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superstructure

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[‘sju:pə,strʌktʃə] n. 上层建筑;上部构造
Noun.1 a : an entity, concept, or complex based on a more fundamental one b : social institutions (as the law or politics) that are in Marxist theory erected upon the economic base
2 : a structure built as a vertical extension of something else: as a : all of a building above the basement b : the structural part of a ship above the main deck

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supplant

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[sə’plɑ:nt, -‘plænt] vt. 代替;排挤掉
vt.1 : to supersede (another) especially by force or treachery
2 a (1) obsolete : UPROOT (2) : to eradicate and supply a substitute for efforts to supplant the vernacular b : to take the place of and serve as a substitute for especially by reason of superior excellence or power
synonyms see REPLACE

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supple

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[‘sʌpl] adj. 柔软的;灵活的;顺从的;易弯曲的;逢迎的
vt. 使柔软;使顺从
vi. 变柔顺;变柔软
Adj.1 a : compliant often to the point of obsequiousness b : readily adaptable or responsive to new situations
2 a : capable of being bent or folded without creases, cracks, or breaks : PLIANT supple leather b : able to perform bending or twisting movements with ease : LIMBER supple legs of a dancer c : easy and fluent without stiffness or awkwardness sang with a lively, supple voice ?Douglas Watt
synonyms see ELASTIC
transitive verb
1 : to make pacific or complaisant supple the tempers of your race ?Laurence Sterne
2 : to alleviate with a salve
3 : to make flexible or pliant
intransitive verb : to become soft and pliant

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supplement

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[‘sʌplimənt, ‘sʌpləment] n. 补充,补遗;补充物;附录
vt. 补充,增补
Noun.1 a : something that completes or makes an addition b : DIETARY SUPPLEMENT
2 : a part added to or issued as a continuation of a book or periodical to correct errors or make additions
3 : an angle or arc that when added to a given angle or arc equals 180*
vt.: to add or serve as a supplement to does odd jobs to supplement his income

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supplementary

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[,sʌpli’mentəri] adj. 补充的;追加的
n. 补充者;增补物
Adj.1 : added or serving as a supplement : ADDITIONAL supplementary reading
2 : being or relating to a supplement or a supplementary angle

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suppliant

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[‘sʌpliənt] adj. 恳求的;哀求的
n. 恳求者;哀求者
Noun.: SUPPLICANT
Adj.1 : humbly imploring : ENTREATING a suppliant sinner seeking forgiveness ?O. J. Baab
2 : expressing supplication upraised to the heavensTsuppliant arms ?William Styron

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supportive

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[sə’pɔ:tiv] adj. 支持的;支援的;赞助的
vt.1 : to endure bravely or quietly : BEAR
2 a (1) : to promote the interests or cause of (2) : to uphold or defend as valid or right : ADVOCATE supports fair play (3) : to argue or vote for supported the motion to lower taxes b (1) : ASSIST, HELP bombers supported the ground troops (2) : to act with (a star actor) (3) : to bid in bridge so as to show support for c : to provide with substantiation : CORROBORATE support an alibi
3 a : to pay the costs of : MAINTAIN support a family b : to provide a basis for the existence or subsistence of the island could probably support three ?A. B. C. Whipple support a habit
4 a : to hold up or serve as a foundation or prop for b : to maintain (a price) at a desired level by purchases or loans; also : to maintain the price of by purchases or loans
5 : to keep from fainting, yielding, or losing courage : COMFORT
6 : to keep (something) going

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suppress

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[sə’pres] vt. 抑制;镇压;废止
vt.1 : to put down by authority or force : SUBDUE suppress a riot
2 : to keep from public knowledge: as a : to keep secret b : to stop or prohibit the publication or revelation of suppress the test results
3 a : to exclude from consciousness b : to keep from giving vent to : CHECK suppressed her anger
4 obsolete : to press down
5 a : to restrain from a usual course or action suppress a cough b : to inhibit the growth or development of
6 : to inhibit the genetic expression of suppress a mutation

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surly

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[‘sə:li] adj. 乖戾的;板面孔的,无礼的;阴沉的
Adj.1 : menacing or threatening in appearance surly weather
2 obsolete : ARROGANT, IMPERIOUS
3 : irritably sullen and churlish in mood or manner : CRABBED
synonyms see SULLEN

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surmise

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[‘sə:maiz, sə:’maiz] vt. 猜测;推测
vi. 猜测;认为
n. 推测;猜度
Noun.: a thought or idea based on scanty evidence : CONJECTURE
vt.: to form a notion of from scanty evidence : IMAGINE, INFER

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surmount

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[sə:’maunt] vt. 克服,越过;战胜
vt.1 obsolete : to surpass in quality or attainment : EXCEL
2 : to prevail over : OVERCOME surmount an obstacle
3 : to get to the top of : CLIMB
4 : to stand or lie at the top of

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surpass

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[sə’pɑ:s, -‘pæs] vt. 超越;胜过,优于;非…所能办到或理解
vt.1 : to become better, greater, or stronger than : EXCEED surpassed her rivals surpassed all expectations
2 : to go beyond : OVERSTEP
3 : to transcend the reach, capacity, or powers of a beauty that surpasses description
synonyms see EXCEED

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surrender

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[sə’rendə] vt. 使投降;放弃;交出;听任
vi. 投降;屈服;自首
n. 投降;放弃;交出;屈服
Transitive verb
1 a : to yield to the power, control, or possession of another upon compulsion or demand surrendered the fort b : to give up completely or agree to forgo especially in favor of another
2 a : to give (oneself) up into the power of another especially as a prisoner b : to give (oneself) over to something (as an influence)
intransitive verb : to give oneself up into the power of another : YIELD
synonyms see RELINQUISH
Noun.1 a : the action of yielding one’s person or giving up the possession of something especially into the power of another b : the relinquishment by a patentee of rights or claims under a patent c : the delivery of a principal into lawful custody by bail ? called also surrender by bail d : the voluntary cancellation of the legal liability of an insurance company by the insured and beneficiary for a consideration e : the delivery of a fugitive from justice by one government to another
2 : an instance of surrendering

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surreptitious

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[,sʌrəp’tiʃəs, ,sə:-] adj. 秘密的;鬼鬼祟祟的;暗中的
Adj.1 : done, made, or acquired by stealth : CLANDESTINE
2 : acting or doing something clandestinely : STEALTHY a surreptitious glance
synonyms see SECRET

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surrogate

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[‘sʌrəɡeit, -ɡit, ‘sə:-] n. 代理;代用品;遗嘱检验法官
vt. 代理;指定某人为自己的代理人
adj. 代理的;替代的
Vt,: to put in the place of another: a : to appoint as successor, deputy, or substitute for oneself b : SUBSTITUTE
Noun.1 a : one appointed to act in place of another : DEPUTY b : a local judicial officer in some states (as New York) who has jurisdiction over the probate of wills, the settlement of estates, and the appointment and supervision of guardians
2 : one that serves as a substitute
3 : SURROGATE MOTHER

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surveillance

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sə’veɪl(ə)ns; -‘veɪəns] n. 监督;监视

Noun. : close watch kept over someone or something (as by a detective); also : SUPERVISION

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survive

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[sə’vaiv] vt. 幸存;生还;幸免于;比…活得长
vi. 幸存;活下来
Intransitive verb
1 : to remain alive or in existence : live on
2 : to continue to function or prosper
transitive verb
1 : to remain alive after the death of he is survived by his wife
2 : to continue to exist or live after survived the earthquake
3 : to continue to function or prosper despite : WITHSTAND they survived many hardships

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survivor

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[sə’vaivə] n. 幸存者;生还者;残存物
Noun. : one that survives: a : one that outlives another : one remaining alive after another’s death b : one of two or more legally designated persons (as joint tenants or holders of a joint interest) who outlives one or more of the others c : one living through a time, event, or development marked by the death of others interviewed survivors of the air raid d : one continuing to exist, function, or compete after others have ceased to do so survivors of the first heat only survivor of six newspapers founded in the 19th century

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susceptible

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[sə’septəbl] adj. 易受影响的;易感动的;容许…的
n. 易得病的人
Adj.1 : capable of submitting to an action, process, or operation a theory susceptible to proof
2 : open, subject, or unresistant to some stimulus, influence, or agency susceptible to pneumonia
3 : IMPRESSIONABLE, RESPONSIVE a susceptible mind
synonyms see LIABLE

