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fetid 
/'fɛtɪd/ a. Syn. stinking
(恶臭的) unpleasant-smelling; having offensive smell; stinking
These dogs are housed in fetid, dark sheds and barns or left outside in cages exposed to the cold, the heat, the rain and the snow.
Show examples and contexts (恶臭的) unpleasant-smelling; having offensive smell; stinking
These dogs are housed in fetid, dark sheds and barns or left outside in cages exposed to the cold, the heat, the rain and the snow.
invective
/ɪn'vɛktɪv/ n. Syn. abuse
(谩骂,非难,恶言相加) abusive language used to express blame or ill will
He had expected criticism but not the invective that greeted his proposal.
Show examples and contexts (谩骂,非难,恶言相加) abusive language used to express blame or ill will
He had expected criticism but not the invective that greeted his proposal.
legerdemain
/lɛdʒədə'meɪn/ n.
(戏法,花招) show of skill or deceitful cleverness, considered magical by naive observers
The magician demonstrated his renowned legerdemain.
Show examples and contexts (戏法,花招) show of skill or deceitful cleverness, considered magical by naive observers
The magician demonstrated his renowned legerdemain.
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cameo 
 | [食肉的] eating or feeding on flesh; predatory |
| [反复无常的] fickle; impulsive and unpredictable; apt to change opinions suddenly |
| [慢跑] slow gallop; moderate running pace of horse |
| [贝壳上的浮雕,特写（演员）] piece of jewelry; a small scale used as a jewel for adornment; famous actor's special appearance in a minor role |
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| v. [具体化,包含,收录] give a bodily form to; represent in a bodily or material form; incorporate |
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