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n.
(球拍) device consisting of an oval frame with a tight interlaced network of strings and a handle; wooden paddle, as one used in table tennis


Spelling Word: racket
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v. Syn. wander
(游荡,漫无目的游荡) wander aimlessly; move about aimlessly; walk about casually or for pleasure


Spelling Word: ramble
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a. Syn. wild; extravagant
(猖獗的,滋生的,猛烈的) unrestrained and violent; occurring without restraint


Spelling Word: rampant
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n. Syn. withdrawal; retreat
(撤退) withdrawal; retreat; time of low economic activity


Spelling Word: recession
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v. Syn. enlist; enroll
(征兵,征募,补充) enlist; register formally as a participant; engage for military service


Spelling Word: recruit
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n.
(长方形) a parallelogram with four right angles


Spelling Word: rectangle
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v.
(赎罪,实践(诺言)) purchase back; regain possession of by payment; ransom or rescue from captivity; pay penalty; make amends for


Spelling Word: redeem
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a. Syn. superfluous; repetitious
(冗余的,多余的) exceeding what is necessary or natural; repetitious; excessively wordy


Spelling Word: redundant
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v. Syn. direct
(管制,控制) bring into conformity with rules or principles or usage; impose regulations; fix or adjust the time, amount, degree, or rate of


Spelling Word: regulate
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n. Syn. sovereignty; rule; control
(统治,支配) sovereignty; rule; dominance or widespread influence


Spelling Word: reign