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frigidity

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[fri’dʒiditi] n. 性冷淡;冷淡;寒冷
Noun.: the quality or state of being frigid; specifically : marked or abnormal sexual indifference especially in a woman

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fringe

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[frindʒ] n. 边缘;穗;刘海
adj. 边缘的;附加的
vt. 加穗于
Noun.1 : an ornamental border consisting of short straight or twisted threads or strips hanging from cut or raveled edges or from a separate band
2 a : something resembling a fringe : EDGE, PERIPHERY ? often used in plural operated on the fringes of the law b chiefly British : 4BANG c : one of various light or dark bands produced by the interference or diffraction of light d : an area bordering a putting green on a golf course with grass trimmed longer than on the green itself
3 a : something that is marginal, additional, or secondary to some activity, process, or subject a fringe sport b : a group with marginal or extremist views c : FRINGE BENEFIT
vt.1 : to furnish or adorn with a fringe
2 : to serve as a fringe for : BORDER

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frisk

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[frisk] vi. 蹦跳;欢跃
n. 搜身;快乐;蹦跳;快乐的时刻
vt. 轻摇
Intransitive verb : to leap, skip, or dance in a lively or playful way : GAMBOL
transitive verb : to search (a person) for something (as a concealed weapon) by running the hand rapidly over the clothing and through the pockets
Noun.1 a archaic : CAPER b : GAMBOL, ROMP c : DIVERSION
2 : an act of frisking

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frolic

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['frɒlɪk] n. 嬉闹,嬉戏
adj. 嬉戏的,欢乐的
vi. 嬉戏
Adj.: full of fun  : MERRY
vi.1 : to amuse oneself  : make merry
2 : to play and run about happily  : ROMP
Noun.1 : a playful or mischievous action
2 a : an occasion or scene of fun  : PARTY  b : FUN, MERRIMENT
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frothy

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[‘frɔθi] adj. 多泡的;起泡的;空洞的,浅薄的
Adj.1 : full of or consisting of froth
2 a : gaily frivolous or light in content or treatment : INSUBSTANTIAL a frothy comedy b : made of light thin material

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frowzy

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[‘frauzi] adj. 不整洁的(等于frowsy);有臭味的;霉臭的

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fructify

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[‘frʌktɪfaɪ] vt. 使结果实;使肥沃;富有成果
vi. 结果实;有成果
Intransitive verb : to bear fruit its seeds shall fructify ?Amy Lowell no partnership can fructify without candor on both sides ?D. M. Ogilvy
transitive verb : to make fruitful or productive

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Full-blown

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[ful’bləun] adj. 成熟的;(花)盛开的;(帆等)张满的

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Full-bodied

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[‘ful’bɔdid] adj. 浓郁的;醇厚的;魁梧的;躯体大的

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fulminate

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[‘fʌlmineit] vi. 爆炸;电闪;怒喝
vt. 使爆发;以严词谴责
n. 雷酸盐;烈性炸药
Transitive verb : to utter or send out with denunciation fulminate a decree
intransitive verb : to send forth censures or invectives
Noun. : an often explosive salt (as mercury fulminate) containing the group \CNO

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fumble

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[‘fʌmbl] vt. 摸索;笨拙地做;[体育]漏接
vi. 摸索;笨拙地行动;漏球
n. 摸索;笨拙的处理;漏球
Intransitive verb
1 a : to grope for or handle something clumsily or aimlessly b : to make awkward attempts to do or find something fumbled in his pocket for a coin c : to search by trial and error d : BLUNDER
2 : to feel one’s way or move awkwardly
3 a : to drop or juggle or fail to play cleanly a grounder b : to lose hold of a football while handling or running with it
transitive verb
1 : to bring about by clumsy manipulation
2 a : to feel or handle clumsily b : to deal with in a blundering way : BUNGLE
3 : to make (one’s way) in a clumsy manner
4 a : MISPLAY fumble a grounder b : to lose hold of (a football) while handling or running
Noun.1 : an act or instance of fumbling
2 : a fumbled ball

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fume

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[fju:m] vi. 冒烟;发怒
vt. 熏;冒烟;愤怒地说
n. 烟;愤怒,烦恼
Noun.1 a : a smoke, vapor, or gas especially when irritating or offensive engine exhaust fumes b : an often noxious suspension of particles in a gas (as air)
2 : something (as an emotion) that impairs one’s reasoning sometimes his head gets a little hot with the fumes of patriotism ?Matthew Arnold
3 : a state of excited irritation or anger ? usually used in the phrase in a fume
transitive verb
1 : to expose to or treat with fumes
2 : to give off in fumes fuming thick black smoke
3 : to utter while in a state of excited irritation or anger
intransitive verb
1 a : to emit fumes b : to be in a state of excited irritation or anger fretted and fumed over the delay
2 : to rise in or as if in fumes

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funk

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[fʌŋk] n. 恐惧;怯懦;恐怖;臭味
vt. 害怕;畏缩;使闻到臭味
vi. 惊恐;畏缩;发出臭味
Noun. : a strong offensive smell
intransitive verb : to become frightened and shrink back
transitive verb
1 : to be afraid of : DREAD
2 : to shrink from undertaking or facing
Noun.1 a : a state of paralyzing fear b : a depressed state of mind
2 : one that funks : COWARD
3 : SLUMP 1 an economic funk the team went into a funk
Noun.1 : music that combines traditional forms of black music (as blues, gospel, or soul) and is characterized by a strong backbeat
2 : the quality or state of being funky jeansThave lost much of their funk ?Tom Wolfe

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funky

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[‘fʌŋki] adj. 时髦的;畏缩的;[俚]恶臭的
Adj. : being in a funk : PANICKY
Adj.1 : having an offensive odor : FOUL
2 : having an earthy unsophisticated style and feeling; especially : having the style and feeling of older black American music (as blues or gospel) or of funk a slick, heavy beat that is unmistakably contemporary and irresistibly funky ?Jay Cocks
3 a : odd or quaint in appearance or feeling b : lacking style or taste c : unconventionally stylish : HIP

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furbish

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[‘fə:biʃ] vt. 磨光;恢复;更新
vt.1 : to make lustrous : POLISH
2 : to give a new look to : RENOVATE ? often used with up

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furor

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[‘fju:rɔ:] n. 狂热;激怒;喧闹;感动
Noun.1 : an angry or maniacal fit : RAGE
2 : FURY 4
3 : a fashionable craze : VOGUE
4 a : furious or hectic activity b : an outburst of public excitement or indignation : UPROAR

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fury

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[‘fjuəri] n. 狂怒;暴怒;激怒者
Noun.1 : intense, disordered, and often destructive rage
2 a capitalized : any of the avenging deities in Greek mythology who torment criminals and inflict plagues b : an avenging spirit c : one who resembles an avenging spirit; especially : a spiteful woman
3 : extreme fierceness or violence
4 : a state of inspired exaltation : FRENZY
synonyms see ANGER

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fuss

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[fʌs] vi. 小题大作;忙乱;焦燥;焦急;无事自扰
n. 大惊小怪,大惊小怪的人;小题大作;忙乱
vt. 使烦恼,使烦忧
Noun.1 a : needless bustle or excitement b : a show of flattering attention made a big fuss over his favorite niece
2 a : a state of agitation especially over a trivial matter b : OBJECTION, PROTEST c : an often petty controversy or quarrel
intransitive verb
1 a : to create or be in a state of restless activity; especially : to shower flattering attentions fussing over the grandchildren b : to pay close or undue attention to small details fussed with her hair
2 a : to become upset : WORRY b : to express annoyance or pique : COMPLAIN
transitive verb : AGITATE, UPSET

