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extol
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讚揚;讚頌
-從燃燒的公寓中中救出兩個妹妹後,這個十二歲的男孩被讚頌為英雄。 |
Having rescude his two younger sisters from the burning apartment building, the twelve-year-old boy was extoled asa hero.
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bestow
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贈予;給予
-這個城市的官員給予Nolan榮譽市長的頭銜因為他在Prenderville多年所做的。 |
The city officials have bestowed the title of honorary major on Nolan for the many things that he has donefo for Prederville over the years.
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acquiesce
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默許;默默順從
-陶樂絲的雙親通常不允許他在周間出去,不過因為昨晚非常特別,他們默許當他要求和他表姐去球賽。 |
Dorothy's parents usually won't allow her to go out during the week, but since last night was very special, they azquiesced when she asked to go to the basketball game with her cousin.
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insight
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洞察力;深刻見解
-劇場歷史上劇作家中沒有人有能像莎士比亞對人類天性的洞察力。 |
No dramatist in the history of the theature has had the insight into human nature that Shakepeare had.
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motley
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混雜的;不同種類的
-我從未見過這麼多種的人,當Walton家邀請至他們女兒的婚禮:這真是貨真價實的龍蛇混雜。 |
I nerver saw a varity of people as the Walton invited to their daughters wedding: it was indeed a motley crowd.
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rabble
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烏合之眾;暴民
-當被建議他應該在城市中較貧窮的地方參選時,這位市長的候選人看起來不高興並回答“我看沒有必要與烏合之眾混在一起“ |
When it was suggested he ought to campaign in the poorer section of the city, the cadidate for mayor looked displeased and replied, "I see no need to mix with the rabble."
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mirth
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歡樂
演講者幽默的言談使我們充滿歡笑，並將我們置於一個較開放的心情以接受他隨後較嚴肅的評論。 |
The speaker'ss humerous remarks filled us with mirth and put us in a receptive mood for his later, more serious comments.
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limelight
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石灰光;眾人注目的重心
Grace是非常害羞的人並且不享受為眾人注意的焦點;當人們讓他一個人時她比較快樂 |
Grace is a very shy perosn and doesn't enjoy being in the lime light; she is much happier when people leave her alone.
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thrive
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興旺,繁榮;成功
亞歷山卓太太為了侵入她的廚房的螞蟻放毒藥;但昆蟲似乎沒有被停止。"螞蟻似乎因為毒藥更生長茁壯了！"她說。 |
Mrs. Alexandra put out poison for the ants that had invaded her kitchen, but the insects were not stopped. "The ants seem to thrive on the poison," she said.
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comply
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服從，遵守
亨利被叫進校長辦公室並告知如果他不遵守Chadwick Academy的規則，他就會被除名。 |
Henry was called into the principle's office and told that if he didn't comply with the rules of Chadwick Academy he would be expelled.
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banquet
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宴會
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colony
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（具共同愛好或工作）的聚居人群
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ingenious
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靈巧的，巧妙的
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mirth-filled
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充滿歡笑的
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tenor
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男高音
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aria
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獨唱曲
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enthusiastic
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熱心的，熱情的
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