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a. Syn. sudden; unforeseen
(突然的,意外的) broken off; very steep; having sudden transitions from one subject to another


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(缺少,不在,缺席) state of being absent; state of being away


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n. Syn. management; supervision; executive
(管理,行政管理,政府,行政机关) management; supervision; people who are in charge for management; activity of government for powers and duties


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(影集,集邮簿,慢转唱片) a list of names; a register for visitors; a blank book, in which to insert autographs sketches, memorial writing of friends, photographs


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n. Syn. wonder; surprise
(惊愕,惊异) wonder; state of extreme surprise or wonder; astonishment


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a. Syn. abundant
(丰富的,富足的) more than enough in size or scope or capacity; fairly large


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n. Syn. episode; story
(奇闻轶事) short account of amusing or interesting event; short narrative; secret story of history or biography


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(麻醉药) substance that causes loss of sensation; producing temporary loss or impairment of feeling


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v. Syn. acquire; allocate
(获得,挪用,据为己有) acquire; take possession of for one's own use; set apart for specific use


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n. Syn. sanction; endorsement
(赞成,正式批准) official approbation; endorsement; act of approving


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