or art. 批评家;评论家;评论员 (/ˈkrɪtɪk/)

Mather was film critic on the Daily Telegraph for many years...马瑟多年来一直担任《每日电讯报》的影评人。
The New York critics had praised her performance.纽约的影评家们高度评价了她的表演。

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allot

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vt. to give time, money, tasks, etc. to sb/sth as a share of what is available分配；拨给；分派 (/әˈlɑːt/)

I completed the test within the time allotted.
How much money has been allotted to us?

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ecology

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the relation of plants and living creatures to each other and to their environment; the study of this
生态学 (/iˈkɑːlәdʒi/)

plant/animal/human ecology
..a senior lecturer in ecology.生态学高级讲师

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far

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(preceding comparative adjs and advs 用於形容词或副词的比较级前) to a great degree; very much 很;非常

a far better solution 好得多的解决办法
He runs far faster than his brother. 他远比哥哥跑得快.

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microbiological

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~ refers to studies or tests relating to very small living things such as bacteria and their effects on people 微生物学的;微生物的 (/ˌmaɪkroʊˌbaɪәˈlɑːdʒɪkl/)

...microbiological testing. 微生物试验

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microbiology

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微生物学 (/ˌmaɪkroʊbaɪˈɑːlәdʒi/)

the scientific study of very small living things, such as bacteria

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terrorist

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a person who takes part in terrorism 恐怖主义分子 (/ˈterәrɪst/)

One American was killed and three were wounded in terrorist attacks.在几起恐怖袭击中,一名美国人遇难,三人受伤。
The terrorists are threatening to blow up the plane.

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pathogen

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a thing that causes disease 病原体 (/ˈpæθәdʒәn/)

(A ~ is any organism which can cause disease in a person, animal, or plant.)
The reservoir of this pathogen appears to be mainly cattle and other ruminants such as camels.
the spread of pathogens by insects

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pathogenic

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致病的；病原的；病原性的

pathogen的形容词 (/ˈpæθәˈdʒenɪk/)

pathogenic organisms

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promote (sth/sb)

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to help sth to happen or develop 促进;增进;提倡 SYNONYM encourage (/prәˈmoʊt/)

a campaign to promote awareness of environmental issues
You don't have to sacrifice environmental protection to promote economic growth...不必为了促进经济增长而牺牲环境保护。

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promote (sth/sb)

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If a firm ~s a product, it tries to increase the sales or popularity of that product.促销;推广;推销 (/prәˈmoʊt/)

Paul Weller has announced a full British tour to promote his second solo album.
...a special St Lucia week where the island could be promoted as a tourist destination.

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promote (sth/sb)

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to move sb to a higher rank or more senior job OPPOSITE demote (/prәˈmoʊt/)

She worked hard and was soon promoted.

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promote (sth/sb)

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to move a sports team from playing with one group of teams to playing in a better group 晋级 (/prәˈmoʊt/)

They were promoted to the First Division last season.

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plain

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You can use ~ before a name to emphasize how simple and ordinary it is, especially when you are comparing it with another more unusual or impressive name. 普通的,平凡的 (/pleɪn/)

Why couldn't they call you plain Ann or Alice like the rest? 他们为什么不能像其他人一样,给你取个普普通通的安或艾丽斯的名字呢？

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prejudice

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[C,U] an unreasonable dislike and distrust of people who are different from you in some way, especially because of their race, sex, religion etc – used to show disapproval 偏见,成见,歧视(含贬义) (/ˈpredʒәdis/)

Women still face prejudice in the workplace. 女性在工作场所仍然面临偏见。
It takes a long time to overcome these kinds of prejudices. 战胜这些偏见需要假以时日。

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factual

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based on or containing facts (基于)事实的;与事实相关的 (/ˈfæktʃuәl/)

Try to keep your account of events as factual as possible. 你要尽量如实地说明情况。

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movement

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a. A series of actions and events taking place over a period of time and working to foster a principle or policy

b. An organized effort by supporters of a common goal: (/ˈmuvmənt/)

a leader of the labor movement./ a leader of the labor movement.
the movement for independence 独立运动

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movement

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The act or an instance of moving; a change in place or position. 移动 (/ˈmuvmənt/)

They actually monitor the movement of the fish going up river. 他们实际上在监测鱼类迁往上游的活动。
...the plan for free movement of people, goods, capital and services across internal Community borders...

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radical

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concerning the most basic and important parts of sth; thorough and complete 重大的;根本的;基本的;彻底的 (/ˈrædɪkl/)

The country needs a period of calm without more surges of radical change...国家需要一段时间的稳定,其间不要再有重大的变革。
The Football League has announced its proposals for a radical reform of the way football is run in England.

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radical

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favouring thorough political or social reform; holding extreme views赞成实行彻底的政治或社会改革的; 持激进观点的:激进的;激进派的 (/ˈrædɪkl/)

a radical politician, thinker, writer, etc 思想激进的政治家,思想家,作家等
She is radical in her demands. 她的要求十分偏激.

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radical

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radical person with radical opinions

激进分子 (/ˈrædɪkl/)

political radicals

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undertake

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When you ~ a task or job, you start doing it and accept responsibility for it. 着手做;从事;承担 (/ˌʌndәrˈteɪk/)

She undertook the arduous task of monitoring the elections.她承担了监督选举的艰巨任务。

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undertake

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If you ~ to do sth, you promise that you will do it. 承诺;保证;答应 (/ˌʌndәrˈteɪk/)

He undertook to edit the text himself. 他答应亲自编辑正文的内容。

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undertaking

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An ~ is a task or job, especially a large or difficult one.(尤指艰巨的)任务,工作,事业 (/ˌʌndәrˈteɪkɪŋ/)

Organizing the show has been a massive undertaking. 组织那场演出是一项浩大的工程。
Starting a new business can be a risky undertaking. 创办新企业有时是一项有风险的事业。

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arise

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if a problem or difficult situation ~s, it begins to happen (问题或困境)出现,发生

(/әˈraɪz/; arose /әˈroʊz/; arisen /әˈrɪzn/)

A crisis has arisen in the Foreign Office. 外交部发生了危机。
More problems like those at the nuclear power plant are certain to arise. 核电厂肯定还会出现那样的问题。

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arise

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(rather formal) to happen as a result of a particular situation (由…) 产生

(/әˈraɪz/; arose /әˈroʊz/; arisen /әˈrɪzn/)

Emotional or mental problems can arise from a physical cause.
Are there any matters arising from the minutes of the last meeting?

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arise

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to begin to exist or develop出现

(/әˈraɪz/; arose /әˈroʊz/; arisen /әˈrɪzn/)

Several new industries arose in the town.

