Vocabulary 14

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protest (about/against/at sth)

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to say or do sth to show that you disagree with or disapprove of sth, especially publicly (公開) 反對; 抗議 (/prәˈtest/)

Students took to the streets to protest against the decision. 學生們走上街頭，抗議這項決定。
The victim's widow protested at the leniency of the sentence. 受害人的遺孀抗議判決太輕。

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protest

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to say firmly that sth is true, especially when you have been accused of sth or when other people do not believe you 坚决地表示;申辩 (/prәˈtest/)

She has always protested her innocence. 她一直堅持說自己是無辜的。
He protested that the journey was too far by car. 他堅持說路途太遠，不宜開汽車去。

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conflicts

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a situation in which people, groups or countries are involved in a serious disagreement or argument 衝突;爭執;爭論 (/ˈkɑːnflɪkt/)

a conflict between two cultures
The violence was the result of political and ethnic conflicts.

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conflicts

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a violent situation or period of fighting between two countries (軍事)衝突;戰鬥 (/ˈkɑːnflɪkt/)

armed/military conflict 武裝/軍事衝突
A conflict between the two countries could easily spread across the whole region.

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produce

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things that have been made or grown, especially things connected with farming產品; (尤指) 農產品 (/ˈprɑːduːs/)

farm produce /The shop sells only fresh local produce.
Winter produce will cost more for the next few weeks.在未来几周,冬季农产品会更贵

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slot

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a long narrow opening, into which you put or fit sth (/slɑːt/)

to put some coins in the slot

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inbox

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an electronic space or a real box that holds emails, papers, and other things that one needs to read and respond to 收信信箱 (/ɪnbɑːks/)

Mike has two inboxes on his desk: one for things that have to be responded to right away, and one for things that he can read whenever he has some free time.

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mailroom

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a room in a large office building where mail is organized so that it can be given to the right people 邮件收发室

Every afternoon the mailroom receives thousands of pieces of mail and the workers have to deliver them to the right people by 5:00 p.m.

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intra-office

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within one office or office building 办公室内部

Kelly works in this building on the 29th floor, so if you want to send her sth, you should put it with the intra-office mail.

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intra

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(in adjectives and adverbs) inside; within

intra-departmental (= within a department)

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inter-office

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among many offices or office buildings

Many companies have inter-office mail, because having sb take large bags of mail from one office building to another is cheaper and faster than using the regular mail service.

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inter

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(in verbs, nouns, adjectives and adverbs) between; from one to another

interface /interaction /international

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spam

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advertising material sent by email to people who have not asked for it compare junk mail濫發的電郵; 垃圾電郵 (/spæm/)

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trash

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(North American English) things that you throw away because you no longer want or need them廢物; 垃圾

The yards are overgrown and cluttered with trash.院子杂草丛生,堆满了垃圾。

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trash

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(informal, disapproving) objects, writing, ideas, etc. that you think are of poor quality劣質品; 拙劣的作品; 糟粕; 謬論

What's this trash you're watching?
Pop music doesn't have to be trash; it can be art. 流行音乐并不一定是劣质的东西,它可以是艺术。

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trash

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( informal) an offensive word used to describe people that you do not respect窩囊廢; 廢物; 沒出息的人

white trash (= poor white people, especially those living in the southern US)

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forward

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to send an email that one has received to other people (/ˈfɔːrwәrd/)

When your sister sends you an email with the photos from the party, please forward it to me.

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sort

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to put things in order; to divide things into different groups or categories整理; 把…分類

Please sort these books by author, so that everything written by Tolstoy is on the right and everything written by Dostoevsky is on the left.

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optics

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the scientific study of sight and light 光学 (/ˈɑːptɪks/)

This part of the subject is called physical optics. 这部分内容叫做物理光学。

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optical

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~ devices, processes, and effects involve or relate to vision, light. 视力的;视觉的;光的;光学的 (ˈɔptikәl)

..optical telescopes.光学望远镜
...the optical effects of volcanic dust in the stratosphere.火山灰在平流层造成的视觉效果

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optician

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a person whose job is to examine people's eyes and to recommend and sell glasses 眼镜商;验光师 (/ɑːpˈtɪʃn/)

The optician said I needed new glasses. 验光师说我需要配新眼镜

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optician’s

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the shop/store where an optician works 眼镜店 (/ɑːpˈtɪʃn/)

Some may need specialist treatment at the optician's.有些人可能需要到眼镜店进行专业验光。

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optic

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[usually before noun] connected with the eye or the sense of sight 眼的;視覺的 (/ˈɑːptɪk/)

The reason for this is that the optic nerve is a part of the brain.这其中的原因在于视神经是大脑的一部分。

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induce (sth)

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(formal) to cause sth 引起;導致 (/ɪnˈduːs/)

drugs which induce sleep 使人昏昏欲睡的藥物
a drug-induced coma 藥物引起的昏迷狀態

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inducement

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sth that is given to sb to persuade them to do sth 引誘;刺激;誘因 (/ɪnˈduːsmәnt/)

financial inducements to mothers to stay at home
There is little inducement for them to work harder.

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organic

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(of food, farming methods, etc.) produced or practised without using artificial chemicals 有機的;不使用化肥的;綠色的 (/ɔːrˈɡænɪk/)

organic cheese/vegetables/wine, etc. 有機奶酪,蔬菜,酒等
an organic farmer/gardener 實行有機栽培的農民/園藝師

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organic

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produced by or from living things 有機物的;生物的 (/ɔːrˈɡænɪk/)

Improve the soil by adding organic matter. 加入有機物成分以改良土壤。
organic compounds 有機化合物

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organic

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connected with the organs of the body 器官的 (/ɔːrˈɡænɪk/)

organic disease 器官疾病

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inorganic

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not consisting of or coming from any living substances 無生物的;無機的 (/ˌɪnɔːrˈɡænɪk/)

inorganic fertilizers 無機肥料/ Rocks and minerals are inorganic.
...roofing made from organic and inorganic fibres.有机和无机纤维的屋面材料

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empirical

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based on scientific testing or practical experience, not on ideas 以科学实验(经验)为依据的;经验主义的;非理论的 (/ɪmˈpɪrɪkl/)

empirical evidence 实验证据
Such claims need to be tested empirically. 這類斷言需要實踐來檢驗。

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anecdote

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a short, interesting or amusing story about a real person or event 佚事;趣聞 (/ˈænɪkdoʊt/)

amusing anecdotes about his brief career as an actor 關於他短暫演員生涯的趣聞佚事
The book is a rich store of anecdote.

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anecdote

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a personal account of an event 傳聞 (/ˈænɪkdoʊt/)

This research is based on anecdote, not fact. 這項研究的根據是傳聞而非事實

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anecdotal

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based on anecdotes and possibly not true or accurate佚事的; 趣聞的; 傳聞的 (/ˌænɪkˈdoʊtl/)

anecdotal evidence 傳聞的證據
Anecdotal evidence suggests there were irregularities at the polling station on the day of the election.

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distill

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to make a liquid pure by heating it until it becomes a gas, then cooling it and collecting the drops of liquid that form 蒸餾;用蒸餾法提取 (/dɪˈstɪ/)

to distil fresh water from sea water 用蒸餾法從海水中提取淡水
distilled water 蒸餾水

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distill

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to make sth such as a strong alcoholic drink in this way 用蒸餾法製造(酒等) (/dɪˈstɪ/)

The factory distils and bottles whisky. 這家工廠用蒸餾法釀造瓶裝威士忌酒

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distillation

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distill的名词 (/ˌdɪstɪˈleɪʃn/)

the distillation process 蒸餾過程
Any faults in the original cider stood out sharply after distillation.原先苹果酒里的任何杂质蒸馏后都会凸现出来

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stranger

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a person that you do not know 陌生人

There was a complete stranger sitting at my desk. 我書桌前坐着一個從未見過的陌生人
They got on well together although they were total strangers. 儘管以前素未謀面,但他們相處融洽

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stranger

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a person who is in a place that they have not been in before 外地人;新來者

Sorry, I don't know where the bank is. I'm a stranger here myself. 對不起,我不知道銀行在哪兒.我不是本地人
He must have been a stranger to the town. 他當時一定是剛到這個鎮子

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faculty

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all the teachers in a faculty of a college or university (高等院校中院,系的)全體教師 (/ˈfæklti/)

the Law School faculty 法學院全體教師 /a faculty meeting 全體教師會議
faculty members 全系教師

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faculty

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often the ~: all the teachers of a particular university or college (某高等院校的)全體教師 (/ˈfæklti/)

He spoke on behalf of all the members of the faculty and staff. 他代表全体教职员工讲了话

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detective

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a person, especially a police officer, whose job is to examine crimes and catch criminals 偵探;警探 (/dɪˈtektɪv/)

Detective Inspector (Roger) Brown (羅傑)布朗探長 /detectives from the anti-terrorist squad 反恐怖主義小組的偵探
a detective story/ novel 偵探故事/小說

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detective

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a person employed by sb to find out information about sb/sth 私人偵探 (also private ~) (/dɪˈtektɪv/)

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join

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to participate in sth; to do sth that other people are doing (/dʒɔɪn/)

Randolph would like to join us for dinner and a movie tonight. Is that okay?
Members of the public joined the search for the missing boy. 許多民眾加入了搜尋失踪男孩的行動。

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hostess

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a female restaurant employee who greets customers, takes them to their table, and offers to bring them drinks before the waiter or waitress comes (餐館的)女迎賓 (/ˈhoʊstәs/)

Zhanna asked the hostess for a table next to the window.

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hostess

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a woman who invites guests to a meal, a party, etc.; a woman who has people staying at her home (聚会的)女主人 (/ˈhoʊstәs/)

Mary was always the perfect hostess. 瑪麗總是最殷勤的女主人

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hostess

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a woman who introduces and talks to guests on a television or radio show (電視或廣播節目的)女主持人 (/ˈhoʊstәs/)

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host

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a person who invites guests to a meal, a party, etc. or who has people staying at their house 主人 (/hoʊst/)

Ian,our host, introduced us to the other guests. 主人伊恩把我們介紹給了其他客人。

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host

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a country, a city or an organization that holds and arranges a special event 東道主;主辦國(或城市,機構) (/hoʊst/)

The college is playing host to a group of visiting Russian scientists. 學院正在接待一批來訪的俄羅斯科學家。

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host

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a person who introduces a television or radio show, and talks to guests (電視或廣播的)節目主持人 (/hoʊst/)

a TV game show host 電視遊戲節目主持人

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orientation

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[U] training or information that you are given before starting a new job, course, etc (任職等前的) 培訓，訓練; 迎新會 (/ˌɔːriәnˈteɪʃn/)

an orientation course

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explorer

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a person who travels to unknown places in order to find out more about them探險者; 勘探者; 考察者 (/ɪkˈsplɔːrәr/)

He watched as his friends rode off without him. They were becoming great explorers on their bikes.
Early explorers traded directly with Native Americans for furs

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groan

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to make a long deep sound because you are annoyed, upset or in pain, or with pleasure SYNONYM moan 呻吟;歎息;哼哼 (/ɡroʊn/)

He lay on the floor groaning. 他躺在地板上呻吟
to groan with pain/pleasure 痛苦地呻吟;高興得直哼哼

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groan

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to make a sound like a person groaning SYNONYM moan 發出似呻吟的聲音 (/ɡroʊn/)

The trees creaked and groaned in the wind. 樹在風中嘎吱作響

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struggle

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to try very hard to do sth when it is difficult or when there are a lot of problems 奮鬥;努力;爭取

He saw Beaver strugggling to swing on the monkey bars. Each time she got to the third rung, she fell into the sand below.
a country struggling for independence 為獨立而奮鬥的國家

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struggle

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to move somewhere or do sth with difficulty 艱難地行進;吃力地進行

I struggled up the hill with the heavy bags.我背着幾個沉重的包吃力地爬上山去
Paul struggled out of his wheelchair.保羅掙扎着下了輪椅

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struggle (against/with)

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to fight against sb/sth in order to prevent a bad situation or result鬥爭; 抗爭
He struggled against cancer for two years. 他同癌症抗爭了兩年
Lisa struggled with her conscience before talking to the police. 莉薩經過一番良心上的鬥爭,終於對警方說了

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swing

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to move from one place to another by holding sth that is fixed and pulling yourself along, up, etc縱身躍向; 盪向; 懸吊到 (/swɪŋ/)

He saw Beaver strugggling to swing on the monkey bars. Each time she got to the third rung, she fell into the sand below.
The gunshot sent monkeys swinging away through the trees. 槍聲一響,猴子紛紛在樹叢中飛躍盪走

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swung

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swing的过去式 (/swʌŋ/)

He swung himself out of the car. 他縱身跳下車

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rung

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one of the bars that forms a step in a ladder (梯子的)橫檔，梯級

He saw Beaver strugggling to swing on the monkey bars. Each time she got to the third rung, she fell into the sand below.
He put his foot on the bottom rung to keep the ladder steady. 他用腳踩住最底下的橫檔穩住梯子

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grumble

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to complain about sb/sth in a bad-tempered way 咕噥;嘟囔;發牢 (to complain quietly about sth) (/ˈɡrʌmbl/)

She tried one more time and fell again. “Maybe tomorrow,” Beaver grumbled.

