英語考試詞彙：測驗與練習
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boon 
/bu:n/ n. Syn. blessing; benefit
(恩惠,福利) blessing; benefit bestowed, especially in response to a request
The recent rains that filled our empty reservoirs were a boon to the whole community.
Show examples and contexts (恩惠,福利) blessing; benefit bestowed, especially in response to a request
The recent rains that filled our empty reservoirs were a boon to the whole community.
cursory
/'kɜrsərɪ/ a. Syn. casual
(草率,匆忙) casual; brief or broad; not cautious, nor detailed
Because a cursory examination of the ruins indicates the possibility of arson, we believe the insurance agency should undertake a more extensive investigation of the fire's cause.
Show examples and contexts (草率,匆忙) casual; brief or broad; not cautious, nor detailed
Because a cursory examination of the ruins indicates the possibility of arson, we believe the insurance agency should undertake a more extensive investigation of the fire's cause.
fractious
/'frækʃəs/ a. Syn. unruly; disobedient; irritable
(蠻橫倔強的) inclined to make trouble; disobedient; irritable
Bucking and kicking, the fractious horse unseated its rider.
Show examples and contexts (蠻橫倔強的) inclined to make trouble; disobedient; irritable
Bucking and kicking, the fractious horse unseated its rider.
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brandish 
 | [有條紋或斑點的] of brownish, tawny color, with streaks, spots, or patterns |
| [豎立的] rising like bristles; showing irritation |
| [揮舞] move or wave, as a weapon; raise and move in various directions |
| [海盜] pirate; robber upon the sea |
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| a. [嬉戲的,玩鬧的] playful; relating to or interested in sports |
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