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v. Syn. approve; ratify
(批准,许可) give authorization or approval to something; penalize a state, especially for violating international law


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n. Syn. range; extent; bound
(范围,界限) range of one's perceptions, thoughts, or actions; extent; bound


Spelling Word: scope
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v.
(渗出,渗漏) pass gradually or leak through, as if through small openings


Spelling Word: seep
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n. Syn. bush
(灌木,灌木丛) bush


Spelling Word: shrub
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n.
(特殊情况,与众不同) a particular or peculiar case; a distinguishing mark or feature


Spelling Word: speciality
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n.
(淀粉,淀粉食物) naturally abundant nutrient carbohydrate, found chiefly in the seeds, fruits


Spelling Word: starch
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v.
(制止流出,阻挡) stop flow of a liquid; make headway against


Spelling Word: stem
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a. Syn. severe; relentless
(严格的,严重的) hard, harsh, or severe in manner or character; firm or unyielding


Spelling Word: stern
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n.
(膳务员,伙食管理员,管家,管事) one who manages another's property, finances, or other affairs; attendant on a ship or airplane


Spelling Word: steward
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v. Syn. whet; encourage; motivate; exhilarate; arouse; spur
(刺激,激励,激发) encourage; motivate; arouse; spur; excite or invigorate with a stimulant


Spelling Word: stimulate