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v. 纵容,过分关怀 feed to the full; feed luxuriously; glut; indulge with rich food


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v. 低级趣味的,拉皮条 offer illicit sex with the third party; tempt with or appeal to improper motivations


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a. 透明,清澈,明白的 transparent; limpid; easy to understand


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v. 打孔 pierce, punch, or borehole or holes in; penetrate


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a. 及具毁灭性的 very destructive; tending to cause death or serious injury; deadly


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a. 拒不屈服,反抗 stubbornly or perversely persistent; unyielding; obstinate


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n. 语言学 study of language; investigation of language and its literature


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n. 微薄的薪水 a very small portion or allowance assigned, whether of food or money


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v. 安抚 appease or pacify; bring peace to


Spelling Word: placate
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v. 预定,预先确定 determine, decide, or establish in advance; influence markedly


Spelling Word: predetermine