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relentless [rɪˈlentləs]
Something bad that is relentless never stops or never becomes less intense.
novelty [ˈnɒvlti]
Novelty is the quality of being different, new, and unusual
hooky [ˈhʊki]
If a child plays hooky, they stay away from school without permission.
pinochle ['pi:nʌkl]
一种纸牌游戏
funeral [ˈfju:nərəl]
A funeral is the ceremony that is held when the body of someone who has died is buried or cremated.
contrary [ˈkɒntrəri]
Ideas, attitudes, or reactions that are contrary to each other are completely different from each other.
flyer [ˈflaɪə(r)]
A flyer is a small printed notice which is used to advertise a particular company, service, or event.
applicant [ˈæplɪkənt]
An applicant for something such as a job or a place at a college is someone who makes a formal written request to be given it.
genuine [ˈdʒenjuɪn]
Genuine refers to things such as emotions that are real and not pretended.
sleeve [sli:v]
The sleeves of a coat, shirt, or other item of clothing are the parts that cover your arms.
commerce [ˈkɒmɜ:s]
Commerce is the activities and procedures involved in buying and selling things.
outfit [ˈaʊtfɪt]
You can refer to an organization as an outfit.
application [ˌæplɪˈkeɪʃn]
An application for something such as a job or membership of an organization is a formal written request for it.
cover letter [ˈkʌvə ˈletə]
A covering letter is a letter that you send with a parcel or with another letter in order to provide extra information.
swear [sweə(r)]
If you say that you swear that something is true or that you can swear to it, you are saying very firmly that it is true.
tremendous [trəˈmendəs]
You can describe someone or something as tremendous when you think they are very good or very impressive.
trustworthy [ˈtrʌstwɜ:ði]
A trustworthy person is reliable, responsible, and can be trusted completely.
crisis [ˈkraɪsɪs]
A crisis is a situation in which something or someone is affected by one or more very serious problems.
hip [hɪp]
If you say that someone is hip, you mean that they are very modern and follow all the latest fashions, for example in clothes and ideas.
bridesmaids [ˈbraɪdzˌmeɪdz]
A bridesmaid is a woman or a girl who helps and accompanies a bride on her wedding day.
chiffon [ˈʃɪfɒn]
Chiffon is a kind of very thin silk or nylon cloth that you can see through.
charcoal [ˈtʃɑ:kəʊl]
Charcoal is a black substance obtained by burning wood without much air. It can be burned as a fuel, and small sticks of it are used for drawing with.
fedex
联邦快递(等于 the Federal Express)
conference [ˈkɒnfərəns]
A conference is a meeting, often lasting a few days, which is organized on a particular subject or to bring together people who have a common interest.
dude [du:d]
A dude is a man.
acquisition [ˌækwɪˈzɪʃn]
If you make an acquisition, you buy or obtain something, often to add to things that you already have.
graphic [ˈgræfɪk]
If you say that a description or account of something unpleasant is graphic, you are emphasizing that it is clear and detailed.
screw-up [ˈskru:ˌʌp]
To screw something up, or to screw up, means to cause something to fail or be spoiled.
motto [ˈmɒtəʊ]
A motto is a short sentence or phrase that expresses a rule for sensible behaviour, especially a way of behaving in a particular situation.
scratch [skrætʃ]
If a sharp object scratches someone or something, it makes small shallow cuts on their skin or surface.
outreach [ˈaʊtri:tʃ]
Outreach programmes and schemes try to find people who need help or advice rather than waiting for those people to come and ask for help.
opposed [əˈpəʊzd]
If you are opposed to something, you disagree with it or disapprove of it.
weird [wɪəd]
If you describe something or someone as weird, you mean that they are strange.
sue [su:]
If you sue someone, you start a legal case against them, usually in order to claim money from them because they have harmed you in some way.
offense [əˈfens]
Some people say 'no offence' to make it clear that they do not want to upset you, although what they are saying may seem rather rude.
psyched [saɪkt]
excited, especially about sth that is going to happen
hatch [hætʃ]
When a baby bird, insect, or other animal hatches, or when it is hatched, it comes out of its egg by breaking the shell.
apparently [əˈpærəntli]
You use apparently to indicate that the information you are giving is something that you have heard, but you are not certain that it is true.
secure [sɪˈkjʊə(r)]
If you secure something that you want or need, you obtain it, often after a lot of effort.
prompt [prɒmpt]
A prompt action is done without any delay.
dawdle [ˈdɔ:dl]
If you dawdle over something, you spend more time than is necessary doing something.
