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n.
(外科手術刀,解剖刀) a small knife with a thin, keen blade, used by surgeons, and in dissecting


Spelling Word: scalpel
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n. Syn. protection; safety
(安全) freedom from risk or danger; safety


Spelling Word: security
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v.
(分開,隔開,阻隔) set or keep apart; disunite; divide; disconnect


Spelling Word: separate
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a.
(破爛的,卑鄙的) torn or worn to rage; poor; mean; ragged


Spelling Word: shabby
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ad. Syn. steeply; suddenly; abruptly
(突然地,猛烈地) steeply; changing suddenly in direction and degree; acutely


Spelling Word: sharply
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n.
(石板,候選人名單提名) any rock or stone that is thin and flat, for roofing or covering houses


Spelling Word: slate
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n. Syn. mud
(黏土,黏液) mud; thick sticky slippery substance; cover or stain with something


Spelling Word: slime
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n. Syn. layer
(律師,法律顧問) petitioner who seeks contributions or trade or votes; chief law officer of a city, town, or government department


Spelling Word: solicitor
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a. Syn. stationary
(靜態的) having no motion; being at rest; fixed; stationary


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v. Syn. specify
(規定,明細化) specify or arrange in agreement; express demand in agreement; promise in agreement


Spelling Word: stipulate