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complain or grumble

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complain: to say that you are annoyed, unhappy or not satisfied about sb/sth:

grumble: (rather informal, disapproving) to complain about sb/sth in a bad-tempered way
I'm going to complain to the manager about this.
They kept grumbling that they were cold.

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badger

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貛(挖洞居住,夜間活動) (/ˈbædʒәr/)

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splutter

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to speak quickly and with difficulty, because you are angry or embarrassed 氣急敗壞地說;慌張地說 (/ˈsplʌtәr/)

‘But, but…you can't!’ she spluttered. "可是，可是…你不能啊!"她急促而慌亂地說。
Her father spluttered with indignation. 她父親氣得說話都語無倫次了

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splutter

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to make a series of short explosive sounds 發噗噗聲;發劈啪聲 (/ˈsplʌtәr/)

“It’s easy,” said Franklin.”Just do it!” Badger had spluttered and cried
The firework spluttered and went out. 花炮劈里啪啦地噴完後滅了

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porcupine

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豪豬;箭豬 (/ˈpɔːrkjupaɪn/)

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pad

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a thick piece of soft material that is used, for example, for absorbing liquid, cleaning or protecting sth (吸收液體,保潔或保護用的)軟墊,護墊,墊狀物

She moved very slowly. She pointed to the pads on her knees, wrists and elbow.

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elbow

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the joint between the upper and lower parts of the arm where it bends in the middle 肘;肘部 (/ˈelboʊ/)

She jabbed him with her elbow. 她用胳膊肘捅他。
He's fractured his elbow. 他肘部骨折。

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elbow

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the part of a piece of clothing that covers the elbow (衣服的)肘部 (/ˈelboʊ/)

The jacket was worn at the elbows. 這件夾克衫的肘部磨破了。

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elbow

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a part of a pipe, chimney, etc. where it bends at a sharp angle (管子,煙囪等的)彎處,彎頭 (/ˈelboʊ/)

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line (sth with sth)

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to form lines or rows along sth沿…形成行 (或列、排)

Franklin put on padding. He lined the walk with old pillow.
Crowds of people lined the streets to watch the race.人群站在街道兩旁觀看賽跑

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padding

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~ is soft material which is put on sth or inside it in order to make it less hard, to protect it, or to give it a different shape. 襯料; 襯墊 (/ˈpædɪŋ/)

Franklin put on padding. He lined the walk with old pillow.
...the foam rubber padding on the headphones... 头戴式耳机上的泡沫橡胶垫料

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walk

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a path or route for walking, usually for pleasure散步的小路; 步行的路徑; (/wɔːk/)

Franklin put on padding. He lined the walk with old pillow.

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veer

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(especially of a vehicle) to change direction suddenly 突然變向;猛然轉向 (/vɪr/)

Then it happened. Franklin told his mother to let go. He didn’t veer into the bushes, and he didn’t crash.
The bus veered onto the wrong side of the road. 公共汽車突然駛入了逆行道。

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crash (sth into sth)

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if a vehicle ~es or the driver ~es it, it hits an object or another vehicle, causing damage 碰撞;撞擊

Then it happened. Franklin told his mother to let go. He didn’t veer into the bushes, and he didn’t crash.
I was terrified that the plane would crash. 飛機會失事把我嚇壞了

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cheer (sb)

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to shout loudly, to show support or praise for sb, or to give them encouragement歡呼; 喝彩; 加油

Then it happened. Franklin told his mother to let go. He didn’t veer into the bushes, and he didn’t crash. “Way to go!” cheered his mother.

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topple

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to become unsteady and fall down; to make sth do this (使)搖搖欲墜，倒塌，倒下 (/ˈtɑːpl/)

Franklin tried to signal with one hand, like Beaver, but he toppled over.
The pile of books toppled over. 那一摞書倒了。

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freeze

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to stop responding, especially in a computer

Whenever Jaclyn opens more than four files at a time, her computer freezes. I think she needs to get more memory for her computer.

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mouse

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鼠标

Move your mouse over the link and right click on the button that says "submit."

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keyboard

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键盘 (/ˈkiːbɔːrd/)

Do you know how to type without looking at the keyboard?

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jam

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to get stuck; to have papers or other objects stuck in a machine so that the machine can't work properly 卡住,卡壳

The vending machine was jammed with coins, so I wasn't able to use it.

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format

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to change the way that text looks, usually by changing the amount of space between lines or the size, color, and style of text 编排(计算机文本或图表)的格式 (/ˈfɔːrmæt/)

Do you know how to format this text so that it's in three columns?

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fix

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to make sth work again after it has been broken; to correct a problem修理; 校準; 校正

The dishwasher is broken. Does anyone know how to fix it?

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vendor

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a company that sells a product or service to other companies 供应商 (/ˈvendәr/)

Which company is your vendor for computer products?

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liaison

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a relationship between two organizations or different departments in an organization, involving the exchange of information or ideas 聯絡 (/liˈeɪzɑːn/)

liaison office 联络处 /liaison officer n. 联络官
Our role is to ensure liaison between schools and parents. 我們的作用是確保學校與家長間的聯繫

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liaison

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[c] a person whose job is to make sure there is a good relationship between two groups or organizations 聯絡員;聯繫人 (/liˈeɪzɑːn/)

The ELF Liaison can help you with....(联络处)
the White House liaison to organized labor 白宮與工會的聯絡人

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sitting

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a period of time that a person spends sitting and doing an activity 一次(坐着活動的時間)

How long do you study in a sitting?
I read the book in one sitting. 我坐下來一口氣就把那本書看完了。

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prefer

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to like one thing or person better than another; to choose one thing rather than sth else because you like it better 較喜歡;喜歡…多於…(/prɪˈfɜːr/) (preferred)

For example, do you listen to music while you study or do you prefer quiet?
'Coffee or tea?' 'I'd prefer tea, thanks.' "要咖啡還是茶?" "我要茶，謝謝。"

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technique

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[C] a particular way of doing sth, especially one in which you have to learn special skills 技巧;技艺 (/tekˈniːk/)

Do you have techniques for remembering information? What kind of techniques do you use?
The artist combines different techniques in the same painting. /marketing techniques 營銷技巧

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retain

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to keep sth; to continue to have sth保持; 持有; 保留; 繼續擁有 (/rɪˈteɪn/)

How well do you remember and retain vocabulary? What techniques help you most?
to retain your independence

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distraction

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a thing that takes your attention away from what you are doing or thinking about 分散注意力的事;使人分心的事 (/dɪˈstrækʃn/)

When I study, I can’t have any distractions.
I want no distractions.我才不要分心

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comprehension

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[U] the ability to understand 理解力;領悟能力 (/ˌkɑːmprɪˈhenʃn/)

speech and comprehension 說話能力和理解力
His behaviour was completely beyond comprehension (= impossible to understand). 他的舉止完全令人費解。

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comprehension

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an exercise that trains students to understand a language (語言學習中的)理解練習 (/ˌkɑːmprɪˈhenʃn/)

listening comprehension 聽力練習
a reading comprehension 閱讀理解練習

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strength

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a quality or an ability that a person or thing has that gives them an advantage 優勢;優點;長處 (/streŋθ/)

Learners benefit by reflecting on their strengths and weaknesses.
The ability to keep calm is one of her many strengths. 能夠保持冷靜是她的多項長處之一。

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essential

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completely necessary; extremely important in a particular situation or for a particular activity SYNONYM vital完全必要的; 必不可少的; 極其重要的 (/ɪˈsenʃl/)

an essential part/ingredient/component of sth
essential services such as gas, water and electricity

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essential

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connected with the most important aspect or basic nature of sb/sth SYNONYM fundamental 本質的;基本的;根本的 (/ɪˈsenʃl/)

The essential difference between Sara and me is in our attitude to money.
The essential character of the town has been destroyed by the new road.

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lecturer

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a person who gives a lecture 講課者; 講授者; 講演者 (/ˈlektʃәrәr/)

She's a superb lecturer. 她是一個出色的演講者

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boost (sth)

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to make sth increase, or become better or more successful使增長; 使興旺 (/buːst/)

The second part of the lecture discusses studies on ways to boost mood and energy.
to boost exports/profits

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boost

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boost的名词增長; 提高 (/buːst/)

How do you typically give yourself an energy or mood boost?
Yes, fresh air always gives an energy boost.对,新鲜的空气通常能让人恢复精神

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alert

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able to think quickly; quick to notice things 警覺的; 警惕的; 戒備的 (/әˈlɜːrt/)

If you eat protein throughout the day, you’ll be more mentally alert and energetic.
Suddenly he found himself awake and fully alert. 突然他發覺自己醒了過來,而且高度警覺。

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comprehend

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to understand sth fully理解; 領悟; 懂 (/ˌkɑːmprɪˈhend/)

He stood staring at the dead body, unable to comprehend.
The infinite distances of space are too great for the human mind to comprehend.

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praise

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to say good things about what sb has done; to give sb compliments表揚; 讚揚; 稱讚(/preɪz/)

A good boss praises the people who work for him or her, thanking them for the good work they do.

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standout

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sth or sb who is better than everything else; the best突出的人 (或事物)(/ˈstændaʊt/)

Jasmine's dance performance was a standout and she won first place in the competition.

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touch

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a small detail that is added to sth in order to improve it or make it complete 修飾;潤色;裝點

I spent the morning putting the finishing touches to the report.
Meeting them at the airport was a nice touch.

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understand

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understand: to know or realize the meaning of words, a language, what sb says, etc; to know or realize how or why sth happens, how it works or why it is important

see: to understand what is happening, what sb is saying, how sth works or how important sth is

get: (informal) to understand a joke, what sb is trying to tell you, or a situation that they are trying to describe

follow: to understand an explanation, a story or the meaning of sth
comprehend: (often used in negative statements) (formal) to understand a fact, idea or reason
understand (see, get, follow, comprehend)
I don't understand the instructions.

Doctors still don't understand much about the disease.
‘It opens like this.’ ‘’Oh, I see.’
She didn't get the joke.
I don't get you.
I don't quite follow.
The plot is almost impossible to follow.
The concept of infinity is almost impossible for the human mind to comprehend.

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fit

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(not used in the progressive tenses) to agree with, match or be suitable for sth; to make sth do this (使)與…一致，和…相稱，符合

Do the findings of the studies fit your experience?
His pictures don't fit into any category. 他的畫哪一類也算不上。

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discipline

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[C] an area of knowledge; a subject that people study or are taught, especially in a university 知識領域;(尤指大學的)學科,科目 (/ˈdɪsәplɪn/)

Numbers, statistics, and dates are frequently heard in lectures in many disciplines.

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raisin

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a dried grape, used in cakes, etc.葡萄乾 (/ˈreɪzn/)

I cup raisins = 580 calories

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calorie

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a unit for measuring how much energy food will produce 卡路里 (热量单位)(/ˈkælәri/)

I cup raisins = 580 calories

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diet

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the food that you eat and drink regularly 日常飲食;日常食物 (/ˈdaɪәt/)

to have a healthy, balanced diet 有健康和均衡的飲食
the Japanese diet of rice, vegetables and fish 米飯、蔬菜和魚這些日本人常吃的食物

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diet

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[C] a limited variety or amount of food that you eat for medical reasons or because you want to lose weight;

a time when you only eat this limited variety or amount 規定飲食(為健康或減肥等目的);規定飲食的時期 (/ˈdaɪәt/)

a low-fat, salt-free diet 低脂肪無鹽的飲食
diet drinks (= with fewer calories than normal) 低熱量飲料

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dietary

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You can use ~ to describe anything that concerns a person's diet. 饮食的 (/ˈdaɪәteri/)

dietary advice/ changes/ habits 飲食建議/變化/習慣
dietary fibre 飲食纖維素

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mentor

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an experienced person who advises and helps sb with less experience over a period of time導師; 顧問 (/ˈmentɔːr/)

She was a friend and mentor to many young actors.

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neural

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connected with a nerve or the nervous system神經的; 神經系統的 (/ˈnʊrәl/)

neural processes

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renovate (sth)

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to repair and paint an old building, a piece of furniture, etc. so that it is in good condition again修復; 翻新; 重新粉刷 (/renәveɪt/)

You have been hired to renovate sb’s basement.

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renovation

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renovate的名词(/ˌrenәˈveɪʃn/)

buildings in need of renovation renovation work
There will be extensive renovations to the hospital.

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scratch

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to damage the surface of sth, especially by accident, by making thin shallow marks on it (尤指意外地)擦破，劃損，刮壞 (/skrætʃ/)

You were driving home and accidentally scratched your neighbour’s car while driving home late one night.
Be careful not to scratch the furniture.

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celebrate

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to show that a day or an event is important by doing sth special on it慶祝; 慶賀 (/ˈselɪbreɪt/)

Jake's passed his exams. We're going out to celebrate.
We celebrated our 25th wedding anniversary in Florence. / How do people celebrate New Year in your country?

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recitation

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When someone does a ~, they say aloud a piece of poetry or other writing that they have learned. 朗誦; 朗讀 (/ˌresɪˈteɪʃn/)

I’m going to talk about how the technique ‘recitation’ is consistent with brain research.
We were entertained with songs and recitations.

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psychologist

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a scientist who studies and is trained in psychology 心理学家 (/saɪˈkɑːlәdʒɪst/)

an educational psychologist
a clinical psychologist (= one who treats people with mental disorders or problems)

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mood

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the way you are feeling at a particular time情緒; 心情 (/muːd/)

She's in a good mood today (= happy and friendly).