fave [feɪv]
A fave is a thing or person of a particular type that you like the most.
spot [spɒt]
If you spot something or someone, you notice them.
assume [əˈsju:m]
If you assume that something is true, you imagine that it is true, sometimes wrongly.
congeniality [kəndʒi:nɪ'ælɪtɪ]
​​Congeniality​​ refers to the quality of being pleasant, friendly, and easy to get along with. It describes someone whose personality, interests, or attitudes are agreeable and harmonious with others, creating a comfortable and enjoyable social atmosphere
surgery [ˈsɜ:dʒəri]
Surgery is medical treatment in which someone's body is cut open so that a doctor can repair, remove, or replace a diseased or damaged part.
soy [sɔɪ]
Soy flour, butter, or other food is made from soybeans.
supervision [ˌsju:pə'vɪʒn]
Supervision is the supervising of people, activities, or places.
slammed [slæmd]
If one thing slams into or against another, it crashes into it with great force.
inventory [ˈɪnvəntri]
An inventory is a supply or stock of something.
complicate [ˈkɒmplɪkeɪt]
To complicate something means to make it more difficult to understand or deal with.
investor [ɪnˈvestə(r)]
An investor is a person or organization that buys stocks or shares, or pays money into a bank in order to receive a profit.
technically [ˈteknɪkli]
If something is technically the case, it is the case according to a strict interpretation of facts, laws, or rules, but may not be important or relevant in a particular situation.
potential [pəˈtenʃl]
You use potential to say that someone or something is capable of developing into the particular kind of person or thing mentioned.
executive [ɪgˈzekjətɪv]
The executive sections and tasks of an organization are concerned with the making of decisions and with ensuring that decisions are carried out.
masseuse [mæˈsɜ:z]
A masseuse is a woman whose job is to give massages.
constantly [ˈkɒnstəntli]
You use constant to describe something that happens all the time or is always there.
oldie [ˈəʊldi]
You can use oldies to refer to fairly old people.
literally [ˈlɪtərəli]
You use literally to emphasize that what you are saying is true, even though it seems exaggerated or surprising.
evict [ɪˈvɪkt]
If someone is evicted from the place where they are living, they are forced to leave it, usually because they have broken a law or contract.
mercury [ˈmɜ:kjəri]
Mercury is a silver-coloured liquid metal that is used especially in thermometers and barometers.
nauseous [ˈnɔ:ziəs]
If you feel nauseous, you feel as if you want to vomit.
condescending [ˌkɒndɪˈsendɪŋ]
If you say that someone is condescending, you are showing your disapproval of the fact that they talk or behave in a way which shows that they think they are superior to other people.
sexist [ˈseksɪst]
If you describe people or their behaviour as sexist, you mean that they are influenced by the belief that the members of one sex, usually women, are less intelligent or less capable than those of the other sex and need not be treated equally.
inorganic [ˌɪnɔ:ˈgænɪk]
Inorganic substances are substances such as stone and metal that do not come from living things.
bipolar [ˌbaɪˈpəʊlə(r)]
Bipolar systems or situations are dominated by two strong and opposing opinions or elements.
Play-Doh ['pleɪ dəʊ]
Play-Doh is a soft coloured substance like clay which children use for making models.
icing [ˈaɪsɪŋ]
Icing is a sweet substance made from powdered sugar that is used to cover and decorate cakes.
pass out [pɑ:s aut]
If you pass out, you faint or collapse.
humongous [hju:ˈmʌŋgəs]
If you describe something or someone as humongous, you are emphasizing that they are very large or important.
crack [kræk]
If something hard cracks, or if you crack it, it becomes slightly damaged, with lines appearing on its surface.
hysterical [hɪˈsterɪkl]
If you describe something or someone as hysterical, you think that they are very funny and they make you laugh a lot.
go over [ɡəu ˈəuvə]
If you go over a document, incident, or problem, you examine, discuss, or think about it very carefully.
hamper [ˈhæmpə(r)]
A hamper is a basket containing food of various kinds that is given to people as a present.
raisin [ˈreɪzn]
Raisins are dried grapes.
fixated [fɪkˈseɪtɪd]
If you accuse someone of being fixatedon a particular thing, you mean that they think about it to an extreme and excessive degree
admirable [ˈædmərəbl]
An admirable quality or action is one that deserves to be praised and admired.
butt [bʌt]
Someone's butt is their bottom.
