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n. Syn. argument
(爭論,辯論) discussion; dispute; discussion involving opposing points


Spelling Word: debate
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n.
(防禦,預防) act of defending against attack, danger, or injury


Spelling Word: defence
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v. Syn. protect; shield; guard
(防護,辯護) make or keep safe from danger, attack, or harm


Spelling Word: defend
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a. Syn. respectful
(恭敬的,順從的) showing deference; respectful and considerate


Spelling Word: deferential
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v.
(解釋,下定義,闡述,定範圍) determine the nature of; give a definition; describe the nature or basic qualities of; explain


Spelling Word: define
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v. Syn. consider; ponder
(深思熟慮的,商討) consider; think about carefully; weigh


Spelling Word: deliberate
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a. Syn. hopeless; dangerous
(絕望的,不顧一切的,拼死的) having lost all hope; dangerous; extremely intense


Spelling Word: desperate
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a. Syn. terrible; dreadful
(損失慘重的,悲傷的) extremely bad; terrible; dreadful


Spelling Word: disastrous
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v. Syn. release
(釋放,排出) relieve of a burden or of contents; unload; pour forth or release; complete or carry out; give off


Spelling Word: discharge
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n.
(無秩序,紊亂,騷亂) neglect of order or system; irregularity; disturbance; sickness


Spelling Word: disorder