pervade ( v．) :spread through，saturate or permeate every part of充满；弥漫
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haze ( n.) :1ight thin mist or smoke薄雾；烟雾；尘雾
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tint ( n.) :a color or a shading of a color，esp. a gradation of a color with reference to its mixture with white色彩；色泽(尤指色彩的浓淡)
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chore ( n.) :any daily or routine tasks(unpleasant，uninteresting or difficult)；a daily necessary job，esp. in a house or on a farm(usu．pl．)日常零星工作，零星活儿(如家庭杂务，农场杂活等)(常用复数)
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squawk ( n.) :loud harsh sound粗厉的叫声
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camouflage ( v．) :disguise(a thing or person)in order to conceal伪装(物或人)；隐蔽；掩饰
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swirl ( n.) : twist and curl旋转；转动；回旋
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spangle ( v．) :cover or decorate with spangles or other bright objects用闪光的金属片等装饰
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quarter—deck ( n.) :part of the highest level of a ship，used only by officers’(供军官使用的)船尾甲板
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awning ( n.) :movable covering，esp. one made of canvas，used to protect shop windows，shipdecks，etc．from sun or rain(用于门、窗、甲板等)遮阳篷；遮雨篷；凉篷
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august ( adj.) : causing feelings of great respect；noble and grand；venerable for reasons of age or high rank可敬的，可尊敬的；德高望重的；高贵的
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squeal ( n.) :a high—pitched，shrill cry or sound，somewhat prolonged长而尖的叫声
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boatswain ( n.) :a ship’s officer or petty officer in charge of the deck crew，the rigging，anchors，boats，etc．水手长
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beckon (v．) :make a silent sign，as with the finger，call(someone)(用招手)表示招呼；召唤(某人)
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expedite ( v．) :perform quickly and efficiently迅速处理，速办
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spick
-and—span ( adj.) :(short for spick—and-span—new)neat and clean，very neat or smart and new(spick—and—span—new的缩写形式)极整洁的，极干净的；崭新的
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pit ( v．) :mark with small scars使留下疤痕
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aghast ( adj.) :feeling great horror or dismay；terrified；horrified惊愕的，惊骇的，惊吓的
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scupper ( n.) :an opening in a ship's side to allow water to run off the deck船侧的排水孔
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drove ( n.) :a moving crowd of people(行动的)人群
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salvo ( n.) :simultaneous discharge of artillery or other firearms，esp. as salute，or in sea—fight(枪炮的)齐射(尤指礼炮的齐鸣，海战中的齐射)
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quartermaster ( n.) :petty officer or mate who attends to the ship's compass，navigation，signals etc．(兼管信号等的)舵手；航信士官
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escort ( v．) :．go with as an escort；accompany to protect or show honor or courtesy to护卫，护送；陪同，伴随
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watertight (adj.) :so snugly put together that no water can get in or through不透水的；水密的；防水的
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bunk ( n.) :a shelf like bed or berth built into or against a wall，as in a ship(船上的)铁架帆布床，(船上的)铺位
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scrounge ( v． ) :[colloq．]manage to get or find by hunting around[口](四处)搜寻
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purse ( v．) :draw(the lips)tightly together皱起；缩拢
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aluminum ( n.) :one of the chemical elements，a silvery，lightweight，easily worked metal that resist corrosion and is found abundantly，but only in combination铝
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swell ( n.) :a large wave that moves steadily without breaking波涛(汹涌)
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coxswain ( n.) :a petty officer or other person in charge of a ship's boat and acting as its steersman(救生艇的)艇长；舵手，舵工
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flop ( v
．) :flap，strike，throw，or cause to drop noisily and clumsily猛烈地抛落；笨拙的落下
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rickety ( adj. ) :liable to fall or break down because weak；shaky易倒的；易垮的；不结实的，不稳固的
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strangle ( v．) :suffocate or choke in any manner窒息 ;闷住；使
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shellacking ( n.) :[Am．slang]a thorough defeat[美俚]彻底击败
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droop ( v．) :sink down；hang or bend down下沉；下垂；垂下；弯下
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deference ( n.) :courteous regard or respects，honor敬意，尊敬，敬重
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hobble ( v．) :cause to go haltingly or lamely使跛行
