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tattle

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``` ['tætl] vi. 闲谈；泄露秘密 n. 闲谈 Noun.1 : idle talk : CHATTER 2 : GOSSIP intransitive verb 1 : CHATTER, PRATE 2 : to tell secrets : BLAB transitive verb : to utter or disclose in gossip or chatter ```

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['tæti] adj. 不整洁的；不值钱的；破旧的 | Adj. : rather worn, frayed, or dilapidated : SHABBY *a tatty shirt*

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['tɔ:tən] vi. 拉紧 vt. 拉紧；使绷紧 Transitive verb : to make taut *tauten the rope* intransitive verb : to become taut

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[t?ə,tiə] n. 眼泪, （撕破的）洞或裂缝, 撕扯 vt. 撕掉, 扯下, 扰乱 vi. 流泪, 撕破 Noun.1 a : a drop of clear saline fluid secreted by the lacrimal gland and diffused between the eye and eyelids to moisten the parts and facilitate their motion b plural : a secretion of profuse tears that overflow the eyelids and dampen the face 2 : a transparent drop of fluid or hardened fluid matter (as resin) 3 plural : an act of weeping or grieving *broke into tears* vi. : to fill with tears : shed tears *eyes tearing in the November wind ?Saul Bellow* transitive verb 1 a : to separate parts of or pull apart by force : REND b : to wound by or as if by tearing : LACERATE *tear the skin* 2 : to divide or disrupt by the pull of contrary forces *a mind torn with doubts* 3 a : to remove by force : WRENCH ? often used with off *tear a cover off a box* b : to remove as if by wrenching *tear your thoughts away from the scene* 4 : to make or effect by or as if by tearing *tear a hole in the wall* intransitive verb 1 : to separate on being pulled : REND *this cloth tears easily* 2 a : to move or act with violence, haste, or force *went tearing down the street* b : to smash or penetrate something with violent force *the bullet tore through his leg* Noun.1 a : damage from being torn; especially : a hole or flaw made by tearing b : the act of tearing 2 a : a tearing pace : HURRY b : SPREE *got paid and went on a tear* c : a run of unusual success *the team was on a tear*

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[ti:z] vt. 取笑；戏弄；梳理；欺负；强求；使起毛 n. 戏弄；爱纠缠的小孩；挑逗者；卖弄风骚的女孩 vi. 取笑 vt.1 a : to disentangle and lay parallel by combing or carding *tease wool* b : TEASEL 2 : to tear in pieces; especially : to shred (a tissue or specimen) for microscopic examination 3 a : to disturb or annoy by persistent irritating or provoking especially in a petty or mischievous way b : to annoy with petty persistent requests : PESTER; also : to obtain by repeated coaxing c : to persuade to acquiesce especially by persistent small efforts : COAX d : to manipulate or influence as if by teasing e : to make fun of : KID 4 : to comb (hair) by taking hold of a strand and pushing the short hairs toward the scalp with the comb 5 : to tantalize especially by arousing desire or curiosity often without intending to satisfy it synonyms see WORRY Noun.1 : the act of teasing : the state of being teased 2 : one that teases

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``` ['ti:tə] vi. 摇晃；玩跷跷板；步履蹒跚；摇摇欲坠 vt. 使…摇摆；使…上下晃动 n. 跷跷板；摇摆 vi.1 a : to move unsteadily : WOBBLE b : WAVER, VACILLATE *teetered on the brink of bankruptcy* 2 : SEESAW Noun.: SEESAW 2b ```

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[ti:təutəl] adj. 完全的，绝对的；绝对戒酒的；滴酒不沾的 vi. 绝对戒酒 Adj.1 : of, relating to, or practicing teetotalism 2 : TOTAL, COMPLETE

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[ti'merəti, tə-] n. 鲁莽，冒失；蛮勇 Noun.1 : unreasonable or foolhardy contempt of danger or opposition : RASHNESS, RECKLESSNESS 2 : an act or instance of temerity

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['tempə] n. 脾气；（钢等）回火；性情；倾向 vt. 使回火；锻炼；调和；使缓和 vi. 回火；调和 vt.1 : to dilute, qualify, or soften by the addition or influence of something else : MODERATE *temper justice with mercy* 2 archaic a : to exercise control over : GOVERN, RESTRAIN b : to cause to be well disposed : MOLLIFY *tempered and reconciled them both ?Richard Steele* 3 : to bring to a suitable state by mixing in or adding a usually liquid ingredient: as a : to mix (clay) with water or a modifier (as grog) and knead to a uniform texture b : to mix oil with (colors) in making paint ready for use 4 a (1) : to soften (as hardened steel or cast iron) by reheating at a lower temperature (2) : to harden (as steel) by reheating and cooling in oil b : to anneal or toughen (glass) by a process of gradually heating and cooling 5 : to make stronger and more resilient through hardship : TOUGHEN *troops tempered in battle* 6 a : to put in tune with something : ATTUNE b : to adjust the pitch of (a note, chord, or instrument) to a temperament Noun.1 a archaic : a suitable proportion or balance of qualities : a middle state between extremes : MEAN, MEDIUM *virtue isTa just temper between propensities ?T. B. Macaulay* b archaic : CHARACTER, QUALITY *the temper of the land you design to sow ?John Mortimer* c : characteristic tone : TREND *the temper of the times* d : high quality of mind or spirit : COURAGE 2 a : the state of a substance with respect to certain desired qualities (as hardness, elasticity, or workability); especially : the degree of hardness or resiliency given steel by tempering b : the feel and relative solidity of leather 3 a : a characteristic cast of mind or state of feeling : DISPOSITION b : calmness of mind : COMPOSURE c : state of feeling or frame of mind at a particular time usually dominated by a single strong emotion d : heat of mind or emotion : proneness to anger : PASSION *she has a real temper* 4 : a substance (as a metal) added to or mixed with something else (as another metal) to modify the properties of the latter synonyms see DISPOSITION

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``` ['tempist] n. 暴风雨；骚动；动乱 vt. 使狂怒；扰乱，使激动 vi. 小题大作；起大风暴 Noun.1 : a violent storm 2 : TUMULT, UPROAR vt.: to raise a tempest in or around ```

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[tem'pestjuəs, -tʃu-] adj. 有暴风雨的；暴乱的；剧烈的 | Adj.: of, relating to, or resembling a tempest : TURBULENT, STORMY *tempestuous weather* *a tempestuous relationship*

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['tempəu] n. 速度，发展速度；拍子 Noun.1 : the rate of speed of a musical piece or passage indicated by one of a series of directions (as largo, presto, or allegro) and often by an exact metronome marking 2 : rate of motion or activity : PACE

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['tempəraiz] vi. 拖延；妥协；顺应时势；迎合潮流 vi.1 : to act to suit the time or occasion : yield to current or dominant opinion 2 : to draw out discussions or negotiations so as to gain time *you'd have to temporize until you found out how she wanted to be advised ?Mary Austin*

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[tend] vi. 趋向，倾向；照料，照顾 vt. 照料，照管 Intransitive verb 1 archaic : LISTEN 2 : to pay attention : apply oneself *tend to your own affairs* *tend to our correspondence* 3 : to act as an attendant : SERVE *tended to his wife* 4 obsolete : AWAIT transitive verb 1 archaic : to attend as a servant 2 a : to apply oneself to the care of : watch over *tended her sick father* b : to have or take charge of as a caretaker or overseer *tend the sheep* c : CULTIVATE, FOSTER d : to manage the operations of : MIND *tend the store* *tend the fire* 3 : to stand by (as a rope) in readiness to prevent mischance (as fouling) vi.1 : to move, direct, or develop one's course in a particular direction *cannot tell where society is tending* 2 : to exhibit an inclination or tendency : CONDUCE *tends to be optimistic*

