3000 ECPE Vocabulary

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n. Syn. quake; seism; temblor
(地震) quake from underground; disturbance that is extremely disruptive; temblor


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(编辑的,社论) of or pertaining to an editor; written or sanctioned by an editor


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a. Syn. effective
(生效的,能干的,有效率的) effective; acting directly to produce an effect; exhibiting a high ratio of output to input


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(弹性 伸缩力) tendency of a body to return to its original shape after it has been stretched or compressed


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v. Syn. surround
(包围) surround; form a circle or ring around; enclose; envelop


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n.
(实体) real being; something that exists as a particular and discrete unit; fact of existence


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(发展的,进化的) of or relating to or produced by evolution or development


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a. Syn. outstanding; splendid
(优良的,杰出的) surpassing others in some good quality or the sum of qualities; of great worth; eminent, in a good sense


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v. Syn. dilate; extend
(扩大,膨胀,扩张) become larger in size or volume; grow stronger; add details


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a. Syn. exterior; outer
(外部的,表面的) exterior; outer; suitable for application to the outside


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