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v. Syn. survey; scrutinize
(扫描,细看,审视) make a wide, sweeping search of; examine


Spelling Word: scan
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(震惊的,震撼的) struck with fear, dread, or consternation


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n. Syn. ailment; disease; nausea
(疾病,呕吐) state that precedes vomiting; disease


Spelling Word: sickness
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v.
((从表面)轻轻掠过,轻擦而过) pass near surface of; brush surface of; glide swiftly along surface of; read or examine rapidly, in order to cull the principal facts


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a.
(强烈的,疾行的) quick and energetic; exceptional of its kind; remarkable


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v.
(闪闪发光,闪耀) be brilliant in performance; give off or reflect flashes of light; glitter


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a. Syn. scanty
(稀少的,稀疏的) occurring, growing, or settled at widely spaced intervals; not thick or dense


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a. Syn. whirling; circling
(旋转的) rapidly rotating on an axis; whirling; circling


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n.
(强调,突出,重点) lamp that produces a strong beam of light to illuminate a restricted area; focus of public attention


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n.
(必要的食品或商品,主要成分,加固,别针) necessary foods or commodities; basic elements; secure or fasten; a short U-shaped wire nail for securing cables


Spelling Word: staple