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redirect

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[,ri:di’rekt, -dai-] vt. 使改方向；重新寄送

adj. [律]再直接的
n. [律]再直接询问
vt. : to change the course or direction of

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redistribution

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[,ri:distri’bju:ʃən] n. 重新分配
Transitive verb.1 : to alter the distribution of : REALLOCATE
2 : to spread to other areas

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redundant

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[ri’dʌndənt] adj. 多余的，过剩的；[主英]被解雇的，失业的；冗长的，累赘的
Adj.1 a : exceeding what is necessary or normal : SUPERFLUOUS b : characterized by or containing an excess; specifically : using more words than necessary c : characterized by similarity or repetition a group of particularly redundant brick buildings d chiefly British : no longer needed for a job and hence laid off
2 : PROFUSE, LAVISH
3 : serving as a duplicate for preventing failure of an entire system (as a spacecraft) upon failure of a single component

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reenact

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[,ri:i’nækt, -e’n-] vt. 重新制定；再扮演；再制定
vt.1 : to enact (as a law) again
2 : to act or perform again
3 : to repeat the actions of (an earlier event or incident)

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reexamination

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[‘riːɪɡ,zæmɪ’neɪʃən] n. 再检查，再调查；重考
Prefix.1 : again : anew retell
2 : back : backward recall

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referent

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[‘refərənt] n. 指示物；指示对象

Noun. : one that refers or is referred to; especially : the thing that a symbol (as a word or sign) stands for

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reflective

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[ri’flektiv] adj. 反射的；反映的；沉思的
Adj.1 : capable of reflecting light, images, or sound waves
2 : marked by reflection : THOUGHTFUL, DELIBERATIVE
3 : of, relating to, or caused by reflection reflective glare
4 : REFLEXIVE 3
5 : reflecting something : INDICATIVE how fashion is reflective of society ?Glenda Bailey

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refractory

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[ri’fræktəri] adj. 难治的；难熔的；不听话的
n. 倔强的人；耐火物质
Adj.1 : resisting control or authority : STUBBORN, UNMANAGEABLE
2 a : resistant to treatment or cure a refractory lesion b : unresponsive to stimulus c : IMMUNE, INSUSCEPTIBLE after recovery they were refractory to infection
3 : difficult to fuse, corrode, or draw out; especially : capable of enduring high temperature

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refrain

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[,ri:’frein] vi. 节制，克制；避免；制止
n. 叠句，副歌；重复
Verb.transitive verb archaic : CURB, RESTRAIN
intransitive verb : to keep oneself from doing, feeling, or indulging in something and especially from following a passing impulse refrained from having dessert
n.: a regularly recurring phrase or verse especially at the end of each stanza or division of a poem or song : CHORUS; also : the musical setting of a refrain

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refrigerate

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[ri’fridʒəreit, ri:-] vt. 冷藏，冷冻；使冷却；使清凉

vt. : to make or keep cold or cool; specifically : to freeze or chill (as food) for preservation

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regale

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[ri’ɡeil, ri:-] vt. 盛情款待
vi. 享用；享受
n. 款待
Transitive verb
1 : to entertain sumptuously : feast with delicacies
2 : to give pleasure or amusement to regaled us with tall tales
intransitive verb : to feast oneself : FEED
Noun.1 : a sumptuous feast
2 : a choice piece especially of food

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regenerate

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[ri’dʒenəreit, ri:-] vt. 使再生；革新
vi. 再生；革新
adj. 再生的；革新的
Adj.1 : formed or created again
2 : spiritually reborn or converted
3 : restored to a better, higher, or more worthy state
intransitive verb
1 : to become formed again
2 : to become regenerate : REFORM
3 : to undergo regeneration
transitive verb
1 a : to subject to spiritual regeneration b : to change radically and for the better
2 a : to generate or produce anew; especially : to replace (a body part) by a new growth of tissue b : to produce again chemically sometimes in a physically changed form
3 : to restore to original strength or properties
Noun.: one that is regenerated: as a : an individual who is spiritually reborn b (1) : an organism that has undergone regeneration (2) : a regenerated body part

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regimental

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[,redʒi’mentəl] adj. 团的
n. 团；军服
Adj.1 : of or relating to a regiment
2 : AUTHORITATIVE, DICTATORIAL

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regressive

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[ri’ɡresiv] adj. 回归的；后退的；退化的
Adj.1 : tending to regress or produce regression
2 : being, characterized by, or developing in the course of an evolutionary process involving increasing simplification of bodily structure
3 : decreasing in rate as the base increases a regressive tax

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regretfully

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[rɪ’ɡrɛtfəli] adv. 懊悔地，遗憾地；抱歉地
Adv.1 : with regret
2 : it is to be regretted

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regulatory

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[‘reɡjulətəri] adj. 管理的；控制的；调整的
vt.1 a : to govern or direct according to rule b (1) : to bring under the control of law or constituted authority (2) : to make regulations for or concerning regulate the industries of a country
2 : to bring order, method, or uniformity to regulate one’s habits
3 : to fix or adjust the time, amount, degree, or rate of regulate the pressure of a tire

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rehabilitate

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[,ri:hə’biliteit] vt. 使康复；使恢复名誉；使恢复原状
vi. 复兴；复权；恢复正常生活
vt.1 a : to restore to a former capacity : REINSTATE b : to restore to good repute : reestablish the good name of
2 a : to restore to a former state (as of efficiency, good management, or solvency) rehabilitate slum areas b : to restore or bring to a condition of health or useful and constructive activity

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reigning

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[‘reiniŋ] adj. 统治的；在位的；本届的；起支配作用的
v. 统治；支配；盛行（reign的ing形式）
Intransitive verb.1 a : to possess or exercise sovereign power : RULE b : to hold office as chief of state although possessing little governing power in England the sovereign reigns but does not rule
2 : to exercise authority in the manner of a monarch
3 : to be predominant or prevalent chaos reigned in the classroom

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reimburse

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[,ri:im’bə:s] vt. 偿还；赔偿
vt.1 : to pay back to someone : REPAY reimburse travel expenses
2 : to make restoration or payment of an equivalent to reimburse him for his traveling expenses

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reinstate

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[,ri:in’steit] vt. 使恢复；使复原
vt.1 : to place again (as in possession or in a former position)
2 : to restore to a previous effective state

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reiterate

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[ri:’itəreit] vt. 重申；反复地做

vt. : to state or do over again or repeatedly sometimes with wearying effect

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rekindle

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[,ri:’kindl] vi. 重新点燃
vt. 重新点燃；再点火
Prefix.1 : again : anew retell
2 : back : backward recall

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relegate

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[‘reliɡeit] vt. 把降低到；归入；提交
vt.1 : to send into exile : BANISH
2 : ASSIGN: as a : to assign to a place of insignificance or of oblivion : put out of sight or mind b : to assign to an appropriate place or situation on the basis of classification or appraisal c : to submit to someone or something for appropriate action : DELEGATE d : to transfer (a sports team) to a lower ranking division

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relent

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[ri'lent] vi. 变温和，变宽厚；减弱；缓和
vt. 使变温和；减轻
v. 再借给（relend的过去分词）
Intransitive verb  
1 a : to become less severe, harsh, or strict usually from reasons of humanity  b : to cease resistance  : GIVE IN
2 : LET UP, SLACKEN
transitive verb  ,  obsolete   : SOFTEN, MOLLIFY
synonyms see YIELD
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relentless