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suspend

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[sə’spend] vt. 延缓,推迟;使暂停;使悬浮
vi. 悬浮;[体]禁赛
Transitive verb
1 : to debar temporarily especially from a privilege, office, or function suspend a student from school
2 a : to cause to stop temporarily suspend bus service b : to set aside or make temporarily inoperative suspend the rules
3 : to defer to a later time on specified conditions suspend sentence
4 : to hold in an undetermined or undecided state awaiting further information suspend judgment suspend disbelief
5 a : HANG; especially : to hang so as to be free on all sides except at the point of support suspend a ball by a thread b : to keep from falling or sinking by some invisible support (as buoyancy) dust suspended in the air c : to put or hold in suspension suspended sediment
6 a : to keep fixed or lost (as in wonder or contemplation) b : to keep waiting in suspense or indecision
7 : to hold (a musical note) over into the following chord
intransitive verb
1 : to cease operation temporarily
2 : to stop payment or fail to meet obligations
3 : HANG
synonyms see DEFER

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suspense

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[sə’spens] n. 悬念;悬疑;焦虑;悬而不决
Noun.1 : the state of being suspended : SUSPENSION
2 a : mental uncertainty : ANXIETY b : pleasant excitement as to a decision or outcome a novel of suspense
3 : the state or character of being undecided or doubtful : INDECISIVENESS

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suspension

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[sə’spenʃən] n. 悬浮;暂停;停职
Noun.1 : the act of suspending : the state or period of being suspended: as a : temporary removal (as from office or privileges) b : temporary withholding (as of belief or decision) c : temporary abrogation of a law or rule d (1) : the holding over of one or more musical tones of a chord into the following chord producing a momentary discord and suspending the concord which the ear expects; specifically : such a dissonance which resolves downward ? compare ANTICIPATION, RETARDATION (2) : the tone thus held over e : stoppage of payment of business obligations : FAILURE ? used especially of a business or a bank f : a rhetorical device whereby the principal idea is deferred to the end of a sentence or longer unit
2 a : the act of hanging : the state of being hung b (1) : the state of a substance when its particles are mixed with but undissolved in a fluid or solid (2) : a substance in this state (3) : a system consisting of a solid dispersed in a solid, liquid, or gas usually in particles of larger than colloidal size ? compare EMULSION
3 : something suspended
4 : the means by which something is suspended; especially : the system of devices (as springs) supporting the upper part of a vehicle on the axles

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suspicious

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[sə’spiʃəs] adj. 可疑的;怀疑的;多疑的
Adj.1 : tending to arouse suspicion : QUESTIONABLE suspicious characters
2 : disposed to suspect : DISTRUSTFUL suspicious of strangers
3 : expressing or indicative of suspicion a suspicious glance

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sustain

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[sə’stein] vt. 维持;支撑,承担;忍受;供养;证实
vt.1 : to give support or relief to
2 : to supply with sustenance : NOURISH
3 : KEEP UP, PROLONG
4 : to support the weight of : PROP; also : to carry or withstand (a weight or pressure)
5 : to buoy up sustained by hope
6 a : to bear up under b : SUFFER, UNDERGO sustained heavy losses
7 a : to support as true, legal, or just b : to allow or admit as valid the court sustained the motion
8 : to support by adequate proof : CONFIRM testimony that sustains our contention
Noun.: a musical effect that prolongs a note’s resonance utilizing heavy sustain on his guitar ?Bill Dahl