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treadmill

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an exercise machine that has a moving surface that you can walk or run on while remaining in the same place跑步機 (/ˈtredmɪl/)

I try to do half an hour's exercise on the treadmill every morning.

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colleague

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a person that you work with, especially in a profession or a business同事; 同僚; 同仁 (/ˈkɑːliːɡ/)

a colleague of mine from the office

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gown

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a woman's dress, especially a long one for special occasions (尤指特別場合穿的)女裙; 女長服; 女禮服 (/ɡaʊn/)

an evening/wedding gown

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gown

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A gown is a loose black garment worn on formal occasions by people such as lawyers and academics. (律师、大学教师等在正式场合穿的) 黑色礼袍 (/ɡaʊn/)

..an old headmaster in a flowing black gown.…一位身着飘垂黑色礼袍的老校长。

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anniversary

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a date that is an exact number of years after the date of an important or special event週年紀念日(/ˌænɪˈvɜːrsәri/)

on the anniversary of his wife's death
to celebrate your wedding anniversary

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impede

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to delay or stop the progress of sth阻礙; 阻止 (/ɪmˈpiːd/)

Grammatical errors are rare and seldom impede communication
Work on the building was impeded by severe weather.

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seldom

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not often SYNONYM rarely不常; 很少; 難得 (/ˈseldәm/)

He had seldom seen a child with so much talent.

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sesame

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a tropical plant grown for its seeds and their oil, which are used in cooking 芝麻 (/ˈsesәmi/)

sesame seeds

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merry

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happy and cheerful 愉快的; 高興的 (/ˈmeri/)

One merry monster is already on his way. “Time for apples!” Elmo shouts, then adds one loud “Hooray” a merry grin

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hooray

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used to show that you are happy or that you approve of sth (表示快樂或贊同)好極了,好哇 (/huˈreɪ/)

Hooray for chocolate! 巧克力万岁！

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grumpy

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bad-tempered 脾氣壞的;性情暴躁的 (/ˈɡrʌmpi/)

Two grumpy grouches pop up with a crash, counting two old apple cores and other yucchy trash.

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grouch

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a person who complains a lot 好抱怨(或發牢騷)的人 (/ɡraʊtʃ/)

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crash

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a sudden loud noise made, for example, by sth falling or breaking (倒下、破碎等突然的)碰撞聲，破裂聲，碎裂聲

She heard the crash of shattering glass as the vehicles collided.
The tree fell with a great crash.

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yucky

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disgusting or very unpleasant討厭的; 令人生厭的; 令人厭惡的 (/ˈjʌki/)

yucky food

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furry

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covered with fur (/ˈfɜːri/)

small furry animals 毛茸茸的小動物

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pounce

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to move suddenly forwards in order to attack or catch sb/sth 猛撲;突襲 (/paʊns/)

Three playful puppies pounce on Grover. They’re not shy. He counts those three and hurries on ‘cause he wants apple pie.
The lion crouched ready to pounce.

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pudgy

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(BrE. podgy) slightly fat 微胖的 (/ˈpʌdʒi/)

Five pudgy pigeons follow Ernie and Bert. And Ernie’s Rubber Duckie gives five squeaks and a squirt.

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squeak

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a short, high cry or sound, that is not usually very loud短促而尖利的叫聲; 吱吱聲; 尖叫聲(/skwiːk/)

Five pudgy pigeons follow Ernie and Bert. And Ernie’s Rubber Duckie gives five squeaks and a squirt.
the squeak of a mouse

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squirt

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a thin, fast stream of liquid that comes out of a small opening SYNONYM spray 噴射出的一股液體(/skwɜːrt/)

Five pudgy pigeons follow Ernie and Bert. And Ernie’s Rubber Duckie gives five squeaks and a squirt.
a squirt of perfume

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batty

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slightly crazy, in a harmless way 瘋瘋癲癲的;古怪的 (/ˈbæti/)

Six batty bats have come to lend a hand.
a batty old man

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Count

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(in some European countries) a nobleman of high rank, similar to an earl in Britain 伯爵(歐洲一些國家相當於英國 earl 的貴族封號)

The Count laughs, “Ah, ah, ah!” six times.

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grand

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very good or enjoyable; excellent極好的; 快樂的; 美妙的; 出色的

The Count laughs, “Ah, ah, ah!” six times. “Apple counting’s grand!”
I had a grand day out at the seaside. 我在海邊痛痛快快玩了一天

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fairy

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(in stories) a creature like a small person, who has magic powers (故事中的)小仙人，仙子，小精靈 (/ˈferi/)

Seven fairy frogs and sweet Abby join the crowd. “Apples are enchanting,” she and the seven sing aloud.
a good/wicked fairy

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enchanting

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attractive and pleasing SYNONYM delightful迷人的; 令人陶醉的; 使人喜悅的 (/ɪnˈtʃæntɪŋ/)

Seven fairy frogs and sweet Abby join the crowd. “Apples are enchanting,” she and the seven sing aloud.
an enchanting view

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wagon

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小手拉车 (/ˈwæɡәn/)

All eight ride in Big Bird’s wagon----every single one!

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squirrel

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松鼠 (/ˈskwɜːrәl/)

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crunchy

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firm and crisp and making a sharp sound when you bite or crush it 硬脆的;爽脆的;鬆脆的 (/ˈkrʌntʃi/)

Nine hungry squirrels share Cookie’s crunchy snack. Cookie says,”So yummy! Me and all nine coming back!”
a crunchy salad

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yummy

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very good to eat SYNONYM delicious很好吃的 (/ˈjʌmi/)

a yummy cake

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tasty

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having a strong and pleasant flavour 美味的 (/ˈteɪsti/)

Ten tasty treats for all, ten apples ripe and sweet to eat.
a tasty meal

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treat

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If you give sb a ~, you buy or arrange sth special for them which they will enjoy. 款待

Ten tasty treats for all, ten apples ripe and sweet to eat.
Lettie had never yet failed to return from town without some special treat for him.

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flap

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a ~ piece of paper, cloth, metal, etc. that is attached to sth along one side and that hangs down or covers an opening (附於某物的)片狀下垂物，封蓋，口蓋，袋蓋

Now lift the flap and look at the whole picture. What’s everyone doing? Then... when you’re done looking and telling, go ahead and count again! / the flap of an envelope 信封的封蓋

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retrieve

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to get information that was stored on a computer or in a voicemail system檢索數據 (/rɪˈtriːv/)

Were you able to retrieve the files after your computer stopped working?

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tag

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children's game in which one child chases the others and tries to touch one of them捉迷藏 (/tæɡ/)

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calendar

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schedule of appointments; appointment book; a piece of paper or book showing when one is available and when one is busy; a schedule showing the days of the week or month日程表; 記事本 (/ˈkælɪndәr/)

Marco keeps Rhonda's calendar, so if you want to make an appointment with Rhonda, you need to call Marco to find out when she's available.

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suit (sb)

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to be convenient or good for sb; to not be inconvenient or bad for sb對 (某人)方便; 適合; 適宜

I'd like to send you my resume via email, if that suits you.
They will only release information if it suits them...他们只会发布对他们有利的信息。

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confirm

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to verify; to say that sth is correct or true after checking to make sure 证实,证明(情况属实) (/kәnˈfɜːrm/)

We'll call to confirm your appointment with Dr. Litchman in one week.

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reminder

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sth that is said or written so that one does not forget about sth important (/rɪˈmaɪndәr/)

Sometimes people tie a piece of string around their finger as a reminder to do sth.

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update

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the newest information about sth; information about how sth has changed since the last time sb spoke or read about it最新消息; 快讯 (/ˈʌpdeɪt/)

Some banks offer to send their customers daily email updates about their bank accounts.

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promotion

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a move from an less important job to a more important job within the same company, usually because one has done his or her work very well (/prәˈmoʊʃn/)

Did you hear that Gael received a promotion from Director of Sales to Vice President of Sales?

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title

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the name of one's job

When Vanna changed jobs, she got more money and a new title as the regional marketing coordinator.

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submit

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to turn sth in; to give sth to sb for review (/sәbˈmɪt/)

Are we supposed to submit the application on paper or can we send it by email?

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safekeeping

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safety; protection from getting lost or stolen (对贵重物品的)保护,保管

Pilar made an extra copy of her house key and gave it to her aunt for safekeeping.

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outbox

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a small rectangular metal, wooden, or plastic box on one's desk where one puts papers that need to be given to other people 发件箱 (/ˈaʊtbɑːks/)

At the end of the day, I have to take the papers out of my outbox and give them to the people who need them.

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clear (sth)

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to clean off; to organize and remove objects on the surface of a table, desk, or shelf

Can you please clear the table so that there's room to eat dinner?

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clutter

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~ is a lot of things in an untidy state, especially things that are not useful or necessary. (尤指没用或不需要的)杂乱的东西 (/ˈklʌtәr/)

There's always so much clutter on your desk! 你桌子上總有那麼多亂七八糟的東西!
Caroline prefers her worktops to be clear of clutter.卡罗琳喜欢把厨房台面收拾得整整齐齐。

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snack

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a small meal or amount of food, usually eaten in a hurry點心; 小吃; 快餐 (/snæk/)

Since I'm trying to lose weight, I'm trying to eat healthy snacks like fruit, vegetables, and yogurt.

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appetizer

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a small amount of food eaten at a restaurant while one is waiting for the main course to be served; the first course in a meal (餐前的)開胃品 (/ˈæpɪtaɪzәr/)

Grandma doesn't eat very much, so when we go to restaurants she usually just orders an appetizer while the rest of us order bigger meals.

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Democrat

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民主党党员 (/ˈdemәkræt/)

The bill, authorized by Sen. Deborah Ortiz, D-Sacramento, includes $9 million in state funding toward the estimated $66 million cost of the new bridge.

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cite

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mention sth as an example or to support an argument; refer to 引证(某事物)(为例或以支持一论点) (/saɪt/)

Citing traffic congestion and economic loss, the city of Folsom has sought to have Folsom Dam Road reopened.
She cited the high unemployment figures as evidence of the failure of government policy. 她引证庞大的失业数字以证明政府政策的失

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rise

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If the level of sth such as the water in a river ~s, it becomes higher. 升高;上升;上涨

The road would be closed during heightened terror alerts and if reservoir water rises above a certain level. It would be closed permanently when the new bridge is completed. / ...the tides rise and fall.潮水时涨时落。

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library

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图书馆 (/ˈlaɪbreri/)

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laboratory

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实验室 (/ˈlæbrәtɔːri/)

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in

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在家

Hello, this is Rosetta Stone from complete services. Is Mr. Harbor in please?

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concern (sth)

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to be about sth (=also be concerned with sth) 與…有關; 涉及 (/kәnˈsɜːrn/)

The story concerns the prince's efforts to rescue Pamina.

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bulldozer

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a powerful vehicle with a broad steel blade in front, used for moving earth or knocking down buildings 推土机 (/ˈbʊldoʊzәr/)

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handle (sth/sb)

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to deal with a situation, a person, an area of work or a strong emotion處理，應付 (局勢、人、工作或感情)

I’m sorry, but we already have sb who handles all that for us.
A new man was appointed to handle the crisis. /She's very good at handling her patients.

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secretary

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秘书 (/ˈsekrәteri/)

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unlikely (to do sth)

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not likely to happen; not probable (/ʌnˈlaɪkli/)

The project seemed unlikely to succeed.
It's most (= very) unlikely that she'll arrive before seven.

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review

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to carefully examine or consider sth again, especially so that you can decide if it is necessary to make changes SYNONYM reassess 复查;重新考虑 (/rɪˈvjuː/)

to review the evidence / Staff performance is reviewed annually.
The government will review the situation later in the year.

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review

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to think about past events, for example to try to understand why they happened SYNONYM take stock of 回顾;反思 (/rɪˈvjuː/)

to review your failures and triumphs
She had been reviewing the previous week on her way home.

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review

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(NAmE) to look again at sth you have studied, especially in order to prepare for an exam (尤指為準備考試而)溫習，複習 (/rɪˈvjuː/)

Let’s review that we’ve discussed to this point.
We will be reviewing all the topics covered this semester

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receptionist

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a person whose job is to deal with people arriving at or telephoning a hotel, an office building, a doctor's surgery, etc. 接待員 (/rɪˈsepʃәnɪst/)

When you talk with the receptionist verify the name, spelling, and title of the decision maker.

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reach (sb)

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to communicate with sb, especially by telephone (尤指用電話)聯繫，與…取得聯繫

But if you do reach a secretary, be courteous and respectful. Build a relationship with her. Convey to her that what you have is important and that the prospect would want to talk to you. / Do you know where I can reach him?

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prospect

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a possible or likely customer (/ˈprɑːspekt/)

Hello, Miss Prospect, this is Virginia Ham of Boston Life and casulty.

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courteous

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polite, especially in a way that shows respect有禮貌的; 客氣的; (尤指)恭敬的，謙恭的(/ˈkɜːrtiәs/)

a courteous young man
The hotel staff are friendly and courteous

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convey

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vt. to make ideas, feelings, etc. known to sb SYNONYM communicate 表达,传递 (/kәnˈveɪ/)

Colours like red convey a sense of energy and strength.
(formal) Please convey my apologies to your wife.