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[ri’lentlis] adj. 无情的；残酷的；不间断的
Adj. : showing or promising no abatement of severity, intensity, strength, or pace : UNRELENTING relentless pressure a relentless campaign

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relevance

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[‘relivəns] n. 关联；适当；中肯
Noun.1 a : relation to the matter at hand b : practical and especially social applicability : PERTINENCE giving relevance to college courses
2 : the ability (as of an information retrieval system) to retrieve material that satisfies the needs of the user

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reliable

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[ri’laiəbl] adj. 可靠的；可信赖的
n. 可靠的人
Adj. : suitable or fit to be relied on : DEPENDABLE
2 : giving the same result on successive trials
Noun. : one that is reliable

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relieve

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[ri’li:v] vt. 解除，减轻；使不单调乏味；换…的班；解围；使放心
Transitive verb
1 a : to free from a burden : give aid or help to b : to set free from an obligation, condition, or restriction c : to ease of a burden, wrong, or oppression by judicial or legislative interposition
2 a : to bring about the removal or alleviation of : MITIGATE helps relieve stress b : ROB, DEPRIVE relieved us of our belongings
3 a : to release from a post, station, or duty b : to take the place of will relieve the starting pitcher
4 : to remove or lessen the monotony of a park relieves the urban landscape
5 a : to set off by contrast b : to raise in relief
6 : to discharge the bladder or bowels of (oneself)
intransitive verb
1 : to bring or give relief
2 : to stand out in relief
3 : to serve as a relief pitcher

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relieved

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[ri’li:vd] adj. 放心的
v. 减轻；解除（relieve的过去分词）
Adj. : experiencing or showing relief especially from anxiety or pent-up emotions

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religion

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[ri’lidʒən] n. 宗教；宗教信仰
Noun.1 a : the state of a religious a nun in her 20th year of religion b (1) : the service and worship of God or the supernatural (2) : commitment or devotion to religious faith or observance
2 : a personal set or institutionalized system of religious attitudes, beliefs, and practices
3 archaic : scrupulous conformity : CONSCIENTIOUSNESS
4 : a cause, principle, or system of beliefs held to with ardor and faith

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relinquish

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[ri’liŋkwiʃ] vt. 放弃；放手；让渡
vt.1 : to withdraw or retreat from : leave behind
2 : GIVE UP relinquish a title
3 a : to stop holding physically : RELEASE slowly relinquished his grip on the bar b : to give over possession or control of : YIELD few leaders willingly relinquish power

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relish

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[‘reliʃ] n. 滋味；风味；食欲；开胃小菜；含义
vt. 品味；喜爱；给…加佐料
vi. 有特定意味；味道可口
noun.1 : characteristic flavor; especially : pleasing or zestful flavor
2 : a quantity just sufficient to flavor or characterize : TRACE
3 a : enjoyment of or delight in something that satisfies one’s tastes, inclinations, or desires eat with great relish b : a strong liking : INCLINATION has little relish for sports
4 a : something adding a zestful flavor; especially : a condiment (as of pickles or green tomatoes) eaten with other food to add flavor b : APPETIZER, HORS D’OEUVRE
transitive verb
1 : to add relish to
2 : to be pleased or gratified by : ENJOY
3 : to eat or drink with pleasure
4 : to appreciate with taste and discernment
intransitive verb : to have a characteristic or pleasing taste

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reluctance

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[ri’lʌktəns] n. [电]磁阻；勉强；不情愿
Noun.1 : the quality or state of being reluctant
2 : the opposition offered in a magnetic circuit to magnetic flux; specifically : the ratio of the magnetic potential difference to the corresponding flux

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remarkable

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[ri’mɑ:kəbl] adj. 卓越的；非凡的；值得注意的
Adj.: worthy of being or likely to be noticed especially as being uncommon or extraordinary
synonyms see NOTICEABLE

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reminiscent

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[remɪ'nɪs(ə)nt] n. 回忆录作者；回忆者
adj. 怀旧的，回忆往事的；耽于回想的
Adj.1 : of the character of or relating to reminiscence
2 : marked by or given to reminiscence
3 : tending to remind  : SUGGESTIVE
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remiss

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[ri’mis] adj. 怠慢的；迟缓的；不小心的
Adj.1 : negligent in the performance of work or duty : CARELESS
2 : showing neglect or inattention : LAX
synonyms see NEGLIGENT

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remorse

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[ri’mɔ:s] n. 懊悔；同情
Noun.1 : a gnawing distress arising from a sense of guilt for past wrongs : SELF-REPROACH
2 obsolete : COMPASSION
synonyms see PENITENCE

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remorselessly

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[ri’mɔ:slisli] adv. 无悔意地；冷酷地
Adj.1 : having no remorse : MERCILESS
2 : RELENTLESS

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remote

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[ri’məut] adj. 遥远的；偏僻的；疏远的
n. 远程
Adj.1 : separated by an interval or space greater than usual an involucre remote from the flower
2 : far removed in space, time, or relation : DIVERGENT the remote past comments remote from the truth
3 : OUT-OF-THE-WAY, SECLUDED a remote cabin in the hills
4 : acting, acted on, or controlled indirectly or from a distance remote computer operation; also : relating to the acquisition of information about a distant object (as by radar or photography) without coming into physical contact with it remote sensing
5 : not arising from a primary or proximate action
6 : small in degree : SLIGHT a remote possibility hadn’t the remotest idea of what was going on
7 : distant in manner : ALOOF
Noun.1 : a radio or television program or a portion of a program originating outside the studio
2 : REMOTE CONTROL 2

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remoteness

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[ri’məutnis] n. 遥远；偏僻；细微；时间久远

Noun.: the quality or state of being remote

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remunerative

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[rɪ’mjuːn(ə)rətɪv] adj. 有利可图的；有报酬的；合算的
Adj.1 : serving to remunerate
2 : providing remuneration : PROFITABLE

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render

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[‘rendə] vt. 致使；提出；实施；着色；以…回报
vi. 给予补偿
n. 打底；交纳；粉刷
Transitive verb
1 a : to melt down render suet; also : to extract by melting render lard b : to treat so as to convert into industrial fats and oils or fertilizer
2 a : to transmit to another : DELIVER b : GIVE UP, YIELD c : to furnish for consideration, approval, or information: as (1) : to hand down (a legal judgment) (2) : to agree on and report (a verdict)
3 a : to give in return or retribution b (1) : GIVE BACK, RESTORE (2) : REFLECT, ECHO c : to give in acknowledgment of dependence or obligation : PAY d : to do (a service) for another
4 a (1) : to cause to be or become : MAKE enough rainfallTto render irrigation unnecessary ?P. E. James rendered him helpless (2) : IMPART b (1) : to reproduce or represent by artistic or verbal means : DEPICT (2) : to give a performance of (3) : to produce a copy or version of the documents are rendered in the original French (4) : to execute the motions of render a salute c : TRANSLATE
5 : to direct the execution of : ADMINISTER render justice
6 : to apply a coat of plaster or cement directly to
intransitive verb : to give recompense
Noun. : a return especially in goods or services due from a feudal tenant to his lord

