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n. 挖苦,讽刺 a cutting, often ironic remark intended to wound; stinging rebuke; a form of humor by mocking with irony


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n. 丑闻,恶意诽谤 a publicized incident that brings about disgrace; damage to reputation by disclosure of improper behavior


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n. 派别,宗派,派系 a separate religious body; faction united by common interests or beliefs


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a. 诱人的,有魅力的 tending to lead astray; apt to mislead by flattering appearances; tempting; alluring


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v. 跳过,遗漏 jump lightly; hop; bypass


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v. 播种 plant; place seeds in or on


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v. 孵化,下蛋 lay eggs; produce offspring in large numbers


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v. 全速奔跑 run very rapidly; run at full speed.


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n. 状况,身份,地位 position relative to others; standing


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n. 法令,条例 a law enacted by the legislature; decree or edict, as of a ruler


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