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swampy
['swɔmpi, 'swɔ:-] adj. 沼泽的;湿地的;沼泽多的;松软的 | Adj.: consisting of, suggestive of, or resembling swamp : MARSHY
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sweep
[swi:p] vt. 扫除;猛拉;掸去 vi. 扫,打扫;席卷;扫视;袭击 n. 打扫,扫除;范围;全胜 Transitive verb 1 a : to remove from a surface with or as if with a broom or brush *swept the crumbs from the table* b : to destroy completely : WIPE OUT ? usually used with away *everything she cherished, might be swept away overnight ?Louis Bromfield* c : to remove or take with a single continuous forceful action *swept the books off the desk* d : to remove from sight or consideration *the problem can't be swept under the rug* e : to drive or carry along with irresistible force *a wave of protest that swept the opposition into office* 2 a : to clean with or as if with a broom or brush b : to clear by repeated and forcible action c : to move across or along swiftly, violently, or overwhelmingly *fire swept the business district ?American Guide Series: Maryland* d : to win an overwhelming victory in or on *sweep the elections* e : to win all the games or contests of *sweep a double-header* *sweep a series* 3 : to touch in passing with a swift continuous movement 4 : to trace or describe the locus or extent of (as a line, circle, or angle) 5 : to cover the entire range of *his eyes swept the horizon* intransitive verb 1 a : to clean a surface with or as if with a broom b : to move swiftly, forcefully, or devastatingly *the wind swept through the treetops* 2 : to go with stately or sweeping movements *proudly swept into the room* 3 : to move or extend in a wide curve or range Noun.1 : something that sweeps or works with a sweeping motion: as a : a long pole or timber pivoted on a tall post and used to raise and lower a bucket in a well b : a triangular cultivator blade that cuts off weeds under the soil surface c : a windmill sail 2 a : an instance of sweeping; especially : a clearing out or away with or as if with a broom b : the removal from the table in one play in casino of all the cards by pairing or combining c : an overwhelming victory d : a winning of all the contests or prizes in a competition e : a wide-ranging search of an area (as by police) 3 a : a movement of great range and force b : a curving or circular course or line c : the compass of a sweeping movement : SCOPE d : a broad unbroken area or extent *a sweep of wildflowers* e : an end run in football in which one or more linemen pull back and run interference for the ballcarrier 4 : CHIMNEY SWEEP 5 : SWEEPSTAKES 6 : obliquity with respect to a reference line *sweep of an airplane wing*; especially : SWEEPBACK 7 plural : a television ratings period during which surveys are taken to determine advertising rates synonyms see RANGE
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swift
[swift] n. 褐雨燕 adj. 快的;迅速的;敏捷的;立刻的 adv. 迅速地 Adj.1 : moving or capable of moving with great speed *a swift runner* 2 : occurring suddenly or within a very short time *a swift transition* 3 : quick to respond : READY synonyms see FAST Adv. : SWIFTLY *swift-flowing* Noun.1 : any of several lizards (especially of the genus Sceloporus) that run swiftly 2 : a reel for winding yarn or thread 3 : any of numerous small plainly colored birds (family Apodidae) that are related to the hummingbirds but superficially much resemble swallows
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sycophant
['sikəfənt, -fænt] n. 谄媚者;奉承者 adj. 奉承的;拍马的 Noun.: a servile self-seeking flatterer synonyms see PARASITE
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syllable
['siləbl] n. 音节 vt. 划分音节 vi. 按音节发音;讲话 Noun.1 : a unit of spoken language that is next bigger than a speech sound and consists of one or more vowel sounds alone or of a syllabic consonant alone or of either with one or more consonant sounds preceding or following 2 : one or more letters (as syl, la, and ble) in a word (as sylylayble) usually set off from the rest of the word by a centered dot or a hyphen and roughly corresponding to the syllables of spoken language and treated as helps to pronunciation or as guides to placing hyphens at the end of a line 3 : the smallest conceivable expression or unit of something : JOT 4 : SOL-FA SYLLABLES vt.1 : to give a number or arrangement of syllables to (a word or verse) 2 : to express or utter in or as if in syllables
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symbiosis
[,sɪmbɪ'əʊsɪs; -baɪ-] n. [生态] 共生;合作关系;共栖 Noun.1 : the living together in more or less intimate association or close union of two dissimilar organisms (as in parasitism or commensalism); especially : MUTUALISM 2 : a cooperative relationship (as between two persons or groups) *the symbiosisTbetween the resident population and the immigrants ?John Geipel*
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symbolic
[sim'bɔlik] adj. 象征的;[语]符号的;使用符号的 Adj.1 a : using, employing, or exhibiting a symbol b : consisting of or proceeding by means of symbols 2 : of, relating to, or constituting a symbol 3 : characterized by or terminating in symbols *symbolic thinking* 4 : characterized by symbolism *a symbolic dance*
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symbolize
['simbəlaiz] vt. 象征;用符号表现 vi. 采用象征;使用符号;作为…的象征 Transitive verb 1 : to serve as a symbol of 2 : to represent, express, or identify by a symbol intransitive verb : to use symbols or symbolism
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symmetrical
[si'metrikəl] adj. 匀称的,对称的 Adj.1 : having, involving, or exhibiting symmetry 2 : having corresponding points whose connecting lines are bisected by a given point or perpendicularly bisected by a given line or plane *symmetrical curves* 3 symmetric : being such that the terms or variables may be interchanged without altering the value, character, or truth *symmetric equations* *R is a symmetric relation if aRb implies bRa* 4 a : capable of division by a longitudinal plane into similar halves *symmetrical plant parts* b : having the same number of members in each whorl of floral leaves *symmetrical flowers* 5 : affecting corresponding parts simultaneously and similarly *symmetrical rash* 6 : exhibiting symmetry in a structural formula; especially : being a derivative with groups substituted symmetrically in the molecule
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symmetry
['simitri] n. 对称(性);整齐,匀称 Noun.1 : balanced proportions; also : beauty of form arising from balanced proportions 2 : the property of being symmetrical; especially : correspondence in size, shape, and relative position of parts on opposite sides of a dividing line or median plane or about a center or axis ? compare BILATERAL SYMMETRY, RADIAL SYMMETRY 3 : a rigid motion of a geometric figure that determines a one-to-one mapping onto itself 4 : the property of remaining invariant under certain changes (as of orientation in space, of the sign of the electric charge, of parity, or of the direction of time flow) ? used of physical phenomena and of equations describing them
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sympathetic
[,simpə'θetik] adj. 同情的;[解]交感神经的;[物]共鸣的;赞同的;和谐的;合意的 n. 交感神经;容易感受的人 Adj.1 : existing or operating through an affinity, interdependence, or mutual association 2 a : appropriate to one's mood, inclinations, or disposition b : marked by kindly or pleased appreciation *the biographer's approach was sympathetic* 3 : given to, marked by, or arising from sympathy, compassion, friendliness, and sensitivity to others' emotions *a sympathetic gesture* 4 : favorably inclined : APPROVING *not sympathetic to the idea* 5 a : showing empathy b : arousing sympathy or compassion *a sympathetic role in the play* 6 a : of or relating to the sympathetic nervous system b : mediated by or acting on the sympathetic nerves 7 : relating to musical tones produced by sympathetic vibration or to strings so tuned as to sound by sympathetic vibration Noun.: a sympathetic structure; especially : SYMPATHETIC NERVOUS SYSTEM
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symptomatic
[,simptə'mætik] adj. 有症状的;症候的 Adj.1 a : being a symptom of a disease b : having the characteristics of a particular disease but arising from another cause *symptomatic epilepsy resulting from brain damage* 2 : concerned with, affecting, or having symptoms *symptomatic treatment* *a symptomatic patient* 3 : CHARACTERISTIC, INDICATIVE *his behavior was symptomatic of his character*
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synchronization
[,siŋkrənai'zeiʃən, ,sin-, -ni'z-] n. 同步;同时性 Noun.1 : the act or result of synchronizing 2 : the state of being synchronous
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synchronous
['siŋkrənəs] adj. 同步的;同时的 Adj.1 : happening, existing, or arising at precisely the same time 2 : recurring or operating at exactly the same periods 3 : involving or indicating synchronism 4 a : having the same period; also : having the same period and phase b : GEOSTATIONARY 5 : of, used in, or being digital communication (as between computers) in which a common timing signal is established that dictates when individual bits can be transmitted and which allows for very high rates of data transfer synonyms see CONTEMPORARY
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synergic
[si'nə:dʒik] adj. 合作的,协作的 | Adj.: working together : COOPERATING *synergic muscles*
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synonymous
[si'nɔniməs] adj. 同义的;同义词的;同义突变的 Adj.1 : having the character of a synonym; also : alike in meaning or significance 2 : having the same connotations, implications, or reference *to runners, Boston is synonymous with marathon ?Runners World*
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synoptic
