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calumny 
/'kæləmnɪ/ n. Syn. slander
(诽谤,中伤) false statement maliciously made to injure another's reputation; slander
He could endure his financial failure, but he could not bear the calumny that his foes heaped upon him.
Show examples and contexts (诽谤,中伤) false statement maliciously made to injure another's reputation; slander
He could endure his financial failure, but he could not bear the calumny that his foes heaped upon him.
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.
juxtaposition
/dʒʌkstəpə'zɪʃən/ n. Syn. apposition
(并列,并置) act of positioning close together; side-by-side position
It is the result of the juxtaposition of contrasting colors.
Show examples and contexts (并列,并置) act of positioning close together; side-by-side position
It is the result of the juxtaposition of contrasting colors.
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barricade 
 | [小玩意儿] small, showy ornament of little value; child's plaything or toy |
| [屏障,障碍物] hastily put together defensive barrier; obstacle |
| [堡垒,工事] fortress; projecting part of fortification; well-fortified position |
| [享受(温暖),愉快,舒适] luxuriate; take pleasure in warmth |
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| a. [玩忽职守的,粗心大意的] negligent; careless in performing duty or business |
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