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privilege

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[C] a special advantage that is given only to one person or group of people 特权,特殊待遇 (/ˈprɪvәlɪdʒ/)

He had no special privileges and was treated just like every other prisoner.他不享受特殊待遇,对待他就像对待其他犯人一样。
the privilege of a good education 可以享受良好教育的特权

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privilege

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[U] a situation in which people who are rich or of a high social class have many more advantages than other people (富人或上层阶级的)权势 (/ˈprɪvәlɪdʒ/)

wealth and privilege 财富和权势
Pironi was the son of privilege and wealth, and it showed...皮罗尼出身于有钱有势的豪门,这看得出来。

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reciprocal

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A ~ action or agreement involves two people or groups who do the same thing to each other or agree to help each another in a similar way. 互相的;相应的;互惠的 (/rɪˈsɪprәkl/)

They expected a reciprocal gesture before more hostages could be freed...
The department said many countries had reciprocal agreements for health care with Britain.

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reciprocate

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to behave or feel towards sb in the same way as they behave or feel towards you 回报;报答 (/rɪˈsɪprәkeɪt/)

...he reciprocated Mr Prescott's good wishes... 他对普雷斯科特先生的良好祝愿报以同样的祝福
Their attraction to each other as friends is reciprocated...作为朋友,他们相互吸引着对方。

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tolerate

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If you ~ a situation or person, you accept them although you do not particularly like them. SYNONYM put up with 容忍;容许;宽容 (/ˈtɑːlәreɪt/)

She can no longer tolerate the position that she's in...她再也受不了自己的处境了。
The cousins tolerated each other, but did not really get on well together.

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tolerate

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If you can ~ sth unpleasant or painful, you are able to bear it. 忍受;忍耐 (/ˈtɑːlәreɪt/)

The ability to tolerate pain varies from person to person.对疼痛的忍受力因人而异。

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tolerant (of sb/sth)

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able to accept what other people say or do even if you do not agree with it (/ˈtɑːlәrәnt/)

He has a very tolerant attitude towards other religions.

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tolerant (of sth)

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(of plants, animals or machines) able to survive or operate in difficult conditions宽容的；容忍的 (/ˈtɑːlәrәnt/)

The plants are tolerant of frost.

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unite

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If a group of people or things ~ or if sth ~s them, they join together and act as a group. (使)团结;(使)联合(/juˈnaɪt/)

The two parties have been trying to unite since the New Year... 这两个党从新年开始就试图联合。
The vast majority of nations have agreed to unite their efforts to bring peace.

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rigid

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Laws, rules, or systems that are ~ cannot be changed or varied, and are therefore considered to be rather severe. (法律,制度或体系)严格的,刻板的,不可变更的 (/rigid/)

Several colleges in our study have rigid rules about student conduct...在我们的研究中,有几所大学制定了严格的学生行为规则。
Hospital routines for nurses are very rigid. 医院中护士的日常工作非常刻板。

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rigid

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If you disapprove of sb because you think they are not willing to change their way of thinking or behaving, you can describe them as ~。固执的;顽固的;刻板的 (/rigid/)

My father is very rigid in his thinking.我父亲的思想非常顽固
a man of very rigid principles 原则性很强的人

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rigid

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A ~ substance or object is stiff and does not bend, stretch, or twist easily.坚硬的;刚性的;不易弯曲的 (/rigid/)

...rigid plastic containers...坚硬的塑料容器
These plates are fairly rigid.这些盘子非常坚硬。

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scope

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the range of things that a subject, an organization, an activity, etc. deals with范围 (/skoʊp/)

Our powers are limited in scope.
This subject lies beyond the scope of our investigation.

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democratic

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A ~ country, government, or political system is governed by representatives who are elected by the people.民主的;民主制度的;民主政体的 (/ˌdemәˈkrætɪk/)

Bolivia returned to democratic rule in 1982, after a series of military governments.
...the country's first democratic elections. 该国的首次民主选举

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democratic

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Sth that is ~ is based on the idea that everyone should have equal rights and should be involved in making important decisions.民主精神的;民主作风的 (/ˌdemәˈkrætɪk/)

Education is the basis of a democratic society... 教育是民主社会的基础。
He called for widespread changes to make the armed forces more democratic and less expensive.

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enjoy

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If you ~ sth such as a right, benefit, or privilege, you have it. 享有,拥有(权利等) (/ɪnˈdʒɔɪ/)

The average German will enjoy 40 days' paid holiday this year...今年,德国人将平均享受 40 天的带薪假期。
He enjoys a reputation for honesty. 他出了名地老实。

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prejudiced

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having an unreasonable dislike of or preference for sb/sth, especially based on their race, religion, sex, etc 心怀偏见的;有成见的;偏爱的 (/ˈpredʒәdɪst/)

Some landlords and landladies are racially prejudiced...一些房东有种族偏见。
I like to think I'm not prejudiced. 我觉得自己并没有偏见。

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analogy

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If you make or draw an ~ between two things, you show that they are similar in some way. 类似;类推;类比 (/әˈnælәdʒi/)

It is probably easier to make an analogy between the courses of the planets, and two trains travelling in the same direction. 将行星的运行比作两列火车朝同一方向行驶可能更容易些。

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swamp

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A ~ is an area of very wet land with wild plants growing in it. 沼泽(地);湿地 (/swɑːmp/)

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concrete

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~ is a substance used for building which is made by mixing together cement, sand, small stones, and water. 混凝土 (/ˈkɑːŋkriːt/)

a concrete floor

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scatter

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If you ~ things over an area, you throw or drop them so that they spread all over the area. 撒;撒播;撒于…上 (/ˈskætәr/)

She tore the rose apart and scattered the petals over the grave...她掰开玫瑰花,将花瓣撒在坟墓上。
They've been scattering toys everywhere...他们总是把玩具扔得到处都是。

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scatter

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If a group of people ~ or if you ~ them, they suddenly separate and move in different directions. 使)(人群)分散;(使)散布在各处;(使)散开 (/ˈskætәr/)

After dinner, everyone scattered...用餐后,大家各奔东西。
The cavalry scattered them and chased them off the field. 骑兵驱散了他们并把他们逐出了战场。

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surrender

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to admit that you have been defeated and want to stop fighting; to allow yourself to be caught, taken prisoner, etc.投降;屈服; 自首(/sәˈrendәr/)

General Martin Bonnet called on the rebels to surrender...马丁•邦尼特将军呼吁反叛者投降。
She surrendered to the police in London last December. 她去年 12 月在伦敦向警方自首。

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surrender

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to give up sth/sb when you are forced to 放弃; 交出(/sәˈrendәr/)

He agreed to surrender all claims to the property.
They surrendered their guns to the police.

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synonym

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A ~ is a word or expression which means the same as another word or expression. 同义词 (/ˈsɪnәnɪm/)

The term 'industrial democracy' is often used as a synonym for worker participation. 工业民主”这个词常被用作“工人参与”的同义词。

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system

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[C] an organized set of ideas, methods, or ways of working 体制,制度; 一套办法,一套工作方法:

a system for dealing with complaints from customers 处理顾客投诉的一套制度
I don't understand your filing system. 我不明白你们的存档方法。

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overturn

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to officially decide that a legal decision, etc. is not correct, and to make it no longer valid 推翻,撤銷(判決等) (/ˌoʊvәrˈtɜːrn/)

When the prince became king, he overturned many of the laws that his father had made.

