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n. Syn. dawn
(拂晓,黎明) first light of day; first advent or appearance


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n. Syn. transaction
(交易,份量) part or portion; share; indefinite quantity, degree, or extent, degree, or extent; distribution; arrangement


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a. Syn. self-indulgent; depraved
(颓废的) self-indulgent; moral decay


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n. Syn. plundering
(掠夺) plundering; destructive action; predatory attack; damage or loss


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n.
(脱盐,去盐作用) removal of salt; process of removing salt from sea water in order to make drinking water


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(对角线(的)) straight line connecting any two vertices of a polygon that are not adjacent


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v. Syn. prescribe; determine
(口述,听写,规定) prescribe; rule as a dictator


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n.
(文凭,毕业证书) document certifying the successful completion of a course of study


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a. Syn. tactful; politic
(外交的,老练的) relating to diplomacy; marked by tact and sensitivity in dealing with others


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(潜水者,跳水运动员) one who works underwater


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