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  Academic Words Level 1 - 4 - Matching Quizzes
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respond  Speak Example sentences
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[完好的,健全的,堅實的] sensation perceived by the ear; distinctive noise; long narrow inlet
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[回答,反應] show a reaction to something favorably or as hoped
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[連續,系列,級數,串聯] several things or events standing or succeeding in order; sequence
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[摑,拍,掌擊] sharp blow from a flat object  as an open hand; smack; sharp insult
review  Speak Example sentences
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[視覺] ability to see; sight; the vivid mental image
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[回顧,再檢查,檢閱] summary of a longer discussion;  formal examination;  practice to refresh memory
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[任務,工作,艱苦的事情] labor or study imposed by another; undertake; labor
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[相像的,相似的,近似的] nearly corresponding; somewhat like; having a general likeness
roast  Speak Example sentences
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[烤,烘] cook with dry heat, usually in an oven; subject to laughter or ridicule
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[重新開始,繼續] give a summary; return to a previous location or condition
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[提供,擴充] offer formally; extend; propose a payment
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[鏟子,勺子,(挖土機上的)鏟斗] vessel with a long handle, used for dipping liquids; deep shovel for digging out and dipping; spoon-shaped instrument
rub  Speak Example sentences
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[擦,揩拭,摩擦] move over the surface with pressure and friction; spread a substance thinly over
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[引起,觸發,扳機] cause something to happen; set off
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[提供,擴充] offer formally; extend; propose a payment
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[非常壞的,險惡的,絕妙的] evil in principle or practice; contrary to moral or divine law; addicted to vice or sin
sacred  Speak Example sentences
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[暴力引起的,暴烈的] turbulent; intensely vivid or loud; by violence or bloodshed
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[宗教的,祭祀的] concerned with religion; worthy of respect or dedication
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[公司股票, (船上的)貨物重量] certificate for a shareholder of the corporation; the total amount of goods in a shop
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[鏟子,勺子,(挖土機上的)鏟斗] vessel with a long handle, used for dipping liquids; deep shovel for digging out and dipping; spoon-shaped instrument
sewer  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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[下水道,裁縫師] a waste pipe that carries away sewage or surface water; someone who sews
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[運輸,狂喜] carry from one place to another; carry away; deport
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[移動,改變位置或方向] moving from one setting or context to another; moving slightly
shave  Speak Example sentences
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[以某種方式,以某種方法,莫明其妙地] in one way or another; in some way not yet known; by some means
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[下水道,裁縫師] a waste pipe that carries away sewage or surface water; someone who sews
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[掠過,幾乎觸及] touch the surface lightly; remove the beard or other body hair from
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[領土,版圖,領地,管區] a large extent of land; organized portion of the country
shift  Speak Example sentences
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[剝奪,剝掉] remove the surface from
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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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[烤,烘] cook with dry heat, usually in an oven; subject to laughter or ridicule
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[移動,改變位置或方向] moving from one setting or context to another; moving slightly
signature  Speak Example sentences
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[簽字,簽名] name written in own handwriting
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[視覺] ability to see; sight; the vivid mental image
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[擦,揩拭,摩擦] move over the surface with pressure and friction; spread a substance thinly over
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[伸展,伸長] extend; pull in opposite directions; lie down comfortably
somehow  Speak Example sentences
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[以某種方式,以某種方法,莫明其妙地] in one way or another; in some way not yet known; by some means
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[簽字,簽名] name written in own handwriting
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[配備,裝備] manipulate dishonestly; make or construct in haste
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[運輸,狂喜] carry from one place to another; carry away; deport