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smother  Speak Example sentences
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(熄灭,覆盖) conceal or hide; envelop completely; extinguish; deprive of the oxygen necessary for combustion
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(雕像) sculpture representing a human or animal
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(单独的,惟一的) bottom; underside of foot or shoe or boot; bottom surface of a plow
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(向一旁,向侧面地) with the side forward; to or from a side
sole  Speak Example sentences
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(单独的,惟一的) bottom; underside of foot or shoe or boot; bottom surface of a plow
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(掩蔽处,庇护所) structure that provides privacy and protection from danger
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(石板,候选人名单提名) any rock or stone that is thin and flat, for roofing or covering houses
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(浅的) lacking physical depth; not deep or strong
solicit  Speak Example sentences
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(掩蔽处,庇护所) structure that provides privacy and protection from danger
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(恳求) request earnestly; seek to obtain by persuasion or formal application
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(泉,弹簧) develop suddenly; jump; move forward by leaps and bounds
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(淀粉,淀粉食物) naturally abundant nutrient carbohydrate, found chiefly in the seeds, fruits
spare  Speak Example sentences
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(单独的,惟一的) bottom; underside of foot or shoe or boot; bottom surface of a plow
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(恳求) request earnestly; seek to obtain by persuasion or formal application
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(放弃不必须的,节约) give up what is not strictly needed; hold back from; withhold or avoid; save or relieve from action
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(草本植物的茎或秆,细长的支撑结构) stem or main axis of herbaceous plant; slender support or structure
spring  Speak Example sentences
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(泉,弹簧) develop suddenly; jump; move forward by leaps and bounds
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(静态的) having no motion; being at rest; fixed; stationary
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(使惊跳,使惊愕,使吃惊) move suddenly, or be excited; excite by sudden alarm, surprise
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(小隔间,小隔栏,售货摊,教堂里的座位) small area set off by walls for special use; booth
stall  Speak Example sentences
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(小隔间,小隔栏,售货摊,教堂里的座位) small area set off by walls for special use; booth
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(单独的,惟一的) bottom; underside of foot or shoe or boot; bottom surface of a plow
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(交响乐,交响曲) large orchestra; harmony, especially of sound or color
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((乐器的)弦,细绳,带子) lightweight cord; a collection of objects threaded on a single strand; plant fiber
startle  Speak Example sentences
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(使惊跳,使惊愕,使吃惊) move suddenly, or be excited; excite by sudden alarm, surprise
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(材料,原料,填塞,填充) unspecified objects; tangible substance
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(小招牌(尤指医生或律师挂的营业招牌)) small signboard outside the office; coarse beach gravel of small water; worn stones and pebbles
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(掩蔽处,庇护所) structure that provides privacy and protection from danger
steady  Speak Example sentences
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(稳的,牢固的) securely in position; not shaky; not easily excited
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(吸食,吮食,吸干) draw liquid into mouth; take in; draw something by vacuum
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(熄灭,覆盖) conceal or hide; envelop completely; extinguish; deprive of the oxygen necessary for combustion
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(小招牌(尤指医生或律师挂的营业招牌)) small signboard outside the office; coarse beach gravel of small water; worn stones and pebbles
string  Speak Example sentences
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((乐器的)弦,细绳,带子) lightweight cord; a collection of objects threaded on a single strand; plant fiber
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(放弃不必须的,节约) give up what is not strictly needed; hold back from; withhold or avoid; save or relieve from action
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(缘故,原因) purpose; reason for wanting something done
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(攀爬,搅乱,使混杂) unceremonious and disorganized struggle; rushing about hastily in an undignified way
stuff  Speak Example sentences
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(雕像) sculpture representing a human or animal
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(沉浸,下降,降低,变小,减少,减低价值) fall by, force of gravity; descend lower; decline gradually; enter deeply
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(材料,原料,填塞,填充) unspecified objects; tangible substance
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(可疑的,疑心的,多疑的) openly distrustful and unwilling to confide; questionable