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confer ( v．) :have a conference or talk；meet for discussion；converse商量，磋商；商讨，交换意见，进行讨论
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jumble ( v．) :mix in a confused，disorderly heap混杂；使乱堆；使混合
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foul ( v．) :entangle，disorder or confuse使纠缠；使混乱
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materiel ( n.) :weapons，equipment，supplies of armed forces作战物资；武器弹药
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arsenal ( n.) :a place for making or storing weapons and other munitions兵工厂；军械库
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hypothetical ( adj.) :based on，involving，or having the nature of a hypothesis；assumed；supposed假设的，假定的
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recur ( v. ) : occur again，as in talk or memory；come up again for consideration(往事等)再现，重现
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stupendous (adj.) :astonishingly great or large极大的
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larch ( n.) :any of a genus(Larix)of trees of the pine family，found throughout the N Hemisphere，bearing cones and needlelike leaves that are shed annually落叶松
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fir ( n.) :any of a genus (Abies)of cone—bearing evergreen trees of the pine family. having flattened single needles and erect cone
s whose scales drop at maturity冷杉属树，冷杉
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lurch ( n.) :stagger突然倾斜；蹒跚，摇晃
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gangplank ( n.) :a narrow，movable platform or ramp forming a bridge by which to board or leave a ship上下船的跳板
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hitch ( v．) :move，pull，or shift with jerks急拉，急推，猛地一动
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chaplain ( n.) :a minister，priest，or rabbi serving in a religious capacity with army forces，or in prison，hospital，etc．(军队、监狱、医院等的)牧师，教士，神父
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vestment ( n.) :any of the garments worn by officials and their assistants，choir members，etc．during certain services and rites祭袍；弥撒祭袍；法衣
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unwonted (adj.) :not common，usual，or habitual；infrequent；rare不寻常的；罕见的；少有的
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den ( n.) :a small，cozy room where one can be alone to read．work，etc．私室；书斋；休憩室
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sherry ( n.) :yellow or brown wine of southern Spain．South Africa，Cyprus，England雪利酒(西班牙及其他地方产的一种浅黄色或深褐色葡萄酒)
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commodore ( n.) :(U．S．Navy)an officer ranking above a captain and below a rear admiral(美国)海军准将
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zigzag (v．) :move or form in a zigzag弯弯曲曲地行进
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appal ( v．) :(=appall)fill with horror or dismay；shock使惊愕；惊吓；使惊骇，使震惊
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scupper ( n.) :an opening in a ship's side to allow water to run off the deck船侧的排水孔
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drove ( n.) :a moving crowd of people(行动的)人群
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salvo ( n.) :simultaneous discharge of artillery or other firearms，esp. as salute，or in sea—fight(枪炮的)齐射(尤指礼炮的齐鸣，海战中的齐射)
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quartermaster ( n.) :petty officer or mate who attends to the ship's compass，navigation
，signals etc．(兼管信号等的)舵手；航信士官
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escort ( v．) :go with as an escort；accompany to protect or show honor or courtesy to护卫，护送；陪同，伴随
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watertight ( adj. ) :so snugly put together that no water can get in or through不透水的；水密的；防水的
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bunk ( n.) :a shelf like bed or berth built into or against a wall，as in a ship(船上的)铁架帆布床，(船上的)铺位
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scrounge ( v．) :[colloq．]manage to get or find by hunting around[口](四处)搜寻
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purse ( v．) :draw(the lips)tightly together皱起；缩拢
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aluminum ( n.) :one of the chemical elements，a silvery，lightweight，easily worked metal that resist corrosion and is found abundantly，but only in combination铝
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swell ( n.) :a large wave that moves steadily without breaking波涛(汹涌)
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coxswain ( n.) :a petty officer or other person in charge of a ship's boat and acting as its steersman(救生艇的)艇长；舵手，舵工
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flop ( v．) :flap，strike，throw，or cause to drop noisily and clumsily猛烈地抛落；笨拙的落下
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rickety ( adj.) :liable to fall or break down because weak；shaky易倒的；易垮的；不结实的，不稳固的
