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612樓
圆环之理
2026-5-16 12:01
cogwheel Definition: (noun) A toothed wheel that engages another toothed mechanism in order to change the speed or direction of transmitted motion. Synonyms: gear Usage: Wheels began to revolve faster and faster, levers and cogwheels to work, chimes to play, figures to pop out, and the hands to advance with regular motion.
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613樓
圆环之理
2026-5-17 16:55
calque Definition: (noun) An expression introduced into one language by translating it from another language. Synonyms: loan translation Usage: "Superman" is a calque for the German "Ubermensch."
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614樓
圆环之理
2026-5-18 13:46
remodel Definition: (verb) Do over, as of (part of) a house. Synonyms: redo, reconstruct Usage: We were on a tight budget and bought the fixer-upper knowing that it would take us years to completely remodel the house.
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615樓
圆环之理
2026-5-19 12:09
hamartia Definition: (noun) The character flaw or error of a tragic hero that leads to his downfall. Synonyms: tragic flaw Usage: Many a noble literary character has been brought low by his hamartia.
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616樓
圆环之理
2026-5-20 12:17
silver-tongued Definition: (adjective) Having or exhibiting the power of fluent and persuasive speech. Synonyms: eloquent, smooth-spoken, fluent, facile Usage: The silver-tongued politician trounced his opponent in the debate and earned enthusiastic applause from his supporters.
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617樓
圆环之理
2026-5-21 12:27
neaten Definition: (verb) Put (things or places) in order. Synonyms: clean up, square away, tidy, straighten Usage: My mother insists that I neaten up my room and put my toys away before bed every night.
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618樓
圆环之理
2026-5-22 12:03
pitchy Definition: (adjective) Of the blackest black; similar to the color of jet or coal. Synonyms: sooty Usage: The cavern was lighted for an instant…and then immediately returned to pitchy darkness rendered thicker by the smoke.
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619樓
圆环之理
2026-5-23 12:33
substandard Definition: (adjective) Falling short of some prescribed norm. Synonyms: deficient, inferior Usage: Substandard housing endangers the welfare of residents.
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620樓
圆环之理
2026-5-24 13:13
headliner Definition: (noun) A performer who receives prominent billing. Synonyms: star Usage: My sister moved to New York with dreams of becoming a headliner on Broadway.
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621樓
圆环之理
2026-5-25 12:01
upstart Definition: (noun) A person who has suddenly risen to a higher economic status but has not gained social acceptance of others in that class. Synonyms: arriviste, nouveau-riche, parvenu Usage: He is an upstart, a man of no name, who will only be the tool of a party in France.
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