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fusty

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[‘fʌsti] adj. 发霉的;守旧的,老式的
Adj.1 British : impaired by age or dampness : MOLDY
2 : saturated with dust and stale odors : MUSTY
3 : rigidly old-fashioned or reactionary
synonyms see MALODOROUS

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futility

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[fju:’tiliti] n. 无用;徒劳;无价值
Noun.1 : the quality or state of being futile : USELESSNESS
2 : a useless act or gesture the futilities of debate for its own sake ?W. A. White

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gab

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[ɡæb] vi. 空谈;瞎扯闲聊;唠叨
n. 多嘴;饶舌;爱说话唠叨
vi.: to talk in a rapid or thoughtless manner  : CHATTER
Noun. : TALK;  especially   : idle talk
Noun.: GABARDINE 2
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gabble

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[‘ɡæbl] vi. 急促而含糊地说话
vt. 喋喋不休地说;七嘴八嘴地说
n. 急促不清的话
Intransitive verb
1 : to talk fast or foolishly : JABBER
2 : to utter inarticulate or animal sounds
transitive verb : to say with incoherent rapidity : BABBLE

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gabby

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[‘ɡæbi] adj. 饶舌的,多嘴的

Adj.: TALKATIVE, GARRULOUS

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gadget

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[‘ɡædʒit] n. 小玩意;小器具;小配件;诡计

noun.: an often small mechanical or electronic device with a practical use but often thought of as a novelty