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strangle (v．) :suffocate or choke in any manner窒息 ;闷住；使
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shellacking ( n.) :[Am．slang]a thorough defeat[美俚]彻底击败
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droop ( v．) :sink down；hang or bend down下沉；下垂；垂下；弯下
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deference ( n.) :courteous regard or respects，honor敬意，尊敬，敬重
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hobble ( v．) :cause to go haltingly or lamely使跛行
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confer ( v．) :have a conference or talk；meet for discussion；converse商量，磋
商；商讨，交换意见，进行讨论
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jumble ( v．) :mix in a confused，disorderly heap混杂；使乱堆；使混合
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foul (v．) :entangle，disorder or confuse使纠缠；使混乱
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materiel ( n.) :weapons，equipment，supplies of armed forces作战物资；武器弹药
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arsenal ( n.) :a place for making or storing weapons and other munitions兵工厂；军械库
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hypothetical ( adj.) : based on，involving，or having the nature of a hypothesis；assumed；supposed假设的，假定的
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recur ( v.) :occur again，as in talk or memory；come up again for consideration(往事等)再现，重现
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stupendous ( adj.) :astonishingly great or large极大的
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larch ( n.) :any of a genus(Larix)of trees of the pine family，found throughout the N Hemisphere，bearing cones and needlelike leaves that are shed annually落叶松
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fir ( n.) :any of a genus (Abies)of cone—bearing evergreen trees of the pine family. having flattened single needles and erect cones whose scales drop at maturity冷杉属树，冷杉
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lurch ( v．) :stagger突然倾斜；蹒跚，摇晃
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gangplank ( n.) :a narrow，movable platform or ramp forming a bridge by which to board or leave a ship上下船的跳板
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hitch ( v． ) :move，pull，or shift with jerks急拉，急推，猛地一动
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chaplain ( n.) :a minister，priest，or rabbi serving in a religious capacity with army forces，or in prison，hospital，etc．(军队、监狱、医院等的)牧师，教士，神父
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vestment ( n.) :any of the garments worn by officials and their assistants，choir members，etc．during certain services and rites祭袍；弥撒祭袍；法衣
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unwonted ( adj.) :not common，usual，or habitual；infrequent；rare不寻常的；
罕见的；少有的
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den ( n.) :a small，cozy room where one can be alone to read．work，etc．私室；书斋；休憩室
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sherry ( n.) :yellow or brown wine of southern Spain．South Africa，Cyprus，England雪利酒(西班牙及其他地方产的一种浅黄色或深褐色葡萄酒)
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commodore ( n.) :(U．S．Navy)an officer ranking above a captain and below a rear admiral(美国)海军准将
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zigzag ( v．) :move or form in a zigzag弯弯曲曲地行进
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appal ( v．) :(=appall)fill with horror or dismay；shock使惊愕；惊吓；使惊骇，使震惊
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gamut ( n.) :①[music]any complete musical scale，esp. the major scale；②the entire range or extent，as of emotions①[乐](全)音阶，(全)音域；②整个范围；全部
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glum (adj.) :feeling or looking gloomy，sullen，or morose忧郁的，闷闷不乐的；愁眉不展的
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squint ( v．) :look or peer with the eyes partly closed，as when the light is too strong眯着眼看
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inexorable ( adj.) :that cannot be move or influenced by persuasion or entreaty；unrelenting不退让的，不屈不挠的
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full—fledged ( adj.) :completely developed or trained成熟的；经过充分训练(或培养)的
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rubble ( n.) :debris from buildings，etc．，resulting from earthquake，bombing，etc．废石，瓦砾
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embark ( v．) :go aboard a ship，airplane，etc．登船；登机
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aide ( n.) :[Fre．]an officer in the army，navy，etc．serving as assistant and confidential secretary to a superior[法语](军队中)副官；侍从参谋；侍从武官
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ensign ( n.) :a U．S．Navy commissioned officer of the lowest rank，．ranking below a lieutenant junior grade(美国)海军少尉
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chum ( n.) :close friends(among boys)(男性中)
密友，好友
