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v. 削去,剥去(外皮),削减,减少,缩减(开支) remove outer covering or skin with a knife or similar instrument


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a. 悔过的 feeling or expressing deep regret for misdeeds


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n. 门,语群 a major class of plants; primary branch of the animal kingdom; division


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a. 花斑的,斑驳的 mottled; spotted or patched, especially in black and white


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n. 顶尖,顶点 peak; tall pointed formation, such as mountain peak


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v. 沉重缓慢地走,孜孜从事,辛苦工作 move or walk heavily or laboriously;  travel slowly but steadily


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n. 多配偶 one who has more than one spouse at a time


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n. 实用主义者 who acts in response to particular situations; one who acts in a practical or straightforward manner


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v. 占主导地位,占优势 be larger in number, quantity, power, status, or importance


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n. 灵长目动物 a member of the most developed mammals, including humans, monkeys, and apes; senior clergyman


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