L33 Flashcards
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lap
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[læp] n. 一圈；膝盖；下摆；山坳
vt. 使重叠；拍打；包围
vi. 重叠；轻拍；围住
Noun.1 a : a loose overlapping or hanging panel or flap especially of a garment b archaic : the skirt of a coat or dress
2 a : the clothing that lies on the knees, thighs, and lower part of the trunk when one sits b : the front part of the lower trunk and thighs of a seated person
3 : responsible custody : CONTROL going to drop the whole thing in your lap ?Hamilton Basso
transitive verb
1 a : to fold over or around something : WIND b : to envelop entirely : SWATHE
2 : to fold over especially into layers
3 : to hold protectively in or as if in the lap : CUDDLE
4 a : to place over and cover a part of : OVERLAP lap shingles on a roof b : to join (as two boards) by a lap joint
5 a : to dress, smooth, or polish (as a metal surface) to a high degree of refinement or accuracy b : to shape or fit by working two surfaces together with or without abrasives until a very close fit is produced
6 a : to overtake and thereby lead or increase the lead over (another contestant) by a full circuit of a racecourse b : to complete the circuit of (a racecourse)
intransitive verb
1 : FOLD, WIND
2 a : to project beyond or spread over something b : to lie partly over or alongside of something or of one another : OVERLAP
3 : to traverse a course
Noun.1 a : the amount by which one object overlaps or projects beyond another b : the part of an object that overlaps another
2 : a smoothing and polishing tool usually consisting of a piece of wood, leather, felt, or soft metal in a special shape used with or without an embedded abrasive
3 : a doubling or layering of a flexible substance (as fibers or paper)
4 a : the act or an instance of traversing a course (as a racing track or swimming pool); also : the distance covered b : one segment of a larger unit (as a journey) c : one complete turn (as of a rope around a drum)
intransitive verb
1 : to take in food or drink with the tongue
2 a : to make a gentle intermittent splashing sound b : to move in little waves : WASH
transitive verb
1 a : to take in (food or drink) with the tongue b : to take in or absorb eagerly or quickly ? used with up the crowd lapped up every word he said
2 : to flow or splash against in little waves
Noun.1 a : an act or instance of lapping b : the amount that can be carried to the mouth by one lick or scoop of the tongue
2 : a thin or weak beverage or food
3 : a gentle splashing sound
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lapse
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[læps] n. 失效；流逝；过失
vi. 失效；流逝；背离，失检；陷入
Noun.1 a : a slight error typically due to forgetfulness or inattention a lapse in table manners b : a temporary deviation or fall especially from a higher to a lower state a lapse from grace
2 : a becoming less : DECLINE
3 a (1) : the termination of a right or privilege through neglect to exercise it within some limit of time (2) : termination of coverage for nonpayment of premiums b : INTERRUPTION, DISCONTINUANCE returned to college after a lapse of several years
4 : an abandonment of religious faith : APOSTASY
5 : a passage of time; also : INTERVAL
synonyms see ERROR
intransitive verb
1 a : to fall from an attained and usually high level (as of morals or manners) to one much lower; also : to depart from an accepted pattern or standard b : SINK, SLIP lapsed into unconsciousness
2 : to go out of existence : CEASE after a few polite exchanges, the conversation lapsed
3 : to pass from one proprietor to another or from an original owner by omission or negligence allowed the insurance policy to lapse
4 : to glide along : PASS time lapses
transitive verb : to let slip : FORFEIT all of those who have lapsed their membership ?AAUP Bulletin
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lard
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[lɑ:d] vt. 润色，点缀；涂加猪油
n. 猪油
vt.1 a : to dress (meat) for cooking by inserting or covering with something (as strips of fat) b : to cover or soil with grease
2 : to augment or intersperse especially with something superfluous or excessive the book is larded with subplots
3 obsolete : to make rich with or as if with fat
Noun. : a soft white solid or semisolid fat obtained by rendering fatty pork
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largess
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[lɑ:’dʒes] n. 慷慨的赠予；赠品
Noun.1 : liberal giving (as of money) to or as if to an inferior; also : something so given
2 : GENEROSITY
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lark
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[lɑ:k] n. 云雀；百灵鸟；欢乐
vi. 骑马玩乐；嬉耍
vt. 愚弄
Noun. : any of a family (Alaudidae) of chiefly Old World ground-dwelling songbirds that are usually brownish in color; especially : SKYLARK ? compare MEADOWLARK
Noun.: a source of or quest for amusement or adventure thought life was a lark entered the race on a lark
vi. : to engage in harmless fun or mischief ? often used with about
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lassitude
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[‘læsitju:d] n. 疲乏；懒散；厌倦
Noun.1 : a condition of weariness or debility : FATIGUE
2 : a condition of listlessness : LANGUOR
synonyms see LETHARGY
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lasso
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[læ’su:, ‘læsəu] n. 套索
vt. 用套索套捕；拉拢
vt. : to capture with or as if with a lasso : ROPE
Noun. : a rope or long thong of leather with a noose used especially for catching horses and cattle : LARIAT
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lasting
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[‘lɑ:stiŋ, ‘læstiŋ] adj. 持久的；永恒的
n. 厚实斜纹织物
v. 持续；维持（last的ing形式）
Adj.: existing or continuing a long while : ENDURING
Noun.1 archaic : long life
2 : a sturdy cotton or worsted cloth used especially in shoes and luggage
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latch
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[lætʃ] vi. 占有，抓住；闭锁
vt. 闩上；纠缠住某人
n. 门闩
vi.1 : to lay hold with or as if with the hands or arms ? used with on or onto
2 : to associate oneself intimately and often artfully ? used with on or onto latched onto a rich widow
Noun. : any of various devices in which mating mechanical parts engage to fasten but usually not to lock something: a : a fastener (as for a door) consisting essentially of a pivoted bar that falls into a notch b : a fastener (as for a door) in which a spring slides a bolt into a hole; also : NIGHT LATCH
vt.: to make fast with or as if with a latch
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latent
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[‘leitənt] adj. 潜在的；潜伏的；隐藏的
Adj,.: present and capable of becoming though not now visible, obvious, active, or symptomatic a latent infection
Noun.: a fingerprint (as at the scene of a crime) that is scarcely visible but can be developed for study ? called also latent fingerprint, latent print
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lateral
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[‘lætərəl] adj. 侧面的，横向的
n. 侧部；边音
vt. 横向传球
Adj.1 : of or relating to the side
2 : situated on, directed toward, or coming from the side
3 : extending from side to side the lateral axis of an airplane
4 : produced with passage of breath around the side of a constriction formed with the tongue \l\ is lateral
Noun.1 : a branch from the main part (as in an irrigation or electrical system)
2 : a pass in football thrown parallel to the line of scrimmage or in a direction away from the opponent’s goal
3 : a lateral speech sound
vi.: to throw a lateral
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lathe
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[leið] vt. 用车床加工
n. 车床；机床
Noun.: a machine in which work is rotated about a horizontal axis and shaped by a fixed tool
vt.: to cut or shape with a lathe
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lattice
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[‘lætis] n. 晶格；格子；格架
vt. 使成格子状
Noun.1 a : a framework or structure of crossed wood or metal strips b : a window, door, or gate having a lattice c : a network or design resembling a lattice
2 : a regular geometrical arrangement of points or objects over an area or in space; specifically : the arrangement of atoms in a crystal
3 : a mathematical set that has some elements ordered and that is such that for any two elements there exists a greatest element in the subset of all elements less than or equal to both and a least element in the subset of all elements greater than or equal to both