[si'nɔptik] adj. 天气的;概要的;对观福音书的 Adj.1 : affording a general view of a whole 2 : manifesting or characterized by comprehensiveness or breadth of view 3 : presenting or taking the same or common view; specifically often capitalized : of or relating to the first three Gospels of the New Testament 4 : relating to or displaying conditions (as of the atmosphere or weather) as they exist simultaneously over a broad area
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synthesis
['sinθisis] n. 综合,合成;综合体 Noun.1 a : the composition or combination of parts or elements so as to form a whole b : the production of a substance by the union of chemical elements, groups, or simpler compounds or by the degradation of a complex compound c : the combining of often diverse conceptions into a coherent whole; also : the complex so formed 2 a : deductive reasoning b : the dialectic combination of thesis and antithesis into a higher stage of truth 3 : the frequent and systematic use of inflected forms as a characteristic device of a language
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synthesize
['sinθisaiz] vt. 合成;综合 vi. 合成;综合 Transitive verb 1 : to combine or produce by synthesis 2 : to make a synthesis of 3 : to produce (as music) by an electronic synthesizer intransitive verb : to make a synthesis
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systematic
[,sisti'mætik] adj. 系统的;体系的;有系统的;分类的 Adj.1 : relating to or consisting of a system 2 : presented or formulated as a coherent body of ideas or principles *systematic thought* 3 a : methodical in procedure or plan *a systematic approach* *a systematic scholar* b : marked by thoroughness and regularity *systematic efforts* 4 : of, relating to, or concerned with classification; specifically : TAXONOMIC
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tacit
['tæsit] adj. 缄默的;不言而喻的 Adj.1 : expressed or carried on without words or speech *the blush was a tacit answer ?Bram Stoker* 2 : implied or indicated (as by an act or by silence) but not actually expressed *tacit consent* *tacit admission of guilt*
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tact
[tækt] n. 机智;老练;圆滑;鉴赏力 Noun.1 : sensitive mental or aesthetic perception *converted the novel into a play with remarkable skill and tact* 2 : a keen sense of what to do or say in order to maintain good relations with others or avoid offense synonyms TACT, ADDRESS, POISE, SAVOIR FAIRE mean skill and grace in dealing with others. TACT implies delicate and considerate perception of what is appropriate *questions showing a lack of tact*. ADDRESS stresses dexterity and grace in dealing with new and trying situations and may imply success in attaining one's ends *brought it off with remarkable address*. POISE may imply both tact and address but stresses self-possession and ease in meeting difficult situations *answered the accusations with unruffled poise*. SAVOIR FAIRE is likely to stress worldly experience and a sure awareness of what is proper or expedient *the savoir faire of a seasoned traveler*.
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tactile
['tæktail, -til] adj. 触觉的,有触觉的;能触知的 Adj.1 : perceptible by touch : TANGIBLE 2 : of, relating to, or being the sense of touch
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talent
['tælənt] n. 才能;天才;天资 Noun.1 a : any of several ancient units of weight b : a unit of value equal to the value of a talent of gold or silver 2 archaic : a characteristic feature, aptitude, or disposition of a person or animal 3 : the natural endowments of a person 4 a : a special often creative or artistic aptitude b : general intelligence or mental power : ABILITY 5 : a person of talent or a group of persons of talent in a field or activity synonyms see GIFT
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talented
['tæləntid] adj. 有才能的;多才的 Adj.: having talent : possessing special aptitude : mentally gifted : ACCOMPLISHED *a talented musician* *our most talented and successful chronicler of the upper middle class?Taliaferro Boatwright* *talented young actors*
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tangential
[tæn'dʒenʃəl] adj. 切线的,正切的;离题的,扯远的 n. 正切,切线 Adj.1 : of, relating to, or of the nature of a tangent 2 : acting along or lying in a tangent *tangential forces* 3 a : DIVERGENT, DIGRESSIVE b : touching lightly : INCIDENTAL, PERIPHERAL *tangential involvement*; also : of little relevance *arguments tangential to the main point*
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tangible
['tændʒəbl] adj. 有形的;切实的;可触摸的 n. 有形资产 Adj.1 a : capable of being perceived especially by the sense of touch : PALPABLE b : substantially real : MATERIAL 2 : capable of being precisely identified or realized by the mind *her grief was tangible* 3 : capable of being appraised at an actual or approximate value *tangible assets* synonyms see PERCEPTIBLE Noun.: something tangible; especially : a tangible asset
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tangle
['tæŋɡl] n. 纠纷;混乱状态 vt. 使纠缠;处于混乱状态 vi. 缠结;乱作一团 Transitive verb 1 : to involve so as to hamper, obstruct, or embarrass 2 : to seize and hold in or as if in a snare : ENTRAP 3 : to unite or knit together in intricate confusion intransitive verb 1 : to interact in a contentious or conflicting way 2 : to become entangled Noun.1 : a tangled twisted mass : SNARL 2 a : a complicated or confused state or condition b : a state of perplexity or complete bewilderment 3 : a serious altercation : DISPUTE 4 : NEUROFIBRILLARY TANGLE Noun.: a large seaweed
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tantalize
['tæntəlaiz] vt. 逗弄;使干着急 vi. 逗弄人;令人干着急 Transitive verb : to tease or torment by or as if by presenting something desirable to the view but continually keeping it out of reach intransitive verb : to cause one to be tantalized
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tantamount
['tæntəmaunt] adj. 同等的;相当于…的 | Adj.: equivalent in value, significance, or effect *a relationship tantamount to marriage*
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tapering
['teipəriŋ] adj. 尖端细的;渐渐减少的 | v. 逐渐变尖细;逐渐减少(taper的ing形式)
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tardy
['tɑ:di] adj. 缓慢的,迟缓的;迟到的 n. 迟到 Adj.1 : moving slowly : SLUGGISH *the tardy pace at which she was obliged to walk ?Charles Dickens* 2 : delayed beyond the expected or proper time : LATE *a tardy arrival* Noun.: an instance of being tardy (as to a class)
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tarnish
['tɑ:niʃ] n. 晦暗,无光泽;污点 vt. 玷污;使……失去光泽;使……变灰暗 vi. 失去光泽;被玷污;变灰暗 Transitive verb 1 : to dull or destroy the luster of by or as if by air, dust, or dirt : SOIL, STAIN 2 a : to detract from the good quality of : VITIATE *his fine dreams now slightly tarnished* b : to bring disgrace on : SULLY *the scandal has tarnished his reputation* intransitive verb : to become tarnished Noun.: something that tarnishes; especially : a film of chemically altered material on the surface of a metal (as silver)
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tasteless
['teistlis] adj. 无味的;无鉴赏力的 Adj. a : having no taste : INSIPID *tasteless vegetables* b : arousing no interest : DULL *the tale comes to a flat and tasteless end ?R. C. Carpenter* 2 : not having or exhibiting good taste *a tasteless joke*
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taunt
``` [tɔ:nt, tɑ:nt] n. 嘲弄;讥讽 vt. 奚落;逗弄 adj. 很高的 Noun. : a sarcastic challenge or insult vt.: to reproach or challenge in a mocking or insulting manner : jeer at synonyms see RIDICULE ```
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taut
[tɔ:t] adj. 拉紧的;紧张的;整洁的 vt. 使纠缠;使缠结 Adj.1 a : having no give or slack : tightly drawn *a taut rope* b : HIGH-STRUNG, TENSE *taut nerves* 2 a : kept in proper order or condition *a taut ship* b (1) : not loose or flabby *taut muscles* (2) : marked by economy of structure and detail *a taut story* vt.Scottish : MAT, TANGLE
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tawdry
``` ['tɔ:dri] adj. 非常华丽的;廉价而俗丽的 n. 俗丽的东西;廉价而俗丽之物 Adj.: cheap and gaudy in appearance or quality; also : IGNOBLE *a tawdry attempt to smear his opponent* synonyms see GAUDY Noun. : cheap showy finery ```
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taxing
['tæksiŋ] adj. 费力的;繁重的 v. 征税(tax的ing形式) Adj.: ONEROUS, WEARING *a taxing operatic role*
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technique
[tek'ni:k] n. 技巧,技术;手法 Noun.1 : the manner in which technical details are treated (as by a writer) or basic physical movements are used (as by a dancer); also : ability to treat such details or use such movements *good piano technique* 2 a : a body of technical methods (as in a craft or in scientific research) b : a method of accomplishing a desired aim
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tedious
['ti:diəs, 'ti:dʒəs] adj. 沉闷的;冗长乏味的 | Adj.: tiresome because of length or dullness : BORING *a tedious public ceremony*
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tedium
['ti:diəm] n. 沉闷;单调乏味;厌烦 Noun.1 : the quality or state of being tedious : TEDIOUSNESS; also : BOREDOM 2 : a tedious period of time *long tediums of strained anxiety ?H. G. Wells*
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teem
[ti:m] vi. 大量出现;充满 vt. 倒出 Transitive verb archaic : BRING FORTH : give birth to : PRODUCE intransitive verb 1 obsolete : to become pregnant : CONCEIVE 2 a : to become filled to overflowing : ABOUND b : to be present in large quantity vt.: EMPTY, POUR *teem molten metal into a mold*
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temperate
['tempərit] adj. 温和的;适度的;有节制的 Adj.1 : marked by moderation: as a : keeping or held within limits : not extreme or excessive : MILD b : moderate in indulgence of appetite or desire c : moderate in the use of alcoholic beverages d : marked by an absence or avoidance of extravagance, violence, or extreme partisanship 2 a : having a moderate climate which especially lacks extremes in temperature b : found in or associated with a moderate climate *temperate insects* 3 : existing as a prophage in infected cells and rarely causing lysis *temperate bacteriophages*