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['tensail, -səl] adj. [物]拉力的；可伸长的；可拉长的 Adj.1 : capable of tension : DUCTILE 2 : of, relating to, or involving tension *tensile stress*

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['tenjuə, 'tenjə] n. 任期；占有 vt. 授予…终身职位 Noun.1 : the act, right, manner, or term of holding something (as a landed property, a position, or an office); especially : a status granted after a trial period to a teacher that gives protection from summary dismissal 2 : GRASP, HOLD

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['tə:minəl] n. 末端；终点；终端机；极限 adj. 末端的；终点的；晚期的 Adj.1 a : of or relating to an end, extremity, boundary, or terminus *a terminal pillar* b : growing at the end of a branch or stem *a terminal bud* 2 a : of, relating to, or occurring in a term or each term *terminal payments* b (1) : leading ultimately to death : FATAL *terminal cancer* (2) : approaching or close to death : being in the final stages of a fatal disease *a terminal patient* (3) : of or relating to patients with a terminal illness *terminal care* c : extremely or hopelessly severe *terminal boredom* 3 a : occurring at or constituting the end of a period or series : CONCLUDING *the terminal moments of life* b : not intended as preparation for further academic work *a terminal curriculum* synonyms see LAST Noun.1 : a part that forms the end : EXTREMITY, TERMINATION 2 : a terminating usually ornamental detail : FINIAL 3 : a device attached to the end of a wire or cable or to an electrical apparatus for convenience in making connections 4 a : either end of a carrier line having facilities for the handling of freight and passengers b : a freight or passenger station that is central to a considerable area or serves as a junction at any point with other lines c : a town or city at the end of a carrier line : TERMINUS 5 : a combination of a keyboard and output device (as a video display unit) by which data can be entered into or output from a computer or electronic communications system

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['tə:mineit] vt. 使终止；使结束；解雇 vi. 结束，终止；结果 adj. 结束的 Adj.: coming to an end or capable of ending intransitive verb 1 : to extend only to a limit (as a point or line); especially : to reach a terminus 2 : to form an ending 3 : to come to an end in time transitive verb 1 a : to bring to an end : CLOSE *terminate a marriage by divorce* *terminate a transmission line* b : to form the conclusion of *review questions terminate each chapter* c : to discontinue the employment of *workers terminated because of slow business* 2 : to serve as an ending, limit, or boundary of 3 : ASSASSINATE, KILL synonyms see CLOSE

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['tə:minəs] n. 终点；终点站；界标；界石 Noun.1 : a final goal : a finishing point 2 : a post or stone marking a boundary 3 : either end of a transportation line or travel route; also : the station, town, or city at such a place : TERMINAL 4 : an extreme point or element : TIP *the terminus of a glacier*

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['testifai] vt. 证明，证实；作证 vi. 作证；证明 Intransitive verb 1 a : to make a statement based on personal knowledge or belief : bear witness b : to serve as evidence or proof 2 : to express a personal conviction 3 : to make a solemn declaration under oath for the purpose of establishing a fact (as in a court) transitive verb 1 a : to bear witness to : ATTEST b : to serve as evidence of : PROVE 2 archaic a : to make known (a personal conviction) b : to give evidence of : SHOW 3 : to declare under oath before a tribunal or officially constituted public body

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['testiməni] n. 证词，证言；证据 Noun.1 a (1) : the tablets inscribed with the Mosaic law (2) : the ark containing the tablets b : a divine decree attested in the Scriptures 2 a : firsthand authentication of a fact : EVIDENCE b : an outward sign c : a solemn declaration usually made orally by a witness under oath in response to interrogation by a lawyer or authorized public official 3 a : an open acknowledgment b : a public profession of religious experience

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['testi] adj. 易怒的；暴躁的 Adj.1 : easily annoyed : IRRITABLE 2 : marked by impatience or ill humor *testy remarks*

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[θɔ:] vi. 融解；变暖和 vt. 使融解；使变得不拘束 n. 解冻；融雪 Transitive verb : to cause to thaw intransitive verb 1 a : to go from a frozen to a liquid state : MELT b : to become free of the effect (as stiffness, numbness, or hardness) of cold as a result of exposure to warmth 2 : to be warm enough to melt ice and snow ? used with it in reference to the weather 3 : to abandon aloofness, reserve, or hostility : UNBEND 4 : to become mobile, active, or susceptible to change Noun.1 : the action, fact, or process of thawing 2 : a period of weather warm enough to thaw ice *the January thaw* 3 : the action or process of becoming less aloof, less hostile, or more genial *a thaw in international relations*

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['θə:məl] adj. 热的，热量的 n. 上升暖气流 Adj.1 [Latin thermae public baths, from Greek thermai, plural of therm*] : of, relating to, or marked by the presence of hot springs *thermal waters* 2 a : of, relating to, or caused by heat *thermal stress* *thermal insulation* b : being or involving a state of matter dependent upon temperature *thermal conductivity* *thermal agitation of molecular structure* c : having low energies of the order of those due to thermal agitation *thermal neutrons* 3 : designed (as with insulating air spaces) to prevent the dissipation of body heat *thermal underwear* Noun.: a rising body of warm air

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['θespiən] adj. 戏剧的；悲剧性的；泰斯庇斯的 n. 悲剧演员；演员 Adj.1 capitalized : of or relating to Thespis 2 often capitalized [from the tradition that Thespis was the originator of the actor's role] : relating to the drama : DRAMATIC Noun. : ACTOR

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[θræʃ] vt. 打；使逆行 vi. 打谷；白忙；猛烈摆动 n. 打谷；逆风浪行进；踢水动作 Transitive verb 1 : to separate the seeds of from the husks and straw by beating : THRESH 1 2 a : to beat soundly with or as if with a stick or whip : FLOG b : to defeat decisively or severely *thrashed the visiting team* 3 : to swing, beat, or strike in the manner of a rapidly moving flail *thrashing his arms* 4 a : to go over again and again *thrash the matter over inconclusively* b : to hammer out : FORGE *thrash out a plan* intransitive verb 1 : THRESH 1 2 : to deal blows or strokes like one using a flail or whip 3 : to move or stir about violently : toss about *thrash in bed with a fever* synonyms see SWING Noun.1 : an act of thrashing 2 : rock music (as heavy metal or punk rock) that is extremely fast and loud

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['θredbεə] adj. 磨破的；衣衫褴褛的；乏味的；俗套的 Adj.1 a : having the nap worn off so that the thread shows : SHABBY *threadbare clothes* b : wearing threadbare clothing : very poor *took in threadbare relatives ?Russell Baker* c : barely adequate because of cheapness or shabbiness *a threadbare production* 2 : exhausted of interest or freshness synonyms see TRITE

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[θrəʊ] n. 阵痛；剧痛 vi. 使…痛苦 Noun.1 : PANG, SPASM *death throes* *throes of childbirth* 2 plural : a hard or painful struggle *the throes of revolutionary social change ?M. D. Geismar*

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[θrɔŋ, θrɔ:ŋ] n. 人群；众多 vt. 群集；挤满 vi. 蜂拥而至；群集 adj. 拥挤的 Noun.1 a : a multitude of assembled persons b : a large number : HOST 2 a : a crowding together of many persons b : a pressing increase of activity *this throng of business ?S. R. Crockett* synonyms see CROWD transitive verb 1 : to crowd upon : PRESS *a celebrity thronged by fans* 2 : to crowd into : PACK *shoppers thronging the streets* intransitive verb : to crowd together in great numbers