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gaff
[ɡæf] n. 鱼叉;斜桁;[英俚]低级娱乐场所 vt. 用鱼叉捉;用鱼钩拖上来;[俚]欺骗 vi. [英俚]赌博 Noun.1 a : a spear or spearhead for taking fish or turtles b : a handled hook for holding or lifting heavy fish c : a metal spur for a gamecock d : a butcher's hook e : a climbing iron or its steel point used by a telephone lineman 2 : the spar on which the head of a fore-and-aft sail is extended 3 : GAFFE vt.1 : to strike or secure with a gaff 2 : to fit (a gamecock) with a gaff Noun.British : a cheap theater or music hall Noun.1 a : something painful or difficult to bear : ORDEAL ? usually used in the phrase stand the gaff; especially : persistent raillery or criticism b : rough treatment : ABUSE 2 a : HOAX, FRAUD b : GIMMICK, TRICK vt.1 : DECEIVE, TRICK; also : FLEECE 2 : to fix for the purpose of cheating *gaff the dice*
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gaffe
[ɡæf] n. 失态;过失 Noun.1 : a social or diplomatic blunder 2 : a noticeable mistake
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gaiety
['ɡeiəti] n. 快乐,兴高采烈;庆祝活动,喜庆;(服饰)华丽,艳丽 Noun.1 : MERRYMAKING; also : festive activity ? often used in plural 2 : high spirits : MERRIMENT 3 : ELEGANCE, FINERY
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gambol
['ɡæmbəl] vi. 雀跃;耍闹 n. 雀跃;嬉戏 vi. : to skip about in play : FRISK, FROLIC Noun.: a skipping or leaping about in play
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gander
``` ['ɡændə] n. 雄鹅;呆子;一瞥 vi. 闲逛 Noun.1 : an adult male goose 2 : SIMPLETON Noun. : LOOK, GLANCE *take a gander* ```
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gangling
['ɡæŋɡliŋ] adj. 过分瘦长的;动作笨拙难看的 v. 笨拙地移动(gangle的ing形式) Adj.: loosely and awkwardly built : LANKY
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gangly
['ɡæŋɡli] adj. 身材瘦长的 | Adj. : GANGLING
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gangway
['ɡæŋwei] n. 舷梯;跳板;进出通路;座间过道 int. 让路 Noun.1 : PASSAGEWAY; especially : a temporary way of planks 2 a : either of the sides of the upper deck of a ship b : the opening by which a ship is boarded c : GANGPLANK 3 British : AISLE 4 a : a cross aisle dividing the front benches from the backbenches in the British House of Commons b : an aisle in the British House of Commons that separates government and opposition benches 5 : a clear passage through a crowd ? often used as an interjection
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gape
[ɡeip] vi. 裂开,张开;打呵欠 n. 裂口,张嘴;呵欠 vi.1 a : to open the mouth wide b : to open or part widely *holes gaped in the pavement* 2 : to gaze stupidly or in openmouthed surprise or wonder 3 : YAWN Noun.1 : an act of gaping: a : YAWN b : an openmouthed stare 2 : an unfilled space or extent 3 a : the median margin-to-margin length of the open mouth b : the line along which the mandibles of a bird close c : the width of an opening 4 plural but singular in construction a : a disease of birds and especially young birds in which gapeworms invade and irritate the trachea b : a fit of yawning
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garbled
['ɡɑ:bld] adj. 篡改的;混乱的;引起误解的 | v. 断章取义(garble的过去式和过去分词)
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gargantuan
[ɡɑ:'ɡæntjuən] adj. 庞大的,巨大的 | Adj. : tremendous in size, volume, or degree : GIGANTIC, COLOSSAL *gargantuan waterfalls*
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gargoyle
['ɡɑ:ɡɔil] n. 滴水嘴 Noun.1 a : a spout in the form of a grotesque human or animal figure projecting from a roof gutter to throw rainwater clear of a building b : a grotesquely carved figure 2 : a person with an ugly face
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garment
['ɡɑ:mənt] n. 衣服,服装;外表,外观 vt. 给…穿衣服 Noun.: an article of clothing vt. : to clothe with or as if with a garment
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garner
['ɡɑ:nə] vt. 获得;储存;把…储入谷仓 n. 谷仓 vt.1 a : to gather into storage b : to deposit as if in a granary *volumes in which he has garnered the fruits of his lifetime labors ?Reinhold Niebuhr* 2 a : to acquire by effort : EARN b : ACCUMULATE, COLLECT
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garnish
['ɡɑ:niʃ] vt. 装饰 n. 为增加色香味而添加的配菜;装饰品 vt.1 a : DECORATE, EMBELLISH b : to add decorative or savory touches to (food or drink) 2 : to equip with accessories : FURNISH 3 : GARNISHEE synonyms see ADORN Noun.1 : EMBELLISHMENT, ORNAMENT 2 : something (as lemon wedges or parsley) used to garnish food or drink 3 a : an unauthorized fee formerly extorted from a new inmate of an English jail b : a similar payment required of a new worker
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garrulity
[ɡə'ru:liti] n. 饶舌;[医]多言;多嘴 | Noun. : the quality or state of being garrulous
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gaseous
['ɡæsiəs] adj. 气态的,气体的;无实质的 Adj.1 : having the form of or being gas; also : of or relating to gases 2 a : lacking substance or solidity b : GASSY 3 *trick phrases and gaseous circumlocutions ?Edwin Newman*
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gauche
[ɡəuʃ] adj. 笨拙的;粗鲁的;不善交际的;偏转的 Adj.1 a : lacking social experience or grace; also : not tactful : CRUDE *it would be gauche to mention the subject* b : crudely made or done *a gauche turn of phrase* 2 : not planar *gauche conformation of molecules* synonyms see AWKWARD
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gaunt
[ɡɔ:nt] adj. 憔悴的;荒凉的;枯瘦的 Adj.1 : excessively thin and angular *a long gaunt face* 2 : BARREN, DESOLATE synonyms see LEAN
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gavel
['ɡævəl] n. (拍卖商、法官、议长用的)小木槌 Noun.: rent or tribute in medieval England Noun. : a mallet used (as by a presiding officer or auctioneer) for commanding attention or confirming an action (as a vote or sale) vt.: to bring or force by use of a gavel *gaveled the audience to silence*
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gawky
['ɡɔ:ki] adj. 笨拙的,鲁钝的 n. 笨拙的人 Adj. : AWKWARD, CLUMSY *a gawky adolescent*
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gaze
[ɡeiz] vi. 凝视;注视 n. 凝视;注视 vi.: to fix the eyes in a steady intent look often with eagerness or studious attention Noun. : a fixed intent look
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genesis
['dʒenisis] n. 发生;起源 | Noun.: the origin or coming into being of something *the genesis of a new political movement*
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genteel
``` [dʒen'ti:l] adj. 有教养的,文雅的;上流社会的 Adj.1 a : having an aristocratic quality or flavor : STYLISH b : of or relating to the gentry or upper class c : elegant or graceful in manner, appearance, or shape d : free from vulgarity or rudeness : POLITE 2 a : maintaining or striving to maintain the appearance of superior or middle-class social status or respectability b (1) : marked by false delicacy, prudery, or affectation (2) : conventionally or insipidly pretty *timid and genteel artistic style* ```
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genuine
['dʒenjuin] adj. 真实的,真正的;诚恳的 Adj.1 a : actually having the reputed or apparent qualities or character *genuine vintage wines* b : actually produced by or proceeding from the alleged source or author *the signature is genuine* c : sincerely and honestly felt or experienced *a deep and genuine love* d : ACTUAL, TRUE *a genuine improvement* 2 : free from hypocrisy or pretense : SINCERE synonyms see AUTHENTIC
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germicide
['dʒə:misaid] n. 杀菌剂,杀菌物 | Noun. : an agent that destroys germs
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gerontocracy
[,dʒerɔn'tɔkrəsi] n. 老人政治;老人政府 Noun.: rule by elders; specifically : a form of social organization in which a group of old men or a council of elders dominates or exercises control
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gestate
['dʒesteit] vt. 使怀孕 vi. 孕育,创案 Transitive verb 1 : to carry in the uterus during pregnancy 2 : to conceive and gradually develop in the mind intransitive verb : to be in the process of gestation
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gesticulate
[dʒe'stɪkjʊleɪt] vt. 用手势谈话;做姿势表达 vi. 用姿势示意;(讲话时)做手势 vi. : to make gestures especially when speaking
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gesture