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prospective

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expected to do sth or to become sth SYNONYM potential预期的; 潜在的(/prәˈspektɪv/)

a prospective buyer

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prospective

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expected to happen soon SYNONYM forthcoming可能很快发生的 (/prәˈspektɪv/)

They are worried about prospective changes in the law.

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appointed

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chosen for and given a position by sb with a lot of power被任命的

Who was appointed as the new dean of the College of Sciences?

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cabinet

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a group of people who give advice, information, and ideas to the U.S. president on many important issues 内阁 (/ˈkæbɪnәt/)

How often does the President meet with his Cabinet members?

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mitten

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a type of glove that covers the four fingers together and the thumb separately 连指手套;独指手套 (/ˈmɪtn/)

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wield (sth)

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to have and use power, authority, etc 擁有,運用,行使,支配(權力等) (/wiːld/)

She wields enormous power within the party. 她操縱着黨內大權

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wield (sth)

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to hold sth, ready to use it as a weapon or tool 揮,操,使用(武器,工具等) (/wiːld/)

He was wielding a large knife. 他揮舞着一把大刀。

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soil (sth)

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to make sth dirty 弄脏;玷污 (/sɔɪl/)

Young people don't want to do things that soil their hands...年轻人不愿做那些容易弄脏手的事情。
He raised his eyes slightly as though her words might somehow soil him.

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brew (sth)

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If you ~tea or coffee, you make it by pouring hot water over tea leaves or ground coffee. 沏(茶);冲(咖啡) (/bruː/)

I'll get Venner to brew some tea.我会让文纳沏些茶。
He brewed a pot of coffee.他冲了一壶咖啡。

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cappuccino

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卡布奇诺 (/ˌkæpuˈtʃiːnoʊ/)

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espresso

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意大利浓缩咖啡 espresso coffee (strong black coffee made by forcing steam or boiling water through ground coffee) (/eˈspresoʊ/)

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mints

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一种糖(薄荷)

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paragraph

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(文章的)段,段落 (/ˈpærәɡræf/)

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siblings

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Your ~ are your brothers and sisters. 兄弟姐妹 (/ˈsɪblɪŋs/)

His siblings are mostly in their early twenties...他的兄弟姐妹大多二十出头。
Sibling rivalry often causes parents anxieties.手足之争常让父母忧心忡忡。

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sibling

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a brother or sister

squabbles between siblings

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give away

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to show where sb is or what they are doing or thinking when they are trying to keep this a secret 使露马脚,暴露

Don't worry, I won't give you away. 别担心,我不会把你说出去的。
Sue tried to smile, but her voice gave her away. 休想笑一笑,但是她的声音出卖了她。

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give away

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to tell sb sth that you should keep secret 泄露(秘密)

He gave away as little information as possible. 他尽可能不透露信息。
I don't want to give away exactly how the system works. 我不想说出这机器具体的工作原理。

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Supreme Court justice

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a judge on the supreme court, which is the most powerful court in the United States 最高法院法官 (/ˈdʒʌstɪs/)

Yevgeny is going to law school because he wants to become a Supreme Court justice.

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majority vote

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a vote where more than 50% of the voters say "yes" to sth 多数票决;过半数 (/mәˈdʒɔːrәti /)

Nobody won the majority vote, since even the most popular candidate got only 43% of the vote.
A majority vote enabled the passage of the resolution. 多数人投赞成票使议案得以通过。

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life term

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a period of time that lasts for the rest of one's life, usually until one dies or until one decides that one does not want to continue doing sth

In the United States, the president can never have a life term, since he or she can have only two four-year terms.

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commander-in-chief

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the person who leads a country's military (in the United States, this is the President) 总司令

The President of the United States is always the country's commander-in-chief,even if he or she doesn't have any military experience.

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armed forces

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the military; the people and organizations who fight for a country,usually to protect it 武装部队;陆海空三军

The U.S. Army, Navy, Marines, Air Force, and Coast Guard are all parts of the U.S. Armed Forces.

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head of state

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the most important political leader of a country 国家元首

The President of the United States usually welcomes other heads of state in a very formal ceremony.

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perform (one's) responsibilities

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to do one's job; to be able to do one's job 履行责任/义务 (/pәrˈfɔːrm/ /rɪˌspɑːnsәˈbɪlәti/)

Luis performs his responsibilities as store manager with patience and professionalism.

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term of office

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the length of time that a person has a job; the amount of time that sb is allowed to have a job 任期

The Chairman of the Board of Directors has a five-year term of office.

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term limit

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the maximum number of years that a person can work in a particular job 任期期限

U.S. Senators do not have a term limit, so they can be Senator for as long as they want to.

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per capita

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for each person in a country or area 人均的;按人计算的 (/pәrˈkæpɪtә/)

They have the world's largest per capita income...他们的人均收入居世界之首。
The per capita consumption of alcohol has dropped over the past two years.

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first born

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one's ~ is their first child. adj 头生的; n 长子,长女

She was my first-born...她是我的第一个孩子。
He was the first-born son.他是长子。

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only children

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独生子女们

Only children are sometimes spoilt. 独生子女有时被宠坏了。

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only child

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独生子或女

As an only child he was the idol of his parents. 作为独子,他是父母的宠儿。
The young couple lavish too much care on their only child. 那对年轻夫妇对他们的独生子过度溺爱。

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middle children (middle child)

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排行中间的子女

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last born

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最小的子女

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in-between

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adj 介于中间的

he's at the in-between stage, neither a child nor an adult

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fit into

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If you ~ a particular group, you seem to belong there because you are similar to the other people in it. 融入;与…相处融洽(或和谐)

It's hard to see how he would fit into the team. 很难看出他将如何融入这支队伍。

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personality trait

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人格特质,个性 (/ˌpərsəˈnælət̮i/ /treɪt/ )

It is not a personality trait; people aren't born with self-discipline. 它不是个人的特点,人们天生没有自律性。
Shyness is a common personality trait among young children. 害羞是小孩子们共同的性格特征

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justice

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a judge in a court (also used before the name of a judge) 法官(/ˈdʒʌstɪs/)

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hierarchy

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n system with grades of authority or status from the lowest to the highest 等级制度 (/ˈhaɪәrɑːrki/)

She's high up in the management hierarchy. 她在管理阶层中地位很高.
There is a hierarchy in the classification of all living creatures. 一切生物均可按等级分类.

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personality

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Your ~ is your whole character and nature 个性;性格 (/ˌpɜːrsәˈnælәti/)

She has such a kind, friendly personality...她个性善良友好。
Through sheer force of personality Hugh Trenchard had got his way...

