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n. Syn. scarcity
(少量,缺乏) scarcity; smallness of number; fewness


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v. Syn. spread
(傳播,流傳) spread or flow throughout; pervade


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a. Syn. continual
(永久的) everlasting; continuing without interruption


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v.
(出汗,排汗) sweat; excrete perspiration through the pores in the skin


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a.
(感光性的) sensitive to visible light


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n.
(光合作用) chemical combination brought about by the action of light


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v.
(流,傾瀉,(雨)傾盆而下,倒茶) flow in a spurt; rain heavily; supply in large amounts


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n.
(大草原) treeless grassy plain; extensive area of flat or rolling


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n. Syn. example; pattern
(先例) act or instance that may be used as example in subsequent similar cases


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a. Syn. initial; introductory; preparatory
(預備的,初步的) prior to or preparing for the main matter; introductory


Spelling Word: preliminary