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deterrent  Speak Example sentences
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[开始,发源] begin; originate; admit into membership
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[挫败,使气馁] something that discourages; tending to deter
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[出色的,典范的] serving as a model; outstanding; typical
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[间谍行为] spying; secret observation
diversion  Speak Example sentences
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[磨尖] sharpen; perfect or make more intense or effective
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[出色的,典范的] serving as a model; outstanding; typical
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[欢乐,庆祝] offering fun and gaiety; joyous; celebratory
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[转移,解闷] act of turning aside; pastime; an activity that relaxes or entertains
eddy  Speak Example sentences
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[漩涡] swirling current of water, air; flow in a circular current
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[毛骨悚然的,恐怖的,可怕的] frightfully; terribly; inspiring horror
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[间谍行为] spying; secret observation
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[帝王的,皇帝的] like an emperor; related to an empire; ruling over extensive territories
emissary  Speak Example sentences
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[吸引,雇佣,答应,订婚] obtain for services of; arrange for the use of; pledge or promise, especially to marry
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[代理,信使,使者] the agent sent on a mission to represent or advance the interests of another
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[普通的,无关紧要的] having no particular interest or concern; being neither good nor bad
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[出色的,典范的] serving as a model; outstanding; typical
equilibrium  Speak Example sentences
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[平衡] mental or emotional balance; state of balance of any causes, powers, or motives
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[认可,默许,支持] acknowledge by signing a bill, draft, or other instruments; approve; support
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[轻率,莽撞] lack of sound judgment; lack of discretion
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[决定,测量,计算,解决] act of making or arriving at a decision; putting an end to; termination
exemplary  Speak Example sentences
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[出色的,典范的] serving as a model; outstanding; typical
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[挫败,使气馁] something that discourages; tending to deter
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[轻率,莽撞] lack of sound judgment; lack of discretion
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[认可,默许,支持] acknowledge by signing a bill, draft, or other instruments; approve; support
facilitate  Speak Example sentences
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[恶魔的] extremely evil or cruel; expressive of cruelty or befitting hell
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[促进,帮助,使变容易] help bring about; make less difficult
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[拒绝,排除] stop considering; end employment or service of; discharge; refuse to accept or recognize
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[轻弹,轻打] light, quick blow, or touch
fancy  Speak Example sentences
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[爱好,奇特,想象] capricious notion; something many people believe that is false
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[闹剧,嘲笑] broad comedy; ridiculous parade; foolish show
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[及其令人痛恨的,声名狼藉,令人吃惊的] notorious; conspicuously bad or shocking
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[愚蠢的人,蠢货] stupid person; person who is not very bright
farce  Speak Example sentences
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[吸引,雇佣,答应,订婚] obtain for services of; arrange for the use of; pledge or promise, especially to marry
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[精密的技巧] refinement and delicacy of performance; skillful, subtle handling
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[闹剧,嘲笑] broad comedy; ridiculous parade; foolish show
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[一贯正确的] incapable of failure or error
fell  Speak Example sentences
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[凶猛的,致命的] capable of destroying; lethal
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[血腥的] bloody; full by bloodshed and violence
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[拒绝,排除] stop considering; end employment or service of; discharge; refuse to accept or recognize
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[普通的] of an entire group or class; general