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v. 减弱,减少 subside; decrease; become less in amount or intensity


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n. 增长 growth or increase in size by gradual external addition, fusion, or inclusion


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n. 支持,辩护 support; active pleading on behalf of something


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n. 碱 soda ash; caustic soda, caustic potash; one of a class of caustic bases, such as soda, potash, and ammonia


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n. 解剖,解剖学 detailed analysis;  the scientific study of the body and how its parts are arranged


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n. 反抗,敌对 active resistance; condition of being an opposing principle, force, or factor


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a. 不问政治的 having aversion or lack of concern for political affairs


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a. 道歉的,歉意的 offering or expressing an apology or excuse; serving as or containing a formal justification or defense


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v. 追加,附上 attach; add as supplement or appendix


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a. 很大的,值得重视的 large enough to be noticed or to affect; perceptible


Spelling Word: appreciable