英語考試詞彙：測驗與練習
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boon 
/bu:n/ n. Syn. blessing; benefit
(恩惠,福利) blessing; benefit bestowed, especially in response to a request
The recent rains that filled our empty reservoirs were a boon to the whole community.
Show examples and contexts (恩惠,福利) blessing; benefit bestowed, especially in response to a request
The recent rains that filled our empty reservoirs were a boon to the whole community.
desecrate
/'dɛsɪkreɪt/ v.
(褻瀆) violate with violence, especially to sacred place
Shattering the altar and trampling the holy objects underfoot, the invaders desecrate the sanctuary.
Show examples and contexts (褻瀆) violate with violence, especially to sacred place
Shattering the altar and trampling the holy objects underfoot, the invaders desecrate the sanctuary.
gregarious
/grɪ'gɛərɪəs/ a. Syn. sociable
(社交的,群居) sociable; seeking and enjoying the company of others
Natural selection in gregarious animals operates upon groups rather than upon individuals.
Show examples and contexts (社交的,群居) sociable; seeking and enjoying the company of others
Natural selection in gregarious animals operates upon groups rather than upon individuals.
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innocuous 
 | [新奇的,創新的] marked by or given to innovations; introducing a change |
| [紊亂的,不受限制的] exceeding reasonable limits; excessive; not regulated; disorderly |
| [調查者,訪問者] questioner, especially who is excessively rigorous or harsh; investigator |
| [無害的,無辜的] having no adverse effect; harmless |
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| a. [關於星的] relating to stars; star-shaped |
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