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  Academic Words Level 3 - 2 - Matching Quizzes
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detest  Speak Example sentences
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[手指的,脚趾的,数字的] of or performance to fingers, or to digits; done with the fingers
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[漩涡] swirling current of water, air; flow in a circular current
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[用力拉,举] cause to move upward or onward by a lifting effort; lift; raise; hoist; throw
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[深恶,憎恶] dislike intensely; feel antipathy or aversion towards
dole  Speak Example sentences
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[愤怒,狂怒] violent anger; rage; uncontrolled action; turbulence
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[霜,霜冻] ice crystal; weather cold enough to cause freezing; provide with a rough surface or appearance
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[施舍,少量接济] share of the money, food, or clothing that has been charitably given
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[刺激,驱动] something, such as the fear of punishment or the expectation of reward
duration  Speak Example sentences
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[配料,成份] element in a mixture or compound
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[喷泉,喷水池,喷水] spring of water issuing from the earth; artificially produced jet or stream of water
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[持续时间] length of time something lasts
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[挑逗,调戏] deal playfully; move abruptly; toss or flip suddenly
edit  Speak Example sentences
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[撤退,撤离] make empty; remove contents of
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[编辑,剪辑] revise and prepare for publication; select, correct, arrange the matter of, for publication
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[喷泉,喷水池,喷水] spring of water issuing from the earth; artificially produced jet or stream of water
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[配料,成份] element in a mixture or compound
elbow  Speak Example sentences
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[挑逗,调戏] deal playfully; move abruptly; toss or flip suddenly
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[肘] hinge joint between the forearm and upper arm
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[智力的] of intellect; showing intellect; requiring the use of the mind, rather than emotions or instinct
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[手指的,脚趾的,数字的] of or performance to fingers, or to digits; done with the fingers
ensemble  Speak Example sentences
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[异常的,杰出的] extraordinary; unusual; well above average
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[一时冲动的,即兴的] without previous preparation
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[烦恼] irritate or torment persistently; wear out; exhaust
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[全体,歌舞团,套装] union of parts in a whole; a coordinated outfit or costume; a coordinated set of furniture
exceptional  Speak Example sentences
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[霜,霜冻] ice crystal; weather cold enough to cause freezing; provide with a rough surface or appearance
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[及其重要,及其关键] having power command or control; critically importance; some duty that is essential and urgent
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[土产的,本地的] native; originating where it is found
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[异常的,杰出的] extraordinary; unusual; well above average
extinct  Speak Example sentences
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[及其重要,及其关键] having power command or control; critically importance; some duty that is essential and urgent
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[百科全书] a reference work containing articles on various topics
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[灭绝的,不再活跃的,熄灭的] no longer existing or living; vanished; dead
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[香味,芳香] scent; aroma; distinctive odor that is pleasant
feedback  Speak Example sentences
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[(信息的)反馈] response to an inquiry or experiment
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[通货膨胀] the general increase in the prices of goods and services in a country
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[忠诚] faithfulness to obligations, duties, or observances
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[存货清单,库存品] checklist; a collection of resources
fidelity  Speak Example sentences
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[霜,霜冻] ice crystal; weather cold enough to cause freezing; provide with a rough surface or appearance
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[保险] make sure or secure, specifically against loss by a contingent event; give or take insurance on
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[事业,企业] company; firm; organization created for business ventures
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[忠诚] faithfulness to obligations, duties, or observances