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trait

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a particular quality in your personality 特征;特点;特性 (/treɪt/)

The study found that some alcoholics had clear personality traits showing up early in childhood...
Creativity is a human trait. 创造力是人类的一种特性。

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spoil (sb)

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If you ~ children, you give them everything they want or ask for. This is considered to have a bad effect on a child's character. 溺爱,宠坏(孩子) (/spɔɪl/)

Grandparents are often tempted to spoil their grandchildren whenever they come to visit. 祖父母每次来访都往往禁不住要娇惯孙辈

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demanding

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People who are demanding are not easily satisfied or pleased. 难伺候的;难取悦的;挑剔的;苛刻的 (/dɪˈmændɪŋ/)

Ricky was a very demanding child...里基是个非常难伺候的孩子。
Her boss was very demanding but appreciative of Christina's talents.克里斯蒂娜的老板非常苛刻,但同时也很欣赏她的才华。

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incline

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If you ~ to think or act in a particular way, or if sth ~s you to it, you are likely to think or act in that way. (使)倾向;(使)趋向 (/ɪnˈklaɪn/)

I incline to the view that he is right.我倾向于认为他是正确的。
...the factors which incline us towards particular beliefs...使我们倾向于相信某些特定信仰的因素

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anthropologist

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人类学家 (/ˌænθrәˈpɑːlәdʒɪst/)

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entertainer

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An ~ is a person whose job is to entertain audiences, for example by telling jokes, singing, or dancing. (娱乐节目)表演者;艺人 (/ˌentәrˈteɪnәr/)

Some have called him the greatest entertainer of the twentieth century.有人曾称他为 20 世纪最伟大的艺人。

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slur

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vi/vt. to pronounce words in a way that is not clear so that they run into each other, usually because you are drunk or tired(因醉酒、生病或困乏) 含糊地说; (因醉酒、生病或困乏) 发音不清 (/slɜːr/)

Their pronunciation is slurred.
The newscaster's speech began to slur...新闻广播员的话音变得含糊不清起来。

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be inclined to

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倾向于,喜欢 (/ɪnˈklaɪn/)

Despite this, they may be inclined to lie back and watch the activity. 除此之外,他们可能倾向于躺在后面看着整项活动。

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know-it-all

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a person who behaves as if they know everything 自以为是的人,万事通

"You don't want to come off as a know-it-all, " she says.她说：你不会希望给人们留下(自以为)什么都懂的印象

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ease up on

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If you ~ sb or sth, your behaviour or attitude towards them becomes less severe or strict. 宽待;宽容;对…放松

The manager does not intend to ease up on his players for some time...主教练并不打算在一段时间内放松对队员的要求。
Officials have eased up on the press restrictions.官员们已经放松了对新闻界的限制。

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born again

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再生;重生

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bottom out

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to stop getting worse走出低谷

Bredan’s friend bottomed out.
The recession is finally beginning to show signs of bottoming out.

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(hit/reach) rock bottom

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the lowest point or level that is possible最低点;最低谷

Prices hit rock bottom.
The marriage had reached rock bottom.

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noble lie

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动机高尚的谎

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white lie

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a harmless or small lie, especially one that you tell to avoid hurting sb 善意的谎言

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willfully blind

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选择性地看不见;故意视而不见 (/ˈwɪlfl/)

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a big mouth

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If you say that sb is ~ or that they have ~, you mean that they tell other people things that should have been kept secret. 大嘴巴

He has a big mouth.
Why don't you shut your big mouth? 你怎么不闭上你的大嘴巴？

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wean yourself off (sth)

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to make sb gradually stop doing or using sth使戒除 (尤指恶习) ;(/wiːn/)

The doctor tried to wean her off sleeping pills.

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let a sleeping dog lie
(let sleeping dogs lie)

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to avoid mentioning a subject or sth that happened in the past, in order to avoid any problems or arguments 莫惹是非,别惹麻烦,不自找麻烦;别多事

Can you prove that your neighbor stole your lawnmower? If not and you call the cops, he could make real trouble for you. Better to let sleeping dogs lie!

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rehab center

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戒疗所 (/ˈriːhæb/)

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a weekend dad

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a phrase referring to the father of a child who's parents are divorced and split custody of the child.

He is a weekend dad.

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(not) in one’s right mind

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(not) mentally normal 头脑正常

No one in his right mind should wish Microsoft failure.所有头脑正常的人都不应希望微软垮掉。

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a custody battle

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争夺监护权 (/ˈkʌstәdi/)

But US legal experts speculate that the mother of the two eldest children would stand the best chance of winning any custody battle.美国法律专家预测,两个大孩子的母亲很有机会赢得孩子抚养权的争夺战

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suck up to (sb)

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to try to please sb in authority by praising them too much, helping them, etc, in order to gain some advantage for yourself 巴结,奉承,讨好,拍马屁

I can't stand the way that you suck up to her.你老拍她的马屁,这种作法可真让我受不了。
Who hates being sucked up to? 拍谁谁不高兴呀?

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an uphil battle

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硬仗;艰苦的战斗

uphill battle, struggle, task, etc. an argument or a struggle that is difficult to win and takes a lot of effort over a long period of time (/ˌʌpˈhɪl/)
He faces an uphill struggle to be fit in time for the championships.
It had been an uphill struggle to achieve what she had wanted...她历尽坎坷才达到目的。

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(be) commensurate with

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matching sth in size, importance, quality, etc 与…相称；与…相当 (/kәˈmenʃәrәt/)

Salary will be commensurate with experience.
I ‘m comfortable to be paid according to what is commensurate with my experience.

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the going rate (for sth)

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the usual amount of money paid for goods or services at a particular time 现行工资率; 市场价

I’m happy to be paid the going rate.(whatever the normal salary)
They pay slightly more than the going rate.

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flap one’s gums

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to talk aimlessly

They're still out on the porch, flapping their gums.
Well, I can't sit here flapping my jaws all day. Gotta get back to work.

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flip-flop (on sth)

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to change your opinion about sth, especially when you then hold the opposite opinion 转持相反观点(尤指政客) (/ˈflɪpflɑːp/)

The vice-president was accused of flip-flopping on several major issues.

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lump sum

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(also lump sum payment)
an amount of money that is paid at one time and not on separate occasions 一次性付款

She was given a lump sum when she retired.
The standards of lump sum benefit payment for death and injury raised.

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work on (sth)

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to try hard to improve or achieve sth 致力于，从事于

work on my hang-ups.
You need to work on your pronunciation a bit more.

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freak (sb) out

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to become very anxious, upset or afraid, or make sb very anxious, upset or afraid 处于极度高涨的情绪中(如害怕、愤怒或兴奋) (/friːk/)

People just freaked out when they heard the news.
The whole idea freaked me out.

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lash out (at sb)

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to suddenly try to hit sb猛击；

She suddenly lashed out at the boy.

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lash out (at sb)

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to criticize sb in an angry way猛烈抨击；痛斥

In a bitter article he lashed out at his critics.

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have a bun in the oven

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(informal, humorous) to be pregnant

George’s wife has a bun in the oven.

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be expecting a baby

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to be pregnant 怀孕；要生孩子

Ann's expecting a baby in June.
Are your wife pregnant? Yes, She’s expecting. (现在要用 We’re expecting.)

