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Second Quarter
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First Quarter Second Quarter Third Quarter Fourth QuarterThird Quarter of the 2180 Most Frequently Used English Words and their Greek and Latin Root Alternatives in Alphabetical Order
Note: for origin, some words from Latin or Greek may be actually originated from Arabic or other languages, but our computer program stops tracing the origin further up once it hits Latin or Greek.
learn
1. a. To gain knowledge of or skill in through study, instruction, or experience: learned how to sail; learned the new computer program; learn to speak Hindi.b. To become aware or informed of; find out: learned the truth about him; learned that it was best not to argue. See Synonyms at discover. 学习; 获悉
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Frequency: 102
least
1. Lowest in importance or rank. 最小; 最小的; 最少
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Frequency: 50
leather
1. The dressed or tanned hide of an animal. 皮革; 皮革的
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Frequency: 2
leave
1. To go out of or away from: not allowed to leave the room. 留下; 离开; 让; 许可; 请假
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Frequency: 25
left
1. a. Of, belonging to, located on, or being the side of the body to the north when the subject is facing east.b. Of, relating to, directed toward, or located on the left side.c. Located on the left side of a person facing downstream: the left bank of a river. 左边; 左边的; 向左; 在左面; 左
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Frequency: 52
leg
1. a. One of the limbs or appendages that an animal uses for locomotion or support.b. One of the lower or hind limbs in humans and other primates.c. The part of the limb between the knee and foot in vertebrates.d. The back part of the hindquarter of a meat animal. 腿; 腿脚; 裤脚管; 赛程的一轮; 旅程的一段
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Frequency: 1
lend
1. a. To give or allow the use of temporarily on the condition that the same or its equivalent will be returned.b. To provide (money) temporarily on condition that the amount borrowed be returned, usually with an interest fee. 借; 借出; 借给; 增添; 把...借给
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length
1. The state, quality, or fact of being long. See Usage Note at strength. 长度; 马或船的自身长度; 一段; 身长距离
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Frequency: 17
less
1. Not as great in amount or quantity: had less time to spend with the family. 较少地; 较少的; 减去; 更少; 更少的
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Frequency: 75
lesson
1. Something to be learned: lessons from observing nature. 一节课; 功课; 教堂礼拜中的选读经书; 教训
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Frequency: 13
let
1. To give permission or opportunity to; allow: I let them borrow the car. The inheritance let us finally buy a house. See Usage Note at leave1. 允许; 出租; 用于命令和建议; 让
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Frequency: 46
letter
1. a. A written symbol or character representing a speech sound and being a component of an alphabet.b. A written symbol or character used in the graphemic representation of a word, such as the h in Thames. See Note at Thames. 字母; 信; 信函
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Frequency: 12
level
1. a. Relative position or rank on a scale: the local level of government; studying at the graduate level.b. A relative degree, as of achievement, intensity, or concentration: an unsafe level of toxicity; a high level of frustration. 使平等; 同水平的; 地位; 夷平; 对准
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Frequency: 51
library
1. a. A place in which reading materials, such as books, periodicals, and newspapers, and often other materials such as musical and video recordings, are kept for use or lending.b. A collection of such materials, especially when systematically arranged.c. A room in a private home for such a collection.d. An institution or foundation maintaining such a collection. 图书馆
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Frequency: 57
lid
1. A removable or hinged cover for a hollow receptacle or box. 盖子
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lie
1. To be or place oneself at rest in a flat, horizontal, or recumbent position; recline: He lay under a tree to sleep. 谎话; 躺; 位于; 处于某种状态; 存在
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Frequency: 6
life
1. a. The property or quality that distinguishes living organisms from dead organisms and inanimate matter, manifested in functions such as metabolism, growth, reproduction, and response to stimuli or adaptation to the environment originating from within the organism.b. The characteristic state or condition of a living organism. 生命; 生命力; 生活方式; 生涯; 生物
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Frequency: 107
lift
1. a. To direct or carry from a lower to a higher position; raise: lift one's eyes; lifted the suitcase.b. To transport by air: The helicopter lifted the entire team to the meet. 举起; 电梯; 舉; 鼓舞; 升起
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Frequency: 19
light
1. Physics a. Electromagnetic radiation that is visible, perceivable by the normal human eye as colors between red and violet, having frequencies between 400 terahertz and 790 terahertz and wavelengths between 750 nanometers and 380 nanometers. Also called visible light.b. Electromagnetic radiation of any frequency or wavelength. 明亮的; 轻的; 点燃; 照亮; 见解
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Frequency: 54
lightning
1. a. An abrupt, discontinuous natural electric discharge in the atmosphere.b. The visible flash of light accompanying such a discharge. 闪电
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like
1. To find pleasant or attractive; enjoy: Do you like ice cream? I like your style. 喜欢; 如同; 是…样的; 相似的; 相同的
Alternative Greek Root: -ine -oid -oidal
Please See: -ine -oid -oidal
Example word(s) with alternative Greek root: asteroid crystalline
Please See the Dissection of: asteroid crystalline
Example word meaning:
asteroid = star-like or shaped like a star or starfish; the star or celestial bodies found between orbits of Mars and Jupiter
crystalline = made of crystal
Alternative Latin Root: -ine sembl simil simul
Please See: -ine sembl simil simul
Example word(s) with alternative Latin root: assimilate leonine porcine resemble similar simulate simultaneous
Please See the Dissection of: assimilate leonine porcine resemble similar simulate simultaneous
Example word meaning:
assimilate = to change (food) into a form that can be taken up by and made part of the body tissues; to absorb into the body
leonine = of, characteristic of, or like a lion
porcine = of or like pigs or hogs
resemble = to be like or similar to in appearance or nature of something
similar = alike
simulate = imitate; to give the appearance of or effect of another thing
simultaneous = existing or occurring at the same time
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Frequency: 324
likely
1. Possessing or displaying the qualities or characteristics that make something probable: They are likely to become angry with him. See Usage Note at liable. 很可能的; 恰当的
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Frequency: 57
limb
1. One of the larger branches of a tree. 枝干; 树枝; 肢
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lime
1. Any of several evergreen trees or shrubs of the genus Citrus having edible green or greenish-yellow fruit, especially the Mexican lime and the Persian lime. 石灰; 酸橙; 酸橙树; 酸橙色的; 欧椴
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limit
1. The point, edge, or line beyond which something ends, may not go, or is not allowed: the 12-mile fishing limit; the limit of my patience. 限度; 界限; 限制
Alternative Latin Root: fin term termn
Please See: fin term
Example word(s) with alternative Latin root: definition determination extermination final finality finicky finite infinitesimal terminal
Please See the Dissection of: definition determination extermination final finality finicky finite infinitesimal terminal
Example word meaning:
definition = the act of defining or determining; a statement for expressing the essential nature of or the meaning of something
determination = a judicial decision settling and ending a controversy; the resolving of a question by argument or reasoning; the act of deciding definitely and firmly; a firm or fixed intention to achieve a desired end
extermination = the act of getting rid of completely usually by killing off
final = of or coming at the end; last; concluding
finality = the quality or condition of being final, settled, or complete; conclusiveness
finicky = too particular or exacting; overly dainty (delicately pretty or lovely) or fastidious (not easy to please; very critical or discriminating); fussy (worrying about trifles)
finite = having definite or definable limits [a finite number of possibilities]; having a limited nature or existence; completely determinable in theory or in fact by counting, measurement, or by thought
infinitesimal = indefinitely or exceedingly small; minute.
terminal = of, at, or forming the end, extremity, or terminus (boundary or limit) of something; final; occurring at the end of a series; concluding
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Frequency: 8
line
a straight or curved geometric element that is generated by a moving point and that has extension only along the path of the point 行, 线, 航线, 场界, 皱纹, 家族; v. 用做衬里, 排成一行, 顺...排列; vi. 排成一行, 顺...排列, 划线于
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Frequency: 56
lion
1. A large carnivorous feline mammal (Panthera leo) of Africa and northwest India, having a short tawny coat, a tufted tail, and, in the male, a heavy mane around the neck and shoulders. 狮子
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lip
1. Anatomy a. Either of two fleshy structures that surround the opening of the mouth in humans and other mammals.b. In humans, the smooth brownish to reddish border of the lip. 嘴唇; 边缘
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Frequency: 1
liquid
readily flowing; fluid; specifically having its molecules moving freely with respect to each other so as to flow readily, unlike a solid, but because of cohesive forces not expanding indefinitely like a gas 液体的, 液态的; n. 液体
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list
1. A series of names, words, or other items written, printed, or imagined one after the other: a shopping list; a guest list; a list of things to do. 清单; 表; 侧倾; 列出; 把...编列成表
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Frequency: 58
listen
1. To make an effort to hear something: listen to the radio; listen for the bell that ends class. 听; 听从; 留神听某人说话
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Frequency: 16
literature
the production of literary (book) work especially as an occupation; writings in prose or verse; 文学, 文献
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Frequency: 67
litre
Variant of liter. 公升; 升
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little
1. a. Small in size: a little dining room.b. Small in quantity or extent: a little money; a little work on the side. See Synonyms at small. 小的; 少; 毫不; 琐碎的; 稍许
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Frequency: 71
live
1. To be alive; exist. 生活; 活的; 存活; 生存; 实况播送的
Alternative Latin Root: vit viv
Please See: vit viv
Example word(s) with alternative Latin root: revivify vitality
Please See the Dissection of: revivify vitality
Example word meaning:
revivify = to give life again (or a new life) to
vitality = the things or qualities that a living thing has and that distinguish a living thing from a nonliving thing
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Frequency: 35
load
1. a. A weight or mass that is supported: the load on an arch.b. The overall force to which a structure is subjected in supporting a weight or mass or in resisting externally applied forces. 装载; 负荷; 大量; 把弹药装入; 把胶卷装入
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Frequency: 2
loaf
A shaped mass of bread baked in one piece n. （一条）面包；块
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local
relating to a place 地方性的, 当地的, 局部的; [计算机] 局部的
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Frequency: 90
lock
1. A device operated by a key, combination, or keycard and used, as on a door, for holding, closing, or securing. 锁; 锁上; 一束头发; 一绺头发; 头发
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Frequency: 12
lodge
1. a. An often rustic building used as a temporary abode or shelter: a ski lodge.b. A small house on the grounds of an estate or a park, used by a caretaker or gatekeeper.c. An inn. 传达室; 卡住; 寄宿; 嵌入; 把…射进
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lodgings
temporary living quarters 寄宿舍
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log
1. a. A usually large section of a trunk or limb of a fallen or felled tree.b. A long thick section of trimmed, unhewn timber. 原木; 把...记入航海日志; 把…载入记录; 日志
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Frequency: 10
lonely
1. a. Dejected by the awareness of being alone. See Synonyms at alone.b. Producing such dejection: the loneliest night of the week. 孤独的; 寂寞; 人迹稀少的
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Frequency: 1
long
1. a. Extending or traveling a relatively great distance.b. Having relatively great height; tall.c. Having the greater length of two or the greatest length of several: the long edge of the door. 渴望; 长的; 漫长的; 超过一般长度地; 遥远的
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Frequency: 82
look
1. a. To employ one's sight, especially in a given direction or on a given object: looking out the window; looked at the floor.b. To search: We looked all afternoon but could not find it. 看; 看一眼; 看起来; 瞥; 外表
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Frequency: 144
loose
1. Not fastened, restrained, or contained: loose bricks. 宽松的; 散装的; 松散的; 没加束缚的
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Frequency: 2
lord
A man of high rank in a feudal society or in one that retains feudal forms and institutions, especially: a. A king. b. A territorial magnate n. 君王；勋爵；统治者；[大写]上帝
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lose
1. To be unsuccessful in retaining possession of; mislay: He's always losing his car keys. 丢失; 丧失; 失去; 白费; 输
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Frequency: 15
loss
1. The act or an instance of losing: nine losses during the football season. 损失; 丧失; 亏损
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Frequency: 9
lot
1. a lot or lots Informal a. A large extent, amount, or number: is in a lot of trouble; has lots of friends.b. Used adverbially to mean "to a great degree or extent" or "frequently": felt a lot better; ran lots faster; doesn't go out a whole lot; has seen her lots lately.c. A number of associated people or things: placating an angry lot of tenants; kids who were a noisy lot.d. Miscellaneous articles sold as one unit: a lot of stamps sold at an auction.e. An individual of a particular kind or type: That dog is a contented lot. 一批; 一部份; 批; 运气
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Frequency: 82
loud
1. Characterized by high volume and intensity. Used of sound: a loud whistle. 响亮的; 大声的; 太招摇的; 过分花哨的
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Frequency: 4
love
1. A strong feeling of affection and concern toward another person, as that arising from kinship or close friendship. 爱; 喜爱; 喜欢; 爱好; 爱情
Alternative Greek Root: Anphrodite eran eros phil
Please See: phil (exact root)
Example word(s) with alternative Greek root: Anglophile aphrodisiac bibliophile erogenous erotic erythrophil Francophile Germanophile hemophile hemophilia Hispanophile Nipponophile pederast philander philanthropist philanthropy philately philippic Phillips philodendron philology philoprogenitive philosophical philter photophilous Russophile Sinophile Theophilus thermophile xerophilous
Please See the Dissection of: Anglophile bibliophile erythrophil Francophile Germanophile hemophile hemophilia Hispanophile Nipponophile philanthropist philately philippic Phillips philodendron philology philoprogenitive philosophical photophilous Russophile Sinophile Theophilus thermophile xerophilous
Example word meaning:
Anglophile = a person who strongly admires England or its people, culture, customs, influence, etc.
aphrodisiac = Arousing or intensifying sexual desire.
bibliophile = a lover of books
erogenous = 1. Responsive or sensitive to sexual stimulation: erogenous zones.
erotic = Of, relating to, or tending to arouse sexual desire.
erythrophil = a cell or other element that stains easily with red
Francophile = a person who strongly admires French or its people, culture, customs, influence, etc.
Germanophile = a person who strongly admires Germany or its people, culture, customs, influence, etc.
hemophile = a disease where blood can not become thick, so that blood is lost easily
hemophilia = An inherited disease in which the blood does not clot properly, causing excessive bleeding. Hemophilia usually only affects males
Hispanophile = a person who strongly admires Spain or its people, culture, customs, influence, etc.
