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karma

[ˈkəɾm(ə)] [ˈkɑː.mə] [ˈkɑɹ.mə]

Meanings
noun

因果，业力。

The sum total of a person's actions, which determine the person's next incarnation in samsara, the cycle of death and rebirth.

Examples :

"His poor grades in school were seen by some as a result of bad karma from a previous life. "
他糟糕的成绩被一些人认为是前世恶业所致。
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noun

因果，业力，命运

A force or law of nature which causes one to reap what one sows; destiny; fate.

Examples :

"My brother's constant teasing finally caught up to him; his bad karma resulted in him being teased mercilessly by the entire class. "
我弟弟一直捉弄别人，现在终于尝到苦果了；他的恶因导致他被全班同学无情地嘲笑，这就是报应/这就是因果报应。
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Related Words

Illustration classroom

classroom noun

/ˈklɑːsɹʊm/

教室，课堂。

"The children were excited to go to their classroom in the morning. "

孩子们早上很兴奋地去他们的教室上课。

Illustration determine

determine verb

/dɪˈtɜːmɪn/ /dɪˈtɝmɪn/

确定， delimitation。

"The teacher determined the rules for the classroom project, setting clear limits on the length of presentations. "

老师为课堂项目确定了规则，明确规定了演示的时长限制。

Illustration previous

previous noun

/ˈpɹiːvɪəs/ /ˈpɹivi.əs/

前科, 案底.

"It turned out the shoplifter had a lot of previous."

原来这个小偷有很多前科。

Illustration popularity

popularity noun

/ˌpɒp.jəˈlæɹ.ɪ.ti/

受欢迎，人气，流行。

"Politicians are rarely known for their popularity."

政治人物很少以受大众欢迎而出名。

Illustration atmosphere

atmosphere noun

/ˈæt.məsˌfɪə(ɹ)/ /ˈætməsˌfɪɹ/

大气层，大气。

"The atmosphere was thick with the smell of popcorn, as the kids gathered for the movie night. "

孩子们聚集在一起准备看电影，空气中弥漫着浓浓的爆米花味儿，仿佛置身于一个爆米花大气层中。

Illustration unsettling

unsettling verb

/ʌnˈsɛtəlɪŋ/

令人不安，使人不安。

"The unexpected phone call late at night unsettled me. "

深夜里那个突如其来的电话让我感到心神不宁。

Illustration attention

attention noun

/əˈtɛn.ʃən/

注意力, 关注.

"Please direct your attention to the following words."

请大家把注意力集中到下面的文字上。

Illustration mercilessly

mercilessly adverb

/ˈmɜːrsɪləsli/ /ˈmɜːrsɪlɪsli/

毫不留情地，无情地。

"She mercilessly read off the list of his wrongs in front of their friends."

她毫不留情地当着朋友们的面，一条条念出了他犯的错误。

Illustration incarnation

incarnation noun

/ˌɪŋkɑː(ɹ)ˈneɪʃən/

化身，体现.

"The young boy's incarnation of the superhero was quite impressive. "

那个小男孩扮演的超级英雄化身真是令人印象深刻。

Illustration distinctive

distinctive noun

/dɪˈstɪŋktɪv/

特点，特色，特征。

"Her distinctive laugh, a high-pitched giggle, could be heard across the entire playground. "

她那独特的笑声，一种尖锐的咯咯笑，整个操场都能听到。

Illustration discussion

discussion noun

/dɪsˈkʊʃən/ /dɪˈskʌʃən/

讨论, 谈论.

"My discussion with the professor was very enlightening."

我跟教授的讨论让我受益匪浅。

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indicating verb

/ˈɪndɪkeɪtɪŋ/

指出，表明，显示。

"The guard blew his whistle to indicate imminent departure."

警卫吹响哨子，表明即将出发。