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(有鱗狀斑點的,有鱗的) used of armor; covered with scales, or scale like structures, as fish or reptile


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


Spelling Word: scotch
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a. Syn. perceptible
(沉積的,沉澱性的) resembling or formed by the accumulation of sediment; form of rock made by the deposition and compression of small particles


Spelling Word: sedimentary
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n. Syn. change; turn
(移動,改變位置或方向) moving from one setting or context to another; moving very slightly


Spelling Word: shift
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n.
(鏟子,鐵鍁鏟) tool consisting of a broad scoop, or hollow blade, with a handle, used for lifting and throwing loose substances


Spelling Word: shovel
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v.
(枯萎,皺縮) wither; decrease in size; become or make shrunken and wrinkled, often by drying


Spelling Word: shrivel
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v. Syn. stint
(不充分地供給,不認真地處理) provide for or supply inadequately; deal with hastily, carelessly, or with poor material


Spelling Word: skimp
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v. Syn. break; crack
(突然折斷) make a sharp sound; break suddenly as under tension; utter in angry or sharp tone


Spelling Word: snap
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v.
(浸泡,滲透) cause or suffer to lie in a fluid; absorb; drain; drink intemperately or gluttonously


Spelling Word: soak
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v.
(閃閃發光,閃耀) be brilliant in performance; give off or reflect flashes of light; glitter


Spelling Word: sparkle