Nipponophile = a person who strongly admires Japan or its people, culture, customs, influence, etc.
pederast = A man who has sexual relations, especially anal intercourse, with a boy.
philander = 1. To have a sexual affair with someone who is not one's spouse or partner. Used especially of a man.
philanthropist = One who loves mankind, loves his fellow man, a kind rich person helping the poor
philanthropy = 1. The effort or inclination to increase the well-being of humankind, as by charitable aid or donations.
philately = the collection and study of stamps
philippic = a discourse or declamation full of bitter condemnation; (originally speeches relating to Philip)
Phillips = Phillips loving horses. Used as a boy or masculine name
philodendron = any of different types of aroid plants that are cultivated for their showy foliage
philology = the study of literature and of disciplines relevant to the literature and the language used in the literature
philoprogenitive = Loving one's offspring or children in general
philosophical = relating to philosophy (the sciences and liberal arts exclusive of medicine, law, and theology)
philter = 1. A love potion.
photophilous = thriving in light; loving to live in light
Russophile = a person who strongly admires Russia or its people, culture, customs, influence, etc.
Sinophile = a person who strongly admires China or its people, culture, customs, influence, etc.
Theophilus = a name for a man (loved by God)
thermophile = an organism adapted to living at high temperatures, as some bacteria
xerophilous = loving or capable of thriving in a hot, dry climate
Note:
pederast is from eran (love)
Alternative Latin Root: ama ami amor cupido dilig ven
Please See: ama ami amor ven
Example word(s) with alternative Latin root: amateur amatory amenity amiable amicable amity amorist amorous amour aunt cupid enamored paramour predilection venerate venereal venery venial venom
Please See the Dissection of: amateur amenity amiable amicable amity amorous enamored predilection
Example word meaning:
amateur = a person who engages in some art, science, sport, etc. for the please or love of it, rather than for money; a nonprofessional; specifically an athlete who is variously forbidden by rule to profit from athletic activity
amatory = Of, relating to, or expressive of love, especially romantic love: an amatory mood; an amatory embrace.
amenity = the quality of being pleasant or agreeable; the attractiveness and value of real estate or of a residential structure; something that conduces to smoothness or pleasantness of social relationships
amiable = having a pleasant and friendly disposition (one's customary frame of mind or mental tendency); good-natured
amicable = friendly in feeling; showing good will, peaceable
amity = friendly, peaceful relations, as between nations; friendship
amorist = 1. One dedicated to love, especially sexual love.
amorous = full of love or fond of making love
amour = A love affair, especially an illicit one.
aunt = 1. a. The sister of one's father or mother.b. The wife of a sibling of one's mother or father.
cupid = 1. Roman Mythology The god of love; the son of Venus.
enamored = to be filled with love and desire; charmed; captivated; now mainly in the passive voice, used with of [He is much enamored of her]
paramour = A lover, especially a lover of a person who is married to someone else.
predilection = an established preference for something
venerate = To regard with deep respect or reverence. See Synonyms at revere1.
venereal = 1. a. Transmitted by sexual intercourse.b. Of or relating to a sexually transmitted disease.
venery = The indulgence in or pursuit of sexual activity.
venial = 1. Easily excused or forgiven; pardonable: a venial offense.
venom = 1. A poisonous secretion of an animal, such as a snake, spider, or scorpion, usually transmitted to prey or to attackers by a bite or sting.
Note:
aunt is from ama (love)predilection is from dilig
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Frequency: 60
low
1. a. Having little relative height; not high or tall: a low wall.b. Rising only slightly above surrounding surfaces: a low hill.c. Near to the ground or the horizon: The low clouds threaten rain. The sun is low.d. Situated or placed below normal height: a low lighting fixture.e. Situated below the surrounding surfaces: water standing in low spots.f. Of less than usual or average depth; shallow: The river is low.g. Cut to show the wearer's neck and chest; décolleté: a low neckline.h. Close or closer to a reference point: was low in the offensive zone, near the goal.i. Linguistics Produced with part or all of the tongue depressed, as a, pronounced (ä), in father. Used of vowels. 低的; 低音的; 向下地; 哞哞叫; 小的
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Frequency: 34
lower
1. To look angry, sullen, or threatening. See Synonyms at frown. 下级的; 放下; 放低; 降低
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Frequency: 41
loyal
unswerving in allegiance, such as faithful in allegiance to one's lawful sovereign or government 忠诚的, 忠心的
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loyalty
1. The state or quality of being loyal. See Synonyms at fidelity. 忠心; 忠诚
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luck
1. The chance happening of fortunate or adverse events; fortune: They met one day out of pure luck. 运气; 好运
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Frequency: 8
lump
1. An irregularly shaped mass or piece. 块; 把…归并在一起; 方糖; 肿块
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lung
1. Either of two spongy, saclike respiratory organs in air-breathing vertebrates, occupying the chest cavity together with the heart and functioning to provide oxygen to the blood while removing carbon dioxide. 肺
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machine
1. a. A device consisting of fixed and moving parts that modifies mechanical energy and transmits it in a more useful form.b. See simple machine.c. See compound machine. 机动车辆; 机器; 机械; 用机械加工; 用缝纫机缝衣
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Frequency: 21
machinery
1. Machines or machine parts considered as a group. 机械; 机构
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mad
1. Angry; resentful: was mad about the broken vase. See Synonyms at angry. 入迷的; 发怒的; 发疯的; 狂怒的; 疯狂的
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Frequency: 1
magazine
1. A periodical containing a collection of articles, stories, pictures, or other features. 杂志; 弹仓; 弹药; 弹药库
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Frequency: 17
magic
1. a. The art or practice of using charms, spells, or rituals to attempt to produce supernatural effects or control events in nature.b. The charms, spells, and rituals so used. 魔术; 魔法的; 有魔力的; 魅力; 魔力
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magician
1. A sorcerer; a wizard. 魔术师
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mail
1. a. Materials, such as letters and packages, handled in a postal system: The volume of mail increases around the holidays.b. Postal material for a specific person or organization: Could you pick up my mail at the office?c. Material processed for distribution from a post office at a specified time: delivered the morning mail around town. 邮件; 邮寄
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Frequency: 4
main
1. Most important; principal. See Synonyms at chief. 主要的; 干线
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Frequency: 42
make
1. To cause to exist or happen; bring about; create: made problems for us; making a commotion. 制造; 发表; 品牌; 得到; 总计
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Frequency: 262
male
1. a. Of, relating to, or designating the sex that has organs to produce spermatozoa for fertilizing ova.b. Characteristic of or appropriate to this sex in humans and other animals: male hormones; male fashions.c. Consisting of members of this sex: a male choir. 男性; 男性的; 男的; 雄性; 雄性的
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Frequency: 2
man
1. An adult male human. 男人; 男子; 男子汉; 给...配备人员; 老兄
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Frequency: 31
manner
1. A way of doing something or the way in which a thing is done or happens: prepared for the trip in a very organized manner. See Synonyms at method. 举止; 方式; 礼貌
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Frequency: 6
manners
The socially correct way of acting; etiquette 礼貌；规范；风俗
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many
1. Amounting to or consisting of a large indefinite number: many friends. 许多; 许多的
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Frequency: 397
map
1. a. A representation, usually on a plane surface, of a region of the earth or heavens.b. Something that suggests such a representation, as in clarity of representation. 地图; 天体图; 绘制一地区等的地图
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Frequency: 167
march
1. a. To walk steadily and rhythmically forward in step with others.b. To begin to move in such a manner: The troops will march at dawn. 三月; 前进; 行军; 行进; 进行曲
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Frequency: 6
mark
1. A visible trace or impression, such as a line or spot: a spill that left a mark on the rug; a mark next to each purchased item on the list. 作记号; 打分数; 污点; 记号; 钉人防守
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Frequency: 7
market
an open place or a building where buyers and sellers convene for the sale of goods 市场； 集市
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Frequency: 69
marriage
1. a. A legal union between two persons that confers certain privileges and entails certain obligations of each person to the other, formerly restricted in the United States to a union between a woman and a man.b. A similar union of more than two people; a polygamous marriage.c. A union between persons that is recognized by custom or religious tradition as a marriage.d. A common-law marriage.e. The state or relationship of two adults who are married: Their marriage has been a happy one. 婚姻; 婚礼; 密切结合
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Frequency: 27
marry
1. a. To join in marriage: They have been married for 25 years.b. To take as a spouse: She married him two years ago.c. To give in marriage: They married their daughter to a nobleman. 为...证婚; 使女儿或儿子结婚; 嫁娶; 结婚
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Frequency: 1
mass
1. a. Public celebration of the Eucharist in the Roman Catholic Church and some Protestant churches.b. The sacrament of the Eucharist. 大量; 弥撒; 弥撒曲; 片; 群
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master
1. One that has control over another person, a group of persons, or a thing, especially:a. The owner or keeper of an animal: The dog ran toward its master.b. The owner of a slave.c. One who has control over or ownership of something: the master of a large tea plantation.d. An employer.e. The man who serves as the head of a household.f. One who defeats another; a victor: I had to admit that I had met my master and so conceded the game.g. One who acts out the role of the dominating partner in a sadomasochistic relationship. 主人; 精通; 精通的; 船长; 主宰
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Frequency: 11
mat
1. A flat piece of coarse fabric or other material used for wiping one's shoes or feet, or in various other forms as a floor covering. 席子; 垫子
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match
1. a. One that is exactly like another or a counterpart to another: Is there a match for this glove in the drawer? b. One that is like another in one or more specified qualities: He is John's match for bravery. 比赛; 火柴; 与...相配; 使较量; 匹配
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Frequency: 7
material
1. The substance or substances out of which a thing is or can be made. 材料; 物质上的; 物质的; 重要的; 世俗的
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Frequency: 29
matter
1. That which occupies space and has mass; physical substance. 有关系; 物质; 脓; 要紧; 课题
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Frequency: 44
may
1. The fifth month of the year in the Gregorian calendar. See Table at calendar. 五月; 可以...; 可以做; 可能...; 可能做
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Frequency: 336
me
1. also Me. Maine 我
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Frequency: 88
meal
1. The edible whole or coarsely ground grains of a cereal grass. 一餐; 膳食; 谷物粗粉
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Frequency: 3
mean
occupying a middle position; intermediate in space, order, time, kind, or degree; midway between extremes adj. 平均的, 中等的; n. 平均值, 平均数; 中部; adj. 低劣的, 卑贱的; 卑鄙的; 吝啬的; v. 意谓, 想要, 意欲
Alternative Greek Root: meso-
Please See: meso-
Example word(s) with alternative Greek root: mesoderm
Please See the Dissection of: mesoderm
Example word meaning:
mesoderm = the middle layer of an embryo cells, from which skeletal, reproductive, muscular, connective, etc. tissues develop
Alternative Latin Root: medi
Please See: medi
Example word(s) with alternative Latin root: median medieval
Please See the Dissection of: median medieval
Example word meaning:
median = being in the middle or in an intermediate position
medieval = of, relating to, or characteristic of the Middle Ages
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Frequency: 33
meaning
1. a. The denotation, referent, or idea associated with a word or phrase: How many meanings does the word "dog" have?b. Something that is conveyed or intended, especially by language; sense or significance: The writer's meaning was obscured by convoluted prose. 含意; 意义; 有含意的
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Frequency: 26
means
the medium, method, or instrument used to obtain a result or achieve an end 方法；手段
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measure
1. a. A reference standard or sample used for the quantitative comparison of properties: The standard kilogram is maintained as a measure of mass.b. A unit specified by a scale, such as an inch, or by variable conditions, such as a day's march.c. A system of measurement, such as the metric system.d. The dimensions, quantity, or capacity of something as ascertained by comparison with a standard: curtains made to measure; took his measure for the suit jacket.e. A device used for measuring.f. The act of measuring: By measure the picture was four feet tall. 测量; 计量; 计量单位; 适度; 量具
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meat
1. The edible flesh of animals, especially that of mammals as opposed to that of fish or poultry. 肉; 食用肉类
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Frequency: 99
medicine
1. a. The science and art of diagnosing and treating disease or injury and maintaining health.b. The branch of this science encompassing treatment by drugs, diet, exercise, and other nonsurgical means. 内服剂; 内服药; 医学; 药
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Frequency: 26
meet
1. a. To come into the presence of by chance or arrangement: I was surprised to meet an old friend in the park. I met a friend for coffee.b. To come into the company of: I met my colleagues for a meeting.c. To be introduced to; make the acquaintance of: Have you met my wife?d. To come together or confront in opposition: The rival teams meet next week. 遇见; 遭受; 集会; 与...对抗; 与...接触
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Frequency: 15
meeting
1. The act or process or an instance of coming together; an encounter. 会议; 聚会
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Frequency: 6
melt
1. To be changed from a solid to a liquid state especially by the application of heat. 熔化; 融化
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member
1. A distinct part of a whole, especially:a. Linguistics A syntactic unit of a sentence; a clause.b. Logic A proposition of a syllogism.c. Mathematics An element in a set. 成员; 会员
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Frequency: 16
memory
1. The mental faculty of retaining and recalling past experience. 回忆; 记忆; 记忆力; 记性; 追想得起的年限
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Frequency: 11
mend
1. To make repairs or restoration to; fix. 修改; 修补; 修补好的地方; 康复; 治愈
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mention