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[θrʌst] n. 推力；刺 vt. 插；插入；推挤 vi. 插入；用向某人刺去；猛然或用力推 Transitive verb 1 : to push or drive with force : SHOVE 2 : to cause to enter or pierce something by or as if by pushing *thrust a dagger into his heart* 3 : EXTEND, SPREAD 4 : STAB, PIERCE 5 a : to put (as an unwilling person) forcibly into a course of action or position *was thrust into the job* b : to introduce often improperly into a position : INTERPOLATE 6 : to press, force, or impose the acceptance of upon someone *thrust new responsibilities upon her* intransitive verb 1 a : to force an entrance or passage b : to push forward : press onward c : to push upward : PROJECT 2 : to make a thrust, stab, or lunge with or as if with a pointed weapon *thrust at them with a knife* Noun.1 a : a push or lunge with a pointed weapon b (1) : a verbal attack (2) : a military assault 2 a : a strong continued pressure b : the sideways force or pressure of one part of a structure against another part (as of an arch against an abutment) c : the force produced by a propeller or by a jet or rocket engine that drives a vehicle (as an aircraft) forward d : a nearly horizontal geological fault 3 a : a forward or upward push b : a movement (as by a group of people) in a specified direction 4 a : salient or essential element or meaning *the thrust of the argument* b : principal concern or objective *the plan's major thrust is testing ?Ryan Lizza*

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[θʌmp] vt. 重击；用拳头打；砰地撞到 vi. 重击；狠打；砰然地响 n. 重打；重击声 Transitive verb 1 : to strike or beat with or as if with something thick or heavy so as to cause a dull sound 2 : POUND, KNOCK 3 : WHIP, THRASH 4 : to produce (music) mechanically or in a mechanical manner ? usually used with out *thumped out a tune on the piano* intransitive verb 1 a : to inflict a thump b : to make or move with a thumping sound 2 : to make a vigorous endorsement *got a couple ofTsenators to thump for him ?New York Herald Tribune* Noun.: a blow or knock with or as if with something blunt or heavy; also : the sound made by such a blow

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['tikliʃ] adj. 不安定的，不稳定的；难对付的；易倒的；易痒的；忌讳的 Adj.1 a : TOUCHY, OVERSENSITIVE *ticklish about his baldness* b : easily overturned *a canoe is a ticklish craft* 2 : requiring delicate handling *a ticklish subject* 3 : sensitive to tickling

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``` [tif] n. 淡酒；一口；口角；生气 vi. 生气；小争吵 vt. 啜；饮 vi.: to have a petty quarrel Noun. : a petty quarrel ```

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['tait'fistid] adj. 吝啬的 | Adj. : reluctant to part with money

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[tilt] vi. 倾斜；翘起；以言词或文字抨击 vt. 使倾斜；使翘起 n. 倾斜 Noun.: a canopy for a wagon, boat, or stall vt. : to cover or provide with a tilt Noun.1 a : a contest on horseback in which two combatants charging with lances or similar weapons try to unhorse each other : JOUST b : a tournament of tilts 2 a : DISPUTE, CONTENTION b : SPEED ? used in the phrase full tilt 3 a : the act of tilting : the state or position of being tilted b : a sloping surface c : SLANT, BIAS *a tilt toward military involvement* 4 : any of various contests resembling or suggesting tilting with lances transitive verb 1 : to cause to have an inclination 2 a : to point or thrust in or as if in a tilt *tilt a lance* b : to charge against *tilt an adversary* intransitive verb 1 a : to move or shift so as to lean or incline : SLANT b : to incline, tend, or become drawn toward an opinion, course of action, or one side of a controversy 2 a : to engage in a combat with lances : JOUST b : to make an impetuous attack *tilt at social evils*

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['timbə, 'tæm-, 'tæŋbrə] n. [音]音色；音质；音品 Noun.: the quality given to a sound by its overtones: as a : the resonance by which the ear recognizes and identifies a voiced speech sound b : the quality of tone distinctive of a particular singing voice or musical instrument

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['taimli] adj. 及时的；适时的 adv. 及时地；早 Adv.1 archaic : EARLY, SOON 2 : in time : OPPORTUNELY *the question was notTtimely raised in the state court ?W. O. Douglas* Adj.1 : coming early or at the right time *a timely decision* *timely payment* 2 : appropriate or adapted to the times or the occasion *a timely book*

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['taimwɔ:n] adj. 陈旧的；老朽的 Adj.1 : worn or impaired by time *timeworn mansions* 2 a : AGE-OLD, ANCIENT *timeworn procedures* b : HACKNEYED, STALE *a timeworn joke*

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['timid] adj. 胆小的；羞怯的 Adj.1 : lacking in courage or self-confidence *a timid person* 2 : lacking in boldness or determination *a timid policy*

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['tində] n. 火绒；易燃物 Noun.1 : a very flammable substance adaptable for use as kindling 2 : something that serves to incite or inflame *that rhetoric was ready tinder for revolution ?Margaret Peters*

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[tindʒ] n. 淡色；些许味道；风味 vt. 微染；使带气息 vt.1 a : to color with a slight shade or stain : TINT b : to affect or modify with a slight odor or taste 2 : to affect or modify in character Noun.1 : a slight staining or suffusing shade or color 2 : an affective or modifying property or influence : TOUCH *a tinge of guilt*

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['tiŋkl] vt. 使发清脆的声响 vi. 发叮当声 n. 叮当声 Intransitive verb 1 : to make or emit a tinkle or a sound suggestive of a tinkle 2 : URINATE transitive verb 1 : to sound or make known (the time) by a tinkle 2 a : to cause to make a tinkle b : to produce by tinkling *tinkle a tune* Noun.1 : a jingling effect in verse or prose 2 : a series of short high ringing or clinking sounds

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[tai'reid, 'taireid, ti'r-] n. 激烈的长篇演说 | Noun. : a protracted speech usually marked by intemperate, vituperative, or harshly censorious language

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[tə'du:] n. 要办的事；骚乱；大惊小怪 | Noun.: BUSTLE, STIR, FUSS

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[tɔil] n. 辛苦；苦工；网；圈套 vi. 辛苦工作；艰难地行进 vt. 费力地做；使…过度劳累 Noun.1 archaic a : STRUGGLE, BATTLE b : laborious effort 2 : long strenuous fatiguing labor synonyms see WORK intransitive verb 1 : to work hard and long 2 : to proceed with laborious effort : PLOD transitive verb 1 archaic : OVERWORK 2 archaic : to get or accomplish with great effort Noun.1 : a net to trap game 2 : something by which one is held fast or inextricably involved : SNARE, TRAP ? usually used in plural *caught in the toils of the law*

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[təul, tɔl] vt. 征收；敲钟 n. 通行费；代价；钟声 vi. 鸣钟；征税 Noun.1 : a tax or fee paid for some liberty or privilege (as of passing over a highway or bridge) 2 : compensation for services rendered: as a : a charge for transportation b : a charge for a long-distance telephone call 3 : a grievous or ruinous price *inflation has taken its toll*; especially : cost in life or health *the death toll from the hurricane* intransitive verb : to take or levy toll transitive verb 1 a : to exact part of as a toll b : to take as toll 2 : to exact a toll from (someone) vt.1 : ALLURE, ENTICE 2 a : to entice (game) to approach b : to attract (fish) with scattered bait c : to lead or attract (domestic animals) to a desired point transitive verb 1 : to sound (a bell) by pulling the rope 2 a : to give signal or announcement of *the clock tolled each hour* b : to announce by tolling *church bells tolled the death of the bishop* c : to call to or from a place or occasion *bells tolled the congregation to church* intransitive verb : to sound with slow measured strokes *the bell tolls solemnly* Noun.: the sound of a tolling bell

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[təum] n. 册；大本书 Noun.1 : a volume forming part of a larger work 2 : BOOK; especially : a large or scholarly book

