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n. Syn. specimen; example
(范例,样品) small part of something intended as representative of the whole


Spelling Word: sample
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v.
(镇压,粉碎) put an abrupt end to; block to prevent rolling or slipping


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n. Syn. statue
(雕塑,雕刻品) statue; creating figures or designs in three dimensions


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n. Syn. protection; safety
(安全) freedom from risk or danger; safety


Spelling Word: security
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a. Syn. sedate; grave; austere
(严厉的,严格的,难熬的,困难的,艰难的) serious in feeling or manner; not light, lively, or cheerful


Spelling Word: severe
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n.
(下水道,裁缝师) waste pipe that carries away sewage or surface water; someone who sews


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ad.
(向一旁,向侧面地) with the side forward; to or from a side


Spelling Word: sideways
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n.
(石板,候选人名单提名) any rock or stone that is thin and flat, for roofing or covering houses


Spelling Word: slate
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n. Syn. reminder; memento
(纪念品) token of remembrance; memento; something of sentimental value


Spelling Word: souvenir
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v.
(溅,泼) cause fluid to scatter in flying masses; strike and dash about, as water, mud


Spelling Word: splash