cafeteria [ˌkæfəˈtɪəriə]
A cafeteria is a restaurant where you choose your food from a counter and take it to your table after paying for it. Cafeterias are usually found in public buildings such as hospitals, colleges, and stores.
fiesta [fiˈestə]
A fiesta is a time of public entertainment and parties, usually on a special religious holiday, especially in Spain or Latin America.
guacamole [ˌgwækəˈməʊleɪ]
Guacamole is a cold food from Mexico made of crushed avocados and other ingredients such as tomatoes and chillis.
rhetorical [rɪˈtɒrɪkl]
A rhetorical question is one which is asked in order to make a statement rather than to get an answer.
paradise [ˈpærədaɪs]
According to some religions, paradise is a wonderful place where people go after they die, if they have led good lives.
enormously [ɪˈnɔ:məsli]
very; very much
cylinder [ˈsɪlɪndə(r)]
A cylinder is an object with flat circular ends and long straight sides
lease [li:s]
A lease is a legal agreement by which the owner of a building, a piece of land, or something such as a car allows someone else to use it for a period of time in return for money.
deposit [dɪˈpɒzɪt]
A deposit is a sum of money which is part of the full price of something, and which you pay when you agree to buy it.
freak out [fri:k aut]
If someone freaks out, or if something freaks them out, they suddenly feel extremely surprised, upset, angry, or confused
rack [ræk]
A rack is a frame or shelf, usually with bars or hooks, that is used for holding things or for hanging things on.
yell [jel]
If you yell, you shout loudly, usually because you are excited, angry, or in pain.
breakthrough [ˈbreɪkθru:]
A breakthrough is an important development or achievement.
improvement [ɪmˈpru:vmənt]
If there is an improvement in something, it becomes better. If you make improvements to something, you make it better.
swipe [swaɪp]
If you swipe something, you steal it quickly.
chick [tʃɪk]
Some men refer to women as chicks. This use could cause offence.
legit [lɪˈdʒɪt]
If you describe a person or thing as legit, you mean that they are in accordance with the law or with a particular set of rules and regulations.
dip [dɪp]
If something dips, it makes a downward movement, usually quite quickly.
sycamore [ˈsɪkəmɔ:(r)]
悬铃木(47%),美国梧桐(25%),枫树(16%),西克莫无花果(12%) an American plane tree
remodel [ˌri:ˈmɒdl]
To remodel something such as a building or a room means to give it a different form or shape.
diversion [daɪˈvɜ:ʃn]
A diversion is an action or event that attracts your attention away from what you are doing or concentrating on.
hotties ['hɒti]
n. 热辣性感的人;辣哥;辣妹
brown nose [braun nəuz]
to treat sb in authority with special respect in order to make them approve of you or treat you better
potential [pəˈtenʃl]
You use potential to say that someone or something is capable of developing into the particular kind of person or thing mentioned.
transport [ˈtrænspɔ:t]
If you say that you are transported to another place or time, you mean that something causes you to feel that you are living in the other place or at the other time.
widower [ˈwɪdəʊə(r)]
A widower is a man whose wife has died and who has not married again.
racket [ˈrækɪt]
A racket is a loud unpleasant noise.
maniac [ˈmeɪniæk]
A maniac is a mad person who is violent and dangerous.
demented [dɪˈmentɪd]
Someone who is demented has a severe mental illness, especially Alzheimer's disease.
screw up [skru: ʌp]
To screw something up, or to screw up, means to cause something to fail or be spoiled
arrangement [əˈreɪndʒmənt]
Arrangements are plans and preparations which you make so that something will happen or be possible.
clean slate [kli:n sleit]
清白历史;一笔勾销;忘记过去重新开始
enlist [ɪnˈlɪst]
If you enlist the help of someone, you persuade them to help or support you in doing something
fella ['felə(r)]
You can refer to a man as a fella
closet [ˈklɒzɪt]
A closet is a piece of furniture with doors at the front and shelves inside, which is used for storing things
boxers ['bɒksəz]
拳击短裤(80%),名词 boxer 的复数形式.(20%)
vestige [ˈvestɪdʒ]
A vestige of something is a very small part that still remains of something that was once much larger or more important
chivalrous [ˈʃɪvlrəs]
A chivalrous man is polite, kind, and unselfish, especially towards women.
poop [pu:p]
使精疲力尽
negotiation [nɪˌgəʊʃiˈeɪʃn]
Negotiations are formal discussions between people who have different aims or intentions, especially in business or politics, during which they try to reach an agreement.