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['tuːθs(ə)m] adj. 美味的；漂亮的；令人愉快的 Adj.1 a : AGREEABLE, ATTRACTIVE b : sexually attractive *a toothsome blonde* 2 : of palatable flavor and pleasing texture : DELICIOUS *crisp toothsome fried chicken* synonyms see PALATABLE

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``` [,tɔpsi'tə:vi] n. 颠倒；乱七八糟 adj. 颠倒的；乱七八糟的 vt. 使颠倒；使混乱 adv. 颠倒地；乱七八糟地 Adv.1 : in utter confusion or disorder 2 : with the top or head downward : UPSIDE DOWN Adj.: turned topsy-turvy : totally disordered Noun.: TOPSY-TURVINESS ```

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[tɔ:'ment, 'tɔ:m-] vt. 折磨，使痛苦；纠缠，作弄 n. 痛苦，苦恼；痛苦的根源 Noun.1 : the infliction of torture (as by rack or wheel) 2 : extreme pain or anguish of body or mind : AGONY 3 : a source of vexation or pain vt.1 : to cause severe usually persistent or recurrent distress of body or mind to *cattle tormented by flies* 2 : DISTORT, TWIST synonyms see AFFLICT

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``` ['tɔrənt, 'tɔ:-] n. 奔流；倾注；迸发；连续不断 Noun.1 : a tumultuous outpouring : RUSH 2 : a violent stream of a liquid (as water or lava) 3 : a channel of a mountain stream Adj.: TORRENTIAL ```

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[tɔ'renʃəl, tɔ:-, tə-] adj. 猛烈的，汹涌的；奔流的 Adj.1 a : relating to or having the character of a torrent *torrential rains* b : caused by or resulting from action of rapid streams *torrential gravel* 2 : resembling a torrent in violence or rapidity of flow

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['tɔrid, 'tɔ:-] adj. 晒热的；热情的 Adj.1 a : parched with heat especially of the sun : HOT *torrid sands* b : giving off intense heat : SCORCHING 2 : ARDENT, PASSIONATE *torrid love letters*

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[tɔs, tɔ:s] n. 投掷；摇荡；投掷的距离；掷币赌胜负 vt. 投掷；使…不安；突然抬起；使…上下摇动；与…掷币打赌 vi. 辗转；被乱扔；颠簸；掷钱币决定某事 Transitive verb 1 a : to fling or heave continuously about, to and fro, or up and down *a ship tossed by waves* b : BANDY 2 c : to mix lightly until well coated with a dressing or until the elements are thoroughly combined *toss a salad* 2 : to make uneasy : stir up : DISTURB 3 a : to throw with a quick, light, or careless motion or with a sudden jerk *toss a ball around* b : to throw up in the air *tossed by a bull* c : MATCH 5a d : to send as if by throwing *tossed in jail* *tossed out of the game* e : to get rid of : THROW AWAY 4 a : to fling or lift with a sudden motion *tosses her head angrily* b : to tilt suddenly so as to empty by drinking *tossed his glass*; also : to consume by drinking *toss down a drink* 5 : to accomplish, provide, or produce readily or easily *toss off a few verses* 6 : THROW 18 *toss a party* 7 : VOMIT 1 ? often used in the phrase toss one's cookies intransitive verb 1 a : to move restlessly or turbulently; especially : to twist and turn repeatedly *tossed sleeplessly all night* b : to move with a quick or spirited gesture 2 : to decide an issue by flipping a coin synonyms see THROW Noun.1 : the state or fact of being tossed 2 : an act or instance of tossing: as a : an abrupt tilting or upward fling b : a deciding by chance and especially by flipping a coin c : THROW, PITCH

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['tɔtə] vi. 蹒跚；踉跄 n. 蹒跚的步子 vi.1 a : to tremble or rock as if about to fall : SWAY b : to become unstable : threaten to collapse 2 : to move unsteadily : STAGGER, WOBBLE Noun,: an unsteady gait : WOBBLE

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[tɔi] n. 玩具；小装饰品；不值钱的东西 vi. 玩弄；调情；随随便便地对待 adj. 作为玩具的；玩物似的 Noun.1 obsolete a : flirtatious or seductive behavior b : PASTIME; also : a sportive or amusing act : ANTIC 2 a : something (as a preoccupation) that is paltry or trifling b : a literary or musical trifle or diversion c : TRINKET, BAUBLE 3 : something for a child to play with 4 : something diminutive; especially : a diminutive animal (as of a small breed or variety) 5 : something that can be toyed with 6 Scottish : a headdress of linen or woolen hanging down over the shoulders and formerly worn by old women of the lower classes vi.1 : to act or deal with something lightly or without vigor or purpose *toyed with the idea* 2 : to engage in flirtation 3 : to amuse oneself as if with a toy : PLAY *they're just toying with him* synonyms see TRIFLE Adj.1 : of diminutive size compared to a standard form or breed *a toy dog* 2 : designed or made for use as a toy *a toy stove*

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[træk] n. 轨道；足迹，踪迹；小道 vt. 追踪；通过；循路而行；用纤拉 vi. 追踪；走；留下足迹 Noun.1 a : detectable evidence (as the wake of a ship, a line of footprints, or a wheel rut) that something has passed b : a path made by or as if by repeated footfalls : TRAIL c : a course laid out especially for racing d : the parallel rails of a railroad e (1) : one of a series of parallel or concentric paths along which material (as music or information) is recorded (as on a phonograph record or magnetic tape) (2) : a group of grooves on a phonograph record containing recorded sound (3) : material recorded especially on or as if on a track *a laugh track* *instrumental tracks* *a bonus commentary track on a DVD* f : a usually metal way (as a groove) serving as a guide (as for a movable lighting fixture) 2 : a footprint whether recent or fossil *the huge track of a dinosaur* 3 a : the course along which something moves or progresses b : a way of life, conduct, or action c : one of several curricula of study to which students are assigned according to their needs or levels of ability d : the projection on the earth's surface of the path along which something (as a missile or an airplane) has flown 4 a : a sequence of events : a train of ideas : SUCCESSION b : an awareness of a fact, progression, or condition *keep track of the costs* *lose track of the time* 5 a : the width of a wheeled vehicle from wheel to wheel and usually from the outside of the rims b : the tread of an automobile tire c : either of two endless belts on which a tracklaying vehicle travels 6 : track-and-field sports; especially : those performed on a running track synonyms see TRACE transitive verb 1 a : to follow the tracks or traces of : TRAIL b : to search for by following evidence until found *track down the source* 2 a : to follow by vestiges : TRACE b : to observe or plot the moving path of (as a spacecraft or missile) often instrumentally 3 : to travel over : TRAVERSE *track a desert* 4 a : to make tracks upon b : to carry (as mud) on the feet and deposit 5 : to keep track of (as a trend) : FOLLOW intransitive verb 1 : TRAVEL *a comet tracking eastward* 2 a of a phonograph needle : to follow the groove undulations of a recording b of a pair of wheels (1) : to maintain a constant distance apart on the straightaway (2) : to fit a track or rails c of a rear wheel of a vehicle : to follow accurately the corresponding fore wheel on a straightaway 3 : to leave tracks (as on a floor)

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[trækt] n. 束；大片土地，地带；小册子 Noun.: verses of Scripture (as from the Psalms) used between the gradual and the Gospel at some masses (as during penitential seasons) Noun.1 : extent or lapse of time 2 : an area either large or small: as a : an indefinite stretch of land b : a defined area of land 3 a : a system of body parts or organs that act together to perform some function *the digestive tract* b : a bundle of nerve fibers having a common origin, termination, and function Noun. : a pamphlet or leaflet of political or religious propaganda; also : a piece of writing that is suggestive of such a tract

