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王冠，冕
为……加冕（加冠） |
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| institutionalize |
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使成惯例；使制度化；使成为惯常的行为
inefficient practices that have been allowed to become
institutionalized 已习以为常的低效率的办事方式
institution n. 1. 惯例，习俗，制度 2. 社会机构 |
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to speak |
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(或so to say):(做插入语)可以这么说,打个譬喻说
Imperialism is , so to speak ,digging its own grave. 帝国主义可以说是在自掘坟墓。 |
| undergo |
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(underwent ,undergone) ; to
experience (esp. sth unpleasant, unwelcome , or difficult)
经历(受)；遭受(尤指不好的事)
she’s undergoing treatment at the hospital. 她在医院接受治疗。
The company has undergone some major changes in the last
five years.
公司在过去的五年中起了重大的变化。 |
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a person ,thing,or event
that attracts esp. a paying public 有吸引力的人(事件，事物), 受欢迎的人(东西)
The new singer is a big draw. 那位新歌手很叫座。 |
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(drew ,drawn) 1. (用铅笔或钢笔等) 画，描绘
Jane draws very well. 简的画画得很好。
He drew a map. 他画了一幅地图。
2. 拉(动)，拖，牵引
The horse drew the cart up the hill.马拉车上山。
to draw the curtains 拉窗帘
3. (out)取(抽拔拉)出
He suddenly drew a knife out of his pocket. 他突然从口袋中抽出一把刀.
I drew out 100 dollars from my bank account. 我从银行存款中提取了一百美元.
4. 招来,吸引 The play is drawing big crowds. 那出戏吸引着大批观众.
Her shouts drew the attention of the police. 她的叫喊声引起了警察的注意. |
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