corruption (n.)[kəˋrʌpʃən]
1. Dishonest or fraudulent conduct by those in power, typically involving bribery
2. The action of making someone or something morally depraved or the state of being so
3. Decay; putrefaction
cleanse (v.)[klɛnz]
1. Make (something, esp. the skin) thoroughly clean
2. Rid (a person, place, or thing) of something seen as unpleasant, unwanted, or defiling
3. Free (someone) from sin or guilt
護士縫合傷口之前先把它清洗乾淨。
rite (n.)[raɪt]
1. A religious or other solemn ceremony or act
2. A body of customary observances characteristic of a church or a part of it
3. A social custom, practice, or conventional act
banish (v.)[ˋbænɪʃ]
1. Send (someone) away from a country or place as an official punishment
2. Forbid, abolish, or get rid of (something unwanted)
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oracle (n.)[ˋɔrək!]
1. A priest or priestess acting as a medium through whom advice or prophecy was sought from the gods in classical antiquity
2. A place at which such advice or prophecy was sought
3. A person or thing regarded as an infallible authority or guide on something
conspirator (n.) [kənˋspɪrətɚ]
A person who takes part in a conspiracy
avenger (n.) [əˋvɛndʒɚ]
someone who takes vengeance
sake (n.) [sek]
1. For the purpose of; in the interest of; in order to achieve or preserve
2. Used in phrases to comment on the speaker's purpose in choosing a particular way of wording a text or presenting an argument
3. Used to indicate something that is done as an end in itself rather than to achieve some other purpose
march (v.) [mɑrtʃ]
1. An act or instance of marching
2. A procession as a protest or demonstration
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vault (v.)[vɔlt]
1. Leap or spring while supporting or propelling oneself with one or both hands or with the help of a pole
2. Jump over (an obstacle) in such a way
enthrone (v.)[ɪnˋθron]
1. Install (a monarch) on a throne, esp. during a ceremony to mark the beginning of their rule
2. Give or ascribe a position of authority to
他是個為臣民所衷心愛戴的君主。
astride (adv.)[əˋstraɪd]
1 . With a leg on each side of
2. Extending across
3. With legs apart
sit astride somebody's knee跨坐在某人的膝蓋上
hurl (v.)[hɝl]
1. Throw (an object) with great force
2. Push or impel (someone) violently
3. Utter (abuse) vehemently
outrace (v.)[aʊtˋres]
Exceed in speed, amount, or extent
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unwept (adj.)[ʌnˋwɛpt]
(of a person) Not mourned or lamented
cortege (n.)[kɔrˋteʒ]
1. A solemn procession, esp. for a funeral
2. A person's entourage or retinue
hymn (n.)[ˋhɪm]
1. A religious song or poem, typically of praise to God or a god
2. A formal song sung during Christian worship, typically by the whole congregation
3. A song, text, or other composition praising or celebrating someone or something
armored (adj.)[ˋɑrmɚd]
1. (of a military vehicle or ship) Covered with a tough metal layer as a defense against attack
2. (of troops) Equipped with such vehicles
3. (of some animals and plants) Having a protective layer or shell
gulf (n.)[gʌlf]
1. A deep inlet of the sea almost surrounded by land, with a narrow mouth
2. A deep ravine, chasm, or abyss
3. A large difference or division between two people or groups, or between viewpoints, concepts, or situations
他們過去一直是朋友, 但如今兩人之間已產生了極大的分歧。
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cord (n.)[kɔrd
1. strong thick string or thin rope; a piece of this
2. trousers/pants made of corduroy
torch (v.)[tɔrtʃ]
Set fire to
flare (v.)[flɛr]
1. Burn with a sudden intensity
2. (of a light or a person's eyes) Glow with a sudden intensity
3 . (of an emotion) Suddenly become manifest in a person or their expression
clue (n.)[klu] DJ
Inform someone about a particular matter
proclamation (n.)[͵prɑkləˋmeʃən]
1. A public or official announcement, esp. one dealing with a matter of great importance
2. The public or official announcement of such a matter
3. A clear declaration of something
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