a brief, often incidental reference or statement; to refer to or speak about briefly or incidentally; specify, as by name 提及, 说起; vt. 说起, 提到
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Frequency: 6
mercy
1. Compassionate treatment, especially of those under one's power; clemency. 侥幸; 宽容; 宽恕; 幸运; 怜悯
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merry
1. Full of cheerfulness, liveliness, and good feelings: merry revelers. 欢乐的; 微醉的
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message
a communication in speech, in writing, or by signals 消息, 信息, 要点; v. 传递信息, 通讯
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Frequency: 16
messenger
one who bears a message or does an errand; as forerunner, a dispatch bearer in government or military service 报信者, 先驱
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metal
1. Any of a category of electropositive elements that usually have a shiny surface, are generally good conductors of heat and electricity, and can be melted or fused, hammered into thin sheets, or drawn into wires. Typical metals form salts with nonmetals, basic oxides with oxygen, and alloys with one another. 金属; 金属的; 合金; 合金的
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Frequency: 23
method
1. A means or manner of procedure, especially a regular and systematic way of accomplishing something: a simple method for making a pie crust; mediation as a method of solving disputes. See Usage Note at methodology. 方法; 条理; 办法
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Frequency: 76
metre
Variant of meter1. 米; 诗的韵律; 公制长度单位
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metric
1. A standard of measurement, especially one that evaluates a complex process or system. 公制的; 米制的
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microscope
1. An optical instrument that uses a lens or a combination of lenses to produce magnified images of small objects, especially of objects too small to be seen by the unaided eye. 显微镜
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middle
1. Equally distant from extremes or limits; central: the middle point on a line. 中间; 中间的; 腰部; 中部
Alternative Greek Root: meso-
Please See: meso-
Example word(s) with alternative Greek root: mesoderm
Please See the Dissection of: mesoderm
Example word meaning:
mesoderm = the middle layer of an embryo cells, from which skeletal, reproductive, muscular, connective, etc. tissues develop
Alternative Latin Root: medi
Please See: medi
Example word(s) with alternative Latin root: median medieval
Please See the Dissection of: median medieval
Example word meaning:
median = being in the middle or in an intermediate position
medieval = of, relating to, or characteristic of the Middle Ages
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Frequency: 26
might
1. Great power or force, as of a nation or army. 也许; 会; 力量; 可能
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Frequency: 116
mile
a distance that is 5280 feet 英里, 大量, 海里, 一英里赛跑
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military
1. Of, relating to, or characteristic of members of the armed forces: a military bearing; military attire. 军事的
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milk
1. A whitish liquid containing proteins, fats, lactose, and various vitamins and minerals that is produced by the mammary glands of all mature female mammals after they have given birth and serves as nourishment for their young. 挤奶; 牛奶; 乳
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Frequency: 8
mill
1. a. A building equipped with machinery for grinding grain into flour or meal.b. A device or mechanism that grinds grain. 磨坊; 磨粉机; 面粉厂; 工厂; 成群地乱转
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mind
1. The faculty of a human or other animal by which it thinks, perceives, feels, remembers, or desires: studying the relation between the brain and the mind. 介意; 头脑; 当心; 智力; 注意
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Frequency: 58
mine
1. a. A hole or tunnel dug into the earth from which ore or minerals are extracted.b. A surface excavation where the topmost or exposed layer of earth is removed for extracting its ore or minerals.c. The site of such a hole, tunnel, or excavation, including its surface buildings and equipment. 我的; 水雷; 矿; 矿山; 矿藏
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Frequency: 2
mineral
1. A naturally occurring, homogeneous inorganic solid substance having a definite chemical composition and characteristic crystalline structure, color, and hardness. 矿物; 含矿物质的
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minister
a person acting for another as agent and carrying out given orders or designs; specifically, a) a person appointed by the head of a government to take charge of some department b) a diplomatic officer sent to a foreign nation 部长, 大臣; vi. 照顾, 给予帮助
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minute
very small or infinitesimal; of small importance 微小的, 不重要的, 详细的; n. 分钟, 一会儿, 会议记录; vt. 记录
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Frequency: 13
mirror
1. A surface capable of reflecting sufficient undiffused light to form an image of an object placed in front of it. Also called looking glass. 镜子; 反映
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Frequency: 2
miss
1. To fail to hit, reach, catch, or otherwise make contact with: He swung at and missed the ball. The winger missed the pass. The ball missed the basket. 小姐; 未击中; 未听到; 未看到; 未见到
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Frequency: 3
mist
1. A mass of fine droplets of water in the atmosphere near or in contact with the earth. 薄雾
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mistake
1. An error or fault resulting from defective judgment, deficient knowledge, or carelessness. 错误; 弄错; 把...错认; 搞错
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Frequency: 5
mix
1. a. To combine or blend into one mass or mixture: Mix the dry ingredients first. b. To create or form by combining ingredients: mix a drink; mix cement. c. To add (an ingredient or element) to another: mix an egg into batter. 混合; 混合配料; 溶合; 平安相处; 搀和
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Frequency: 19
mixture
the act of mixing or the state of being mixed 混合, 混合物
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Frequency: 8
model
1. A small object, usually built to scale, that represents in detail another, often larger object. 模型; 模特; 模范的; 穿戴展示; 设计
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Frequency: 31
modern
1. a. Of or relating to recent times or the present: modern history.b. Characteristic or expressive of recent times or the present; contemporary or up-to-date: a modern lifestyle; a modern way of thinking. 现代的
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modest
having or showing a moderate opinion of one's own value, abilities, achievements, etc.; not vain (worthless) or boastful 谦虚的, 适度的, 端庄的
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moment
a minute (small) portion of time, or a point of time; instant; brief period of time 片刻, 瞬间, 准确时刻, 非常重要的时机, 力矩
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Frequency: 21
momentary
continuing only a moment, having a very short life or fleeting (passing swiftly) 瞬间的, 刹那间的
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Monday
The day of the week that comes after Sunday and before Tuesday. In many countries and according to international standards, Monday is considered the first day of the week. 星期一
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monkey
1. a. Any of various tailed primates of the suborder Anthropoidea, including the macaques, baboons, capuchins, and marmosets, and excluding the apes.b. A nonhuman ape. Not in scientific use. 猴子; 瞎弄; 淘气的小孩
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month
1. A unit of time corresponding approximately to one cycle of the moon's phases, or about 30 days or 4 weeks. 月
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Frequency: 30
moon
1. often Moon The natural satellite of Earth, visible by reflection of sunlight and having a slightly elliptical orbit, approximately 363,100 kilometers (225,600 miles) distant at perigee and 405,700 kilometers (252,100 miles) at apogee. Its mean diameter is 3,475 kilometers (2,159 miles), its mass approximately one eightieth that of Earth, and its average period of revolution around Earth 29 days 12 hours 44 minutes calculated with respect to the sun. 月亮; 卫星
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moral
1. Of or concerned with the judgment of right or wrong of human action and character: moral scrutiny; a moral quandary. 寓意; 道德上的; 有道德的
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more
1. a. Greater in number: a hall with more seats.b. Greater in size, amount, extent, or degree: more land; more support. 更多; 更多的; 更多的数量; 较多的; 附加的
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Frequency: 597
morning
1. The first or early part of the day, lasting from midnight to noon or from sunrise to noon. 早晨
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Frequency: 20
mosque
A building used as a place of Muslim worship. 清真寺
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mosquito
See Miskito. 蚊子
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most
1. a. Greatest in number: won the most votes.b. Greatest in amount, extent, or degree: has the most compassion. 大多数; 最; 最多的; 极; 表示最高级
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Frequency: 378
mother
1. a. A woman who gives birth to a child.b. A woman whose egg unites with a sperm, producing an embryo.c. A woman who adopts a child.d. A woman who raises a child. 母亲; 照管; 女主管人; 对女修道院院长的尊称
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Frequency: 10
motor
one that imparts (gives) motion; a unit that imparts motion n. 发动机, 马达, 汽车; adj. 机动的, 有引擎的, 汽车的; v. （用引擎）驱动
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Frequency: 1
mountain
1. Abbr. Mt. or Mtn. A natural elevation of the earth's surface having considerable mass, generally steep sides, and a height greater than that of a hill. 山
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Frequency: 5
mouse
1. a. Any of numerous small rodents of the families Muridae and Cricetidae, such as the house mouse, characteristically having a pointed snout, small rounded ears, and a long naked or almost hairless tail.b. Any of various similar or related animals, such as the jumping mouse, the vole, or the jerboa. 鼠标; 老鼠; 鼠
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Frequency: 36
mouth
1. a. The body opening through which an animal takes in food.b. The cavity lying at the upper end of the digestive tract, bounded on the outside by the lips and inside by the oropharynx and containing in humans and certain other vertebrates the tongue, gums, and teeth.c. This cavity regarded as the source of sounds and speech.d. The opening to any cavity or canal in an organ or a bodily part. 动嘴唇不出声地说; 口; 喃喃地说; 嘴巴; 进出口
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Frequency: 8
move
1. a. To change in position from one point to another: moved away from the window.b. To follow a specified course: Earth moves around the sun.c. To change posture or position; stir: too scared to move.d. To start off; depart: After waiting for an hour, we decided it was time to move.e. Games To change position on a board in a board game.f. To go from one residence or location to another; relocate: We moved to a new apartment.g. Linguistics To be copied or moved by means of a movement transformation to a new position in syntactic structure. 移动; 行动; 走棋; 转换; 感动
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Frequency: 47
Mr
1. a title used before a man's name or names or before some office that he holds: Mr Jones; Mr President. 先生
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Mrs
a title used before the name or names of a married woman 夫人
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much
1. A large quantity or amount: Much has been written. 许多; 许多的; 非常; 多; 大量
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Frequency: 165
mud
1. Wet, sticky, soft earth, as on the banks of a river. 泥泞; 泥浆
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Frequency: 4
multiply
1. To increase the amount, number, or degree of. See Synonyms at increase. 乘; 增加; 增殖
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murder
1. a. The killing of another person without justification or excuse, especially the crime of killing a person with malice aforethought or with recklessness manifesting extreme indifference to the value of human life.b. An instance of such killing. 谋杀; 凶杀
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muscle
1. A tissue composed of fibers capable of contracting to effect bodily movement. 肌肉
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Frequency: 11
music
1. The art of arranging sounds in time so as to produce a continuous, unified, and evocative composition, as through melody, harmony, rhythm, and timbre. 音乐; 乐谱
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Frequency: 80
musician
One who composes, conducts, or performs music, especially instrumental music. 音乐家; 乐师
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Muslim
1. also Mos·lem (mŏz′ləm, mŏs′-) A believer in or adherent of Islam. 穆斯林; 穆斯林的; 伊斯兰教信徒; 伊斯兰教信徒的
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must
1. To be obliged or required by morality, law, or custom: Citizens must register in order to vote. 必须; 不可少的事物; 应当; 很可能
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Frequency: 108
my
1. Used as a modifier before a noun: my boots; my accomplishments. 我的; 哎呀
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Frequency: 177
mystery
1. One that is not fully understood or that baffles or eludes the understanding; an enigma: How he got in is a mystery. 神秘; 神秘的事物
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nail
1. A slim, pointed piece of metal hammered into material as a fastener. 指甲; 钉住; 钉子
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Frequency: 5
name
1. a. A word or words by which an entity is designated and distinguished from others.b. A word or group of words used to describe or evaluate, often disparagingly: Don't call me names. 名字; 名称; 给...取名; 列举; 名声
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Frequency: 53
narrow
1. Of small or limited width, especially in comparison with length. 狭窄的; 狭隘的; 勉强的; 变窄
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Frequency: 6
nasty
1. a. Disgusting or repellent: a nasty odor rising from the garbage can. See Synonyms at offensive.b. Unpleasantly cold or wet: nasty weather.c. Archaic Dirty; filthy. 严重的; 令人不悦的; 令人作呕的; 凶恶的; 卑鄙的
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Frequency: 4
nation
1. a. A relatively large group of people organized under a single, usually independent government; a country.b. The territory occupied by such a group of people: All across the nation, people are voting their representatives out. 国家; 民族
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Frequency: 23
native
inborn or innate rather than acquired 本国的, 本土的, 出生地的, 天生的; n. 本地人, 土著人
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Frequency: 4
nature
1. a. The material world and its phenomena: scientists analyzing nature.b. The forces and processes that produce and control these phenomena: the balance of nature. 性质; 本性; 种类; 类型; 自然
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Frequency: 57
naval
1. a. Of or relating to a navy.b. Having a navy: a great naval power. 海军的
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navy
1. All of a nation's warships. 海军; 深蓝色
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near
1. To, at, or within a short distance or interval in space or time: moved the table nearer to the wall; as graduation draws near. 近; 靠近; 靠进的; 亲近的; 在...近旁
Alternative Latin Root: ad-
Please See: ad-
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ad- has many variants for easy pronunciation: ad-, ac-, af-, ag-, al-, an-, am-, ap-, ar-, and as-. See also to
Example word(s) with alternative Latin root: adrenal
Example word meaning:
adrenal = 1. At, near, or on the kidneys.