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referral

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the act of sending someone to another person or place for treatment, help, advice, etc. 送交，轉送 (到能提供專門幫助的人或地方那裏) (/rɪˈfərəl/)

Mention a referral if you have one, but nothing beyond that. Above all, don’t start making your presentation.

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ratio (of A to B)

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比率,比例 (/ˈreɪʃioʊ/)

What is the ratio of men to women in the department?
The school has a very high teacher-student ratio.

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gatekeeper

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1.a person whose job is to check and control who is allowed to go through a gate看门人

2.a person, system, etc. that decides whether sb/sth will be allowed, or allowed to reach a particular place or person (/ˈɡeɪtkiːpәr/)

His secretary acts as a gatekeeper, reading all mail before it reaches her boss.
Literacy and maths are the gatekeeper skills that give kids access to academic success.

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recognize

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(vt) to know who sb is or what sth is when you see or hear them, because you have seen or heard them or it before認識; 認出; 辨別出 (/ˈrekәɡnaɪz/)

I recognized him as soon as he came in the room.
Do you recognize this tune?

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downtime

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time during which production is stopped especially during setup for an operation or when making repairs n. (工厂等由于检修，待料等的)停工期; 故障停机时间 (/ˈdaʊntaɪm/)

We found a way to reduce on-site downtime by as much as 50%. I believe that would really improve your productivity, wouldn’t it.

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productivity

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the quality or state of being productive 生产率 (/ˌprɑːdʌkˈtɪvәti/)

high/improved/increased productivity
Wage rates depend on levels of productivity.

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objective

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sth that you are trying to achieve SYNONYM goal目標; 目的 (/әbˈdʒektɪv/)

Remember, your objective is to get an appointment. If that client is showing some type of interest close for the appointment. If they ask more questions, close for the appointment.

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initial

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happening at the beginning; first最初的; 開始的; 第一的 (/ɪˈnɪʃl/)

On the other hand, if the initial benefits is not confirmed---
an initial payment of £60 and ten instalments of £25

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probe

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to ask questions in order to find out secret or hidden information about sb/sth SYNONYM investigate 盘问;追问;探究 (/proʊb/)

If the initial benefit is not confirmed get the prospect to talk. Probe to identify sth they do care about or to identify a dissatisfaction. And bring in the witness, a success story. Then whenever interest is confirmed, again, do not present.

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identify

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to find or discover sb/sth找到; 發現 (/aɪˈdentɪfaɪ/)

Probe to identify sth they do care about or to identify a dissatisfaction. And bring in the witness, a success story.
Scientists have identified a link between diet and cancer.

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dissatisfaction

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a feeling that you are not pleased and satisfied不快; 不悅; 不滿意 (/ˌdɪsˌsætɪsˈfækʃn/)

Many people have expressed their dissatisfaction with the arrangement.

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cooperation

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the action of cooperating合作，协作 (/koʊˌɑːpәˈreɪʃn/)

a report produced by the government in cooperation with the chemical industry
We would like to see closer cooperation between parents and schools.

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cooperation

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association of persons for common benefit合作社; 合作组织 (/koʊˌɑːpәˈreɪʃn/)

APEC: Asia pacific economic cooperation

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cooperate (with sb)

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vi. If you ~, you do what someone has asked or told you to do. 配合(/koʊˈɑːpәreɪt/)

refused to cooperate with the police

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cooperate

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to associate with another or others for mutual benefit (/koʊˈɑːpәreɪt/)

nations cooperating to fight terrorism

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Appt

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appointment的缩写

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Apt.

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apartment的缩写

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i.e.

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that is的缩写

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seminar

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a class at a university or college when a small group of students and a teacher discuss or study a particular topic讨论会，研讨班 (/ˈsemɪnɑːr/)

Participate in Study Skills Seminar

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break

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to change a banknote (纸币) for coins換成零錢; 找開

Can you break a twenty-dollar bill?
Could you please break this five into some coins for me? 您能帮我把这张五元钱换成零钱吗?

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transition

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a movement, development, or evolution from one form, stage, or style to another过渡;转变;转换 (/trænˈzɪʃn/)

the transition from school to full-time work
He will remain head of state during the period of transition to democracy.

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transitional

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A ~ period is one in which things are changing from one state to another. 过渡的 (/trænˈzɪʃәnl/)

After you have started the call, changing from one topic to the next smoothly will require various transitional expression.
a transitional period

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synchronous

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happening or existing at the same time同時發生 (或存在)的; 同步的 (/ˈsɪŋkrәnәs/)

Open a synchronous (telephone/face to face) conversation appropriately.
synchronous motor 同步马达;同步电机

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setting

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the time, place, and circumstances in which sth occurs or develops (事件发生的) 背景; 地点

With a partner in your class, make a list of various ways to start a conversation in a business setting.

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setting

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the time and place of the action of a literary, dramatic, or cinematic work 背景

short stories with a contemporary setting

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setting

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the scenery used in a theatrical or film production 场景

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paraphrase

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n. a statement that expresses sth that sb has written or said using different words, especially in order to make it easier to understand (/ˈpærәfreɪz/)

Circle the cues and Cross out the repetition, paraphrases, examples and digressions.

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repetition

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the fact of doing or saying the same thing many times重複; 重做; 重說(/ˌrepәˈtɪʃn/)

learning by repetition
In her work we find the constant repetition of the same themes.

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repetition

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a thing that has been done or said before 重做的事; 重說的話 (/ˌrepәˈtɪʃn/)

Circle the cues and Cross out the repetition, paraphrases, examples and digressions. We do not want to see a repetition of last year's tragic events.

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digress

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vi. to start to talk about sth that is not connected with the main point of what you are saying 離題; 偏離主題(/daɪˈɡres/)

I've digressed a little to explain the situation so far, so let me now recap. 我刚才稍微离题说明了迄今的情况，现在让我重述一下要点

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digression

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digress的名词 (/daɪˈɡreʃn/)

After several digressions, he finally got to the point.

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predict

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to say that sth will happen in the future 預言; 預告; 預報 (/prɪˈdɪkt/)

a reliable method of predicting earthquakes
Nobody could predict the outcome.

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linguistics

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the scientific study of language or of particular languages 語言學 (/lɪŋˈɡwɪstɪks/)

Imagine you are reading a linguistics textbook. The subject is how people use language to achieve their goal.

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sociology

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the scientific study of the nature and development of society and social behavior社會學 (/ˌsoʊsiˈɑːlәdʒi/)

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sociological

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sociology的形容词 (/ˌsoʊsiәˈlɑːdʒɪkl/)

One way to look at language is from a sociological or sociolinguistic perspective.
sociological theories

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sociolinguistics

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the study of the way language is affected by differences in social class, region, sex, etc. 社会语言学 (/ˌsoʊsioʊlɪŋˈɡwɪstɪks/)

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sociolinguistic

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社会语言学的 (/ˌsoʊsioʊlɪŋˈɡwɪstɪk/)

One way to look at language is from a sociological or sociolinguistic perspective. In this view, language is seen as a game in which each person in a particular language community knows all the rules. Unlike recreational games, however, this game is taken very seriously.

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community

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all the people who live in a particular area, country, etc. when talked about as a group 社區; 社會 (/kәˈmjuːnәti/)

In this view, language is seen as a game in which each person in a particular language community knows all the rules. Unlike recreational games, however, this game is taken very seriously.

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recreational

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connected with activities that people do for enjoyment when they are not working 娛樂的; 消遣的 (/ˌrekriˈeɪʃәnl/)

recreational activities/facilities

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define

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to describe or show sth accurately 闡明; 明確; 界定 (/dɪˈfaɪn/)

...but the rules, no matter what we do, are very well defined.
We need to define the task ahead very clearly. 我們需要明確今後的任務。

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linguist

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a person who studies languages or linguistics 語言學家 (/ˈlɪŋɡwɪst/)

from this point of view some linguists have come up with the idea that language is a game.

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excerpt (from sth)

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a short piece of writing, music, film, etc. taken from a longer whole 摘錄; 節選; (音樂、電影的)片段 (/ˈeksɜːrpt/)

Compare the lecture excerpt to the textbook paragraph. Write down the ways that they differ.
Read the following excerpt from one of Milton's poems.

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differ

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to be different from sb/sth相異; 有區別; 不同於 (/ˈdɪfәr/)

Compare the lecture excerpt to the textbook paragraph. Write down the ways that they differ.
They hold differing views.

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communication

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the activity or process of expressing ideas and feelings or of giving people information 表達; 交流(/kәˌmjuːnɪˈkeɪʃn/)

So you have some problems with communication.

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compare (A with/to B)

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比较 (/kәmˈper/)

Compare the lecture excerpt to the textbook paragraph. Write down the ways that they differ.

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explicit

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(of a statement, etc) clear and easy to understand清楚明白的; 易於理解的 (/ɪkˈsplɪsɪt/)

In the lecture excerpt, you are given explicit (stated) directions about what to listen for.
He gave me very explicit directions on how to get there.

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cue

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A reminder or prompting. A hint or suggestion (/kjuː/)

Some cues to topic introductions are specific, such as ‘Let’s look at X’. Other topic introduction cues may not be as specific, but they still give you a hint that the speaker is starting a new idea.

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thesis

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A proposition(主张;观点) that is maintained by argument. (/ˈθiːsɪs/)

thesis statement

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indentation

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An ~ is the space at the beginning of a line of writing when it starts further away from the edge of the paper than all the other lines. 行首空格 (/ˌɪndenˈteɪʃn/)

The indentation of a new paragraph generally tells the reader that a new idea is beginning.

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intonation

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the rise and fall of the voice in speaking, especially as this affects the meaning of what is being said 語調 (/ˌɪntәˈneɪʃn/)

In contrast, speakers can use their tone of voice and intonation to indicate a topic introduction. They might pause before introducing the topic or emphasize signal words and phrases such as ‘All right’ or ‘Now.

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present (sb/sth)

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to show or describe something or someone in a particular way (以某種方式)展現，顯示，表現

When writers write, they consider how they can organize their ideas in order to present them most clearly.

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prediction

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a statement that says what you think will happen; the act of making such a statement 預言; 預測; 預告 (/prɪˈdɪkʃn/)

These cues to organization help you make predictions about how the lecture will be organized.

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hint

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sth that you say or do in an indirect way in order to show sb what you are thinking 暗示; 提示; 示意 (/hɪnt/)

He gave a broad hint (= one that was obvious) that he was thinking of retiring.

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hint

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a small piece of practical information or advice SYNONYM tip 秘訣; 竅門 (/hɪnt/)

The teacher's book gives useful hints on how to develop reading skills.

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content

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sth contained 所容納之物; 所含之物; 內容 (/ˈkɑːntent/)

Predicting content and lecture direction helps you to organize your notes in advance and listen more selectively and efficiently.

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selectively

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in a selective manner (/sɪˈlektɪvli/)

Predicting content and lecture direction helps you to organize your notes in advance and listen more selectively and efficiently.

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educated

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Based on a certain amount of experience or factual knowledge

Predicting does not mean knowing the correct answer; it means making an educated guess.

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demonstrate

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to prove or make clear by reasoning or evidence證明; 證實; 論證; 說明 (/ˈdemәnstreɪt/)

The purpose of this exercise is to demonstrate that you can predict content and lecture direction.
Let me demonstrate to you some of the difficulties we are facing. 我來向你說明一下我們面臨的一些困難。

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demonstrate

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to show and explain how sth works or how to do sth示範; 演示 (/ˈdemәnstreɪt/)

demonstrate a procedure
Her job involves demonstrating new educational software.

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ahead

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further forward in space or time; in front (時間、空間)向前面，在前面

Do not read ahead until you have stopped and made a prediction. /I'll run ahead and warn them.
The road ahead was blocked.

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scholar

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a person who knows a lot about a particular subject because they have studied it in detail學者(/ˈskɑːlәr/)

It came to scholar’s attention primarily in the past few decades even though it’s been around for centuries.

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popularly

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by a large number of people普遍地; 廣泛地; 一般地 (/ˈpɑːpjәlәrli/)

a popularly held belief

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reveal (sth)

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to make sth known to sb揭示; 顯示; 透露 (/rɪˈviːl/)

to reveal a secret 泄露一條秘密

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existence

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The fact or state of existing; being (the state or fact of existing) 存在 (/ɪɡˈzɪstәns/)

I was unaware of his existence until today.
This is the oldest Hebrew manuscript in existence.

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exist

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To have actual being; be real. (/ɪɡˈzɪst/)

It has existed as I said for centuries but it has only received scholarly attention in the last few decades.

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obscure

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if something or someone is ~, they are unknown, or are known by only a few people. 鲜为人知的 (/әbˈskjʊr/)

and its origins are very obscure(它的起源是非常模糊的), nobody really is exactly sure when it came about.

Some scholars say that the script reaches back as far as the third century in a remote part of south-central China.

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script

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system of writing文字系统

some scholars say that the script reaches back as far as the third century in a remote part of south-central China.
...a text in the Malay language but written in Arabic script.…一段用阿拉伯文书写的马来语文本。

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remote

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~ areas are far away from cities and places where most people live, and are therefore difficult to get to. 边远的; 偏僻的 (/rɪˈmoʊt/)

and its origins are very obscure, nobody really is exactly sure when it came about. Some scholars say that the script reaches back as far as the third century in a remote part of south-central China.

