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n. Syn. contradiction
(悖论) something apparently contradictory in nature; statement that looks false but is actually correct


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n.
(人行道) floor or covering of solid material, laid so as to make hard and convenient surface for travel


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((尤指食物)易腐的,易坏的) liable to perish; subject to destruction or death or decay


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n.
(粉刺,丘疹,脓疱) any small acuminated elevation of the cuticle; small inflammatory dermal tumor or swelling


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a. Syn. flexible; yielding; adaptable
(圆滑的,柔韧的,弯曲的) flexible; yielding; easily bent or shaped


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v.
(仔细考虑) weigh; weigh in the mind; view with deliberation; examine carefully; consider attentively


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n.
(文件夹,股份单) portable case to hold loose papers; materials in such case; office or post of minister of state; a group of investments


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n. Syn. descendants; offspring
(子孙,后裔) descendants collectively; the race that proceeds from a progenitor; future generations


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n.
(陶器,陶器场) craft of making earthenware; ceramic ware made from clay


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v. Syn. antecede
(在之前,早于,优先于) come before; antecede


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