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Frequency: 13
neat
1. a. Orderly and clean; tidy: a neat office; a neat desk.b. Habitually tidy or well-organized: was lucky to have a neat roommate. 整洁的; 整齐的; 灵巧的; 纯的; 利索的
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Frequency: 1
necessary
1. Needed or required: a contract complete with the necessary signatures; conditions necessary to life. See Synonyms at indispensable. 必要的; 必需的
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Frequency: 31
neck
1. Anatomy a. The part of the body joining the head to the shoulders or trunk.b. A narrow or constricted area of a bodily structure, as of a bone, that joins its parts; a cervix.c. The part of a tooth between the crown and root. 脖子; 衣领; 颈; 颈状物; 亲吻
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Frequency: 2
need
1. A condition or situation in which something must be supplied in order for a certain condition to be maintained or a desired state to be achieved: crops in need of water; a child's need for affection. 需要; 困难; 必要; 必需; 贫穷
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Frequency: 193
needle
1. a. A slender, pointed implement used for sewing or surgical suturing, made usually of polished steel and having an eye at one end through which a length of thread is passed and held.b. Any of various similar implements, such as a fine sharp-pointed instrument used in acupuncture or a pointed shaft used in knitting, crocheting, or lace making.c. A sharp-pointed instrument used in engraving. 针; 针叶; 指针; 注射针
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neighbour
Variant of neighbor. 邻居
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neither
1. Not either; not in either case. Used with the correlative conjunction nor: Neither we nor they want it. She neither called nor wrote. I got neither the gift nor the card. 两者都不; 两者都不的; 既不...也不
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Frequency: 6
nerve
1. Any of the cordlike bundles of fibers made up of neurons through which sensory stimuli and motor impulses pass between the brain or other parts of the central nervous system and the eyes, glands, muscles, and other parts of the body. Nerves form a network of pathways for conducting information throughout the body. 神经; 胆量; 鲁莽冒失; 使鼓起勇气; 勇气
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Frequency: 1
nervous
1. a. Of or relating to the nerves or nervous system: nervous tissue.b. Stemming from or affecting the nerves or nervous system: a nervous disorder. 焦虑的; 神经紧张的; 神经质的; 紧张的; 胆怯的
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Frequency: 1
nest
1. a. A structure or shelter made or used by a bird to hold its eggs during incubation and to house its young until fledged.b. A structure or shelter in which other animals, such as reptiles, fish, or insects, deposit their eggs or tend their young.c. A structure or complex built by ants, termites, or other social animals to house a colony.d. A number of insects, birds, or other animals occupying a nest: attacked by a nest of hornets. 巢; 筑巢
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net
1. An openwork fabric made of threads or cords that are woven or knotted together at regular intervals. 网; 网络; 用网捕捞
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Frequency: 10
network
1. An openwork fabric or structure in which cords, threads, or wires cross at regular intervals. 网络; 广播网; 电视网; 网状物
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Frequency: 19
never
1. Not ever; on no occasion; at no time: He had never been there before. You never can be sure. 从未; 决不; 永不
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Frequency: 76
new
1. Having been made or come into being only a short time ago; recent: a new law. 新来的; 新的; 最近; 有别于从前的; 刚刚
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Frequency: 210
news
1. a. Information about recent events or happenings, especially as reported by means of newspapers, websites, radio, television, and other forms of media.b. A presentation of such information, as in a newspaper or on a newscast: watched the evening news. 新闻
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Frequency: 28
newspaper
1. A publication, usually issued daily or weekly, containing current news, editorials, feature articles, and usually advertising. 报纸
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Frequency: 17
next
1. Nearest in space or position; adjacent: the next room. 下一个; 下一个的; 下一次; 下次的; 其次
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Frequency: 64
nice
1. Pleasing and agreeable in nature: had a nice time; a nice person. 美好的; 反语; 好心的; 精确的; 糟透的
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Frequency: 17
night
1. a. The period between sunset and sunrise, especially the hours of darkness.b. This period considered as a unit of time: for two nights running.c. This period considered from its conditions: a rainy night. 夜晚; 夜
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no
1. Used to express refusal, denial, disbelief, emphasis, or disagreement: No, I'm not going. No, you're wrong. 不; 没有; 用以表示否定的回答; 不许; 决非
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noble
well-known, fame, renown, etc., having eminence (high in rank) 高尚的, 宏伟的, 贵族的, 高贵的; n. 贵族
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nobleman
A man of noble rank. 贵族
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nobody
No person; not anyone: Nobody told you to go. 谁也不; 小人物; 无人; 没有人
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Frequency: 7
noise
1. a. Sound or a sound that is loud, unpleasant, unexpected, or undesired.b. Sound or a sound of any kind: The only noise was the wind in the pines. 噪声; 响声; 喧闹声
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none
1. No one; not one; nobody: None dared to do it. 一个也没有; 一点也不; 毫无; 没有任何东西
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nor
A logical operator that consists of a logical OR followed by a logical NOT and returns a true value only if both operands are false. 也不
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north
1. Abbr. Na. The direction along a meridian 90° counterclockwise from east; the direction to the left of sunrise.b. The cardinal point on the mariner's compass located at 0°. 北方; 向北方; 来自北方的; 北方的; 北部的
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northern
1. Situated in, toward, or facing the north. 北方的; 北部的
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nose
1. The part of the human face or the forward part of the head of other vertebrates that contains the nostrils and organs of smell and forms the beginning of the respiratory tract. 嗅觉; 四处查看; 小心翼翼地向前移动; 窥探; 鼻
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not
A logical operator that returns a false value if the operand is true and a true value if the operand is false. 不; 用以表示否定、否认、拒绝、禁止等
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note
1. a. A brief record, especially one written down to aid the memory: took notes on the lecture.b. A comment or explanation, as on a passage in a text: The allusion is explained in the notes at the end of the chapter. 音符; 音调; 便条; 气氛; 注意
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Frequency: 27
nothing
1. No thing; not anything: The box contained nothing. I've heard nothing about it. 无; 零; 没有东西; 没有事情; 一点也不
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Frequency: 35
notice
1. The act of noting or observing; perception or attention: That detail escaped my notice. 注意到; 警告; 通知; 预先通知; 布告
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Frequency: 15
noun
any of a class of words naming or denoting a person, thing, place, action, quality, etc. 名词
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November
the eleventh month of the year, same name as the ninth month of the ancient Roman year, which began with March 十一月
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now
1. At the present time: goods now on sale; the now aging dictator. 现在; 由于; 表示说明、警告、命令等或表示不相信; 马上; 哎！
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Frequency: 104
nowhere
1. Not anywhere. 到处都无; 哪里都不; 无处
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Frequency: 1
number
1. Mathematics a. A member of the set of positive integers; one of a series of symbols of unique meaning in a fixed order that can be derived by counting.b. A member of any of the following sets of mathematical objects: integers, rational numbers, real numbers, and complex numbers. These sets can be derived from the positive integers through various algebraic and analytic constructions. 数字; 数目; 期; 歌; 编号
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Frequency: 97
nurse
1. A person trained to provide medical care for the sick or disabled, especially one who is licensed and works in a hospital or physician's office. 护士; 护理; 照料; 保姆; 保育员
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Frequency: 3
nut
1. a. An indehiscent fruit having a single seed enclosed in a hard shell, such as an acorn or hazelnut.b. The usually edible seed of such a fruit.c. Any of various other usually edible seeds enclosed in a hard covering such as a seed coat or the stone of a drupe, as in a pine nut, peanut, almond, or walnut. 坚果; 螺母; 螺帽
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nylon
1. a. Any of a family of high-strength, resilient synthetic polymers, the molecules of which contain the recurring amide group CONH.b. Cloth or yarn made from one of these synthetic materials. 尼龙; 尼龙的
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o'clock
Of or according to the clock 根据时钟
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obey
to follow and carry out the instructions or orders of 服从, 听从
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object
a material thing that can be seen or perceived 物, 物体, 目标, 宾语; v. 反对
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Frequency: 28
obtain
to get possession of, especially by some effort; procure 获得, 得到; vi. 通用, 流行, 存在
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Frequency: 12
occasion
1. An event or happening, or the time of an event or happening: On several occasions, we saw him riding a motorcycle. 场合; 特定时刻; 特殊事件
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Frequency: 5
ocean
1. The entire body of salt water that covers more than 70 percent of the earth's surface. 海洋; 大洋
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October
the tenth month of the year, containing 31 days 十月
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odd
1. Deviating from what is ordinary, usual, or expected; strange or peculiar: an odd name; odd behavior. See Synonyms at strange. 不成对的; 临时的; 单只的; 单数的; 古怪的
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Frequency: 1
of
1. Old French 关于; 关于...; 关于...的; 因为
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Frequency: 5220
off
1. From a place or position: He walked off in a huff. 离开; 腐烂; 下车; 不想...; 中止
Alternative Greek Root: ap- aph- apo-
Please See: ap- aph- apo-
Example word(s) with alternative Greek root: aphelion aphorism apogee
Please See the Dissection of: aphelion aphorism apogee
Example word meaning:
aphelion = a point in the path that is the farthest from the sun
aphorism = a concise statement of a principle; a terse formulation of a truth or sentiment (an attitude, thought, or judgment promoted by feeling; opinion)
apogee = the point in its orbit around the earth when the moon or an artificial satellite is at its greatest distance from the earth. Compare perigee
Alternative Latin Root: de-
Please See: de-
Example word(s) with alternative Latin root: deflect descend
Please See the Dissection of: descend
Example word meaning:
deflect = To turn aside or cause to turn aside; bend or deviate.
descend = to pass from a higher place or level to a lower one; to originate; derive
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Frequency: 74
offence
Variant of offense. 犯罪; 罪过; 触怒
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offend
to hurt the feelings, sense of dignity, etc, of (a person) vt. 冒犯；犯罪
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offensive
1. a. Causing anger, displeasure, or resentment: an offensive gesture.b. Disagreeable to the senses: an offensive odor. 令人讨厌的; 冒犯的; 无礼的; 进攻; 进攻性的
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offer
To present for acceptance or rejection; proffer vt. 提供；提出；（卖方）出价；贡献
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Frequency: 42
office
1. a. A place in which business, clerical, or professional activities are conducted.b. The administrative personnel, executives, or staff working in such a place: Can your office handle that amount of work? 办公室; 职务; 办事处
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Frequency: 19
officer
1. One who holds an office of authority or trust in an organization, such as a corporation or government. 公务员; 军官; 官员; 船长; 警官
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Frequency: 13
official
1. Of or relating to an office or a post of authority: official duties. 官方的; 职权上的; 公务上的; 官员
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Frequency: 18
often
Many times; frequently. 经常
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Frequency: 187
oil
1. Any of numerous mineral, vegetable, or synthetic substances or animal or vegetable fats that are generally slippery, combustible, viscous, liquid or liquefiable at room temperatures, soluble in various organic solvents such as ether but not in water, and used in a great variety of products, especially lubricants and fuels. 油; 上油; 加油
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Frequency: 42
old
1. a. Having lived or existed for a relatively long time; far advanced in years or life.b. Relatively advanced in age: Pamela is our oldest child. 古老的; 年久的; 年老的; 破旧的
Alternative Latin Root: antiqu sen veter
Please See: sen veter
Note:
sen and veter are exact Latin roots for old
Example word(s) with alternative Latin root: antiquary antiquate inveterate seignior senate senescent seneschal senile senility seniority sir sire veteran
Please See the Dissection of: inveterate senate senescent senility seniority sir sire veteran
Example word meaning:
antiquary = An antiquarian.
antiquate = 1. To make obsolete or old-fashioned.
inveterate = firmly established over a long period; of long standing; deeply rooted
seignior = 1. A man of rank, especially a feudal lord.
senate = a council of elders
senescent = becoming old; being old; growing from maturity to death
seneschal = An official in a medieval noble household in charge of domestic arrangements and the administration of servants; a steward or major-domo.
senile = 1. a. Relating to or having diminished cognitive function, as when memory is impaired, because of old age.b. Being a disease or condition whose cause is primarily advanced age: senile cataracts.
senility = the quality of being senile (of old age); specially the physical and metal infirmity (poor vitality, state of being feeble) of old age
seniority = the state or quality of being senior; precedence (the face, act, or right preceding in time) in birth, rank, etc.
sir = a respectful term of address used to a man
sire = a title of respect used in addressing a king, equivalent to your majesty; father
veteran = an old soldier of long service
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Frequency: 34
on
1. Old Norse 一个接一个; 上映; 上演; 上车
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Frequency: 1087
once
1. One time only: once a day. 一次; 曾经; 一旦
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Frequency: 95
one
1. Being a single entity, unit, object, or living being: I ate one peach. 一; 一个; 一个人; 一个的; 一岁
Alternative Greek Root: haplo mono-
Please See: haplo mono-
Example word(s) with alternative Greek root: haploscope monochrome monologue
Please See the Dissection of: haploscope monochrome monologue
Example word meaning:
haploscope = an instrument that presents separate single views to each eye so that they may be seen as one integrated view
monochrome = of or used with only one single color
monologue = a long speech by one person who monopolizing a conversation
Alternative Latin Root: priv uni-
Please See: uni-
Example word(s) with alternative Latin root: private unique unity
Please See the Dissection of: unique unity
Example word meaning:
private = 1. a. Secluded from the sight, presence, or intrusion of others: a private hideaway.b. Designed or intended for one's exclusive use: a private room.
unique = one and only; single; sole
unity = the state of being one, or united; oneness; singleness
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Frequency: 441
onion
1. a. A bulbous plant (Allium cepa) cultivated worldwide as a vegetable.b. The rounded edible bulb of this plant, composed of fleshy, tight, concentric leaf bases having a pungent odor and taste. 洋葱
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only
1. a. Alone in kind or class; sole: That's the only pen I have.b. Having no siblings: an only child. 仅仅; 唯一的; 唯有; 才; 只
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Frequency: 208
open
1. a. Affording unobstructed entrance and exit; not shut or closed.b. Affording unobstructed passage or view: open waters; the open countryside. 开着的; 打开; 敝开的; 空旷的; 营业
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Frequency: 41
operation
1. The act or process of operating or functioning. 手术; 操作; 运转; 军事行动; 实施
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Frequency: 6
opinion
1. A belief or conclusion held with confidence but not substantiated by positive knowledge or proof: "The world is not run by thought, nor by imagination, but by opinion" (Elizabeth Drew). See Synonyms at view. 判断; 看法; 见解; 评价; 鉴定
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Frequency: 14
opponent
one person who takes an opposite (being against somebody) position; opposite = being against the person 对手, 敌手, 反对者; adj. 敌对的, 反对的
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oppose
to set against; place opposite 反对, 以...对抗, 抗争
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opposite
(of something) set or over against something else that is at the other end or other side 相对的, 相反的, 对面的; prep. 对面
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Frequency: 11
opposition
an act of opposite (being against) or over against; something that opposes (be against) 反对, 敌对, 在野党
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or
1. operating room 或者; 否则
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Frequency: 1487
orange
1. a. Any of several evergreen trees of the genus Citrus of Southeast Asia, widely cultivated in warm regions and having fragrant white flowers and round fruit with a yellowish or reddish rind and a sectioned, pulpy interior, especially the sweet orange and the bitter orange.b. The fruit of any of these trees, having a sweetish, acidic juice. 橙色的; 有橙汁味的; 柑; 桔; 橙
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Frequency: 4
order
put in order; arrange vt.调整, 命令, 定购; n. 顺序, 整齐, 勋章, 阶级, 决议
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Frequency: 51
ordinary
1. Commonly encountered; usual: an ordinary delay at the bridge tolls. See Synonyms at common. 平凡的; 平常的; 普通的
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Frequency: 4
organ
1. Music a. An instrument consisting of a number of pipes that sound tones when supplied with air and a keyboard that operates a mechanism controlling the flow of air to the pipes. Also called pipe organ.b. Any one of various other instruments, such as the electronic organ, that resemble a pipe organ either in mechanism or sound. 器官; 报刊; 机关报; 管风琴; 风琴
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organization
1. a. The act or process of organizing: The organization of the photos did not take long.b. The state or manner of being organized: The organization of the files could be improved.c. A manner of accomplishing something in an orderly or efficient way: Your project was hampered by your lack of organization. 组织
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Frequency: 37
origin
a coming into existence or being, or use; beginning; birth 起源, 由来, 起因, 出身, 血统
Alternative Greek Root: gen
Please See: gen
Example word(s) with alternative Greek root: acrogen genesis pathogenic zymogenic
Please See the Dissection of: acrogen genesis pathogenic zymogenic
Example word meaning:
acrogen = plant having growing unit at tip
genesis = the origin of something
pathogenic = related to the origin of disease
zymogenic = producing or causing fermentation
Alternative Latin Root: gen gend gener nat
Please See: gen gend gener nat
Example word(s) with alternative Latin root: congenital degenerate engender gender generate genital indigenous innate miscegenation native
Please See the Dissection of: congenital degenerate engender gender generate indigenous innate miscegenation native
Example word meaning:
congenital = (of something) existing as such or already existing at birth
degenerate = having sunk to a condition below that which is normal to a type; especially having sunk to a lower and usually corrupt and vicious state
engender = to bring into being; bring about; cause; produce
gender = the fact or condition of being a male or female human being, especially with regard to how this affects or determines a person's social status, goals, self-image, etc.
