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boon 
/bu:n/ n. Syn. blessing; benefit
(恩惠,福利) blessing; benefit bestowed, especially in response to a request
The recent rains that filled our empty reservoirs were a boon to the whole community.
Show examples and contexts (恩惠,福利) blessing; benefit bestowed, especially in response to a request
The recent rains that filled our empty reservoirs were a boon to the whole community.
demure
/dɪ'mjʊə(r)/ a. Syn. grave; serious
(端庄的,认真的,腼腆的) modest and reserved in manner or behavior
She was demure and reserved, a nice modest girl whom any young man would be proud to take home to his mother.
Show examples and contexts (端庄的,认真的,腼腆的) modest and reserved in manner or behavior
She was demure and reserved, a nice modest girl whom any young man would be proud to take home to his mother.
invective
/ɪn'vɛktɪv/ n. Syn. abuse
(谩骂,非难,恶言相加) abusive language used to express blame or ill will
He had expected criticism but not the invective that greeted his proposal.
Show examples and contexts (谩骂,非难,恶言相加) abusive language used to express blame or ill will
He had expected criticism but not the invective that greeted his proposal.
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acerbity 
 | [尖酸的(语气,脾气)] the bitterness of speech and temper; sourness or acidness of taste, character, or tone |
| [酸的] having properties of vinegar; sour |
| [尖锐] sharpness; acuteness of vision or perception; keenness |
| [恐高症] fear of heights; abnormal fear of high places |
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| n. [旅行计划,路线] plan of the trip; a guidebook for travelers |
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