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
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
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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。
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
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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
denounce (v.) [dɪˋnaʊns]
1. Publicly declare to be wrong or evil
2. Inform against
The minister's action was denounced in the newspapers.
這位部長的行為在報紙上受到譴責。
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。
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dispatch(v.)[dɪˋspætʃ]
1. to send off or away with speed, as a messenger, telegram, body of troops, etc.
2. to dismiss (a person), as after an audience
3. to put to death; kill
4. to transact or dispose of (a matter) promptly or speedily
(n.)1. the sending off of a messenger, letter, etc., to a destination
2. the act of putting to death; killing; execution
3. prompt or speedy transaction, as of business
4. expeditious performance; promptness or speed
torment(v.)[ˋtɔr͵mɛnt]
1. to afflict with great bodily or mental suffering; pain
2. to worry or annoy excessively
3. to throw into commotion; stir up; disturb
(n.)1. a state of great bodily or mental suffering; agony; misery
2. something that causes great bodily or mental pain or suffering.
colossal(adj.)[kəˋlɑs!]
1. extraordinarily great in size, extent, or degree; gigantic; huge.
2. of or resembling a colossus
3. ( initial capital letter ) Architecture . noting or pertaining to a classical order whose columns or pilasters span two or more stories of a building.
pillar(n.)[ˋpɪlɚ]
1. an upright shaft or structure, of stone, brick, or other material, relatively slender in proportion to its height, and of any shape in section, used as a building support, or standing alone, as for a monument
2. a natural formation resembling such a construction
3. any upright, supporting part; post
4. person who is a chief supporter of a society, state, institution, etc
(v.) to provide or support with pillars
spellbind(v.)[ˋspɛl͵baɪnd]
to hold or bind by or as if by a spell; enchant; entrance; fascinate
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moan(n.) [mon]
1. a prolonged, low, inarticulate sound uttered from or as if from physical or mental suffering.
2. any similar sound
3. complaint or lamentation
(v.)1. to utter moans, as of pain or grief
2. of the wind, sea, trees, etc.) to make any sound suggestive of such moans
3. to lament or bemoan: to moan one's fate
decency(n.) [ˋdisnsɪ]
1. the state or quality of being decent
2. conformity to the recognized standard of propriety, good taste, modesty, etc.
3.decencies
a. the recognized standards of decent or proper behavior; proprieties
b. the requirements or amenities for decent or comfortable living
mull(v.)[mʌl]
1. to study or ruminate; ponder
2. to think about carefully; consider
3. to make a mess or failure of.
sheath(n.)[ʃiθ]
1. a case or covering for the blade of a sword, dagger, or the like.
2 a condom.
3. Biology . a closely enveloping part or structure, as in an animal or plant.
4. Botany . the leaf base when it forms a vertical coating surrounding the stem.
5. Electricity . the metal covering of a cable
awestruck(adj.) [ˋɔstrʌk
filled with awe
atrocity(n.)[əˋtrɑsətɪ]
1. the quality or state of being atrocious
2. an atrocious act, thing, or circumstance.
The aggressors committed appalling atrocities.侵略者犯下了駭人聽聞的暴行。
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