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[,træktə'biləti] n. 温顺；驯良；易处理 | Noun.: the quality or state of being tractable *was only too delighted at this tractability?Thomas Hardy*

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[trə'dju:s] vt. 中伤；诽谤；背叛 vt.1 : to expose to shame or blame by means of falsehood and misrepresentation 2 : VIOLATE, BETRAY *traduce a principle of law* synonyms see MALIGN

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['trædʒidi] n. 悲剧；灾难；惨案 Noun.1 a : a medieval narrative poem or tale typically describing the downfall of a great man b : a serious drama typically describing a conflict between the protagonist and a superior force (as destiny) and having a sorrowful or disastrous conclusion that elicits pity or terror c : the literary genre of tragic dramas 2 a : a disastrous event : CALAMITY b : MISFORTUNE 3 : tragic quality or element

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[treɪps] n. 闲荡；漫步；无精打采者 vt. 在…游荡；走过 vi. 疲惫地走；闲荡；拖曳 Intransitive verb : to go on foot : WALK *traipsed over to the restaurant* *children traipsing at her heels*; also : to walk or travel about without apparent plan but with or without a purpose *a week traipsing through the Ozarks* *traipsing from office to office* transitive verb : TRAMP, WALK *traipse the countryside* synonyms see WANDER

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['treitə] n. 叛徒；卖国贼；背信弃义的人 Noun.1 : one who betrays another's trust or is false to an obligation or duty 2 : one who commits treason

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[træmp] vi. 流浪；践踏，踩；脚步沉重地行走 n. 流浪者；沉重的脚步声；徒步旅行 vt. 践踏，踩；走过 Intransitive verb 1 : to walk, tread, or step especially heavily *tramped loudly on the stairs* 2 a : to travel about on foot : HIKE b : to journey as a tramp transitive verb 1 : to tread on forcibly and repeatedly 2 : to travel or wander through or over on foot *have tramped all the woods on their property* Noun.1 a : VAGRANT 1a b : a foot traveler c : a woman of loose morals; specifically : PROSTITUTE 2 : a walking trip : HIKE 3 : the succession of sounds made by the beating of feet on a surface (as a road, pavement, or floor) 4 : an iron plate to protect the sole of a shoe 5 : a ship not making regular trips but taking cargo when and where it offers and to any port ? called also tramp steamer Adj. : having no fixed abode, connection, or destination *a tramp dog*

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[træŋ'kwiləti, træn-] n. 宁静；平静 | Noun. : the quality or state of being tranquil *the tranquillity of the quiet countryside*

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[træns'fə:] n. 转让；转移；传递；过户 vi. 转让；转学；换车 vt. 使转移；调任 Transitive verb 1 a : to convey from one person, place, or situation to another : MOVE, SHIFT b : to cause to pass from one to another : TRANSMIT c : TRANSFORM, CHANGE 2 : to make over the possession or control of : CONVEY 3 : to print or otherwise copy from one surface to another by contact intransitive verb 1 : to move to a different place, region, or situation; especially : to withdraw from one educational institution to enroll at another 2 : to change from one vehicle or transportation line to another Noun.1 a : conveyance of right, title, or interest in real or personal property from one person to another b : removal or acquisition of property by mere delivery with intent to transfer title 2 a : an act, process, or instance of transferring : TRANSFERENCE 2 b : the carryover or generalization of learned responses from one type of situation to another 3 : one that transfers or is transferred; especially : a graphic image transferred by contact from one surface to another 4 : a place where a transfer is made (as of trains to ferries or as where one form of power is changed to another) 5 : a ticket entitling a passenger on a public conveyance to continue the trip on another route

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[træns'fiɡə, trænz-, trɑ:n, -ɡjuə] vt. 使变形；使改观；美化；理想化 vt. : to give a new and typically exalted or spiritual appearance to : transform outwardly and usually for the better synonyms see TRANSFORM

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[træns'ɡreʃən, trænz-, trɑ:n-] n. [地]海侵；犯罪；违反；逸出 Noun.: an act, process, or instance of transgressing: as a : infringement or violation of a law, command, or duty b : the spread of the sea over land areas and the consequent unconformable deposit of sediments on older rocks

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['trænziəns, -si-, -ʃəns, 'trɑ:n-] n. 短暂；无常；顷刻（等于transiency） | Noun.: the quality or state of being transient

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[træns'pəuz, trænz-, trɑ:n-] vt. 调换；移项；颠倒顺序 vi. 进行变换 n. 转置阵 vt.1 : to change in form or nature : TRANSFORM 2 : to render into another language, style, or manner of expression : TRANSLATE 3 : to transfer from one place or period to another : SHIFT 4 : to change the relative place or normal order of : alter the sequence of *transpose letters to change the spelling* 5 : to write or perform (a musical composition) in a different key 6 : to bring (a term) from one side of an algebraic equation to the other with change of sign synonyms see REVERSE Noun. : a matrix formed from another matrix by interchanging the rows and columns

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[trə'pi:z, træ-] n. 秋千；吊架 | Noun. : a gymnastic or acrobatic apparatus consisting of a short horizontal bar suspended by two parallel ropes

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['trævəs, -və:s, trə'və:s, træ-] n. 穿过；横贯；横木 vt. 穿过；反对；详细研究；在…来回移动 vi. 横越；旋转；来回移动 adj. 横贯的 Noun.1 : something that crosses or lies across 2 : OBSTACLE, ADVERSITY 3 : a formal denial of a matter of fact alleged by the opposing party in a legal pleading 4 a : a compartment or recess formed by a partition, curtain, or screen b : a gallery or loft providing access from one side to another in a large building 5 : a route or way across or over: as a : a zigzag course of a sailing ship with contrary winds b : a curving or zigzag way up a steep grade c : the course followed in traversing 6 : the act or an instance of traversing : CROSSING 7 : a protective projecting wall or bank of earth in a trench 8 a : a lateral movement (as of the saddle of a lathe carriage); also : a device for imparting such movement b : the lateral movement of a gun about a pivot or on a carriage to change direction of fire 9 : a line surveyed across a plot of ground transitive verb 1 a : to go against or act in opposition to : OPPOSE, THWART b : to deny (as an allegation of fact or an indictment) formally at law 2 a : to go or travel across or over b : to move or pass along or through *light rays traversing a crystal* 3 : to make a study of : EXAMINE 4 : to lie or extend across : CROSS *the bridge traverses a brook* 5 a : to move to and fro over or along b : to ascend, descend, or cross (a slope or gap) at an angle c : to move (a gun) to right or left on a pivot 6 : to make or carry out a survey of by using traverses intransitive verb 1 : to move back and forth or from side to side 2 : to move or turn laterally : SWIVEL 3 a : to climb at an angle or in a zigzag course b : to ski across rather than straight down a hill 4 : to make a survey by using traverses Adj.: lying across : TRANSVERSE

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['trævisti] n. 歪曲；滑稽作品；拙劣的模仿作品 vt. 歪曲；滑稽地模仿 vt.: to make a travesty of : PARODY Noun.1 : a burlesque translation or literary or artistic imitation usually grotesquely incongruous in style, treatment, or subject matter 2 : a debased, distorted, or grossly inferior imitation *a travesty of justice* synonyms see CARICATURE

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['tretʃəri] n. 背叛；变节；背叛行为 Noun.1 : violation of allegiance or of faith and confidence : TREASON 2 : an act of perfidy or treason

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['tri:ti] n. 条约，协议；谈判 Noun.1 : the action of treating and especially of negotiating 2 a : an agreement or arrangement made by negotiation: (1) : PRIVATE TREATY (2) : a contract in writing between two or more political authorities (as states or sovereigns) formally signed by representatives duly authorized and usually ratified by the lawmaking authority of the state b : a document in which such a contract is set down

