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1. Debase KK [dɪˋbes]
中文:降低(品質、價值等); 貶低(人格); 使(貨幣...
英英解釋: to lower in character, quality, or value; to degrade, adulterate; to cause to deteriorate
e.g Every time a new rule is introduced in a popular sport, there are fans who say it will debase the game.
2. Desecrate KK [ˋdɛsɪ͵kret]
中文:把(神物)供俗用; 褻瀆
英英解釋: to commit sacrilege upon, treat irreverently; to contaminate, pollute
E.g. The search continues for the vandals who desecrate the cemetery.
3. Disconcert KK [͵dɪskənˋsɝt]
中文:使倉皇失措; 使困窘
英英解釋: to confuse; to disturb the composure of
E.g. They had hoped to disconcert him with an unexpected question, but he was well prepared.
4. Grandiose KK [ˋgrændɪos]
中文:宏偉的
英英解釋: grand in an impressive or stately way; marked by pompous affectation or grandeur, absurdly exaggerated
E.g. In how many stories, I wonder, does an ambitious villain become the victim of grandiose plans?
5. Inconsequential KK [ɪn͵kɑnsəˋkwɛnʃəl]
中文:不合理的
英英解釋: trifling, unimportant
E.g. Feel free to ignore the inconsequential details, provided that you know exactly which ones they are.
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