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lavender
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[‘lævəndə] n. 薰衣草；淡紫色
adj. 淡紫色的
vt. 用熏衣草熏
Noun.1 a : a Mediterranean mint (Lavandula angustifolia syn. L. officinalis) widely cultivated for its narrow aromatic leaves and spikes of lilac-purple flowers which are dried and used in sachets and from which is extracted an aromatic oil used chiefly in perfumery b : any of several plants congeneric with true lavender and used similarly but often considered inferior
2 : a pale purple
vt. : to sprinkle or perfume with lavender
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laxative
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[‘læksətiv] n. 泻药；缓泻药
adj. 通便的
Adj. : having a tendency to loosen or relax; specifically : producing bowel movements and relieving constipation
Noun. : a usually mild laxative drug
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leach
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[li:tʃ] n. 过滤；过滤器
vt. 过滤；萃取
vi. 被过滤
Transitive verb
1 : to dissolve out by the action of a percolating liquid leach out alkali from ashes
2 : to subject to the action of percolating liquid (as water) in order to separate the soluble components
3 a : to remove (nutritive or harmful elements) from soil by percolation b : to draw out or remove as if by percolation all meaning has been leached from my life
intransitive verb : to pass out or through by percolation
Noun.1 : either vertical edge of a square sail
2 : the after edge of a fore-and-aft sail
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leak
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[li:k] n. 泄漏；漏洞，裂缝
vt. 使渗漏，泄露
vi. 漏，渗；泄漏出去
Intransitive verb
1 a : to enter or escape through an opening usually by a fault or mistake fumes leak in b : to let a substance or light in or out through an opening
2 a : to become known despite efforts at concealment confidential information leaked out b : to be the source of an information leak
transitive verb
1 : to permit to enter or escape through or as if through a leak
2 : to give out (information) surreptitiously leaked the story to the press
Noun.1 a : a crack or hole that usually by mistake admits or lets escape b : something that permits the admission or escape of something else usually with prejudicial effect
2 : the act, process, or an instance of leaking
3 sometimes vulgar : an act of urinating ? used especially in the phrase take a leak
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leakage
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[‘li:kidʒ] n. 泄漏；渗漏物；漏出量
Noun.1 a : the act or process or an instance of leaking b : loss of electricity especially due to faulty insulation
2 : something or the amount that leaks
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lean
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[li:n] vi. 倾斜；倚靠；倾向；依赖
adj. 瘦的；贫乏的，歉收的
vt. 使倾斜
n. 瘦肉；倾斜；倾斜度
Intransitive verb
1 a : to incline, deviate, or bend from a vertical position b : to cast one’s weight to one side for support
2 : to rely for support or inspiration
3 : to incline in opinion, taste, or desire leaning toward a career in chemistry
transitive verb : to cause to lean : INCLINE
Noun.: the act or an instance of leaning : INCLINATION
Adj.1 a : lacking or deficient in flesh b : containing little or no fat lean meat
2 : lacking richness, sufficiency, or productiveness lean profits the lean years
3 : deficient in an essential or important quality or ingredient: as a of ore : containing little valuable mineral b : low in combustible component ? used especially of fuel mixtures
4 : characterized by economy (as of style, expression, or operation)
vt. : to make lean
Noun.: the part of meat that consists principally of lean muscle
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lease
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[li:s] n. 租约；租期；租赁物；租赁权
vt. 出租；租得
vi. 出租
Noun.1 : a contract by which one conveys real estate, equipment, or facilities for a specified term and for a specified rent; also : the act of such conveyance or the term for which it is made
2 : a piece of land or property that is leased
3 : a continuance or opportunity for continuance a new lease on life
vt.1 : to grant by lease
2 : to hold under a lease
synonyms see HIRE
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leer
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[liə] n. 媚眼，秋波；恶意的瞥视
vi. 抛媚眼，送秋波；斜睨
vi.: to cast a sidelong glance; especially : to give a leer
Noun.: a lascivious, knowing, or wanton look
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leery
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[‘liəri] adj. 机敏的；狡猾的；猜疑的；送秋波的
Adj.: SUSPICIOUS, WARY ? often used with of leery of strangers
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leeward
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['li:wəd, 'lu:əd] n. 下风；背风面 adj. 顺风的；在下风方向的 adv. 向下风 Noun.: the lee side Adj. : being in or facing the direction toward which the wind is blowing; also : being the side opposite the windward
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legislature
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[‘ledʒisleitʃə] n. 立法机关；立法机构
Noun.: a body of persons having the power to legislate; specifically : an organized body having the authority to make laws for a political unit
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leisureliness
n. 悠然；从容
Noun. : the quality or state of being leisurely *elegance, urbanity, a quill-pen leisureliness T are not much valued in our day?Louis Kronenberger* *broad streets, an almost southern leisureliness, and fewer tall buildings than are seen in most cities?American Guide Series: Ind.*
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leniency
['li:njəns,-si] n. 宽大，仁慈；温和
Noun.1 : the quality or state of being lenient
2 : a lenient disposition or practice
synonyms see MERCY
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lesion
['li:ʒən] n. 损害；身体上的伤害；[医]机能障碍
noun.1 : INJURY, HARM
2 : an abnormal change in structure of an organ or part due to injury or disease; especially : one that is circumscribed and well defined
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lethargy
['leθədʒi] n. 昏睡；死气沉沉；嗜眠（症）
Noun.1 : abnormal drowsiness
2 : the quality or state of being lazy, sluggish, or indifferent
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levee
['levi] n. 堤坝（码头）；（旧时君主或显贵的）早晨接见
vt. 为…筑堤
Noun.1 : a reception held by a person of distinction on rising from bed
2 : an afternoon assembly at which the British sovereign or his or her representative receives only men
3 : a reception usually in honor of a particular person
Noun.1 a : an embankment for preventing flooding b : a river landing place : PIER
2 : a continuous dike or ridge (as of earth) for confining the irrigation areas of land to be flooded
vt. : to provide with a levee
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levelheaded
['levəl'hedid] adj. 稳健的，头脑冷静的；明智的
| Adj. : having or showing sound judgment : SENSIBLE
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levy
['levi] n. 征收；征兵，征税
vt. 征收（税等）；征集（兵等）
vi. 征税；征兵
Noun.1 a : the imposition or collection of an assessment b : an amount levied
2 a : the enlistment or conscription of men for military service b : troops raised by levy
transitive verb
1 a : to impose or collect by legal authority *levy a tax* b : to require by authority
2 : to enlist or conscript for military service
3 : to carry on (war) : WAGE
intransitive verb : to seize property
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lexical
['leksikəl] adj. 词汇的；词典的；词典编纂的
Adj.1 : of or relating to words or the vocabulary of a language as distinguished from its grammar and construction
2 : of or relating to a lexicon or to lexicography
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lexicographer
[,leksi'kɔɡrəfə] n. 词典编纂者
| Noun.: an author or editor of a dictionary
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lexicon
['leksikən] n. 词典，辞典
Noun.1 : a book containing an alphabetical arrangement of the words in a language and their definitions : DICTIONARY
2 a : the vocabulary of a language, an individual speaker or group of speakers, or a subject b : the total stock of morphemes in a language
3 : REPERTOIRE, INVENTORY
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liability
[,laiə'biləti] n. 责任；债务；倾向
Noun.1 a : the quality or state of being liable b : PROBABILITY