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laugh (sth) off

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to try to make people think that sth is not serious or important, especially by making a joke about it
He laughed off suggestions that he was going to resign.一笑置之

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It is not about me

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It is not my issue. 与我无关

The first thing we have to learn about dating and marriage is that it is not about you and your happiness! 在恋爱婚姻中,我们首先要学习的是,它与你自己以及你的快乐无关！

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I see what you’re saying,but..

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Beginning an argument 所说的,我明白你的话,但是...

I see what you’re saying, but in the real world, is it possible for a girl to internalize that?

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in the real world

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现实中,现实生活中

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(develop) a thick skin

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the ability to accept criticism, insults, etc. without becoming upset厚脸皮

You have to be pretty thick-skinned to do this job.
a thin skin: opposite to a thick skin

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thick skinned

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not easily upset by criticism or unkind comments厚脸皮的

thin skinned

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it is on me

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it is my duty 都在我肩上

why is it on me to satisfy your concept of beauty?

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results-oriented

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关注结果的,以结果为导向的

To have a combination of technical and business knowledge and to be very results-oriented. 同时具备技术和商业知识,而注重结果。

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do (sb) a disservice

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If you do sb or sth a ~ you harm them in some way. (Bredan: to do sth bad to sb even your intentions is good) 造成危害 (/dɪsˈsɜːrvɪs/)

He said the protesters were doing a disservice to the nation...他说抗议者正对国家造成危害。
You could do yourself a grave disservice by revealing all to a potential rival.

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soft skill (hard skill)

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软技能,情商/硬技能

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a home-body

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a person who like to spend his time at home. 宅男宅女

I'm naturally a home body.我实际上喜欢宅在家
During the winter I'm more of a home-body, but I do like to snowboard .

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set in one's way

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don’t want to change 固执;顽固不化;刚愎自用

Although I was so confused that does not think enterprising be set in one's way, but the master always miss this sneaking disciple! 虽然我是这样糊涂这样顽固不化不思进取,师父却一直都在记挂着我这个不争气的弟子啊！

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have the hots for (sb)

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to be strongly sexually attracted to sb 迷恋;爱上

He's had the hots for Sue ever since he first met her.
Carlos: You still have the hots for him. Oh, don't deny it. I saw you.你还对他旧情未了啊.别否定了,我看到了。

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blow hot and cold

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to change your opinion about sth often摇摆不定；反覆无常；三心二意

to blow hot and cold with you.对你忽冷忽热.
He keeps blowing hot and cold on the question of moving to the country.

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social etiquette

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社交礼仪 (/ˈetɪket/)

You’re worried about social etiquette.

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keep going

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继续(运转、谈话等)

This is exhausting work, but I manage to keep going somehow. 这个工作很费力气,但是我尽量设法做下去。

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keep going

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(使)继续(生活、生存)下去;(使)维持下去

He lost his job and didn't know how to keep his family going.他失去了工作,不知道怎样让全家继续生活下去。
The company won't keep going unless we can get some loan.除非我们能搞到贷款,否则公司就维持不下去了。

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there’s always sb for you

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总有人适合你的

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(be) out of one’s depth

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to be in water that is too deep to stand in with your head above water

If you can't swim, don't go out of your depth.

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(be) out of one’s depth

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to be unable to understand sth because it is too difficult; to be in a situation that you cannot control 力所不及；非…所能理解

He felt totally out of his depth in his new job.
There will be points along the way where you"ll feel a little out of your depth."

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talking out of one’s ass

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When sb says sth stupid that they have no proof of. 胡说 (Bredan: they don’t know what they’re talking)

For example, "The Space Shuttle was destroyed by TERRORISTS!"
That asshat's talking out of his ass again

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(give sb/get) a fair shake

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fair treatment that gives you the same chance as sb else公平待遇；一视同仁

Are minority students getting a fair shake at college? He gives everyone a fair shake.

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a hypothetical wife

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想象的妻子(/ˌhaɪpәˈθetɪkl/)

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set the bar (too high)

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to set a standard of quality or performance 设置门槛；设定标准

The show really sets the bar for artistic invention.
Sofia sets the bar very high for what she expects of herself.

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a meal ticket

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a person or thing that you see only as a source of money and food饭票；提供生活来源的人

He suspected that he was just a meal ticket for her.

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a meal ticket

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a card or ticket that gives you the right to have a cheap or free meal, for example at school 饭票

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sugar daddy

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a rich older man who gives presents and money to a much younger woman, usually in return for sex

Perhaps you’re a Sugar Baby and your FWB is a Sugar Daddy willing to please you on all levels. 也许你是个小甜心而你的床伴是个乐意在各方面讨得你欢心的甜爹。

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shoulder the burden

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承担负担, 肩负责任 (/ˈʃoʊldәr/)

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a boy toy

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a woman's male lover who is much younger than she is 小白脸

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a boy toy

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a young woman who is happy to be considered only for her sexual attraction and not for her character or intelligence

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a rice king (queen)

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A non-Asian male (typically white) who only dates Asian women.

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a curry king

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a white man who likes Indian woman. (/ˈkɜːri/)

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What are you getting at?

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If you ask sb ~, you are asking them to explain what they mean, usually because you think that they are being unpleasant or are suggesting sth that is untrue. 你的意思如何

Well, maybe a little more. I don't know. What are you getting at? 嗯,也许会多一点.不知道.你的意思是?

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non-traditional

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非传统的 (/trəˈdɪʃənl/)

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self-absorbed

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only concerned about or interested in yourself只顾自己的;自我专注的 (selfish: more behavior) (/'selfәb'sɔ:bd/)

Those who suffer from narcissism become self-absorbed. 自恋的人会变得自私。
He's too self-absorbed to care about us. 他只顾自己,不关心我们。

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open-minded

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willing to listen to, think about or accept different ideas 思想开放的

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narrow-minded

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not willing to listen to new ideas or to the opinions of others OPPOSITE broad-minded, open-minded 狭隘的；气量小的

a narrow-minded attitude
a narrow-minded nationalis

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a guarded welcome

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以谨慎的态度欢迎 (/ˈɡɑrdəd/ /ˈwɛlkəm/)

give a guarded welcome to

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feel homesick

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想家 (/ˈhoʊmsɪk/)

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checks and balances

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influences in an organization or political system which help to keep it fair and stop a small group from keeping all the power 彼此之间的相互制衡

We have checks and balances with people.
checks and balances mechanism 制衡机制

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checks and balances

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(in the US) the principle of government by which the President, Congress and the Supreme Court each have some control over the others 三权分立

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human nature

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人类本能 (/ˈhyumən/)

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(be/feel) hard done by

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to be or feel unfairly treated受到不公正待遇

Many Canadians/Americans think they are hard done by.
She has every right to feel hard done by—her parents have given her nothing.

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raise the bar

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提高标准

Adding new features does not necessarily raise the bar for entry. 增加新功能并不一定需要提高入门的门槛。

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show (sb) up

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to make sb feel embarrassed by doing sth better than them 使难堪;使尴尬;使丢脸

Don't worry about being shown up by the kids—they've always used computers.

