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  Academic Words Level 5 - 3 - Matching Quizzes
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linguistics  Speak Example sentences
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[语言学] humanistic study of language and literature
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[针,针叶] long, thin, sharp implement usually for piercing such as sewing, or knitting
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[解救,纠正,修复] relieve or cure; correct; repair
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[错事,得罪] act of causing anger, displeasure, or affront; transgression of the law; attacking or assaulting
magnificence  Speak Example sentences
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[挤压,印刷机,出版物] machines or devices that apply pressure or print; collecting and publishing of news; journalism in general
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[折衷极端,居中调解] lessen the violence, severity, or extremeness of; preside over
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[大乌鸦] large black bird with a straight bill and long wedge-shaped tail
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[华丽,富丽堂皇] grandeur; splendor; grand or imposing beauty
metabolism  Speak Example sentences
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[手枪] the smallest firearm used, intended to be fired from one hand
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[消音器,围巾] heavy scarf worn around the neck for warmth; part of the exhaust pipe of a car that dampens the noise
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[新陈代谢] chemical processes occurring within a living cell or organism to the maintenance of life
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[床垫] quilted bed; bed stuffed with hair, moss, or other suitable material, and quilted or otherwise fastened
molten  Speak Example sentences
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[插图,缩小的复制品] painting or drawing included in a book; copy or model that represents in a greatly reduced size
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[发达,繁荣,昌盛] flourish; thrive; gain in wealth; grow stronger
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[融化了的] made liquid by heat; glowing red-hot; being in a state of fusion
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[语言学] humanistic study of language and literature
muffler  Speak Example sentences
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[全景的] related to unobstructed and comprehensive view; with a wide view
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[消音器,围巾] heavy scarf worn around the neck for warmth; part of the exhaust pipe of a car that dampens the noise
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[折衷极端,居中调解] lessen the violence, severity, or extremeness of; preside over
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[融化了的] made liquid by heat; glowing red-hot; being in a state of fusion
negotiation  Speak Example sentences
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[有文化的,有阅读和写作能力的] educated; schooled; one who can read and write
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[微观世界] a small, representative system having analogies to the larger system; miniature model of something
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[商议,谈判] discussion intended to produce an agreement
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[过量,过剩] overabundance; lavish or unrestrained expense
offense  Speak Example sentences
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[商议,谈判] discussion intended to produce an agreement
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[过量,过剩] overabundance; lavish or unrestrained expense
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[错事,得罪] act of causing anger, displeasure, or affront; transgression of the law; attacking or assaulting
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[小刺,刺痛刺伤,戳穿] penetrate or puncture by a sharp and slender thing
overload  Speak Example sentences
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[耸人听闻的,可怕的,惨白的,血红的] causing shock or horror; gruesome
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[发达,繁荣,昌盛] flourish; thrive; gain in wealth; grow stronger
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[使超载,超过负荷] place too much a load on
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[镣铐] handcuff; shackle for hand or wrist; an instrument of iron for fettering the hand
participant  Speak Example sentences
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[突出的,伸出的] extending out above or beyond a surface or boundary
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[融化了的] made liquid by heat; glowing red-hot; being in a state of fusion
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[参与者,参赛者] people who take part in
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[错事,得罪] act of causing anger, displeasure, or affront; transgression of the law; attacking or assaulting
penetration  Speak Example sentences
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[消音器,围巾] heavy scarf worn around the neck for warmth; part of the exhaust pipe of a car that dampens the noise
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[穿透,洞察力] act or process of penetrating, piercing, or entering
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[耸人听闻的,可怕的,惨白的,血红的] causing shock or horror; gruesome
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[发光,喜悦] quality of being radiant, shining, bright, or splendid