Sumerian(n.)[suˋmɪrɪən]
script(n.)[skrɪpt]
1. the letters or characters used in writing by hand; handwriting, esp. cursive writing.
2. a manuscript or document
3. the text of a manuscript or document
4. the manuscript or one of various copies of the written text of a play, motion picture, or radio or television broadcast.
clay(n.)[kle]
1. a natural earthy material that is plastic when wet, consisting essentially of hydrated
silicates of aluminum: used for making bricks, pottery, etc
2. earth; mud
3. earth, esp. regarded as the material from which the human body was formed.
4. the human body, esp. as distinguished from the spirit or soul; the flesh.
tablet(n.)[ˋtæblɪt]
1. a number of sheets of writing paper, business forms, etc., fastened together at the edge; pad.
2. a flat slab or surface, esp. one bearing or intended to bear an inscription, carving, or the like.
3. a thin, flat leaf or sheet of slate, wax-coated wood, or other rigid material, used for writing or marking on, esp. one of a pair or set hinged or otherwise fastened together.
4. a small, flat, or flattish cake or piece of some solid or solidified substance, as a drug, chemical, or soap
Persian(n.)[ˋpɝʒən]
波斯人的
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onward(adv.)[ˋɑnwɚd]
1. toward a point ahead or in front; forward, as in space or time
2. at a position or point in advance
(adj.)directed or moving onward or forward; forward
splendid(adj.)[ˋsplɛndɪd]
1. gorgeous; magnificent; sumptuous
2. brilliant in appearance, color, etc
3. distinguished or glorious, as a name, reputation, victory, etc
4. strikingly admirable or fine
sophistication(n.) [sə͵fɪstɪˋkeʃən]
sophisticated character, ideas, tastes, or ways as the result of education, worldly experience, etc
indigenous(adj.)[ɪnˋdɪdʒɪnəs]
1. originating in and characteristic of a particular region or country; native
2. innate; inherent; natural
transmission(n.)[trænsˋmɪʃən]
1. the act or process of transmitting
2. the fact of being transmitted
3. the fact of being transmitted
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dominant(adj.)[ˋdɑmənənt]
1. ruling, governing, or controlling; having or exerting authority or influence
2. occupying or being in a commanding or elevated position
3. predominant; main; major; chief
archaeology(n.)[͵ɑrkɪˋɑlədʒɪ]
1. the scientific study of historic or prehistoric peoples and their cultures by analysis of their artifacts, inscriptions, monuments, and other such remains, esp. those that have been excavated
2. Rare . ancient history; the study of antiquity.
Judeo-Christian(adj.)[dʒuˋdioˋkrɪstʃən]
同是猶太教與基督教的; 猶太教與基督教所共有的
of or pertaining to the religious writings, beliefs, values, or traditions held in common byJudaism and Christianity
incomplete(adj.)[͵ɪnkəmˋplit]
not complete; lacking some part
restore(v.)[rɪˋstor]
1. to bring back into existence, use, or the like; reestablish
2. to bring back to a former, original, or normal condition, as a building, statue, or painting.
3. to give back; make return or restitution of (anything taken away or lost).
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1.fowl(n.)/ˈfawəl/
1 a [count] : a bird (such as a chicken) that is raised for food
— usually plural ▪ raising domestic fowl
▪ The young fowl/fowls are fully independent when they hatch.
b [noncount] : the meat of such a bird used as food
▪ roasted fowl
2 [count] old-fashioned + humorous : a bird of any kind
▪ I spotted a long-legged fowl by the water's edge.
— usually plural ▪ raising domestic fowl
▪ The young fowl/fowls are fully independent when they hatch.
b [noncount] : the meat of such a bird used as food
▪ roasted fowl
▪ I spotted a long-legged fowl by the water's edge.
2.foil(v.)/ˈfojəl/
[+ obj] 1 : to prevent (someone) from doing something or achieving a goal
▪ Police managed to foil the burglars.
— often used as (be) foiled ▪ He was foiled by his opponents once again. 2 : to prevent (something) from happening or being successful
▪ Her accident foiled her dreams of becoming a dancer.
3.foul/ˈfawəl/ (v.)
▪ Police managed to foil the burglars.
— often used as (be) foiled ▪ He was foiled by his opponents once again. 2 : to prevent (something) from happening or being successful
▪ Her accident foiled her dreams of becoming a dancer.
3.foul/ˈfawəl/ (v.)
1 [+ obj] : to make (a substance, place, etc.) dirty
▪ fouling [=befouling] the sacred waters
2 sports a [no obj] : to commit a foul
▪ She fouled on her first long jump attempt.
b [+ obj] : to commit a foul against (another player)
▪ The other team has fouled him [=hit him, held him, etc.] repeatedly.
