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n.
(资料,材料) collection of facts, observations, or other information related to a particular question or problem


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n. Syn. dawn
(拂晓,黎明) first light of day; first advent or appearance


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v. Syn. protect; shield; guard
(防护,辩护) make or keep safe from danger, attack, or harm


Spelling Word: defend
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a. Syn. fragile; vulnerable
(脆的,易损的,娇弱的) pleasing to the senses, especially in a subtle way; easily hurt; very subtle in difference


Spelling Word: delicate
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a. Syn. thick; compact
(密集的,浓厚的) thick; crowded closely together; compact


Spelling Word: dense
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n.
(描述,形容,描写) act of describing; sketch or account of anything in words


Spelling Word: description
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a. Syn. abandoned
(荒芜的,荒废的) remote from civilization; left desolate or empty; abandoned


Spelling Word: deserted
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n.
(营养学) study of nutrition as it relates to health


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n.
(稀释,淡化) process of making weaker or less concentrated; decrease in the equity position of a share of stock


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v. Syn. upset; interrupt
(使分裂,使陷于混乱,破坏) upset; throw into confusion or disorder


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