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n.
(數據庫) collection of data arranged for ease and speed of search and retrieval


Spelling Word: database
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n. Syn. scarcity
(稀缺,缺乏) scarcity; shortage of food; famine from failure or loss of crops


Spelling Word: dearth
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v. Syn. announce
(宣布,聲明) state clearly; make known formally or officially


Spelling Word: declare
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n. Syn. proof; showing
(實證,示範) proof; act of showing or making evident


Spelling Word: demonstration
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n. Syn. reliance
(依賴,信賴) reliance; lack of independence or self-sufficiency


Spelling Word: dependence
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n. Syn. resolve; decision
(決定,測量,計算,解決) act of making or arriving at a decision; putting an end to; termination


Spelling Word: determination
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n.
(措辭,用語) choice and use of words in speech or writing


Spelling Word: diction
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v.
(不同,不像,相異) be or stand apart; disagree; be unlike; be distinguished


Spelling Word: differ
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v. Syn. reject
(拒絕,排除) stop considering; end employment or service of; discharge; refuse to accept or recognize


Spelling Word: dismiss
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v. Syn. ignore; discount
(不理會,漠視) ignore; discount; take no notice of


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