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nuance

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考法1 n. 细微的差异: a subtle distinction or variation

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nudge

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考法1 vt. 用肘推以引起注意: to seek the attention of by a push of the elbow
考法2 vt. 说服某人做某事: to try to persuade (someone) through earnest appeals to follow a course of action

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nugatory

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考法1 adj. 无关紧要的: of little or no consequence; inconsequential

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nurture

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考法1 vt. 提供营养: to supply with nourishment

考法2 vt. 培育,培养: to provide (someone) with moral or spiritual understanding

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oath

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考法1 n. 誓言: a solemn, formal declaration or promise to fulfill a pledge

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obdurate

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考法1 adj. 固执的: resistant to persuasion or softening influences
考法2 adj. 冷酷无情的: having or showing a lack of sympathy or tender feelings

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obedient

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考法1 adj. 服从的,顺从的: submissive to the restraint or command of authority

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obeisance

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考法1 n. 敬礼,尊重: a movement of the body made in token of respect or submission
派 obeisant 恭敬的

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obfuscate

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考法1 vt. 使困惑,使模糊: to make so confused or opaque as to be difficult to perceive or understand
派 obfuscated 模糊的

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obligatory

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考法1 adj. 强制性的: of the nature of an obligation; compulsory

考法2 adj. (见得多以至于)无聊的:used or heard so often as to be dull

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obliging

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考法1 adj. 乐于助人的: willing to do favors

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oblique

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考法1 adj. 斜的: inclined or twisted to one side

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obliterate

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考法1 vt. 除去: to remove from existence

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oblivious

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考法1 adj. 不知道的,不知情的: lacking conscious awareness; not informed about or aware of something

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obloquy

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考法1 n. 谩骂,诽谤: abusively detractive language or utterance; calumny
考法2 n. 恶名,耻辱: the state of having lost the esteem of others

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obscure

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考法1 adj. 含义模糊的: not clearly understood or expressed; having an often intentionally veiled or uncertain meaning
考法2 adj. 平凡的,不知名的: not prominent or famous
派 obscurity 无名之辈
考法3 v. 使模糊: to make dark, dim, or indistinct

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obsequious

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考法1 adj. 谄媚的,奴性的: marked by or exhibiting a fawning attentiveness

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obsess

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考法1 vt. 迷住,使困扰: to haunt or excessively preoccupy the mind of

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obstinate

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考法1 adj. 固执的: perversely adhering to an opinion, purpose, or course in spite of reason, arguments, or persuasion
考法2 adj. 难于减轻或治愈的: not easily subdued, remedied, or removed

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obstreperous

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考法1 adj. 难驾驭的,任性的: stubbornly resistant to control; unruly; given to resisting authority or another’s control
考法2 adj. 吵闹的: engaging in or marked by loud and insistent cries especially of protest

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obstruct

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考法1 vt. 妨碍,制造困难: to impede, retard, or interfere with; hinder; to create difficulty for the work or activity of
考法2 vt. 阻挡: to prevent passage through by filling with something

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obtuse

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考法1 adj. 愚钝的: not having or showing an ability to absorb ideas readily

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obviate

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考法1 vt. 排除,使不必要: to anticipate and prevent (as a situation) or make unnecessary (as an action)

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occult

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考法1 adj. 难以理解的: not easily apprehended or understood : abstruse, mysterious
考法2 v. 使隐藏或神秘: to keep secret or shut off from view

