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cupidity 
/kju:'pɪdɪtɪ/ n. Syn. greed
(贪婪) greed; excessive desire, especially for wealth
The defeated people could not satisfy the cupidity of the conquerors, who demanded excessive tribute.
Show examples and contexts (贪婪) greed; excessive desire, especially for wealth
The defeated people could not satisfy the cupidity of the conquerors, who demanded excessive tribute.
dissemble
/dɪ'sɛmb(ə)l/ v. Syn. disguise; pretend
(伪装,做作,掩饰) disguise or conceal behind a false appearance; make a false show of
Even though John tried to dissemble his motive for taking modern dance, we all knew he was there not to dance but to meet girls.
Show examples and contexts (伪装,做作,掩饰) disguise or conceal behind a false appearance; make a false show of
Even though John tried to dissemble his motive for taking modern dance, we all knew he was there not to dance but to meet girls.
imperious
/ɪm'pɪərɪəs/ a. Syn. dictatorial
(专横的) urgent or pressing; able to deal authoritatively; dictatorial
Jane rather liked a man to be masterful, but Mr. Rochester seemed so bent on getting his own way that he was actually imperious!
Show examples and contexts (专横的) urgent or pressing; able to deal authoritatively; dictatorial
Jane rather liked a man to be masterful, but Mr. Rochester seemed so bent on getting his own way that he was actually imperious!
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pan 
 | [寄生,寄生体] animal or plant living on another |
| [悖论] something apparently contradictory in nature; a statement that looks false but is actually correct |
| [剧烈批评,猛烈抨击] criticize harshly; wash in pan; cook in pan |
| [模范] model of excellence or perfection; a peerless example |
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| a. [难以讨好的,吹毛求疵的,爱挑毛病的] intended to confuse in an argument |
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