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n. Syn. purpose
(緣故,原因) purpose; reason for wanting something done


Spelling Word: sake
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n.
(神誌清楚) condition or quality of being sane; soundness of health of body or mind, especially of the mind


Spelling Word: sanity
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n.
(地震儀,測震儀) measuring instrument for detecting the intensity, direction, and duration of movements of the ground


Spelling Word: seismograph
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n.
(後退,退步,挫折,挫敗) unanticipated or sudden check in progress; change from better to worse; obstacle, delay, or disadvantage


Spelling Word: setback
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n. Syn. protect; guard
(庇護,保護) protective covering or structure; protect; guard


Spelling Word: shield
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n. Syn. photograph; picture
(照相,照片) photographic view or exposure


Spelling Word: shot
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ad.
(向一旁,向側面地) with the side forward; to or from a side


Spelling Word: sideways
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a. Syn. curving; twisting
(蜿蜒的,彎曲複雜的,不老實的) winding; bending in and out; not morally honest


Spelling Word: sinuous
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n.
(拖鞋) low footwear that can be on and off easily; one who slips or slides because of loss of traction


Spelling Word: slipper
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n.
(負責人,保證人,贊助人) one who binds himself to answer for another, and is responsible for his default; godfather or godmother


Spelling Word: sponsor