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questionnaire (on/about sth)

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a written list of questions that are answered by a number of people so that information can be collected from the answers 調查表; 問卷 (/ˌkwɛstʃəˈnɛr/)

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exhaustive

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including everything possible; very thorough or complete 詳盡的; 徹底的; 全面的 (/ɪɡˈzɔstɪv/)

Ensure that response categories are both exhaustive and mutually exclusive.

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mutual

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You use ~ to describe a situation, feeling, or action that is experienced, felt, or done by both of two people mentioned. 相互的 (/ˈmyutʃuəl/)

Ensure that response categories are both exhaustive and mutually exclusive.

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mutually

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mutual的副词 (/ˈmyutʃuəli/)

Ensure that response categories are both exhaustive and mutually exclusive.

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exclusive

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not able to exist or be a true statement at the same time as something else排斥的; 排他的(/ɪkˈsklusɪv/)

Ensure that response categories are both exhaustive and mutually exclusive.
The two options are not mutually exclusive (= you can have them both).

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jargon

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[uncountable] (often disapproving)
words or expressions that are used by a particular profession or group of people, and are difficult for others to understand行話; 黑話; 行業術語; 切口 (/ˈdʒɑrɡən/)

Do not use jargon or complex phrases. (in questionnaire)

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preamble

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(formal) an introduction to a book or a written document; an introduction to something you say 序言; 導言; 前言; 開場白 (/priˈæmbl/)

The aims of the treaty are stated in its preamble. 條約的宗旨已在序言中說明。
She gave him the bad news without preamble. 她開門見山地把壞消息告訴了他。

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respondent

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a person who answers questions, especially in a survey 回答問題的人; (尤指)調查對象(/rɪˈspɑndənt/)

Respondents provide more accurate and useful infomation when they understand what is being asked and the purpose of the question.

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associate (with sb)

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to spend one's time with someone
to spend time with someone, especially someone that other people disapprove of与某人交往;与某人混在一起 (/əˈsəuʃieit/)

He associates with strange people.
Who are these people you're associating with?

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broker

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a person who buys and sells products, shares, etc. for someone else in exchange for a commission(股票,外汇或商品)经纪人 (/ˈbrəʊkə/)

His dream is to become a broker and earn a lot of money.
insurance/estate broker

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subscriber

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a person who pays a sum of money to regularly receive e.g. some publication or a TV channel

someone who pays money, usually once a year, to receive copies of a newspaper or magazine, or to have a service〔报纸或杂志的〕订阅者,订户;消费者; 用户 (/səbˈskraɪbə/)

I'm a subscriber of a cooking periodical and my husband - a physician - receives a medical journal.

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assistant

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[only before noun] (abbr. Asst.) (often in titles) having a rank below a senior person and helping them in their work 助理; 助手 (/əˈsɪstənt/)

Since I was helped by an assistant librarian and not the librarian himself I couldn't find the book

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warrior

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(especially in the past) a brave and very experienced soldier (尤指旧时的)勇士,武士 (ˈwɔriə)

His indomitable courage made him one of the greatest warriors of his age.

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commander

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[海]中校 A ~ is a high-ranked officer in the navy. (/kəˈmændər/)

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commander

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an officer in the air force (an officer of any rank who is in charge of a group of soldiers or a particular military activity 指挥官,长官) (/kəˈmændər/)

Report to the commander that one plane was shot down

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commander

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a military officer who commands a military unit 負責人; (尤指)司令官，指揮官 (/kəˈmændər/)

The commander's order was not to shoot!

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entertainment

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(n) an act of inviting somebody to one's home and offering them a meal

[U] formal when you entertain someone at home, or for business 招待,款待 (/ˌentəˈteinmənt/)

The art of entertainment of business clients is almost just as important as the business itself

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companion

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someone who spends a lot of time with another person because they are their friend or because they are travelling together. (A ~ is someone who you spend time with or who you are travelling with. 同伴;伴侣;同行者) (/kəmˈpænjən/)

She is my travelling companion.
He was his closest companion.

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dancer

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someone who dances for pleasure or as a profession跳舞者; 舞蹈演員

Jim's the best dancer in my class.
ballet dancer

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source

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a person who provides information 提供消息的人

I'm not a real criminal, but a secret police source.

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servant

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a person who is paid to do personal services for someone or a person in a subordinate position 仆人 (/ˈsə:vənt/)

I hate cleaning after other people so I will not be a servant for long

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celebration

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a special social event to mark a happy occasion庆祝活动;庆典 (/ˌselɪˈbreɪʃɵn/)

This calls for a celebration!
We bought some champagne in celebration of her success.

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lifestyle

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a way of living that shows the person's values and attitudes 生活方式 (/ˈlaɪfstaɪl/)

My lifestyle isn't very healthy: I smoke and drink too much.
He must earn a lot to support his lifestyle.

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encounter

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to meet someone by chance偶然碰到; 意外地遇見; 與…邂逅 (/inˈkauntə/)

They encountered him on their way home.
I encountered my old friend at the party.

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prince

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the son of a king or a queen王子; 親王 (/prins/)

Prince Charles is the son of Queen Elisabeth.

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native

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a person who was born in a particular place出生於某國 (或某地)的人 (/ˈneɪt̮ɪv/)

Juan is a native of Puerto Rico

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police officer

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a member of the police force

There was a robbery and the police officer arrested me as a suspect

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pilot

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(v) to operate a plane駕駛 (飛行器); 領航 (船隻) (/ˈpailət/)

Five years ago he piloted his own Boeing 707.

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chief

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a person who is in charge
The ~ an organization is the person who is in charge of it. (组织机构的)负责人,头儿,首领) (/tʃi:f/)

The chief of police wanted the official report on the last interrogation about the murder case on his desk by 9.

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physician

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a licensed medical practitioner医生;(尤指)内科医生 (/fiˈziʃən/)

When I became a physician, I chose to go into the field of urology.

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related

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(adj) (of people) connected by belonging to the same family
People who are ~ belong to the same family 有亲属关系的;属同一家族的 (/rɪˈleɪtɪd/)

I didn't know they were related, but it turned out they were cousins.
She's very proud of the fact that she's related to the royal family.

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generation

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all the people of approximately the same age within the society 代 (/ˌdʒenəˈreiʃən/)

The younger generation drink more alcohol than their parents did.
We must think also about future generations.

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contribute

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to give sth, especially money or goods, to help sb/ sth 捐獻，捐贈 (尤指款或物); 捐助(/kənˈtribjut/)

She has contributed over £20,000 to the fund.
Is she going to contribute towards the present?

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contribution

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(n) money, time, help etc. given to something that involves many other people捐贈; 捐助; (尤指)捐款 (/ˌkɔntriˈbju:ʃən/)

I am proud of my contribution to the project.
Even the smallest contributions will be appreciated.

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acquainted

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(adj) knowing a particular person or being familiar with them

if you are ~ with someone, you have met them a few times but do not know them very well (與某人)相識 (/əˈkweɪntɪd/)

Were you acquainted with my sister, Lucy?
to be acquainted with someone

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public

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adj) open and available to everyone (/ˈpʌblɪk/)

I hate public transport. Travelling with other people makes me sick.

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specialist

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someone who devotes oneself to a particular activity 專家(/ˈspeʃəlist/)

She's a specialist in Middle East affairs.

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specialist

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a doctor who has specialized in a particular area of medicine 專科醫生

a cancer specialist 癌症專科醫生(/ˈspeʃəlist/)
a cancer specialist 癌症專科醫生

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status

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person's social, legal or professional position or rank in relation to others 地位; 身分; 职位 (/ˈsteitəs/)

Women have very little status in many countries. 在许多国家, 妇女没有什麽地位.
What's your official status in the company? 你在公司里的正式职位是什麽?

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status

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high rank or social position 重要地位; 重要身分: (/ˈsteitəs/)

seek status and security 追求社会地位和生活保障
He's very aware of his status. 他很在意自己的重要身分

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status

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[C,U] the official legal position or condition of a person, group, country etc (人,团体,国家等的)法律地位; 身份,状况; (/ˈsteitəs/)

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guy

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an informal name for a man男人; 小伙子; 傢伙

Steve's a nice guy - I'm sure you're going to like him.

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Pole

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a person from Poland (/poʊl/)

Pope John Paul II was a Pole.

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official

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someone having a position of responsibility in an organisation or the government (常構成複合詞) 要員; 官員; 高級職員 (/ˈfiʃəl/)

Customs officer is an official who checks traveller's bag at a border or an airport.
a government official

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social

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related to a society社會的 (/ˈsoʊʃl/)

Each politician in his or her campaign raises such social issues as education or unemployment.
a social climber

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director

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a person who is in charge of a particular activity or department in a company, a college, etc. (某一活動的)負責人; (公司部門的)主任，經理; (學院的)院長

someone who controls or manages a company 董事,理事,经理;

someone who is in charge of a particular activity or organization 负责人,主管: (/diˈrektə/)
You need to make an appointment if you want to see the director.

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director

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a person who supervises the actors and directs the action in a film or show (電影、戲劇等的)導演(/diˈrektə/)

Stanley Kubrick is his favourite film director.
He is not talented enough to become a director of our show.

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the public

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people in general 平民;百姓;民众

Ethical conduct is something the public expects from us and something that we should expect from ourselves.

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local

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a person who lives in a particular small area 当地人,本地人 (/ˈləukəl/)

Both locals and visitors dine at this restaurant.
The pub is very popular with locals.

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society

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(n) a fashionable group of rich and powerful people上流社會

~ is the rich, fashionable people in a particular place who meet on social occasions上流社会;社交界 (/səˈsaɪət̮i/)

Look at that politician and that actress - they belong to the society.
high society

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society

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the state of being with other people
[U] (fml 文) company; companionship 相伴; 陪同; 交往: (/səˈsaɪət̮i/)

After the death of my wife, I really missed her society.
spend an evening in the society of one's friends 跟朋友聚会过一个晚上

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society

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an organization of people who have something in common
A ~ is an organization for people who have the same interest or aim. 协会;社团 (/səˈsaɪət̮i)

I'm very good at playing chess, so I signed up to a chess society in order to share my passion with others.

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community

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a group of people who share the same interests, religion, race, etc. 團體; 社團; 界 (/kəˈmju:niti/)

My religion community raises money for charity.

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squash

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a kind of big vegetable, similar to a pumpkin番瓜类蔬菜 (/skwɔʃ/)

I have to buy some squash, because it is the best ingredient for Hungarian stew.

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skyscraper

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a very tall building in a city摩天大樓 (/ˈskaɪˌskreɪpər/)

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trunk

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the main, thick and hard, stem of a tree from which its branches grow 樹幹

The insects usually live inside tree trunks.
a tree trunk

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mustard

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a plant with yellow flowers and seeds which are used in the production of mustard芥末 (/ˈmʌstəd/)

I can't believe that mustard is the name of the plant and my favourite sauce as well!

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guide

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to take somebody somewhere or to show somebody the way somewhere
If you ~ someone somewhere, you go there with them in order to show them the way. 给…带路;为…引路

I’ll guide you around the factory.

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mushroom

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a fungus consisting of a stem and a round cap; some can be eaten, but some are poisonous (/ˈmʌʃrum/)

My father loves picking mushrooms in the forest. Later my mum makes delicious mushroom soup out of them

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rank (to be rank with sth)

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(adj) (of plants) growing in excessive abundance or (of a place) completely covered by plants
~ plants are too thick and have spread everywhere(植物)过于茂盛的,蔓生的:

The old garden was covered in rank weeds.
The yard was rank with ivy and tall grass.

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spinach

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菠菜 (/ˈspinidʒ/)

Children usually don't like eating spinach, because it looks like minced grass.

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perennial

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a plant growing for three years or more
a plant that lives for more than two years 多年生植物 (/pəˈreni:əl/)

A perennial is a plant that can live more than three years

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perennial

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(adj) (about a plant) growing for three years or more多年生的 (/pəˈreni:əl/)

Of course, the oak is a perennial plant, like all trees. This one is 100 years old.

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branch

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(n) an armlike stem growing from the trunk of a tree

After the storm there were many tree branches on the street.

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bulb

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a round root of some plants which can develop into a plant
(a root shaped like a ball that grows into a flower or plant(植物的)球茎,鳞茎,球根) (/bʌlb/)

Take those tulip bulbs and plant them over there.

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nut

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a dry fruit with a seed surrounded by a hard shell堅果

I can't eat Snickers bars because I'm allergic to nuts.

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stone

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a hard part inside of a fruit果核

I broke my tooth when I bit an olive with a stone inside.

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stone

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to remove a hard part from a fruit去掉(水果)的核

Did you stone the dates?

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spot

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(not used in the progressive tenses) to see or notice a person or thing, especially suddenly or when it is not easy to do so看見; 看出; 注意到; 發現 (/spɑt/)

I finally spotted my friend in the crowd.
I just spotted a mistake on the front cover.

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shoot

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a new branch or bud, etc. produced by a plant
the part of a plant that comes up above the ground when it is just beginning to grow, or a new part that grows on an existing plant(植物的)芽,苗,嫩枝

Oh no! We can't eat these potatoes because they already have shoots.

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sugar cane

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a type of cane from which sugar is obtained甘蔗 (/kein/)

I have bought some sugar which is made of sugar cane.

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shoot

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to produce new buds or sprouts, etc.