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[trek] n. 艰苦跋涉 vt. （牛）拉（货车）；搬运 vi. 艰苦跋涉 vi.1 chiefly South African a : to travel by ox wagon b : to migrate by ox wagon or in a train of such 2 : to make one's way arduously; broadly : JOURNEY Noun.1 chiefly South African : a journey by ox wagon; especially : an organized migration by a group of settlers 2 : a trip or movement especially when involving difficulties or complex organization : an arduous journey

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[tri'mendəs] adj. 极大的，巨大的；惊人的 Adj.1 : being such as may excite trembling or arouse dread, awe, or terror 2 a : notable by reason of extreme size, power, greatness, or excellence *tremendous problems* *a writer of tremendous talent* ? often used as a generalized term of approval *had a tremendous time* b : unusually large : HUGE *a tremendous number of people* synonyms see MONSTROUS

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['tremə] n. 震颤；颤动 Noun.1 a : a trembling or shaking usually from physical weakness, emotional stress, or disease b : nervous excitement *the exhibit caused a tremor in the artistic community* 2 : a quivering or vibratory motion; especially : a discrete small movement following or preceding a major seismic event 3 a : a feeling of uncertainty or insecurity *a tremor of hesitation* b : a cause of such a feeling

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['temjuləs] adj. 胆小的；战栗的；震颤的 Adj.1 : characterized by or affected with trembling or tremors 2 : affected with timidity : TIMOROUS 3 : such as is or might be caused by nervousness or shakiness *a tremulous smile* *tremulous handwriting* 4 : exceedingly sensitive : easily shaken or disordered

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['tribju:t] n. 礼物；贡物；颂词 Noun.1 a : a payment by one ruler or nation to another in acknowledgment of submission or as the price of protection; also : the tax levied for such a payment b (1) : an excessive tax, rental, or tariff imposed by a government, sovereign, lord, or landlord (2) : an exorbitant charge levied by a person or group having the power of coercion c : the liability to pay tribute 2 a : something given or contributed voluntarily as due or deserved; especially : a gift or service showing respect, gratitude, or affection *a floral tribute* b : something (as material evidence or a formal attestation) that indicates the worth, virtue, or effectiveness of the one in question *the design is a tribute to his ingenuity* synonyms see ENCOMIUM

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['traifl] n. 琐事；蛋糕；少量 vi. 开玩笑；闲混；嘲弄 vt. 浪费；虚度 Noun.1 : something of little value, substance, or importance 2 : a dessert typically consisting of plain or sponge cake often soaked with wine or spirits (as brandy or rum) and topped with layers of preserves, custard, and cream intransitive verb 1 a : to talk in a jesting or mocking manner or with intent to delude or mislead b : to treat someone or something as unimportant 2 : to handle something idly transitive verb : to spend or waste in trifling or on trifles

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[trim] vt. 修剪；整理；装点 vi. 削减 n. 修剪；整齐；情形 adj. 整齐的 Transitive verb 1 : to embellish with or as if with ribbons, lace, or ornaments *trim the Christmas tree* *the coat was trimmed with fur* 2 a : to administer a beating to : THRASH b : DEFEAT *trimmed me at chess* 3 a : to make trim and neat especially by cutting or clipping *trim the hedges* b : to free of excess or extraneous matter by or as if by cutting *trim a budget* *trim down the inventory* c : to remove by or as if by cutting *trimmed thousands from federal payrolls ?Grit* 4 a (1) : to cause (as a ship) to assume a desirable position in the water by arrangement of ballast, cargo, or passengers (2) : to adjust (as an airplane or submarine) for horizontal movement or for motion upward or downward b : to adjust (as cargo or a sail) to a desired position 5 : to adjust (as one's opinions) for reasons of expediency ? often used in the phrase trim one's sails intransitive verb 1 a : to maintain neutrality between opposing parties or to favor each equally b : to change one's views for reasons of expediency 2 : to assume or cause a boat to assume a desired position in the water *a boat that trims badly* Adj.1 obsolete : EXCELLENT, FINE 2 : ready for service or use; also : in good physical condition *keeps trim by jogging* 3 : exhibiting neatness, good order, or compactness of line or structure *trim houses* Adv. : in a trim manner : TRIMLY ? used chiefly in combination *the trim-cut forest vistas ?W. M. Thackeray* Noun.1 : suitable or excellent condition *tries to keep in trim* 2 a : one's clothing or appearance b : material used for ornament or trimming c : the woodwork in the finish of a building especially around openings d : the interior furnishings of an automobile 3 a : the position of a ship or boat especially with reference to the horizontal; also : the difference between the draft of a ship forward and that aft b : the relation between the plane of a sail and the direction of the ship c : the buoyancy status of a submarine d : the attitude of a lighter-than-air craft relative to a fore-and-aft horizontal plane e : the attitude with respect to wind axes at which an airplane will continue in level flight with free controls 4 : something that is trimmed off or cut out 5 : a haircut that neatens a previous haircut

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``` ['triŋkit] n. 小装饰品；不值钱的小玩意儿 vi. 密谋 Noun.1 : a small ornament (as a jewel or ring) 2 : a small article of equipment 3 : a thing of little value : TRIFLE ```

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['triviə] n. 琐事 Noun.: unimportant matters : trivial facts or details; also singular in construction : a quizzing game involving obscure facts

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[trəul] vt. 轮唱，使转动；放声高唱；拖饵钓鱼 vi. 参加轮唱；宏亮地唱；拖饵钓鱼 n. 轮唱；钓鱼 Transitive verb 1 : to cause to move round and round : ROLL 2 a : to sing the parts of (as a round or catch) in succession b : to sing loudly c : to celebrate in song 3 a : to fish for by trolling b : to fish by trolling in *troll lakes* c : to pull through the water in trolling *troll a lure* d : to search in or at *trolls flea markets for bargains*; also : PROWL *troll nightclubs* intransitive verb 1 : to move around : RAMBLE 2 a : to fish by trailing a lure or baited hook from a moving boat b : SEARCH, LOOK *trolling for sponsors*; also : PROWL 3 : to sing or play in a jovial manner 4 : to speak rapidly Noun.: a lure or a line with its lure and hook used in trolling Noun. : a dwarf or giant in Scandinavian folklore inhabiting caves or hills

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[traʊns] vt. 痛打；严责；打败 | vt.: to thrash or punish severely; especially : to defeat decisively

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['tru:ənt] n. 旷课者；懒惰的人 adj. 旷课的；偷懒的 vi. 逃学；偷懒，逃避责任 Noun. : one who shirks duty; especially : one who stays out of school without permission Adj.1 : shirking responsibility 2 : being, resembling, or characteristic of a truant vi.: to idle away time especially while playing truant

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[trʌdʒ] vi. 跋涉；步履艰难地走 vt. 跋涉 n. 长途跋涉；沉重的步伐 Intransitive verb : to walk or march steadily and usually laboriously *trudged through deep snow* transitive verb : to trudge along or over Noun.: a long tiring walk : TRAMP

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['trʌmp(ə)rɪ] n. 中看不中用的东西；废话；废物 adj. 无用的；虚有其表的 Noun.1 a : worthless nonsense b : trivial or useless articles : JUNK *a wagon loaded with household trumpery ?Washington Irving* 2 archaic : tawdry finery