['dʒestʃə] n. 姿态;手势 vi. 作手势;用动作示意 vt. 用动作表示 Noun.1 archaic : CARRIAGE, BEARING 2 : a movement usually of the body or limbs that expresses or emphasizes an idea, sentiment, or attitude 3 : the use of motions of the limbs or body as a means of expression 4 : something said or done by way of formality or courtesy, as a symbol or token, or for its effect on the attitudes of others *a political gesture to draw popular support ?V. L. Parrington* intransitive verb : to make a gesture transitive verb : to express or direct by a gesture
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giggle
['ɡiɡl] vi. 傻笑;咯咯地笑 vt. 咯咯地笑着说 n. 吃吃的笑 Intransitive verb : to laugh with repeated short catches of the breath transitive verb : to utter with a giggle Noun.1 : the act of giggling 2 chiefly British : a source of amusement
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gild
[gild] vt. 镀金;虚饰;供给钱 vt.1 : to overlay with or as if with a thin covering of gold 2 a : to give money to b : to give an attractive but often deceptive appearance to c archaic : to make bloody
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gimmick
['ɡimik] n. 暗机关;骗人的玩意 vt. 使暗机关;搞骗人的玩意 Noun.1 a : a mechanical device for secretly and dishonestly controlling gambling apparatus b : an ingenious or novel mechanical device : GADGET 2 a : an important feature that is not immediately apparent : CATCH b : an ingenious and usually new scheme or angle c : a trick or device used to attract business or attention *a marketing gimmick* vt.1 : to alter or influence by means of a gimmick 2 : to provide with a gimmick ? often used with up
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gingerly
['dʒɪndʒəlɪ] adj. 谨慎的;轻手轻脚的;慎重的 adv. 小心翼翼地;慎重地 Adj. : very cautious or careful
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gist
[dʒist] n. 主旨,要点;依据 Noun.1 : the ground of a legal action 2 : the main point or part : ESSENCE *the gist of an argument*
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gladiator
['ɡlædieitə] n. 斗剑者;古罗马公开表演的格斗者;争论者 Noun.1 : a person engaged in a fight to the death as public entertainment for ancient Romans 2 : a person engaging in a public fight or controversy 3 : a trained fighter; especially : a professional boxer
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glamor
['ɡlæmə] n. 魅力;魔法;迷人的美(等于glamour) vt. 迷惑;使有魅力(等于glamour) Noun.1 : a magic spell *the girls appeared to be under a glamour ?Llewelyn Powys* 2 : an exciting and often illusory and romantic attractiveness *the glamour of Hollywood*; especially : alluring or fascinating attraction ? often used attributively *glamour stock* *glamour girls* *whooping cranes andTother glamour birds ?R. T. Peterson*
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glare
[ɡlεə] n. 刺眼;耀眼的光;受公众注目 vi. 瞪眼表示 vt. 瞪视;发眩光 Intransitive verb 1 a : to shine with a harsh uncomfortably brilliant light b : STAND OUT, OBTRUDE 2 : to stare angrily or fiercely transitive verb 1 : to express (as hostility) by staring angrily 2 archaic : to cause to be sharply reflected Noun.1 a : a harsh uncomfortably bright light *the glare of a neon sign* *the glare of publicity*; especially : painfully bright sunlight b : cheap showy brilliance : GARISHNESS 2 : an angry or fierce stare 3 : a surface or sheet of smooth and slippery ice
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gleam
[ɡli:m] n. 微光;闪光;瞬息的一现 vi. 闪烁;隐约地闪现 vt. 使闪烁;使发微光 Noun.1 a : a transient appearance of subdued or partly obscured light *the gleam of dawn in the east* b (1) : a small bright light *the gleam of a match* (2) : GLINT *a gleam in his eyes* 2 : a brief or faint appearance *a gleam of hope* intransitive verb 1 : to shine with or as if with subdued steady light or moderate brightness 2 : to appear briefly or faintly *a light gleamed in the distance* transitive verb : to cause to gleam synonyms see FLASH
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glean
[ɡli:n] vt. 收集(资料);拾(落穗) vi. 收集;拾落穗 Intransitive verb 1 : to gather grain or other produce left by reapers 2 : to gather information or material bit by bit transitive verb 1 a : to pick up after a reaper b : to strip (as a field) of the leavings of reapers 2 a : to gather (as information) bit by bit b : to pick over in search of relevant material *gleaning old files for information* 3 : FIND OUT
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glee
['ɡli:] n. 快乐;欢欣;重唱歌曲 Noun.1 : exultant high-spirited joy : MERRIMENT 2 : a part-song for usually male voices
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glib
[ɡlib] adj. 口齿伶俐的,油嘴滑舌的 Adj.1 a : marked by ease and informality : NONCHALANT b : showing little forethought or preparation : OFFHAND *glib answers* c : lacking depth and substance : SUPERFICIAL *glib solutions to knotty problems* 2 archaic : SMOOTH, SLIPPERY 3 : marked by ease and fluency in speaking or writing often to the point of being insincere or deceitful *a glib politician*
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glide
[ɡlaid] n. 滑翔;滑行;滑移;滑音 vt. 滑翔;滑行;悄悄地走;消逝 vi. 使滑行;使滑动 Intransitive verb 1 : to move smoothly, continuously, and effortlessly *swans gliding over the lake* 2 : to go or pass imperceptibly *hours glided by* 3 a of an airplane : to descend gradually in controlled flight b : to fly in a glider 4 : to produce a glide (as in music or speech) transitive verb : to cause to glide Noun.1 : a calm stretch of shallow water flowing smoothly 2 : the act or action of gliding 3 : PORTAMENTO 4 a : a less prominent vowel sound produced by the passing of the vocal organs to or from the articulatory position of a speech sound ? compare DIPHTHONG b : SEMIVOWEL 5 : a device for facilitating movement of something; especially : a circular usually metal button attached to the bottom of furniture legs to provide a smooth surface
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glimmer
['ɡlimə] n. 微光;闪光;少许 vi. 闪烁;发微光 vi.1 a : to shine faintly or unsteadily b : to give off a subdued unsteady reflection 2 : to appear indistinctly with a faintly luminous quality synonyms see FLASH Noun.1 a : a feeble or intermittent light b : a subdued unsteady shining or sparkle 2 a : a dim perception or faint idea : INKLING b : HINT, SPARK *a glimmer of intelligence*
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glimpse
``` [ɡlimps] n. 一瞥,一看 vi. 瞥见 vt. 瞥见 Intransitive verb 1 archaic : GLIMMER 2 : to look briefly transitive verb : to get a brief look at Noun.1 archaic : GLIMMER 2 : a fleeting view or look ```
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glisten
``` ['ɡlisən] vi. 闪光,闪亮 n. 闪光,闪耀 vi. : to give off a sparkling or lustrous reflection of or as if of a moist or polished surface synonyms see FLASH Noun. : GLITTER, SPARKLE ```
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glitter
['ɡlitə] vi. 闪光;闪烁 n. 闪光;灿烂 vi.1 a : to shine by reflection with many small flashes of brilliant light : SPARKLE *sequins glittered in the spotlight* b : to shine with strong emotion : FLASH *eyes glittering in anger* 2 : to be brilliantly attractive, lavish, or spectacular; also : to be superficially attractive or exciting synonyms see FLASH Noun.1 a : sparkling brilliance of something that glitters b : a bright usually superficial attractiveness c : the quality of being spectacular 2 : small glittering objects used for ornamentation
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gloomy
['ɡlu:mi] adj. 黑暗的;沮丧的;阴郁的 Adj.1 a : partially or totally dark; especially : dismally and depressingly dark *gloomy weather* b : having a frowning or scowling appearance : FORBIDDING *a gloomy countenance* c : low in spirits : MELANCHOLY 2 a : causing gloom : DEPRESSING *a gloomy story* *a gloomy landscape* b : lacking in promise or hopefulness : PESSIMISTIC *gloomy prophecies* *a gloomy future* synonyms see DISMAL, SULLEN
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glorify
['ɡlɔ:rifai] vt. 赞美;美化;崇拜(神);使更壮丽 vt.1 a : to make glorious by bestowing honor, praise, or admiration b : to elevate to celestial glory 2 : to light up brilliantly 3 a : to represent as glorious : EXTOL *a song glorifying romantic love* b : to cause to be or seem to be better than the actual condition *the new position is just a glorified version of the old stockroom job* 4 : to give glory to (as in worship)