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renegade

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[‘reniɡeid] n. 叛徒；变节者；脱党者
vi. 背叛；脱离
adj. 叛徒的；背弃的；脱离的
Noun.1 : a deserter from one faith, cause, or allegiance to another
2 : an individual who rejects lawful or conventional behavior
Intransitive verb. : to become a renegade
Adj.1 : having deserted a faith, cause, or religion for a hostile one
2 : having rejected tradition : UNCONVENTIONAL

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renewal

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[ri’nju:əl] n. 更新，恢复；复兴；补充；革新；续借；重申
Noun.1 : the act or process of renewing : REPETITION
2 : the quality or state of being renewed
3 : something (as a subscription to a magazine) renewed
4 : something used for renewing; specifically : an expenditure that betters existing fixed assets
5 : the rebuilding of a large area (as of a city) by a public authority

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renounce

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[ri’nauns] vt. 宣布放弃；与…断绝关系；垫牌
vi. [律]放弃权利；垫牌
n. 垫牌
Transitive verb
1 : to give up, refuse, or resign usually by formal declaration renounce his errors
2 : to refuse to follow, obey, or recognize any further : REPUDIATE renounce the authority of the church
intransitive verb
1 : to make a renunciation
2 : to fail to follow suit in a card game
synonyms see ABDICATE, ABJURE

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renown

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[ri'naun] n. 声誉；名望
vt. 使有声望
Noun.1 : a state of being widely acclaimed and highly honored  : FAME
2 obsolete   : REPORT, RUMOR
vt. : to give renown to
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renowned

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[ri’naund] adj. 著名的；有声望的
v. 使有声誉（renown的过去分词）
Adj. : having renown : CELEBRATED
synonyms see FAMOUS

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reparable

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[‘repərəbl] adj. 可修缮的；可补偿的；可挽回的

Adj.: capable of being repaired

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reparation

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[,repə’reiʃən] n. 赔偿；修理；赔款
Noun.1 a : a repairing or keeping in repair b plural : REPAIRS
2 a : the act of making amends, offering expiation, or giving satisfaction for a wrong or injury b : something done or given as amends or satisfaction
3 : the payment of damages : INDEMNIFICATION; specifically : compensation in money or materials payable by a defeated nation for damages to or expenditures sustained by another nation as a result of hostilities with the defeated nation ? usually used in plural

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repeal

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[ri’pi:l] vt. 废除；撤销；废止；放弃；否定
n. 废除；撤销
vt.1 : to rescind or annul by authoritative act; especially : to revoke or abrogate by legislative enactment
2 : ABANDON, RENOUNCE
3 obsolete : to summon to return : RECALL

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repel

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[ri’pel] vt. 击退；抵制；使厌恶；使不愉快
Transitive verb
1 a : to drive back : REPULSE b : to fight against : RESIST
2 : TURN AWAY, REJECT repelled the insinuation
3 a : to drive away : DISCOURAGE foul words and frowns must not repel a lover ?Shakespeare b : to be incapable of adhering to, mixing with, taking up, or holding c : to force away or apart or tend to do so by mutual action at a distance
4 : to cause aversion in : DISGUST
intransitive verb : to cause aversion

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repellent

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[ri’pelənt] adj. 排斥的；防水的；弹回的；令人讨厌的
n. 防护剂；防水布；排斥力
Adj.1 : serving or tending to drive away or ward off ? often used in combination a mosquito-repellent spray
2 : arousing aversion or disgust : REPULSIVE
Noun. : something that repels; especially : a substance that repels insects

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repertoire

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[‘repətwɑ:] n. 全部节目；计算机指令系统；（美）某人或机器的全部技能
Noun.1 a : a list or supply of dramas, operas, pieces, or parts that a company or person is prepared to perform b : a supply of skills, devices, or expedients part of the repertoire of a quarterback; broadly : AMOUNT, SUPPLY an endless repertoire of summer clothes c : a list or supply of capabilities the instruction repertoire of a computer
2 a : the complete list or supply of dramas, operas, or musical works available for performance our modern orchestral repertoire b : the complete list or supply of skills, devices, or ingredients used in a particular field, occupation, or practice the repertoire of literary criticism

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repetition

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[,repi’tiʃən] n. 重复；背诵；副本
Noun.1 a : the act or an instance of repeating or being repeated b : a motion or exercise (as a push-up) that is repeated and usually counted
2 : MENTION, RECITAL

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repetitious

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[,repi’tiʃəs] adj. 重复的；唠唠叨叨的

Adj. : characterized or marked by repetition; especially : tediously repeating

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repetitive

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[ri’petətiv] adj. 重复的
Adj.1 : REPETITIOUS
2 : containing repetition

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replenish

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[ri’pleniʃ] vt. 补充，再装满；把…装满；给…添加燃料
Transitive verb
1 a : to fill with persons or animals : STOCK b archaic : to supply fully : PERFECT c : to fill with inspiration or power : NOURISH
2 a : to fill or build up again replenished his glass b : to make good : REPLACE
intransitive verb : to become full : fill up again

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replete

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[ri'pli:t] adj. 充满的；装满的
n. 贮蜜蚁
Adj.1 : fully or abundantly provided or filled  *a book replete withTdelicious details ?William Safire*
2 a : abundantly fed  b : FAT, STOUT
3 : COMPLETE
synonyms see FULL
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replicate

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[‘replikit, ‘replikeit] vt. 复制；折叠
vi. 重复；折转
adj. 复制的；折叠的
n. 复制品；八音阶间隔的反覆音
Transitive verb : DUPLICATE, REPEAT replicate a statistical experiment replicated his mentor’s writing style
intransitive verb : to undergo replication : produce a replica of itself virus particles replicating in cells
Adj. : MANIFOLD, REPEATED
Noun. : one of several identical experiments, procedures, or samples

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reportorial

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[,repə’tɔ:riəl] adj. 记者的；报告的
Noun.: one that reports: as a : a person who makes authorized statements of law decisions or legislative proceedings b : a person who makes a shorthand record of a speech or proceeding c (1) : a person employed by a newspaper, magazine, or television company to gather and report news (2) : a person who broadcasts news

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reprehensible

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[,repri’hensəbl] adj. 应斥责的；应该谴责的

Adj. : worthy of or deserving reprehension : CULPABLE

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represent

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[,repri’zent] vt. 代表；表现；描绘；回忆；再赠送
vi. 代表；提出异议
Transitive verb
1 : to bring clearly before the mind : PRESENT a book which represents the character of early America
2 : to serve as a sign or symbol of the flag represents our country
3 : to portray or exhibit in art : DEPICT
4 : to serve as the counterpart or image of : TYPIFY a movie hero who represents the ideals of the culture
5 a : to produce on the stage b : to act the part or role of
6 a (1) : to take the place of in some respect (2) : to act in the place of or for usually by legal right (3) : to manage the legal and business affairs of athletes represented by top lawyers and agents b : to serve especially in a legislative body by delegated authority usually resulting from election
7 : to describe as having a specified character or quality represents himself as a friend
8 a : to give one’s impression and judgment of : state in a manner intended to affect action or judgment b : to point out in protest or remonstrance
9 : to serve as a specimen, example, or instance of
10 a : to form an image or representation of in the mind b (1) : to apprehend (an object) by means of an idea (2) : to recall in memory
11 : to correspond to in essence : CONSTITUTE
intransitive verb
1 : to make representations against something : PROTEST
2 slang : to perform a task or duty admirably : serve as an outstanding example

