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| www.iselong.com 日期:2006-03-06 10:36
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dryad n. 森林的精灵
WOOD NYMPH
dubious a. 可疑的,不确定的
questionable or suspect as to true nature or quality
disaffected : contentment :: dubious : commitment / conviction
dubious <> certain
dulcet adj.(声音)悦耳的,美妙的
pleasing to the ear
cacophonous <> dulcet / euphonious
dull a. 钝的,无趣的,呆滞的,阴暗的
lacking brilliance or luster
tarnish:dull::vitrify:smooth
brilliance <> dullness
perspicuous <> dull
resplendent <> dull
trenchant <> vague/dull
dullard n.笨蛋
a stupid or unimaginative person
dupe n. 傻瓜,易受骗的人
one that is easily deceived or cheated : FOOL
reverent : idolater :: trusting : dupe
dwelling n. 住处
a shelter (as a house) in which people live
deportation : country :: eviction : dwelling
potable : beverage :: habitable : dwelling
dyspeptic a. 消化不良的,胃弱的,患胃病的
INDIGESTION
genial <> dyspeptic
eaglet n. 小鹰
a young eagle eaglet: bird
eaglet:bird::frog:amphibian
earnest a.认真的,诚恳的
characterized by or proceeding from an intense and serious state of mind
facetious <> earnest
earplug n. 耳栓
device of pliable material for insertion into the outer opening of the ear (as to keep out water or deaden sound)
earplug : noise :: shield : impact
earshot n. 听力所及之范围,声音所及的距离
the range within which the unaided voice may be heard
earshot : hear :: ken : see
earsplitting a. 震耳欲聋的
distressingly loud or shrill
earsplitting : voice::??
ebullience n. 沸腾,热情,热情洋溢
the quality of lively or enthusiastic expression of thoughts or feelings : EXUBERANCE
ebullience <> impassiveness
eccentric a. 古怪的,反常的,不同圆心的
deviating from conventional or accepted usage or conduct especially in odd or whimsical ways
hero : admirable :: eccentric : unconventional
eccentric:conventional:: doyen:uninitiated
echelon n.[军]梯队;组织系统中的等级
an arrangement of a body of troops with its units each somewhat to the left or right of the one in the rear like a series of steps
echelon:hierarchy::??
eclat n. 辉煌的成就; 喝采; 名声
brilliant or conspicuous success
eclat <> fiasco
eclectic n. 折衷主义者,折衷派的人
selecting what appears to be best in various doctrines, methods, or styles
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