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n.
(水坝,筑坝) barrier to prevent the flow of liquid, especially built across a water course


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v. Syn. rush; cast
(飞奔,投掷) move suddenly and rapidly


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n.
(数据库) collection of data arranged for ease and speed of search and retrieval


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n. Syn. announcement; avowal; statement
(宣布,宣言) announcement; explicit statement; formal public statement


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n.
(防御,预防) act of defending against attack, danger, or injury


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n. Syn. scarcity; insufficiency
(缺乏,不足) scarcity; lack or shortage, especially of something essential to health


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v. Syn. consider; ponder
(深思熟虑的,商讨) consider; think about carefully; weigh


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n.
(洗洁精,洗涤剂) cleansing agent; substance that acts similarly to soap


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n.
(措辞,用语) choice and use of words in speech or writing


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v.
(游离主题,扯开) turn aside, especially from main subject in writing or speaking


Spelling Word: digress