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mania
: extremely enthusiasm for something that is usually shared by many people
n.癫狂，狂热
I have a mania for neatness. It's a problem inside my head.
我有整洁的癖好，这算是我脑中的执念。
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look out for sb.(sth.)
: be vigilant, be on the lookout, be on one's guard, be careful
v.注意
You should look out for bicycles on this road.
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domain
: lands owned or ruled by a particular person, government, etc., especially in the past
n.管区，势力圈；域名
Don't cross the line! This is my domain!
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exotic
: from or in another country, especially a tropical one; seeming exciting and unusual because it is conned with foreign coutries
adj.奇异的，珍奇的，来自异国的
Many people want to visit Hawaii and experience the exoitc lifestyle.
许多人想去夏威夷体验 充满异域风情的生活。
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drowse
: to sleep lightly or to almost be asleep
v.打瞌睡；昏昏沉沉地消磨（时光）；
n.瞌睡
The teenager drowsed for a while between classes.
这个少年在课间打了盹儿。
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omen
: something that is believed to be a sign or warning of something that will happen in the future
n.征兆，预兆
She believes that finding a clover is an omen of good luck.
她认为找到四叶草是好运的预兆。
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intimidate
: to frighten or threaten somebody so that they will do what you want
v.恫吓，威胁
The big tiger is intimidating the small one to leave his territory.
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depict
: to show an image of somebody/something in a picture; to describe something in words, or give an impression of something in words or with a picture
v.描绘，描写
The little girl's drawing depicts a house.
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reverent
: showing a lot of respect; very respectful
adj.虔诚的，恭敬的
The old lady looks very reverent when she is praying to God.
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slag
: the material that is left when rocks that contain metal are heated to get the metal out
n.炉渣，矿渣
Piles of black slag cover the ground.
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all told
:with everything included or counted
adv.总共
All told, the price is 470.
总的价格是470
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intricate
: having a lot of different parts and small details that fit together
adj.错综复杂的
Henna artists can draw very intricate pictures on your body.
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invigilate
: to watch students who are taking an examination
v.监考，监视
The teacher invigilates while we take our test.
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resilience
: the ability to become strong, healthy, or successful again after something bad happens
n.恢复力；顺应力；弹力
The little turtle showed its resilience by overcoming the difficulities and reaching the ocean.
小海龟展现出它的韧性，克服重重困难并到达大海。
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boil down to
: to have (something) as the main or basic part
v.归结起来是，问题是
Most of my problem boil down to not having enough money.
我大多数的问题归结起来就是缺钱。
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ovation
: an occurrence in which a group of people at a play, speech,sporting event, etc., show enthusiastic approval or appreciation by clapping their hands together over and over
n.热烈欢迎，欢呼
The staff stand in a line and give the customers a warm ovation.
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screwy
adj.扭曲的，疯狂的，古怪的
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apprehension
n.忧虑；理解
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might as well
不妨
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lean forward
俯下身子；探身过去