generate = to produce offspring; beget (be the father of)
genital = 1. Of or relating to biological reproduction.
indigenous = existing, growing, or produced naturally in a region or country; belonging to a place as a native
innate = existing naturally rather than acquired (obtained); that seems to have been in one's body from birth
miscegenation = marriage or sexual relations between a man and woman of different races (such as a white and a black)
native = inborn or innate rather than acquired
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ornament
1. Something that decorates or adorns; an embellishment. 装饰; 装饰品; 装饰物
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other
1. a. Being the remaining one of two or more: the other ear.b. Being the remaining ones of several: His other books are still in storage. 其他的; 另一个; 另一的; 另外的
Alternative Greek Root: allo-
Please See: allo-
Example word(s) with alternative Greek root: allegory allergy allonym allotrope parallax parallel parallelogram
Please See the Dissection of: allergy allonym allotrope parallel parallelogram
Example word meaning:
allegory = 1. a. The representation of abstract ideas or principles by characters, figures, or events in narrative, dramatic, or pictorial form.b. A story, picture, or play employing such representation. John Bunyan's Pilgrim's Progress and Herman Melville's Moby-Dick are allegories.
allergy = a hypersensitivity to a specific substance, the same substance in same amounts is harmless to other people
allonym = the other name used by a writer
allotrope = a form that is characteristic of allotropy(a substance (like C carbon) that exists in other form)
parallax = A change in the apparent position of an object relative to more distant objects, caused by a change in the observer's line of sight toward the object.
parallel = things happening in different places or time; of line or planes etc., extending in the same direction, and at the same distance apart at every point
parallelogram = a plane figure having four sides with opposite sides parallel and equal
Alternative Latin Root: ali alter
Please See: ali alter
Example word(s) with alternative Latin root: alias alibi alien alter altercation alternate alternation alternative altruism subaltern
Please See the Dissection of: alias alibi alien altercation alternate alternation alternative altruism subaltern
Example word meaning:
alias = otherwise called; otherwise known as
alibi = the plea of having been at the time of the commission (execution) of an act elsewhere than at the place of commission; also, the fact or state of having been elsewhere at the time
alien = belonging or relating to another person, place, or thing; strange
alter = 1. To change or make different; modify: altered my will.
altercation = a noisy heated angry dispute; noisy controversy
alternate = occurring or succeeding by turns; every other [he works on alternate days]
alternation = the act or process of alternating (doing or performing by turns or in succession) or causing to alternate; succession
alternative = providing or being a choice between two or among more than two things
altruism = unselfish regard for or devotion to the welfare of others; behavior by an animal that is not beneficial to or may be harmful to itself but that benefits others of its species
subaltern = particular with reference to a related universal proposition; subordinate
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Frequency: 369
otherwise
1. In another way; differently: She thought otherwise. 否则; 作为选择; 其它方面; 另外
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Frequency: 14
ought
1. Used to indicate obligation or duty: You ought to work harder than that. 应该; 应该做; 指道义上有责任; 表示可能性、期望
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Frequency: 4
our
Used as a modifier before a noun: our accomplishments; our hometown. 我们的
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Frequency: 213
out
1. In a direction away from the inside: went out to hail a taxi. 在外; 外出; 外面的; 大声地; 显露
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Frequency: 294
outdoor
Located in, done in, or suited to the open air: badminton and other outdoor games. 室外的; 户外的
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outdoors
1. The open air. 在户外
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outer
1. Located on the outside; external. 外面的; 远离中心的
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outside
1. The part or parts that face out; the outer surface. 在...外; 外面; 外面的; 非常小的; 在外面
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Frequency: 26
over
1. In or at a position above or higher than: a sign over the door; a hawk gliding over the hills. 在...之上; 在...期间; 在...的另一边; 在...顶上; 在数量上高于
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Frequency: 170
overflow
1. To flow or run over the top, brim, or banks: The river overflowed and flooded surrounding neighborhoods. 充满; 溢出; 溢流; 溢流管
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owe
1. To be indebted to the amount of: He owes me five dollars. 欠; 欠债
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Frequency: 5
owing
Still to be paid; due. 未付的
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own
1. a. To have or possess as property: owns a chain of restaurants.b. To have control over: For a time, enemy planes owned the skies. 拥有; 自己的; 承认
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Frequency: 130
ox
1. An adult castrated bull of the genus Bos, especially B. taurus, used chiefly as a draft animal. 公牛; 牛
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oxygen
A nonmetallic element constituting 21 percent of the atmosphere by volume that occurs as a diatomic gas, O2, and in many compounds such as water and silica, and in iron ore. It combines with most elements, is essential for plant and animal respiration, and is required for nearly all combustion. Ozone, O3, is an allotrope of this element. Atomic number 8; atomic weight 15.9994; melting point -218.79°C; boiling point -182.9°C; gas density at 0°C 1.429 grams per liter; valence 2. See Periodic Table. 氧; 氧气
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pack
1. a. A collection of items tied up or wrapped; a bundle.b. A container made to be carried on the body of a person or animal. 包; 包装; 包裹; 小包; 小盒
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Frequency: 12
packet
1. A small pouch, often consisting of two plastic or foil sheets sealed at the edges, used to distribute single portions of products in the form of liquids, powders, or small pieces: a ketchup packet. 小包; 小包裹
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page
1. a. A side of a sheet of paper, as in a book or newspaper: tore a page from the book.b. The writing or printing on one side of a page.c. The type set for printing one side of a page. 页; 僮仆; 在人群中唤名找人; 广播找; 旅馆侍者
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Frequency: 46
pain
1. a. An unpleasant feeling occurring as a result of injury or disease, usually localized in some part of the body: felt pains in his chest.b. Bodily suffering characterized by such feelings: drugs to treat pain. 使痛苦; 疼痛; 痛
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Frequency: 7
See also: ache
paint
1. a. A liquid mixture, usually of a solid pigment in a liquid vehicle, used as a decorative or protective coating.b. The thin dry film formed by such a mixture when applied to a surface.c. The solid pigment before it is mixed with a vehicle. 油漆; 画; 绘画; 颜料; 涂料
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Frequency: 23
pair
1. Two corresponding persons or items, similar in form or function and matched or associated: a pair of shoes. 一对; 成对; 由两部分组成的单件物品; 配对; 一双
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Frequency: 14
palace
1. The official residence of a royal personage or other high dignitary. 宫殿
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pale
1. A stake or pointed stick; a picket. 苍白的; 变淡; 变苍白; 失色; 淡的
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pan
1. A shallow, wide, open container, usually of metal and without a lid, used for holding liquids, cooking, and other domestic purposes. 平底锅; 摇摄; 盘状的器皿; 移动镜头拍全景
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paper
1. A material made of cellulose pulp, derived mainly from wood, rags, and certain grasses, processed into flexible sheets or rolls by deposit from an aqueous suspension, and used chiefly for writing, printing, drawing, wrapping, and covering walls. 纸; 考卷; 证件; 身份证; 一张纸
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Frequency: 32
parallel
things happening in different places or time; of line or planes etc., extending in the same direction, and at the same distance apart at every point 平行的, 相同的, 类似的, 并联的; adv. 平行地; n. 平行线(面), 相似物, 对比; vt. 相比, 相应, 与...平行
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parcel
1. Something wrapped up or packaged; a package. 小包; 包裹
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parent
1. a. A female person whose egg unites with a sperm or a male person whose sperm unites with an egg, resulting in the conception of a child or the birth of a child.b. A female person who is pregnant with or gives birth to a child except when someone else has legal rights to the child.c. A person who adopts a child.d. A person who raises a child. 养父或养母; 母; 父; 父亲或母亲
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Frequency: 4
park
1. An area of land set aside for public use, as:a. A piece of land with few or no buildings within or adjoining a town, maintained for recreational and ornamental purposes.b. A landscaped city square.c. A large tract of rural land kept in its natural state and usually reserved for the enjoyment and recreation of visitors. 公园; 庄园; 停放; 停泊车辆
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Frequency: 12
parliament
1. A representative body having supreme legislative powers within a state or multinational organization. 国会; 议会
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part
1. A portion, division, piece, or segment of a whole. 一部分; 作用; 分开; 台词; 声部
Alternative Greek Root: -mer
Please See: -mer
Example word(s) with alternative Greek root: isomer monomer polymer trimerous
Please See the Dissection of: isomer monomer polymer trimerous
Example word meaning:
isomer = two chemical compounds having the same constituent elements and numbers but differing in physical or chemical properties because of the differences in the structure of molecules
monomer = a molecule (which is simple) that can form polymers by combining with another one
polymer = a substance consisting of giant molecules formed from polymerization (chaining single molecules into giant molecule with different properties from the single ones)
trimerous = having the parts in sets of three; 3-merous
Alternative Latin Root: part parti- port
Please See: part parti- port
Example word(s) with alternative Latin root: apart apartment apportion bipartite counterpart depart department departure impart parse partial participating participle particle partisan partition proportion
Please See the Dissection of: apartment apportion bipartite counterpart department departure impart parse partial participating participle particle partisan partition proportion
Example word meaning:
apart = 1. a. At a distance in place, position, or time: railings spaced two feet apart; born three years apart.b. Away from another or others: grew apart over the years; decided to live apart.
apartment = a room or suite of rooms to live in; especially one suite in an apartment house
apportion = to divide and distribute in shares according to a plan
bipartite = being in two parts; having a correspondent part for each of two parties; shared by two
counterpart = a person or thing that corresponds to or closely resembles another, as in form or function
depart = 1. To go away; leave: I depart for the islands at noon.
department = a separate part, division, or branch, as of a government, business, or school
departure = the act of departing
impart = to give, convey, or grant from or as if from a store
parse = to separate a sentence into its parts, explaining the grammatical form and function of each of the parts and their interrelation
partial = favoring one person, faction, or group, etc. more than another person, faction, or group, etc.; biased; prejudiced; not complete
participating = taking part
participle = a verbal form having some characteristics and functions of both verb and adjective: in English, the present participle ends in -ing and the past participle most commonly ends in -ed
particle = an extremely small piece; tiny fragment
partisan = a person who takes the part of or strongly supports one side, party, or person; often, specifically an unreasoning, emotional adherent
partition = a parting or being parted; division into parts; separation; apportionment
proportion = the comparative relation between parts, things, or elements with respect to size, amount, degree, etc.; ratio
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Frequency: 96
participle
a verbal form having some characteristics and functions of both verb and adjective: in English, the present participle ends in -ing and the past participle most commonly ends in -ed 分词
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particular
1. Of, belonging to, or associated with a specific person, group, thing, or category; not general or universal: She did not have a particular café in mind for their get-together. 特别的; 特殊的; 苛刻的
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Frequency: 58
partner
1. One that is united or associated with another or others in an activity or a sphere of common interest, especially:a. A member of a business partnership.b. A spouse.c. A domestic partner.d. A lover.e. Either of two persons dancing together.f. One of a pair or team in a sport or game, such as tennis or bridge. 合伙人; 合作者; 组成一对; 舞伴; 做...的搭档
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Frequency: 6
party
1. A social gathering especially for pleasure or amusement: a birthday party. 一组; 党派; 开庆祝宴会; 社交会; 组
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Frequency: 10
pass
To move on or ahead; proceed 通过
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Frequency: 11
passage
1. The act or process of passing, especially:a. Movement from one place to another: the passage of water through a sieve.b. The process of elapsing: the passage of time. 通道; 一节; 文章或乐曲的一段落; 段落; 经过
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Frequency: 1
passenger
1. A person who travels in a conveyance, such as a car or train, without participating in its operation. 乘客; 旅客
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Frequency: 1
past
1. No longer current; gone by; over: His youth is past. 过去的; 越过; 过; 过去; 过去式
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Frequency: 60
paste
1. A soft, smooth, thick mixture or material, as:a. A smooth viscous mixture, as of flour and water or of starch and water, that is used as an adhesive for joining light materials, such as paper and cloth.b. The moist clay or clay mixture used in making porcelain or pottery. Also called pâte.c. A smooth dough of water, flour, and butter or other shortening, used in making pastry.d. A food that has been pounded until it is reduced to a smooth creamy mass: anchovy paste.e. A sweet doughy candy or confection: rolled apricot paste. 浆糊; 粘贴; 糊; 糊状食品; 面团
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pastry
1. Dough or paste consisting primarily of shortening or another fatty substance mixed with flour and water, often baked and used as a crust for sweet foods such as pies and tarts. 做馅饼的面团; 糕点; 馅饼皮
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path
1. A trodden track or way. 小径; 小路; 道路
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Frequency: 9
patient
1. Bearing or enduring pain, difficulty, provocation, or annoyance with calmness. 病人; 耐心的; 有耐心的
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Frequency: 5
pattern
a person or thing considered worthy of imitation or copying 式样, 典范, 图案; v. 以图案装饰; 仿造, 模仿
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Frequency: 4
pause
1. To cease or suspend an action temporarily: She paused in her piano exercises to listen for the baby. 暂停; 中止; 停顿; 延长符号
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Frequency: 5
pay
1. To give money to in return for goods or services rendered: pay the cashier. 薪水; 付清; 付钱; 受到惩罚; 对...有益
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Frequency: 47
peace
1. The absence of war or other hostilities. 和平; 安宁
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Frequency: 8
peculiar
of only one person, thing, group, country, etc.; distinctive; exclusive 特殊的, 独特的, 奇怪的, 古怪的; n. 特权
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pen
[Historical] a heavy quill (large feather) or feather trimmed to a split point, used for writing with ink; any devices used in writing or drawing with ink 笔; 钢笔
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Frequency: 1
pence
A plural of penny1. 便士
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pencil
1. A narrow, generally cylindrical implement for writing, drawing, or marking, consisting of a thin rod of graphite, colored wax, or similar substance encased in wood or held in a mechanical holder. 铅笔; 用铅笔写或画
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penny
1. In the United States and Canada, the coin that is worth one cent. 便士; 硬币; 英国辅币单位; 一便士的价值
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people