2 : something for which one is liable; especially : pecuniary obligation : DEBT ? usually used in plural
3 : one that acts as a disadvantage : DRAWBACK
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liaison
[li'eizɔŋ, lje'zuŋ] n. 联络；（语言）连音
Noun.1 : a binding or thickening agent used in cooking
2 a : a close bond or connection : INTERRELATIONSHIP b : an illicit sexual relationship : AFFAIR 3a
3 a : communication for establishing and maintaining mutual understanding and cooperation (as between parts of an armed force) b : one that establishes and maintains liaison
4 : the pronunciation of an otherwise absent consonant sound at the end of the first of two consecutive words the second of which begins with a vowel sound and follows without pause
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libel
['laibəl] n. [律]诽谤罪；诋毁；毁坏名誉的东西；控诉书
vt. 中伤；控告；对…进行诽谤
vi. 进行文字诽谤
Noun.1 a : a written statement in which a plaintiff in certain courts sets forth the cause of action or the relief sought b archaic : a handbill especially attacking or defaming someone
2 a : a written or oral defamatory statement or representation that conveys an unjustly unfavorable impression b (1) : a statement or representation published without just cause and tending to expose another to public contempt (2) : defamation of a person by written or representational means (3) : the publication of blasphemous, treasonable, seditious, or obscene writings or pictures (4) : the act, tort, or crime of publishing such a libel
intransitive verb : to make libelous statements
transitive verb : to make or publish a libel against
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libelous
['laibələs] adj. 诽谤的；损害名誉的；用言语中伤他人的
| Adj. : constituting or including a libel : DEFAMATORY *a libelous statement*
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liberality
[,libə'ræləti] n. 慷慨，大方；心胸宽阔，胸怀广阔
| Noun.: the quality or state of being liberal; also : an instance of this
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liberty
['libəti] n. 自由；许可；冒失
Noun.1 : the quality or state of being free: a : the power to do as one pleases b : freedom from physical restraint c : freedom from arbitrary or despotic control d : the positive enjoyment of various social, political, or economic rights and privileges e : the power of choice
2 a : a right or immunity enjoyed by prescription or by grant : PRIVILEGE b : permission especially to go freely within specified limits
3 : an action going beyond normal limits: as a : a breach of etiquette or propriety : FAMILIARITY b : RISK, CHANCE *took foolish liberties with his health* c : a violation of rules or a deviation from standard practice d : a distortion of fact
4 : a short authorized absence from naval duty usually for less than 48 hours
synonyms see FREEDOM
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licentious
[lai'senʃəs] adj. 放肆的；放纵的
Adj.1 : lacking legal or moral restraints; especially : disregarding sexual restraints
2 : marked by disregard for strict rules of correctness
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licit
[lisit] adj. 正当的，合法的
Adj.: conforming to the requirements of the law : not forbidden by law : PERMISSIBLE
synonyms see LAWFUL
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ligneous
['liɡniəs] adj. 木质的；似木的
| Adj.: of or resembling wood
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liken
['laikən] vt. 比拟；把…比作
| vt.: COMPARE
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limb
[lim] n. 肢，臂；分支；枝干
vt. 切断…的手足；从…上截下树枝
Noun.1 a : one of the projecting paired appendages (as wings) of an animal body used especially for movement and grasping but sometimes modified into sensory or sexual organs b : a leg or arm of a human being
2 : a large primary branch of a tree
3 : an active member or agent
4 : EXTENSION, BRANCH
5 : a mischievous child
vt.1 : DISMEMBER
2 : to cut off the limbs of (a felled tree)
Noun.1 : the outer edge of the apparent disk of a celestial body
2 : the expanded portion of an organ or structure; especially : the upper spreading portion of a corolla (as of the phlox) whose lower part consists of a tube of fused petals
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limbo
['limbəu] n.不稳定的状态，中间状态；[宗]地狱的边境；
Noun.1 often capitalized : an abode of souls that are according to Roman Catholic theology barred from heaven because of not having received Christian baptism
2 a : a place or state of restraint or confinement b : a place or state of neglect or oblivion *proposals kept in limbo* c : an intermediate or transitional place or state d : a state of uncertainty
Noun.: a dance or contest that involves bending over backwards and passing under a horizontal pole lowered slightly for each successive pass
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limn
[lim] vt. 描写；描绘
vt.1 : to draw or paint on a surface
2 : to outline in clear sharp detail : DELINEATE
3 : DESCRIBE *the novel limns the frontier life of the settlers*
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limnetic
[lɪm'netɪk] adj. 淡水的；湖泊的
| Adj.: of, relating to, or inhabiting the open water of a body of freshwater *limnetic environment*
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limousine
['liməzi:n, ,limə'z-] n. 豪华轿车；大型豪华轿车
Noun.1 : a large luxurious often chauffeur-driven sedan that usually has a glass partition separating the driver's seat from the passenger compartment
2 : a large vehicle for transporting passengers to and from an airport
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limp
[limp] adj. 柔软的，无力的；软弱的
vi. 跛行，一拐一拐地走；缓慢费力地前进
n. 跛行
vi.1 a : to walk lamely; especially : to walk favoring one leg b : to go unsteadily : FALTER
2 : to proceed slowly or with difficulty *the ship limped back to port*
Noun.: a limping movement or gait
Adj.1 a : lacking firm texture, substance, or structure *limp curtains* *her hair hung limp about her shoulders* b : not stiff or rigid *a book in a limp binding*
2 a : WEARY, EXHAUSTED *limp with fatigue* b : lacking in strength, vigor, or firmness : SPIRITLESS
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lineal
['liniəl] adj. 直系的；嫡系的；世袭的
Adj.1 : LINEAR
2 : composed of or arranged in lines
3 a : consisting of or being in a direct male or female line of ancestry ? compare COLLATERAL 2 b : relating to or derived from ancestors : HEREDITARY c : descended in a direct line
4 a : belonging to one lineage *lineal relatives* b : of, relating to, or dealing with a lineage
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linger
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['liŋɡə] vi. 徘徊；苟延残喘；磨蹭
vt. 消磨；缓慢度过
Intransitive verb
1 : to be slow in parting or in quitting something : TARRY *fans lingered outside the door*
2 a : to remain alive although gradually dying b : to remain existent although often waning in strength, importance, or influence *lingering doubts* *lingering odors*
3 : to be slow to act : PROCRASTINATE
4 : to move slowly : SAUNTER
transitive verb
1 obsolete : DELAY
2 : to pass (as a period of time) slowly
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lingual
['liŋɡwəl] adj. 语言的；舌的，舌音的
n. 舌音，舌音字
Adj.1 a : of, relating to, or resembling the tongue b : lying near or next to the tongue; especially : relating to or being the surface of tooth next to the tongue c : produced by the tongue
2 : LINGUISTIC
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linguistics
[liŋ'ɡwistiks] n. 语言学
| Noun: the study of human speech including the units, nature, structure, and modification of language
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lionize
['laiənaiz] vt. 把……奉为名人；游览名胜
vi. 游览名胜
vt.1 : to treat as an object of great interest or importance
2 British : to show the sights of a place to
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liquefy
['likwifai] vt. 液化；溶解
Transitive verb : to reduce to a liquid state
intransitive verb : to become liquid
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liquidate
['likwideit] vt. 清算；偿付；消除
vi. 清算；清理债务
Transitive verb
1 a (1) : to determine by agreement or by litigation the precise amount of (indebtedness, damages, or accounts) (2) : to determine the liabilities and apportion assets toward discharging the indebtedness of b : to settle (a debt) by payment or other settlement
2 archaic : to make clear
3 : to do away with
4 : to convert (assets) into cash
intransitive verb
1 : to liquidate debts, damages, or accounts
2 : to determine liabilities and apportion assets toward discharging indebtedness
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lissome
['lisəm] adj. 柔软的；敏捷的
Adj.1 a : easily flexed b : LITHE 2
2 : NIMBLE
