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alliteration  Speak Example sentences
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[头韵] repetition of a beginning sound in poetry
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[不对称] not identical on both sides of a dividing central line
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[寓言] symbolic representation of abstract ideas or principles in narrative, dramatic, or pictorial form
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[自制,节制,克制力] self-control; self-restraint; partial or complete abstention from sexual activity
amity  Speak Example sentences
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[（长诗的）分篇] part or division of poem of some length
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[友谊] friendship; peaceful relations, as between nations
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[不对称] not identical on both sides of a dividing central line
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[删节,节选] condense; shorten; reduce length of written text
apologist  Speak Example sentences
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[补偿] serving to compensate or as compensation; making amends; repaying
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[辩护者] a person who argues in defense or justification of something, such as doctrine, policy, or institution
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[落叶的] falling off as of leaves; falling off or shed at specific season or stage of growth
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[寓言] symbolic representation of abstract ideas or principles in narrative, dramatic, or pictorial form
aseptic  Speak Example sentences
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[抗菌的] preventing infection; having cleansing effect
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[头韵] repetition of a beginning sound in poetry
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[灰色] ash-colored; very pale; consisting of ashes
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[合适的] strikingly appropriate and relevant; well-suited
aspirant  Speak Example sentences
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[有志者,有抱负的人] one who aspires, as to advancement, honors, or a high position
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[订婚] become engaged to marry; promise to marry
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[人类中心说] regarding human beings as the center of the universe
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[补偿] serving to compensate or as compensation; making amends; repaying
astigmatism  Speak Example sentences
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[有志者,有抱负的人] one who aspires, as to advancement, honors, or a high position
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[散光] eye defect that prevents proper focus
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[离心,放射] radiating; departing from the center
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[寓言] symbolic representation of abstract ideas or principles in narrative, dramatic, or pictorial form
attenuate  Speak Example sentences
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[轰击（导弹）] attack with missiles; continuous attack with shot and shell upon a town, fort, or other position
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[削弱] make slender, fine, or small; weaken; lessen the density of
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[挥舞] move or wave, as a weapon; raise and move in various directions
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[烤,烧,炎热灼人,酷暑蒸人] cook by direct exposure to heat over fire; subject to great heat; be subjected to the action of heat; be greatly heated
aureole  Speak Example sentences
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[洗] washing or cleansing of the body, especially as part of religious rite
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[不对称] not identical on both sides of a dividing central line
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[日冕] the outermost region of the sun's atmosphere; halo
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[强使,强逼] restrain; keep within close bounds; confine
bate  Speak Example sentences
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[自制,节制,克制力] self-control; self-restraint; partial or complete abstention from sexual activity
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[限制,抑制] let down; restrain; lessen force or intensity of; moderate
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[（长诗的）分篇] part or division of poem of some length
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[磨练] rid of excess; refine or purify; correct by punishment or reproof
broil  Speak Example sentences
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[合适的] strikingly appropriate and relevant; well-suited
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[自治] self-governing; not controlled by others or by outside forces; independent
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[装备] equip; provide with military equipment
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[烤,烧,炎热灼人,酷暑蒸人] cook by direct exposure to heat over fire; subject to great heat; be subjected to the action of heat; be greatly heated