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 Group 17 - Matching Quizzes
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scorch  Speak Example sentences
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((使)光滑,光滑的,整洁的) having an even, smooth surface; smooth; not rough or harsh
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(脱落,蜕) get rid of ; cast off; cause to pour forth
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(烤焦,烧焦) burn superficially; parch, or shrivel, the surface of, by heat; affect painfully with heat; burn
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(精明,敏锐) clever; characterized by keen awareness, sharp intelligence
seamy  Speak Example sentences
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(有意义的,重要的,重大的) fairly large; important in effect or meaning
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(丑恶的,露出嘴脸的) sordid; morally degraded; squalid or corrupt
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(阴森的,昏暗的,抑郁的) gloomy; depressing or grave; dull or dark in color
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(锯齿状的) saw-like; having a row of sharp or tooth-like projections
seclusion  Speak Example sentences
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(行动迟缓的) lazy; with little movement; very slow
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(踌躇,忧郁) hesitate as a result of conscience or principle
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(隔离) isolation; solitude; secluded place; shutting out or keeping apart
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(小点,斑点,少量) particle; a very small spot ; stain
semblance  Speak Example sentences
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(节制,严肃,清醒,镇定) moderation, especially regarding indulgence in alcohol; seriousness; gravity in manner or treatment
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(纺纱,纺线,快速旋转,回旋) turn round rapidly; move round rapidly; move swiftly
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(踌躇,忧郁) hesitate as a result of conscience or principle
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(外貌,相似) seeming; outward or token appearance; show; figure; form
serrated  Speak Example sentences
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(严肃,严格,激烈) extreme rigor; strictness; rigidity; harshness
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(有偿付能力的) able to pay all debts; capable of meeting financial obligations
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(手铐,枷锁,脚镣) chain; fetter; restraint that confines or restricts freedom
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(锯齿状的) saw-like; having a row of sharp or tooth-like projections
shear  Speak Example sentences
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(精明,敏锐) clever; characterized by keen awareness, sharp intelligence
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(剪,修剪) cut or clip hair; strip of something; remove by cutting or clipping
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(锯齿状的) saw-like; having a row of sharp or tooth-like projections
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(行动迟缓的) lazy; with little movement; very slow
significant  Speak Example sentences
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(有意义的,重要的,重大的) fairly large; important in effect or meaning
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(严肃,严格,激烈) extreme rigor; strictness; rigidity; harshness
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(愉快的,活泼的) lively; brisk; animated; vigorous; airy; gay
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(纺纱,纺线,快速旋转,回旋) turn round rapidly; move round rapidly; move swiftly
singular  Speak Example sentences
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(匆促的) haphazard; careless; done hastily
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(巧妙的,聪明的) clever; intelligent; showing mental alertness and calculation
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(奇的,独一无二的) unique; extraordinary; being only one
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(烤焦,烧焦) burn superficially; parch, or shrivel, the surface of, by heat; affect painfully with heat; burn
skinflint  Speak Example sentences
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(守财奴,吝啬鬼) one who is very reluctant to spend money; miser; selfish person who is unwilling to give or spend
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(踌躇,忧郁) hesitate as a result of conscience or principle
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(地震的) caused by earthquake or earth vibration; earthshaking
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(蜿蜒的,弯曲复杂的,不老实的) winding; bending in and out; not morally honest
slake  Speak Example sentences
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(安慰) comfort or relieve in sorrow, misfortune, or distress
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(屠宰(牲畜),屠杀,杀戮(人)) act of killing; extensive, violent, bloody, or wanton destruction of life; carnage
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(结束,平息,消除,伺候舒服) make less active or intense; satisfy thirst
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(地震的) caused by earthquake or earth vibration; earthshaking