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  Academic Words Level 1 - 1 - Matching Quizzes
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accused  Speak Example sentences
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[被控告的,被告] defendant or defendants in a criminal case; a person charged with an offense
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[商业的,贸易的] money-making; involved in work that is intended for the mass market
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[阻止,阻碍] hinder; obstruct;  indicate broadly without great detail; sketch
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[红利,奖金,额外津贴,意外收获] an extra dividend to the shareholders; money paid in addition to a stated compensation
address  Speak Example sentences
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[拥护] protect or fight for the first place
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[周年,周年纪念] annual; yearly; annual return of the day on which any notable event took place
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[旗帜,标语,横幅] flag; sign; a newspaper headline that runs across the full page
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[发表(演讲),处理,讨论] make a formal speech to; deal with or discuss; direct efforts or attention of
awkward  Speak Example sentences
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[发表(演讲),处理,讨论] make a formal speech to; deal with or discuss; direct efforts or attention of
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[小屋(通常为木制的),船舱] a small room on a ship or boat where people sleep
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[笨拙的,不灵活的] difficult to handle or manage
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[影集,集邮簿,慢转唱片] a list of names; a register for visitors; a blank book to insert autographs sketches, memorial writing, photographs
banner  Speak Example sentences
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[周年,周年纪念] annual; yearly; annual return of the day on which any notable event took place
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[量,总合] total of two or more quantities; aggregate; sum
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[旗帜,标语,横幅] flag; sign; a newspaper headline that runs across the full page
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[辉煌的,才气焕发的] full of light; shining; bright; sharp and clear in tone
barbecue  Speak Example sentences
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[传染的,有魅力的,迷人的] act of seizing or taking hold of; captivating; alluring
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[被控告的,被告] defendant or defendants in a criminal case; a person charged with an offense
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[烤肉野餐] a rack to hold meat for cooking over hot charcoal usually out of doors
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[货摊,摊位,隔开的小间] house or shed built for temporary occupation; covered stall or temporary structure
bitter  Speak Example sentences
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[旗帜,标语,横幅] flag; sign; a newspaper headline that runs across the full page
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[苦(味)的] harsh or corrosive in tone; painful; acrid; acrimonious
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[红利,奖金,额外津贴,意外收获] an extra dividend to the shareholders; money paid in addition to a stated compensation
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[向后的,返回的,落后的,没有自信的,羞怯的] directed to the back or rear; unwilling; averse; reluctant; hesitating; undeveloped
bolt  Speak Example sentences
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[烤肉野餐] a rack to hold meat for cooking over hot charcoal usually out of doors
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[影集,集邮簿,慢转唱片] a list of names; a register for visitors; a blank book to insert autographs sketches, memorial writing, photographs
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[冲刺,快速移动] dash or dart off; move or jump suddenly
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[消费者] people who buy goods or services
bonus  Speak Example sentences
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[红利,奖金,额外津贴,意外收获] an extra dividend to the shareholders; money paid in addition to a stated compensation
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[苦(味)的] harsh or corrosive in tone; painful; acrid; acrimonious
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[轻视,鄙视] state of being despised or dishonored; disgrace; disobedience to, or open disrespect of
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[向后的,返回的,落后的,没有自信的,羞怯的] directed to the back or rear; unwilling; averse; reluctant; hesitating; undeveloped
booth  Speak Example sentences
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[公牛,雄性大动物(如象,鲸等)] male of any species of cattle; large, strong, and aggressive person; optimist regarding business conditions
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[友爱,挚爱,情爱] fondness; tender feeling toward another; fondness
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[发表(演讲),处理,讨论] make a formal speech to; deal with or discuss; direct efforts or attention of
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[货摊,摊位,隔开的小间] house or shed built for temporary occupation; covered stall or temporary structure
cape  Speak Example sentences
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[发表(演讲),处理,讨论] make a formal speech to; deal with or discuss; direct efforts or attention of
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[旗帜,标语,横幅] flag; sign; a newspaper headline that runs across the full page
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[魔力,护身符,咒文,符咒,魅力] power or quality of pleasing or delighting; attractiveness; item worn for its supposed magical benefit
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[披风,斗篷,岬,海角] piece or point of land, extending beyond the adjacent coast into the sea or a lake; sleeveless outer garment