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Academic Words Level 5 - 3 - Matching Quizzes
laser 
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 | [激光] an optical device that produces an intense monochromatic beam of coherent light |
| [典当,抵押,小人物,走卒] something given as security for a loan; pledge or guaranty; article deposited as security |
| [(被)赎回,赎回物] act of redeeming or condition of having been redeemed; rescue upon payment of ransom |
| [没有宗教信仰的人,异教徒] one who worships false gods; idolater; person not adhering to any major or recognized religion |
levity
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| [桃子] a small tree in Prunus persica widely cultivated in temperate regions, having pink flowers and edible fruit |
| [被掠食者,牺牲者,食物] hunt or catch; victimize or make a profit at someone else's expense |
| [从高处坠落,猛然抛出] fall from clouds; hurl or throw violently; fall vertically, sharply, or headlong |
| [轻薄,轻浮] lack of seriousness; the lightness of manner or speech, especially when inappropriate |
mold
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| [流行的,盛行的] most frequent; widespread; predominant |
| [折衷极端,居中调解] lessen the violence, severity, or extremeness of; preside over |
| [按模型塑造] model; fit tightly, follow the contours of; frame; make something for a specific shape; become moldy |
| [集会] gathering, especially one intended to inspire enthusiasm for a cause; reassembling, of troops |
neutron
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| [中子] an elementary particle with 0 charges and mass about equal to a proton |
| [泥瓦匠] one whose occupation is to build with stone or brick; one who prepares stone for building purposes |
| [欢笑] gladness and gaiety, especially when expressed by laughter |
| [明信片] card for sending messages by post without an envelope |
oblivion
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| [按模型塑造] model; fit tightly, follow the contours of; frame; make something for a specific shape; become moldy |
| [口头传说,学问,知识] legend; wisdom; knowledge acquired through education or experience |
| [遗忘,赦免] condition or quality of being completely forgotten; official overlooking of offenses; amnesty |
| [丰富的,富足的,丰富多彩,肥沃的] abundant; rich and splendid; fertile |
operative
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| [铅灰色的,青一块紫一块的,暴怒的] lead-colored; black and blue; discolored, as from a bruise; extremely angry |
| [折衷极端,居中调解] lessen the violence, severity, or extremeness of; preside over |
| [赎金,赎身,赎回,解救] release of property or person in return for the payment of a demanded price; price paid for such release |
| [(计划等)实施中的,生效的] having the power of acting; exerting force, physical or moral; active in the production of effects |
outrage
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| [施暴行] offend grossly against; produce anger or resentment in |
| [困境,危险的境地,两难] tricky or dangerous situation; dilemma; troublesome |
| [折衷极端,居中调解] lessen the violence, severity, or extremeness of; preside over |
| [集会] gathering, especially one intended to inspire enthusiasm for a cause; reassembling, of troops |
palpable
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| [易于领会的,明显的] tangible; easily perceptible; unmistakable |
| [原始的,最初的] serving as an essential component |
| [(计划等)实施中的,生效的] having the power of acting; exerting force, physical or moral; active in the production of effects |
| [泥瓦匠] one whose occupation is to build with stone or brick; one who prepares stone for building purposes |
pan
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| [剧烈批评,猛烈抨击] criticize harshly; wash in pan; cook in pan |
| [节目表,保留节目] list of works of music or drama; class of compositions in a genre; range or number of skills |
| [自大,轻狂,专横] overconfident; going beyond what is right or proper; excessively forward |
| [困境,危险的境地,两难] tricky or dangerous situation; dilemma; troublesome |
pastor
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| [牧师,牧羊人] shepherd; one who has the care of flocks and herds; a religious leader in certain Protestant Churches |
| [(被)赎回,赎回物] act of redeeming or condition of having been redeemed; rescue upon payment of ransom |
| [遗址,废墟] all that is left after other parts have been taken away, used up, or destroyed; corpse; ancient ruins or fossils |
| [语音学] branch of acoustics concerned with speech processes, including its production and perception |