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a. Syn. scholarly; collegiate; theoretical
(学术的) related to school; not practical or directly useful; relating to scholarly organization; based on formal education


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(被控告的,被告) defendant or defendants in a criminal case; person charged with an offense


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v. Syn. encourage; stimulate
(刺激,使活动) make active or more active; stimulate; make radioactive


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n.
(空气动力学) study of how objects move through the air or water


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(飞行器,飞机,飞艇) vehicle that can fly, such as an airplane, helicopter, balloon


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n. Syn. confederate; partner; collaborator
(联盟,同盟者) confederate; partner; collaborator


Spelling Word: ally
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n. Syn. renovation; change
(变更,改造) passage from one form or state to another; change


Spelling Word: alteration
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n. Syn. study; investigation
(分析,分析报告) study; investigation; process of breaking down a substance into its constituent parts


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v. Syn. fasten
(固定,锚) secure or fasten firmly; be fixed in place; narrate or coordinate


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n. Syn. relic; curio
(古董) any furniture old and valuable; out of fashion


Spelling Word: antique