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(银行家) person in charge of the bank in a gambling game; one who owns or is an executive in a bank


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n.
(鱼钩,钩状物) sharp projection from fishhook; openly cutting remark


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n. Syn. vessel
(桶) vessel; large cylindrical container


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n.
(荒凉) property of not supporting life, no children or unable to have children; defect of emotion, sensibility, or fervency


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n.
(豆子) various edible seeds; small oval or roundish seed, berry, nut, or lump


Spelling Word: bean
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v. Syn. whip; strike; defeat
(打击,敲击,打败) whip; strike; defeat; hit repeatedly


Spelling Word: beat
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ad.
(除了,还有) over and above; separate or distinct from; in addition to; other than


Spelling Word: besides
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n.
(苦味,辛酸,苦难) sharp and bitter manner


Spelling Word: bitterness
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n. Syn. boon; benediction
(祝福,恩赐) praying for divine protection; formal act of giving approval


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n.
(花蕾) reproductive organ of plants, especially one having showy or colorful parts


Spelling Word: blossom