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a. Syn. rare; limited
(缺乏的,稀有的,罕见的) hard to find; absent or rare; limited


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(雨量非常少的,半干旱的) relatively low annual rainfall of 25 to 50 centimeters


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(破烂的,卑鄙的) torn or worn to rage; poor; mean; ragged


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n. Syn. framework
(骨架,纲要) framework; internal supporting structure that gives an artifact its shape


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a. Syn. overwhelming; strikingly
(巨大的,惊人的) causing great astonishment, amazement, or dismay; overwhelming; strikingly


Spelling Word: staggering
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a. Syn. motionless; stale; dull
(静止的,单调的) not moving or flowing; lacking vitality or briskness; stale; dull


Spelling Word: stagnant
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(淀粉,淀粉食物) naturally abundant nutrient carbohydrate, found chiefly in the seeds, fruits


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v. Syn. puncture
(刺,刺痛) pierce painfully with sharp pointed structure or organ; cause to suffer keenly in the mind or feelings


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v. Syn. specify
(规定,明细化) specify or arrange in agreement; express demand in agreement; promise in agreement


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a. Syn. dramatic; outstanding; remarkable
(醒目的,惊人的) dramatic; outstanding; arresting attention and producing a vivid impression


Spelling Word: striking