The gardener was really proud when he saw that all of his plants shot in the spring

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bud

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a leaf, flower or branch at the beginning of its growth芽; 苞; 花蕾

The sight of buds in my garden makes me a happy man.
rose/cotton bud

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vine

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a plant that produces grapes as its fruit葡萄树

I like eating grapes from my own vine.

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pine

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a popular coniferous tree or its timber 松树

I bought a large pine table.
I have a plantation of pines.

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walnut

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an edible nut shaped like a human brain, or a tree producing such nuts核桃; 胡桃 (/ˈwɔ:lnət/)

She sprinkled the cake with chopped walnuts

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bloom

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flowers on a plant
A ~ is the flower on a plant花;花朵 (/blu:m/)

I've never seem such beautiful bloom on cherry trees!!
When I came back home in spring, the trees in our orchard were already in bloom.

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bloom

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(of a plant) to produce flowers开花 (/blu:m/)

Is my lavender ever going to bloom? It's still green instead of purple

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vine

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a plant with long thin stems that climbs or grows along the ground or attaches itself to walls, trees, etc. 藤;藤本植物

The only vine I know is ivy.

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root

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to grow roots 生根,长根

This plant roots very quickly, so you'll have to plant it out soon.

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bush

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a low plant smaller than a tree that has branches灌木 (/buʃ/)

My son's secret headquarters is in my garden, behind that bush.
There's a mushroom under that bush, can't you see?

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grove

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a small group of trees growing close together 树丛;小树林

There was a small grove of olive trees near the house.
a grove of something

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choppy

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adj) (about a lake, river, sea, etc.) having a lot of waves and not easy to sail on

~ water has a lot of waves and is not smooth to sail on(水面)波浪起伏的,波浪滔滔的 (/ˈtʃɑpi/)

The boat was sailing on choppy waters.

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putrid

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(adj) in an advanced state of decomposition and smelling very bad 腐烂的;腐臭的 (/ˈpju:trɪd/)

This butcher sold me putrid meat, so I'm not going to buy from him anymore

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draughty

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such in which there are currents of cold air 漏风的 (/ˈdrɑ:fti/)

He lives in a draughty old house.

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pressure

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the condition of atmosphere大氣壓

Atmospheric pressure at the Earth's surface is one of the keys to weather.

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inundate

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to cover an area with a vast amount of water
If an area of land is ~ed, it becomes covered with water. 淹没;泛滥 (/ˈɪnʌnˌdeɪt/)

The dam broke and the water inundated the town.

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cobweb

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a net of sticky threads made by a spider used to catch insects 蜘蛛网 (/ˈkɔbˌweb/)

The attic was dusty and full of cobwebs.
We were watching a spider spinning a cobweb.

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draught

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a current of cold air flowing through a room
cold air that moves through a room and that you can feel穿堂風; 通風氣流; 通風; (/drɑ:ft/)

Don't open that window or there will be a draught

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inherit

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to be born with the same quality (either physical or mental) as one of your parents經遺傳獲得 (品質、身體特徵等 (/inˈherit/)

I inherited my good eyesight from my mother.
to inherit something from somebody

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segmentation

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the biological division of an organism细胞分裂 (/ˌseɡmənˈteiʃən /)

Some groups of animals enlarge by segmentation.

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bedrock

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a solid rock lying beneath the ground
solid rock in the ground below soil or sand 基岩,底岩,岩床 (/ˈbedrɔk/)

We will not be able to dig here; there is bedrock just below the ground.

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pour

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to rain heavily (雨)傾盆而下; 下大雨 (/pɔr/)

Take your umbrella with you, it's pouring outside.

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sticky

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hot and humid e.g. weather or day (天气)湿热的,闷热的 (/ˈstɪki/)
In the summer the air is so sticky that I can barely breathe.

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prologue

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a speech, etc. at the beginning of a play, book, or movie that introduces it 序言; 序幕; 開場白(/ˈproʊlɔɡ; ˈproʊlɑɡ/ )

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renowned

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famous and respected synonym celebrated, noted有名的; 聞名的; 受尊敬(/rɪˈnaʊnd/)

Renowned curator Jacques Sauniere staggered through the vaulted archway of the museum’s Grand Gallery.

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curator

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a person whose job is to be in charge of the objects or works of art in a museum or art gallery, etc. (博物館或美術館等的)館長，負責人 (/ˈkyʊrˌeɪt̮ər/)

Renowned curator Jacques Sauniere staggered through the vaulted archway of the museum’s Grand Gallery.

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stagger

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to walk with weak unsteady steps, as if you are about to fall synonym totter搖搖晃晃地走; 蹣跚; 踉蹌 (/ˈstæɡər/)

Renowned curator Jacques Sauniere staggered through the vaulted archway of the museum’s Grand Gallery.

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archway

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a passage or an entrance with an arch over it 拱道 (/ˈɑrtʃweɪ/)

Renowned curator Jacques Sauniere staggered through the vaulted archway of the museum’s Grand Gallery.

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vaulted

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made in the shape of an arch or a series of arches ; having a ceiling or roof of this shape (拱形的; 有拱頂的 (/ˈvɔltəd/)

Renowned curator Jacques Sauniere staggered through the vaulted archway of the museum’s Grand Gallery.

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gallery

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a long, narrow room, especially one used for a particular purpose 長廊; 走廊; 柱廊 (/ˈɡæləri/)

Renowned curator Jacques Sauniere staggered through the vaulted archway of the museum’s Grand Gallery.

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lunge (at/toward/for someone/something)

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to make a sudden, powerful, forward movement, especially in order to attack someone or take hold of something 猛衝; 猛撲 (/lʌndʒ/)

He lunged for the nearest painting he could see, a Caravaggio.

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caravaggio

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(米开朗基罗·梅里西·德·)卡拉瓦乔 (Michelangelo Merisi da ~，1571—1610)，意大利16世纪末至17世纪初的一位著名的画家

He lunged for the nearest painting he could see, a Caravaggio.

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gilded

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[only before noun] covered with a thin layer of gold or gold paint鍍金的; 塗金色的 (/ˈɡɪldəd/)

Grabbing the gilded frame, the seventy-six-year-old man heaved the masterpiece toward himself until it tore from the wall and Saunière collapsed backward in a heap beneath the canvas.

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masterpiece

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(also masterwork) a work of art such as a painting, movie, book, etc. that is an excellent, or the best, example of the artist's work杰作 (/ˈmæstərˌpis/)

Grabbing the gilded frame, the seventy-six-year-old man heaved the masterpiece toward himself until it tore from the wall and Saunière collapsed backward in a heap beneath the canvas.

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heave

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to lift, pull, or throw someone or something very heavy with one great effort (用力)舉起，拖，拉，拋 (/hiv/)

Grabbing the gilded frame, the seventy-six-year-old man heaved the masterpiece toward himself until it tore from the wall and Saunière collapsed backward in a heap beneath the canvas.

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heap

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a messy pile of something (凌亂的)一堆 (/hip/)

Grabbing the gilded frame, the seventy-six-year-old man heaved the masterpiece toward himself until it tore from the wall and Saunière collapsed backward in a heap beneath the canvas.

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collapse

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to fall down or fall in suddenly, often after breaking apart (突然)倒塌，坍塌 (/kəˈlæps/)

Grabbing the gilded frame, the seventy-six-year-old man heaved the masterpiece toward himself until it tore from the wall and Saunière collapsed backward in a heap beneath the canvas.

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thundering

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awesomely great, intense, or unusual非常的; 异乎寻常的

As he had anticipated, a thundering iron gate fell nearby, barricading the entrance to the suite.

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suite

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a set of rooms, especially in a hot套房 (/swit/)

As he had anticipated, a thundering iron gate fell nearby, barricading the entrance to the suite.

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barricade

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to defend or block sth by building a barricade 設路障防護; 阻擋 (/ˈbærəˌkeɪd/)

As he had anticipated, a thundering iron gate fell nearby, barricading the entrance to the suite.

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parquet

Back 366

a floor covering made of flat pieces of wood fixed together in a pattern拼花地板; 鑲木地板(/pɑrˈkeɪ/)

The parquet floor shook. Far off, an alarm began to ring.

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ring

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if you ~ a bell or if a bell ~s, it produces a sound (使)發出鐘聲，響起鈴聲

The parquet floor shook. Far off, an alarm began to ring.

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crawl

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to move forward on your hands and knees, with your body close to the ground爬; 爬行; 匍匐行進(/krɔl/)

He crawled out from under the canvas and scanned the cavernous space for someplace to hide.

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cavernous

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(of a room or space) very large and often empty and/or dark; like a cave大而空的; 又黑又深的; 像洞穴的 (/ˈkævərnəs/)

He crawled out from under the canvas and scanned the cavernous space for someplace to hide.

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chilling

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frightening, usually because it is connected with something violent or cruel (常與殘暴有關)令人恐懼的，令人害怕的 (/ˈtʃɪlɪŋ/)

A voice spoke, chillingly close. "Do not move."

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freeze

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vi. to stop moving suddenly because of fear, etc. (因害怕等)不動，停住; 驚呆; 嚇呆 (/friz/)

On his hands and knees, the curator froze, turning his head slowly.

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froze

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freeze的过去式 (/froʊz/)

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frozen

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freeze的过去分词 (/ˈfroʊzn/)

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mountainous

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very large in size or amount; like a mountain巨大的; 山一般的 (ˈmaʊntnəs/)

Only fifteen feet away, outside the sealed gate, the mountainous silhouette of his attacker stared through the iron bars.

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silhouette

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the dark outline or shape of a person or an object that you see against a light background (淺色背景襯托出的)暗色輪廓 (/ˌsɪluˈɛt/)

Only fifteen feet away, outside the sealed gate, the mountainous silhouette of his attacker stared through the iron bars.

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attacker

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a person who attacks someone攻擊者; 襲擊者; 進攻者 (/əˈtækər/)

Only fifteen feet away, outside the sealed gate, the mountainous silhouette of his attacker stared through the iron bars.

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broad

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身材宽大的

He was broad and tall, with ghost-pale skin and thinning white hair.

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iris

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the round colored part that surrounds the pupil of your eye虹膜 (/ˈaɪrəs/)

His irises were pink with dark red pupils.

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pupil

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瞳孔 (/ˈpyupl/)

His irises were pink with dark red pupils.

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albino

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a person or an animal that is born with no color (= pigment ) in the hair or skin, which are white, or in the eyes, which are pink 患白化病的人 (或動物) (/ælˈbaɪnoʊ/)

The albino drew a pistol from his coat and aimed the barrel through the bars, directly at the curator.

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draw

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to take out a weapon, such as a gun or a sword, in order to attack someone拔出; 抽出; 掏出

The albino drew a pistol from his coat and aimed the barrel through the bars, directly at the curator.

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drew

Back 382

draw的过去式 (/dru/)

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drawn

Back 383

draw的过去分词 (/drɔn/)

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barrel

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the part of a gun like a tube through which the bullets are fired槍管 (/ˈbærəl/)

The albino drew a pistol from his coat and aimed the barrel through the bars, directly at the curator.

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place

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(usually used in negative sentences 通常用於否定句) to recognize sb/ sth and be able to identify them/ it 認出; 辨認; 識別

I've seen her before but I just can't place her. 我從前見過她，不過現在認不出她來
"You should not have run." His accent was not easy to place. "Now tell me where it is."

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stammer

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to speak with difficulty, repeating sounds or words and often stopping, before saying things correctly口吃; 结结巴巴地说 (/ˈstæmər/)

"I told you already," the curator stammered, kneeling defenseless on the floor of the gallery.

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kneel

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to be in or move into a position where your body is supported on your knee or knees 跪 (/nil/)

"I told you already," the curator stammered, kneeling defenseless on the floor of the gallery.

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knelt

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kneel的过去式和过去分词 (或kneeled) (/nɛlt/)

"I told you already," the curator stammered, kneeling defenseless on the floor of the gallery.

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amenities

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~ are things such as shopping centres or sports facilities that are provided for people's convenience, enjoyment, or comfort. 便利设施 (/əˈmɛnət̮i/)

Many of the houses lacked even basic amenities (= for example, bathrooms, showers, hot water).

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aforementioned

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mentioned before前面提到的; 上述的 (/əˈfɔrˌmɛnʃənd/)

Insurance is included on all aforesaid items.

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defenseless

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weak; not able to protect yourself; having no protection (/dɪˈfɛnsləs/)

"I told you already," the curator stammered, kneeling defenseless on the floor of the gallery. "I have no idea what you are talking about!"

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immobile

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not moving不動的; 靜止的 (/ɪˈmoʊbl/)

"You are lying." The man stared at him, perfectly immobile except for the glint in his ghostly eyes. "You and your brethren possess something that is not yours."

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glint

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a small amount of emotion seen in a person's eyes (眼睛里某种感情,常指消极感情的)闪现 (/ɡlɪnt/)

"You are lying." The man stared at him, perfectly immobile except for the glint in his ghostly eyes. "You and your brethren possess something that is not yours."

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brethren

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used to talk to people in church or to talk about the members of a male religious group弟兄们; 同胞 (/ˈbrɛðrən/)

"You are lying." The man stared at him, perfectly immobile except for the glint in his ghostly eyes. "You and your brethren possess something that is not yours."

