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sermon
n. a talk given in church by a priest; a long and solemn piece of advice 布道;说教
consolation
n. (a person or thing that gives) comfort during a time of sadness and disappointment 安慰
untouched
a. not touched; not dealt with
usage
n. (a) generally accepted way of using a language 习惯用法
scope
n. the area within the limits of a question, subject, action, etc.; ranged
idiom
n. a phrase which means something different from the meanings of the separate words from which it is formed 习语;成语
cliche
n. an expression or idea used so often that it has lost much of its expressive force 陈词滥调,陈腐思想
context
n. what comes before and after (a word, phrase, statement, etc.), helping to fix the meaning (文章的)上下文
fluency
n. a smooth, easy flow 流利;流畅
fluent a.
dedication
n. self-sacrificing devotion 献身;忠诚;专心
dedicate vt.
disgust
n. strong feeling of dislike or distaste 厌恶
hopefully
ad. in a hopeful manner; if our hopes succeed 怀着希望;但愿
guidance
n. the act or process of guiding; advice on vocational or educational problems given to students
inexplicable
a. incapable of being explained 无法说明的;费解的
refuge
n. shelter or protection from danger or distress 避难;庇护
refugee
n. 难民