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| www.iselong.com 日期：2006-03-06 10:35
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augury:appearance::??
auspicious adj.吉兆的；幸运的
affording a favorable auspice : PROPITIOUS
auspicious <> boding ill
austere a.朴素的,(人)正经的;(经济)紧缩的
markedly simple or unadorned
abstemious : indulge :: austere : decorate
baroque <> austere
authenticity n. 确实性,真实性
not false or imitation : REAL, ACTUAL
authenticity : fraudulent :: sincerity : hypocritical
genuine : authenticity :: honest : trust
discompose:pacific::fabricate:authentic
authority n. 权威,专家,威信
power to influence or command thought, opinion, or behavior
authoritative : acceptance :: conspicuous : attention
authoritativeness:pundits ::allegiance:partisans
contumacious : authority :: reactionary / hidebound / conservative : change / innovation / novelty
avarice n.贪婪
excessive or insatiable desire for wealth or gain : GREEDINESS, CUPIDITY
avarice : money :: gluttony : food
stoic : perturb :: avaricious : satisfy
aversion n.嫌恶,憎恨
a feeling of repugnance toward something with a desire to avoid or turn from
aversion :disinclination :: adulation : admiration
aversion:inclination::??
affinity <> aversion
aversion <> court
penchant <> aversion
propensity <> aversion
avid adj.热切的，贪婪的
characterized by enthusiasm and vigorous pursuit
reverence : respect :: avidity : enthusiasm
avid <> indifferent
awash a. 与水面齐平的,被浪冲打的
covered with water : FLOODED
awash <> dry
awe n. 敬畏
an emotion variously combining dread, veneration, and wonder that is inspired by authority or by the sacred or sublime
redoubtable : regard / awe :: despicable : scorn /contempt / disregard
awe <> irreverence
awkward a. 笨拙的
lacking dexterity or skill
craven : admirable :: deft : awkward
dexterous:awkward::??
lithe <> awkward
svelte <> paunchy and awkward
awl n. 锥子,尖钻
a pointed tool for marking surfaces or piercing small holes (as in leather or wood)
awl:pierce::pestle:hash
awning n.雨篷，遮阳篷
a rooflike cover extending over or in front of a place (as over the deck or in front of a door or window) as a shelter
awning:sun::umbrella:rain
awry adj. 扭曲的，走样的.
in a turned or twisted position or direction : ASKEW
awry <>orderly/aligned
babble vt.唠叨；说话不清 to utter meaningless or unintelligible sounds
babble:sense:: parrot: riginality
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