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v. Syn. speed; hasten
(加速) move faster; cause to develop or progress more quickly; occur sooner than expected


Spelling Word: accelerate
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v. Syn. alter; modify
(改变) make fit for; change to suit a new purpose


Spelling Word: adapt
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v. Syn. distribute
(按份额分配) parcel out in parts or portions; distribute to each individual concerned; assign as a share or lot


Spelling Word: allot
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n. Syn. weapon
(军火,弹药) military stores or provisions; articles used in weapons, as powder, balls, shot, shells


Spelling Word: ammunition
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a.
(南极的) opposite to the northern or arctic pole; relating to the southern pole or to the region near it


Spelling Word: antarctic
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n.
(反义词) word of opposite meaning; counter term


Spelling Word: antonym
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a. Syn. visible
(明显的,明白的,外表的,表面上的) capable of being seen, or easily seen; open to view; visible to eye


Spelling Word: apparent
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n.
(地图集) a bound volume of maps, charts, or tables


Spelling Word: atlas
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n.
(自动化操作) act or process of converting the controlling of a machine or device to a more automatic system, such as computer or electronic controls


Spelling Word: automation
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v. Syn. prevent
(转移,防止) prevent; turn or cause to turn off or away


Spelling Word: avert