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detach ( v．) :send(troops，ships，etc．)on a special mission分派，分遣，派遣(军队、船只等)
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smattering ( n.) :slight or superficial knowledge肤浅的知识
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whew ( adj.) : whew or similar sounds roughly breathed out and used(often in joke)to express consternation，dismay，fatigue or surprise哎唷(表示惊讶，厌恶，恐惧等的感叹词)
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suicidal (adj.) : having an urge to commit suicide导致自杀的；自取灭亡的
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anthem ( n.) :a song of praise or devotion，as to a nation，college，etc．赞歌，颂歌；国歌；校歌
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grandeur ( n.) :[Fre．]splendor；magnificence[法语]壮观；宏伟；庄严
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springy ( adj．) :elastic，as if on springs，with plenty of bounce in the legs有弹性的，有弹力的
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adept ( adj.) :thoroghly proficient；expert of；adapt；adopt 熟练的；有技能的；精通的，内行的
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rheumy ( adj.) :full of watery discharge from mucous membranes，as of the mouth，eyes，or nose多稀黏液的(如唾液、眼泪、鼻涕等)
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bespeak ( v．) :be indicative of；show表现出；显示，表示
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equivocate ( v．) :use ambiguous terms in order to deceive，mislead，etc．；be deliberately ambiguous about躲闪，推诿，含糊其词，支吾，搪塞
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dissolve ( v．) :break up；disunite；decompose；disintegrate分解；(使)分裂；(使)分离；(使)瓦解
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hunch ( n.) :[colloq．]a feeling about something not based on known facts[口]预感；预兆；疑心
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crochery ( n.) :earthen—ware，pots，jars，dishes陶瓷餐具
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galley ( n.) :a ship’s kitchen船上厨房
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crossfire ( n.) :situation in which questio
ns are put to sb．from all directions；firing of guns from two or more points so that the lines of fire cross(对立的力量、意见等)激烈的交锋；交叉火力，交叉射击
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短语 (Expressions)
take the floor: get up to speak or address the audience起立发言或演讲
例： I now invite the president to take the floor．现在请总统讲话。
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be adept at: be expert or skillful in对某事内行的，熟悉的
例： She is adept at growing roses．她善于种花。
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come to hand: to be found without one’s having to make a special search到手
例： Your letter has just come to hand．刚收到你的信。
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only to do: used to indicate sth．that happens immediately after. wards，esp．sth．that causes surprise，disappointment，relief，etc.(用以指随即发生的事，尤指使人惊讶、失望、放心等的事)反而，却
例： I arrived at the shop only to find I had left my money at home.我到商店却发现钱落在家里了。
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词汇(Vocabulary)
horde ( n.) :a large，moving crowd or throng群，人群
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croquet ( n.) :an outdoor game-、n which the players use mallets to drive a wooden ball through a series of hoops placed in the ground槌球游戏(一种用木槌击木球钻小圈的游戏)
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luncheon ( n.) :a lunch，esp. a formal lunch with others午餐；午宴；午餐(聚)会
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Nazi (adj. & n.) :designating，of，or characteristic of the German fascist political party(German National Socialist Party)．founded in 1919 and abolished in 1945德国国社党的，纳粹党的；纳粹党党员，纳粹分子
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indistinguishable ( adj. ) : that cannot be distinguished as being different or separate不能区别的，不能辨别的，难区分的
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devoid ( adj.) :completely without；empty or destitute(of)完全没有的，缺乏的(后接of)
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excel ( v．) :be better or greater than，or superior to(another or others)优于；胜过
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ferocious ( adj.) :fierce；savage；violently cruel
凶猛的，残忍的；凶恶的
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unsay ( v．) :take back or retract(what has been said)取消(前言)；收回(前言)
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folly ( n.) :foolishness；any foolish action or belief愚笨，愚蠢；愚蠢的行为(或思想等)
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threshold ( n.) :doorstill；entrance or beginning point of sth．门槛；人口；开端
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till ( v.) :work(1and)in raising crops，as by plowing，fertilizing，etc．；cultivate耕种；耕耘；耕作
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immemorial (adj. ) : extending back beyond memory or record；ancient无法追忆的；无文字记载的；古老的
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wring (v．) :．get or extract by force，threats，persistence，etc.; extort强求；榨取；勒索
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primodial (adj.) :not derivative；fundamental；original根本的；基本的