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list
[list] n. 列表；清单；目录
vi. 列于表上
vt. 列出；记入名单内
Transitive verb archaic : PLEASE, SUIT
intransitive verb , archaic : WISH, CHOOSE
Noun. archaic : INCLINATION, CRAVING
intransitive verb archaic : LISTEN
transitive verb , archaic : to listen to : HEAR
Noun.1 : a band or strip of material: as a : LISTEL b : SELVAGE c : a narrow strip of wood cut from the edge of a board
2 plural but singular or plural in construction a : an arena for combat (as jousting) b : a field of competition or controversy
3 obsolete : LIMIT, BOUNDARY
4 : STRIPE
vt.1 : to cut away a narrow strip from the edge of
2 : to prepare or plant (land) in ridges and furrows with a lister
Noun.: a deviation from the vertical : TILT; also : the extent of such a deviation
intransitive verb : to tilt to one side; especially of a boat or ship : to tilt to one side in a state of equilibrium (as from an unbalanced load) ? compare HEEL
transitive verb : to cause to list
Noun.1 a : a simple series of words or numerals (as the names of persons or objects) *a guest list* b : an official roster : ROLL
2 : CATALOG, CHECKLIST
3 : the total number to be considered or included *a situation that heads their list of troubles*
transitive verb
1 a : to make a list of : ENUMERATE b : to include on a list : REGISTER
2 : to place (oneself) in a specified category *lists himself as a political liberal*
3 archaic : RECRUIT
intransitive verb
1 archaic : ENLIST
2 : to become entered in a catalog with a selling price *a car that lists for $12,000*
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lithe
[laið] adj. 轻盈的（等于lithesome）；柔软的；易弯曲的
Adj.1 : easily bent or flexed *lithe steel* *a lithe vine*
2 : characterized by easy flexibility and grace *a lithe dancer* *treading with a lithe silent step*; also : athletically slim *the most lithe and graspable of waists ?R. P. Warren*
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loaf
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[ləuf] n. 条，一条面包；块；游荡
vt. 游荡；游手好闲；虚度光阴
vi. 游荡；游手好闲；虚度光阴
Noun.1 : a shaped or molded mass of bread
2 : a shaped or molded often symmetrical mass of food
3 slang British : HEAD, MIND
vi.: to spend time in idleness
synonyms see IDLE
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locus
['ləukəs] n. 轨迹；地点，所在地
Noun.1 a : the place where something is situated or occurs : SITE, LOCATION *was the culture of medicine in the beginning dispersed from a single focus or did it arise in several loci? ?S. C. Harvey* b : a center of activity, attention, or concentration *in democracy the locus of power is in the people ?H. G. Rickover*
2 : the set of all points whose location is determined by stated conditions
3 : the position in a chromosome of a particular gene or allele
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locution
[ləu'kju:ʃən] n. 说话风格；惯用语
Noun.1 : a particular form of expression or a peculiarity of phrasing; especially : a word or expression characteristic of a region, group, or cultural level
2 : style of discourse : PHRASEOLOGY
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log
[lɔɡ, lɔ:ɡ] vi. 伐木
vt. 切；伐木；航行
n. 记录；航行日志；园木
Noun.1 : a usually bulky piece or length of a cut or fallen tree; especially : a length of a tree trunk ready for sawing and over six feet (1.8 meters) long
2 : an apparatus for measuring the rate of a ship's motion through the water that consists of a block fastened to a line and run out from a reel
3 a : the record of the rate of a ship's speed or of her daily progress; also : the full nautical record of a ship's voyage b : the full record of a flight by an aircraft
4 : a record of performance, events, or day-to-day activities *a computer log*
transitive verb
1 a : to cut (trees) for lumber b : to clear (land) of trees in lumbering ? often used with off
2 : to make a note or record of : enter details of or about in a log
3 a : to move (an indicated distance) or attain (an indicated speed) as noted in a log b (1) : to sail a ship or fly an airplane for (an indicated distance or period of time) (2) : to have (an indicated record) to one's credit : ACHIEVE
intransitive verb : 3LUMBER 1
Noun. : LOGARITHM
Abbreviation.:logic
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logistics
[ləu'dʒistiks] n. 后勤；后勤学
Noun.1 : the aspect of military science dealing with the procurement, maintenance, and transportation of military mat*riel, facilities, and personnel
2 : the handling of the details of an operation
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loiter
['lɔitə] vi. 虚度；闲荡；徘徊
vt. 虚度；闲荡；混
vi.1 : to delay an activity with idle stops and pauses : DAWDLE
2 a : to remain in an area for no obvious reason b : to lag behind
synonyms see DELAY
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Long-winded
['lɔŋ'windid, 'lɔ:ŋ-] adj. 冗长的；罗嗦的；气长的
| ['lɔŋ'windid, 'lɔ:ŋ-] adj. 冗长的；罗嗦的；气长的
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loosen
['lu:sən] vt. 放松；松开
vi. 放松；松开
Transitive verb
1 : to release from restraint
2 : to make looser *loosened his tie* *loosen a screw*
3 : to relieve (the bowels) of constipation
4 : to cause or permit to become less strict ? often used with up *loosened the rules*
intransitive verb : to become loose or looser
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lope
[ləup] vi. 大步慢跑
vt. 使…大步慢跑
n. 大步慢跑
Noun.1 : an easy natural gait of a horse resembling a canter
2 : an easy usually bounding gait capable of being sustained for a long time
vi.: to move or ride at a lope
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lopsided
['lɔp'saidid] adj. 不平衡的，倾向一方的
Adj.1 : leaning to one side
2 : lacking in balance, symmetry, or proportion : disproportionately heavy on one side *a lopsided vote of 99*1*
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lore
[lɔ:] n. 知识；学问；全部传说；（动物的）眼光知识
Noun.1 archaic : something that is taught : LESSON
2 : something that is learned: a : knowledge gained through study or experience b : traditional knowledge or belief
3 : a particular body of knowledge or tradition
Noun. : the space between the eye and bill in a bird or the corresponding region in a reptile or fish
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lot
[lɔt] n. 命运；一块地；一堆；抽签；份额
vt. 划分
vi. 抽签；抓阄
adv. 非常；相当
Noun.1 : an object used as a counter in determining a question by chance
2 a : the use of lots as a means of deciding something b : the resulting choice
3 a : something that comes to one upon whom a lot has fallen : SHARE b : one's way of life or worldly fate : FORTUNE
4 a : a portion of land b : a measured parcel of land having fixed boundaries and designated on a plot or survey c : a motion-picture studio and its adjoining property d : an establishment for the storage or sale of motor vehicles *a used car lot*
5 a : a number of units of an article, a single article, or a parcel of articles offered as one item (as in an auction sale) b : all the members of a present group, kind, or quantity ? usually used with the *sampled the whole lot of desserts*
6 a : a number of associated persons : SET *fell in with a rough lot* b : KIND, SORT
7 : a considerable quantity or extent *a lot of money* *lots of friends*
synonyms see FATE
vt.1 : ALLOT, APPORTION
2 : to form or divide into lots
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lottery
['lɔtəri] n. 彩票；碰运气的事，难算计的事；抽彩给奖法
Noun.1 a : a drawing of lots in which prizes are distributed to the winners among persons buying a chance b : a drawing of lots used to decide something
2 : an event or affair whose outcome is or seems to be determined by chance
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lout
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[laut] n. 笨拙的人
vt. 愚弄
vi. 鞠躬；屈服
vi.1 : to bow in respect
2 : SUBMIT, YIELD
Noun.: an awkward brutish person
vt.: to treat as a lout : SCORN
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loutish
['lautiʃ] adj. 粗野的；笨拙的；无礼的
Adj. : resembling or befitting a lout
synonyms see BOORISH
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lowbred
['ləʊ'bred] adj. 没礼貌的；未受过好教育的
| Adj. : RUDE, VULGAR
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lubricant
['lu:brikənt] n. 润滑剂；润滑油
adj. 润滑的
Noun.1 : a substance (as grease) capable of reducing friction, heat, and wear when introduced as a film between solid surfaces
2 : something that lessens or prevents friction or difficulty *a social lubricant*
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Lucre
['lju:kə] n. 收益；钱财；利润
| Noun.: monetary gain : PROFIT *wrote almost entirely for lucre*; also : MONEY
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lucubrate
