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v.
(破译,解密) convert code into ordinary language; read with difficulty


Spelling Word: decipher
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v. Syn. lessen; reduce; abate
(减少) lessen; reduce; make a quantity smaller


Spelling Word: decrease
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v.
(推论,推想,演绎) lead forth; reach a conclusion by reasoning; trace the origin or derivation of


Spelling Word: deduce
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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.
(泄出气体,放出空气) reduce from an inflated condition; release contained air or gas from


Spelling Word: deflate
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v.
(诈取,诈骗,骗取) deprive of some right, interest, or property, by a deceitful device


Spelling Word: defraud
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a. Syn. neat; skillful
(灵巧的,敏锐地) quick and skillful; neat in action or performance


Spelling Word: deft
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v. Syn. regret
(悔恨) feel or express strong disapproval of; condemn; express sorrow or grief over; regret


Spelling Word: deplore
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a. Syn. worthwhile
(令人向往的,令人满意的) worthwhile; worth doing or achieving; advisable


Spelling Word: desirable
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v. Syn. consume; gorge; gobble
(贪婪地吃,吞食) consume; eat greedily; destroy completely


Spelling Word: devour