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glow
[ɡləu] vi. 发热;洋溢;绚丽夺目 n. 灼热;色彩鲜艳;兴高采烈 vi.1 a : to shine with or as if with an intense heat *embers glowing in the darkness* b (1) : to have a rich warm typically ruddy color *cheeks glowing with health* (2) : FLUSH, BLUSH *the children glowed with excitement* 2 a : to experience a sensation of or as if of heat *glowing with rage* b : to show exuberance or elation *glow with pride* Noun.1 : brightness or warmth of color; especially : REDNESS 2 a : warmth of feeling or emotion b : a sensation of warmth *the drug produces a sustained glow* 3 a : the state of glowing with heat and light b : light such as is emitted by a solid body heated to luminosity : INCANDESCENCE
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glower
[ɡləuə] vi. 怒目而视;瞪眼 n. 怒视;热切的注视;灯丝 vi.: to look or stare with sullen annoyance or anger Noun.: a sullen brooding look of annoyance or anger
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glowing
['ɡləuiŋ] adj. 灼热的;热情洋溢的;鲜艳的 v. 发光;容光焕发(glow的ing形式);发热 Adj.: that glows: a : burning incandescently b (1) : marked by a rich warm coloration *glowing colors* (2) : marked by a radiant healthfully ruddy coloration *glowing good health* c (1) : ARDENT, FERVID, IMPASSIONED *glowing devotion* (2) : highly enthusiastic : WARM, EXUBERANT *a glowing account of the trip* *glowing praise* *a glowing description*
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gnaw
[nɔ:] vt. 咬;折磨;侵蚀 vi. 咬;折磨;侵蚀 Transitive verb 1 a : to bite or chew on with the teeth; especially : to wear away by persistent biting or nibbling *a dog gnawing a bone* b : to make by gnawing *rats gnawed a hole* 2 a : to be a source of vexation to : PLAGUE *anxiety always gnawing him* b : to affect like gnawing *hunger gnawing her vitals* 3 : ERODE, CORRODE intransitive verb 1 : to bite or nibble persistently *gnawing at his underlip* 2 : to produce an effect of or as if of gnawing *waves gnawing away at the cliffs*
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gnawing
['nɔ:iŋ] adj. 令人痛苦的;折磨人的 n. 咬;不断的苦痛 v. 咬;侵蚀(gnaw的ing形式) Noun.1 : a persistent pain especially in the stomach or bowels resembling that caused by gnawing 2 gnawings plural : PANGS *gnawings of hunger*
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goad
[ɡəud] n. 刺激;(赶牲口用的)刺棒;激励 vt. 刺激;激励;用刺棒驱赶;煽动 Noun.1 a : something that pains as if by pricking : THORN b : something that urges or stimulates into action : SPUR 2 : a pointed rod used to urge on an animal synonyms see MOTIVE vt.1 : to incite or rouse as if with a goad 2 : to drive (as cattle) with a goad
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gobble
['ɡɔbl] vi. 贪食;咯咯叫 vt. 狼吞虎咽 n. 火鸡叫声 vt.1 : to swallow or eat greedily 2 : to take eagerly : GRAB ? usually used with up 3 : to read rapidly or greedily ? usually used with up vi.1 : to make the natural guttural noise of a male turkey 2 : to make a sound resembling the gobble of a turkey
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goblet
['ɡɔblit] n. 酒杯;高脚杯 Noun.1 archaic : a bowl-shaped drinking vessel without handles 2 : a drinking vessel (as of glass) with a foot and stem ? compare TUMBLER
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goggle
['ɡɔɡl] vi. 眼珠转动;瞪眼看 n. 护目镜,风镜;眼睛睁视 adj. 瞪眼的,睁眼的 vt. 使瞪眼;使眼珠转动 vi. : to stare with wide or protuberant eyes Adj. : PROTUBERANT, STARING *goggle eyes*
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goldbrick
['ɡəuldbrik] n. 懒汉;假金砖;赝品 vi. 称病 vt. 欺诈;偷懒 Noun.1 a : a worthless brick that appears to be of gold b : something that appears to be valuable but is actually worthless 2 : a person who shirks assigned work transitive verb : SWINDLE intransitive verb : to shirk duty or responsibility
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goof
[ɡu:f] n. 呆瓜 vi. 打发时间;混;出大错 vt. 弄糟 Noun.1 : a silly or stupid person 2 : BLUNDER intransitive verb 1 a : to spend time idly or foolishly ? usually used with off *goofing off instead of working* b : to engage in playful activity ? usually used with around *goofing around after school* 2 : to make a usually foolish or careless mistake : BLUNDER ? often used with up transitive verb : to make a mess of : BUNGLE ? usually used with up *goofed up the assignment*
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gorge
[ɡɔ:dʒ] n. 峡谷;胃;暴食;咽喉;障碍物 vt. 使吃饱;吞下;使扩张 vi. 拚命吃;狼吞虎咽 Noun.1 : THROAT ? often used with rise to indicate revulsion accompanied by a sensation of constriction *my gorge rises at the sight of blood* 2 a : a hawk's crop b : STOMACH, BELLY 3 : the entrance into an outwork (as a bastion) of a fort 4 : a narrow passage through land; especially : a narrow steep-walled canyon or part of a canyon 5 : a primitive device used instead of a fishhook that consists of an object (as a piece of bone attached in the middle of a line) easy to swallow but difficult to eject 6 : a mass choking a passage *a river dammed by an ice gorge* 7 : the line on the front of a coat or jacket formed by the crease of the lapel and collar intransitive verb : to eat greedily or to repletion; also : to partake of something in large amounts *gorging on books* intransitive verb 1 a : to stuff to capacity : GLUT b : to fill completely or to the point of distension *veins gorged with blood* 2 : to consume greedily synonyms see SATIATE Noun.: the act or an instance of gorging
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gourmand
['ɡuəmənd] n. 美食家;贪食者 adj. 贪食的 Noun.1 : one who is excessively fond of eating and drinking 2 : one who is heartily interested in good food and drink synonyms see EPICURE
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gourmet
['ɡuəmei] n. 美食家 Noun. : a connoisseur of food and drink; broadly : CONNOISSEUR 2 *a film gourmet* synonyms see EPICURE
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governance
['ɡʌvənəns] n. 管理;统治;支配 | Noun.: GOVERNMENT
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gracile
['græsɪl; 'græsaɪl] adj. 纤弱的,细长的;纤细优美的 Adj.1 : SLENDER, SLIGHT 2 : GRACEFUL 3 : of, relating to, resembling, or being a relatively small slender australopithecine (genus Australopithecus) characterized especially by molars and incisors of similar size that are adapted to a diet including both plant matter and animal flesh ? compare ROBUST 5
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gracious
['ɡreiʃəs] adj. 亲切的;高尚的;和蔼的;雅致的 int. 天哪;哎呀 Adj.1 a obsolete : GODLY b archaic : PLEASING, ACCEPTABLE 2 a : marked by kindness and courtesy *a gracious host* b : GRACEFUL c : marked by tact and delicacy : URBANE d : characterized by charm, good taste, generosity of spirit, and the tasteful leisure of wealth and good breeding *gracious living* 3 : MERCIFUL, COMPASSIONATE ? used conventionally of royalty and high nobility
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grant
[ɡrɑ:nt, ɡrænt] vt. 授予;允许;承认 vi. 同意 n. 拨款;授予物 vt.1 a : to consent to carry out for a person : allow fulfillment of *grant a request* b : to permit as a right, privilege, or favor *luggage allowances granted to passengers* 2 : to bestow or transfer formally *grant a scholarship to a student*; specifically : to give the possession or title of by a deed 3 a : to be willing to concede b : to assume to be true *granting that you are correct, you may find it hard to prove your point* Noun.1 : the act of granting 2 : something granted; especially : a gift (as of land or money) for a particular purpose 3 a : a transfer of property by deed or writing b : the instrument by which such a transfer is made; also : the property so transferred 4 : a minor territorial division of Maine, New Hampshire, or Vermont originally granted by the state to an individual or institution
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granule
['ɡrænju:l] n. 颗粒 Noun.1 : a small particle; especially : one of numerous particles forming a larger unit 2 : any of the small short-lived brilliant spots on the sun's photosphere
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grasping
['ɡrɑ:spiŋ] adj. 贪婪的;紧紧抓住的 v. 理解,领会(grasp的现在分词形式);抓紧,抓牢 Adj. : desiring material possessions urgently and excessively and often to the point of ruthlessness synonyms see COVETOUS
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grate