['luːkjʊbreɪt] vi. 深入研究；刻苦用功；专心著作
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lug
[lʌɡ] n. 支托；接线片；耳状物
vt. 用力拉或拖
vi. 用力拉或拖
Transitive verb
1 : DRAG, PULL
2 : to carry laboriously *lugged the bags to the car*
3 : to introduce in a forced manner *lugs my name into the argument*
intransitive verb
1 : to pull with effort : TUG
2 : to move heavily or by jerks *the car lugs on hills*
3 of a racehorse : to swerve from the course toward or away from the inside rail
Noun.1 archaic a : an act of lugging b : something that is lugged c : a shipping container for produce
2 : LUGSAIL
3 plural : superior airs or affectations *put on lugs*
4 slang : an exaction of money ? used in the phrase put the lug on
Noun.1 : something (as a handle) that projects like an ear: as a : a leather loop on a harness saddle through which the shaft passes b : a metal fitting to which electrical wires are soldered or connected
2 chiefly British : EAR
3 : a ridge (as on the bottom of a shoe) to increase traction
4 : a nut used to secure a wheel on an automotive vehicle ? called also lug nut
5 a : a big clumsy fellow b : an ordinary commonplace person
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lukewarm
['lu:kwɔ:m, ,lu:k'wɔ:m] adj. 冷淡的；微温的；不够热心的
Adj.1 : moderately warm : TEPID
2 : lacking conviction : HALFHEARTED *gave them only lukewarm support*
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lumber
['lʌmbə] vi. 伐木；喧闹地向前走；笨重地行动，缓慢地移动
vt. 砍伐木材；乱堆
n. 木材；废物，无用的杂物；隆隆声
vi.1 : to move ponderously
2 : RUMBLE
Noun.1 : surplus or disused articles (as furniture) that are stored away
2 a : timber or logs especially when dressed for use b : any of various structural materials prepared in a form similar to lumber
transitive verb
1 : to clutter with or as if with lumber : ENCUMBER *plan to lumber the tiny town with a giant ski resort ?Marilyn Stasio*
2 : to heap together in disorder
3 : to log and saw the timber of
intransitive verb
1 : to cut logs for lumber
2 : to saw logs into lumber for the market
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lumen
['lju:min] n. [动]流明（光束的能量单位）；[解]（管状器官内的）内腔
Noun.1 : the cavity of a tubular organ or part *the lumen of a blood vessel*
2 : the bore of a tube (as of a hollow needle or catheter)
3 : a unit of luminous flux equal to the light emitted in a unit solid angle by a uniform point source of one candle intensity
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luminary
['lju:minəri] n. 发光体；杰出人物；知识渊博的人
Noun.1 : a person of prominence or brilliant achievement
2 : a body that gives light; especially : one of the celestial bodies
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lump
[lʌmp] n. 块，块状；肿块；瘤；很多；笨人
vt. 混在一起；使成块状；忍耐；笨重地移动
vi. 结块
adj. 成团的；总共的
adv. 很；非常
Noun.1 : a piece or mass of indefinite size and shape
2 a : AGGREGATE, TOTALITY *taken in the lump* b : MAJORITY
3 : PROTUBERANCE; especially : an abnormal swelling
4 : a person who is heavy and awkward; also : one who is stupid or dull
5 plural a : BEATINGS, BRUISES *had taken a lot of lumps growing up in the city* b : DEFEAT, LOSS *can cheerfully take his lumps on losers, because the payout is big on the winners ?Martin Mayer*
transitive verb
1 : to group indiscriminately
2 : to make into lumps; also : to make lumps on or in
3 : to move noisily and clumsily
intransitive verb
1 : to become formed into lumps
2 : to move oneself noisily and clumsily
Adj.: not divided into parts : ENTIRE *a lump sum*
vt.: to put up with *like it or lump it*
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lunatic
['lju:nətik] adj. 疯狂的；精神错乱的；愚蠢的
n. 疯子；疯人
Adj.1 a : affected with lunacy : INSANE b : designed for the care of insane persons *lunatic asylum*
2 : wildly foolish *a lunatic idea*
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lunge
[lʌndʒ] n. 刺；跃进；刺进；套马索
vt. 刺；戳；使前冲
vi. 刺；突进
Noun.1 : a quick thrust or jab (as of a sword) usually made by leaning or striding forward
2 : a sudden forward rush or reach *made a lunge to catch the ball*
intransitive verb : to make a lunge : move with or as if with a lunge
transitive verb : to thrust or propel (as a blow) in a lunge
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lurch
[lə:tʃ] n. 突然倾斜；蹒跚；挫折
vi. 倾斜；蹒跚
vt. 击败
Intransitive verb dialect chiefly England : to loiter about a place furtively : PROWL
transitive verb
1 obsolete : STEAL
2 archaic : CHEAT
Noun.: a decisive defeat in which an opponent wins a game by more than double the defeated player's score especially in cribbage
vt.1 archaic : to leave in the lurch
2 : to defeat by a lurch (as in cribbage)
Noun.1 : a sudden roll of a ship to one side
2 : an abrupt jerking, swaying, or tipping movement *the car moved forward with a lurch*; also : STAGGER 2
vi.1 : to roll or tip abruptly : PITCH
2 : to move with a lurch *suddenly lurched forward*; also : STAGGER *has lurched from crisis to crisis ?Jere Longman*
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lurk
[lə:k] vi. 潜伏；潜藏；埋伏
n. 潜伏；埋伏
vi.1 a : to lie in wait in a place of concealment especially for an evil purpose b : to move furtively or inconspicuously c : to persist in staying
2 a : to be concealed but capable of being discovered; specifically : to constitute a latent threat b : to lie hidden
3 : to read messages on an Internet discussion forum (as a newsgroup or chat room) without contributing
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luscious
['lʌʃəs] adj. 甘美的；满足感官的
Adj.1 a : having a delicious taste or smell : SWEET b archaic : excessively sweet : CLOYING
2 : sexually attractive : SEDUCTIVE, SEXY
3 a : richly luxurious or appealing to the senses b : excessively ornate
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lust
[lʌst] n. 性欲；强烈的欲望
vi. 贪求，渴望
Noun.1 obsolete a : PLEASURE, DELIGHT b : personal inclination : WISH
2 : usually intense or unbridled sexual desire : LASCIVIOUSNESS
3 a : an intense longing : CRAVING *a lust to succeed* b : ENTHUSIASM, EAGERNESS *admired his lust for life*
vi. : to have an intense desire or need : CRAVE; specifically : to have a sexual urge
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luster
['lʌstə] n. 光泽；光彩
vi. 有光泽；发亮
vt. 使有光泽
Noun.: a period of five years : LUSTRUM 2
Noun.1 : a glow of reflected light : SHEEN; specifically : the appearance of the surface of a mineral dependent upon its reflecting qualities
2 a : a glow of light from within : LUMINOSITY b : an inner beauty : RADIANCE
3 : a superficial attractiveness or appearance of excellence
4 a : a glass pendant used especially to ornament a candlestick or chandelier b : a decorative object (as a chandelier) hung with glass pendants
5 chiefly British : a fabric with cotton warp and a filling of wool, mohair, or alpaca
6 : LUSTERWARE
intransitive verb : to have luster : GLEAM
transitive verb
1 : to give luster or distinction to
2 : to coat or treat with a substance that imparts luster
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lustrous
['lʌstrəs] adj. 有光泽的；光辉的
Adj.1 : reflecting light evenly and efficiently without glitter or sparkle *a lustrous satin* *the lustrous glow of an opal*
2 : radiant in character or reputation : ILLUSTRIOUS
synonyms see BRIGHT
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lusty
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['lʌsti] adj. 精力充沛的；健壮的
Adj.1 archaic : MERRY, JOYOUS
2 : LUSTFUL *lusty passion*
3 a : full of strength and vitality : HEALTHY, VIGOROUS *a young, lusty, growing country ?Helen Harris* b : HEARTY, ROBUST *a lusty beef stew* c : ENTHUSIASTIC, ROUSING *a lusty rendition of the song*
synonyms see VIGOROUS
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luxurious
[lʌk'zjuəriəs, -'ʒuə-] adj. 奢侈的；丰富的；放纵的；特级的
Adj.1 : LECHEROUS
2 : marked by or given to self-indulgence *luxurious tastes* *luxurious feeling*
3 : of, relating to, or marked by luxury *luxurious accommodations*
4 : of the finest and richest kind *luxurious cashmeres* *a luxurious chocolate sauce*
synonyms see SENSUOUS
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lymphatic
[lɪm'fætɪk] n. 淋巴管；淋巴腺
adj. 淋巴的；含淋巴的
Adj.1 a : of, relating to, or produced by lymph, lymphoid tissue, or lymphocytes b : conveying lymph
2 : lacking physical or mental energy : SLUGGISH
Noun. : a vessel that contains or conveys lymph ? called also lymph vessel
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macerate
['mæsəreit] vt. 把…浸软；使…消瘦
vi. 浸软；消瘦
Transitive verb
1 : to cause to waste away by or as if by excessive fasting
2 : to cause to become soft or separated into constituent elements by or as if by steeping in fluid; broadly : STEEP, SOAK
