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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.
fallacious
/fə'leɪʃəs/ a. Syn. false; deceptive
(假的,误导的) false; tending to mislead; deceptive
Paradoxically, fallacious reasoning does not always yield erroneous results: even though your logic may be faulty, the answer you get may nevertheless be correct.
Show examples and contexts (假的,误导的) false; tending to mislead; deceptive
Paradoxically, fallacious reasoning does not always yield erroneous results: even though your logic may be faulty, the answer you get may nevertheless be correct.
maelstrom
/'meɪlstrəm/ n. Syn. whirlpool
(漩涡) whirlpool; powerful circular current of water
The canoe was tossed about in the maelstrom, it had to leave the dangerous water quickly.
Show examples and contexts (漩涡) whirlpool; powerful circular current of water
The canoe was tossed about in the maelstrom, it had to leave the dangerous water quickly.
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ecclesiastic 
 | [废物,弥漫的臭味] waste; foul-smelling outflow or vapor |
| [神职的] minister or priest; cleric; one holding an office in the Christian ministry |
| [有效的] able to produce the desired effect; valid |
| [教导,启迪,陶冶] instruct or correct, especially to encourage intellectual, moral, or spiritual improvement |
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| n. [加冕] ceremony of crowning queen or king |
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