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odium
考法1 n. 憎恶,讨厌: strong dislike, contempt, or aversion
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offbeat
考法1 adj. 不平常的: noticeably different from what is generally found or experienced
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offhand
考法1 adj. 即兴的,没有准备的: without premeditation or preparation
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officious
考法1 adj. 多管闲事的: thrusting oneself where one is not welcome or invited
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offish
考法1 adj. 冷淡的: Inclined to be distant and reserved; aloof
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off-key
考法1 adj. 不寻常的,不合适的: being out of accord with what is considered normal or appropriate
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ominous
考法1 adj. 凶兆的: of or being an omen, especially an evil one
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omniscient
考法1 adj. 无所不知的: possessed of universal or complete knowledge
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onerous
考法1 adj. 费时间花心思的: requiring much time, effort, or careful attention
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opaque
考法1 adj. 不透光的:impenetrable by light; neither transparent nor translucent 考法2 adj. 晦涩的:so obscure as to be unintelligible
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opine
考法1 vt. 表达观点: to express opinions
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opportune
考法1 adj. 合适的,适当的: suitable or convenient for a particular occurrence
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opprobrious
考法1 adj. 辱骂的: expressing contemptuous reproach; scornful or abusive 考法2 adj. 臭名昭著的,令人鄙视的: bringing disgrace; shameful or infamous 派 opprobrium 恶名
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oration
考法1 n. (颇有野心、自高自大的)演说: a speech delivered in a high-flown or pompous manner
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orient
考法1 vt. 确定方向,使熟悉或适应: to set or arrange in any determinate position especially in relation to the points of the compass; to make familiar with or adjusted to facts, principles, or a situation
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original
考法1 adj. 创新的: independent and creative in thought or action :inventive 考法2 adj. 最初的,最早的: coming before all others in time or order
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orthodox
考法1 adj. 传统的: following or agreeing with established form, custom, or rules
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oscillate
考法1 vi. 振动,摇晃: to swing backward and forward like a pendulum 考法2 v. 犹豫,变化: vary between opposing beliefs, feelings, or theories
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ossify
考法1 vi. 硬化,僵化: to become hardened or conventional and opposed to change
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ostentatious
考法1 adj. 炫耀卖弄的: marked by or fond of conspicuous or vainglorious and sometimes pretentious display
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ostracize
考法1 vt. 驱逐: to exclude from a group
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oust
考法1 vt. 免职: to remove from a position of prominence or power (as a throne) 考法2 v. 驱逐: to drive or force out
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outgoing
考法1 adj. 友好的,外向的: openly friendly and responsive: extroverted
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outlandish
考法1 adj. 古怪的,奇异的:strikingly out of the ordinary: bizarre
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outmaneuver
考法1 vt. 以策略取胜: to overcome (an opponent) by artful, clever maneuvering
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outset
考法1 n. 开端,开始: beginning, start
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outwit
考法1 v. 瞒骗,以智取胜: to surpass in cleverness or cunning; outsmart
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overbearing
考法1 adj. 专横傲慢的: domineering in manner; arrogant 考法2 adj. 压倒一切的,在力量或重要性上势不可挡的;支配的,显著的: overwhelming in power or significance; predominant, coming before all others in importance
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overlap
考法1 vt. 重叠,重复: to occupy the same area in part
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overt
考法1 adj. 明显的,公开的: open and observable; not hidden, concealed, or secret
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overture
考法1 n. 前言: an introductory section or part, as of a poem; a prelude 考法2 n. 序曲: an instrumental composition intended especially as an introduction to an extended work, such as an opera or oratorio
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oxymoron
考法1 n. 矛盾修饰法: a combination of contradictory or incongruous words
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pacify
考法1 vt. 使平静,安慰: to ease the anger or agitation of
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padding
考法1 n. 夸张,废话: the representation of something in terms that go beyond the facts
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paean
考法1 n. 欢乐颂: a joyous song or hymn of praise, tribute, thanksgiving, or triumph
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painstaking
考法1 adj. 煞费苦心的: taking pains: expending, showing, or involving diligent care and effort
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palatable
考法1 adj. 感到愉悦满足的: giving pleasure or contentment to the mind or senses
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palatial
考法1 adj. 宫殿般奢华的: of the nature of a palace, as in spaciousness or ornateness
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pall
考法1 vi. 失去兴趣: to lose in interest or attraction