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temporal
['tempərəl] adj. 暂时的;当时的;现世的 n. 世间万物;暂存的事物 Adj.1 a : of or relating to time as opposed to eternity b : of or relating to earthly life c : lay or secular rather than clerical or sacred : CIVIL *lords temporal* 2 : of or relating to grammatical tense or a distinction of time 3 a : of or relating to time as distinguished from space b : of or relating to the sequence of time or to a particular time : CHRONOLOGICAL Noun.: a temporal part (as a bone or muscle) Adj.: of or relating to the temples or the sides of the skull behind the orbits
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temporary
['tempərəri] adj. 暂时的,临时的 n. 临时工,临时雇员 Adj. : lasting for a limited time Noun.: one serving for a limited time *adding several temporaries as typists during the summer*
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temptation
[temp'teiʃən] n. 引诱;诱惑物 Noun.1 : the act of tempting or the state of being tempted especially to evil : ENTICEMENT 2 : something tempting : a cause or occasion of enticement
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tempting
['temptiŋ] adj. 吸引人的;诱惑人的 v. 引诱(tempt的ing形式) Adj.: having an appeal : ENTICING *a tempting offer*
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tenable
['tenəbl] adj. (主张等)站得住脚的;可维持的 | Adj.: capable of being held, maintained, or defended : DEFENSIBLE, REASONABLE
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tenacious
[ti'neiʃəs, tə-] adj. 顽强的;坚韧的;固执的;紧握的;黏着力强的 Adj.1 a : not easily pulled apart : COHESIVE *a tenacious metal* b : tending to adhere or cling especially to another substance *tenacious burs* 2 a : persistent in maintaining, adhering to, or seeking something valued or desired *a tenacious advocate of civil rights* *tenacious negotiators* b : RETENTIVE *a tenacious memory* synonyms see STRONG
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tenacity
[ti'næsiti, tə-] n. 韧性;固执;不屈不挠;黏性 Noun.: the quality or state of being tenacious synonyms see COURAGE
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tendentious
[ten'denʃəs] adj. 有偏见的,有倾向的;宣传性的 | Adj.: marked by a tendency in favor of a particular point of view : BIASED
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tenet
['ti:net, -nit, 'te-] n. 原则;信条;教义 Noun.: a principle, belief, or doctrine generally held to be true; especially : one held in common by members of an organization, movement, or profession
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tension
['tenʃən] n. 张力,拉力;紧张,不安;电压 vt. 使紧张;使拉紧 Noun.1 a : the act or action of stretching or the condition or degree of being stretched to stiffness : TAUTNESS b : STRESS 1b 2 a : either of two balancing forces causing or tending to cause extension b : the stress resulting from the elongation of an elastic body 3 a : inner striving, unrest, or imbalance often with physiological indication of emotion b : a state of latent hostility or opposition between individuals or groups c : a balance maintained in an artistic work between opposing forces or elements 4 : a device to produce a desired tension (as in a loom) vt.: to subject to tension; especially : to tighten to a desired or appropriate degree
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tentative
['tentətiv] adj. 试验性的,暂定的;踌躇的 n. 假设,试验 Adj.1 : not fully worked out or developed *tentative plans* 2 : HESITANT, UNCERTAIN *a tentative smile*
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tentatively
['tentətivli] adv. 暂时地;试验性地
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tenuous
['tenjuəs] adj. 纤细的;稀薄的;贫乏的 Adj.1 : not dense : RARE *a tenuous fluid* 2 : not thick : SLENDER *a tenuous rope* 3 a : having little substance or strength : FLIMSY, WEAK *tenuous influences* b : SHAKY 2a *tenuous reasons* *on grounds that were tenuous* synonyms see THIN
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tepid
['tepid] adj. 微温的,温热的;不太热烈的;不热情的 Adj.1 : moderately warm : LUKEWARM *a tepid bath* 2 a : lacking in passion, force, or zest *tepid poetry* b : marked by an absence of enthusiasm or conviction *a tepid interest* *a tepid response*
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termite
['tə:mait] n. 白蚁 Noun.: any of numerous pale-colored soft-bodied social insects (order Isoptera) that live in colonies consisting usually of winged sexual forms, wingless sterile workers, and soldiers, feed on wood, and include some which are very destructive to wooden structures and trees ? called also white ant
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terrestrial
[ti'restriəl, tə-] adj. 地球的;陆地的,陆生的;人间的 n. 陆地生物;地球上的人 Adj.1 a : of or relating to the earth or its inhabitants *terrestrial magnetism* b : mundane in scope or character : PROSAIC 2 a : of or relating to land as distinct from air or water *terrestrial transportation* b (1) : living on or in or growing from land *terrestrial plants* *terrestrial birds* (2) : of or relating to terrestrial organisms *terrestrial habits* 3 : belonging to the class of planets that are like the earth (as in density and silicate composition) *the terrestrial planets Mercury, Venus, and Mars*
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terrifying
['tərifaiiŋ] adj. 令人恐惧的;骇人的;极大的 v. 使害怕,使恐怖(terrify的现在分词) Adj.1 : causing terror or apprehension 2 : of a formidable nature
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territorial
[,teri'tɔ:riəl] adj. 领土的;区域的;土地的;地方的 n. 地方自卫队士兵 Adj.1 a : NEARBY, LOCAL b : serving outlying areas : REGIONAL 2 a : of or relating to a territory *territorial government* b : of or relating to or organized chiefly for home defense *a territorial army* c : of or relating to private property 3 a : of or relating to an assigned or preempted area *territorial commanders* b : exhibiting or involving territoriality *territorial birds* *territorial salespeople* Noun.: a member of a territorial military unit
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terrorize
['terəraiz] vt. 使…恐怖 vi. 实施恐怖统治 vt.1 : to fill with terror or anxiety : SCARE 2 : to coerce by threat or violence
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terse
[tə:s] adj. 简洁的,精练的,扼要的 Adj.1 : smoothly elegant : POLISHED 2 : devoid of superfluity *a terse summary*; also : SHORT, BRUSQUE *dismissed me with a terse *no** synonyms see CONCISE
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texture
['tekstʃə] n. 质地;纹理;结构;本质,实质 Noun.1 a : something composed of closely interwoven elements; specifically : a woven cloth b : the structure formed by the threads of a fabric 2 a : essential part : SUBSTANCE b : identifying quality : CHARACTER 3 a : the disposition or manner of union of the particles of a body or substance b : the visual or tactile surface characteristics and appearance of something *the texture of an oil painting* 4 a : a composite of the elements of prose or poetry *all these wordsTmeet violently to form a texture impressive and exciting ?John Berryman* b : a pattern of musical sound created by tones or lines played or sung together 5 a : basic scheme or structure b : overall structure vt.: to give a particular texture to
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textured
['tekstʃəd] adj. 有织纹的;手摸时有感觉的;具有特定结构的;特征显著的 | v. 使具有某种结构(texture的过去分词)
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thatch
[θætʃ] n. 茅草,杂草;浓密的头发;茅草屋顶 vt. 用茅草覆盖屋顶 vt.: to cover with or as if with thatch Noun.1 a : a plant material (as straw) used as a sheltering cover especially of a house b : a sheltering cover (as a house roof) made of such material c : a mat of undecomposed plant material (as grass clippings) accumulated next to the soil in a grassy area (as a lawn) 2 : something likened to the thatch of a house; especially : the hair of one's head
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theatrical
[θi'ætrikəl, θi:-] adj. 戏剧性的;剧场的,戏剧的;夸张的;做作的 Adj.1 : of or relating to the theater or the presentation of plays *a theatrical costume* 2 : marked by pretense or artificiality of emotion 3 a : HISTRIONIC *a theatrical gesture* b : marked by extravagant display or exhibitionism synonyms see DRAMATIC Noun.1 plural a : the performance of plays b : DRAMATICS 2 British : a professional actor 3 plural : showy or extravagant gestures
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thematic
[θi'mætik, θi:-] adj. [音]主题的,主旋律的;题目的;[语]语干的 Adj.1 : of, relating to, or constituting a theme 2 a : of or relating to the stem of a word b of a vowel : being the last part of a word stem before an inflectional ending
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theoretical
[,θiə'retikəl, ,θi:ə-] adj. 理论的;理论上的;假设的;推理的 Adj.1 a : relating to or having the character of theory : ABSTRACT b : confined to theory or speculation often in contrast to practical applications : SPECULATIVE *theoretical physics* 2 : given to or skilled in theorizing *a brilliant theoretical physicist* 3 : existing only in theory : HYPOTHETICAL *gave as an example a theoretical situation*
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therapeutic
[,θerə'pju:tik] adj. 治疗的;治疗学的;有益于健康的 n. 治疗剂;治疗学家 Adj.1 : of or relating to the treatment of disease or disorders by remedial agents or methods *a therapeutic rather than a diagnostic specialty* 2 : providing or assisting in a cure : CURATIVE, MEDICINAL *therapeutic diets* *a therapeutic investigation of government waste*
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therapy
['θerəpi] n. 治疗,疗法 | Noun.: therapeutic treatment especially of bodily, mental, or behavioral disorder
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thesis
['θi:sis] n. 论文;论点 Noun.1 a (1) : the unstressed part of a poetic foot especially in accentual verse (2) : the longer part of a poetic foot especially in quantitative verse b : the accented part of a musical measure : DOWNBEAT ? compare ARSIS 2 a : a position or proposition that a person (as a candidate for scholastic honors) advances and offers to maintain by argument b : a proposition to be proved or one advanced without proof : HYPOTHESIS 3 : the first and least adequate stage of dialectic ? compare SYNTHESIS 4 : a dissertation embodying results of original research and especially substantiating a specific view; especially : one written by a candidate for an academic degree