intransitive verb : to soften and wear away especially as a result of being wetted or steeped
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machination
[,mæki'neiʃən] n. 阴谋；诡计
Noun.1 : an act of machinating
2 : a scheming or crafty action or artful design intended to accomplish some usually evil end *backstage machinationsTthat have dominated the film industry ?Peter Bogdanovich*
synonyms see PLOT
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madrigal
madrigal ['mædriɡəl] n. 情歌；小曲
Noun.1 : a medieval short lyrical poem in a strict poetic form
2 a : a complex polyphonic unaccompanied vocal piece on a secular text developed especially in the 16th and 17th centuries b : PART-SONG; especially : GLEE
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magenta
[mə'dʒentə] n. 品红；洋红；红色苯胺染料
adj. 洋红色的；品红色的
Noun.1 : FUCHSIN
2 : a deep purplish red
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magniloquent
[mæg'nɪləkwənt] adj. 夸张的；说大话的
| Adj. : speaking in or characterized by a high-flown often bombastic style or manner *magniloquent boasts*
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magnitude
['mæɡnitju:d] n. 大小；量级；震级；重要；光度
Noun.1 a : great size or extent b (1) : spatial quality : SIZE (2) : QUANTITY, NUMBER
2 : the importance, quality, or caliber of something
3 : a number representing the intrinsic or apparent brightness of a celestial body on a logarithmic scale in which an increase of one unit corresponds to a reduction in the brightness of light by a factor of 2.512
4 : a numerical quantitative measure expressed usually as a multiple of a standard unit
5 : the intensity of an earthquake represented by a number on an arbitrary scale *a magnitude six earthquake*
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majestic
[mə'dʒestik] adj. 庄严的；宏伟的
Adj. : having or exhibiting majesty : STATELY
synonyms see GRAND
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malaise
[mæ'leiz] n. 不舒服；心神不安
Noun.1 : an indefinite feeling of debility or lack of health often indicative of or accompanying the onset of an illness
2 : a vague sense of mental or moral ill-being *a malaise of cynicism and despair ?Malcolm Boyd*
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malediction
[,mælɪ'dɪkʃ(ə)n] n. 坏话，诅咒
| Noun.: CURSE, EXECRATION
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malefactor
['mælifæktə] n. 作恶者；罪犯；坏人
Noun.1 : one who commits an offense against the law; especially : FELON
2 : one who does ill toward another
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maleficent
[mə'lefɪsənt] adj. 有害的；犯罪的；做坏事的
| Adj. : working or productive of harm or evil : BALEFUL
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malfeasance
[mæl'fiːz(ə)ns] n. 渎职，违法行为；不正当，坏事
| Noun.: wrongdoing or misconduct especially by a public official
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malfunction
[mæl'fʌŋkʃən] vi. 发生故障；不起作用
n. 故障；失灵；疾病
vi. : to function imperfectly or badly : fail to operate normally
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malice
['mælis] n. 恶意；怨恨；预谋
Noun.1 : desire to cause pain, injury, or distress to another
2 : intent to commit an unlawful act or cause harm without legal justification or excuse
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mandate
['mændeit] n. 授权；命令，指令；委托管理；受命进行的工作
vt. 授权；托管
Noun.1 : an authoritative command; especially : a formal order from a superior court or official to an inferior one
2 : an authorization to act given to a representative *accepted the mandate of the people*
3 a : an order or commission granted by the League of Nations to a member nation for the establishment of a responsible government over a former German colony or other conquered territory b : a mandated territory
vt.1 : to administer or assign (as a territory) under a mandate
2 : to make mandatory : ORDER; also : DIRECT, REQUIRE
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mangle
['mæŋɡl] vt. 乱砍；轧布；损坏
n. 轧布机
vt.1 : to injure with deep disfiguring wounds by cutting, tearing, or crushing *peopleTmangled by sharks ?V. G. Heiser*
2 : to spoil, injure, or make incoherent especially through ineptitude *a story mangled beyond recognition*
synonyms see MAIM
Noun.: a machine for ironing laundry by passing it between heated rollers
vt.: to press or smooth (as damp linen) with a mangle
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mania
['meiniə] n. 狂热；狂躁；热衷
Noun.1 : excitement manifested by mental and physical hyperactivity, disorganization of behavior, and elevation of mood; specifically : the manic phase of bipolar disorder
2 a : excessive or unreasonable enthusiasm *a mania for saving things* ? often used in combination b : the object of such enthusiasm
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manifesto
[,mæni'festəu] n. 宣言；声明；告示
vi. 发表宣言
Noun.: a written statement declaring publicly the intentions, motives, or views of its issuer
vi.: to issue a manifesto
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manipulate
[mə'nipjuleit] vt. 操纵；操作；巧妙地处理；篡改
vt.1 : to treat or operate with or as if with the hands or by mechanical means especially in a skillful manner
2 a : to manage or utilize skillfully b : to control or play upon by artful, unfair, or insidious means especially to one's own advantage
3 : to change by artful or unfair means so as to serve one's purpose : DOCTOR
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mansion
['mænʃən] n. 大厦；宅邸
Noun.1 a obsolete : the act of remaining or dwelling : STAY b archaic : DWELLING, ABODE
2 a (1) : MANOR HOUSE (2) : a large imposing residence b : a separate apartment or lodging in a large structure
3 a : HOUSE 3b b : one of the 28 parts into which the moon's monthly course through the heavens is divided
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manure
[mə'njuə] vt. 施肥于；耕种
n. 肥料；粪肥
vt.1 obsolete : CULTIVATE
2 : to enrich (land) by the application of manure
Noun. : material that fertilizes land; especially : refuse of stables and barnyards consisting of livestock excreta with or without litter
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maple
['meipl] n. 枫树；淡棕色
Noun.: any of a genus (Acer of the family Aceraceae, the maple family) of chiefly deciduous trees or shrubs with opposite leaves and a fruit of two united samaras; also : the hard light-colored close-grained wood of a maple used especially for flooring and furniture
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mar
[mɑ:] vt. 损毁；损伤；糟蹋；玷污
n. 污点；瑕疵
vt.1 : to detract from the perfection or wholeness of : SPOIL
2 archaic a : to inflict serious bodily harm on b : DESTROY
synonyms see INJURE
Noun.: something that mars : BLEMISH
Abbreviation.: maritime
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maraud
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[mə'rɔ:d] vt. 掠夺；袭击
vi. 袭击
n. 掠夺；袭击
Intransitive verb : to roam about and raid in search of plunder
transitive verb : RAID, PILLAGE
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marine
[mə'ri:n] adj. 船舶的；海生的；海产的；航海的，海运的
n. 海运业；舰队；水兵；（海军）士兵或军官
Adj.1 a : of or relating to the sea *marine life* *marine biology* b : of or relating to the navigation of the sea : NAUTICAL *a marine chart* c : of or relating to the commerce of the sea : MARITIME *marine law* d : depicting the sea, seashore, or ships *a marine painter*
2 : of or relating to marines *marine barracks*
Noun.1 a : the mercantile and naval shipping of a country b : seagoing ships especially in relation to nationality or class
2 : one of a class of soldiers serving on shipboard or in close association with a naval force; specifically : a member of the United States Marine Corps
3 : an executive department (as in France) having charge of naval affairs
4 : a marine picture : SEASCAPE
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mariner
['mærinə] n. 水手；船员
| Noun.: a person who navigates or assists in navigating a ship : SEAMAN, SAILOR
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marrow
['mærəu] n. 髓，骨髓；精华；活力
Noun.1 a : BONE MARROW b : the substance of the spinal cord
2 a : the choicest of food b : the seat of animal vigor c : the inmost, best, or essential part : CORE *personal liberty is the marrow of the American tradition ?Clinton Rossiter*
3 chiefly British : VEGETABLE MARROW
Noun. chiefly Scottish : one of a pair
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marshal
['mɑ:ʃəl] n. 元帅；司仪
vt. 整理；引领；编列
vi. 排列
Noun.1 a : a high official in the household of a medieval king, prince, or noble originally having charge of the cavalry but later usually in command of the military forces b : a person who arranges and directs the ceremonial aspects of a gathering