1. a. Humans considered as a group or in indefinite numbers. Often treated as a plural of person, alone and in compounds: People were dancing in the street. I met all sorts of people. This book is not intended for laypeople.b. The mass of ordinary persons; the populace. Used with the: "those who fear and distrust the people, and wish to draw all powers from them into the hands of the higher classes" (Thomas Jefferson). 人们; 民族; 人
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Frequency: 372
pepper
1. a. A perennial climbing vine (Piper nigrum) native to India, widely cultivated for its long slender spikes of small fruit.b. A pungent black or white spice produced from the dried fruit of this plant, used as a condiment. 胡椒粉; 辣椒; 辣椒植物; 加胡椒粉; 投掷
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per
1. To, for, or by each; for every: Gasoline once cost 40 cents per gallon. 每; 每一; 每个
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perfect
complete in all respects; without defect or omission; flawless 完美的, 全然的, 理想的, 熟练的, 正确的; vt. 使完美, 使熟练; n. 完成式
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Frequency: 18
perform
1. To begin and carry through to completion; do: The surgeon performed the operation. 执行; 演出; 履行
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Frequency: 27
perhaps
Maybe; possibly. 也许; 或许
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period
the interval between some happenings 学时, 课时; 一段时间, 时期, 周期; 句号
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Frequency: 35
permission
the act of permitting (formally or expressly consent (allow) to; authorize) 同意, 许可, 允许
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Frequency: 5
permit
to consent to formally or expressly; authorize; to make something possible 许可证, 执照; v. 允许, 许可
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Frequency: 3
person
1. A living human. Often used in combination: chairperson; salesperson. See Usage Note at chairman. 人; 身体
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Frequency: 80
personal
1. Of or relating to a particular person; private: "Like their personal lives, women's history is fragmented, interrupted" (Elizabeth Janeway). 私人的; 个人的; 亲自的; 容貌
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Frequency: 53
persuade
To cause (someone) to accept a point of view or to undertake a course of action by means of argument, reasoning, or entreaty: "to make children fit to live in a society by persuading them to learn and accept its codes" (Alan W. Watts). See Usage Note at convince. 使某人相信; 劝说; 说服
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Frequency: 1
pet
1. An animal kept for enjoyment or companionship. 宠物; 抚摸; 摩挲; 爱抚; 宝贝
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petrol
Gasoline. 汽油
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photograph
an images produced by radiating energy and light on a sensitive surface 相片; vi. 照相, 摄影; vt. 给...照相
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photography
1. The art or process of producing images of objects on photosensitive surfaces. 摄影; 摄影艺术; 照相术
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phrase
1. A sequence of words that have meaning, especially when forming part of a sentence. 短语; 词组; 惯用语; 措词; 用话表示
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Frequency: 5
piano
A musical instrument with a manual keyboard actuating hammers that strike wire strings, producing sounds that may be softened or sustained by means of pedals. 钢琴
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Frequency: 2
pick
1. To select from a group: The best swimmer was picked. 挑选; 精华; 采摘; 镐; 选择
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Frequency: 20
picture
1. A visual representation or image painted, drawn, photographed, or otherwise rendered on a flat surface. 典型; 图画; 影片; 想象; 照片
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Frequency: 42
piece
1. A thing considered as a unit or an element of a larger thing, quantity, or class; a portion: a piece of string. 块; 棋子; 篇; 部分; 钱币
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Frequency: 50
pig
1. a. Any of various mammals of the family Suidae, having short legs, hooves with two weight-bearing toes, bristly hair, and a cartilaginous snout used for digging, including the domesticated hog (Sus scrofa subsp. domestica syn. S. domesticus) and wild species such as the bushpig.b. A domesticated hog, especially when weighing less than 54 kilograms (120 pounds).c. The edible parts of one of these mammals. 猪; 泛指贪吃、肮脏的人
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pile
a collection of objects laid on top of one another or of other material stacked vertically; heap; mound n. 堆；大量；绒面；桩
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pillar
1. a. A slender, freestanding, vertical support; a column.b. Such a structure or one similar to it used for decoration. 柱子
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pilot
1. One who operates or is licensed to operate an aircraft in flight. 试验性的; 领航; 领航员; 飞机驾驶员; 飞行员
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pin
1. a. A short, straight, stiff piece of wire with a blunt head and a sharp point, used especially for fastening.b. Something, such as a safety pin, that resembles such a piece of wire in shape or use.c. A whit; a jot: didn't care a pin about the matter. 别住; 压住; 大头针; 密码; 止住
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Frequency: 4
pink
1. Any of a group of colors reddish in hue, of medium to high lightness, and of low to moderate saturation. 粉红色; 粉红色的; 脸色健康; 脸色健康的; 桃红色
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pipe
1. a. A hollow cylinder or tube used to conduct a liquid, gas, or finely divided solid.b. A section or piece of such a tube. 管子; 管道输送; 尖声高叫; 烟斗; 用管乐器吹奏
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Frequency: 8
pity
1. Sympathy and sorrow aroused by the misfortune or suffering of another. 怜悯; 憾事; 可怜
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place
1. a. An area with definite or indefinite boundaries; a portion of space.b. Room or space, especially adequate space: There is place for everyone at the back of the room. 位置; 地方; 放置; 文章的段落; 职位
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Frequency: 98
plain
1. Free from obstructions; open; clear: in plain view. 平原; 平常的; 平纹布; 明显的; 明白的
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plan
1. An orderly or step-by-step conception or proposal for accomplishing an objective: a plan for improving math instruction. 计划; 设计; 部署; 平面图; 打算
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Frequency: 35
plane
1. Mathematics A surface containing all the straight lines that connect any two points on it. 刨子; 平面; 水平; 阔叶树属; 飞机
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Frequency: 3
plant
1. Botany a. Any of various photosynthetic, eukaryotic, multicellular organisms of the kingdom Plantae characteristically containing chloroplasts, having cell walls made of cellulose, producing embryos, and lacking the power of locomotion. Plants include trees, bushes, herbs, ferns, mosses, and certain green algae.b. A plant having no permanent woody stem; an herb.c. Any of various fungi, algae, or protists that resemble plants and were formerly classified in the plant kingdom. Not in scientific use. 植物; 种植; 工厂; 栽培; 栽赃于某人
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Frequency: 16
plastic
formative, creative; capable of being molded, shaped, or modeled 塑料的, 可塑的, 体态好的; n. 塑料, (外科)整形的, 信用卡
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Frequency: 16
plate
1. A smooth, flat, relatively thin, rigid body of uniform thickness. 盘子; 金银餐具; 门牌; 假牙托; 感光板
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Frequency: 2
play
1. To occupy oneself in an activity for amusement or recreation: children playing with toys. 演奏; 玩; 玩弄; 进行比赛; 闪动
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Frequency: 75
pleasant
1. Giving or affording pleasure or enjoyment; agreeable: a pleasant scene; pleasant sensations. 令人愉快的; 愉快的
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Frequency: 2
please
1. To give enjoyment, pleasure, or satisfaction to; make glad or contented. 使满意; 请; 选择
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Frequency: 8
pleasure
1. The state or feeling of being pleased or gratified. 愉快
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Frequency: 7
plenty
1. A full or completely adequate amount or supply: plenty of time. 丰富; 大量; 足够的
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Frequency: 12
plural
1. Relating to or composed of more than one member, set, or kind: the plural meanings of a text; a plural society. 复数; 复数形式; 复数形式的
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pocket
1. A small baglike attachment forming part of a garment and used to carry small articles, as a flat pouch sewn inside a pair of pants or a piece of material sewn on its sides and bottom to the outside of a shirt. 衣袋; 金钱; 零用钱; 孤立的小块地区; 弹子球台四角的球袋
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poem
1. A verbal composition designed to convey experiences, ideas, or emotions in a vivid and imaginative way, characterized by the use of language chosen for its sound and suggestive power and by the use of literary techniques such as meter, metaphor, and rhyme. 诗
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Frequency: 3
poet
1. A writer of poems. 诗人
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Frequency: 1
poetry
1. The act or practice of composing poems. 作诗; 诗; 诗篇
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Frequency: 4
point
1. A sharp or tapered end: the point of a knife; the point of the antenna. 点; 指向; 插座; 特定时刻; 特点
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Frequency: 74
pointed
1. Having an end coming to a point. 尖的
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poison
1. A substance that causes injury, illness, or death, especially by chemical means. 毒药; 放毒; 放毒于...之中; 毒杀
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pole
1. A native or inhabitant of Poland. 杆; 极点; 柱; 波兰人; 电极
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police
the department of a government that is primarily concerned with the maintenance of the general public order, safety, health, and enforcement of laws 警察, 警方; vt. 管辖, 维持治安
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Frequency: 4
policeman
a member of a police force 警察
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polish
1. To make smooth and shiny by rubbing or chemical action. 擦亮; 磨光; 擦光剂; 改善; 波兰人
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polite
1. Marked by or showing consideration for others and observance of accepted social usage. 有礼貌的
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political
of, relating to, or dealing with the structure or affairs of government, politics, or the state adj. 政治的；政治上的；政党的；人事的；争权夺利的
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Frequency: 34
politician
a person experienced in the art or science of government 政治家, 政客
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politics
the science and art of political government 政治, 政策, 政治活动, 政见
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Frequency: 21
pool
1. A small body of still water. 水塘; 泊; 渊深处; 游泳池; 潭
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Frequency: 4
poor
1. a. Having insufficient wealth to meet the necessities or comforts of life or to live in a manner considered acceptable in a society.b. Relating to or characterized by poverty: the poor side of town. 不好的; 劣质的; 可怜的; 穷的; 贫穷的
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Frequency: 20
popular
1. Widely liked or appreciated: a popular resort. 受欢迎的; 大众的; 广受欢迎的; 普及的; 通俗的
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Frequency: 81
popularity
The quality or state of being popular, especially the state of being widely admired, accepted, or sought after. 受欢迎; 名望; 声望; 通俗性
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population
1. a. All of the people inhabiting a specified area.b. The total number of such people. 人口; 居民
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Frequency: 19
port
a harbor; a gate; an entrance 港口, 舱门, 码头, 机场; n. （船, 飞机的）左舷; n. [计算机] 端口
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position
1. A place or location. 位置; 职位; 见解; 观点; 姿势
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Frequency: 25
possess
to have and hold as property; own 持有, 支配
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Frequency: 4
possessions
things that someone owns 财物
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possibility
1. The fact or state of being possible: investigating the possibility of life on other planets. 可能性
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Frequency: 4
possible
1. Capable of happening, existing, or being true without contradicting proven facts, laws, or circumstances: Is it possible to move faster than the speed of light? 可能的; 令人满意的; 可以接受的
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Frequency: 59
post
1. A long piece of wood or other material set upright into the ground to serve as a marker or support. 职位; 邮寄; 邮政; 驻地; 营区
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Frequency: 18
postage
1. The charge for mailing an item. 邮资
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pot
1. Any of various usually domestic containers made of pottery, metal, or glass, as:a. A round, fairly deep cooking vessel with a handle and often a lid.b. A short round container for storing or serving food: a jam pot; a mustard pot.c. A coffeepot.d. A teapot. 壶; 把...栽在花盆里; 罐
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Frequency: 20
potato
1. a. A perennial plant (Solanum tuberosum) in the nightshade family that was first cultivated in South America and is widely grown for its starchy edible tubers.b. A tuber of this plant. 马铃薯; 土豆
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Frequency: 2
pound
a unit of weight 磅, 英镑, 宠物收留所, 拘留所; vt. 连续猛击, 捣碎, 敲打,; vi. 跳动, 大声播放
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Frequency: 4
pour
1. a. To cause (a liquid or granular solid) to stream or flow, as from a container: poured tea from the pot into the cup.b. To pour a liquid or particles into (a container): poured a glass of milk.c. To empty (a container) of a liquid or granular solid: poured a bucket of sand on the ground. 倒; 倾泻; 流; 涌入; 灌注
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Frequency: 1
powder
1. A substance consisting of ground, pulverized, or otherwise finely dispersed solid particles. 化装品; 在...搽粉; 春粉; 炸药; 粉
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power
1. a. The ability or capacity to act or do something effectively: Is it in your power to undo this injustice?b. often powers A specific capacity, faculty, or aptitude: her powers of concentration. 乘方; 力; 力量; 功率; 动力
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Frequency: 62
practical
1. Of, relating to, governed by, or acquired through practice or action, rather than theory or speculation: gained practical experience of sailing as a deck hand. 实际的; 有实践经验的; 有用的; 实用的
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Frequency: 10
practice
1. To do or perform habitually or customarily; make a habit of: practices courtesy in social situations. 实践; 练习; 开业; 惯例; 业务
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Frequency: 51
practise
Variant of practice. 练习; 养成...的习惯; 实习; 惯做; 操持
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praise
to commend (to mention as worthy of attention) the worth of; express approval or admiration of 赞美, 称赞, 崇拜; vt. 称赞, 归荣誉于, 赞美; vi. 赞美
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pray
1. To use prayer to request (that something may happen): The congregation prayed that the drought would end soon. The child prayed to be more considerate of others. 祈祷; 恳求
Alternative Latin Root: ora preca
Please See: ora preca
Example word(s) with alternative Latin root: imprecation oratory precarious
Please See the Dissection of: imprecation oratory precarious
Example word meaning:
imprecation = the act of imprecating (praying for or invoking) evil, etc. on someone; a curse
oratory = a place for prayer
precarious = dependent upon chance; risky; dependent upon the will or favor of another person
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Frequency: 1
prayer
1. a. A reverent petition made to God, a god, or another object of worship.b. The act of making a reverent petition to God, a god, or another object of worship: belief in the power of prayer. 祈祷
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precious
of great price or value; costly 宝贵的, 珍贵的, 矫揉造作的; adv. 极其地
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preparation
1. The act or process of preparing. 准备; 预备的东西
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Frequency: 9
prepare
1. To make ready beforehand for a specific purpose, as for an event or occasion: The teacher prepared the students for the exams. 准备
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Frequency: 22
presence
1. The state or fact of being present; current existence or occurrence: a student's presence in class; the presence of toxins in the blood. 出席; 到场; 风度; 风采
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Frequency: 3
present
being or existing at the specified or understood place; existing 礼物, 现在; adj. 当面的, 出席的, 现在的; v. 赠送, 提出, 呈现
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Frequency: 30
preserver
one who protects or keeps in good condition 保存人；保护者
