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n. 隔离 isolation; solitude; secluded place; shutting out or keeping apart


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ad. 表面上,似乎 apparently; appearing to be something, especially when this is not true


Spelling Word: seemingly
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v. 分开,隔开,阻隔 set or keep apart; disunite; divide; disconnect


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n. 杆状物,轴,垂直通道 axes; vertical passage into a mine; long narrow stem or body of a spear or arrow


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v. 不充分地供给,不认真地处理 provide for or supply inadequately; deal with hastily, carelessly, or with poor material


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n. 奇观,展示,景象 an unusual or unexpected event or situation that attracts attention, interest, or disapproval


Spelling Word: spectacle
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a. 引人入胜的,壮观的 impressive or sensational; lavishly produced performance; grand


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a. 污染的,玷污的 discolored; dirty; having a stain


Spelling Word: stained
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n. 海星 echinoderms characterized by five arms extending from a central disk


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a. 坦白的,诚实的,易懂的 proceeding in a straight course or manner; not deviating; honest; frank


Spelling Word: straightforward