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vapours

/ˈveɪpərz/

Meanings
noun

蒸汽，雾气

Cloudy diffused matter such as mist, steam or fumes suspended in the air.

Examples :

"The strong cleaning fluid released harsh, stinging vapours that filled the small bathroom. "
强力清洁剂释放出刺鼻、呛人的蒸汽，弥漫了整个狭小的浴室。
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noun

幻想，空想，虚无缥缈的想法

Something insubstantial, fleeting, or transitory; unreal fancy; vain imagination; idle talk; boasting.

Examples :

"His grand plans to become a famous actor were just vapours, as he spent more time talking about it than actually practicing. "
他想成为著名演员的宏伟计划不过是空想，因为他花在谈论上的时间比实际练习的时间还多。
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Related Words

Illustration something

something noun

/ˈsamθɪŋ/ /ˈsʌmθɪŋ/

东西，事物

"My friend told me there was something in the box, but I didn't know what it was yet. "

我朋友告诉我盒子里有东西，但我还不知道那是什么。

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transitory adjective

/ˈtɹæn.sɪ.t(ə)ɹɪ/ /ˈtɹæn.sɪˌtɔɹ.i/

短暂的， 暂时的。

"The joy of winning the school raffle was transitory; I was happy for only a few hours until I realized I had to pay taxes on the prize. "

赢得学校彩票带来的喜悦是短暂的；我只高兴了几个小时，直到我意识到我还要为奖品缴税。

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suspended verb

/səˈspɛndɪd/

暂停，中止。

"The meeting was suspended for lunch."

会议暂停，先吃午饭。

Illustration substance

substance noun

/ˈsʌbstəns/

物质, 材料

"The scientist carefully examined the substance to determine its chemical composition. "

科学家仔细检查了这种物质，以确定它的化学成分。

Illustration flatulence

flatulence noun

/ˈflæt͡ʃələns/

胀气，放屁。

"After eating a large bowl of beans, Michael suffered from embarrassing flatulence throughout the afternoon. "

吃了满满一大碗豆子后，迈克尔整个下午都饱受令人尴尬的胀气放屁之苦。

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administration noun

/ədˌmɪnəˈstɹeɪʃən/

管理，行政，治理

"The school administration is responsible for managing the daily schedule. "

学校行政部门负责管理日常日程安排。

Illustration prescribed

prescribed verb

/pɹəˈskɹaɪbd/

开（药），处方。

"The doctor prescribed aspirin."

医生开了阿司匹林（的药）。

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practicing noun

/ˈpɹæktɪsɪŋ/ /ˈpɹæktɪzɪŋ/

练习，实践.

"Her diligent practicing on the piano led to a stunning performance at the recital. "

她勤奋地练习钢琴，最终在演奏会上呈现了惊艳的表演。

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melancholy noun

/ˈmelənkəli/ /ˈmɛl.ənˌkɑl.i/

忧郁质，黑胆汁。

"Ancient medical texts described the "melancholy" as a harmful bodily fluid, believed to cause sadness and illness. "

古代医学典籍将“忧郁质/黑胆汁”描述为一种有害的体液，认为它会导致悲伤和疾病。

Illustration imagination

imagination noun

/ɪˌmædʒəˈneɪʃən/

想象力， 想象。

"Imagination is one of the most advanced human faculties."

想象力是人类最高级的能力之一。

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hypochondria noun

/ˌhaɪpoʊˈkɑndriə/ /ˌhaɪpəˈkɑndriə/

疑病症, 疑病，对疾病过度的忧虑。

"John's constant worrying about every minor ache and pain suggests he might be suffering from hypochondria. "

约翰总是为一点小痛小病担心不已，这表明他可能患有疑病症。

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insubstantial adjective

/ˌɪnsəbˈstænʃəl/ /ˌɪnsəpˈstænʃəl/

空洞，虚无的.

"The bridge was insubstantial and would not safely carry a car."

这座桥梁结构空洞，根本无法安全承载汽车。