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  Academic Words Level 1 - 4 - Matching Quizzes
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sack  Speak Example sentences
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[大袋,麻布袋] bag made of paper or plastic for holding customer's purchases; enclosed space
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[吐,吐出,吐口水] expel or eject from the mouth; rain gently
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[决定,会议的正式文件,投票产生的决议] determination; formal expression by a meeting; agreed to by a vote
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[路,路线,(经由某一路线)发送] a way for travel or transportation
shock  Speak Example sentences
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[决定,会议的正式文件,投票产生的决议] determination; formal expression by a meeting; agreed to by a vote
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[疗法] healing power or quality; treatment of illness
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[背面] overturn; turn inside out or upside down; turning in the opposite direction
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[震动,震惊] unpleasant or disappointing surprise; surprise greatly; effect of such a collision or blow
similar  Speak Example sentences
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[相像的,相似的,近似的] nearly corresponding; somewhat like; having a general likeness
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[庇护,保护] protective covering or structure; protect; guard
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[路,路线,(经由某一路线)发送] a way for travel or transportation
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[调味汁,沙司,无礼之言] stewed fruit served with other foods; appetizing ingredients for meat, fish, or puddings
slack  Speak Example sentences
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[劈开,(使)裂开,分开] break apart; cut; divide
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[各处,遍及,从头到尾] in every part; in or through all parts; everywhere; during the entire time or extent
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[松弛的(绳子或铁丝),不牢固的,脆弱的,煤屑,煤渣] area of still water; lack of tension; cord, rope, or cable that is hanging loosely; unused capacity; casual trousers
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[标准(的)] criteria; basis for comparison
slim  Speak Example sentences
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[砰地关门,用力关门,猛推] shut with force and loud noise; strike with force
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[学期,期间,期限,特定的期间] limited period of time; point in time at which something ends; termination; deadline
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[非常坏的,险恶的,绝妙的] evil in principle or practice; contrary to moral or divine law; addicted to vice or sin
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[苗条的,微小的,,减轻体重] small in quantity; being of delicate or slender build
spit  Speak Example sentences
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[吐,吐出,吐口水] expel or eject from the mouth; rain gently
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[题目,论题,话题] the subject of a speech, essay, thesis, discussion, or conversation
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[震动,震惊] unpleasant or disappointing surprise; surprise greatly; effect of such a collision or blow
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[报复,报仇] do punishment in return for injury or insult; avenge
summit  Speak Example sentences
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[巅峰,顶点] utmost height; the highest point of a mountain
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[砰地关门,用力关门,猛推] shut with force and loud noise; strike with force
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[疗法] healing power or quality; treatment of illness
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[工业技术,工艺学] application of science, especially to industrial or commercial objectives
supposedly  Speak Example sentences
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[有天才的,有才能的] showing a natural gift for something
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[独奏曲] composed or performed by a single voice or instrument; unaccompanied; single
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[按说,应该是] seemingly; believed or reputed to be the case
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[松弛的(绳子或铁丝),不牢固的,脆弱的,煤屑,煤渣] area of still water; lack of tension; cord, rope, or cable that is hanging loosely; unused capacity; casual trousers
talented  Speak Example sentences
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[气味,香味] a distinctive odor that is pleasant; fragrance; perfume
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[相像的,相似的,近似的] nearly corresponding; somewhat like; having a general likeness
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[有天才的,有才能的] showing a natural gift for something
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[引起,触发,扳机] cause something to happen; set off
technique  Speak Example sentences
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[气味,香味] a distinctive odor that is pleasant; fragrance; perfume
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[非常坏的,险恶的,绝妙的] evil in principle or practice; contrary to moral or divine law; addicted to vice or sin
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[烤,烘] cook with dry heat, usually in an oven; subject to laughter or ridicule
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[方法,技术,技巧,技艺] practical method or art applied to some particular task; skillfulness