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president
1. One appointed or elected to preside over an organized body of people, such as an assembly or meeting. 总统; 总裁; 校长; 社长; 会长
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Frequency: 19
press
1. a. To exert steady weight or force against: an indentation where the rock pressed the ground.b. To move by applying pressure: press a piano key; press one's face into a pillow.c. To squeeze or clasp in fondness or concern: pressed her hand before leaving. 催促; 印刷机; 压; 压平; 压榨
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Frequency: 14
pretend
1. To give a false appearance of; feign: "You had to pretend conformity while privately pursuing high and dangerous nonconformism" (Anthony Burgess). 假装; 使信以为真
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Frequency: 1
pretty
Pleasing or attractive in a graceful or delicate way adj. 漂亮的；秀丽的；好看的
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Frequency: 20
prevent
1. To keep from happening; avert: took steps to prevent the strike. 防止; 阻止; 预防
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Frequency: 17
price
1. The amount as of money or goods, asked for or given in exchange for something else. 价格; 给...标价; 问...的价格; 代价
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Frequency: 60
prick
1. a. The act of piercing or pricking.b. The sensation of being pierced or pricked. 刺; 刺孔; 刺痛; 扎穿; 阳具
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prickle
1. a. A small hard pointed outgrowth of the epidermis of a plant, in contrast to a modified plant organ such as a spine or thorn.b. A spine, thorn, or other small sharp structure. 动植物的皮刺; 针刺般的感觉
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prickly
1. Having prickles. 刺痛的; 多刺的
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pride
1. A sense of one's own proper dignity or value; self-respect. 骄傲; 群; 自尊; 自尊心; 自豪
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Frequency: 1
priest
1. In many Christian churches, a member of the second grade of clergy ranking below a bishop but above a deacon and having authority to administer the sacraments. 牧师; 神父; 祭司; 教士
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Frequency: 1
prince
king, monarch (a ruler reigns over a kingdom) 王子, 亲王, 佼佼者
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principle
a standard or rule of personal conduct n. 原理；原则；主义；信念
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Frequency: 10
print
a mark made in or on a surface by pressing or hitting with an object; impression; imprint 版, 印刷物, 印迹; v. 印刷, 出版, 打印; adj. 印刷的
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Frequency: 10
prison
1. A place for the confinement and punishment of persons convicted of crimes, especially felonies. 监狱
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private
1. a. Secluded from the sight, presence, or intrusion of others: a private hideaway.b. Designed or intended for one's exclusive use: a private room. 士兵; 平民的; 无官职的; 私人的; 私密的
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Frequency: 19
prize
Something offered or won as an award for superiority or victory, as in a contest or competition. n. 奖品；奖金；奖赏
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Frequency: 1
probability
the state or quality of being probable; likelihood 可能性, 或然率, 机率
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probable
likely to occur or be; that can reasonably but not certainly be expected 很可能的, 大概的; n. 很可能的事
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procession
a group of individuals moving along in an orderly often ceremonial way as in a parade 队伍, 行列; v. 列队行进
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produce
1. To bring forth; yield: a plant that produces pink flowers. 生产; 产; 产品; 农产品; 出产
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Frequency: 31
product
something produced (brought forth; born, or yielded) 产品, 成果, 乘积
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Frequency: 56
production
the act of giving birth to or producing 生产, 产品, 产量, 作品, 成果
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profession
1. a. An occupation or career: "One of the highest compliments a child can pay a parent is to choose his or her profession" (Joan Nathan).b. An occupation, such as law, medicine, or engineering, that requires considerable training and specialized study.c. The body of qualified persons in an occupation or field: members of the teaching profession. 职业; 专业; 同行; 声明; 某专业的人
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Frequency: 2
profit
1. An advantageous gain or return; benefit. 利润; 得益; 益处
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Frequency: 27
promise
an oral or written agreement to do or not to do something; vow 诺言, 约定, 希望; v. 允诺, 约定, 预示
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Frequency: 1
pronounce
1. a. To use the organs of speech to make heard (a word or speech sound); utter.b. To say clearly, correctly, or in a given manner: learning to pronounce French; pronounced my name wrong. 发音; 宣判; 宣布
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pronunciation
1. The act or manner of pronouncing words; utterance of speech. 发音
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proof
the act or process of proving; a testing or trying of something 校样, 证据, 证明; adj. 防...的, 耐...的; v. 检验, 给...做防护措施
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Frequency: 5
proper
referring to or belonging to one individual only; characteristic of one individual 正当的, 正确的, 合适的
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Frequency: 27
property
ownership of things belonging to a person; the right to possess, use and dispose of something 财产; 性质; 道具
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Frequency: 20
protect
to cover or shield from exposure, injure, damage, or destruction 保护, 投保; vi. 提供保护
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Frequency: 24
protection
1. a. The act of protecting.b. The condition of being protected. 保护; 防护物
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Frequency: 7
protective
Adapted or intended to afford protection. 保护的; 防护的
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proud
1. Feeling pleasurable satisfaction over an act, possession, quality, or relationship by which one measures one's stature or self-worth: proud of one's child; proud to serve one's country. 骄傲的; 壮丽的; 得意的; 自尊的; 自豪的
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Frequency: 6
prove
1. a. To establish the truth or validity of (something) by the presentation of argument or evidence: The novel proves that the essayist can write in more than one genre. The storm proved him to be wrong in his prediction.b. To demonstrate the reality of (something): He proved his strength by doing 50 pushups.c. To show (oneself) to be what is specified or to have a certain characteristic: proved herself to be a formidable debater; proved herself to be worthy of the task. 证明; 证实
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provide
1. a. To make available (something needed or desired); furnish: provide food and shelter for a family.b. To supply something needed or desired to: provided her family with food. 供应; 供给; 提供
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provision
1. a. The act of providing or supplying something: the provision of health care; the provision of rations.b. The act of making preparations for a possible or future event or situation: The provision for retirement requires planning. 向...供应食品; 安排; 提供; 规定; 预备
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public
1. Of, concerning, or affecting the community or the people: the public good. 公众的; 公共的; 公众
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Frequency: 97
pull
1. To apply force to (something) so as to cause or tend to cause motion toward the source of the force: pulled her chair up to the table; pulled the wagon down the street. 拉; 拉力; 拔; 拖; 牵
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Frequency: 8
pump
1. A machine or device for raising, compressing, or transferring fluids. 泵; 泵吸; 追问; 抽气机; 抽水机
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punish
1. To subject to a penalty for an offense, sin, or fault. 惩罚; 处罚
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pupil
1. A student under the direct supervision of a teacher or professor. 瞳孔; 学生; 小学生
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pure
1. a. Having a homogeneous or uniform composition; not mixed: pure oxygen.b. Free of dirt, pollutants, infectious agents, or other unwanted elements: pure water.c. Containing nothing inappropriate or extraneous: a pure style of piano playing. 十足的; 完全的; 清亮的; 纯洁的; 纯的
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Frequency: 8
purple
1. Any of a group of colors with a hue between that of violet and red. 紫色的; 紫色
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Frequency: 2
purpose
something set up as an object or end or goal to be attained; intention 目的, 意图; 意志, 决心; 议题; vt. 打算, 决意
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Frequency: 29
push
1. a. To apply pressure against (something), especially for the purpose of moving it: pushed the door but couldn't budge it.b. To move (something) by exerting force against it; thrust or shove: pushed the crate aside.c. To exert downward pressure on (a button or keyboard, for example); press. 促使; 决心; 劲头; 推; 推动
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Frequency: 12
put
1. To place in a specified location; set: She put the books on the table. 放; 航行; 表达; 陈述; 下笔写
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Frequency: 70
quality
1. a. An inherent or distinguishing characteristic; a property: the medicinal qualities of a plant.b. A personal trait, especially a character trait: "The most vital quality a soldier can possess is self-confidence" (George S. Patton). 质量; 特质
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Frequency: 43
quantity
1. a. A specified or indefinite number or amount: shipped a large quantity of books; sells quantities of paper to publishers.b. A considerable amount or number: sells drugs wholesale and in quantity.c. An exact amount or number: the quantity of material recycled in a month. 数量
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Frequency: 2
quarrel
1. An interaction in which the parties involved express angry disagreement with one another: I changed the subject to avoid being drawn into a quarrel. 争吵; 吵架
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quarter
1. One of four equal parts. 四分之一; 四分之一场; 城市中的地区; 宽恕; 把...分为四等分
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Frequency: 12
queen
1. a. The wife or widow of a king.b. A female sovereign. 女王; 扑克牌中的王后; 王后; 男同性恋的女性角色; 专门产卵的雌虫
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Frequency: 4
question
1. A sentence, phrase, or gesture that seeks information through a reply. 询问; 问题; 可能性; 审问; 怀疑
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Frequency: 29
quick
1. Moving or functioning rapidly and energetically; speedy: an animal that is quick enough to escape most predators. 快的; 快速地; 快速的; 敏捷的; 伶俐的
Alternative Latin Root: presto veloc-
Example word(s) with alternative Latin root: prestidigitation presto velocipede velocity
Please See the Dissection of: prestidigitation velocipede velocity
Example word meaning:
prestidigitation = a sleight of hand; skillful or deceitful use of hand
presto = 1. Music In a very fast tempo, usually considered to be faster than allegro but slower than prestissimo. Used chiefly as a direction.
velocipede = any of various early bicycles or tricycles
velocity = quickness of motion; speed; rapidity of movement; the rate at which one object change its position on a straight line with respect to time
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Frequency: 22
quiet
1. Making or characterized by little or no noise: a quiet library; a quiet street; a quiet, well tuned engine. 安静的; 平静的; 朴素的; 素净的; 闲适的
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Frequency: 2
quite
1. To the greatest extent; completely: quite alone; not quite finished. See Usage Note at perfect. 相当; 十分; 完全; 的确
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Frequency: 45
rabbit
1. Any of various long-eared, short-tailed, burrowing mammals of the family Leporidae, such as the commonly domesticated species Oryctolagus cuniculus, native to Europe and widely introduced elsewhere, or the cottontail of the Americas. 兔子
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race
1. A group of people identified as distinct from other groups because of supposed physical or genetic traits shared by the group. Most biologists and anthropologists do not recognize race as a biologically valid classification, in part because there is more genetic variation within groups than between them. 种族; 赛跑; 竞赛; 人种; 民族
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Frequency: 5
radio
1. Electromagnetic radiation with lower frequencies and longer wavelengths than those of microwaves, having frequencies lower than 300 megahertz and wavelengths longer than 1 meter. 无线电; 用无线电发送
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Frequency: 62
railway
1. A railroad, especially one operated over a limited area: a commuter railway. 铁路; 铁路部门; 铁道
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rain
1. a. Water condensed from atmospheric vapor and falling in drops.b. A fall of such water; a rainstorm.c. The descent of such water.d. Rainy weather.e. rains A rainy season. 下雨; 雨; 雨点般地落下; 雨点般降落的东西
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Frequency: 15
raise
1. To move to a higher position; elevate: raised the loads with a crane. See Synonyms at lift. 与…取得联系; 举起; 养育; 升起; 发出喊声
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range
1. a. A number or grouping of things in the same category or within specified limits: offers a range of financial services; jobs at different pay ranges.b. An amount or extent of variation: a wide price range; the range of genetic diversity.c. Music The gamut of tones that a voice or instrument is capable of producing. Also called compass.d. A class, rank, or order: the lower ranges of society. 射程; 山脉; 投射范围距离; 排列; 排列成行
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Frequency: 41
rank
1. a. A relative position in a society.b. An official position or grade: the rank of sergeant.c. A relative position or degree of value in a graded group.d. High or eminent station or position: persons of rank. 军衔; 列为; 列入; 十足的; 味道令人讨厌的
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rapid
Moving, acting, or occurring with great speed. See Synonyms at fast1. 快的; 迅速的
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rare
1. Infrequently occurring; uncommon: a rare event; a plant that is rare in this region. 半熟的; 煮得嫩的; 稀有的; 稀罕的; 不平凡的
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rat
1. a. Any of various long-tailed rodents resembling mice but larger, especially one of the genus Rattus.b. Any of various animals similar to one of these long-tailed rodents. 卑鄙小人; 叛变; 大老鼠; 老鼠; 违约
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rate
the amount, degree, etc. of anything in relation to units of something else. e.g. rate of pay per month; a ratio; proportion 比率, 等级, 价格; vt. 估价, 认为, 定等级; 责骂; vi. 受欢迎, 受推崇; 责骂
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Frequency: 41
rather
1. More readily; preferably: I'd rather go to the movies. 倒是; 宁可; 更正确地; 更确切地; 有点儿
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Frequency: 42
raw
1. a. Uncooked: raw meat.b. Being in a natural condition; not processed or refined: raw wool.c. Not finished, covered, or coated: raw wood.d. Not having been subjected to adjustment, treatment, or analysis: raw data; the raw cost of production.e. Undeveloped or unused: raw land.f. Recently finished; fresh: raw plaster. 未加工的; 未经训练的; 生的; 红肿疼痛的; 处于天然状态的
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Frequency: 8
reach
1. To stretch out or put forth (a body part); extend: reached out an arm. 到达; 到达距离; 够…; 延伸; 河段
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Frequency: 25
read
to receive or take in the sense of letters or symbols especially by sight or touch; to utter aloud words; to learn or understand from what one has seen or found in writing (read originally means advise) 阅读, 看懂, 理解, 识别; vi. 读起来, 研究; adj. 博学的; n. 阅读
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Frequency: 97
ready
1. Prepared or available for service, action, or progress: I am ready to work. The soup will be ready in a minute. The pupils are ready to learn to read. 乐意的; 准备好的; 准备完毕的; 快的; 快要...的
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real
1. a. Being or occurring in fact or actuality; having verifiable existence: real objects; a real illness.b. True and actual; not imaginary, alleged, or ideal: real people, not ghosts; a film based on real life.c. Of or founded on practical matters and concerns: a recent graduate experiencing the real world for the first time. 真实的; 真的; 非常; 真正地; 大的
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Frequency: 58
reason
1. a. The basis or motive for an action, decision, or conviction: There are good reasons to learn a foreign language. See Usage Notes at because, why.b. A declaration made to explain or justify action, decision, or conviction: What reasons did she give for leaving?c. A fact or cause that explains why something exists or has occurred: The reason for the building's collapse is unknown.d. Logic A premise, usually the minor premise, of an argument. 理由; 争辩; 推断; 推理; 理性
