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n. 古生物学 study of prehistoric life; science of former life of the globe


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n. 事实,细节 details or specifics of something


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n. 消遣,娱乐 something which amuses and serves to make time pass agreeably; sport; amusement


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n. 长者,家长,酋长,族长 father and ruler of family or tribe


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n. 处罚,罚款 punishment established by law or authority for a crime or offense; fine


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n. 养老金,退休金 something paid or given; payment to a person in consideration of past services


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a. 假的,伪造的 not genuine or real; counterfeit; not honest or truthful; deceptive


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n. 光球 the intensely luminous surface of a star, especially the sun


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n. 桥墩,码头 landing-place; platform built out from the shore into the water and supported by piles; provides access to ships


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a. 顺从的 flexible; easily influenced; easily bent or flexed; pliable


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