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n. 芭蕾舞 a sort of theatrical representation by dancers


Spelling Word: ballet
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a. 华丽的 complex or bizarre, especially in ornamentation; irregular in shape


Spelling Word: baroque
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v. 使静止不动,使停泊 keep from motion, or stop the progress of; make calm or still


Spelling Word: becalm
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v. 迷惑 confuse thoroughly; becloud and confuse, as with liquor; make stupid with alcohol


Spelling Word: befuddle
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v. 弄脏 soil, smear so as to make dirty or stained


Spelling Word: besmirch
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a. 消化不良,易怒 suffering from indigestion; appearing as if affected by disorder; sickly


Spelling Word: bilious
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n. 美洲或欧洲的野牛 any of several large shaggy-manned humped bovid having large heads and short horns


Spelling Word: bison
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a. 欢乐,高兴 gay; joyous; carefree and lighthearted


Spelling Word: blithe
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v. 脸红,羞愧 become rosy or reddish;  turn red, as if in embarrassment or shame


Spelling Word: blush
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n. 恩惠,福利 blessing; benefit bestowed, especially in response to a request


Spelling Word: boon