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hideous ( adj.) :horrible to see，hear etc．；very ugly or revolting；dreadful骇人听闻的；非常丑陋的；可怕的
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onslaught ( n.) :a violent，intense attack猛攻
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clank ( v. ) : make a sharp，metallic sound发当啷声，发铿锵声
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dandify ( v．) :make a look like a dandy；dress up使打扮得像花花公子；给……穿上盛装，给……乔装打扮
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crafty ( adj.) :subtly deceitful；cunning；artful；sly狡猾的，狡诈的，诡计多端的
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cow ( v．) :make timid and submissive by filling with fear or awe；intimidate恫吓，吓唬，威胁
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docile ( adj.) :easy to manage or discipline；tractable易管教的；顺从的，温顺的，驯服的；听话的
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brutish ( adj. ) :of or like a brute；savage；gross野兽般的，残忍的；粗野的
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plod ( v．) :walk 0r move heavily and laboriously；trudge沉重缓慢地走
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swarm ( n.) :a moving mass，crowd，or throng(移动的)大群，大堆
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locust ( n.) :any of various large grasshoppers，often traveling in great swarms and destroying nearly all vegetation in areas visited蝗虫
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smart ( v．) :feel mental distress or irritation，as in resentment，remorse，etc．感到痛苦；感到伤心
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prey ( n.) :an animal hunted or killed for food by another animal：a person or thing that falls victim to someone or something被捕食的动物；牺牲者；牺牲品
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villainous ( adj.) :of，like，or characteristic of a villain；evil；vicious；wicked坏人的；邪恶的；恶棍似的
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cataract ( n.) :any strong flood or rush of water；deluge洪水；急流；大雨
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concur ( v．) :agree(with)；be in accord(in an opinion，etc．)同意，赞成，与……(意见)一致(常与with，in连用)
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irrevocable ( adj. ) :that cannot be revoked，recalled，or undone；unalterable不能取消的；不可废止的；不可改变的；无可挽回的
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vestige ( n.) :a trace，mark，or sign of something that once existed but has passed away or disappeared残迹；遗迹；痕迹
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parley ( v. ) :have a conference or discussion，esp. with an enemy；confer会谈(尤指与敌方的谈判)
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creed ( n.) :a statement of belief，principles，or opinions on any subject信条；信念
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divergence ( n.) :departure from a particular viewpoint，practice，etc．偏离，背离，背驰
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moralise ( v．) :think，write，or speak about matters of right and wrong，often in a self—righteous or tedious way(在言谈或写作中)论道德问题；说教
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catastrophe ( n.) :any great and sudden calamity，disaster，or misfortune骤然而来的大灾难；灾祸；祸患
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blood—lust ( n.) :a strong desire
to kill or wound杀人欲，嗜杀狂
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lure ( v．) :attract，tempt，or entice(often with Dm)吸引；诱惑；不断引诱(常与on连用)
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hurl ( v．) :throw or fling with force or violence猛投，猛掷；猛抛
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prelude ( n.) :anything serving as the introduction to a principal event，action，performance，etc．；preliminary part； preface；opening序言；序幕
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intervene ( v．) :come or be in between as something unnecessary or irrelevant；interpose干涉，干预
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subjugation ( n.) :bringing under control；conquering征服，制服
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hearth ( n.) :the fireside as the center of family life：family life；home炉边；家庭生活；家庭
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短语 (Expressions)
round up: cause sb．or sth．to gather in one place驱集，使集拢
例： The guide rounded up the tourists and led them back to the coach．导游把游客集合在一起，领他们回到车上。
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count on: rely on sb．or sth．with confidence依靠，信赖，指望
例： Don’t count on a salary increase this year．别指望今年会加薪水。
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go all out: do one’s utmost，spare no efforts全力以赴
例： I’lle team is going all out to win the championship．这个队为了争取冠军而全力以赴。
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make a reference to: speaking of or mentioning sb．or sth．提到，提及
例： The commentator made a pointed reference to the recent scan． dal．这个评论员有针对性地提到了最近的丑闻。
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to the effect that: with the meaning that…,giving the information that…大意为