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thorny
['θɔ:ni] adj. 多刺的;痛苦的;令人苦恼的 Adj.1 : full of thorns 2 : full of difficulties or controversial points : TICKLISH *a thorny problem*
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thoughtful
['θɔ:tful] adj. 深思的;体贴的;关切的 Adj.1 a : absorbed in thought : MEDITATIVE b : characterized by careful reasoned thinking *a thoughtful essay* 2 a : having thoughts : HEEDFUL *became thoughtful about religion* b : given to or chosen or made with heedful anticipation of the needs and wants of others *a kind and thoughtful friend*
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thousandfold
['θaʊzəndfəʊld] adj. 千倍的 adv. 千倍地 Adv.: by 1000 times ? usually preceded by a or a numeral *increased a thousandfold* *the small sum spent upon his scientific genius would be returned to the nation ten thousandfold?World's Work* Adj.: being 1000 times as large, as great, or as many as some understood size, degree, or amount : very great ? usually preceded by a or a numeral (as one, four) *and with a thousandfold reverberation?S.T.Coleridge* *a thousandfold increase*
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threadlike
['θredlaik] adj. 丝状的;细长的 | Adj.: slender and elongated like a thread : FILAMENTOUS
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threat
[θret] n. 威胁,恐吓;凶兆 Noun.1 : an expression of intention to inflict evil, injury, or damage 2 : one that threatens 3 : an indication of something impending *the sky held a threat of rain* vt. archaic : THREATEN
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threaten
['θretən] vt. 威胁;恐吓;预示 vi. 威胁;可能来临 Transitive verb 1 : to utter threats against 2 a : to give signs or warning of : PORTEND *the clouds threatened rain* b : to hang over dangerously : MENACE *famine threatens the city* 3 : to announce as intended or possible *the workers threatened a strike* 4 : to cause to feel insecure or anxious *felt threatened by his brother's success* intransitive verb 1 : to utter threats 2 : to portend evil
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thrifty
['θrifti] adj. 节约的;茂盛的;成功的 Adj.1 : thriving by industry and frugality : PROSPEROUS 2 : growing vigorously 3 : given to or marked by economy and good management synonyms see SPARING
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thrive
[θraiv] vi. 繁荣,兴旺;茁壮成长 Intransitive verb.1 : to grow vigorously : FLOURISH 2 : to gain in wealth or possessions : PROSPER 3 : to progress toward or realize a goal despite or because of circumstances ? often used with on *thrives on conflict*
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thwart
``` [θwɔ:t] vt. 挫败;反对;阻碍;横过 adj. 横放的;固执的 n. 划手座;独木舟的横梁 adv. 横过 prep. 横过 vt.1 a : to run counter to so as to effectively oppose or baffle : CONTRAVENE b : to oppose successfully : defeat the hopes or aspirations of 2 : to pass through or across synonyms see FRUSTRATE Adv. : ATHWART Adj.: situated or placed across something else : TRANSVERSE Noun.: a seat extending athwart a boat ```
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tidy
['taidi] adj. 整齐的;[口]相当大的 vt. 整理;收拾;弄整齐 vi. 整理;收拾 n. 椅子的背罩 Adj.1 : properly filled out : PLUMP 2 : adequately satisfactory : ACCEPTABLE, FAIR *a tidy solution to their problem* 3 a : neat and orderly in appearance or habits : well ordered and cared for b : METHODICAL, PRECISE *a tidy mind* 4 : LARGE, SUBSTANTIAL *a tidy profit* transitive verb : to put in order *tidy up a room* intransitive verb : to make things tidy *tidying up after supper* Noun.transitive verb : to put in order *tidy up a room* intransitive verb : to make things tidy *tidying up after supper*
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tie
[tai] vt. 系;约束;打结;与…成平局 vi. 打结;不分胜负;被用带(或绳子等)系住 n. 领带;平局;鞋带;领结;不分胜负 Noun.1 a : a line, ribbon, or cord used for fastening, uniting, or drawing something closed; especially : SHOELACE b (1) : a structural element (as a rod or angle iron) holding two pieces together : a tension member in a construction (2) : any of the transverse supports to which railroad rails are fastened to keep them in line 2 : something that serves as a connecting link: as a : a moral or legal obligation to someone or something typically constituting a restraining power, influence, or duty b : a bond of kinship or affection 3 : a curved line that joins two musical notes of the same pitch to denote a single tone sustained through the time value of the two 4 a : an equality in number (as of votes or scores) b : equality in a contest; also : a contest that ends in a draw 5 : a method or style of tying or knotting 6 : something that is knotted or is to be knotted when worn: as a : NECKTIE b : a low laced shoe : OXFORD transitive verb 1 a : to fasten, attach, or close by means of a tie b : to form a knot or bow in *tie your scarf* c : to make by tying constituent elements *tied a wreath* *tie a fishing fly* 2 a : to place or establish in relationship : CONNECT b : to unite in marriage c : to unite (musical notes) by a tie d : to join (power systems) electrically 3 : to restrain from independence or freedom of action or choice : constrain by or as if by authority, influence, agreement, or obligation 4 a (1) : to make or have an equal score with in a contest (2) : to equalize (the score) in a game or contest (3) : to equalize the score of (a game) b : to provide or offer something equal to : EQUAL intransitive verb : to make a tie: as a : to make a bond or connection b : to make an equal score c : to become attached d : to close by means of a tie
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Time-consuming
['taimkən,sju:miŋ] adj. 耗时的;旷日持久的
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timeliness
['taimlinis] n. 及时;时间性;好时机 | Noun.: the quality or state of being timely
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timorous
['timərəs] adj. 胆怯的;胆小的;羞怯的 Adj.1 : of a timid disposition : FEARFUL *reproached myself with being so timorous and cautious ?Daniel Defoe* 2 : expressing or suggesting timidity *proceed with doubtful and timorous steps ?Edward Gibbon*
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tined
[taind] adj. 尖端的;有齿的 v. 失去;浪费(tine的过去分词) Adj. : having or furnished with tines
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tint
[tint] n. 色彩;浅色 vt. 染(发);给…着色 Transitive verb dialect British : LOSE intransitive verb , dialect British : to become lost Noun.1 a : a usually slight or pale coloration : HUE b : any of various lighter or darker shades of a color : TINGE 2 : a variation of a color produced by adding white to it and characterized by a low saturation with relatively high lightness 3 : a usually slight modifying quality or characteristic : TOUCH 4 : a shaded effect in engraving produced by fine parallel lines close together 5 : a panel of light color serving as background 6 : dye for the hair vt.: to impart or apply a tint to : COLOR
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tissue
['tiʃju:, -sju:] n.(动植物的)组织; 纸巾;薄纱; vt. 饰以薄纱;用化妆纸揩去 noun.1 a : a fine lightweight often sheer fabric b : MESH, NETWORK, WEB *a tissue of lies* 2 : a piece of soft absorbent tissue paper used especially as a handkerchief or for removing cosmetics 3 : an aggregate of cells usually of a particular kind together with their intercellular substance that form one of the structural materials of a plant or an animal
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titanic
[tai'tænik; ti-] n. 泰坦尼克(轮船名) adj. [希神]提坦的;像提坦的;巨大的,力大无比的 adj: having great magnitude, force, or power : COLOSSAL *a titanic struggle*
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titular
['titjulə, -tʃu-] adj. 有名无实的;有头衔的;标题的 n. 有称号或头衔的人;只有名义的人 Adj.1 a : existing in title only; especially : bearing a title derived from a defunct ecclesiastical jurisdiction (as an episcopal see) *a titular bishop* b : having the title and usually the honors belonging to an office or dignity without the duties, functions, or responsibilities *the titular head of a political party* 2 : bearing a title : TITLED 3 : of, relating to, or constituting a title *the titular hero of the play* Noun. : a person holding a title
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toady
['təudi] vi. 谄媚 vt. 谄媚 n. 谄媚者,马屁精 noun. : one who flatters in the hope of gaining favors : SYCOPHANT Intransitive verb.: to behave as a toady : engage in sycophancy synonyms see FAWN
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toed
[təʊd] adj. 斜着钉进去的;有趾的 v. 斜钉;装尖;用脚尖踢(toe的过去分词) Adj.1 : having a toe or toes especially of a specified kind or number ? usually used in combination *five-toed* *round-toed shoes* 2 [from past participle of 2toe] : driven obliquely *a toed nail*; also : secured by diagonal or oblique nailing
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topographical
[,tɔpə'ɡræfikəl] adj. 地志的;地形学的(等于topographic) Adj.1 : TOPOGRAPHIC 2 : of, relating to, or concerned with the artistic representation of a particular locality *a topographical poem* *topographical painting*
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topple
['tɔpl] vi. 倾倒;倒塌;摇摇欲坠 vt. 推翻;颠覆;使倒塌 Intransitive verb : to fall from or as if from being top-heavy transitive verb 1 : to cause to topple 2 a : OVERTHROW 2 *topple a dictator* b : DEFEAT 3
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torpid
['tɔ:pid] adj. 迟钝的,迟缓的;不活泼的;麻痹的;蛰伏的 Adj.1 a : having lost motion or the power of exertion or feeling : DORMANT, NUMB b : sluggish in functioning or acting *a torpid frog* *a torpid mind* 2 : lacking in energy or vigor : APATHETIC, DULL
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torpor
