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  Academic Words Level 4 - 4 - Matching Quizzes
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ravage  Speak Example sentences
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[毁坏,破坏,劫掠,灾害] bring heavy destruction on; devastate
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[尚好的,尚可以的,可以忍受的] capable of being borne or endured; supportable, either physically or mentally
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[坚定的,不渝的,忠诚的] firmly or constant loyal; fixed or unchanging
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[系统的,体系的] ordered; methodical; carried on using step-by-step procedures
regulate  Speak Example sentences
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[资格,条件] an attribute or requirement that must be met
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[管制,控制] impose regulations; fix or adjust the time, amount, degree, or rate of
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[筛,滤杓筛出,滤出] a bowl-shaped tool with many small holes, used to separate larger from smaller pieces or solids from a liquid
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[捐助,捐献,订购] write underneath, as one's name; sign to a document; promise to give, by writing one's name with the amount
resonant  Speak Example sentences
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[共鸣的] echoing; strong and deep in tone; resounding; having lasting presence or effect
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[继续,连续,一连串的人或事,继位,继任] act of succeeding, or following after; following of things in order of time or place; sequence
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[系统的,体系的] ordered; methodical; carried on using step-by-step procedures
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[构造的,结构的,建筑上的] of structure; affecting structure; constructional
seam  Speak Example sentences
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[喇叭] brass musical instrument with a brilliant tone
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[缝,接缝] line of junction formed by sewing together two pieces; line across a surface, as a crack; scar
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[农村的,乡下的,田园的] country; relating to rural areas
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[沉积物,沉淀物] deposit; matter deposited by some natural process
sediment  Speak Example sentences
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[缝,接缝] line of junction formed by sewing together two pieces; line across a surface, as a crack; scar
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[顽强的] sticking together; stubbornly unyielding; holding together firmly
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[沉积物,沉淀物] deposit; matter deposited by some natural process
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[表示失望,责备] express disapproval or disappointment; bring shame upon; disgrace
sightseeing  Speak Example sentences
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[后来的,接下来的] following in time or order; succeeding; later
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[纺织品] a cloth made by hand or machine; fabric
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[怀疑的,不相信的] marked by or given to doubt; questioning
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[观光,游览] act or pastime of visiting sights of interest
skeptical  Speak Example sentences
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[践踏,踩坏] step heavily on something or someone, causing damage or injury
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[同步,同时发生] happen at the same time; arrange or represent events so that they co-occur
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[怀疑的,不相信的] marked by or given to doubt; questioning
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[热心,热诚] intense interest; eagerness to accomplish some object
staple  Speak Example sentences
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[叱责,漫骂,责备] find fault or rail with rude clamor; utter harsh, rude, boisterous rebuke
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[必要的食品或商品,主要成分,加固,别针] necessary foods or commodities; basic elements; secure or fasten; a short U-shaped wire nail for securing cables
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[简洁,扼要的] effectively concise; appearing as if wiped or rubbed, as smooth
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[管制,控制] impose regulations; fix or adjust the time, amount, degree, or rate of
synchronize  Speak Example sentences
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[同步,同时发生] happen at the same time; arrange or represent events so that they co-occur
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[微调(颜色或味道)] degree, usually a slight degree, of some color, taste
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[象征] represent; signify; stand for
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[叱责,漫骂,责备] find fault or rail with rude clamor; utter harsh, rude, boisterous rebuke
synthesis  Speak Example sentences
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[怀疑的,不相信的] marked by or given to doubt; questioning
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[象征] represent; signify; stand for
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[合成] combining parts into a coherent whole; putting of two or more things together
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[顽强的] sticking together; stubbornly unyielding; holding together firmly