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hauteur
[名词]
a prideful and unfriendly manner of behaving that showcases one's belief of being better than others
傲慢
Ex: His hauteur was evident when he dismissed the suggestions of his team .当他驳回团队的建议时，他的**傲慢**显而易见。
leisure
[名词]
a period of time when one is free from duties and can do fun activities or relax
闲暇, 休闲
Ex: The museum is a great place to visit at your leisure over the weekend .博物馆是周末**闲暇**时参观的好地方。
semaphore
[名词]
a system of signaling using flags or other devices to communicate messages over a long distance
信号旗, 使用旗帜的信号系统
Ex: They taught us how to read semaphore signals at the naval museum.他们在海军博物馆教我们如何阅读**旗语**信号。
folklore
[名词]
the traditional beliefs, customs, stories, and legends of a particular community, usually passed down through generations by word of mouth
民俗, 民间传统
Ex: Folklore can also evolve over time , adapting to changes in society and incorporating new influences while retaining its essential character and meaning .**民俗**也可以随着时间的推移而演变，适应社会的变化并融入新的影响，同时保留其本质特征和意义。
sinecure
[名词]
a position that is not demanding or difficult but pays well
闲职, 肥差
Ex: She was offered a sinecure job at a prestigious law firm , where her main task was to attend social events and represent the firm in public settings , leaving her with ample free time and a handsome salary .她在一家著名的律师事务所获得了一份**闲职**，主要任务是参加社交活动并在公共场合代表事务所，这让她有大量的空闲时间和丰厚的薪水。
flag officer
[名词]
a naval rank belonging to someone in command and entitled to mark their position with a flag
旗官, 海军上将
clamor
[名词]
a loud, harsh, and often unpleasant noise
Ex: The clamor of alarm bells echoed through the building .
consignor
[名词]
a person or business that delivers commodities to the buyer whether by land, sea, or air
发货人, 寄售人
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