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v. Syn. sprinkle; disseminate; spread
(使分散,扩散) sprinkle; disseminate; cause to separate and go in different directions


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n.
(细阅,详细检查,仔细研究) close examination; minute inspection; critical observation.


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a.
(地震的) caused by earthquake or earth vibration; earthshaking


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v. Syn. destroy; break up
(使粉碎,破碎) destroy; break up; break into many pieces


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n.
(切成细条,撕成碎片) a small amount; a long, narrow piece cut or torn off; long irregular strip that is cut or torn off


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v.
(叹息,叹气,风发出类似叹息的声音) inhale air than immediately expel it; make a deep single respiration, especially to express fatigue, exhaustion, grief, or sorrow


Spelling Word: sigh
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n.
((四边形的厚物质)板,片) block consisting of a thick piece of something


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n.
(屠宰(牲畜),屠杀,杀戮(人)) act of killing; extensive, violent, bloody, or wanton destruction of life; carnage


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v.
(专攻,专门研究,专务) mention specially; particularize; apply to some specialty or limited object


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n. Syn. ball; globe
(球体) ball; globe; a particular aspect of life or activity


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