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have a sit-down

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to sit down and spend sometime discussing sth/talking. 坐下好好谈谈

And then we're gonna have a sit-down chat with each one of your members.

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(take/feel) the pulse of

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(take/feel) the pulse of (person/event/situation)
Try to determine the intentions or sentiments of a person or group. (Bredan: to know how people think) (/pʌls/)

To take the pulse of voters, Inquirer this week visited eight crucial marginal seats.
News organizations are trying take the pulse of undecided others.

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scale back (down)

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to reduce the number, size or extent of sth相应缩减；按比例缩减 (/skeɪl/).

We are thinking of scaling down our training programmes next year.
The IMF has scaled back its growth forecasts for the next decade.

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All things being equal,

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所有条件都相同 (meaning: if the conditions were exactly same, which one would you choose?)

All things being equal, where will you live in Canada?

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white trash

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a way of referring to poor white people白人垃圾 (/træʃ/ )

Do you mean to compare him with real white trash like the Slatterys? 你是要拿他跟真正的白人下流坯像斯莱特里那种人相比吗？

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(a) heart-to-heart

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(n/adj) a conversation in which two people talk honestly about their feelings and personal problems 推心置腹的；谈心

to have a heart-to-heart with sb
a heart-to-heart talk

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a snappy dresser

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衣着时尚的人 (/ˈsnæpi/)

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lose one’s looks

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失去相貌

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in sharp (stark) contrast

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强烈的反差;对比鲜明 (/ˈkɑːntræst/)

The winter heat wave in California is a stark contrast to the below-freezing temperatures on the East Coast.

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in contrast (to/with)

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与...对比 (/ˈkɑːntræst/)

The stock lost 60 cents a share, in contrast to last year, when it gained 21 cents.
In contrast, households only spent $140 on toys and games.

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When Beauty Fades

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当美丽凋零 (/feɪd/)

In case you think I'm being cruel, I would say the following. If my money were to go away, so would you, so when your beauty fades I need an out.

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soul mate

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a person that you have a special friendship with because you understand each other's feelings and interests 心灵伴侣;知音 (/ˈsoʊlmeɪt/)

Steve and I became soul mates, near-constant companions.我和史蒂夫成为了知音和形影不离的伙伴。

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(a/the) slippery slope

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a course of action that is difficult to stop once it has begun, and can lead to serious problems or disaster (/ˈslɪpәri/)

She realized he was on the slippery slope towards a life of crime.

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go with the flow

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to be relaxed and not worry about what you should do 顺其自然

If you can go with the flow, you’ll find tranquillity.如果你能顺其自然,你就能找到安宁。

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bury emotion

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隐藏感情 (/ɪˈmoʊʃn/ )

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(hit a) home run

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(in baseball) a hit that allows the person hitting the ball to run around all the bases without stopping 全垒打

Franklin could swim underwater and hit a home run.
Ruth hit sixty home runs that year. 露丝那一年击中了 60 个本垒打。

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(climb the) monkey bars

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供儿童攀爬游戏的猴架

He knew how to climb the monkey bars and pump himself high on the swings.

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training wheel

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辅助轮

In the spring, all of Franklin’s friends had traing wheels on their bikes.

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show off

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to show people sb/sth that you are proud of炫耀；卖弄

Beaver was the brave one. She took her extra wheels off first. She practised and practised.
Then she went to the park to show off.

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in circle

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呈圆形

Franklin watched Beaver ride around in circle.

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hold on to (sb/sth)

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to keep holding sth/sb 抓紧;不放开

It wasn’t long before Beaver could signal with one paw and hold on to handlebar with the other.
Hold on and don't let go until I say so.

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go on a picnic

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去野餐,去野炊 (/ˈpɪknɪk/)

‘We’re going on a picnic,’ said Bear, ‘Come on.’
I'd like to go on a picnic. 我想去野餐

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give (sb) a push

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He sat on his bike, and his mother gave him a push. 推某人一下

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flower bed

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a piece of ground in a garden/yard or park where flowers are grown 花坛;花圃

Franklin wibbled and wobbled, and teerered and tottered. Then he fell into the flower bed

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feel left out

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感到受冷落;感到受忽视

For the rest of the week, Franklin felt left out. He watched as his friends rode off without him.

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leave out (of sth)

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If you leave someone or something out of an activity, collection, discussion, or group, you do not include them in it. 排除;不考虑

Leave me out of this quarrel, please.
He hadn't been asked to the party and was feeling very left out.

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shelter

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to protect sb from difficult or unpleasant experiences保护；庇护 (/ˈʃeltər/)

You cannot shelter your children from the realities of life.
Perhaps I sheltered my daughter too much

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shelter

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to give sb/sth a place where they are protected from the weather or from danger遮蔽(/ˈʃeltər/)

Trees shelter the house from the wind.
helping the poor and sheltering the homeless

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withdrawal

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the period of time when sb is getting used to not taking a drug that they have become addicted to, and the unpleasant effects of doing this戒毒 (/wɪðˈdrɔːәl/)

I got withdrawal symptoms after giving up smoking.

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willful

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done deliberately, although the person doing it knows that it is wrong蓄意的；故意的 (/ˈwɪlfl/)

wilful damage

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sunny

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cheerful and happy 性情开朗的 (/ˈsʌni/)

a sunny disposition

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fatalistic

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showing a belief in fate and feeling that you cannot control events or stop them from happening 宿命论的;宿命主义的;听天由命的 (/ˌfeɪtәˈlɪstɪk/)

a fatalistic attitude/outlook
People we spoke to today were really rather fatalistic about what's going to happen.

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radiant

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showing great happiness, love or health 容光焕发的 (/ˈreɪdiәnt/)

The bride looked radiant.
She was radiant with health.

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aging

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the process of growing old (/ˈeɪdʒɪŋ/)

signs of ageing
skin care products which claim to halt the ageing process

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delusional

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having ideas or beliefs that are not based in reality 妄想的 (/dɪˈluʒәnl/)

He is delusional.
Delusional thinking led him to believe they were plotting against him.

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rehab

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the process of helping to cure sb who has a problem with drugs or alcohol 康复 (/ˈriːhæb/)

to go into rehab
a rehab clinic

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function

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to work in the correct way SYNONYM operate起作用；正常工作；运转 (/ˈfʌŋkʃn/)

Despite the power cuts, the hospital continued to function normally.
We now have a functioning shower.

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custody

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~ is the legal right to keep and look after a child, especially the right given to a child's mother or father when they get divorced. (尤指父母离异后孩子的)监护权 (/ˈkʌstәdi/)

I'm going to go to court to get custody of the children...我将起诉,要求获得孩子们的监护权。
Child custody is normally granted to the mother.孩子的监护权通常判给母亲。

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euphemism (for sth)

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an indirect word or phrase that people often use to refer to sth embarrassing or unpleasant, sometimes to make it seem more acceptable than it really is委婉语；委婉说法 (/ˈjuːfәmɪzәm/)

‘Pass away’ is a euphemism for ‘die’.
‘User fees’ is just a politician's euphemism for taxes.

