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Academic Words Level 4 - 1 - Matching Quizzes
abrasion 
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 | [磨(擦)破,擦伤处(尤指皮肤因磨擦等造成者).表面磨损] scratch; friction; the process of rubbing away the surface of something |
| [顺从,谦让] readiness to yield; happy friendly agreement |
| [讨厌,敌意] in opposing direction; harmful or unfavorable; acting or serving to oppose |
| [包括] include; consist of; be composed of |
adverse
2
| [使降级,贬低] reduce level; lower grade of something |
| [残破的,倒塌的,破旧的] in disrepair, run-down; of very poor quality or condition |
| [宗派,教派] class, society, or collection of individuals called by the same name; specifically, a religious sect |
| [讨厌,敌意] in opposing direction; harmful or unfavorable; acting or serving to oppose |
ascent
3
| [增长] make greater, as in size, extent, or quantity |
| [攀登,上升] upward slope or grade; movement upward |
| [肮脏的,褪色的] darkened with smoke and grime; dirty or discolored |
| [刺激,激起,唤醒] excite; stimulate; awaken from or as if from sleep |
augment
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| [修订,修改,变更] change for the better; improve; remove faults or errors |
| [原告,起诉人] one who accuses; one who brings a charge of crime or fault |
| [增长] make greater, as in size, extent, or quantity |
| [平凡的] ordinary; having no remarkable features |
bilingual
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| [(能说)两种语言的] using or able to use two languages, especially with equal or nearly equal fluency |
| [包括] include; consist of; be composed of |
| [原来的,土著的] being the first of its kind in a region; primitive; native |
| [残破的,倒塌的,破旧的] in disrepair, run-down; of very poor quality or condition |
bitumen
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| [修订,修改,变更] change for the better; improve; remove faults or errors |
| [沥青] mineral pitch; black, tarry substance, burning with a bright flame |
| [证明,证实,宣称,授与合格证书] give certain information to; assure; make certain |
| [纪念] serve as a memorial to; honor the memory of with a ceremony |
carcass
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| [大洪水] great flood; heavy downpour; any overflowing of water |
| [使降级,贬低] reduce level; lower grade of something |
| [攀登,上升] upward slope or grade; movement upward |
| [动物尸体] the dead body of an animal, especially one slaughtered and dressed for food |
catalyst
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| [动物尸体] the dead body of an animal, especially one slaughtered and dressed for food |
| [平凡的] ordinary; having no remarkable features |
| [图表] graph; chart; figure or drawing made to illustrate a statement; plan |
| [催化剂] an agent which brings about chemical change while it remains unaffected and unchanged |
chronological
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| [按年代顺序排列的] arranged in order of time of occurrence |
| [屏障,障碍物] hastily put together defensive barrier; obstacle |
| [审美的] elegant or tasteful; of or concerning the appreciation of beauty or good taste |
| [很大的,值得重视的] large enough to be noticed or to affect; perceptible |
commemorate
10
| [稀缺,缺乏] scarcity; shortage of food; famine from failure or loss of crops |
| [悔恨] feel or express strong disapproval of; condemn; express sorrow or grief over; regret |
| [纪念] serve as a memorial to; honor the memory of with a ceremony |
| [屏障,障碍物] hastily put together defensive barrier; obstacle |