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(of ) (一般用单数)
: a form of sth. such as a word , that is changed from its correct
or original form 讹误; 失去本来面目
The word “Thursday’ is a corruption of Thor’s Day.
Thursday 是 Thor’s Day 的讹用 |
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to make (unfair) use of ; profit
from 利用
You should take advantage of the fine weather to paint the fence.
你应该利用这好天气给篱笆上油漆。
She took advantage of his good nature. 她利用了他脾气好(这个特点) |
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(between ,from ) (不用进行式) to recognize
differences (between) 辨别，分清, 把……（与……）加以区别
It’s important to distinguish between compound interest and
simple interest .
分清复利与单利是重要的。
Small children can’t distinguish right from wrong.
小孩子不能明辨是非。 |
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