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burnish 
/'bɜrnɪʃ/ v. Syn. polish
(擦拭) make shiny by rubbing; polish
I burnish the brass fixtures until they reflect the lamplight.
Show examples and contexts (擦拭) make shiny by rubbing; polish
I burnish the brass fixtures until they reflect the lamplight.
cursory
/'kɜrsərɪ/ a. Syn. casual
(草率,匆忙) casual; brief or broad; not cautious, nor detailed
Because a cursory examination of the ruins indicates the possibility of arson, we believe the insurance agency should undertake a more extensive investigation of the fire's cause.
Show examples and contexts (草率,匆忙) casual; brief or broad; not cautious, nor detailed
Because a cursory examination of the ruins indicates the possibility of arson, we believe the insurance agency should undertake a more extensive investigation of the fire's cause.
hegemony
/hɪ'gɛmənɪ/;/'hɛdʒɛmoʊnɪ/ n.
(霸权,盟主权) domination, influence, or authority over another, especially by political group or nation over others
When Germany claimed hegemony over Russia, Stalin was outraged.
Show examples and contexts (霸权,盟主权) domination, influence, or authority over another, especially by political group or nation over others
When Germany claimed hegemony over Russia, Stalin was outraged.
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momentum 
 | [动量,冲力] product of a body's mass and its velocity; impelling force or strength; impetus |
| [金融的] of or relating to money; nation's currency; financial |
| [殡仪业者] funeral director; one whose business is the management of funerals |
| [郁闷的,乖僻的] ill-humored; sullen; depressingly dark; gloomy; persistent |
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| v. [澄清,揭秘] clarify; free from mystery or obscurity |
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