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 4000 CELPIP (S) - Spelling Practices
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n. 茶碟,垫盘 dish; small shallow dish having a slight circular depression in the center for holding a cup


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a. 猩红的,鲜红的 bright red; of a brilliant red color


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n. 缝,接缝 line of junction formed by sewing together two pieces; line across a surface, as a crack; scar


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n. 树懒,怠惰,懒惰 laziness; apathy and inactivity in the practice of virtue; any of several slow-moving arboreal mammals


Spelling Word: sloth
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a. 行动迟缓的 lazy; with little movement; very slow


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v. 走私,私运 import or export without paying customs duties


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v. 放弃不必须的,节约 give up what is not strictly needed; hold back from; withhold or avoid; save or relieve from action


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v. 散乱地延伸 extend; stretch; spread; sit or lie with the body and limbs spread out awkwardly


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v. 壁球 crush something into a flat shape


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v. 驾驶,掌舵 drive; direct;  guide by means of a device such as a rudder, paddle, or wheel


Spelling Word: steer