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palliate
考法1 v. 平息,减轻: to make less severe or intense; mitigate
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pallid
考法1 adj. 无生气的,缺乏活力的: lacking in radiance or vitality; dull | 考法2 adj. 苍白无血色的: having an abnormally pale or wan complexion
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palmy
考法1 adj. 繁荣的: marked by prosperity
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palpable
考法1 adj. 摸得到的: capable of being touched or felt | 考法2 adj. 明显的,易觉察的: easily perceived; obvious
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palter
考法1 vi. 欺骗: to act insincerely or deceitfully
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paltry
考法1 adj. 无价值的;微不足道的: lacking in importance or worth | 考法2 adj. 让人厌恶,让人鄙视的: arousing or deserving of one's loathing and disgust
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pan
考法1 v./n. 严厉批评: a harsh criticism
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panache
考法1 n. 炫耀: dash or flamboyance in style and action
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pandemic
考法1 adj. 大范围流行的: widespread; general
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pandemonium
考法1 n. 喧嚣,骚动: wild uproar or noise
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panegyric
考法1 n. 赞颂之词: a eulogistic oration or writing
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panoramic
考法1 adj. 全景的: of an unobstructed or complete view of an area in every direction
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parable
考法1 n. 寓言: a story intended to teach a basic truth or moral about life
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paradigm
考法1 n. 典范,模范: one that serves as a pattern or model
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paradise
考法1 n. 天堂,极乐世界: an often imaginary place or state of utter perfection and happiness 考法2 n. 快乐,狂喜: a state of overwhelming usually pleasurable emotion
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paradox
考法1 n. 表面矛盾实际可能正确的话,悖论: a statement that is seemingly contradictory or opposed to common sense and yet is perhaps true
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paragon
考法1 n. 优秀模范: a model of excellence or perfection of a kind; a peerless example 考法2 vt. 把…比作;显示相似: to compare with; parallel
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paramount
考法1 adj. 最重要的: of chief concern or importance
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paranoid
考法1 adj. 多疑的,对他人极端恐惧和怀疑的: exhibiting or characterized by extreme and irrational fear or distrust of others 派 paranoia n. 偏执狂
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paraphrase
考法1 v. 转述,意译,改写: to express something (as a text or statement) in different words
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parch
考法1 vi. 烤干: to make extremely dry, especially by exposure to heat
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parenthesis
考法1 n. 间断: an interruption of continuity; an interval
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pariah
考法1 n. 被排斥或鄙视的人: one that is despised or rejected, outcast
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parity
考法1 n. 相称,同等,平等: the quality or state of being equal or equivalent
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parody
考法1 n. (以嘲笑原作作者的)模仿作品: a literary or musical work in which the style of an author or work is closely imitated for comic effect or in ridicule 考法2 v. 模仿(以嘲弄): to copy or exaggerate (someone or something) in order to make fun of
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paroxysm
考法1 n. (感情、动作的)突发:a sudden outburst of emotion or action | 考法2 n. (政治、社会领域的)大动荡:a violent disturbance (as of the political or social order)
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parrot
考法1 vt. (机械地)模仿,复制: to repeat or imitate, especially without understanding
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parry
考法1 vt. 躲避(问题): to evade especially by an adroit answer
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parsimonious
考法1 n. 过度节俭的,吝啬的: frugal to the point of stinginess
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partial
考法1 adj. 偏袒的,偏爱的: inclined to favor one party more than the other: biased 考法2 adj. 部分的,不完整的: lacking some necessary part 派 partially adv. 部分地;partiality n. 偏袒,偏爱
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particularize
考法1 vt. 详述: to go into or give details or particulars
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partisan
考法1 n. 跟随者,信徒: one who follows the opinions or teachings of another 考法2 n. (狂热、坚定的)拥护者,支持者: one who is intensely or excessively devoted to a cause 考法3 adj. 偏袒的: inclined to favor one side over another
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partition
考法1 n. 分割,划分: the act or process of dividing something into parts
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pastiche
考法1 n. (带嘲讽的)模仿: a literary, artistic, musical, or architectural work that imitates the style of previous work, often with satirical intent 考法2 n. 大杂烩: a pasticcio of incongruous parts; a hodgepodge
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patent
考法1 adj. 显而易见的,明显的: readily visible or intelligible: obvious
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pathological
考法1 adj. 不正常的,病态的: being such to a degree that is extreme, excessive, or markedly abnormal
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patina
考法1 n. 外表: a superficial covering or exterior | 考法2 n. (由内而外散发的)氛围,气场: an appearance or aura that is derived from association, habit, or established character