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repress

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[ri’pres] vt. 抑制；镇压（叛乱等）；约束
vi. 抑制；镇压
Transitive verb
1 a : to check by or as if by pressure : CURB injustice was repressed b : to put down by force : SUBDUE repress a disturbance
2 a : to hold in by self-control repressed a laugh b : to prevent the natural or normal expression, activity, or development of repressed her anger
3 : to exclude from consciousness repressed the memory of abuse
4 : to inactivate (a gene or formation of a gene product) by allosteric combination at a DNA binding site
intransitive verb : to take repressive action

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repressive

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[ri’presiv] adj. 镇压的；压抑的；抑制的
Adj.: having power or tending to repress : causing or intended to cause repression repressive measures repressive taxation repressive policy

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reprimand

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[‘reprimɑ:nd, repri’m-, -mænd, -‘mænd] n. 谴责；训斥；申诉
vt. 谴责；训斥；责难
Noun. : a severe or formal reproof
vt.: to reprove sharply or censure formally usually from a position of authority
synonyms see REPROVE

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reprisal

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[ri’praizəl] n. 报复（行为）；报复性劫掠
Noun.1 a : the act or practice in international law of resorting to force short of war in retaliation for damage or loss suffered b : an instance of such action
2 obsolete : PRIZE
3 : the regaining of something (as by recapture)
4 : something (as a sum of money) given or paid in restitution ? usually used in plural
5 : a retaliatory act

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reproach

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[ri’prəutʃ] n. 责备；耻辱
vt. 责备；申斥
Noun.1 : an expression of rebuke or disapproval
2 : the act or action of reproaching or disapproving was beyond reproach
3 a : a cause or occasion of blame, discredit, or disgrace b : DISCREDIT, DISGRACE
4 obsolete : one subjected to censure or scorn
vt.1 : to express disappointment in or displeasure with (a person) for conduct that is blameworthy or in need of amendment
2 : to make (something) a matter of reproach
3 : to bring into discredit
synonyms see REPROVE

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repudiate

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[ri’pju:dieit] vt. 拒绝；否定；批判；与…断绝关系；拒付
vt.1 : to divorce or separate formally from (a woman)
2 : to refuse to have anything to do with : DISOWN
3 a : to refuse to accept; especially : to reject as unauthorized or as having no binding force repudiate a contract b : to reject as untrue or unjust repudiate a charge
4 : to refuse to acknowledge or pay repudiate a debt
synonyms see DECLINE

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repudiation

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[ri,pju:di’eiʃən] n. 否认，拒绝；抛弃，断绝关系
Noun. : the act of repudiating : the state of being repudiated; especially : the refusal of public authorities to acknowledge or pay a debt

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repugnance

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[ri’pʌɡnəns] n. 反感；厌恶；不一致，抵触
Noun.1 a : the quality or fact of being contradictory or inconsistent b : an instance of such contradiction or inconsistency
2 : strong dislike, distaste, or antagonism

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repugnant

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[ri’pʌɡnənt] adj. 讨厌的；矛盾的；敌对的
Adj.1 : INCOMPATIBLE, INCONSISTENT
2 archaic : HOSTILE
3 : exciting distaste or aversion repugnant language a morally repugnant practice

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repulse

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[ri’pʌls] vt. 拒绝；驱逐；憎恶
n. 拒绝；击退
vt.1 : to drive or beat back : REPEL
2 : to repel by discourtesy, coldness, or denial
3 : to cause repulsion in
Noun.1 : REBUFF, REJECTION
2 : the action of repelling an attacker : the fact of being repelled

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repute

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[ri’pju:t] n. 名誉；声望
vt. 名誉；认为；把…称为
vt.: BELIEVE, CONSIDER
Noun.1 : the character or status commonly ascribed to one : REPUTATION
2 : the state of being favorably known, spoken of, or esteemed

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requisite

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[‘rekwizit] adj. 必备的，必不可少的；需要的
n. 必需品
Adj. : ESSENTIAL, NECESSARY

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rescind

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[ri’sind] vi. 解除；废除；撤回
vt.1 : to take away : REMOVE
2 a : TAKE BACK, CANCEL refused to rescind the order b : to abrogate (a contract) and restore the parties to the positions they would have occupied had there been no contract
3 : to make void (as an act) by action of the enacting authority or a superior authority : REPEAL

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rescue

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[‘reskju:] vt. 营救；援救

n. 营救；援救；解救
vt. : to free from confinement, danger, or evil : SAVE, DELIVER: as a : to take (as a prisoner) forcibly from custody b : to recover (as a prize) by force c : to deliver (as a place under siege) by armed force

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resemble

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[ri’zembl] vt. 类似，像
vt.1 : to be like or similar to he resembles his father
2 archaic : to represent as like

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resent

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[ri’zent] vt. 怨恨；愤恨；厌恶

vt. : to feel or express annoyance or ill will at resented the implication

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resentful

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[ri’zentful] adj. 充满忿恨的；厌恶的
Adj.1 : full of resentment : inclined to resent felt resentful of her success
2 : caused or marked by resentment resentful anger

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reside

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[ri’zaid] vt. 住，居住；属于
Intransitive verb.1 a : to be in residence as the incumbent of a benefice or office b : to dwell permanently or continuously : occupy a place as one’s legal domicile
2 a : to be present as an element or quality b : to be vested as a right

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residential

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[,rezi’denʃəl] adj. 住宅的；与居住有关的
Adj.1 a : used as a residence or by residents b : providing living accommodations for students a residential prep school
2 : restricted to or occupied by residences a residential neighborhood
3 : of or relating to residence or residences
4 : provided to patients residing in a facility residential drug treatment; also : being a facility providing such treatment a residential treatment center

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residual

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[ri’zidjuəl, -dʒu-] n. 剩余；残渣
adj. 剩余的；残留的
Noun.1 : REMAINDER, RESIDUUM: as a : the difference between results obtained by observation and by computation from a formula or between the mean of several observations and any one of them b : a residual product or substance c : an internal aftereffect of experience or activity that influences later behavior; especially : a disability remaining from a disease or operation
2 : a payment (as to an actor or writer) for each rerun after an initial showing (as of a TV show)
Adj.1 : of, relating to, or constituting a residue
2 : leaving a residue that remains effective for some time a residual pesticide

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resign

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[ri’zain] vt. 辞职；放弃；委托；使听从
vi. 辞职
n. 辞去职务
Transitive verb
1 : RELEGATE, CONSIGN; especially : to give (oneself) over without resistance resigned herself to her fate
2 : to give up deliberately; especially : to renounce (as a right or position) by a formal act
intransitive verb
1 : to give up one’s office or position : QUIT
2 : to accept something as inevitable : SUBMIT
synonyms see RELINQUISH, ABDICATE

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resignation

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[,reziɡ’neiʃən] n. 辞职；放弃；辞职书；顺从
Noun.1 a : an act or instance of resigning something : SURRENDER b : a formal notification of resigning
2 : the quality or state of being resigned : SUBMISSIVENESS

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resilient

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[ri’ziliənt, -jənt] adj. 弹回的，有弹力的
Adj.: characterized or marked by resilience: as a : capable of withstanding shock without permanent deformation or rupture b : tending to recover from or adjust easily to misfortune or change
synonyms see ELASTIC

