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n. Syn. alarm; fear
(恐慌) sudden mass fear and anxiety


Spelling Word: panic
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n. Syn. guard; watch
(巡邏,巡視) activity of going on an area at regular intervals for security purposes


Spelling Word: patrol
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n. Syn. sponsorship; support
(贊助,惠顧) sponsorship; support; state of being a sponsor


Spelling Word: patronage
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n. Syn. punishment; fine
(處罰,罰款) punishment established by law or authority for a crime or offense; fine


Spelling Word: penalty
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n. Syn. linguistics; literature
(語言學) study of language; investigation of language and its literature


Spelling Word: philology
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a. Syn. chubby; fat
(重物突然墜落) sound of a sudden heavy fall; well-rounded and full in form


Spelling Word: plump
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v.
(刺,戳,嘲弄) push at, as with a finger or an arm; search or look curiously; proceed in slow or lazy manner; thrust forward


Spelling Word: poke
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n. Syn. instruction; order
(藥方,處方) written instructions from doctor; written order; act of establishing official rules, laws, or directions


Spelling Word: prescription
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n. Syn. stress; tension
(壓力,壓迫) stress; tension; condition of being pressed


Spelling Word: pressure
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n. Syn. fame; reputation
(聲望,威信) impression produced by achievements or reputation; recognized distinction or importance


Spelling Word: prestige