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37 Cards in this Set
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incarcerated
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imprison or confine. adj. 钳闭的;被禁闭的
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confined
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(of a space) restricted in area or volume; cramped(狭窄的). adj. 被限制的
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indefinitely
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for an unlimited or unspecified period of time adv. 无限地;
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cyberspace
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the notional environment in which communication over computer networks occurs 网络空间
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jurisdiction
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the official power to make legal decisions and judgments. 审判权 司法权
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detainees
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a person held in custody, esp. for political reasons. 劳教人员
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enforcement
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the act of compelling observance of or compliance with a law, rule, or obligation. 强制
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rant
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speak or shout at length in a wild, impassioned way. 咆哮
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raving
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wild, irrational, or incoherent talk. 胡说的;疯狂的;
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hallucination
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幻觉 an experience involving the apparent perception of something not present
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delirium
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an acutely disturbed state of mind that occurs in fever, intoxication, and other disorders and is characterized by restlessness, illusions, and incoherence of thought and speech. 精神错乱
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custody
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the protective care or guardianship of someone or something. 监护 拘留
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authenticated
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prove or show (something, esp. a claim or an artistic work) to be true or genuine 证明…为真
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tarantula
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多毛毒蜘蛛 a large hairy spider found chiefly in tropical and subtropical America
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stark
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severe or bare in appearance or outline. 荒凉的 光秃秃的
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strenuous
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requiring or using great exertion(努力) adj. 奋发的
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rigid
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unable to bend or be forced out of shape; not flexible. adj. 坚硬的;严格的
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perched
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(of a bird) alight or rest on something v.栖息
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mitten
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a glove with two sections, one for the thumb and the other for all four fingers 连指手套
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investigation
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the action of investigating something or someone; formal or systematic examination or research.
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midair
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a part or section of the air above ground level or above another surface. 半空中
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frantically
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in an uncontrolled manner; adv. 狂暴地;疯狂似地
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flinch
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v. 畏缩 make a quick, nervous movement of the face or body as an instinctive reaction to surprise, fear or pain.
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commotion
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n.骚动 混乱 喧闹 a state of confused and noisy disturbance.
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scurry
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(of a person or small animal) move hurriedly with short quick steps. 小步快走
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scramble
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make one's way quickly or awkwardly up a steep slope 攀爬
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scamper
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of a small animal or child) run with quick light steps, 蹦跳
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wedge
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a piece of wood, metal, or some other material having one thick end and tapering to a thin edge, that is driven between two objects or parts of an object to secure or separate them. 楔子 楔形物
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latches
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a metal bar with a catch and lever used for fastening a door or gate 门闩
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precarious
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not securely held or in position; dangerously likely to fall or collapse. 不稳定的 不安全的
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budge
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make or cause to make the slightest movement. 移动
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scraped
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push or pull a hard or sharp implement across (a surface or object) so as to remove dirt or other matter. 刮掉 擦掉
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pronounced
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very noticeable or marked; conspicuous(显著的). adj. 断然的
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creep
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N move slowly and carefully 蹑手蹑脚地走
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resign
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voluntarily leave a job or other position 辞职
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obscene
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(of the portrayal(描绘) or description of sexual matters) offensive or disgusting by accepted standards of morality(美德) and decency.(礼貌)
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correspond
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have a close similarity; match or agree almost exactly 符合 对应
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