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['tʌmbl] vi. 摔倒；倒塌；滚动；打滚；仓惶地行动 vt. 使摔倒；使滚翻；弄乱 n. 跌倒；翻斤斗；跌跤 Intransitive verb 1 a : to fall suddenly and helplessly b : to suffer a sudden downfall, overthrow, or defeat c : to decline suddenly and sharply (as in price) : DROP *the stock market tumbled* d : to fall into ruin : COLLAPSE 2 a : to perform gymnastic feats in tumbling b : to turn end over end in falling or flight 3 : to roll over and over, to and fro, or end over end : TOSS 4 : to issue forth hurriedly and confusedly 5 : to come by chance : STUMBLE 6 : to come to understand : CATCH ON *didn't tumble to the seriousness of the problem* transitive verb 1 : to cause to tumble (as by pushing or toppling) 2 a : to throw together in a confused mass b : RUMPLE, DISORDER 3 : to whirl in a tumbling barrel Noun.1 a : a disordered mass of objects or material b : a disorderly state 2 : an act or instance of tumbling

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['tju:mid] adj. 肿胀的；浮夸的 Adj.1 : marked by swelling : SWOLLEN, ENLARGED *a badly infected tumid leg* 2 : PROTUBERANT, BULGING *sails tumid in the breeze* 3 : BOMBASTIC, TURGID

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['tju:mʌlt] n. 骚动；骚乱；吵闹；激动 Noun.1 a : disorderly agitation or milling about of a crowd usually with uproar and confusion of voices : COMMOTION b : a turbulent uprising : RIOT 2 : HUBBUB, DIN 3 a : violent agitation of mind or feelings b : a violent outburst

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['tə:dʒid] adj. 肿胀的；浮夸的；浮肿的 Adj.1 : being in a state of distension : SWOLLEN, TUMID *turgid limbs*; especially : exhibiting turgor 2 : excessively embellished in style or language : BOMBASTIC, POMPOUS *turgid prose*

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['tə:nkəut] n. 变节者；背叛者 | Noun. : one who switches to an opposing side or party; specifically : TRAITOR

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[tʌsk] n. 长牙；尖头，尖形物 vt. 以牙刺戳；以长牙掘 Noun.1 : an elongated greatly enlarged tooth (as of an elephant or walrus) that projects when the mouth is closed and serves especially for digging food or as a weapon; broadly : a long protruding tooth 2 : one of the small projections on a tusk tenon vt. : to dig up with a tusk; also : to gash with a tusk

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['tju:tə] vt. 辅导；约束 n. 导师；家庭教师；助教 vi. 当家庭教师；（美）在家庭教师指导下学习 Noun.: a person charged with the instruction and guidance of another: as a : a private teacher b : a teacher in a British university who gives individual instruction to undergraduates transitive verb 1 : to have the guardianship, tutelage, or care of 2 : to teach or guide usually individually in a special subject or for a particular purpose : COACH intransitive verb 1 : to do the work of a tutor 2 : to receive instruction especially privately

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[twiːk] n. 扭；拧；焦急 vt. 扭；用力拉；开足马力 Transitive verb 1 : to pinch and pull with a sudden jerk and twist : TWITCH *tweaked a bud from the stem* 2 : to pinch (a person or a body part) lightly or playfully *tweaked the baby's ear affectionately* 3 : to make usually small adjustments in or to *tweak the controls*; especially : FINE-TUNE 4 a : ANNOY, BOTHER *tweaking the establishment* b : to criticize especially in a sly or sharp manner c : to poke fun at 5 : to injure slightly *tweak an ankle* intransitive verb 1 : PULL, PLUCK 2 : to make small adjustments

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[twi:] adj. 矫饰的，故作多情的；过分俗丽的 Adj.chiefly British : affectedly or excessively dainty, delicate, cute, or quaint *such a theme might sound twee or corny ?Times Literary Supplement*

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``` [twindʒ] n. 阵痛；悔恨 vt. 使刺痛；使感到剧痛 vi. 刺痛；感到剧痛 Transitive verb 1 dialect : PLUCK, TWEAK 2 : to affect with a sharp pain or pang intransitive verb : to feel a sudden sharp local pain Noun.1 : a sudden sharp stab of pain 2 : a moral or emotional pang *a twinge of conscience* *a twinge of sympathy* ```

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[tai'fu:n] n. 台风 Noun.1 : a hurricane occurring especially in the region of the Philippines or the China sea 2 : WHIRLWIND 2a *a typhoon of activity*

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['tirəni] n. 暴政；专横；严酷；残暴的行为（需用复数） Noun.1 : oppressive power *every form of tyranny over the mind of man ?Thomas Jefferson*; especially : oppressive power exerted by government *the tyranny of a police state* 2 a : a government in which absolute power is vested in a single ruler; especially : one characteristic of an ancient Greek city-state b : the office, authority, and administration of a tyrant 3 : a rigorous condition imposed by some outside agency or force *living under the tyranny of the clock ?Dixon Wecter* 4 : a tyrannical act *workers who had suffered tyrannies*

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['taiərəu] n. 新手，生手；初学者 Noun.: a beginner in learning : NOVICE synonyms see AMATEUR

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['ʌɡli] adj. 丑陋的；邪恶的；令人厌恶的 Adj.1 : FRIGHTFUL, DIRE 2 a : offensive to the sight : HIDEOUS b : offensive or unpleasant to any sense 3 : morally offensive or objectionable *corruption*the ugliest stain of all* 4 a : likely to cause inconvenience or discomfort *the ugly truth* b : SURLY, QUARRELSOME *an ugly disposition* *the crowd got ugly* Adv. : in an ugly manner *was acting ugly*

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['ʌlsə] n. 溃疡；腐烂物；道德败坏 Noun.1 : a break in skin or mucous membrane with loss of surface tissue, disintegration and necrosis of epithelial tissue, and often pus 2 : something that festers and corrupts like an open sore

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['ʌlsəreit] vi. 形成溃疡，溃烂 vt. 使溃疡；使腐败 Intransitive verb : to become affected with or as if with an ulcer transitive verb : to affect with or as if with an ulcer

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[,ʌltrə'mʌndeɪn] adj. 超俗的；世界之外的；太阳系之外的 | Adj.世界之外的，超俗的

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['ʌmpaiə] vi. 当裁判，任裁判 vt. 仲裁，裁判 n. 裁判员，仲裁人 Noun.1 : one having authority to decide finally a controversy or question between parties: as a : one appointed to decide between arbitrators who have disagreed b : an impartial third party chosen to arbitrate disputes arising under the terms of a labor agreement 2 : an official in a sport who rules on plays 3 : a military officer who evaluates maneuvers transitive verb : to supervise or decide as umpire intransitive verb : to act as umpire

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[,ʌnə'fektid] adj. 不受影响的；自然的；真挚的；不矫揉造作的 Adj.1 : not influenced or changed mentally, physically, or chemically 2 : free from affectation : GENUINE

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[ju:'næniməs] adj. 全体一致的；意见一致的；无异议的 Adj.1 : being of one mind : AGREEING 2 : formed with or indicating unanimity : having the agreement and consent of all

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[ʌnə'sjuːmɪŋ] adj. 谦逊的；不装腔作势的；不出风头的 | Adj. : not assuming : MODEST *an unassuming librarian* *an unassuming manner* *an unassuming neighborhood*

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[,ʌn'bend] vt. 弄直；使松弛；卸下 vi. 变直；松弛，变融洽 Transitive verb 1 : to free from flexure : make or allow to become straight *unbend a bow* 2 : to cause (as the mind) to relax 3 a : to unfasten (as a sail) from a spar or stay b : to cast loose (as a rope) : UNTIE intransitive verb 1 : to relax one's severity, stiffness, or austerity 2 : to cease to be bent : become straight

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[,ʌn'bidən] adj. 未受邀请的；未受指使的；自愿的 | Adj. : not bidden : UNASKED, UNINVITED *barged in unbidden*