2 a : FIELD MARSHAL b : a general officer of the highest military rank
3 a : an officer having charge of prisoners b (1) : a ministerial officer appointed for a judicial district (as of the United States) to execute the process of the courts and perform various duties similar to those of a sheriff (2) : a city law officer entrusted with particular duties c : the administrative head of a city police department or fire department
transitive verb
1 : to place in proper rank or position *marshaling the troops*
2 : to bring together and order in an appropriate or effective way *marshal arguments*
3 : to lead ceremoniously or solicitously : USHER *marshaling her little group of children down the street*
intransitive verb : to take form or order *ideas marshaling neatly*
synonyms see ORDER
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marsupial
[mɑ:'sju:piəl] adj. 有袋的；袋状的
n. 有袋类动物
Adj.1 : of, relating to, or being a marsupial
2 : of, relating to, or forming a marsupium
Noun. : any of an order (Marsupialia) of mammals comprising kangaroos, wombats, bandicoots, opossums, and related animals that do not develop a true placenta and that usually have a pouch on the abdomen of the female which covers the teats and serves to carry the young
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martial
['mɑ:ʃəl] adj. 军事的；战争的；尚武的
Adj.1 : of, relating to, or suited for war or a warrior
2 : relating to an army or to military life
3 : experienced in or inclined to war : WARLIKE
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martyr
['mɑ:tə] vt. 牺牲；折磨；杀害
n. 烈士；殉道者
Noun.1 : a person who voluntarily suffers death as the penalty of witnessing to and refusing to renounce a religion
2 : a person who sacrifices something of great value and especially life itself for the sake of principle
3 : VICTIM; especially : a great or constant sufferer *a martyr to asthma all his life ?A. J. Cronin*
vt.1 : to put to death for adhering to a belief, faith, or profession
2 : to inflict agonizing pain on : TORTURE
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marvel
['mɑ:vəl] n. 奇迹
vt. 对…感到惊异
vi. 感到惊讶
Noun.1 : one that causes wonder or astonishment *her talent is a marvel to behold*
2 : intense surprise or interest : ASTONISHMENT
intransitive verb : to become filled with surprise, wonder, or amazed curiosity *marveled at the magician's skill*
transitive verb : to feel astonishment or perplexity at or about *marveled that they had escaped*
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mash
[mæʃ] n. 饲料；糊状物；麦芽浆
vt. 捣碎；调情
vt.1 a : to reduce to a soft pulpy state by beating or pressure b : CRUSH, SMASH *mash a finger*
2 : to subject (as crushed malt) to the action of water with heating and stirring in preparing wort
Noun.1 : a mixture of ground feeds for livestock
2 : crushed malt or grain meal steeped and stirred in hot water to produce wort
3 : a soft pulpy mass
4 British : mashed potatoes
Noun.: CRUSH 4
vt. : to flirt with or seek the affection of
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masquerade
[,mæskə'reid] vi. 化装；伪装
n. 伪装；化妆舞会
vt. 化装；乔装
Noun.1 a : a social gathering of persons wearing masks and often fantastic costumes b : a costume for wear at such a gathering
2 : an action or appearance that is mere disguise or show
vi.1 a : to disguise oneself; also : to go about disguised b : to take part in a masquerade
2 : to assume the appearance of something one is not
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massacre
['mæsəkə] vt. 残杀；彻底击败
n. 大屠杀；[口]惨败
Noun.1 : the act or an instance of killing a number of usually helpless or unresisting human beings under circumstances of atrocity or cruelty
2 : a cruel or wanton murder
3 : a wholesale slaughter of animals
4 : an act of complete destruction *the author's massacre of traditional federalist presuppositions ?R. G. McCloskey*
vt.1 : to kill by massacre : SLAUGHTER
2 : MANGLE 2 *words were misspelled and syntax massacred ?Bice Clemow*
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massive
['mæsiv] adj. 大量的；巨大的，厚重的；魁伟的
Adj.1 : forming or consisting of a large mass: a : BULKY b : WEIGHTY, HEAVY *massive walls* *a massive volume* c : impressively large or ponderous d : having no regular form but not necessarily lacking crystalline structure *massive sandstone*
2 a : large, solid, or heavy in structure *massive jaw* b : large in scope or degree *the feeling of frustration, of being ineffectual, is massive ?David Halberstam* c (1) : large in comparison to what is typical *a massive dose of penicillin* (2) : being extensive and severe *massive hemorrhage* *massive collapse of a lung* (3) : imposing in excellence or grandeur : MONUMENTAL *massive simplicity*
3 : having mass *a massive boson*
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mast
[mɑ:st, mæst] n. 桅杆；柱；橡树果实
vt. 在…上装桅杆
Noun.1 : a long pole or spar rising from the keel or deck of a ship and supporting the yards, booms, and rigging
2 : a slender vertical or nearly vertical structure (as an upright post in various cranes)
3 : a disciplinary proceeding at which the commanding officer of a naval unit hears and disposes of cases against enlisted men ? called also captain's mast
vt. : to furnish with a mast
Noun.: nuts (as acorns) accumulated on the forest floor and often serving as food for animals
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masticate
['mæstikeit] vt. 咀嚼；粉碎；撕捏
vi. 咀嚼；粉碎；撕捏
Transitive verb
1 : to grind or crush (food) with or as if with the teeth : CHEW
2 : to soften or reduce to pulp by crushing or kneading
intransitive verb : CHEW
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mat
[mæt] n. 垫；垫子；衬边
vt. 缠结；铺席于……上
vi. 纠缠在一起
adj. 无光泽的
Noun.1 a (1) : a piece of coarse, woven, plaited, or felted fabric used especially as a floor covering or a support (2) : a piece of material placed at a door for wiping soiled shoe soles b : a decorative piece of material used under a small item (as a dish) especially for support or protection c : a large thick pad or cushion used as a surface for wrestling, tumbling, and gymnastics
2 : something made up of densely tangled or adhering filaments or strands especially of organic matter *an algal mat* *a mat of unkempt hair*
3 : a large slab usually of reinforced concrete used as the supporting base of a building
transitive verb
1 : to provide with a mat or matting
2 a : to form into a tangled mass *dirt and filth matted her hair* b : to pack down so as to form a dense mass
intransitive verb : to become matted
vt.1 also matte or matt : to make (as a metal, glass, or color) matte
2 : to provide (a picture) with a mat
Noun. : a border going around a picture between picture and frame or serving as the frame
Noun.: MATRIX 2a
Adj.: lacking or deprived of luster or gloss: as a : having a usually smooth even surface free from shine or highlights *matte metals* *a matte finish* b : having a rough or granular surface
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materialize
[mə'tiəriəlaiz] vt. 使具体化，使有形；使突然出现；使重物质而轻精神
vi. 实现，成形；突然出现
Transitive verb
1 a : to make material : OBJECTIFY b : to cause to appear in bodily form *materialize the spirits of the dead*
2 : to cause to be materialistic
intransitive verb
1 : to assume bodily form
2 a : to appear especially suddenly b : to come into existence
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matriculate
[mə'trikjuleit] vt. 准许…入学；录取…入大学
vi. 准许入学；录取
n. 被录取者
Transitive verb : to enroll as a member of a body and especially of a college or university
intransitive verb : to become matriculated
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matte
[mæt] n. [冶]冰铜；无光粗糙层；影像形板
adj. 无光泽的；不光滑的
vt.1 also matte or matt : to make (as a metal, glass, or color) matte
2 : to provide (a picture) with a mat
Adj.: lacking or deprived of luster or gloss: as a : having a usually smooth even surface free from shine or highlights *matte metals* *a matte finish* b : having a rough or granular surface
Noun.1 : a crude mixture of sulfides formed in smelting sulfide ores of metals (as copper, lead, or nickel)
2 : a motion-picture effect in which part of a scene is blocked out and later replaced by footage containing other material (as a background painting)
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mattress
['mætris] n. 床垫；褥子；空气垫
Noun.1 a : a fabric case filled with resilient material (as cotton, hair, feathers, foam rubber, or an arrangement of coiled springs) used either alone as a bed or on a bedstead b : an inflatable airtight sack for use as a mattress
2 : a device (as of interwoven brush and poles) used to protect a shoreline, bank, or streambed from erosion
