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(壮观的游行,露天历史剧) elaborate exhibition devised for the entertainment; show, spectacle, or display


Spelling Word: pageant
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n.
(琐碎的东西,零碎的随身物品) personal ornaments or accessories, as of attire; articles used in particular activity


Spelling Word: paraphernalia
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(国会,议会) discussion; formal conference on public affairs; general council, especially an assembly of representatives of a nation


Spelling Word: parliament
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n.
(布告,广告,招贴,公布,揭示) sign or notice for display in a public place; small card or plaque, such as nameplate on a door


Spelling Word: placard
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v. Syn. fertilize
((植物)授粉) fertilize by transferring pollen


Spelling Word: pollinate
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a. Syn. weighty
(沉重的,笨重的,呆板的,冗长的) slow and laborious because of weight; labored and dull


Spelling Word: ponderous
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n.
(瓷器,瓷制的,精美的,脆的) ceramic ware made of a more or less translucent ceramic


Spelling Word: porcelain
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v. Syn. depict; describe; draw
(描述,绘制) depict; describe; draw


Spelling Word: portray
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n. Syn. prevention
(预防措施,警惕) prevention; measure taken beforehand; act of foresight


Spelling Word: precaution
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n. Syn. fame; reputation
(声望,威信) impression produced by achievements or reputation; recognized distinction or importance


Spelling Word: prestige