[ɡreit] vt. 装格栅于;磨擦 vi. 发摩擦声 n. 壁炉;格栅 Transitive verb 1 archaic : ABRADE 2 : to reduce to small particles by rubbing on something rough *grate cheese* 3 : FRET, IRRITATE 4 a : to gnash or grind noisily b : to cause to make a rasping sound c : to utter in a harsh voice intransitive verb 1 : to rub or rasp noisily 2 : to cause irritation : JAR *a voice that grates on the nerves* Noun.1 a : a barred frame for cooking over a fire b : a frame or bed of iron bars to hold a stove or furnace fire c : FIREPLACE 2 : GRATING 2 3 obsolete : CAGE, PRISON vt. : to furnish with a grate
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gratification
[,ɡrætifi'keiʃən] n. 满意;喜悦;使人满意之事 Noun.1 : REWARD, RECOMPENSE; especially : GRATUITY 2 : the act of gratifying : the state of being gratified 3 : a source of satisfaction or pleasure
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gratuity
[ɡrə'tju:əti] n. 赏钱,小费;赠物;退职金 | Noun.: something given voluntarily or beyond obligation usually for some service; especially : TIP
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gravel
['ɡrævəl] n. 碎石;砂砾 vt. 用碎石铺;使船搁浅在沙滩上;使困惑 Noun.1 obsolete : SAND 2 a : loose rounded fragments of rock b : a stratum or deposit of gravel; also : a surface covered with gravel *a gravel road* 3 : small calculi in the kidneys and urinary bladder vt.1 : to cover or spread with gravel 2 a : PERPLEX, CONFOUND b : IRRITATE, NETTLE *disappointedTand graveled him a good deal ?Mark Twain* Adj.: GRAVELLY 2 ? used of the human voice
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gravitate
['ɡræviteit] vi. 受引力作用;被吸引 vi.1 : to move under the influence of gravitation 2 a : to move toward something b : to be drawn or attracted especially by natural inclination *youngstersTgravitate toward a strong leader ?Rose Friedman*
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greenhorn
['ɡri:nhɔ:n] n. 生手;不懂世故的人;易受骗的人 1 : an inexperienced or naive person 2 : a newcomer (as to a country) unacquainted with local manners and customs
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gregariousness
[gri'gɛəriəsnis] n. 群集度;合群性 | Noun.: the quality or state of being gregarious
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grievance
['ɡri:vəns] n. 不满,不平;委屈;冤情 Noun.1 obsolete : SUFFERING, DISTRESS 2 : a cause of distress (as an unsatisfactory working condition) felt to afford reason for complaint or resistance 3 : the formal expression of a grievance : COMPLAINT synonyms see INJUSTICE
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grievous
['ɡri:vəs] adj. 痛苦的;剧烈的 Adj.1 : causing or characterized by severe pain, suffering, or sorrow *a grievous wound* *a grievous loss* 2 : OPPRESSIVE, ONEROUS *grievous costs of war* 3 : SERIOUS, GRAVE *grievous fault*
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grill
[ɡril] vt. 烧,烤;烤问 vi. 烧,烤;严加盘问 n. 烤架,铁格子;烤肉 vt.1 : to broil on a grill; also : to fry or toast on a griddle 2 a : to torment as if by broiling b : to question intensely *the police grilled the suspect* Noun.1 : a cooking utensil of parallel bars on which food is exposed to heat (as from charcoal or electricity) 2 : food that is broiled usually on a grill ? compare MIXED GRILL 3 : a usually informal restaurant or dining room
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grimace
[ɡri'meis] vi. 扮鬼脸;作怪相;作苦相 n. 鬼脸;怪相;痛苦的表情 Noun.: a facial expression usually of disgust, disapproval, or pain
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grin
[ɡrin] v. 露齿而笑,咧着嘴笑 n. 露齿笑 vi. : to draw back the lips so as to show the teeth especially in amusement or laughter; broadly : SMILE
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gripe
[ɡraip] n. 控制;发牢骚;肠绞痛 vt. 绞痛;握紧;惹恼 vi. 抱怨,发牢骚;肠绞痛 Transitive verb 1 archaic : SEIZE, GRASP 2 a : AFFLICT, DISTRESS b : IRRITATE, VEX 3 : to cause pinching and spasmodic pain in the bowels of intransitive verb 1 : to experience gripes 2 : to complain with grumbling Noun.1 archaic : CLUTCH, GRASP; broadly : CONTROL, MASTERY 2 : a pinching spasmodic intestinal pain ? usually used in plural 3 : GRIEVANCE, COMPLAINT
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grisly
['ɡrizli] adj. 可怕的;厉害的;严重的 Adj.1 : inspiring horror or intense fear *houses that were dark and grisly under the blank, cold sky ?D. H. Lawrence* 2 : inspiring disgust or distaste *a grisly account of the fire* synonyms see GHASTLY
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grit
[ɡrit] vt. 研磨;在…上铺砂砾 vi. 摩擦作声 n. 粗砂,砂砾 Noun.1 a : SAND, GRAVEL b : a hard sharp granule (as of sand); also : material (as many abrasives) composed of such granules 2 : any of several sandstones 3 a : the structure of a stone that adapts it to grinding b : the size of abrasive particles usually expressed as their mesh 4 : firmness of mind or spirit : unyielding courage in the face of hardship or danger 5 capitalized : a Liberal in Canadian politics intransitive verb : to give forth a grating sound transitive verb 1 : to cause (as one's teeth) to grind or grate 2 : to cover or spread with grit; especially : to smooth (as marble) with a coarse abrasive
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groan
[ɡrəun] vi. 呻吟;抱怨;发吱嘎声 vt. 呻吟;抱怨 n. 呻吟;叹息;吱嘎声 Intransitive verb 1 : to utter a deep moan indicative of pain, grief, or annoyance 2 : to make a harsh sound (as of creaking) under sudden or prolonged strain transitive verb : to utter or express with groaning
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groom
[ɡru:m] vt. 整饰;推荐;喂马 n. 新郎;马夫;男仆 vi. 打扮 Noun.1 archaic : MAN, FELLOW 2 a (1) archaic : MANSERVANT (2) : one of several officers of the English royal household b : a person responsible for the feeding, exercising, and stabling of horses 3 : BRIDEGROOM transitive verb 1 : to clean and maintain the appearance of (as the coat of a horse or dog) 2 : to make neat or attractive *an impeccably groomed woman* 3 : to get into readiness for a specific objective : PREPARE *was being groomed as a presidential candidate* intransitive verb : to groom oneself
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groove
[ɡru:v] n. 凹槽,槽;最佳状态;惯例 vt. 开槽于 vi. 形成沟槽 Noun.1 : a long narrow channel or depression 2 a : a fixed routine : RUT b : a situation suited to one's abilities or interests : NICHE 3 : top form *a great talker when he is in the groove* 4 : the middle of the strike zone in baseball where a pitch is most easily hit *a fastball right in the groove* 5 : an enjoyable or exciting experience 6 : a pronounced enjoyable rhythm transitive verb 1 a : to make a groove in b : to join by a groove 2 : to perfect by repeated practice *grooved her golf swing* 3 : to throw (a pitch) in the groove intransitive verb 1 : to become joined or fitted by a groove 2 : to form a groove 3 : to enjoy oneself intensely 4 : to interact harmoniously *contemporary minds and rock groove together ?Benjamin DeMott*
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gross
[ɡrəus] adj. 总共的;粗野的;恶劣的;显而易见的 vt. 总共收入 n. 总额,总数 Adj.1 a archaic : immediately obvious b (1) : glaringly noticeable usually because of inexcusable badness or objectionableness *a gross error* (2) : OUT-AND-OUT, UTTER *a gross injustice* c : visible without the aid of a microscope 2 a : BIG, BULKY; especially : excessively fat b : growing or spreading with excessive luxuriance 3 a : of, relating to, or dealing with general aspects or broad distinctions b : consisting of an overall total exclusive of deductions *gross income* ? compare NET 4 : made up of material or perceptible elements 5 archaic : not fastidious in taste : UNDISCRIMINATING 6 a : coarse in nature or behavior : UNREFINED b : gravely deficient in civility or decency : crudely vulgar *merely gross, a scatological rather than a pornographic impropriety ?Aldous Huxley* c : inspiring disgust or distaste *that sandwich looks gross* 7 : deficient in knowledge : IGNORANT, UNTUTORED synonyms see COARSE, FLAGRANT Noun.1 obsolete : AMOUNT, SUM 2 : overall total exclusive of deductions vt.: to earn or bring in (an overall total) exclusive of deductions (as for taxes or expenses) Noun.: an aggregate of 12 dozen things *a gross of pencils*
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grotesque