['tɔ:pə] n. 不活泼;麻木;懒散,迟缓 Noun.1 a : a state of mental and motor inactivity with partial or total insensibility b : a state of lowered physiological activity typically characterized by reduced metabolism, heart rate, respiration, and body temperature that occurs in varying degrees especially in hibernating and estivating animals 2 : APATHY, DULLNESS synonyms see LETHARGY
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tortuous
['tɔ:tjuəs, -tʃu-] adj. 扭曲的,弯曲的;啰嗦的 Adj.1 : marked by repeated twists, bends, or turns : WINDING *a tortuous path* 2 a : marked by devious or indirect tactics : CROOKED, TRICKY *a tortuous conspiracy* b : CIRCUITOUS, INVOLVED *the tortuous jargon of legal forms*
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totalitarian
[,təʊtælɪ'teərɪən; tə(ʊ),tælɪ-] n. 极权主义者 adj. 极权主义的 Adj a : of or relating to centralized control by an autocratic leader or hierarchy : AUTHORITARIAN, DICTATORIAL; especially : DESPOTIC b : of or relating to a political regime based on subordination of the individual to the state and strict control of all aspects of the life and productive capacity of the nation especially by coercive measures (as censorship and terrorism) 2 a : advocating or characteristic of totalitarianism b : completely regulated by the state especially as an aid to national mobilization in an emergency c : exercising autocratic powers : tending toward monopoly Noun.: an advocate or practitioner of totalitarianism
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touch
[tʌtʃ] vt. 接触;触动;使轻度受害 vi. 触摸;涉及;接近;提到 n. 接触;触觉;格调;少许 Transitive verb 1 : to bring a bodily part into contact with especially so as to perceive through the tactile sense : handle or feel gently usually with the intent to understand or appreciate *loved to touch the soft silk* 2 : to strike or push lightly especially with the hand or foot or an implement 3 : to lay hands upon (one afflicted with scrofula) with intent to heal 4 archaic a : to play on (a stringed instrument) b : to perform (a melody) by playing or singing 5 a : to take into the hands or mouth *never touches alcohol* b : to put hands upon in any way or degree *don't touch anything before the police come*; especially : to commit violence upon *swears he never touched the child* 6 : to deal with : become involved with *a sticky situation and I wouldn't touch it with a 10-foot pole* 7 : to induce to give or lend *touched him for ten dollars* 8 : to cause to be briefly in contact or conjunction with something *touched her spurs to the horse* *touched his hand to his hat* 9 a (1) : to meet without overlapping or penetrating : ADJOIN (2) : to get to : REACH *the speedometer needle touched 80* b : to be tangent to c : to rival in quality or value *nothing can touch that cloth for durability* 10 : to speak or tell of especially in passing *barely touched the incident in the speech* 11 a : to relate to : CONCERN b : to have an influence on : AFFECT 12 a : to leave a mark or impression on *few reagents will touch gold*; also : TINGE b : to harm slightly by or as if by contact : TAINT, BLEMISH *fruit touched by frost* c : to give a delicate tint, line, or expression to *a smile touched her lips* d : to get a hit off or score a run against *touched him for three runs* 13 : to draw or delineate with light strokes 14 a : to hurt the feelings of : WOUND b : to move to sympathetic feeling intransitive verb 1 a : to feel something with a body part (as the hand or foot) b : to lay hand or finger on a person to cure disease (as scrofula) 2 : to be in contact 3 : to come close : VERGE *your actions touch on treason* 4 : to have a bearing : RELATE ? used with on or upon 5 a : to make a brief or incidental stop on shore during a trip by water *touched at several ports* b : to treat a topic in a brief or casual manner ? used with on or upon *touched upon many points* synonyms see AFFECT Noun.1 a : a light stroke, tap, or push b : a hit against an opponent in fencing 2 : the act or fact of touching; also : the act or an instance of handling or controlling a ball (as in basketball or soccer) 3 : the special sense by which pressure or traction exerted on the skin or mucous membrane is perceived 4 : mental or moral sensitiveness, responsiveness, or tact *has a wonderful touch with children* 5 : a specified sensation that arises in response to stimulation of the tactile receptors : FEEL *the velvety touch of velour* 6 a archaic : the act of rubbing gold or silver on a touchstone to test its quality b : TEST, TRIAL ? used chiefly in the phrase put to the touch 7 a : a visible effect : MARK *a touch of the tropical sun* b : WEAKNESS, DEFECT 8 : something slight of its kind: as a : a light attack *a touch of fever* b : a small quantity or indication : HINT *a touch of spring in the air* c : a transient emotion *a momentary touch of compunction* d : a near approach : CLOSE CALL *beaten in the championships by a mere touch* 9 a archaic : the playing of an instrument (as a lute or piano) with the fingers; also : musical notes or strains so produced b : particular action of a keyboard with reference to the resistance of its keys to pressure *piano with a stiff touch* 10 : control of the hands: as a : a manner or method of touching or striking especially the keys of a keyboard instrument b : ability to precisely control the path and speed of a shot or pass *a great shooting touch* 11 : a set of changes in change ringing that is less than a peal 12 a : an effective and subtle detail *applies the finishing touches to the story* b : distinctive and often effective manner or method *the touch of a master* c : a characteristic or distinguishing trait or quality 13 slang : an act of soliciting or getting a gift or loan 14 : the state or fact of being in contact or communication or of having awareness *lost touch with her cousin* *let's keep in touch* *out of touch with modern times* 15 : the area outside of the touchlines in soccer or outside of and including the touchlines in rugby *the ball went into touch*
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touched
[tʌtʃt] adj. 受感动的;精神失常的 v. 触摸(touch的过去式和过去分词) Adj. : 1 : emotionally stirred (as with gratitude) 2 : slightly unbalanced mentally
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touching
``` ['tʌtʃiŋ] adj. 动人的,令人同情的 prep. 至于,关于 v. 接触;感动(touch的ing形式) Prep. : in reference to : CONCERNING Adj.: capable of arousing emotions of tenderness or compassion synonyms see MOVING ```
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touchy
['tʌtʃi] adj. 过敏的;易生气的;难以取悦的 Adj.1 : marked by readiness to take offense on slight provocation *he's a little touchy about his past* 2 a of a body part : acutely sensitive or irritable b of a chemical : highly explosive or inflammable 3 : calling for tact, care, or caution in treatment *a touchy subject*
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tout
[taut] vt. 兜售;招徕;刺探赛马情报 vi. 兜售;招徕顾客;拉选票 n. 侦查者;兜售者 Transitive verb 1 : to spy on : WATCH 2 a British : to spy out information about (as a racing stable or horse) b : to give a tip or solicit bets on (a racehorse) 3 : to solicit, peddle, or persuade importunately *not meant to tout you off the movie ?Russell Baker* 4 : to make much of : PROMOTE, TALK UP *touted as the summer's blockbuster movie* *the college's much touted women's studies program* intransitive verb 1 : to solicit patronage 2 a chiefly British : to spy on racehorses in training to gain information for betting b : to give a tip or solicit bets on a racehorse Noun. : one who touts: as a : one who solicits patronage b chiefly British : one who spies out racing information for betting purposes c : one who gives tips or solicits bets on a racehorse
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towering
['tauəriŋ] adj. 高耸的;卓越的;激烈的 v. 高翔(tower的ing形式) Adj.1 : impressively high or great : IMPOSING *towering pines* 2 : reaching a high point of intensity : OVERWHELMING *a towering rage* 3 : going beyond proper bounds : EXCESSIVE *towering ambitions*
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toxic
['tɔksik] adj. 有毒的;中毒的 Adj.1 : containing or being poisonous material especially when capable of causing death or serious debilitation *toxic waste* *a toxic radioactive gas* *an insecticide highly toxic to birds* 2 : exhibiting symptoms of infection or toxicosis *the patient became toxic two days later* 3 : extremely harsh, malicious, or harmful *toxic sarcasm* Noun.: a toxic substance ? usually used in plural
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toxin
['tɔksin] n. 毒素;毒质 Noun.: a poisonous substance that is a specific product of the metabolic activities of a living organism and is usually very unstable, notably toxic when introduced into the tissues, and typically capable of inducing antibody formation
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trace
[treis] vi. 追溯;沿路走 vt. 追踪,查探;描绘;回溯 n. 痕迹,踪迹;微量;迹线;缰绳 Noun.1 archaic : a course or path that one follows 2 a : a mark or line left by something that has passed; also : FOOTPRINT b : a path, trail, or road made by the passage of animals, people, or vehicles 3 a : a sign or evidence of some past thing : VESTIGE b : ENGRAM 4 : something (as a line) traced or drawn: as a : the marking made by a recording instrument (as a seismograph or kymograph) b : the ground plan of a military installation or position either on a map or on the ground 5 a : the intersection of a line or plane with a plane b : the usually bright line or spot that moves across the screen of a cathode-ray tube; also : the path taken by such a line or spot 6 a : a minute and often barely detectable amount or indication *a trace of a smile* b : an amount of a chemical constituent not always quantitatively determinable because of minuteness transitive verb 1 a : DELINEATE, SKETCH b : to form (as letters or figures) carefully or painstakingly c : to copy (as a drawing) by following the lines or letters as seen through a transparent superimposed sheet d : to impress or imprint (as a design or pattern) with a tracer e : to record a tracing of in the form of a curved, wavy, or broken line *trace the heart action* f : to adorn with linear ornamentation (as tracery or chasing) 2 archaic : to travel over : TRAVERSE 3 a : to follow the footprints, track, or trail of b : to follow or study out in detail or step by step *trace the history of the labor movement* c : to discover by going backward over the evidence step by step *trace your ancestry* d : to discover signs, evidence, or remains of 4 : to lay out the trace of (a military installation) intransitive verb 1 : to make one's way; especially : to follow a track or trail 2 : to be traceable historically Noun.1 : either of two straps, chains, or lines of a harness for attaching a draft animal to something (as a vehicle) to be drawn 2 : LEADER 1e(2) 3 : one or more vascular bundles supplying a leaf or twig
