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(吵闹声,噪音) noise; loud outcry; expression of discontent or protest


Spelling Word: clamor
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(畏缩,谄媚,奉承) shrink or recoil, as in fear, disgust or embarrassment; bend or crouch with base humility


Spelling Word: cringe
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(引诱) lure or bait; means used to mislead or lead into danger


Spelling Word: decoy
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(落叶) strip leaves or branches from; cause leaves of plant, tree, or forest to fall off, especially by use of chemicals


Spelling Word: defoliate
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(深思熟虑的,商讨) consider; think about carefully; weigh


Spelling Word: deliberate
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(贬低的,贬损的) expressing low opinion; disparaging; belittling


Spelling Word: derogatory
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(困境,进退两难) predicament; state of uncertainty or between equally unfavorable options


Spelling Word: dilemma
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(相差,缺乏一致) lack of consistency; difference


Spelling Word: discrepancy
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(安排妥当) settle oneself securely or comfortably; place or conceal in secure place


Spelling Word: ensconce
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(接受,支持) take in marriage; marry; give one's loyalty or support to; adopt


Spelling Word: espouse