[ɡrəu'tesk] n. 奇异风格;怪异的东西 adj. 奇形怪状的;奇怪的;可笑的 Noun.1 a : a style of decorative art characterized by fanciful or fantastic human and animal forms often interwoven with foliage or similar figures that may distort the natural into absurdity, ugliness, or caricature b : a piece of work in this style 2 : one that is grotesque 3 : SANS SERIF Adj.: of, relating to, or having the characteristics of the grotesque: as a : FANCIFUL, BIZARRE b : absurdly incongruous c : departing markedly from the natural, the expected, or the typical synonyms see FANTASTIC
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grouch
[ɡrautʃ] n. 心怀不满;不高兴的人;抱怨 vi. 发牢骚;闹脾气;抱怨 Noun.1 a : a fit of bad temper b : GRUDGE, COMPLAINT 2 : a habitually irritable or complaining person : GRUMBLER
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grove
[ɡrəuv] n. 小树林;果园 Noun.1 : a small wood without underbrush *a picnic grove* 2 : a planting of fruit or nut trees
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grovel
['ɡrɔvəl] vi. 匍匐;卑躬屈膝;趴 vi.1 : to creep with the face to the ground : CRAWL 2 a : to lie or creep with the body prostrate in token of subservience or abasement b : to abase oneself 3 : to give oneself over to what is base or unworthy : WALLOW *groveling in self-pity*
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growl
[ɡraul] vi. 咆哮着说 vt. 咆哮;(雷电,炮等)轰鸣 n. 咆哮声;吠声;不平 Intransitive verb 1 a : RUMBLE *his stomach growled* b : to utter a growl *the dog growled at the stranger* 2 : to complain angrily transitive verb : to utter with a growl : utter angrily Noun. : a deep guttural inarticulate sound
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gruesome
['ɡru:səm] adj. 可怕的;阴森的 Adj.: inspiring horror or repulsion : GRISLY synonyms see GHASTLY
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gruff
[ɡrʌf] adj. 粗暴的;粗哑的;脾气坏的 vt. 粗鲁地说;生硬地说 vi. 粗鲁地说;生硬地说话 Adj.1 : rough, brusque, or stern in manner, speech, or aspect *a gruff reply* 2 : being deep and harsh : HOARSE *a gruff voice* synonyms see BLUFF vt. : to utter in a gruff voice or manner
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grumpy
['ɡrʌmpi] adj. 脾气暴躁的;性情乖戾的 n. 脾气坏的人;爱抱怨的人 Adj. : moodily cross : SURLY
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guarantee
[,ɡærən'ti:] n. 保证;担保;保证人;保证书;抵押品 vt. 保证;担保 Noun.1 : GUARANTOR 2 : GUARANTY 1 3 : an assurance for the fulfillment of a condition: as a : an agreement by which one person undertakes to secure another in the possession or enjoyment of something b : an assurance of the quality of or of the length of use to be expected from a product offered for sale often with a promise of reimbursement 4 : GUARANTY 4 vt.1 : to undertake to answer for the debt, default, or miscarriage of *guarantee a loan* 2 : to engage for the existence, permanence, or nature of : undertake to do or secure *guarantee the winning of three tricks* 3 : to give security to *guaranteed her against loss* 4 : to assert confidently *I guarantee you'll like it*
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guffaw
[ɡʌ'fɔ:] n. 哄笑;狂笑 vi. 哄笑 vt. 大笑着说 Noun.: a loud or boisterous burst of laughter
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guileless
['ɡaillis] adj. 诚实的 | Adj.: INNOCENT, NAIVE
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guise
[ɡaiz] n. 伪装;装束;外观 vt. 使化装 vi. 伪装 Noun.1 : a form or style of dress : COSTUME 2 a obsolete : MANNER, FASHION b archaic : a customary way of speaking or behaving 3 a : external appearance : SEMBLANCE b : PRETEXT
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gulch
[ɡʌltʃ] n. 峡谷;冲沟;干谷峡谷 | Noun. : a deep or precipitous cleft : RAVINE; especially : one occupied by a torrent
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gulp
[ɡʌlp] vt. 狼吞虎咽地吃;大口地吸 vi. 哽住;喘不过气 n. 一大口(尤指液体);吞咽 Transitive verb 1 : to swallow hurriedly or greedily or in one swallow 2 : to keep back as if by swallowing *gulp down a sob* 3 : to take in readily as if by swallowing *gulp down knowledge* intransitive verb : to catch the breath as if in taking a long drink
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gum
[ɡʌm] n. 口香糖;树胶;橡皮 vt. 用胶粘,涂以树胶;使…有粘性 Noun.: the tissue that surrounds the necks of teeth and covers the alveolar parts of the jaws; broadly : the alveolar portion of a jaw with its enveloping soft tissues vt.1 : to enlarge gullets of (a saw) 2 : to chew with the gums Noun.1 a : any of numerous colloidal polysaccharide substances of plant origin that are gelatinous when moist but harden on drying and are salts of complex organic acids ? compare MUCILAGE 1 b : any of various plant exudates (as an oleoresin or gum resin) 2 : a substance or deposit resembling a plant gum (as in sticky or adhesive quality) 3 a : a tree (as a black gum) that yields gum b Australian : EUCALYPTUS 4 : the wood or lumber of a gum; especially : that of the sweet gum 5 : CHEWING GUM transitive verb : to clog, impede, or damage with or as if with gum *gum up the works* intransitive verb 1 : to exude or form gum 2 : to become gummy
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gumption
['ɡʌmpʃən] n. 进取心;气概;精力 Noun.1 chiefly dialect : COMMON SENSE, HORSE SENSE 2 : ENTERPRISE, INITIATIVE *lacked the gumption to try*
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gusher
['ɡʌʃə] n. 喷油井;说话滔滔不绝的人 | Noun.: one that gushes; specifically : an oil well with a copious natural flow
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gustation
[ɡʌ'steiʃən] n. 味觉;品尝 | Noun. : the act or sensation of tasting
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gustatory
['ɡʌstətəri] adj. 味的,味觉的 | Adj.: relating to or associated with eating or the sense of taste
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gutless
['gʌtlɪs] adj. 无胆量的;没勇气的;没有生气的 Adj.1 : lacking courage : COWARDLY 2 : lacking significance or vitality
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gutter
['ɡʌtə] n. 排水沟;槽;贫民区 vi. 流;形成沟 vt. 开沟于…;弄熄 adj. 贫贱的;粗俗的;耸人听闻的 Noun.1 a : a trough along the eaves to catch and carry off rainwater b : a low area (as at the edge of a street) to carry off surface water (as to a sewer) c : a trough or groove to catch and direct something *the gutters of a bowling alley* 2 : a white space formed by the adjoining inside margins of two facing pages (as of a book) 3 : the lowest or most vulgar level or condition of human life transitive verb 1 : to cut or wear gutters in 2 : to provide with a gutter intransitive verb 1 a : to flow in rivulets b of a candle : to melt away through a channel out of the side of the cup hollowed out by the burning wick 2 : to incline downward in a draft *the candle flame guttering* Adj.: of, relating to, or characteristic of the gutter; especially : marked by extreme vulgarity, cheapness, or indecency *gutter politics*
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guttle
['ɡʌtl] vt. 贪婪大嚼,狼吞虎咽
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guzzle
['ɡʌzl] vt. 狂饮;暴食 vi. 狂饮;暴食;狼吞虎咽 n. 狂饮;豪饮作乐 Intransitive verb : to drink especially liquor greedily, continually, or habitually transitive verb 1 : to drink greedily or habitually *guzzle beer* 2 : CONSUME, USE UP *devices that guzzle electricity*
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gyrate
[,dʒaiə'reit] vi. 旋转 adj. 旋涡状的 Adj. : winding or coiled around : CONVOLUTED *gyrate branches of a tree* vi.1 : to revolve around a point or axis 2 : to oscillate with or as if with a circular or spiral motion
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habitable
['hæbitəbl] adj. 可居住的;适于居住的 | Adj. : capable of being lived in : suitable for habitation
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habitat
['hæbitæt] n. 栖息地,产地 Noun.1 a : the place or environment where a plant or animal naturally or normally lives and grows b : the typical place of residence of a person or a group c : a housing for a controlled physical environment in which people can live under surrounding inhospitable conditions (as under the sea) 2 : the place where something is commonly found
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haggard
``` ['hæɡəd] adj. 憔悴的;野性的 n. 野鹰 Adj.1 of a hawk : not tamed 2 a : wild in appearance b : having a worn or emaciated appearance : GAUNT *haggard faces looked up sadly from out of the straw ?W. M. Thackeray* Noun.1 : an adult hawk caught wild 2 obsolete : an intractable person ```
