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a. Syn. conscientious; meticulous; cautious
(小心翼翼的,谨慎的) exactly and carefully conducted; by extreme care and great effort; cautious


Spelling Word: scrupulous
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n. Syn. deposit
(沉积物,沉淀物) deposit; matter deposited by some natural process


Spelling Word: sediment
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n. Syn. axes; spindle
(杆状物,轴,垂直通道) axes; vertical passage into a mine; long narrow stem or body of a spear or arrow


Spelling Word: shaft
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n.
(铲子,铁锨铲) tool consisting of a broad scoop, or hollow blade, with a handle, used for lifting and throwing loose substances


Spelling Word: shovel
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v. Syn. denote; mean; indicate
(表示,意味) denote; mean; indicate


Spelling Word: signify
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n.
(贫民窟) a district of a city marked by poverty and inferior living conditions


Spelling Word: slum
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v. Syn. plant; seed
(播种) plant; place seeds in or on


Spelling Word: sow
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a. Syn. wide; large; sizable
(广大的,宽敞的) wide; generous or large in area or extent; sizable


Spelling Word: spacious
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a. Syn. scanty
(稀少的,稀疏的) occurring, growing, or settled at widely spaced intervals; not thick or dense


Spelling Word: sparse
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n.
(国务活动家,政治家) one occupied with the affairs of government, and influential in shaping policy


Spelling Word: statesman