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capricious 
/kə'prɪʃəs/ a. Syn. unpredictable; fickle; arbitrary
(反复无常的) fickle; impulsive and unpredictable; apt to change opinions suddenly
The storm was capricious: it changed course constantly.
Show examples and contexts (反复无常的) fickle; impulsive and unpredictable; apt to change opinions suddenly
The storm was capricious: it changed course constantly.
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.
modicum
/'mɒdɪkəm/ n.
(少量) limited quantity; small or moderate amount; any small thing
Although his story is based on a modicum of truth, most of the events he describes are fictitious.
Show examples and contexts (少量) limited quantity; small or moderate amount; any small thing
Although his story is based on a modicum of truth, most of the events he describes are fictitious.
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lope 
 | [可怕的,恐怖的,令人毛骨悚然的] suggesting the horror of death and decay; gruesome |
| [大而笨重的（通常指人）] big or clumsy, often stupid person |
| [富豪,要人,突出的人物] powerful or influential person, especially in business or industry |
| [慢跑] gallop slowly; run or ride with steady, easy gait; travel at an easy pace with long strides |
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| a. [低于正常感知的,下意识的] below the threshold of conscious perception, especially if still able to produce a response |
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