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n.
(动物尸体) dead body of an animal especially one slaughtered and dressed for food


Spelling Word: carcass
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n. Syn. enzyme; stimulus
(催化剂) agent which brings about chemical change while it remains unaffected and unchanged


Spelling Word: catalyst
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a.
(腐蚀,挖苦) capable of burning, corroding, dissolving, or eating away by chemical action


Spelling Word: caustic
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a.
(一百周年纪念) relating to a 100-year period; occurring once every 100 years


Spelling Word: centenary
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n.
(深渊) deep opening in the earth surface


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n. Syn. sentence; phrase
(分句,条款) sentence; phrase; distinct article, stipulation, or provision in a document


Spelling Word: clause
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n.
(陈词滥调) obvious remark; overused expression or idea


Spelling Word: cliche
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a.
(殖民的,殖民地的) of or relating to or characteristic of or inhabiting a colony


Spelling Word: colonial
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n. Syn. goods
(商品,日用品) goods; article of trade; advantage; benefit.


Spelling Word: commodity
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v.
(减刑,交换,折算,每天乘车往返上班,定期往返于两地间) obtain or bargain for exemption or substitution; travel regularly from a place of residence to another place


Spelling Word: commute