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resonant

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[‘rezənənt] adj. 洪亮的，共振的；共鸣的
Adj.1 : continuing to sound : ECHOING
2 a : capable of inducing resonance b : relating to or exhibiting resonance
3 a : intensified and enriched by or as if by resonance a resonant voice b : marked by grandiloquence

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resort

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[ri’zɔ:t] n. 凭借，手段；度假胜地；常去之地
vi. 求助，诉诸；常去；采取某手段或方法
Noun.1 a : one that affords aid or refuge : RESOURCE went to them as a last resort b : RECOURSE 1a have resort to outside help
2 a : frequent, habitual, or general visiting a place of popular resort b : persons who frequent a place : THRONG c (1) : a frequently visited place : HAUNT (2) : a place providing recreation and entertainment especially to vacationers
synonyms see RESOURCE
Intransitive verb.1 : to go especially frequently or habitually : REPAIR
2 : to have recourse resort to force

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respect

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[ri’spekt] n. 尊敬，尊重；方面；敬意
vt. 尊敬，尊重；遵守
Noun.1 : a relation or reference to a particular thing or situation remarks having respect to an earlier plan
2 : an act of giving particular attention : CONSIDERATION
3 a : high or special regard : ESTEEM b : the quality or state of being esteemed c plural : expressions of respect or deference paid our respects
4 : PARTICULAR, DETAIL a good plan in some respects
vt.1 a : to consider worthy of high regard : ESTEEM b : to refrain from interfering with please respect their privacy
2 : to have reference to : CONCERN
synonyms see REGARD

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respiratory

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[‘respərətəri, ri’spaiə-] adj. 呼吸的
Adj. : of or relating to respiration respiratory function : serving for or functioning in respiration respiratory organs respiratory nerves

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respite

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[‘respait, -pit, ri’spait] n. 缓解；暂缓；暂时的休息；缓期执行
vt. 使缓解；使暂缓；使延期；缓期执行
Noun.1 : a period of temporary delay
2 : an interval of rest or relief
vt.1 : to grant a respite to
2 : PUT OFF, DELAY
Adj.: providing or being temporary care in relief of a primary caregiver respite care a respite worker

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responsive

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[ri’spɔnsiv] adj. 响应的；应答的；回答的
Adj.1 : giving response : constituting a response : ANSWERING a responsive glance responsive aggression
2 : quick to respond or react appropriately or sympathetically : SENSITIVE
3 : using responses a responsive liturgy

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restatement

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[ri:’steitmənt] n. 重述；再次声明
Noun.1 : something that is restated
2 : the act of restating

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restitution

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[,resti’tju:ʃən] n. 恢复；赔偿；归还
Noun.1 : an act of restoring or a condition of being restored: as a : a restoration of something to its rightful owner b : a making good of or giving an equivalent for some injury
2 : a legal action serving to cause restoration of a previous state

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restive

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[‘restiv] adj. 倔强的；难驾御的；不安宁的
Adj.1 : stubbornly resisting control : BALKY
2 : marked by impatience or uneasiness : FIDGETY
synonyms see CONTRARY

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restoration

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[,restə’reiʃən] n. 恢复；复位；王政复辟；归还
Noun.1 : an act of restoring or the condition of being restored: as a : a bringing back to a former position or condition : REINSTATEMENT the restoration of peace b : RESTITUTION c : a restoring to an unimpaired or improved condition the restoration of a painting d : the replacing of missing teeth or crowns
2 : something that is restored; especially : a representation or reconstruction of the original form (as of a fossil or a building)
3 capitalized a : the reestablishing of the monarchy in England in 1660 under Charles II b : the period in English history usually held to coincide with the reign of Charles II but sometimes to extend through the reign of James II

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restore

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[ri’stɔ:] vt. 恢复；修复；归还
vi. 恢复；还原
vt.1 : GIVE BACK, RETURN
2 : to put or bring back into existence or use
3 : to bring back to or put back into a former or original state : RENEW
4 : to put again in possession of something
synonyms see RENEW

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restrict

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[ri’strikt] vt. 限制；约束；限定
vt.1 : to confine within bounds : RESTRAIN
2 : to place under restrictions as to use or distribution
synonyms see LIMIT

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resume

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[ri’zju:m, -‘zu:m] n. 履历；个人简历；摘要
vt. 重新开始；重新获得
vi. 再开始
Transitive verb
1 : to assume or take again : REOCCUPY resumed his seat by the fire ?Thomas Hardy
2 : to return to or begin again after interruption resumed her work
3 : to take back to oneself
4 : to pick up again
5 : REITERATE, SUMMARIZE
intransitive verb : to begin again something interrupted
Noun.1 : SUMMARY
2 : CURRICULUM VITAE
3 : a set of accomplishments a musical rsum**

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resurge

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[ri’sə:dʒ, ri:-] vi. 复活；再起

Intransitive verb.: to undergo a resurgence

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resurrect

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[,rezə’rekt] vt. 使复活；复兴；挖出
vi. 复活
vt.1 : to raise from the dead
2 : to bring to view, attention, or use again

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resuscitate

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[ri’sʌsiteit] vt. 使复苏；使复兴
vi. 恢复；复兴
Transitive verb : to revive from apparent death or from unconsciousness; also : REVITALIZE
intransitive verb : COME TO, REVIVE

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retain

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[ri’tein] vt. 保持；雇；记住
vt.1 a : to keep in possession or use b : to keep in one’s pay or service; specifically : to employ by paying a retainer c : to keep in mind or memory : REMEMBER
2 : to hold secure or intact
synonyms see KEEP

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retaliate

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[ri’tælieit] vi. 报复；回敬
vt. 报复
Transitive verb : to repay (as an injury) in kind
intransitive verb : to return like for like; especially : to get revenge
synonyms see RECIPROCATE

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retentive

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[ri’tentiv] adj. 保持的；记性好的
Adj. : having the power, property, or capacity of retaining soils retentive of moisture; especially : retaining knowledge easily a retentive memory

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reticent

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[‘retisənt] adj. 沉默的；有保留的；谨慎的
Adj.1 : inclined to be silent or uncommunicative in speech : RESERVED
2 : restrained in expression, presentation, or appearance the room has an aspect of reticent dignity ?A. N. Whitehead
3 : RELUCTANT
synonyms see SILENT

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retire

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[ri’taiə] vi. 退休；撤退；退却
vt. 退休；离开；收回
n. 退休；退隐；退兵信号
Intransitive verb
1 : to withdraw from action or danger : RETREAT
2 : to withdraw especially for privacy retired to her room
3 : to move back : RECEDE
4 : to withdraw from one’s position or occupation : conclude one’s working or professional career
5 : to go to bed
transitive verb
1 : WITHDRAW: as a : to march (a military force) away from the enemy b : to withdraw from circulation or from the market : RECALL retire a bond c : to withdraw from usual use or service
2 : to cause to retire from one’s position or occupation
3 a : to put out (a batter or batsman) in baseball or cricket b : to cause (a side) to end a turn at bat in baseball
4 : to win permanent possession of (as a trophy)
5 : to pay in full : SETTLE retire a debt

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retract

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[ri'trækt] vt. 缩回；缩进；取消
vi. 缩回；缩进；撤消
n. 收缩核
Transitive verb  
1 : to draw back or in  *cats retract their claws*
2 a : TAKE BACK, WITHDRAW  *retract a confession*  b : DISAVOW
intransitive verb  
1 : to draw or pull back
2 : to recant or disavow something
synonyms see ABJURE, RECEDE
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retribution

