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antipathy 
/æn'tɪpəθɪ/ n. Syn. aversion; dislike
(反对,厌恶) strong feeling of aversion; dislike
Tom's extreme antipathy for disputes keeps him from getting into arguments with his temperamental wife.
Show examples and contexts (反对,厌恶) strong feeling of aversion; dislike
Tom's extreme antipathy for disputes keeps him from getting into arguments with his temperamental wife.
dissemble
/dɪ'sɛmb(ə)l/ v. Syn. disguise; pretend
(伪装,做作,掩饰) disguise or conceal behind a false appearance; make a false show of
Even though John tried to dissemble his motive for taking modern dance, we all knew he was there not to dance but to meet girls.
Show examples and contexts (伪装,做作,掩饰) disguise or conceal behind a false appearance; make a false show of
Even though John tried to dissemble his motive for taking modern dance, we all knew he was there not to dance but to meet girls.
inveterate
/ɪn'vɛtərət/ a. Syn. habitual
(根深蒂固的,积习已深的) deep-rooted; firmly and long established; habitual
An inveterate smoker, Bob cannot seem to break the habit, no matter how hard he tries.
Show examples and contexts (根深蒂固的,积习已深的) deep-rooted; firmly and long established; habitual
An inveterate smoker, Bob cannot seem to break the habit, no matter how hard he tries.
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morphology 
 | [使声音降低,裹,覆盖,围住] make a sound quieter and less clear |
| [多样的,各式各样的] varied; greatly diversified; made up of many differing parts |
| [形态学,形态论] branch of biology that deals with the structure of animals and plants |
| [多面的] having many facets or aspects |
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| a. [温和的,友好礼貌的] exhibiting friendliness or goodwill; not quarrelsome |
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