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halcyon
['hælsiən] adj. 宁静的;平稳的 n. 翡翠鸟;神翠鸟 Noun.1 : a bird identified with the kingfisher and held in ancient legend to nest at sea about the time of the winter solstice and to calm the waves during incubation 2 : KINGFISHER Adj.1 : of or relating to the halcyon or its nesting period 2 a : CALM, PEACEFUL b : HAPPY, GOLDEN c : PROSPEROUS, AFFLUENT
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hallowed
['hæləud] adj. 神圣的,神圣化的 Adj.1 : HOLY, CONSECRATED *the church stands on hallowed ground* 2 : SACRED, REVERED *the university's hallowed halls* *hallowed customs*
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hallucination
[hə,lu:si'neiʃən] n. 幻觉,幻想;错觉 Noun.1 a : perception of objects with no reality usually arising from disorder of the nervous system or in response to drugs (as LSD) b : the object so perceived 2 : an unfounded or mistaken impression or notion : DELUSION synonyms see DELUSION
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hammer
['hæmə] vi. 锤击;敲打;重复 n. 铁锤;链球;锤骨;音锤 vt. 锤击;锤打 Noun.1 a : a hand tool consisting of a solid head set crosswise on a handle and used for pounding b : a power tool that often substitutes a metal block or a drill for the hammerhead 2 : something that resembles a hammer in form or action: as a : a lever with a striking head for ringing a bell or striking a gong b (1) : an arm that strikes the cap in a percussion lock to ignite the propelling charge (2) : a part of the action of a modern gun that strikes the primer of the cartridge in firing or that strikes the firing pin to ignite the cartridge c : MALLEUS d : GAVEL e (1) : a padded mallet in a piano action for striking a string (2) : a hand mallet for playing on various percussion instruments (as a xylophone) 3 : a metal sphere thrown for distance in the hammer throw 4 : ACCELERATOR b intransitive verb 1 : to strike blows especially repeatedly with or as if with a hammer : POUND 2 : to make repeated efforts; especially : to reiterate an opinion or attitude *the lectures all hammered away at the same points* transitive verb 1 a : to beat, drive, or shape with repeated blows of a hammer b : to fasten or build with a hammer 2 : to strike or drive with a force suggesting a hammer blow or repeated blows *hammered the ball over the fence* *tried to hammer me into submission* 3 : to criticize severely
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hangdog
``` ['hæŋdɔɡ] adj. 鬼鬼祟祟的;卑躬屈膝的;忧愁的;悲哀的 n. 卑鄙的人;卑微的人 Adj.1 : SAD, DEJECTED 2 : SHEEPISH Noun.: a despicable or miserable person ```
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hanker
['hæŋkə] vi. 向往,追求;渴望,期望 vi.: to have a strong or persistent desire : YEARN ? often used with for or after synonyms see LONG
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hankering
['hæŋkəriŋ] n. 渴望;向往 v. 渴望(hanker的ing形式) Noun. : the experience of one that hankers: a : strong desire : great yearning *the same hankering for swift success, the same hasty greed?Times Literary Supplement* b : a controlled but persistent desire *push out of his consciousness the hankering to spend an evening alone*
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haphazard
[,hæp'hæzəd, 'hæphæzəd] adj. 偶然的;随便的;无计划的 n. 偶然;偶然事件 adv. 偶然地;随意地 Noun.: CHANCE 1 Adj. : marked by lack of plan, order, or direction synonyms see RANDOM
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harangue
[hə'ræŋ] n. 长篇大论;高谈阔论;热烈的演说 vt. 向…滔滔不绝地演讲;大声训斥 vi. 高谈阔论;慷慨陈词 Noun.1 : a speech addressed to a public assembly 2 : a ranting speech or writing 3 : LECTURE intransitive verb : to make a harangue : DECLAIM transitive verb : to address in a harangue *haranguing meTon the folly of my ways ?Jay Jacobs*
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harbinger
['hɑ:bindʒə] n. 先驱;前兆;预告者 vt. 预告;充做…的前驱 Noun.1 archaic : a person sent ahead to provide lodgings 2 a : one that pioneers in or initiates a major change : PRECURSOR b : one that presages or foreshadows what is to come synonyms see FORERUNNER vt. : to be a harbinger of : PRESAGE
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hardbitten
[,ha:d'bitn] adj. 顽强的;经过磨炼的
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hardihood
['hɑːdɪhʊd] n. 刚毅,大胆;厚颜;胆大无敌 Noun.1 a : resolute courage and fortitude b : resolute and self-assured audacity often carried to the point of impudent insolence 2 : VIGOR, ROBUSTNESS synonyms see TEMERITY
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hardy
``` ['hɑ:di] adj. 坚强的;勇敢的;能吃苦耐劳的;鲁莽的 n. 强壮的人;耐寒植物;方柄凿 Adj.1 : BOLD, BRAVE 2 : AUDACIOUS, BRAZEN 3 a : inured to fatigue or hardships : ROBUST b : capable of withstanding adverse conditions *hardy outdoor furniture* *hardy plants* *hardy cattle* ```
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harness
['hɑ:nis] vt. 治理;套;驾驭;披上甲胄 n. 马具;甲胄;挽具状带子;降落伞背带 Noun.1 a : the gear other than a yoke of a draft animal b : GEAR, EQUIPMENT; especially : military equipment for a horse or man 2 a : occupational surroundings or routine *get back into harness after a vacation* b : close association *ability to work in harness with others ?R. P. Brooks* 3 a : something that resembles a harness (as in holding or fastening something) *a parachute harness* b : prefabricated wiring with insulation and terminals ready to be attached 4 : a part of a loom which holds and controls the heddles vt.1 a : to put a harness on b : to attach by means of a harness 2 : to tie together : YOKE 3 : UTILIZE *harness the computer's potential*
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harp
[hɑ:p] vi. 弹奏竖琴;喋喋不休;不停地说 n. 竖琴 Noun.1 : a plucked stringed instrument consisting of a resonator, an arched or angled neck that may be supported by a post, and strings of graded length that are perpendicular to the soundboard 2 : something resembling a harp 3 : HARMONICA 2 vi.1 : to play on a harp 2 : to dwell on or recur to a subject tiresomely or monotonously ? usually used with on
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harpsichord
['hɑ:psikɔ:d] n. 羽管键琴,大键琴 Noun.: a stringed instrument resembling a grand piano but usually having two keyboards and two or more strings for each note and producing tones by the plucking of strings with plectra
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harrow
``` ['hærəu] n. 耙 vt. 耙地;使苦恼 vi. 被耙松 vt.archaic : PILLAGE, PLUNDER Noun.: a cultivating implement set with spikes, spring teeth, or disks and used primarily for pulverizing and smoothing the soil vt.1 : to cultivate with a harrow 2 : TORMENT, VEX ```
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harrowing
['hærəuiŋ] adj. 痛心的;悲惨的 v. 使痛苦(harrow的ing形式);开拓 Adj.: acute distressing or painful : AGONIZING *harrowing tales of unfortunates who had lost limbs or had been frozen to death?V.G.Heiser*
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harry
['hæri] vt. 折磨;掠夺;骚扰;使苦恼 Intransitive verb : to attack and loot : RAID *had harried widely and laid siege to Paris?Charlton Laird* transitive verb 1 a : ASSAULT, DEVASTATE, RAVAGE *ordered his troops to harry the town* *shabby trees harried by fire?G.R.Stewart* b chiefly Scotland : to engage in robbing or plundering *shame lassie for harrying birds' nests?J.M.Barrie* 2 a : ATTACK *harry a person* *the cat reached out a big fat paw and harried the boy?Erskine Caldwell* b : to force (a person) to move along *saga of migratory laborers harried across the continent?J.D.Hart* 3 now dialect Britain : to drag off as plunder ? usually used with off or out *the devil came and harried off his soul?Emily Bront** 4 a : to keep under constant attack or threat of attack : HARASS *harried by guerrillas and occasionally invaded by organized forces?T.M.Spaulding* b : to goad by constant demands or annoyances : TORMENT *three renegade boys who came to harry a couple of farm women?James Kelly* *harries the doctor by telephone?Mary B. Spahr* synonyms see WORRY Noun.1 : harrying action *teased and broken by the harry of the following gale?J.D.Beresford* 2 : VEXATION *cut off from the hurries and harries of the daily world?Roger Angell*
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fruition
/fru'isn/ | n.实现 完成