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alien adj. 1. Alien means belonging to a different country, race, or group, usually one you do not like or are frightened of. (FORMAL) 不同国家,族裔的。包含不喜欢的情绪 He said they were opposed to the presence of alien forces in the region. = foreign 2. You use alien to describe something that seems strange and perhaps frightening, because it is not part of your normal experience. 形容不常见很奇怪的东西 His work offers an insight into an alien culture. = unfamiliar |
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etiquette n. 1. Etiquette is a set of customs and rules for polite behaviour, especially among a particular class of people or in a particular profession. 指一系列常规需要遵守的行为规范,尤其在某个阶层或职业领域内。 This was such a great breach of etiquette, he hardly knew what to do. = protocol |
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urgent adj. If something is urgent, it needs to be dealt with as soon as possible. 指需要马上处理 There is an urgent need for food and water... If you speak in an urgent way, you show that you are anxious for people to notice something or to do something. 指说话时让别人能够发现你的焦虑情绪。 His voice was low and urgent... |
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crafty adj. If you describe someone as crafty, you mean that they achieve what they want in a clever way, often by deceiving people. 指人通过欺骗等形式来得到他们想要的东西。 ...a crafty, lying character who enjoys plotting against others... |
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pathetic adj. If you describe a person or animal as pathetic, you mean that they are sad and weak or helpless, and they make you feel very sorry for them. 指人悲伤或者无助,从而让你感到同情。 The small group of onlookers presented a pathetic sight... If you describe someone or something as pathetic, you mean that they make you feel impatient or angry, often because they are weak or not very good. 指你因为对方不够好而感觉不难烦或者生气。 What pathetic excuses... |