例： He left a note to the effect that he would not be returning．他留下一张字条，大意是说他不回来了。
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on the threshold of: at the point of entering or beginning of在……门口，在……的开端
例： The politician was on the threshold of his career．那位政治家的事业刚刚起步。
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tie down: reduce to bondage；enslave束缚，限制，奴役
例： The veteran worker refuses to be tied。down by petty restric- tion．那个老工人不理会琐细的规章制度的限制。
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in due course: at the appropriate time；eventually在适当的时机，最终
例： Your request will be dealt with in due course．你的要求将在适当的时候予以处理。
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it follows that: it shows that；from this we carl see that由此司见，由此断定
例： He doesn’t come to work today，but it doesn’t necessarily follow that he is ill．他今天没来上班，但并不见得他就是病了。
词汇(Vocabulary)
idyllic ( adj. ) :pastoral or picturesque；pleasing and simple 田园诗的；田园风光的；生动逼真的；质朴宜人的
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cynical ( adj.) :believing that people are notivated in all their actions only by selfishness；denying the sincerity of people's motives and actions，or the value of living玩世不恭的；愤世嫉俗的
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obsess (v．) :haunt or trouble in mind，esp. to an abnormal degree；preoccupy greatly使分心；使心神困扰(尤指精神反常、着迷)
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frailty ( n.) :the quality or condition of being frail；weakness(esp. moral weakness)脆弱性；虚弱性(尤指意志薄弱)
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tramp ( n.) :the act of tramping；a journey on foot；hike步行；徒步旅行
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prospector ( n.) :a person who prospects for valuable ores，oil，etc．(矿藏等的)勘探者；探矿者
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starry—eyed ( adj.) :with the eyes sparkling in a glow of wonder，romance，visionary dreams，etc．过于理想的；不切实际的；盲目乐观的
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acid—tongued ( adj.) :sharp，sarcastic in speech说话尖刻的
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cynic ( n.) :a cynical person玩世不恭的人；好挖苦人的人；愤世嫉俗的人
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navigable ( n.) :wide and deep enough，or free enough from obstructions，to be traveled on by vessels可行船的；可通航的；可航行的
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attest ( n
.) :serve as proof of；demonstrate；make clear作为……的证据，为……作证；论证；表明
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artery ( n.) :a main road or channel干线，干道，大路；干渠
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keelboat ( n.) :a large，shallow freight boat with a keel，formerly used on the Mississippi，Missouri，etc．(旧时密西西比河、密苏西河等用的)龙骨船
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flatboat ( n.) :a boat with a flat bottom，for carrying freight in shallow waters or on rivers平底船
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molasses ( n.) :a thick，usually dark brown syrup produced during／he refining of sugar，or from sorghum，etc．糖蜜，糖浆
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cub ( n.) :an inexperienced，awkward youth阅历浅的年轻人
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cosmos ( n.) :the universe considered as a harmonious and orderly system宇宙
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feud ( n.) :a bitter，long—continued，and deadly quarrel，esp. between clans of families(尤指部落或家族间的)世仇，累世宿仇，夙怨，长期不和
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lynch (v．) :[Am．]murder(an accused person)by mob action and without lawful trial，as by hanging[美]私刑处死
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phonographic ( adj.) :[Am．]of a phonograph or the sounds made by sb. [美]留声机的，唱机的
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teem ( v．) :be full，as though ready to bring forth young；abound；swarm充满；富于；大量地出现；涌现
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flotsam ( n.) :transient，unemployed people；vagrants流离失所者，流浪者，游民；失业者；被毁掉的人
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hustler ( n.) :[Am．slang]a prostitute[美俚]妓女
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thug ( n.) :a rough，brutal hoodlum，gangster，robber，etc．恶棍；暴徒；强盗
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motley ( adj. ) :having or composed of many different or clashing elements；heterogeneous混乱的；杂乱的
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succumb ( v．) :①give way(to)；yield；submit ②die ①屈服，屈从(常与to连用)②死
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epidemic ( n.) :the rapid，widespread occurrence of a fad，fashion，etc．(风尚、风气、爱好等的)一时流行，风行
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flirt ( v．) :trifle or toy(with)玩弄，戏耍；做着玩；不认真地对待，不认真地考虑(常与with连用)
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colossal ( adj.) :1ike a colossus in size；huge；gigantic；enormous巨大的，庞大的
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rebuff ( v．) :check or repulse挫败；阻止
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broke (adj.) :[colloq．]having little or no money；bankrupt[口]无钱的，身无分文的；破了产的