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[,retri’bju:ʃən] n. 报应；惩罚；报答；报偿
Noun.1 : RECOMPENSE, REWARD
2 : the dispensing or receiving of reward or punishment especially in the hereafter
3 : something given or exacted in recompense; especially : PUNISHMENT

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retrieve

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[ri’tri:v] vt. 检索；恢复；重新得到
vi. 找回猎物
n. 检索；恢复，取回
Transitive verb
1 : to locate and bring in (killed or wounded game)
2 : to call to mind again
3 : to get back again : REGAIN
4 a : RESCUE, SALVAGE b : to return (as a ball or shuttlecock that is difficult to reach) successfully
5 : RESTORE, REVIVE his writing retrieves the past
6 : to remedy the evil consequences of : CORRECT
7 : to get and bring back; especially : to recover (as information) from storage
intransitive verb : to bring in game a dog that retrieves well; also : to bring back an object thrown by a person
Noun.1 : RETRIEVAL
2 : the successful return of a ball that is difficult to reach or control (as in tennis)

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retrospect

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[‘retrəuspekt] n. 回顾，追溯
vi. 回顾，追溯；回想
vt. 回顾；追忆
Noun.1 archaic : reference to or regard of a precedent or authority
2 : a review of or meditation on past events
Adj. : RETROSPECTIVE
intransitive verb
1 : to engage in retrospection
2 : to refer back : REFLECT
transitive verb : to go back over in thought

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retrospective

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[,retrəu’spektiv] adj. 回顾的；怀旧的；可追溯的
n. 回顾展
Adj.1 a (1) : of, relating to, or given to retrospection (2) : based on memory a retrospective report b : being a retrospective a retrospective exhibition
2 : affecting things past : RETROACTIVE retrospective laws
3 : relating to or being a study (as of a disease) that starts with the present condition of a population of individuals and collects data about their past history to explain their present condition
Noun. : a generally comprehensive exhibition, compilation, or performance of the work of an artist over a span of years; broadly : REVIEW 7a a retrospective of 20th century haute couture

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return

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[ri’tə:n] vt. 返回；报答
vi. 返回；报答
n. 返回；归还；回球
adj. 报答的；回程的；返回的
Intransitive verb
1 a : to go back or come back again return home b : to go back in thought, practice, or condition : REVERT soon returned to her old habit
2 : to pass back to an earlier possessor
3 : REPLY, RETORT
transitive verb
1 a : to give (as an official account) to a superior b British : to elect (a candidate) as attested by official report or returns c : to bring back (as a writ or verdict) to an office or tribunal
2 a : to bring, send, or put back to a former or proper place return the gun to its holster b : to restore to a former or to a normal state
3 a : to send back : VISIT ? usually used with on or upon b obsolete : RETORT
4 : to bring in (as profit) : YIELD
5 a : to give or perform in return : REPAY return a compliment; also : to respond to in kind returned his calls b : to give back to the owner c : REFLECT return an echo
6 : to cause (as a wall) to continue in a different direction (as at a right angle)
7 : to lead (a specified suit or specified card of a suit) in response to a partner’s earlier lead
8 a : to hit back (a ball or shuttlecock) b : to run with (a football) after a change of possession (as by a punt or a fumble)
synonyms see RECIPROCATE
Noun.1 a : the act of coming back to or from a place or condition b : a regular or frequent returning : RECURRENCE
2 a (1) : the delivery of a legal order (as a writ) to the proper officer or court (2) : an endorsed certificate stating an official’s action in the execution of such an order (3) : the sending back of a commission with the certificate of the commissioners b : an account or formal report c (1) : a report of the results of balloting ? usually used in plural election returns (2) : an official declaration of the election of a candidate (3) chiefly British : ELECTION d (1) : a formal statement on a required legal form showing taxable income, allowable deductions and exemptions, and the computation of the tax due (2) : a list of taxable property
3 a : the continuation usually at a right angle of the face or of a member of a building or of a molding or group of moldings b : a means for conveying something (as water) back to its starting point
4 a : a quantity of goods, consignment, or cargo coming back in exchange for goods sent out as a mercantile venture b : the value of or profit from such venture c (1) : the profit from labor, investment, or business : YIELD (2) plural : RESULTS d : the rate of profit in a process of production per unit of cost
5 a : the act of returning something to a former place, condition, or ownership : RESTITUTION the return of stolen goods b : something returned; especially plural : unsold publications returned to the publisher for cash or credit
6 a : something given in repayment or reciprocation a return on their years of hard work b : ANSWER, RETORT
7 : an answering play: as a : a lead in a suit previously led by one’s partner in a card game b : the action or an instance of returning a ball (as in football or tennis)
8 chiefly British : ROUND-TRIP
Adj.1 a : having or formed by a change of direction a return facade b : doubled on itself a return flue
2 a : played, delivered, or given in return return fire from the enemy b : taking place for the second time a return meeting for the two champions
3 : used or taken on returning the return road
4 : returning or permitting return a return valve
5 : of, relating to, or causing a return to a place or condition use the prestamped return envelope

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reveal

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[ri’vi:l] vt. 显示；透露；揭露；泄露
n. 揭露；暴露；门侧，窗侧
vt.1 : to make known through divine inspiration
2 : to make (something secret or hidden) publicly or generally known reveal a secret
3 : to open up to view : DISPLAY the uncurtained window revealed a cluttered room
Noun.: the side of an opening (as for a window) between a frame and the outer surface of a wall; also : JAMB

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revelation

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[,revə’leiʃən] n. 启示；揭露；出乎意料的事；被揭露的真相
Noun.1 a : an act of revealing or communicating divine truth b : something that is revealed by God to humans
2 a : an act of revealing to view or making known b : something that is revealed; especially : an enlightening or astonishing disclosure shocking revelations c : a pleasant often enlightening surprise her talent was a revelation
3 capitalized : an apocalyptic writing addressed to early Christians of Asia Minor and included as a book in the New Testament ? called also Apocalypse ? see BIBLE table

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reverberate

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[ri'və:bəreit] vt. 使回响；使反射；使弹回
vi. 回响；反响；弹回；不断发生后效
adj. 回响的；反射的
Transitive verb  
1 : REFLECT
2 : REPEL
3 : ECHO
intransitive verb  
1 a : to become driven back  b : to become reflected
2 : to continue in or as if in a series of echoes  : RESOUND  *an historic event that still reverberates today*
Adj.: REVERBERANT
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revere

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[ri’viə] vt. 敬畏；尊敬；崇敬
vt. : to show devoted deferential honor to : regard as worthy of great honor revere the aged revere tradition
synonyms REVERE, REVERENCE, VENERATE, WORSHIP, ADORE mean to honor and admire profoundly and respectfully. REVERE stresses deference and tenderness of feeling a professor revered by her students. REVERENCE presupposes an intrinsic merit and inviolability in the one honored and a similar depth of feeling in the one honoring reverenced the academy’s code of honor. VENERATE implies a holding as holy or sacrosanct because of character, association, or age heroes still venerated. WORSHIP implies homage usually expressed in words or ceremony worships their memory. ADORE implies love and stresses the notion of an individual and personal attachment we adored our doctor.
Noun.: REVERS

