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conundrum 
/kə'nʌndrəm/ n. Syn. riddle
(谜语) riddle; difficult problem; dilemma
For this reason, the best way out of this conundrum is a political compromise.
Show examples and contexts (谜语) riddle; difficult problem; dilemma
For this reason, the best way out of this conundrum is a political compromise.
fatuous
/'fætjʊəs/ a. Syn. foolish
(愚蠢的,不可理喻的,不理智的) foolish or silly, especially in self-satisfied way
He is far too intelligent to utter such fatuous remarks.
Show examples and contexts (愚蠢的,不可理喻的,不理智的) foolish or silly, especially in self-satisfied way
He is far too intelligent to utter such fatuous remarks.
imperious
/ɪm'pɪərɪəs/ a. Syn. dictatorial
(专横的) urgent or pressing; able to deal authoritatively; dictatorial
Jane rather liked a man to be masterful, but Mr. Rochester seemed so bent on getting his own way that he was actually imperious!
Show examples and contexts (专横的) urgent or pressing; able to deal authoritatively; dictatorial
Jane rather liked a man to be masterful, but Mr. Rochester seemed so bent on getting his own way that he was actually imperious!
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compensatory 
 | [互补的,互相补足的,互余角的] serving to fill out or to complete; supplying mutual needs or offsetting mutual lacks |
| [共存] existing concurrently; in company or combination |
| [吊慰,就某一不幸向某人表示慰问] grieve; express sympathy; speak sympathetically to one in pain, grief, or misfortune |
| [补偿] serving to compensate or as compensation; making amends; repaying |
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| v. [轻视,嘲笑,愚弄] reject; mock; express contempt for rules by word or action; behave with contempt |
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