3 [+ obj] baseball : to hit (a pitched ball) so that it lands outside the foul lines
▪ He kept fouling pitches/balls into the stands.
— often + off ▪ He fouled off several pitches in a row.
4 [+ obj] : to become twisted around (something) so that it cannot move, be used, etc.
▪ The anchor's rope fouled the propeller.
4.frantic(adj.)/ˈfræntɪk/
▪ fouling [=befouling] the sacred waters
▪ She fouled on her first long jump attempt.
b [+ obj] : to commit a foul against (another player)
▪ The other team has fouled him [=hit him, held him, etc.] repeatedly.
3 [+ obj] baseball : to hit (a pitched ball) so that it lands outside the foul lines
▪ He kept fouling pitches/balls into the stands.
— often + off ▪ He fouled off several pitches in a row.
▪ The anchor's rope fouled the propeller.
4.frantic(adj.)/ˈfræntɪk/
[more frantic; most frantic] 1 : feeling or showing a lot of fear and worry
▪ They made a frantic search for the missing child.
2 : having a lot of wild and hurried activity
▪ They were making frantic preparations for the party.
5.frontier(n.)/ˌfrʌnˈtiɚ/
▪ They made a frantic search for the missing child.
2 : having a lot of wild and hurried activity
▪ They were making frantic preparations for the party.
5.frontier(n.)/ˌfrʌnˈtiɚ/
[count] 1 : a border between two countries
▪ the frontier between Canada and the U.S.
2 : a distant area where few people live
▪ They were sent on an expedition to explore the western frontier.
3 : the limits of knowledge in a particular field
— usually plural ▪ a discovery at the very frontiers of our understanding
▪ the frontier between Canada and the U.S.
▪ They were sent on an expedition to explore the western frontier.
— usually plural ▪ a discovery at the very frontiers of our understanding
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1.fume/ˈfju:m/ (n.)
[count] : smoke or gas that smells unpleasant
— usually plural
▪ automobile exhaust fumes
2.fuss(v.)
— usually plural
▪ automobile exhaust fumes
2.fuss(v.)
[no obj] 1 : to be or become upset or worried
▪ She'll fuss the whole time we're gone.
2 US : to show that you are annoyed or unhappy
▪ The baby fussed all day.
▪ She'll fuss the whole time we're gone.
2 US : to show that you are annoyed or unhappy
▪ The baby fussed all day.
*fuss over [phrasal verb]
fuss over (someone or something) : to pay a lot of attention to (someone or something) in a nervous or excited way
▪ He spent hours fussing over the details of the speech.
▪ He spent hours fussing over the details of the speech.
*fuss with [phrasal verb]
fuss with (something) : to move or handle (something) in a nervous or uncertain way : to fiddle with (something)
▪ He fussed with his tie the whole time we were talking.
3.gallop(n.)/ˈgæləp/
▪ He fussed with his tie the whole time we were talking.
3.gallop(n.)/ˈgæləp/
1 : the way a horse or similar animal moves when it is running fast and all four of its feet leave the ground at the same time
— often used after at
[noncount] ▪ The horse was at full gallop. [singular]
— sometimes used figuratively ▪ The course covers early American history at a gallop. [=very quickly; in a short amount of time]
2 [count] : a ride or run at a gallop
▪ We went for a gallop through the countryside.
— sometimes used figuratively
▪ The course begins with a quick gallop through early American history
4.gasp(v.)/ˈgæsp/
— often used after at
[noncount] ▪ The horse was at full gallop. [singular]
— sometimes used figuratively ▪ The course covers early American history at a gallop. [=very quickly; in a short amount of time]
▪ We went for a gallop through the countryside.
— sometimes used figuratively
▪ The course begins with a quick gallop through early American history
4.gasp(v.)/ˈgæsp/
1 [no obj] a : to breathe in suddenly and loudly with your mouth open because of surprise, shock, or pain
▪ Mom gasped in/with surprise at the sight of my sister's new haircut.
2 [no obj] : to breathe with difficulty : pant
▪ a dying man gasping for breath
3 [+ obj] : to say (something) with quick, difficult breaths
▪ He gasped (out) a plea for mercy.
5.geometry(n.)/ʤiˈɑ:mətri/
▪ Mom gasped in/with surprise at the sight of my sister's new haircut.
2 [no obj] : to breathe with difficulty : pant
▪ a dying man gasping for breath
▪ He gasped (out) a plea for mercy.
5.geometry(n.)/ʤiˈɑ:mətri/
[noncount] : a branch of mathematics that deals with points, lines, angles, surfaces, and solids
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