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reverential

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[revə’renʃ(ə)l] adj. 虔诚的；表示尊敬的；可尊敬的
Adj.1 : expressing or having a quality of reverence reverential awe
2 : inspiring reverence

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reverse

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[ri’və:s] n. 背面；相反；倒退；失败
vt. 颠倒；倒转
adj. 反面的；颠倒的；[篮球]反身的
vi. 倒退；[桥牌]逆叫
Adj.1 a : opposite or contrary to a previous or normal condition reverse order b (1) : having the back presented to the observer or opponent (2) : made with one’s back to the basketball net a reverse layup
2 : coming from the rear of a military force
3 : acting, operating, or arranged in a manner contrary to the usual
4 : effecting reverse movement reverse gear
5 : so made that the part which normally prints in color appears white against a colored background
transitive verb
1 a : to turn completely about in position or direction b : to turn upside down : INVERT c : to cause to take an opposite point of view reversed herself on the issue
2 : NEGATE, UNDO: as a : to overthrow, set aside, or make void (a legal decision) by a contrary decision b : to change to the contrary reverse a policy c : to undo or negate the effect of (as a condition or surgical operation) had his vasectomy reversed
3 : to cause to go in the opposite direction; especially : to cause (as an engine) to perform its action in the opposite direction
intransitive verb
1 : to turn or move in the opposite direction the count’s waltzingTconsistedTof reversing at top speed ?Agatha Christie
2 : to put a mechanism (as an engine) in reverse
Noun.1 : something directly contrary to something else : OPPOSITE
2 : an act or instance of reversing; especially : DEFEAT, SETBACK suffered financial reverses
3 : the back part of something; especially : the side of a coin or currency note that is opposite the obverse
4 a (1) : a gear that reverses something; also : the whole mechanism brought into play when such a gear is used (2) : movement in reverse b : an offensive play in football in which a back moving in one direction gives the ball to a player moving in the opposite direction

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reversible

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[ri’və:səbl] adj. 可逆的；可撤消的；可反转的
n. 双面布料
Adj.: capable of being reversed or of reversing: as a : capable of going through a series of actions (as changes) either backward or forward a reversible chemical reaction b : having two finished usable sides reversible fabric c : wearable with either side out a reversible coat
Noun.: a reversible cloth or article of clothing

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revert

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[ri’və:t, ‘ri:və:t] vi. 回复；重提；返祖遗传；归还
vt. 使回复原状
n. 恢复原状者
Intransitive verb. 1 : to come or go back (as to a former condition, period, or subject)
2 : to return to the proprietor or his or her heirs at the end of a reversion
3 : to return to an ancestral type

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revile

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[ri’vail] vt. 辱骂；斥责
vi. 辱骂；谩骂
Transitive verb : to subject to verbal abuse : VITUPERATE
intransitive verb : to use abusive language : RAIL
synonyms see SCOLD

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revise

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[ri’vaiz, ‘ri:vaiz] vt. 修正；复习；校订
vi. 修订；校订；复习功课
n. 修订；校订
Noun.1 : an act of revising : REVISION
2 : a printing proof that incorporates changes marked in a previous proof
transitive verb
1 a : to look over again in order to correct or improve revise a manuscript b British : to study again : REVIEW
2 a : to make a new, amended, improved, or up-to-date version of revise a dictionary b : to provide with a new taxonomic arrangement revising the alpine ferns
intransitive verb , British : REVIEW 1
synonyms see CORRECT

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revitalize

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[,ri:’vaitəlaiz] vt. 使…复活；使…复兴；使…恢复生气

vt.: to give new life or vigor to

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revival

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[ri’vaivəl] n. 复兴；复活；苏醒；恢复精神；再生效
Noun.1 : an act or instance of reviving : the state of being revived: as a : renewed attention to or interest in something b : a new presentation or publication of something old c (1) : a period of renewed religious interest (2) : an often highly emotional evangelistic meeting or series of meetings
2 : restoration of force, validity, or effect (as to a contract)

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revoke

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[ri’vəuk] vt. 撤回，取消；废除
vi. 有牌不跟
n. 有牌不跟
Transitive verb
1 : to annul by recalling or taking back : RESCIND revoke a will
2 : to bring or call back
intransitive verb : to fail to follow suit when able in a card game in violation of the rules
Noun.: an act or instance of revoking in a card game

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reward

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[ri’wɔ:d] n. 报酬；报答；酬谢
vt. 奖励；奖赏
vt.1 : to give a reward to or for
2 : RECOMPENSE
Noun.1 : something that is given in return for good or evil done or received or that is offered or given for some service or attainment the police offered a reward for his capture
2 : a stimulus administered to an organism following a correct or desired response that increases the probability of occurrence of the response

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rhapsodic

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[ræp’sɒdɪk] adj. 狂想曲的；狂热的
Adj.1 : extravagantly emotional : RAPTUROUS
2 : resembling or characteristic of a rhapsody

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rhetoric

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[‘retərik] n. 修辞，修辞学；华丽的词藻
adj. 花言巧语的
Noun.1 : the art of speaking or writing effectively: as a : the study of principles and rules of composition formulated by critics of ancient times b : the study of writing or speaking as a means of communication or persuasion
2 a : skill in the effective use of speech b : a type or mode of language or speech; also : insincere or grandiloquent language
3 : verbal communication : DISCOURSE

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rhetorical

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[ri’tɔrikəl, -‘tɔ:-] adj. 修辞的；修辞学的；夸张的
Adj.1 a : of, relating to, or concerned with rhetoric b : employed for rhetorical effect; especially : asked merely for effect with no answer expected a rhetorical question
2 a : given to rhetoric : GRANDILOQUENT b : VERBAL

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rhythmic

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[‘riðmik, ‘riθ-] adj. 有节奏的（等于rhythmical）；间歇的；合拍的
n. 韵律论（等于rhythmics）
Adj.1 : marked by or moving in pronounced rhythm
2 : of, relating to, or involving rhythm

132
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ribaldry

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[‘ribəldri, ‘rai-] n. 猥亵的话；粗俗下流的言语
Noun.1 : a ribald quality or element
2 a : ribald language or humor b : an instance of ribald language or humor

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ridge

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[ridʒ] n. 山脊；山脉；屋脊
vt. 使成脊状；作垄
vi. 成脊状
Noun.1 : an elevated body part or structure
2 a : a range of hills or mountains b : an elongate elevation on an ocean bottom
3 : an elongate crest or a linear series of crests
4 : a raised strip (as of plowed ground)
5 : the line of intersection at the top between the opposite slopes or sides of a roof
transitive verb : to form into a ridge
intransitive verb : to extend in ridges

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ridicule

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[‘ridikju:l] vt. 嘲笑；嘲弄；愚弄
n. 嘲笑；笑柄；愚弄
Noun.: the act of ridiculing : DERISION, MOCKERY
vt. : to make fun of

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ridiculous

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[ri’dikjuləs] adj. 可笑的；荒谬的
Adj. : arousing or deserving ridicule : ABSURD, PREPOSTEROUS
synonyms see LAUGHABLE

