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v. Syn. condense; shorten
(删节,节选) condense; shorten; reduce length of written text


Spelling Word: abridge
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v. Syn. monopolize; receive
(吸收,合并) assimilate or incorporate; suck or drink up; occupy full attention


Spelling Word: absorb
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v. Syn. accomplish; fulfill
(完成,实现) gain with effort; accomplish; fulfill


Spelling Word: achieve
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a.
(模棱两可的) unclear or doubtful in meaning


Spelling Word: ambiguous
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a.
(两栖的) able to live both on land and in water


Spelling Word: amphibian
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a. Syn. abundant
(丰富的,富足的) more than enough in size or scope or capacity; fairly large


Spelling Word: ample
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a. Syn. intense; passionate; zealous
(热心的,热情的) displaying or by strong enthusiasm or devotion; passionate


Spelling Word: ardent
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v. Syn. empower; sanction
(授权,批准) empower; give permission for; sanction


Spelling Word: authorize
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n. Syn. feast
(宴会,出席宴会,参加宴会) feast; entertainment of eating and drinking


Spelling Word: banquet
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a. Syn. desolate
(荒芜的,贫瘠的) desolate; fruitless and unproductive; lacking


Spelling Word: barren