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n. Syn. obstruction; impediment; hindrance
(障礙) one that opposes, stands in the way of, or holds up progress


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n. Syn. channel
(出口,出路,銷路,發洩,排遣) an opening that permits escape or release; activity that releases creative energy or emotion


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v. Syn. overcharge
(裝載過多,負擔過多) overcharge; take excessive burden; load with excessive weight


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n.
(部分重疊,交搭,迭蓋) representation of common ground between two things; extend over and cover a part of


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v.
(蔓延,侵占,超過,超出) run or extend beyond normal or desired limit; overflow


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v.
(使過度疲勞) tire excessively; fatigue to exhaustion


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n.
(庭院,平台) paved outside area, adjoining a house, used for dining or recreation


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a. Syn. sharp
((聲音)響亮的,尖銳的) sharp; having the power of entering or piercing


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a. Syn. vertical; upright
(垂直的,直立的) vertical; upright; intersecting at or forming right angles; extremely steep


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n. Syn. coloring; dye
(色素) substance used as coloring; dry coloring matter


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