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airtight

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not allowing air to get in or out 密闭的,密封的 (/ˈertaɪt/)

Store the cake in an airtight container.
(figurative) an airtight alibi (= one that cannot be proved to be false)

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click

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to suddenly become clear or understood (When you suddenly understand sth, you can say that it ~s . 豁然开朗;突然醒悟)

Suddenly it clicked—we'd been talking about different people.
It all clicked into place

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clash

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When people ~, they fight, argue, or disagree with each other. 发生冲突;打斗;争论;意见不合 (/klæʃ/)

A group of 400 demonstrators clashed with police...400 名示威者与警察发生了冲突。
Behind the scenes, Parsons clashed with almost everyone on the show...

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culprit

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a person who has done sth wrong or against the law犯罪者; 犯错者 (/ˈkʌlprɪt/)

The police quickly identified the real culprits.
The culprit then may not be one angler, but all of them.

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culprit

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a person or thing responsible for causing a problem 肇事者;引起问题的事物 (/ˈkʌlprɪt/)

The main culprit in the current crisis seems to be modern farming techniques.

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flabbergasted

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extremely surprised and/or shocked SYNONYM astonished目瞪口呆的；大吃一惊的 (/ˈflæbәrɡæstɪd/)

Friends were flabbergasted by the news that they'd split up.
She was too flabbergasted to speak.

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diarrhea

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an illness in which waste matter is emptied from the bowels much more frequently than normal, and in liquid form腹泻，痢疾 (/ˌdaɪәˈriːә/)

Symptoms include diarrhoea and vomiting.

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untold

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used to emphasize how large, great, unpleasant, etc. sth is SYNONYM immeasurable (/ˌʌnˈtoʊld/)

It did untold damage to the girls.
untold misery/wealth

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toxic

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having a very unpleasant personality, especially in the way they like to control and influence other people in a dishonest way (/ˈtɑːksɪk/)

He is very toxic.

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internalize (sth)

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to make a feeling, an attitude, or a belief part of the way you think and behave (Bredan: to fully perfectly understand as a truth) 使···内在化 (/ɪnˈtɜːrnәlaɪz/)

I see what you’re saying, but in the real world, is it possible for a girl to internalize that?
Minority groups tend to internalize the values of the dominant society.

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(a) front

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behaviour that is not genuine, done in order to hide your true feelings or opinions (装出的)样子;假面具 (/frʌnt/)

Is it a culture of self-acceptance or is it just a front?
Rudeness is just a front for her shyness

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(a) facade

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the way that sb/sth appears to be, which is different from the way sb/sth really is (Bredan: fake behaviour = a front) 假象 (/fәˈsɑːd/)

She managed to maintain a facade of indifference.
They seem happy together, but it's all a facade.

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conform

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to behave and think in the same way as most other people in a group or society
守规矩;遵守(规矩)(/kәnˈfɔːrm/)

There is considerable pressure on teenagers to conform.
He refused to conform to the local customs.

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conformity

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behaviour or actions that follow the accepted rules of society随大流; 守规矩; 一致 (/kәnˈfɔːrmәti/)

Excessive conformity is usually caused by fear of disapproval... 过于墨守成规通常都是由于担心得不到认可
Pressure appears to be mounting for conformity in how people speak English.要求人们讲规范英语的压力似乎越来越大。

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virtue

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behaviour or attitudes that show high moral standards (Bredan: positive behavior which pleases God or the person in authority) 美德；德行(/ˈvɜːrtʃuː/)

Conformity is a virtue.
She was certainly no paragon of virtue!

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matriarch

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a woman who is the head of a family or social group女家长;女统治者;女负责人 (/ˈmeɪtrɑːrk/)

The matriarch of the Gandhi dynasty is keeping her grip on power.甘地王朝的女家长正牢牢的把握着权力。

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patriarch

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the male head of a family or community家长;族长 (/ˈpeɪtriɑːrk/)

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set

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not likely to change固执的; 顽固的

set ideas/opinions/views on how to teach
As people get older, they get set in their ways.

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(a) kick

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a new interest, especially one that does not last long: (Bredan: a positive trend or change in behavior)

Jacqueline is on a health kick.
He's on an exercise kick (= He exercises a lot) at the moment.

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initiate (sth)

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to make sth begin使开始; 发起 (/ɪˈnɪʃieɪt/)

to initiate legal proceedings against sb
The government has initiated a programme of economic reform.

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etiquette

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~ is a set of customs and rules for polite behaviour, especially among a particular class of people or in a particular profession. (尤指特定阶层的)礼仪,礼节;(尤指特定行业的)行为规范,规矩 (/ˈetɪket/)

This was such a great breach of etiquette, he hardly knew what to do.这是严重失礼的行为,他几乎手足无措。
...the rules of diplomatic etiquette.外交礼节的规则

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playful

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full of fun; wanting to play爱玩耍的; 爱嬉戏的 (/ˈpleɪfl/)

I see you as a playful kid. (你必须要比他大很多才能说)
a playful puppy

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playful

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(of a remark, an action, etc.) made or done in fun; not serious开玩笑的 (/ˈpleɪfl/)

He gave her a playful punch on the arm.

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significantly

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in a way that is large or important enough to have an effect on sth or to be noticed 显著地;明显地 (/sɪɡˈnɪfɪkәntli/)

..significantly older than him
The two sets of figures are not significantly different.

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insignificantly

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opposite to significant (/ˌɪnsɪɡˈnɪfɪkәntli/)

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hypothetical

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based on situations or ideas which are possible and imagined rather than real and true
假设的；假定的 (/ˌhaɪpәˈθetɪkl/)

a hypothetical question/situation/example
Let us take the hypothetical case of Sheila, a mother of two…

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shoulder

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to accept the responsibility for sth肩负，承担(/ˈʃoʊldər/ )

to shoulder the responsibility/blame for sth
women who shoulder the double burden of childcare and full-time work

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shoulder

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to carry sth on your shoulder 肩挑，肩负 (/ˈʃoʊldər/ )

She shouldered her bag and set off home.
to shoulder arms (= to hold a weapon, rifle, etc. against your shoulder while you are not using it)

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(one’s) will

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a legal document that says what is to happen to sb's money and property after they die遗嘱

I ought to make a will.
My father left me the house in his will.

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(a) banana

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Asian American香蕉人

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incest

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sexual activity between two people who are very closely related in a family, for example, a brother and sister, or a father and daughter乱伦;近亲通婚 (/ˈɪnsest/)

There are episodes of treachery and incest and murder and rape.有些篇子讲的就是阴险狡诈,乱伦,谋杀,强奸

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miffed

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slightly angry or upset SYNONYM annoyed稍微生气的; 稍微恼火的 (/mɪft/)

She's a bit miffed that we're not taking her with us.