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Frequency: 41
receipt
a receiving or being received; a written acknowledgement that something has been received 收据
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receive
to take or get; acquire or accept 收到, 接受, 迎接, 容纳, 遭受, 相信; vi. 接到, 获得
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Frequency: 20
recent
1. Of, belonging to, or occurring at a time immediately before the present. 新近的; 最近的
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Frequency: 18
recently
(something) happened only a short time ago 最近(发生)
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Frequency: 13
recognition
1. The act of recognizing or condition of being recognized. 承认; 认可; 认识
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recognize
to perceive a thing or a person to be something or someone previously known; to show or acknowledge that someone is familiar with something previously known 认出, 认可, 承认, 意识到, 表示感激
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Frequency: 9
record
1. To set down for preservation in writing or other permanent form: She recorded her thoughts in a diary. 记录; 记录档案; 记载; 事实; 唱片
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Frequency: 37
red
1. a. The hue of the long-wave end of the visible spectrum, evoked in the human observer by radiant energy with wavelengths of approximately 630 to 750 nanometers; any of a group of colors that may vary in lightness and saturation and whose hue resembles that of blood; one of the additive or light primaries; one of the psychological primary hues.b. A pigment or dye having a red hue.c. Something that has a red hue. 共产党人; 共产党人的; 红的; 红色; 红色的
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Frequency: 11
reduce
1. To bring down, as in extent, amount, or degree; diminish. See Synonyms at decrease. 减少; 减肥; 使陷入某种特殊状态; 减小
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Frequency: 16
reduction
something reduced (made less, or lessened) 减少, 缩小, (化学)还原反应, (数学)约分
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refusal
1. The act or an instance of refusing. 拒绝
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refuse
to decline to accept; reject v. 拒绝; n. 废物, 垃圾; adj. 无用的
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regard
1. To think of or consider in a particular way: I regard him as a fool. 关心; 尊敬; 尊重; 把...看作; 注意
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regular
characterized by conformity to a fixed rule, principle or procedure 有规律的, 有规则的, 整齐的, 正规的
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Frequency: 26
rejoice
1. To feel joyful about (something): rejoiced that the ship reached land. 欢欣鼓舞
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related
1. Being connected; associated. 相关的; 有亲戚关系的
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Frequency: 27
relation
1. A logical or natural association between two or more things; relevance of one to another; connection: the relation between smoking and heart disease. 关系; 关联; 事物之间的关系; 交往; 亲属关系
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Frequency: 4
relative
a person connected with another by blood or affinity n. 亲属, 同类事物, 相关物; adj. 相对的, 比较的, 涉及到的
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Frequency: 10
religion
1. a. The belief in and reverence for a supernatural power or powers, regarded as creating and governing the universe: respect for religion.b. A particular variety of such belief, especially when organized into a system of doctrine and practice: the world's many religions.c. A set of beliefs, values, and practices based on the teachings of a spiritual leader. 宗教; 宗教信仰
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religious
1. Having or showing belief in and reverence for God or a deity. 信奉宗教的; 宗教的; 虔诚的
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remain
1. To continue in the same state or condition: These matters remain in doubt. 保持; 剩余; 逗留
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remains
1. All that is left after other parts have been taken away, used up, or destroyed. 残余; 遗体; 遗迹
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remark
1. To express briefly or casually as a comment: She remarked that he danced very well. 评论; 意见
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remember
1. a. To recall to the mind with effort; think of again: I finally remembered the address.b. To have (something) arise in one's memory; become aware of (something) suddenly or spontaneously: Then I remembered that today is your birthday. 记得; 送礼给...人; 代向...致意
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Frequency: 46
remind
To cause to remember; put in mind: must remind him to call; reminded her of college days. 提醒; 使想起
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remove
1. To move from a place or position occupied: removed the cups from the table. 消除; 移走; 脱掉; 迁移
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rent
1. a. Payment, usually of an amount fixed by contract, made by a tenant at specified intervals in return for the right to occupy or use the property of another.b. A similar payment made for the use of a facility, equipment, or service provided by another. 租金; 衣服的开缝; 出租; 租借; 租用
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Frequency: 27
repair
1. To restore to sound condition after damage or injury; fix: repaired the broken watch. 修理; 纠正; 维修; 维修状况; 补救
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Frequency: 5
repeat
1. To say again: Could you repeat the question? 重复; 重复别人的动作或说过的话; 重说; 背诵; 重做
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Frequency: 7
reply
1. To speak or write as a reaction to a question or other prompting. 答复; 回答
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Frequency: 1
report
to give an account of, often at regular intervals; give information about something seen 传闻, 报告, 成绩单, 爆炸声; vt. 报告, 报导, 记录; vi. 叙述, 报告
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represent
1. a. To have as a meaning, suggestion, or association; stand for or symbolize: The rose represents beauty. The bald eagle represents the United States.b. To indicate or communicate by signs or symbols: Letters of the alphabet represent sounds. 代表; 体现; 作为…的代言人; 反映; 表示
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Frequency: 14
representative
1. One that serves as an example or type for others of the same classification. 代理人; 代理的; 代表; 代表的; 有代表性的
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Frequency: 1
republic
1. a. A political order whose head of state is not a monarch and in modern times is usually a president.b. A nation that has such a political order. 共和国
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Frequency: 8
request
1. To express a desire for, especially politely; ask for. Often used with an infinitive or clause: requested information about the experiment; requested to see the evidence firsthand; requested that the bus driver stop at the next corner. 请求; 要求
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respect
to feel or show honor or esteem for someone 尊敬, 敬重; 关系, 方面; vt. 尊敬, 尊重; 关于, 涉及
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respectful
full of or characterized by respect; showing deference (respect) or dutiful regard 表示尊敬的, 有礼貌的, 谦恭的
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responsible
expected or obliged to account for something or to someone; answerable for; accountable for 可靠的, 有责任的, 责任重大的
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rest
1. a. A period of inactivity, relaxation, or sleep: The hikers stopped for a rest.b. Sleep or the refreshment resulting from inactivity or sleep: Get plenty of rest before the race.c. The repose of death: eternal rest.d. Mental or emotional calm: The news put my mind at rest. 休息; 使轻松; 依赖; 其余的人或事物; 剩余部分
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Frequency: 25
restaurant
A business establishment where meals are served to the public. 餐馆; 饭馆
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Frequency: 4
result
to happen or issue as a consequence or effect [floods resulting from heavy rains] vi. 产生, 致使; n. 结果, 成绩, 答案
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Frequency: 37
return
1. To go or come back, as to an earlier condition or place: She returned to her office after lunch. 往返票; 返回; 送还; 选举; 以...回报
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reward
1. A consequence that happens to someone as a result of worthy or unworthy behavior: the rewards of exercise; the rewards of lying to your boss. 报酬; 赏金奖金; 奖励
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Frequency: 3
rice
1. A cereal grass (Oryza sativa) that is cultivated extensively in warm climates for its edible grain. 大米; 稻米
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Frequency: 6
rich
1. Having great material wealth: He was so rich he didn't have to work. 丰富的; 华丽的; 味厚的; 富的; 富裕的
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Frequency: 17
rid
To cause (someone) to be free from something; relieve or disencumber: He was finally able to rid himself of all financial worries. 使摆脱
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Frequency: 3
ride
1. a. To be carried or conveyed, as in a vehicle or on horseback.b. Sports To participate in a board sport such as snowboarding. 骑; 骑马; 乘; 乘......游; 乘脚踏车或乘公共交通工具旅行
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right
1. Conforming with or conformable to justice, law, or morality: do the right thing and confess. 右边的; 正确; 正确的; 立刻
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Frequency: 113
ring
1. A circular object, form, line, or arrangement. 铃声; 打电话; 按铃叫; 按铃要; 比赛场
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ripe
1. Fully developed; mature: ripe peaches. 成熟的
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rise
1. To assume a standing position after lying, sitting, or kneeling. 上涨; 升起; 增长; 复活; 斜坡
Alternative Latin Root: ori surg surrect
Please See: ori surg surrect
Example word(s) with alternative Latin root: insurgent orient origin resurrect
Please See the Dissection of: insurgent orient origin resurrect
Example word meaning:
insurgent = rising up against established authority; rebellious; specifically designating or of a revolt or rebellion not well enough organized to be recognized in international law as belligerency (war)
orient = brilliant; shining; precious: said originally of pearls, now used more generally; eastern; rising as the sun
origin = a coming into existence or being, or use; beginning; birth
resurrect = to raise from the dead or the grave; bring back to life
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Frequency: 22
risk
1. The possibility of suffering harm or loss; danger. 风险; 冒...的危险; 冒险; 冒险做; 危险性
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Frequency: 55
river
1. Abbr. R. A large natural stream of water emptying into an ocean, lake, or other body of water and usually fed along its course by converging tributaries. 河流
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road
1. a. Abbr. Rd. An open, generally public way for the passage of vehicles, people, and animals.b. The surface of a road; a roadbed. 道路; 走向…的道路; 路; 途径
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rob
1. a. Law To take property from (a person) illegally by using or threatening to use violence or force; commit robbery upon.b. To steal something from (a place, vehicle, or institution, for example): Bandits robbed the train.c. To steal (money or valuables): robbed money out of the till. 抢夺; 使丧失; 剥夺; 抢劫
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rock
1. Relatively hard, naturally formed mineral or petrified matter; stone. 石块; 岩石; 怀抱婴儿回摆动; 摇摆; 摇摆乐
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rod
1. A thin straight piece or bar of material, such as metal or wood, often having a particular function or use, as:a. A fishing rod.b. A piston rod.c. An often expandable horizontal bar, especially of metal, used to suspend household items such as curtains or towels.d. A leveling rod.e. A lightning rod.f. A divining rod.g. A measuring stick.h. One of the horizontal elements in a truss system underneath a rail car, especially a freight car. 杆
Alternative Greek Root: baktron
Example word(s) with alternative Greek root: bacteria
Example word meaning:
bacteria = Plural of bacterium.
Alternative Latin Root: baculum pertica reg virga
Please See: reg
Example word(s) with alternative Latin root: bacillus perch regular virgate
Please See the Dissection of: regular
Example word meaning:
bacillus = 1. Any of various bacteria, especially a rod-shaped bacterium.
perch = 1. A rod or branch serving as a roost for a bird.
regular = characterized by conformity to a fixed rule, principle or procedure
virgate = Shaped like a wand or rod; straight, long, and slender.
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roll
1. To move forward along a surface by revolving on an axis or by repeatedly turning over. 翻滚; 行驶; 裹; 轧; 轰隆声
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Frequency: 3
roof
1. a. The exterior surface and its supporting structures on the top of a building.b. The upper exterior surface of a dwelling as a symbol of the home itself: three generations living under one roof. 屋顶; 给...盖上屋顶
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Frequency: 1
room
1. A space that is or may be occupied: That easy chair takes up too much room. 空间; 房间; 空地; 余地
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root
1. a. The usually underground portion of a plant that lacks buds, leaves, or nodes and serves as support, draws minerals and water from the surrounding soil, and sometimes stores food.b. Any of various other underground plant parts, especially an underground stem such as a rhizome, corm, or tuber. 使...生根; 发根; 根; 根源; 根茎
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rope
1. A flexible heavy cord of tightly intertwined hemp or other fiber. 用套索捕捉; 用绳捆; 绳; 绳索
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Frequency: 1
rose
1. A member of the rose family. 淡红色; 玫瑰; 玫瑰红葡萄酒; 玫瑰花
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rough
1. a. Having a surface marked by irregularities, protuberances, or ridges; not smooth: planed the board so it was no longer rough.b. Coarse or shaggy to the touch: a rough scratchy blanket. 粗糙的; 粗鲁的; 艰难的; 高尔夫球场上的障碍区; 粗鲁刺耳的
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round
1. a. Being such that every part of the surface or the circumference is equidistant from the center: a round ball.b. Moving in or forming a circle.c. Shaped like a cylinder; cylindrical.d. Rather rounded in shape: the child's round face.e. Full in physique; plump: a round figure. 一回合; 一局; 一巡; 一轮; 一阵
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row
1. A series of objects placed next to each other, usually in a straight line. 争吵; 排; 划渡; 划船; 划船游览
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royal
of, from, by, or to a king, queen or other sovereign (a person who holds reigning power) 王室的, 盛大的, 极度的; n. 贵族, 顶帆
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rub
1. To apply pressure and friction to (a surface). 搓; 擦净; 磨擦
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Frequency: 1
rubber
1. A yellowish, amorphous, elastic material, composed almost entirely of an isoprene polymer, obtained from the milky sap or latex of various tropical plants, especially the rubber tree, and vulcanized, pigmented, finished, and modified into products such as electric insulation, elastic bands and belts, tires, and containers. Also called caoutchouc, India rubber. 橡皮; 橡胶带子; 避孕套
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rude
1. Ill-mannered, discourteous, or insulting: was offended by his rude behavior. 下流的; 粗野的; 粗鲁的
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ruin
1. often ruins a. The state of being physically destroyed, collapsed, or decayed: The castle fell into ruin. b. The state of being extensively harmed or damaged: Our vacation plans are in ruins. c. Poverty of bankruptcy: Their decision brought the bank to ruin. 破产; 祸因; 祸根; 使...毁灭; 宠坏
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Frequency: 2
rule
an authoritative regulation for action, conduct, method, procedure, arrangement, etc. [the rules of the school] 惯例, 规则, 统治, 标准; vi. 统治, 立法; vt. 裁决, 统治, 画直线
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Frequency: 32
ruler
a person or thing that rules or governs 统治者，支配者
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run
1. a. To move swiftly on foot so that both or all feet are not on the ground during each stride.b. To retreat rapidly; flee: When they heard the police siren, they ran.c. Informal To depart; leave: Sorry, I have to run. 跑; 跑垒; 跑步; 运行; 饲养场
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Frequency: 27
rush
1. To move swiftly; hurry: rushed after the bus. 催促; 冲; 匆促; 匆忙地做; 奔
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Frequency: 2
sad
1. Showing, expressing, or feeling sorrow or unhappiness: a sad face. 悲伤的; 悲哀的
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Frequency: 5
In Alphabetical Order
First Quarter
(from dis- to defend)
(from dis- to defend)
Second Quarter
(from degree to lean)
(from degree to lean)
Third Quarter
(from learn to sad)
(from learn to sad)
Fourth Quarter
(from safe to zero)
(from safe to zero)
Order by Frequency
First Quarter Second Quarter Third Quarter Fourth Quarter
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