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gladiators

/ˈɡlædieɪtərz/

Meanings
noun

角斗士， 斗士

(in ancient Rome) A person (professional or slave) who entertained the public by engaging in mortal combat with another, or with a wild animal.

Examples :

"In ancient Rome, gladiators fought to the death in arenas for the entertainment of the crowds. "
在古罗马，角斗士在竞技场中进行殊死搏斗，为观众提供娱乐。
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Related Words

Illustration professional

professional noun

/pɹəˈfɛʃənəl/

专业人士，从业者

"My uncle is a professional engineer. "

我叔叔是一位专业的工程师。

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engaging verb

/ɪnˈɡeɪd͡ʒɪŋ/

互动，交往.

"During the lunch break, the colleagues engaged in lively conversation about the weekend plans. "

午休时，同事们热烈地聊着周末的计划，互相交流互动。

Illustration curriculum

curriculum noun

/kəˈɹɪk.jə.ləm/ /kəˈɹɪkjələm/

课程，教学计划

"The school's new curriculum includes more hands-on science projects. "

学校的新课程包括更多动手实践的科学项目。

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entertained verb

/ˌɛntəˈteɪnd/ /ˌɛntɚˈteɪnd/

招待，款待，使...感到愉快

"The motivational speaker not only instructed but also entertained the audience."

这位励志演讲者不仅讲授了知识，还用精彩的内容让观众感到非常愉快。

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controversy noun

/ˈkɑntɹəˌvɝsi/ /kənˈtɹɒvəsi/

争议，争论，纠纷

"The school board's decision to change the school mascot caused a lot of controversy. "

学校董事会更改学校吉祥物的决定引起了很大的争议。

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members noun

/ˈmɛmbəz/ /ˈmɛmbɚz/

成员，分子。

"All members of the book club must attend the monthly meeting. "

读书俱乐部的所有成员都必须参加每月例会。

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ancient noun

/ˈeɪn.ʃənt/

古人，老人

"The ancient librarian was known for her vast knowledge of history. "

这位年迈的图书管理员以她渊博的历史知识而闻名。

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extension noun

/ɪkˈstɛnʃən/

延伸，扩大，扩展

"The library offered an extension on the due date for the overdue books. "

图书馆允许延期归还那些已经过期的书。

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channel noun

/ˈtʃænəl/

河道，水道。

"The water coming out of the waterwheel created a standing wave in the channel."

水车流出的水在河道里形成了一个驻波。

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broadcast noun

/ˈbɹɑdkæst/ /-kæst/ /ˈbɹɔdkæst/

广播，播放

"The morning news broadcast was interrupted by an important announcement about the school closure. "

早间新闻广播因为一则关于学校停课的重要通知而被中断了。

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entertainment noun

/ˈɛn.tɚˈteɪn.mənt/

娱乐，消遣。

"The school's annual talent show was a great source of entertainment for the students and families. "

学校一年一度的才艺表演是学生和家长们极好的娱乐活动。

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another pronoun

/æˈnʌð.ə(ɹ)/ /əˈnʌð.ə(ɹ)/ /æˈnʌð.ɚ/ /əˈnʌð.ɚ/

另一个，又一个。

"There is one sterling and here is another"

这里有一个英镑，这里是另一个。