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n.
(縮寫,縮寫詞) shortening something by omitting parts of it


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a. Syn. scholarly; collegiate; theoretical
(學術的) related to school; not practical or directly useful; relating to scholarly organization; based on formal education


Spelling Word: academic
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n.
(酸度,酸性) pH values below 7; taste experience when something acidic is taken into the mouth


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v. Syn. urge; support
(辯護) speak, plead, or argue in favour of; plead for; push for something


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a. Syn. sentimental
(感情的,表達感情的) sentimental; emotional; emotionally charged


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a. Syn. related; similar
(同族的,類似的) of the same kin; related by blood


Spelling Word: akin
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ad.
(交替地,隔一個地) one after another; succeeding by turns


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a. Syn. abundant
(豐富的,富足的) more than enough in size or scope or capacity; fairly large


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a. Syn. antibacterial
(抗菌的,抗生的) of or relating to chemical substance that kills microorganisms and cures infections


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n. Syn. bactericide; germicide
(抗菌物) substance that prevents infection; substance that restricts the growth of disease-causing microorganisms


Spelling Word: antiseptic