gadget [ˈgædʒɪt]
A gadget is a small machine or device which does something useful. You sometimes refer to something as a gadget when you are suggesting that it is complicated and unnecessary.
gizmo [ˈgɪzməʊ]
A gizmo is a device or small machine which performs a particular task, usually in a new and efficient way. People often use gizmo to refer to a device or machine when they do not know what it is really called.
aplenty [əˈplenti]
If you have something aplenty, you have a lot of it.
sanitation [ˌsænɪˈteɪʃn]
Sanitation is the process of keeping places clean and healthy, especially by providing a sewage system and a clean water supply.
bedbug [ˈbedbʌg]
A bedbug is a small insect with a round body and no wings which lives in dirty houses and feeds by biting people and sucking their blood when they are in bed.
spray [spreɪ]
When someone sprays against insects, they cover plants or crops with a chemical which prevents insects feeding on them.
nightmare [ˈnaɪtmeə(r)]
A nightmare is a very frightening dream.
freak [fri:k]
A freak event or action is one that is a very unusual or extreme example of its type.
genius [ˈdʒi:niəs]
Genius is very great ability or skill in a particular subject or activity.
accomplice [əˈkʌmplɪs]
Someone's accomplice is a person who helps them to commit a crime.
outsider [ˌaʊtˈsaɪdə(r)]
An outsider is someone who does not belong to a particular group or organization.
self-explanatory [self ɪk'splænətrɪ]
Something that is self-explanatory is clear and easy to understand without needing any extra information or explanation.
screw around [skru: əˈraund]
鬼混;胡闹;闲逛
infomercial [ˌɪnfəʊˈmɜ:ʃl]
An infomercial is a television programme in which a famous person gives information about a company's products or services, or a politician gives his or her opinions. The word is formed from 'information' and 'commercial'.
burglars [ˈbə:ɡləz]
A burglar is a thief who enters a house or other building by force. See usage note at:thief
arrest [əˈrest]
If the police arrest you, they take charge of you and take you to a police station, because they believe you may have committed a crime.
rage [reɪdʒ]
Rage is strong anger that is difficult to control.
felon [ˈfelən]
A felon is a person who is guilty of committing a felony
lisp [lɪsp]
If someone has a lisp, they pronounce the sounds 's' and 'z' as if they were 'th'. For example, they say 'thing' instead of 'sing'.
indebt [ɪn'det]
If you say that you are indebted to someone for something, you mean that you are very grateful to them for something
mentee [menˈti:]
学习者(50%),受指导者(50%)
vintage [ˈvɪntɪdʒ]
Vintage cars or aeroplanes are old but are admired because they are considered to be the best of their kind.
heist [haɪst]
A heist is a robbery, especially one in which money, jewellery, or art is stolen
nurture [ˈnɜ:tʃə(r)]
If you nurture something such as a young child or a young plant, you care for it while it is growing and developing
breed [bri:d]
You can refer to someone or something as one of a particular breed of person or thing when you want to talk about what they are like
ace [eɪs]
If you describe someone such as a sports player as an ace, you mean that they are very good at what they do.
dizzy [ˈdɪzi]
If you feel dizzy, you feel that you are losing your balance and are about to fall.
tirade [taɪˈreɪd]
A tirade is a long angry speech in which someone criticizes a person or thing.
humiliate [hju:ˈmɪlieɪt]
To humiliate someone means to say or do something which makes them feel ashamed or stupid.
uncanny [ʌnˈkæni]
If you describe something as uncanny, you mean that it is strange and difficult to explain.
funeral [ˈfju:nərəl]
A funeral is the ceremony that is held when the body of someone who has died is buried or cremated.
widow [ˈwɪdəʊ]
A widow is a woman whose husband has died and who has not married again.
strain [streɪn]
If strain is put on an organization or system, it has to do more than it is able to do.
sitter [ˈsɪtə(r)]
A sitter is the same as a babysitter.
sensation [senˈseɪʃn]
If a person, event, or situation is a sensation, it causes great excitement or interest.
leash [li:ʃ]
A dog's leash is a long thin piece of leather or a chain, which you attach to the dog's collar so that you can keep the dog under control.
downtime [ˈdaʊntaɪm]
In industry, downtime is the time during which machinery or equipment is not operating.
flushed [flʌʃt]
If you say that someone is flushed with success or pride you mean that they are very excited by their success or pride
malfunction [ˌmælˈfʌŋkʃn]
If a machine or part of the body malfunctions, it fails to work properly
mush [mʌʃ]
Mush is a thick, soft paste.
