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clemency 
/'klɛmənsɪ/ n.
(温和,仁慈) mildness, as of the weather; merciful, kind, or lenient act
The lawyer was pleased when the case was sent to Judge Smith's chambers because Smith was noted for her clemency toward first offenders.
Show examples and contexts (温和,仁慈) mildness, as of the weather; merciful, kind, or lenient act
The lawyer was pleased when the case was sent to Judge Smith's chambers because Smith was noted for her clemency toward first offenders.
conundrum
/kə'nʌndrəm/ n. Syn. riddle
(谜语) riddle; difficult problem; dilemma
For this reason, the best way out of this conundrum is a political compromise.
Show examples and contexts (谜语) riddle; difficult problem; dilemma
For this reason, the best way out of this conundrum is a political compromise.
deleterious
/dɛlɪ'tɪərɪəs/ a. Syn. harmful
(有害的) having harmful effect; injurious; having quality of destroying life; noxious; poisonous
If you believe that smoking is deleterious to your health, then quit!.
Show examples and contexts (有害的) having harmful effect; injurious; having quality of destroying life; noxious; poisonous
If you believe that smoking is deleterious to your health, then quit!.
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levy 
 | [诽谤,中伤] defamatory statement; the act of writing something that smears a person's character |
| [淫荡的,下流的,好色的,猥亵的] lustful; indecent; suggestive of or tending to moral looseness |
| [征收] impose fine or tax; collect payment |
| [联络,连音] a close relationship, connection, or link; a secret love affair |
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| n. [装模作样的人,邯郸学步] a person who pretends to be sophisticated, elegant to impress others |
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