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v. Syn. survey; scrutinize
(扫描,细看,审视) make a wide, sweeping search of; examine


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(镇压,粉碎) put an abrupt end to; block to prevent rolling or slipping


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a. Syn. subordinate
(中级的) not of major importance; of second rank or importance or value; not direct or immediate


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ad. Syn. apparently; supposedly
(表面上,似乎) apparently; supposedly


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v.
(淤泥,淤沙,沉渣) mud, clay, or small rocks deposited by river or lake


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a.
(怀疑的,不相信的) marked by or given to doubt; questioning


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n.
(海绵) soaking up; small absorbent contraceptive pad, used for bathing or cleaning


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n. Syn. strength
(毅力,意志力) physical or moral strength to resist or withstand illness; enduring strength and energy


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n.
((供煎,烤等的)肉,牛排) slice of meat, typically beef, usually cut thick


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n.
(立体声,立体声系统) stereophonic sound-reproduction system


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