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possess

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(formal) to have or own something有; 擁有 (/pəˈzɛs/)

"You are lying." The man stared at him, perfectly immobile except for the glint in his ghostly eyes. "You and your brethren possess something that is not yours."

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surge

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a sudden increase of a strong feeling (强烈感情的)突发 (/sərdʒ/)

The curator felt a surge of adrenaline. How could he possibly know this?

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adrenaline

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a substance produced in the body when you are excited, afraid, or angry. It makes the heart beat faster and increases your energy and ability to move quickly肾上腺素 (/əˈdrɛnlən/)

The curator felt a surge of adrenaline. How could he possibly know this? 馆长猛的一惊。他怎么会知道这些？

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possibly

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used to emphasize that you are surprised, annoyed, etc. about something (強調驚奇、惱怒等)(/ˈpɑsəbli/)

The curator felt a surge of adrenaline. How could he possibly know this? 馆长猛的一惊。他怎么会知道这些？

You can't possibly mean that! 你絕不會是那個意思吧！

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rightful

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that is correct, right, or legal正確的; 公正的; 合法的 (/ˈraɪtfl/)

"Tonight the rightful guardians will be restored. Tell me where it is hidden, and you will live." The man leveled his gun at the curator's head. "Is it a secret you will die for?"

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guardian

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a person who protects something 监护人;守护者 (/ˈɡɑrdiən/ )

"Tonight the rightful guardians will be restored. Tell me where it is hidden, and you will live." The man leveled his gun at the curator's head. "Is it a secret you will die for?"

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restore

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to put or bring (something) back into existence or use恢復 (/rɪˈstɔr/)

"Tonight the rightful guardians will be restored. Tell me where it is hidden, and you will live." The man leveled his gun at the curator's head. "Is it a secret you will die for?"

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level (at)

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to point something, especially a gun, at someone (尤指用槍)瞄準，對準

"Tonight the rightful guardians will be restored. Tell me where it is hidden, and you will live." The man leveled his gun at the curator's head. "Is it a secret you will die for?"

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tilt

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If you ~ part of your body, usually your head, you move it slightly upward or to one side. 使 (常指头部) 侧倾; 使微仰 (/tɪlt/)

The man tilted his head, peering down the barrel of his gun.

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peer (+ adverb/preposition)

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to look closely or carefully at something, especially when you cannot see it clearly 仔細看; 端詳

The man tilted his head, peering down the barrel of his gun.

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rehearse

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to prepare in your mind or practise privately what you are going to do or say to somebody排练; 预演 (/rɪˈhɜːrs/)

The lie he told was one he had rehearsed many times... each time praying he would never have to use it. 这个谎言是他事先排练过多次的，每次演练他都祈祷永远不要用上这套谎言。

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assailant

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a person who attacks somebody, especially physicall SYNONYM attacker攻擊者; 行兇者(/əˈseɪlənt/)

When the curator had finished speaking, his assailant smiled smugly. "Yes. This is exactly what the others told me."

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recoil

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to move your body quickly away from somebody/something because you find them or it frightening or unpleasant 躲闪;畏缩 (/rɪˈkɔɪl/)

Saunière recoiled. The others?

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taunt (sb)

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to try to make someone angry or upset by saying unkind things about them, laughing at their failures, etc. 嘲弄;奚落 (/tɔnt; tɑnt/)

"I found them, too," the huge man taunted. "All three of them. They confirmed what you have just said."

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confirm

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to state or show that something is definitely true or correct, especially by providing evidence 证实;确认 (/kənˈfərm/)

"I found them, too," the huge man taunted. "All three of them. They confirmed what you have just said."

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sacred

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connected with God or a god; considered to be holy上帝的; 神的; 神聖的 (/ˈseɪkrəd/ )

It cannot be! The curator's true identity, along with the identities of his three sénéchaux, was almost as sacred as the ancient secret they protected.

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procedure

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a way of doing something, especially the usual or correct way (正常)程序，手續，步驟(/prəˈsidʒər/)

Saunière now realized his sénéchaux, following strict procedure, had told the same lie before their own deaths. It was part of the protocol.

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protocol

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A ~ is a written record of a treaty or agreement that has been made by two or more countries. 议定书;协议 (/ˈproʊt̮əˌkɔl/)

Saunière now realized his sénéchaux, following strict procedure, had told the same lie before their own deaths. It was part of the protocol. 索尼埃现在知道他的同伴都严格遵循程序，在死前都有说了同样的谎言。

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grasp

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to understand something completely 理解; 領會; 領悟; 明白 (/ɡræsp/)

The truth. In an instant, the curator grasped the true horror of the situation. If I die, the truth will be lost forever. Instinctively, he tried to scramble for cover.

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instinctive

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based on instinct, not thought or training本能的; 直覺的; 天生的 (/ɪnˈstɪŋktɪv/)

The truth. In an instant, the curator grasped the true horror of the situation. If I die, the truth will be lost forever. Instinctively, he tried to scramble for cover.

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scramble

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to move quickly, especially with difficulty, using your hands to help you (迅速而吃力地)爬，攀登(/ˈskræmbl/)

The truth. In an instant, the curator grasped the true horror of the situation. If I die, the truth will be lost forever. Instinctively, he tried to scramble for cover.

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roar

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to make a very loud, deep sound 吼叫; 咆哮 (/rɔr/)

The gun roared, and the curator felt a searing heat as the bullet lodged in his stomach. He fell forward... struggling against the pain. 枪响了，当子弹打穿他的腹部的时候，馆长感到了一阵炙热的疼痛。

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searing

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so strong that it seems to burn you灼热的 (/ˈsɪrɪŋ/)

The gun roared, and the curator felt a searing heat as the bullet lodged in his stomach. He fell forward... struggling against the pain. 枪响了，当子弹打穿他的腹部的时候，馆长感到了一阵炙热的疼痛。

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lodge

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to become fixed or stuck somewhere; to make something become fixed or stuck somewhere (被)固定，卡住 (/lɑdʒ/)

The gun roared, and the curator felt a searing heat as the bullet lodged in his stomach. He fell forward... struggling against the pain. 枪响了，当子弹打穿他的腹部的时候，馆长感到了一阵炙热的疼痛。

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swirl

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to move around quickly in a circle; to make something do this (使)打旋，旋動，起漩渦 (/swərl/)

Saunière closed his eyes, his thoughts a swirling tempest of fear and regret. 索尼埃闭上眼睛,脑子一片混乱,极度恐惧和懊悔。

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tempest

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a violent storm大風暴; 暴風雨; 暴風雪 (/ˈtɛmpəst/)

Saunière closed his eyes, his thoughts a swirling tempest of fear and regret. 索尼埃闭上眼睛,脑子一片混乱,极度恐惧和懊悔。

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champer

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the part of the bore of a gun that holds the charge 枪膛

The click of an empty chamber echoed through the corridor.

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click

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a short sharp sound短而尖的聲音; 咔噠聲

The click of an empty chamber echoed through the corridor.

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glance

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(+ adverb/preposition) to look quickly at something or someone 瞥一眼; 匆匆一看; 掃視 (/ɡlæns/)

The man glanced down at his weapon, looking almost amused.

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amused

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thinking that someone or something is funny, so that you smile or laugh逗樂的; 覺得好笑的(/əˈmyuzd/)

The man glanced down at his weapon, looking almost amused.

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clip

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a set of bullets in a metal container that is placed in or attached to a gun for firing 弹夹

He reached for a second clip, but then seemed to reconsider, smirking calmly at Saunière's gut. "My work here is done."

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reconsider

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to think about something again, especially because you might want to change a previous decision or opinion (/ˌrikənˈsɪdər/)

He reached for a second clip, but then seemed to reconsider, smirking calmly at Saunière's gut. "My work here is done."

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smirk

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to smile in a silly or unpleasant way that shows that you are pleased with yourself, know sth that other people do not know, etc. 自鳴得意地笑; 傻笑 (/smərk/)

He reached for a second clip, but then seemed to reconsider, smirking calmly at Saunière's gut. "My work here is done."

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gut

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a person's stomach, especially when it is large synonym belly (尤指大的)胃，肚子

He reached for a second clip, but then seemed to reconsider, smirking calmly at Saunière's gut. "My work here is done."

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breasbone

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胸骨(/ˈbrɛstboʊn/)
The curator looked down and saw the bullet hole in his white linen shirt. It was framed by a small circle of blood a few inches below his breastbone.

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frame

Back 430

to be around the edge of (something) 給…做框; 給…鑲邊

The curator looked down and saw the bullet hole in his white linen shirt. It was framed by a small circle of blood a few inches below his breastbone.

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horribly

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可怕地 (/ˈhɑrəbli/)

As a veteran of la Guerre d'Algérie, the curator had witnessed this horribly drawn-out death before.

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seep

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(especially of liquids) (+ adverb/preposition) to flow slowly and in small quantities through something or into something 滲; 滲透

For fifteen minutes, he would survive as his stomach acids seeped into his chest cavity, slowly poisoning him from within.

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from within

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从里面,从内部

For fifteen minutes, he would survive as his stomach acids seeped into his chest cavity, slowly poisoning him from within.

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poison (sb/sth)

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to cause (a person or animal) to die or to become very sick with poison 毒死; 毒害 (/ˈpɔɪzn/)

For fifteen minutes, he would survive as his stomach acids seeped into his chest cavity, slowly poisoning him from within.

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gaze

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a long steady look at someone or something 凝視; 注視

Alone now, Jacques Saunière turned his gaze again to the iron gate. He was trapped, and the doors could not be reopened for at least twenty minutes.

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trapped

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sb be kept in a dangerous place or bad situation that they want to get out of but cannot 落入險境; 困住

Alone now, Jacques Saunière turned his gaze again to the iron gate. He was trapped, and the doors could not be reopened for at least twenty minutes.

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grip

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If something ~s you, it affects you very strongly. 强烈地影响

By the time anyone got to him, he would be dead. Even so, the fear that now gripped him was a fear far greater than that of his own death.

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picture

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to imagine someone or something; to create an image of someone or something in your mind想像; 設想; 憶起

Staggering to his feet, he pictured his three murdered brethren. 他摇摇晃晃地站起来，被谋害的三位兄弟的形象浮现在他脑海里。

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entrust

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to make someone responsible for doing something or taking care of someone 委托 (/ɪnˈtrʌst/)

He thought of the generations who had come before them... of the mission with which they had all been entrusted.

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unbroken

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If something is ~, it is continuous or complete and has not been interrupted or broken. 连续的; 完整的 (/ʌnˈbroʊkən/)

An unbroken chain of knowledge. Suddenly, now, despite all the precautions... despite all the fail-safes... Jacques Saunière
was the only remaining link, the sole guardian of one of the most powerful secrets ever kept.

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knowledge

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the state of knowing about a particular fact or situation 知曉; 知悉; 瞭解 (/ˈnɑlɪdʒ/)

An unbroken chain of knowledge. Suddenly, now, despite all the precautions... despite all the fail-safes... Jacques Saunière
was the only remaining link, the sole guardian of one of the most powerful secrets ever kept.

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link

Back 442

a connection between two or more people or things 环节;

An unbroken chain of knowledge. Suddenly, now, despite all the precautions... despite all the fail-safes... Jacques Saunière
was the only remaining link, the sole guardian of one of the most powerful secrets ever kept.

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sole

Back 443

[only before noun] only; single 僅有的; 唯一的

An unbroken chain of knowledge. Suddenly, now, despite all the precautions... despite all the fail-safes... Jacques Saunière
was the only remaining link, the sole guardian of one of the most powerful secrets ever kept.

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remaining

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[only before noun] he ~ things or people out of a group are the things or people that still exist, are still present, or have not yet been dealt with. 剩余的; 剩下的 (/rɪˈmeɪnɪŋ/)

An unbroken chain of knowledge. Suddenly, now, despite all the precautions... despite all the fail-safes... Jacques Saunière
was the only remaining link, the sole guardian of one of the most powerful secrets ever kept.

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shiver

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vi. (of a person) to shake slightly because you are cold, frightened, excited, etc. 颤抖，战栗 (/ˈʃɪvər/)

Shivering, he pulled himself to his feet.

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opulent

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made or decorated using expensive materials 豪华的 (/ˈɑpyələnt/)

Saunière gazed up at the walls of his opulent prison. A collection of the world's most famous paintings seemed to smile down on him like old friends.

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gaze

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(+ adverb/preposition) to look steadily at someone or something for a long time, either because you are very interested or surprised, or because you are thinking of something else凝視; 注視; 盯着

Saunière gazed up at the walls of his opulent prison. A collection of the world's most famous paintings seemed to smile down on him like old friends.

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collection

Back 448

A ~ of things is a group of similar things that you have deliberately acquired, usually over a period of time. 收藏品

Saunière gazed up at the walls of his opulent prison. A collection of the world's most famous paintings seemed to smile down on him like old friends.

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wince

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to have an expression on your face for a very short time which shows that you are embarrassed or in pain (因痛苦或尷尬)齜牙咧嘴，皺眉蹙額 (/wɪns/)

Wincing in pain, he summoned all of his faculties and strength. The desperate task before him, he knew, would require every remaining second of his life.

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summon

Back 450

to make an effort to produce a particular quality in yourself, especially when you find it difficult 鼓起;振作;使出 (ˈsʌmən/)

Wincing in pain, he summoned all of his faculties and strength. The desperate task before him, he knew, would require every remaining second of his life.

