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n.
(數據庫) collection of data arranged for ease and speed of search and retrieval


Spelling Word: database
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a.
(耳聾的,聽不見的) unable to perceive sounds; hard of hearing; unwilling to hear or listen; regardless; not to be persuaded


Spelling Word: deaf
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n. Syn. rubble
(碎片,殘骸) remains of something that has been destroyed or broken up


Spelling Word: debris
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v. Syn. adorn; embellish
(裝飾,裝潢,修飾) adorn; embellish


Spelling Word: decorate
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n. Syn. shortfall; shortage
(赤字,不足額) inadequacy or insufficiency; sum of money falls short of required amount; shortage


Spelling Word: deficit
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v. Syn. leave
(離開,出發) take off; leave; set out


Spelling Word: depart
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n.
(絕望,失望) loss of hope; utter hopelessness; complete despondency


Spelling Word: despair
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n. Syn. goal; end
(目的地) ultimate goal; place to which one is going or directed


Spelling Word: destination
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n. Syn. investigator
(偵探) investigator; one, usually of police force, who investigates crimes and obtains evidence


Spelling Word: detective
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n.
(挫敗,使氣餒) something that discourages; tending to deter


Spelling Word: deterrent