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tweaks

/twiːks/

Meanings
noun

拧，扭，小调整。

A sharp pinch or jerk; a twist or twitch.

Examples :

"a tweak of the nose"
拧了一下鼻子
action sensation
noun

调整参数, 微调。

An additional input to a block cipher, used in conjunction with the key to select the permutation computed by the cipher.

Examples :

"To encrypt student ID numbers securely, the software uses a block cipher with several tweaks to generate unique encrypted codes, even when using the same key for all students. "
为了安全地加密学生证号码，该软件使用了一个分组密码，并结合几个调整参数/微调参数(tweaks)来生成唯一的加密代码，即使所有学生都使用相同的密钥也是如此。
computing technology technical electronics machine
verb

吸食冰毒后的行为， 甲基苯丙胺滥用症状。

To exhibit symptoms of methamphetamine abuse, such as extreme nervousness, compulsiveness, erratic motion, excitability; possibly a blend of twitch and freak.

Examples :

"After staying up for days "studying", he started to tweak, pacing and mumbling to himself. "
连续熬夜“学习”了好几天后，他开始出现冰毒滥用症状，不停地踱步，还自言自语。
medicine substance mind body condition human
verb

神色慌张，躲躲闪闪

To exhibit extreme nervousness, evasiveness when confronted by law enforcement or other authority (e.g., customs agents, border patrol, teacher, etc.), mimicking methamphetamine abuse symptoms.

Examples :

"Seeing the police car, he started to tweak, fidgeting and avoiding eye contact. "
看到警车后，他开始神色慌张，坐立不安，而且还躲避眼神交流，一副做贼心虚的样子。
police law action mind human society

Related Words

Illustration methamphetamine

methamphetamine noun

/ˌmɛθ æmˈfɛt əˌmin/

冰毒, 脱氧麻黄碱

"The police warned the community about the dangers of methamphetamine, a powerful and addictive drug. "

警方告诫社区居民警惕冰毒（脱氧麻黄碱）的危害，这是一种强效且容易使人上瘾的毒品。

Illustration modification

modification noun

/ˌmɒdɪfɪˈkeɪʃən/ /ˌmɑdɪfɪˈkeɪʃən/

状态，形态

"The modification of the family's routine, with evening meals moved to 7 pm, improved everyone's sleep schedule. "

家庭日常作息的改变，比如把晚餐时间调整到晚上七点，改善了每个人的睡眠。

Illustration conjunction

conjunction noun

/kənˈdʒʌŋkʃən/

连接，结合.

"The conjunction of the two roads created a traffic jam. "

两条路的汇合处造成了交通堵塞。

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permutation noun

/ˌpɜːrmjʊˈteɪʃən/ /ˌpɜːmjəˈteɪʃən/

排列，序列

"Which permutation for completing our agenda items makes the most sense?"

完成议程项目的哪种排列顺序最有意义？

Illustration persistent

persistent adjective

/pəˈsɪstənt/ /pɚˈsɪstənt/

坚持不懈， 固执.

"She has had a persistent cough for weeks."

她已经咳嗽好几周了，一直不见好，非常顽固。

Illustration prostitute

prostitute noun

/ˈpɹɒstɪtjuːt/ /ˈpɹɑːstətuːt/

妓女，娼妓

"Because she needed money to support her family, she became a prostitute. "

因为她需要钱来养家糊口，所以她做了妓女。

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especially adverb

/əˈspɛʃ(ə)li/

特别，尤其。

"My sister is very helpful, especially when it comes to organizing things. "

我妹妹很乐于助人，尤其是在整理东西方面。

Illustration originally

originally adverb

/əˈɹɪdʒnəli/

最初，起初，本来。

"Originally, this paper was white, but over the years it has yellowed with age."

最初，这张纸是白色的，但随着时间的推移，它变黄了。

Illustration nervousness

nervousness noun

/ˈnɜːrvəsnəs/ /ˈnɜːvɪsnəs/

紧张，不安

"His nervousness about the upcoming presentation was evident in his shaky voice. "

他对即将到来的演讲感到紧张不安，从他颤抖的声音中就能明显看出。

Illustration enforcement

enforcement noun

/ɪnˈfɔːrsmənt/ /ɛnˈfɔːrsmənt/

执行，实施，强制。

"Strict enforcement of the school's dress code is necessary to maintain order. "

严格执行学校的着装规定对于维持秩序是必要的。

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additional noun

/əˈdɪʃənəl/

附加物，添加物

"The teacher assigned additional homework for the weekend. "

老师周末布置了额外的作业。

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adjustment noun

/əˈdʒʌst.mənt/

调整，调节

"The adjustment to the new school schedule took a few days. "

适应新学校的作息时间需要几天。