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n.
(水坝,筑坝) barrier to prevent the flow of liquid, especially built across a water course


Spelling Word: dam
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v. Syn. decompose; rot
(腐烂) decompose; break sown; disintegration; rottenness; decline; worsen; decadence


Spelling Word: decay
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n. Syn. announcement; avowal; statement
(宣布,宣言) announcement; explicit statement; formal public statement


Spelling Word: declaration
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n.
(防御,预防) act of defending against attack, danger, or injury


Spelling Word: defence
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v. Syn. pollute
(污染,亵渎) pollute; make dirty or spotty


Spelling Word: defile
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v. Syn. deceive
(盅惑) deceive mind or judgment of; lead from truth or into error; frustrate or disappoint


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v. Syn. leave
(离开,出发) take off; leave; set out


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v. Syn. nominate; assign; name
(指定,任命) indicate or specify; point out; assign a name or title to


Spelling Word: designate
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v. Syn. prescribe; determine
(口述,听写,规定) prescribe; rule as a dictator


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a. Syn. weak; faint
(暗淡的,模糊的) emitting only a small amount of light; lacking in brightness


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