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traceable
['treisəbl] adj. 起源于;可追踪的;可描绘的 Adj.1 : capable of being traced *a traceable riverbed* *a barely traceable inscription* 2 : suitable or of a kind to be attributed : DUE, ASCRIBABLE ? used with to *a failure traceable to lack of energy*
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tractable
['træktəbl] adj. 易于管教的;易驾驭的;易处理的;驯良的 Adj.1 : capable of being easily led, taught, or controlled : DOCILE *a tractable horse* 2 : easily handled, managed, or wrought : MALLEABLE synonyms see OBEDIENT
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trademark
['treidmɑ:k] n. 商标 Noun.1 : a device (as a word) pointing distinctly to the origin or ownership of merchandise to which it is applied and legally reserved to the exclusive use of the owner as maker or seller 2 : a distinguishing characteristic or feature firmly associated with a person or thing *derringersTbecame almost a trademark of gamblers ?Elmer Keith* *wearing his trademark bow tie and derby hat* vt.: to secure trademark rights for : register the trademark of
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tragic
['trædʒik] adj. 悲剧的;悲痛的,不幸的 Adj.1 : of, marked by, or expressive of tragedy *the tragic significance of the atomic bomb ?H. S. Truman* 2 a : dealing with or treated in tragedy *the tragic hero* b : appropriate to or typical of tragedy 3 a : regrettably serious or unpleasant : DEPLORABLE, LAMENTABLE *a tragic mistake* b : marked by a sense of tragedy
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trait
[trei, treit] n. 特性,特点;品质;少许 Noun.1 a : a stroke of or as if of a pencil b : TOUCH, TRACE 2 a : a distinguishing quality (as of personal character) *curiosity is one of her notable traits* b : an inherited characteristic
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trample
['træmpl] vt. 践踏;蔑视,伤害 vi. 践踏;蔑视,伤害;脚步沉重地走 n. 蹂躏;践踏声 Intransitive verb 1 : TRAMP; especially : to tread heavily so as to bruise, crush, or injure 2 : to inflict injury or destruction especially contemptuously or ruthlessly ? usually used with on, over, or upon *trampling on the rights of others* transitive verb : to crush, injure, or destroy by or as if by treading *trampled the flowers*
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tranquil
['træŋkwil, 'træn-] adj. 安静的,平静的;安宁的;稳定的 Adj.1 a : free from agitation of mind or spirit *a tranquil self-assurance* b : free from disturbance or turmoil *a tranquil scene* 2 : unvarying in aspect : STEADY, STABLE synonyms see CALM
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transcend
[træn'send, trɑ:n-] vt. 胜过,超越 Transitive verb 1 a : to rise above or go beyond the limits of b : to triumph over the negative or restrictive aspects of : OVERCOME c : to be prior to, beyond, and above (the universe or material existence) 2 : to outstrip or outdo in some attribute, quality, or power intransitive verb : to rise above or extend notably beyond ordinary limits synonyms see EXCEED
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transcendent
[træn'sendənt] adj. 卓越的;超常的;出类拔萃的 n. 卓越的人;超绝物 Adj.1 a : exceeding usual limits : SURPASSING b : extending or lying beyond the limits of ordinary experience c in Kantian philosophy : being beyond the limits of all possible experience and knowledge 2 : being beyond comprehension 3 : transcending the universe or material existence ? compare IMMANENT 2 4 : universally applicable or significant *the antislavery movementTrecognized the transcendent importance of liberty ?L. H. Tribe*
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transcontinental
[,trænzkɒntɪ'nent(ə)l; trɑːnz-; -ns-] adj. 横贯大陆的;大陆那边的 | Adj. : extending or going across a continent *a transcontinental railroad*
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transcribe
[træn'skraib, trænz'k-, trɑ:n-] vt. 转录;抄写 vt.1 a : to make a written copy of b : to make a copy of (dictated or recorded matter) in longhand or on a machine (as a typewriter) c : to paraphrase or summarize in writing d : WRITE DOWN, RECORD 2 a : to represent (speech sounds) by means of phonetic symbols b : TRANSLATE 2a c : to transfer (data) from one recording form to another d : to record (as on magnetic tape) for later broadcast 3 : to make a musical transcription of 4 : to cause (as DNA) to undergo genetic transcription
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transcription
[træn'skripʃən, trænz'k-, trɑ:n-] n. 抄写;抄本;誊写 Noun.1 : an act, process, or instance of transcribing 2 : COPY, TRANSCRIPT: as a : an arrangement of a musical composition for some instrument or voice other than the original b : a recording (as on magnetic tape) made especially for use in radio broadcasting 3 : the process of constructing a messenger RNA molecule using a DNA molecule as a template with resulting transfer of genetic information to the messenger RNA ? compare TRANSLATION 2, REVERSE TRANSCRIPTION
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transferable
adj. 可转让的;可转移的 Noun.1 : an act, process, or instance of transcribing 2 : COPY, TRANSCRIPT: as a : an arrangement of a musical composition for some instrument or voice other than the original b : a recording (as on magnetic tape) made especially for use in radio broadcasting 3 : the process of constructing a messenger RNA molecule using a DNA molecule as a template with resulting transfer of genetic information to the messenger RNA ? compare TRANSLATION 2, REVERSE TRANSCRIPTION
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transform
[træns'fɔ:m, trænz-, trɑ:n-] vt. 改变,使…变形;转换 vi. 变换,改变;转化 Transitive verb 1 a : to change in composition or structure b : to change the outward form or appearance of c : to change in character or condition : CONVERT 2 : to subject to mathematical transformation 3 : to cause (a cell) to undergo genetic transformation intransitive verb : to become transformed : CHANGE Noun.1 : a mathematical element obtained from another by transformation 2 : TRANSFORMATION 3a(1), (2) 3 : a linguistic structure (as a sentence) produced by means of a transformation **the duckling is killed by the farmer* is a transform of *the farmer kills the duckling**
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transformation
[,trænsfə'meiʃən, ,trænz-, trɑ:n-] n. 转化;转换;改革;变形 Noun.1 : an act, process, or instance of transforming or being transformed 2 : false hair worn especially by a woman to replace or supplement natural hair 3 a (1) : the operation of changing (as by rotation or mapping) one configuration or expression into another in accordance with a mathematical rule; especially : a change of variables or coordinates in which a function of new variables or coordinates is substituted for each original variable or coordinate (2) : the formula that effects a transformation b : FUNCTION 5a c : an operation that converts (as by insertion, deletion, or permutation) one grammatical string (as a sentence) into another; also : a formal statement of such an operation 4 : genetic modification of a bacterium by incorporation of free DNA from another bacterial cell; also : genetic modification of a cell by the uptake and incorporation of exogenous DNA
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transgress
[træns'ɡres, trænz-, trɑ:n-] vt. 违反;侵犯;犯罪 vi. 违反;违法;越界 Intransitive verb 1 : to violate a command or law : SIN 2 : to go beyond a boundary or limit transitive verb 1 : to go beyond limits set or prescribed by : VIOLATE *transgress divine law* 2 : to pass beyond or go over (a limit or boundary)
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transient
['trænziənt, -si-, -ʃənt, 'trɑ:n-] adj. 短暂的;路过的 n. 瞬变现象;过往旅客;候鸟 Adj.1 a : passing especially quickly into and out of existence : TRANSITORY *transient beauty* b : passing through or by a place with only a brief stay or sojourn *transient visitors* 2 : affecting something or producing results beyond itself Noun.1 : one that is transient: as a : a transient guest b : a person traveling about usually in search of work 2 a : a temporary oscillation that occurs in a circuit because of a sudden change of voltage or of load b : a transient current or voltage
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transit
['trænsit, -zit, 'trɑ:n-] n. 运输;经过 vt. 运送 vi. 经过 Noun.1 a : an act, process, or instance of passing through or over : PASSAGE b : CHANGE, TRANSITION c (1) : conveyance of persons or things from one place to another (2) : usually local transportation especially of people by public conveyance; also : vehicles or a system engaged in such transportation 2 a : passage of a celestial body over the meridian of a place or through the field of a telescope b : passage of a smaller body (as Venus) across the disk of a larger (as the sun) 3 : a theodolite with the telescope mounted so that it can be transited intransitive verb : to make a transit transitive verb 1 a : to pass over or through : TRAVERSE b : to cause to pass over or through 2 : to pass across (a meridian, a celestial body, or the field of view of a telescope) 3 : to turn (a telescope) over about the horizontal transverse axis in surveying