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anathema 
/ə'næθəmə/ n.
(诅咒) solemn curse; someone or something regarded as a curse
To the Ayatolla, America and the West were anathema; he loathed the democratic nations, cursing them in his dying words.
Show examples and contexts (诅咒) solemn curse; someone or something regarded as a curse
To the Ayatolla, America and the West were anathema; he loathed the democratic nations, cursing them in his dying words.
cajole
/kə'dʒoʊl/ v.
(哄骗,勾引) influence or urge by gentle urging or flattering
Diane tried to cajole her father into letting her drive the family car.
Show examples and contexts (哄骗,勾引) influence or urge by gentle urging or flattering
Diane tried to cajole her father into letting her drive the family car.
impinge
/ɪm'pɪndʒ/ v. Syn. infringe; touch
(撞击,碰撞) infringe; advance beyond usual limit; make physical impact on; touch
How could they be married not to impinge on one another's freedom?.
Show examples and contexts (撞击,碰撞) infringe; advance beyond usual limit; make physical impact on; touch
How could they be married not to impinge on one another's freedom?.
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citadel 
 | [大声喧哗,持续的铿锵声] loud, resounding noise; sharp, metallic, ringing sound; resonant, clanging sound |
| [凝结] cause transformation of liquid into or as if into soft, semisolid, or solid mass |
| [顶点的,高潮的] relating to the highest point; ascending or leading to climax |
| [大本营] fortress; a fortified place which people could go for shelter during a battle |
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| n. [圣餐杯] goblet; bowl-shaped drinking vessel; large drinking cup, often having stem and base |
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