descent [dɪˈsent]
A descent is a movement from a higher to a lower level or position.
carryon ['kæri:ɒn]
可随身携带的物品
stowed [s'təʊd]
If you stow something somewhere, you carefully put it there until it is needed.
omen [ˈəʊmən]
If you say that something is an omen, you think it indicates what is likely to happen in the future and whether it will be good or bad.
robe [rəʊb]
A robe is a loose piece of clothing which covers all of your body and reaches the ground. You can describe someone as wearing a robe or as wearing robes.
sincere [sɪnˈsɪə(r)]
If you say that someone is sincere, you approve of them because they really mean the things they say. You can also describe someone's behaviour and beliefs as sincere
escort [ˈeskɔ:t]
If you escort someone somewhere, you accompany them there, usually in order to make sure that they leave a place or get to their destination.
grasp [grɑ:sp]
If you grasp something that is complicated or difficult to understand, you understand it.
devastate [ˈdevəsteɪt]
If something devastates an area or a place, it damages it very badly or destroys it totally
manhood [ˈmænhʊd]
Manhood is the state of being a man rather than a boy.
threaten [ˈθretn]
If a person threatens to do something unpleasant to you, or if they threaten you, they say or imply that they will do something unpleasant to you, especially if you do not do what they want
rap [ræp]
A rap is a statement in a court of law that someone has committed a particular crime, or the punishment for committing it.
monogamous [mə'nɒɡəməs]
Someone who is monogamous or who has a monogamous relationship has a sexual relationship with only one partner.
lapse [læps]
A lapse is a moment or instance of bad behaviour by someone who usually behaves well
eventually [ɪˈventʃuəli]
Eventually means in the end, especially after a lot of delays, problems, or arguments.
bow out [bəu aut]
If you bow out of something, you stop taking part
feminist [ˈfemənɪst]
A feminist is a person who believes in and supports feminism.
cemetery [ˈsemətri]
A cemetery is a place where dead people's bodies or their ashes are buried.
tiebreaker [ˈtaɪbreɪkə(r)]
n. 决胜局
minty [ˈmɪnti]
薄荷;Mint is a herb with fresh-tasting leaves.
booze [bu:z]
Booze is alcoholic drink
genie [ˈdʒi:ni]
In stories from Arabia and Persia, a genie is a spirit which appears and disappears by magic and obeys the person who controls it.
gal [gæl]
a girl or woman
brand new [brænd nju:]
A brand-new object is completely new.
commitment [kəˈmɪtmənt]
Commitment is a strong belief in an idea or system
sentimental [ˌsentɪˈmentl]
Someone or something that is sentimental feels or shows pity or love, sometimes to an extent that is considered exaggerated and foolish.
count on [kaunt ɔn]
If you count on someone or count upon them, you rely on them to support you or help you.

Sentences

Sort of felt like I was playing hooky
I love them to pieces
but okay if we take a rain check
the homepage has to read in a glance
I was in charge of overseeing
take your time
we were so impressed
You nailed it
you have to set the tone
she counts it as exercise
Gray is the new green
It's the job. It ages you.
we're super cas here
Baby steps
On my way
I'm a little in love with it
I am out of ideas
I just happen to have looked out the window
you should take the day off and feel better
I'm happy to cover for Mike
He's supposed to be brilliant
Word travels fast
Be there or be square
Over the hump
I'm beyond happy at you
I haven't seen you in days
It's good to hear your voice
It was great meeting you today
Cracks me up
Legos everywhere, so watch your step
he's the only dad in a sea of moms
Totally saved our butts
Taking the high road is exhausting
that's kind of the point.
she works on all cylinders all the time.
We made some progress
force of habit
I was in charge of printing
For twenty-some years I sat right by that window
better late than never
I've never run across anyone quite like you
You're never wrong to do the right thing
Transport you
read them all the week they came out
You can friend me
I have about another hour of work.
I'll pretend I believe you
I bust my ass for her 14 hours a day
A lot of your stress is gonna be lifted once you're out from under this mountain of worry
Happy to
Everyone's flipping out about it but you know I'm still on the fence at best
it's a win-win
You're behind the wheel.
I am positive
pull it to
I'm just terrible with names
here's my theory about this
they were on fire
you're more on the inside than I am
I'm just a big bowl of mush
That's a hard thing to pull off
Let's take that one off your plate right now
He told me to sleep on it and that we'd talk tomorrow
I figure if someone else can call some of the shots at work
I don't see how that adds up
He said he was taking the day off
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