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mature
[mə'tjuə] adj. 成熟的；充分考虑的；到期的；成年人的
vi. 成熟；到期
vt. 使…成熟；使…长成；慎重作出
Adj.1 : based on slow careful consideration *a mature judgment*
2 a (1) : having completed natural growth and development : RIPE (2) : having undergone maturation b : having attained a final or desired state *mature wine* c : having achieved a low but stable growth rate *paper is a mature industry* d : of, relating to, or being an older adult : ELDERLY *airline discounts for mature travelers*
3 a : of or relating to a condition of full development b : characteristic of or suitable to a mature individual *mature outlook* *a show with mature content*
4 : due for payment *a mature loan*
5 : belonging to the middle portion of a cycle of erosion
transitive verb : to bring to maturity or completion
intransitive verb
1 : to become fully developed or ripe
2 : to become due
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maul
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[mɔ:l] n. 大槌
vt. 打伤；殴打；抨击；粗暴对待
Noun. : a heavy often wooden-headed hammer used especially for driving wedges; also : a tool like a sledgehammer with one wedge-shaped end that is used to split wood
vt.1 : BEAT, BRUISE
2 : MANGLE 1
3 : to handle roughly
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maunder
['mɔ:ndə] vi. 徘徊；唠叨地讲；胡扯
vi.1 chiefly British : GRUMBLE
2 : to wander slowly and idly
3 : to speak indistinctly or disconnectedly
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mawkish
['mɔ:kiʃ] adj. 令人作呕的，令人厌恶的；自作多情的；淡而无味的
Adj.1 : having an insipid often unpleasant taste
2 : sickly or puerilely sentimental
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maze
[meiz] n. 迷宫；迷惑；糊涂
vt. 迷失；使混乱；使困惑
vt.1 chiefly dialect : STUPEFY, DAZE
2 : BEWILDER, PERPLEX
Noun.1 a : a confusing intricate network of passages b : something confusingly elaborate or complicated *a maze of regulations*
2 chiefly dialect : a state of bewilderment
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mean
[mi:n] adj. 平均的；卑鄙的；低劣的
vt. 意味；想要；意欲
n. 平均值
vi. 用意
Transitive verb
1 a : to have in the mind as a purpose : INTEND *she means to win* ? sometimes used interjectionally with I, chiefly in informal speech for emphasis *he throws, I mean, hard* or to introduce a phrase restating the point of a preceding phrase *we try to answer what we can, but I mean we're not God ?Bobbie Ann Mason* b : to design for or destine to a specified purpose or future *I was meant to teach*
2 : to serve or intend to convey, show, or indicate : SIGNIFY *a red sky means rain*
3 : to have importance to the degree of *health means everything*
4 : to direct to a particular individual
intransitive verb : to have an intended purpose *he means well*
Adj.1 : lacking distinction or eminence : HUMBLE
2 : lacking in mental discrimination : DULL
3 a : of poor shabby inferior quality or status *mean city streets* b : worthy of little regard : CONTEMPTIBLE ? often used in negative constructions as a term of praise *no mean feat*
4 : lacking dignity or honor : BASE
5 a : PENURIOUS, STINGY b : characterized by petty selfishness or malice c : causing trouble or bother : VEXATIOUS d : EXCELLENT, EFFECTIVE *plays a mean trumpet* *a lean, mean athlete*
6 : ASHAMED 1b
Adj.1 : occupying a middle position : intermediate in space, order, time, kind, or degree
2 : occupying a position about midway between extremes; especially : being the mean of a set of values : AVERAGE *the mean temperature*
3 : serving as a means : INTERMEDIARY
synonyms see AVERAGE
Noun.1 a (1) : something intervening or intermediate (2) : a middle point between extremes b : a value that lies within a range of values and is computed according to a prescribed law: as (1) : ARITHMETIC MEAN (2) : EXPECTED VALUE c : either of the middle two terms of a proportion
2 plural but singular or plural in construction : something useful or helpful to a desired end
3 plural : resources available for disposal; especially : material resources affording a secure life
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meander
[mi'ændə] n. 漫步；曲流（常用复数）
vt. 漫步；蜿蜒缓慢流动
vi. 漫步；漫谈
Noun.1 : a winding path or course; especially : LABYRINTH
2 : a turn or winding of a stream
vi.1 : to follow a winding or intricate course
2 : to wander aimlessly or casually without urgent destination : RAMBLE
synonyms see WANDER
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measly
['mi:zli] adj. [医]患麻疹的；极少的；低贱的
Adj.1 : infected with measles
2 a : containing larval tapeworms b : infested with trichinae
3 : contemptibly small
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measured
['meʒəd] adj. 量过的；慎重的；基于标准的；有规则的
v. 测量，判断（measure的过去分词）
Adj.1 : marked by due proportion
2 a : marked by rhythm : regularly recurrent *a measured gait* b : METRICAL
3 : DELIBERATE, CALCULATED *a measured response*
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mechanism
['mekənizəm] n. 机制；原理，途径；进程；机械装置；技巧
Noun.1 a : a piece of machinery b : a process, technique, or system for achieving a result
2 : mechanical operation or action : WORKING 2
3 : a doctrine that holds natural processes (as of life) to be mechanically determined and capable of complete explanation by the laws of physics and chemistry
4 : the fundamental processes involved in or responsible for an action, reaction, or other natural phenomenon *mechanisms of organic evolution* ? compare DEFENSE MECHANISM
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medal
['medəl] n. 勋章，奖章；纪念章
Noun.1 : a small usually metal object bearing a religious emblem or picture
2 : a piece of metal often resembling a coin and having a stamped design that is issued to commemorate a person or event or awarded for excellence or achievement
vi. : to win a medal *medaled in figure skating*
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meddle
['medl] vi. 管闲事，干预他人之事
| vi.: to interest oneself in what is not one's concern : interfere without right or propriety
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medicate
['medikeit] vt. 用药治疗；加药品于
vt.1 : to treat medicinally
2 : to impregnate with a medicinal substance *medicated soap*
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medieval
[,medi'i:vəl, ,mi:-] adj. 中世纪的；[贬]原始的；仿中世纪的；老式的
Adj.1 : of, relating to, or characteristic of the Middle Ages
2 : having a quality (as cruelty) associated with the Middle Ages
3 : extremely outmoded or antiquated
Noun. : a person of the Middle Ages
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meditation
[,medi'teiʃən] n. 冥想；沉思，深思
Noun.1 : a discourse intended to express its author's reflections or to guide others in contemplation
2 : the act or process of meditating
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meek
[mi:k] adj. 温顺的；谦恭的；驯服的
Adj.1 : enduring injury with patience and without resentment : MILD
2 : deficient in spirit and courage : SUBMISSIVE
3 : not violent or strong : MODERATE
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meld
[meld] vi. 合并；混合
vt. 使…合并；使…混合
n. 结合；融合
Transitive verb : to declare or announce (a card or combination of cards) for a score in a card game especially by placing face up on the table
intransitive verb : to declare a card or combination of cards as a meld
Noun.: a card or combination of cards that is or can be melded in a card game
Verb.: MERGE, BLEND
Noun.: BLEND, MIXTURE
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mellifluous
[mə'lifluəs] adj. 流畅的；如蜜般的
Adj.1 : having a smooth rich flow *a mellifluous voice*
2 : filled with something (as honey) that sweetens
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melon
['melən] n. 瓜；甜瓜；大肚子；圆鼓鼓像瓜似的东西
Noun.1 : any of various typically sweet gourds (as a muskmelon or watermelon) usually eaten raw as fruits
2 : something rounded like a melon: as a : the rounded organ in the front of the head of some cetaceans b plural , slang : large breasts
3 a : a surplus of profits available for distribution to stockholders b : a financial windfall
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membrane
['membrein] n. 膜；薄膜；羊皮纸
Noun.1 : a thin soft pliable sheet or layer especially of animal or plant origin
2 : a piece of parchment forming part of a roll
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menace
['menəs] n. 威胁；恐吓
vi. 恐吓；进行威胁
vt. 威胁；恐吓
Noun.1 : a show of intention to inflict harm : THREAT
2 a : one that represents a threat : DANGER b : a person who causes annoyance
transitive verb
1 : to make a show of intention to harm
2 : to represent or pose a threat to : ENDANGER
intransitive verb : to act in a threatening manner
