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n. Syn. deterioration; decay
(衰退,下降,减退) change toward something smaller or lower ; gradual falling off from a better state


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v. Syn. decay
(分解,(使)腐烂) decay


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n.
(存款人) a person who has deposited money in a bank or similar institution


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n.
(二氧化物) an oxide containing two atoms of oxygen in the molecule


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a. Syn. irregular; odd; whimsical; bizarre
(古怪的,奇怪的) departing from a recognized, conventional, or established norm or pattern


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n.
(精英,杰出人物) a group or class of persons enjoying superior intellectual or social or economic status


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n.
(雇主,老板) a person or firm that employs workers


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a. Syn. attractive
(有魅力的,有吸引力的) charming; tending to draw attention or affections


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n.
(消失,灭绝) death of all its remaining members


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n.
(促进,帮助) act of assisting or making easier the progress or improvement of something


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