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faculties

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Your ~ are your physical and mental abilities. 机能 (/ˈfækltiz/)

Wincing in pain, he summoned all of his faculties and strength. The desperate task before him, he knew, would require every remaining second of his life.

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strength

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Your ~ is the physical energy that you have, which gives you the ability to perform various actions, such as lifting or moving things. 力量 (/strɛŋθ/)

Wincing in pain, he summoned all of his faculties and strength. The desperate task before him, he knew, would require every remaining second of his life.

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desperate

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[usually before noun] (of an action) giving little hope of success; tried when everything else has failed 孤注一掷的; (/ˈdɛsprət/)

Wincing in pain, he summoned all of his faculties and strength. The desperate task before him, he knew, would require every remaining second of his life.

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unfamiliar

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that you do not know or recognize不熟悉的 (/ˌʌnfəˈmɪlyər/)

A telephone was ringing in the darkness— a tinny, unfamiliar ring.

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fumble

Back 455

vi. to use your hands in an awkward way when you are doing something or looking for something笨手笨腳地做 (某事); 胡亂摸找 (某物)(/ˈfʌmbl/)

He fumbled for the bedside lamp and turned it on.

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squint

Back 456

to look at something with your eyes partly shut in order to keep out bright light or to see better瞇着眼睛看 (/skwɪnt/)

Squinting at his surroundings he saw a plush Renaissance bedroom with Louis XVI furniture, hand-frescoed walls, and a colossal mahogany four-poster bed.

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plush

Back 457

(informal) very comfortable; expensive and of good quality synonym luxurious舒適的; 豪華的(/plʌʃ/)

Squinting at his surroundings he saw a plush Renaissance bedroom with Louis XVI furniture, hand-frescoed walls, and a colossal mahogany four-poster bed.

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renaissance

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the period in Europe during the 14th, 15th, and 16th centuries when people became interested in the ideas and culture of ancient Greece and Rome and used these influences in their own art, literature, etc. 文艺复兴 (欧洲14至16世纪)(/ˈrɛnəˌsɑns /)

Squinting at his surroundings he saw a plush Renaissance bedroom with Louis XVI furniture, hand-frescoed walls, and a colossal mahogany four-poster bed.

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hand-frescoed

Back 459

手工壁面的 (/ˈfrɛskoʊ/)

Squinting at his surroundings he saw a plush Renaissance bedroom with Louis XVI furniture, hand-frescoed walls, and a colossal mahogany four-poster

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colossal

Back 460

extremely large巨大的; 龐大的 (/kəˈlɑsl/)

Squinting at his surroundings he saw a plush Renaissance bedroom with Louis XVI furniture, hand-frescoed walls, and a colossal mahogany four-poster

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mahogany

Back 461

the hard red-brown wood of a tropical tree, used for making furniture红木; 桃花心木 (/məˈhɑɡəni/)

Squinting at his surroundings he saw a plush Renaissance bedroom with Louis XVI furniture, hand-frescoed walls, and a colossal mahogany four-poster

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four-poster (also four-poster bed)

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a large bed with a tall post at each of the four corners, and sometimes a cover over the top and curtains around the sides有四根帷柱的床

Squinting at his surroundings he saw a plush Renaissance bedroom with Louis XVI furniture, hand-frescoed walls, and a colossal mahogany four-poster

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jacquard

Back 463

a fabric in which the design is incorporated into the weave instead of being printed or dyed on 提花织物

The jacquard bathrobe hanging on his bedpost bore the monogram: HOTEL RITZ PARIS.

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bathrobe

Back 464

浴衣,浴袍 (/ˈbæθroʊb/)

The jacquard bathrobe hanging on his bedpost bore the monogram: HOTEL RITZ PARIS.

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bedpost

Back 465

one of the four vertical supports at the corners of a bed (especially an old type of bed with a wooden or metal frame) 床柱 (/ˈbɛdpoʊst/)

The jacquard bathrobe hanging on his bedpost bore the monogram: HOTEL RITZ PARIS.

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monogram

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two or more letters, usually the first letters of someone's names, that are combined in a design and marked on items of clothing, etc. that they own交织字母图案; 由姓名首字母组成的图案 (/ˈmɑnəˌɡræm/)

The jacquard bathrobe hanging on his bedpost bore the monogram: HOTEL RITZ PARIS.

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bear

Back 467

(formal) to show something; to carry something so that it can be seen 顯示; 帶有

The jacquard bathrobe hanging on his bedpost bore the monogram: HOTEL RITZ PARIS.

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lift

Back 468

(of mist/clouds) to rise and disappear消散

Slowly, the fog began to lift.

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dazed

Back 469

unable to think clearly, especially because of a shock or because you have been hit on the head头昏眼花的

Dazed, Langdon looked at the bedside clock. It was 12:32 A.M. He had been asleep only an hour, but he felt like the dead.

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concierge

Back 470

(especially NAmE) a person in a hotel whose job is to help guests by giving them information, arranging theatre tickets, etc. (賓館中負責提供信息、訂票等的)服務枱職員 (/kɑnˈsyɛrʒ/)

"This is the concierge, monsieur. I apologize for this intrusion, but you have a visitor. He insists it is urgent."

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intrusion

Back 471

If someone disturbs you when you are in a private place or having a private conversation, you can call this event an ~. 打扰 (/ɪnˈtruʒn/)

"This is the concierge, monsieur. I apologize for this intrusion, but you have a visitor. He insists it is urgent."

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fuzzy

Back 472

糊塗的; 含混不清的 (/ˈfʌzi/)

Langdon still felt fuzzy. A visitor? His eyes focused now on a crumpled flyer on his bedside table.

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crumple

Back 473

If you ~ something such as paper or cloth, or if it crumples, it is squashed and becomes full of untidy creases and folds. 弄皱; 起皱 (/ˈkrʌmpl/ )

Langdon still felt fuzzy. A visitor? His eyes focused now on a crumpled flyer on his bedside table.

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crumpled

Back 474

褶皱的

Langdon still felt fuzzy. A visitor? His eyes focused now on a crumpled flyer on his bedside table.

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flyer

Back 475

a sheet of paper that advertises a product or an event and is given to a large number of people宣传单 (/ˈflaɪər/)

Langdon still felt fuzzy. A visitor? His eyes focused now on a crumpled flyer on his bedside table.

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present

Back 476

to produce a show, play, broadcast, etc. for the public上演; 公演; 推出 (/prɪˈzɛnt/)

THE AMERICAN UNIVERSITY OF PARIS proudly presents AN EVENING WITH ROBERT LANGDON PROFESSOR OF RELIGIOUS SYMBOLOGY,
HARVARD UNIVERSITY

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symbology

Back 477

符号学 (sɪm'bɑlədʒi)

THE AMERICAN UNIVERSITY OF PARIS proudly presents AN EVENING WITH ROBERT LANGDON PROFESSOR OF RELIGIOUS SYMBOLOGY,

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lecture

Back 478

a talk someone gives in order to teach people about a particular subject, usually at a university or college 讲座 (/ˈlɛktʃər/)

Langdon groaned. Tonight's lecture— a slide show about pagan symbolism hidden in the stones of Chartres Cathedral— had probably ruffled some conservative feathers in the audience.

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slide

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a small piece of photographic film which you project onto a screen so that you can see the picture. 幻灯片

Langdon groaned. Tonight's lecture— a slide show about pagan symbolism hidden in the stones of Chartres Cathedral— had probably ruffled some conservative feathers in the audience.

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pagan

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1. a person who holds religious beliefs that are not part of any of the world's main religions 异教徒

2. used in the past by Christians to describe a person who did not believe in Christianity (/ˈpeɪɡən/)

Langdon groaned. Tonight's lecture— a slide show about pagan symbolism hidden in the stones of Chartres Cathedral— had probably ruffled some conservative feathers in the audience.

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symbolism

Back 481

the use of symbols in order to represent something. 象征手法 (/ˈsɪmbəˌlɪzəm/)

Langdon groaned. Tonight's lecture— a slide show about pagan symbolism hidden in the stones of Chartres Cathedral— had probably ruffled some conservative feathers in the audience.

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cathedral

Back 482

the main church of a district, under the care of a bishop (= a priest of high rank) 主教座堂; 教區總教堂 (/kəˈθidrəl/)

Langdon groaned. Tonight's lecture— a slide show about pagan symbolism hidden in the stones of Chartres Cathedral— had probably ruffled some conservative feathers in the audience.

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ruffle

Back 483

1. to disturb the smooth surface of something, so that it is not even弄皺; 弄亂; 使不平整

2. to make someone annoyed, worried, or upset弄皺; 弄亂; 使不平整 (/ˈrʌfl/)

Langdon groaned. Tonight's lecture— a slide show about pagan symbolism hidden in the stones of Chartres Cathedral— had probably ruffled some conservative feathers in the audience.

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trail

Back 484

If you ~ someone or something, you follow them secretly, often by finding the marks or signs that they have left. 跟踪

Most likely, some religious scholar had trailed him home to pick a fight.

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press

Back 485

If you ~ someone, you try hard to persuade them to do something. 极力劝说

"Mais, monsieur," the concierge pressed, lowering his voice to an urgent whisper. "Your guest is an important man."

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whisper

Back 486

a low, quiet voice or the sound it makes耳語 (聲); 低語 (聲); 私語 (聲) (/ˈwɪspər/)

"Mais, monsieur," the concierge pressed, lowering his voice to an urgent whisper. "Your guest is an important man."

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urgent

Back 487

If you speak in an ~ way, you show that you are anxious for people to notice something or to do something. 急切的 (/ˈərdʒənt/)

"Mais, monsieur," the concierge pressed, lowering his voice to an urgent whisper. "Your guest is an important man."

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cult

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A ~ is a fairly small religious group, especially one which is considered strange. 异教团体 (/kʌlt/)

Langdon had little doubt. His books on religious paintings and cult symbology had made him a reluctant celebrity in the art world, and last year Langdon's visibility had increased a hundredfold after his involvement in a widely publicized incident at the Vatican.

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celebrity

Back 489

a famous person名人; 名流 (/səˈlɛbrət̮i/)

Langdon had little doubt. His books on religious paintings and cult symbology had made him a reluctant celebrity in the art world, and last year Langdon's visibility had increased a hundredfold after his involvement in a widely publicized incident at the Vatican.

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visibility

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the fact or state of being easy to see可見性 (/ˌvɪzəˈbɪlət̮i/ )

Langdon had little doubt. His books on religious paintings and cult symbology had made him a reluctant celebrity in the art world, and last year Langdon's visibility had increased a hundredfold after his involvement in a widely publicized incident at the Vatican.

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hundredfold

Back 491

百倍的/地

Langdon had little doubt. His books on religious paintings and cult symbology had made him a reluctant celebrity in the art world, and last year Langdon's visibility had increased a hundredfold after his involvement in a widely publicized incident at the Vatican.

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involvement

Back 492

the act of taking part in something 參與; 加入; 插手 (/ɪnˈvɑlvmənt/)

Langdon had little doubt. His books on religious paintings and cult symbology had made him a reluctant celebrity in the art world, and last year Langdon's visibility had increased a hundredfold after his involvement in a widely publicized incident at the Vatican.

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publicize

Back 493

to make something known to the public; to advertise something宣傳; 推廣; 宣揚; 傳播(/ˈpʌbləˌsaɪz/)

Langdon had little doubt. His books on religious paintings and cult symbology had made him a reluctant celebrity in the art world, and last year Langdon's visibility had increased a hundredfold after his involvement in a widely publicized incident at the Vatican.

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publicized

Back 494

made known; especially made widely known (/ˈpʌbləˌsaɪz/)

Langdon had little doubt. His books on religious paintings and cult symbology had made him a reluctant celebrity in the art world, and last year Langdon's visibility had increased a hundredfold after his involvement in a widely publicized incident at the Vatican.

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stream (of something/someone)

Back 495

a continuous flow of people or vehicles (人)流; (車)流 ：

Since then, the stream of self-important historians and art buffs arriving at his door had seemed never-ending.

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boast

Back 496

to talk with too much pride about something that you have or can do 吹嘘

Sitting up now, Langdon frowned at his bedside Guest Relations Handbook, whose cover boasted: SLEEP LIKE A BABY IN THE CITY OF LIGHTS. SLUMBER AT THE PARIS RITZ.

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slumber

Back 497

(literary) to sleep

Sitting up now, Langdon frowned at his bedside Guest Relations Handbook, whose cover boasted: SLEEP LIKE A BABY IN THE CITY OF LIGHTS. SLUMBER AT THE PARIS RITZ.

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tousle

Back 498

[usually passive] to make someone's hair messy弄亂 (頭髮); 使蓬亂(/ˈtaʊzl/)
He turned and gazed tiredly into the full-length mirror across the room. The man staring back at him was a stranger— tousled and weary.

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tousled

Back 499

If you have ~ hair, it is messy and looks as if it has not been brushed or combed. 乱糟糟的 (/ˈwɪri/)

He turned and gazed tiredly into the full-length mirror across the room. The man staring back at him was a stranger— tousled and weary.

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weary

Back 500

very tired, especially after you have been working hard or doing something for a long time (尤指長時間努力工作後)疲勞的，疲倦的，疲憊的 /ˈwɪərɪ/

He turned and gazed tiredly into the full-length mirror across the room. The man staring back at him was a stranger— tousled and weary.