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[ʌn'bʊz(ə)m] vt. 吐露；透露 vi. 剖明心迹；吐露心事 Transitive verb 1 : to give expression to : DISCLOSE, REVEAL 2 : to disclose the thoughts or feelings of (oneself) intransitive verb : to unbosom oneself

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[ʌn'kɒnʃ(ə)nəb(ə)l] adj. 不合理的；昧着良心的；肆无忌惮的；过度的 Adj.1 : not guided or controlled by conscience : UNSCRUPULOUS *an unconscionable villain* 2 a : EXCESSIVE, UNREASONABLE *found an unconscionable number of defects in the car* b : shockingly unfair or unjust *unconscionable sales practices*

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[,ʌn'ku:θ] adj. 笨拙的；粗野的；不舒适的；[古]陌生的 Adj.1 a archaic : not known or not familiar to one : seldom experienced : UNCOMMON, RARE b obsolete : MYSTERIOUS, UNCANNY 2 a : strange or clumsy in shape or appearance : OUTLANDISH b : lacking in polish and grace : RUGGED *uncouth verse* c : awkward and uncultivated in appearance, manner, or behavior : RUDE

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[,ʌndə'bid] vt. 出价低于…；出较低的价钱 n. 叫牌偏低；出价较低 Transitive verb 1 : to bid less than (a competing bidder) 2 : to bid (a hand of cards) at less than the strength of the hand warrants intransitive verb : to bid too low

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['ʌndədɔɡ] n. 失败者；受压迫者；斗败了的狗 Noun.1 : a loser or predicted loser in a struggle or contest 2 : a victim of injustice or persecution

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[,ʌndə'ɡə:d] vt. 加强；从底层加固 vt.1 archaic : to make secure underneath *took measures to undergird the ship ?Acts 27:17 (Revised Standard Version)* 2 : to form the basis or foundation of : STRENGTHEN, SUPPORT *facts and statistics subtly undergird his commentary ?Susan Q. Stranahan*

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['ʌndəliŋ] n. 下属，部下；走卒 | Noun.: one who is under the orders of another : SUBORDINATE, INFERIOR

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[,ʌndə'laiiŋ] adj. 潜在的；根本的；在下面的；优先的 v. 放在…的下面；为…的基础；优先于（underlie的ing形式） Adj.1 a : lying beneath or below *the underlying rock is shale* b : BASIC, FUNDAMENTAL *an investigation of the underlying issues* 2 : evident only on close inspection : IMPLICIT 3 : anterior and prior in claim *underlying mortgage* 4 : of or being present in deep structure *underlying word order*

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['ʌndə,stʌdi] n. 候补演员；替工 vt. 练习代演；当…的替手；实地演习 vi. 学当替工 Intransitive verb : to study another actor's part in order to substitute in an emergency transitive verb : to prepare (as a part) as understudy; also : to prepare as understudy to (as an actor) Noun. : one who is prepared to act another's part or take over another's duties

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['ʌndərait] vt. 给...保险；承诺支付；签在...下 vi. 经营保险业 Transitive verb 1 : to write under or at the end of something else 2 : to set one's name to (an insurance policy) for the purpose of thereby becoming answerable for a designated loss or damage on consideration of receiving a premium percent : insure on life or property; also : to assume liability for (a sum or risk) as an insurer 3 : to subscribe to : agree to 4 a : to agree to purchase (as security issue) usually on a fixed date at a fixed price with a view to public distribution b : to guarantee financial support of *underwrite a project* intransitive verb : to work as an underwriter

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['ʌndjuleit] vi. 起伏，波动；震动；呈波浪形 vt. 波动；使波动；使起伏；使成波浪形 adj. 波动的；起伏的；波浪形的 Adj. : having a wavy surface, edge, or markings *the undulate margin of a leaf* intransitive verb 1 : to form or move in waves : FLUCTUATE 2 : to rise and fall in volume, pitch, or cadence 3 : to present a wavy appearance transitive verb : to cause to move in a wavy, sinuous, or flowing manner synonyms see SWING

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[,ʌn'ə:θli] adj. 神秘的；怪异的；可怕的；非尘世的 Adj. : not earthly: as a : not mundane : IDEAL *unearthly love* b : not terrestrial *unearthly radio sources* c : PRETERNATURAL, SUPERNATURAL *an unearthly light* d : WEIRD, EERIE *unearthly howls* e : ABSURD, UNGODLY *gets up at an unearthly hour*

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[,ʌn'fɑ:sən, -'fæ-] vt. 解开；放松 vi. 解开；放松 vt. : to make loose: as a : UNPIN, UNBUCKLE b : UNDO *unfasten a button* c : DETACH *unfasten a boat from its moorings*

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[,ʌn'flæpəbl] adj. 镇定的，不慌张的 | Adj.: marked by assurance and self-control

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[,ʌn'fəuld] vt. 打开；呈现 vi. 展开；显露 Transitive verb 1 a : to open the folds of : spread or straighten out : EXPAND *unfolded the map* b : to remove (as a package) from the folds : UNWRAP 2 : to open to the view : REVEAL; especially : to make clear by gradual disclosure and often by recital intransitive verb 1 a : to open from a folded state : open out : EXPAND b : BLOSSOM 2 : DEVELOP, EVOLVE *as the story unfolds* 3 : to open out gradually to the view or understanding : become known *a panorama unfolds before their eyes*

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[,ʌn'ɡrʌdʒiŋ] adj. 情愿的；慷慨的 | Adj.: being without envy or reluctance *ungrudging efforts*

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[,ju:nifi'keiʃən] n. 统一；一致；联合 | Noun.: the act, process, or result of unifying : the state of being unified

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[juːnɪ'læt(ə)r(ə)l] adj. 单边的；[植] 单侧的；单方面的；单边音；（父母）单系的 Adj.1 a : done or undertaken by one person or party b : of, relating to, or affecting one side of a subject : ONE-SIDED c : constituting or relating to a contract or engagement by which an express obligation to do or forbear is imposed on only one party 2 a : having parts arranged on one side *a unilateral raceme* b : occurring on, performed on, or affecting one side of the body or one of its parts *unilateral exophthalmos* 3 : UNILINEAL 4 : having only one side

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['ju:nizən] n. 和谐；齐唱；[音]同度；同音 Noun.1 a : identity in musical pitch; specifically : the interval of a perfect prime b : the state of being so tuned or sounded c : the writing, playing, or singing of parts in a musical passage at the same pitch or in octaves 2 : a harmonious agreement or union : CONCORD

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[,ju:ni'vəukəl] adj. 意义明确的；单一意思的 Adj.1 : having one meaning only 2 : UNAMBIGUOUS *in search of a morally univocal answer*

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[,ʌn'kempt] adj. 蓬乱的，不整洁的；（言语等）粗野的 Adj.1 : not combed *unkempt hair* 2 : deficient in order or neatness *unkempt individuals* *unkempt hotel rooms*; also : ROUGH, UNPOLISHED *unkempt prose*

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adj.不吸引人的(unattractive) 联想记忆:un(不)+prepossessing(引人注意的) Adj.: not prepossessing : creating an unfavorable or neutral first impression *a very unprepossessing lot T being fat, skinny, old, young, gawky, commonplace?Rex Ingamells*

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[ʌnprə'vəʊkt] adj. 无缘无故的；未受挑衅的 | Adj.: lacking provocation *unprovoked and dastardly attack?F.D.Roosevelt*

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[,ʌn'rævəl] vt. 解开；阐明；解决；拆散 vi. 解决；散开 Transitive verb 1 a : to disengage or separate the threads of : DISENTANGLE b : to cause to come apart by or as if by separating the threads of 2 : to resolve the intricacy, complexity, or obscurity of : clear up *unravel a mystery* intransitive verb : to become unraveled

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