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sexist

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a person who treats other people, especially women, unfairly because of their sex or who makes offensive remarks about them (also adjective) 性别歧视者 (/ˈseksɪst/)

a sexist attitude
sexist language

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polished

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elegant, confident and/or highly skilled幽雅的; 有教养的 [表赞许] (/ˈpɑːlɪʃt/)

Iranian people seem very polished.
polished manners

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Iranian

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(a person) from Iran (/ɪˈreɪniәn/)

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Iran

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伊朗 (/ɪˈræn/)

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taboo (aganist/on sth)

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a cultural or religious custom that does not allow people to do, use or talk about a particular thing as people find it offensive or embarrassing 禁忌，忌讳 (/tәˈbuː/)

an incest taboo
a taboo on working on a Sunday

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taboo (aganist/on sth)

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a general agreement not to do sth or talk about sth禁止；避讳 (/tәˈbuː/)

The subject is still a taboo in our family.

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taboo

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禁忌的 (/tәˈbuː/)

in the days when sex was a taboo subject
Any talk of the divorce is strictly taboo.

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guarded

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careful; not showing feelings or giving much information SYNONYM cautious 谨慎的;有保留的 (/ˈɡɑːrdɪd/)

There’s a fine line between guarded and paranoid.
defensive :negative, protect themselves too extreme
guarded: just protect themselves.
paranoid: ultra-defensive (ultra: very, very, very)

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defensive

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自卫的

defensive (guarded/ paranoid)
(in adjectives and nouns) extremely; beyond a particular limit (Bredan: very, very, very 的意思)
How old are you? Why,why..? (defensive,认为别人有目的可能伤害你)

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ultra

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ultra- (/ˈʌltrә/)

hyper: effect/behavior
ultra: quality/characteristic
AE is ultra smart.

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ultra

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ultra (hyper)
hyper-fast, hyper-angry
ultra-modern, ultraviolet

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homesick

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sad because you are away from home and you miss your family and friends想家的；思乡病的;

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homesickness

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想家;乡愁 homesick的名词 (/ˈhoʊmsɪknәs/)

She soon got over her homesickness.
A great wave of homesickness swept over me.

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greed

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a strong desire for more wealth, possessions, power, etc. than a person needs贪婪，贪心 (/ɡriːd/)

His actions were motivated by greed.
Nothing would satisfy her greed for power

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greed

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a strong desire for more food or drink when you are no longer hungry or thirsty贪嘴 (/ɡriːd/)

I had another helping of ice cream out of pure greed.

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frugal

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using only as much money or food as is necessary OPPOSITE extravagant节俭的；朴素的 (/ˈfruːɡl/)

a frugal existence/life
He has always been hard-working and frugal.

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frugal

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(cheap/mean)

frugal: positive
cheap/mean: negative, mean 旧式用法现在一般不用了而用 cheap

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unkind

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unpleasant or unfriendly; slightly cruel不友好的;不仁慈的，不厚道的 (/ˌʌnˈkaɪnd/)

an unkind remark
He was never actually unkind to them.

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resent (sb/sth)

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to feel bitter or angry about sth, especially because you feel it is unfair (Bredan: secretly dislike sb/sth) 怨恨；愤恨 (/rɪˈzent/)

I deeply resented her criticism.
The children resented the new woman in their father's life.

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altruistic

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If your behaviour or motives are ~, you show concern for the happiness and welfare of other people rather than for yourself. 利他的;无私的 (/ˌæltruˈɪstɪk/)

Is Canadian immigration altruistic?
...motives and ambitions that are not entirely altruistic. 不完全利他的动机和抱负

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altruism

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the fact of caring about the needs and happiness of other people more than your own 利他；利他主义 (/ˈæltruɪzәm/)

Politicians are not necessarily motivated by pure altruism.

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pulse

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If you refer to the ~ of a group in society, you mean the ideas, opinions, or feelings they have at a particular time. 意向;心态 (/pʌls/)

The White House insists that the president is in touch with the pulse of the black community. 白宫坚持称总统是了解黑人群体的心声的。

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misrepresent

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If sb ~s a person or situation, they give a wrong or inaccurate account of what the person or situation is like. 误述;对…作不准确的叙述;歪曲(/ˌmɪsˌreprɪˈzent/)

He said that the press had misrepresented him as arrogant and bullying...他说新闻媒体把他歪曲成了一个傲慢而又霸道的人。
Hollywood films misrepresented us as drunks, maniacs and murderers...好莱坞电影把我们歪曲成酒鬼、疯子和杀人凶手。

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snappy

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attractive and fashionable穿着入时的; 时髦的 (/ˈsnæpi/)

a snappy outfit
She's a snappy dresser.

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humility

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the quality of not thinking that you are better than other people; the quality of being humble
谦卑，谦逊 (/hjuːˈmɪlәti/)

Her first defeat was an early lesson in humility.
an act of genuine humility

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unproven

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not proved or tested未经检验的；未经证明的 (/ʌnˈpruːvn/)

unproven theories

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proven

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tested and shown to be true经过验证或证实的 (/ˈprәʊvn/)

a student of proven ability
It is a proven fact that fluoride strengthens growing teeth.

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psychosomatic

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caused by mental problems, such as stress and worry, rather than physical problems 由心理负担导致的;由精神压力引起的 (/ˌsaɪkoʊsәˈmætɪk/)

Tests showed that her problems were more than merely psychosomatic.
Doctors refused to treat her, claiming that her problems were all psychosomatic.

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(a) recipe (for sth)

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a set of instructions that tells you how to cook sth and the ingredients(= items of food) you need for it食谱 (/ˈresәpi/)

a recipe for chicken soup/ vegetarian recipes/ a recipe book

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(a) recipe (for sth)

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If you say that something is a recipe for a particular situation, you mean that it is likely to result in that situation. 方法；秘诀;诀窍 (/ˈresәpi/)

His plans are a recipe for disaster.
What's her recipe for success?

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slippery

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difficult to hold or to stand or move on, because it is smooth, wet or polished滑的; 湿滑的 (/ˈslɪpәri/)

slippery like a fish
In places the path can be wet and slippery.

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bury (sth)

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If you ~ a feeling, you try not to show it. If you bury a memory, you try to forget it.掩藏(感情);抛开(记忆)

When we feel anger, we bury the emotion and feel guilty instead...当我们感到愤怒时,压抑这种情绪反而会觉得内疚。
It is time to bury our past misunderstandings.是我们捐弃前嫌的时候了。

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aggressive

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angry, and behaving in a threatening way; ready to attack 侵略性的；好斗的;咄咄逼人的 (/әˈɡresɪv/)

He gets aggressive when he's drunk.
a dangerous aggressive dog

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aggressive

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acting with force and determination in order to succeed好强的；有进取心的 (/әˈɡresɪv/)

an aggressive advertising campaign
A good salesperson has to be aggressive in today's competitive market.

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aggressively

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aggressive的副词

‘What do you want?’ he demanded aggressively.
aggressively marketed products