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n. Syn. refuge; shelter; shrine
(避難所) place of refuge or asylum; shrine; holy place, such as a church, temple, or mosque


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v. Syn. survey; scrutinize
(掃描,細看,審視) make a wide, sweeping search of; examine


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v. Syn. sprinkle; disseminate; spread
(使分散,擴散) sprinkle; disseminate; cause to separate and go in different directions


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


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a. Syn. tart; acidic
(酸的) taste experience when vinegar or lemon juice; showing ill humor


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(球的,球狀的) of or relating to spheres; having the shape of a sphere or ball


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(脊骨的,脊髓的) of or relating to the spine or [___] cord; in the region of, the backbone, or vertebral column


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(海綿) soaking up; small absorbent contraceptive pad, used for bathing or cleaning


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ad. Syn. naturally
(自然地,本能地) without advance preparation; naturally


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n. Syn. blemish; flaw
(污點,瑕疵) soiled or discolored; symbol of disgrace or infamy; natural spot of a color different from the gound


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