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n. 分叉 act or process of branching out or dividing into branches; subdivision or branch


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a. 摇摆的,摇摇欲坠的 of very poor quality or condition; loose-jointed; ill-made; out of gear or repair


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v. 激怒,溃烂,化脓 grow worse; cause persistent irritation or resentment


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a. 极度贪婪的,捕食的,掠夺的 excessively greedy; predatory; taking by force; plundering


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a. 稀释(气体) made less dense of gas; elevated in character or style; lofty


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v. 弹回,反冲 the drawback, as with fear or pain; spring back


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a. 可怕的 formidable; arousing fear or awe; worthy of respect or honor


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n. 规则,规章 act of controlling or directing according to rule; prescribed by or according to rule


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v. 变宽厚,变温和 give in; become more compassionate or forgiving; cause to soften in attitude or temper


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n. 随行人员,扈从 following members; attendants accompanying high-ranking person


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