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rift

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[rift] n. 裂缝；不和；裂口
vt. 使断裂；使分开
vi. 裂开
Noun.1 a : FISSURE, CREVASSE  b : FAULT 5
2 : a clear space or interval
3 : BREACH, ESTRANGEMENT
intransitive verb   : to burst open
transitive verb  
1 : CLEAVE, DIVIDE  *hills were rifted by the earthquake*
2 : PENETRATE
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righteousness

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[‘raitʃəsnis] n. 正义；正直；公正；正当
Noun.1 : the quality or state of being righteous : conformity to the divine or the moral law : RECTITUDE, UPRIGHTNESS walking before thee in holiness and righteousness all our days?Book of Com. Prayer belief that righteousness lies on the side of T property?H.L.Matthews
2 obsolete : a righteous act, deed, or quality : righteous conduct all our righteousnesses are as filthy rags?Isa 64 : 6 (Authorized Version)
3 : the quality or state of being rightful or just the righteousness of one’s claim
4 : the state of acceptance with God : a right relationship to God : JUSTIFICATION

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rigid

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[‘ridʒid] adj. 严格的；僵硬的，死板的；坚硬的；精确的
Adj.1 a : deficient in or devoid of flexibility rigid price controls a rigid bar of metal b : appearing stiff and unyielding his face rigid with pain
2 a : inflexibly set in opinion b : strictly observed adheres to a rigid schedule
3 : firmly inflexible rather than lax or indulgent a rigid disciplinarian
4 : precise and accurate in procedure rigid control of the manufacturing process
5 of an airship : having the outer shape maintained by a fixed framework

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rigidity

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[ri’dʒidəti] n. 硬度，刚性；严格，刻板；僵化；坚硬
Noun.1 : the quality or state of being rigid
2 : one that is rigid (as in form or conduct)

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rigorous

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[‘riɡərəs] adj. 严格的，严厉的；严密的；严酷的
Adj.1 : manifesting, exercising, or favoring rigor : very strict
2 a : marked by extremes of temperature or climate b : HARSH, SEVERE
3 : scrupulously accurate : PRECISE
synonyms see RIGID

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rip

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[rip] vt. 撕；锯
vi. 裂开，被撕裂
n. 裂口，裂缝
Transitive verb
1 a : to tear or split apart or open b : to saw or split (wood) with the grain
2 : to slash or slit with or as if with a sharp blade
3 : to hit sharply ripped a double to left field
4 : to utter violently : spit out ripped out an oath
5 : CRITICIZE, DISPARAGE
intransitive verb
1 : to become ripped : REND
2 : to rush headlong ripped past second base
synonyms see TEAR
Noun.1 : a rent made by ripping : TEAR
2 : CUT 5b
Noun.1 : a body of water made rough by the meeting of opposing tides, currents, or winds
2 : a current of water roughened by passing over an irregular bottom
3 : RIP CURRENT
Noun.: a dissolute person : LIBERTINE

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ritual

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[‘ritjuəl, -tʃu-] n. 仪式；惯例；礼制
adj. 仪式的；例行的；礼节性的
Adj.1 : of or relating to rites or a ritual : CEREMONIAL a ritual dance
2 : according to religious law ritual purity
3 : done in accordance with social custom or normal protocol ritual handshakes ritual background checks

143
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rival

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[‘raivəl] n. 对手；竞争者
vt. 与…竞争；比得上某人
vi. 竞争
adj. 竞争的
Noun.1 a : one of two or more striving to reach or obtain something that only one can possess b : one striving for competitive advantage
2 obsolete : COMPANION, ASSOCIATE
3 : one that equals another in desired qualities : PEER
Adj.: having the same pretensions or claims : COMPETING
intransitive verb : to act as a rival : COMPETE
transitive verb
1 : to be in competition with
2 : to strive to equal or excel : EMULATE
3 : to possess qualities or aptitudes that approach or equal (those of another)

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rivalry

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[‘raivəlri] n. 竞争；对抗；竞赛

Noun.: the act of rivaling : the state of being a rival : COMPETITION

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rivet

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[‘rivit] n. 铆钉
vt. 铆接；固定；（把目光、注意力等）集中于
Noun. : a headed pin or bolt of metal used for uniting two or more pieces by passing the shank through a hole in each piece and then beating or pressing down the plain end so as to make a second head
vt.1 : to fasten with or as if with rivets
2 : to upset the end or point of (as a metallic pin, rod, or bolt) by beating or pressing so as to form a head
3 : to fasten or fix firmly stood riveted by fright
4 : to attract and hold (as the attention) completely

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roam

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[rəum] vi. 漫游，漫步；流浪
vt. 在…漫步，漫游；在…流浪
n. 漫步，漫游；流浪
Intransitive verb
1 : to go from place to place without purpose or direction : WANDER
2 : to travel purposefully unhindered through a wide area cattle roaming in search of water
3 : to use a cellular phone outside one’s local calling area roaming charges
transitive verb : to range or wander over
synonyms see WANDER

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robust

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[rəu’bʌst, ‘rəubʌst] adj. 强健的；健康的；粗野的；粗鲁的
Adj.1 a : having or exhibiting strength or vigorous health b : having or showing vigor, strength, or firmness a robust debate a robust faith c : strongly formed or constructed : STURDY a robust plastic d : capable of performing without failure under a wide range of conditions robust software
2 : ROUGH, RUDE storiesTladen with robust, down-home imagery ?Playboy
3 : requiring strength or vigor robust work
4 : FULL-BODIED robust coffee; also : HEARTY a robust dinner
5 : of, relating to, resembling, or being a relatively large, heavyset australopithecine (especially Australopithecus robustus and A. boisei) characterized especially by heavy molars and small incisors adapted to a vegetarian diet ? compare GRACILE 3
synonyms see HEALTHY

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rocky

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[‘rɔki] adj. 岩石的，多岩石的；坚如岩石的；摇晃的；头晕目眩的
[‘rɔki] adj. 岩石的，多岩石的；坚如岩石的；摇晃的；头晕目眩的
Adj.1 : abounding in or consisting of rocks
2 : difficult to impress or affect : INSENSITIVE
3 : firmly held : STEADFAST
Adj.1 : UNSTABLE, WOBBLY
2 : physically upset or mentally confused (as from drinking excessively)
3 : marked by obstacles or problems : DIFFICULT, ROUGH a financially rocky year ?Michael Murray

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romance

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[rəu’mæns, ‘rəumæns, rə’mæns] n. 传奇；浪漫史；风流韵事；冒险故事
vi. 虚构；渲染；写传奇
Noun.1 a (1) : a medieval tale based on legend, chivalric love and adventure, or the supernatural (2) : a prose narrative treating imaginary characters involved in events remote in time or place and usually heroic, adventurous, or mysterious (3) : a love story especially in the form of a novel b : a class of such literature
2 : something (as an extravagant story or account) that lacks basis in fact
3 : an emotional attraction or aura belonging to an especially heroic era, adventure, or activity
4 : LOVE AFFAIR
5 capitalized : the Romance languages
intransitive verb
1 : to exaggerate or invent detail or incident
2 : to entertain romantic thoughts or ideas
transitive verb
1 : to try to influence or curry favor with especially by lavishing personal attention, gifts, or flattery
2 : to carry on a love affair with
Noun.: a short instrumental piece in ballad style

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roseate

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[‘rəuziət, -eit] adj. 玫瑰色的；容光焕发的；乐观的
Adj.1 : resembling a rose especially in color
2 : overly optimistic : viewed favorably

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