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n. Syn. terms; vocabulary
(术语学) vocabulary of technical terms used in a particular field, subject, science, or art


Spelling Word: terminology
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n.
(自动调温器,恒温器) device, as in a home heating system, a refrigerator, or an air conditioner, that automatically responds to temperature changes


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n.
(瓦,瓷砖,花砖) flat thin rectangular slab used to cover surfaces; short length of pipe made of clay or concrete, used in sewers and drains


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a. Syn. shy; craven
(胆怯的,羞怯的) shy; craven; lacking self-confidence; shy


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v.
(摇摆,摇摇欲坠) walk unsteadily or feebly; stagger; sway, as if about to fall


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n.
(列车载重) quantity that can be carried by a train; large amount


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n.
(传动,播送消息,动力传送器) act of transmitting; automotive assembly of gears; sending of a signal


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n. Syn. travel; journey
(旅行) travel; journey or leg of a journey, especially when slow or difficult


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n.
(侵犯(他人土地)者) someone who intrudes without permission


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n.
(微不足道,琐事) a thing of very little value or importance


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