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n. 鲑鱼 several species of fish of the Salmonidae family; reddish yellow or orange color, like the flesh of the salmon


Spelling Word: salmon
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a. 假正经的,假装神圣的 excessively or hypocritically pious; possessing sanctity; sacred; holy; saintly; religious


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n. 满意,满足 fulfillment or gratification of a desire, need, or appetite; source or means of gratification


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n. 方案 an elaborate and systematic plan of action; chart or outline of a system or object


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n. 吝啬鬼 mean or miserly person; selfish person


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v. 擦洗,刷洗 rub hard; wash with rubbing


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a. 极好的,绝妙的,引起轰动的 arousing or intended to arouse strong curiosity, interest, or reaction


Spelling Word: sensational
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n. 阴,阴凉处,阴影 a slight amount or degree of difference; shadow; protective covering that protects something from direct sunlight


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a. 尖锐的,剌耳的 acute; sharp; piercing; having or emitting a sharp, piercing tone or sound


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v. 裹尸,隐藏 hide from view; wrap for burial; shut off from sight; shelter


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