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n. Syn. scratch; friction
(磨(擦)破,擦傷處(尤指皮膚因磨擦等造成者).表面磨損) scratch; friction


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(摩擦的,粗糙的,研磨劑) rubbing away; tending to grind down


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a. Syn. theoretical; abstruse
(抽象的) theoretical; not concrete; not applied or practical; difficult to understand


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(使上癮,使沉溺) cause someone to become dependent; indulge in; be devoted to


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n. Syn. addition; accessory
(無用的附加物) something added on or attached generally nonessential or inferior


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n. Syn. management; supervision; executive
(管理,行政管理,政府,行政機關,) management; supervision; people who are in charge for management; activity of government for powers and duties


Spelling Word: administration
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n. Syn. fondness; love
(友愛,摯愛,情愛) fondness; tender feeling toward another; fondness


Spelling Word: affection
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a. Syn. similar; resembling
(相同的,相似的) similar; in the same manner or to the same degree


Spelling Word: alike
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n. Syn. song; hymn
(聖歌,讚美詩) song of praise or patriotism; song of devotion or loyalty


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a. Syn. effective; distinct
(有效的,獨特的) expressing oneself easily in clear and effective language


Spelling Word: articulate