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hone (v．) :sharpen with or as with a hone把……放在磨石上磨
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scathing ( adj. ) : searing；withering；injurious；harsh or caustic严厉的，尖刻的
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sluggish ( adj. ) :slow or slow—moving；not active；dull(行动)缓慢的；迟钝的
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sloth ( n.) :a lazy person懒汉
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astound ( v．) :bewilder with sudden surprise；astonish greatly；amaze使震惊，使惊愕，使大吃一惊
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tedious ( adj.) :long or verbose and vearisome；triesome；boring冗长乏味的；使人厌倦的；沉闷的
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travelogue ( n.) :a lecture on travels, usually accompanied by the showing of pictures旅行见闻讲座
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Sultan ( n.) :a Moslem ruler苏丹(一些伊斯兰教国家统治者的称号)
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debunk ( v．) :[Am．colloq．]expose the false or exaggerated claims，pretensions，glamour，etc．[美口]揭露，揭发，揭穿
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revere ( v．) :regard with deep respect，love，and awe；venerate尊敬，崇敬；敬畏
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ingenuity ( n.) :the quality of being ingenious；cleverness，originality，skill，etc．机灵，机智，足智多谋；独创性，创造力；熟练，巧妙
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juvenile ( adj.) :young and youthful年轻的；青年的
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pariah ( n.) :any person despised or rejected by others；outcast为社会所遗弃者；流浪者
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puritanical ( adj.) :extremely or excessively strict in matters of morals and religion宗教(或道德)上极端拘谨的
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panorama ( n.) :an unlimited view in all directions全景；全图
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deplore ( v．) :be regretful or sorry about懊悔，悔恨，对……深感遗憾
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sap ( v．) :undermine in any way；weaken；exhaust削弱；耗竭
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clamor ( n.) :a loud outcry；uproar大声呼喊，喧嚷，喧嚣，吵闹
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robust ( adj. ) :strong and healthy；full of vigor；hardy健壮的；精力充沛的
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haunt ( v．) :appear or recur repeatedly to，often to the point of obsession(思想、回忆等)萦绕；(疾病等)缠住
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pneumonia ( n.) :inflammation or infection of the alveoli of the lungs of varying degrees of severity and caused by any of a number of agents，such as bacteria or viruses肺炎．
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meningitis ( n.) :inflammation of the meninges．esp. as the result of infection by bacteria or viruses脑脊膜炎
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epileptic ( n.) :a person who has epilepsy癫痫患者
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pad ( v．) :stuff，cover，or line with a pad or padding填塞；衬填
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crater ( n.) :a bowl—shaped cavity，as at the mouth of a volcano or on the surface of the moon碗形洞(如火山口、环形山、月亮表面的坑状地方)
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crumble ( v． ) :fall to pieces；disintegrate；decay破碎，破裂；使溃散，使瓦解，消灭
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lament ( v.) :feel or express deep sorrow for；mourn or grieve for为……而悲痛；哀悼；为……而伤心
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短语 (Expressions)
every bit: (infml)equalIy；entirely完全，同样地
例： He is every bit as mean as she is．他与她同样平庸。
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in print: (of a book)available for sale from the publisher；(of a person’s work)printed in a book，efc．(指书)可买到，已出版
例： It was the first time he had seen his work in print．这是他第一次看见自己的作品出版。
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soak up: to receive and absorb stll．接受并吸收
例： That child soaks up new facts like a sponge!那孩子吸收新知识像海绵似的!
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succumb to: stop resisting；yield to，submit to屈服，屈从
例： Several children have measles，and the others are bound to SUCcumb to it．有几个孩子患了麻疹，其他孩子也必然会被传染。
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flirt with: to deal playfully or superficiMly with不认真考虑、对待
例： I am flirting with the idea of getting a job．我胡思乱想着要去找份工作。
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of sorts: (derogative)of a poor or inferior type(贬义)差劲的，劣等
例： It was a meal of sorts，but nobody enjoyed it．这勉强算是一顿饭，谁都没有吃好。
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au over: what one would expect 0f the person specified正像所说的人一样
例： That sounds like my sister all over．听起来跟我姐姐一模一样。
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in earnest: seriously，not jokingly严肃地，认真地
例： Both sides are deeply in earnest，with passions that approximate those of civil war。双方都很坚决认真，像是鼓足劲要打一场内战似的。