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a. 古怪的,奇怪的 departing from a recognized, conventional, or established norm or pattern


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n. 努力,尽力,成果 the exertion of strength or power, whether physical or mental, in performing an act or aiming at an object


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n. 成分,要素 a fundamental or essential constituent of a composite entity; basic assumptions or principles of a subject


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a. 椭圆的,有意模棱两可的 rounded like an egg; in shape reminding of an ellipse; oval


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n. 强调,重点 special attention or effort directed toward something; stress


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v. 危及,危害 threaten; jeopardize; do something that may damage it or destroy it


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n. 发展,演变 development; a gradual process of change and development


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v. 超越,胜过 go beyond; be or do something to a greater degree


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a. 扩大的,增加的 increasing; something expands, or may be expanded; extending; spreading; enlarging


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a. 外部的,表面的 exterior; outer; suitable for application to the outside


Spelling Word: external