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n.
(海港,港口) sheltered port where ships can take on or discharge cargo


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a. Syn. perceptible
(沉积的,沉淀性的) resembling or formed by the accumulation of sediment; form of rock made by the deposition and compression of small particles


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ad. Syn. apparently; supposedly
(表面上,似乎) apparently; supposedly


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n.
(硅酸盐) compounds containing silicon, oxygen, and one or more metals; salt of silica acid


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v.
(滑行,片,纸片) move smoothly and easily; move out of position; move stealthily


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n. Syn. piece; fragment
(小片,片段,摘录) tiny piece or part; fragment


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n.
(解答,解决) method for solving a problem; successful action of solving a problem


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n. Syn. blemish; flaw
(污点,瑕疵) soiled or discolored; symbol of disgrace or infamy; natural spot of a color different from the gound


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v. Syn. hunger
(挨饿) hunger; deprive of food


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a. Syn. majestic; palatial; dignified
(庄严的,堂皇的) majestic; impressive, as in size or proportions


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