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(裁缝师) one whose occupation is making garments; create clothes with cloth


Spelling Word: tailor
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v. Syn. discoloration; stain
(晦暗,污点) make dirty or spotty; stain; dull the luster of; discolor, especially by exposure to air or dirt


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n. Syn. terms; vocabulary
(术语学) vocabulary of technical terms used in a particular field, subject, science, or art


Spelling Word: terminology
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n. Syn. subject; motif; topic
((谈话,写作等的)题目,主题) subject of conversation or discussion; topic; essay


Spelling Word: theme
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v. Syn. prosper; flourish
(繁荣,昌盛) make steady progress; prosper; flourish


Spelling Word: thrive
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n. Syn. slant; lean
(倾斜) slight but noticeable partiality; line or surface that departs from the vertical


Spelling Word: tilt
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a. Syn. shy; craven
(胆怯的,羞怯的) shy; craven; lacking self-confidence; shy


Spelling Word: timid
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n.
(精神充沛的) something producing physical, mental, or emotional vigor


Spelling Word: tonic
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v.
(摇摆,摇摇欲坠) walk unsteadily or feebly; stagger; sway, as if about to fall


Spelling Word: totter
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n. Syn. contest; competition
(比赛,锦标赛) contest; sporting competition in which contestants play a series of games to decide the winner


Spelling Word: tournament