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n.
(讳忌的 禁忌) ban or inhibition resulting from social custom or emotional aversion; prohibition


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a.
(默许的,会意的) indicated or understood without expressed directly; not speaking; silent


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v.
(窜改,玩弄) interfere in a harmful manner; alter improperly


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v. Syn. discoloration; stain
(晦暗,污点) make dirty or spotty; stain; dull the luster of; discolor, especially by exposure to air or dirt


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n.
(电信,远距离通讯,电信学) electronic systems used in transmitting messages


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n.
(引诱,诱惑物) act of tempting, or enticing to evil; seduction


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a. Syn. concise; brief
(简洁,扼要的) effectively concise; appearing as if wiped or rubbed, as smooth


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(渴,口渴,渴望,热望) sensation of dryness in the throat


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(单调的,平板的,枯燥无味的) having no tone; unmusical.


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n.
(旅行,旅游,观光) practice of traveling for pleasure; business of providing tours and services for tourists


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