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promissory

[形容词]

relating to a promise or commitment to fulfill an obligation or debt at a specified time in the future

承诺的, 与承诺有关的

Ex: They drafted a promissory agreement outlining the terms of their partnership and the distribution of profits .他们起草了一份**承诺性**协议，概述了他们的合作条款和利润分配。

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knotty

[形容词]

full of complications or difficulties

复杂的, 棘手的

Ex: The author skillfully navigated through the knotty plot of the mystery novel , keeping readers engaged until the end .作者巧妙地驾驭了这部悬疑小说的**错综复杂**的情节，让读者一直保持兴趣直到最后。

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ghastly

[形容词]

extremely unpleasant, shocking, or horrifying in appearance, nature, or effect

可怕的, 恐怖的

Ex: He told a ghastly story that left everyone pale and silent .他讲了一个**可怕的**故事，让所有人都脸色苍白，沉默不语。

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gingerly

[形容词]

done or carried out in a way that avoids risk, harm, or discomfort

小心翼翼地, 谨慎地

Ex: He gave her a gingerly smile , unsure of how she 'd react .他给了她一个**小心翼翼的**微笑，不确定她会如何反应。

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racy

[形容词]

displaying qualities of speed, boldness, or provocation and suitable for competition

运动的, 大胆的

Ex: The cyclist's high-performance gear and vigorous training routine positioned him as a racy competitor in the upcoming cycling race.自行车手的高性能装备和 vigorous 训练 routine 使他在即将到来的自行车比赛中成为一个**快速的**竞争者。

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pulmonary

[形容词]

related to the lungs or the respiratory system

肺的, 与肺有关的

Ex: Pulmonary rehabilitation programs aim to improve lung function and overall respiratory health in individuals with chronic lung conditions.**肺康复**计划旨在改善慢性肺部疾病患者的肺功能和整体呼吸健康。

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wintry

[形容词]

unwelcoming and lacking in warmth or friendliness

寒冷的, 冷淡的

Ex: Their relationship had grown wintry over the years, with communication becoming scarce and interactions strained.他们的关系多年来变得**冷淡**，沟通变得稀少，互动变得紧张。

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predatory

[形容词]

(of wild animals) living by preying on other animals, especially live animals

捕食性的, 食肉的

Ex: The owl 's predatory gaze followed the movement of a mouse on the forest floor .猫头鹰的**捕食性**目光跟随着森林地面上老鼠的移动。

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scholarly

[形容词]

related to or involving serious academic study

学术的, 博学的

Ex: Writing a scholarly paper requires meticulous attention to detail and adherence to academic conventions.撰写**学术**论文需要细致入微的注意力和对学术惯例的遵守。

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ungainly

[形容词]

moving in a way that is awkward and not smooth

笨拙的, 不灵活的

Ex: The puppy 's ungainly paws tripped over themselves as it ran to greet its owner .

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plenary

[形容词]

complete in every respect

完全的, 全面的

Ex: The conference provided a plenary exploration of the historical , social , and cultural dimensions of the Renaissance period .会议对文艺复兴时期的历史、社会和文化维度进行了**全面**的探索。

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surly

[形容词]

ill-tempered and often rude to others

脾气坏的, 粗暴的

Ex: Even on the sunniest of days , the old man 's surly demeanor seemed to cast a shadow over the neighborhood .即使在阳光最灿烂的日子里，老人的**乖戾**举止似乎也给整个街区蒙上了一层阴影。

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grisly

[形容词]

causing horror or disgust, typically due to involving violence or death

可怕的, 恐怖的

Ex: The forensic team meticulously documented every grisly aspect of the crime scene to aid in the investigation and prosecution of the perpetrator .法医团队 meticulously documented every **令人毛骨悚然的** aspect of the crime scene to aid in the investigation and prosecution of the perpetrator.

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stately

[形容词]

having an impressive and dignified manner or appearance, often associated with grandeur or elegance

庄严的, 雄伟的

Ex: His stately mannerisms and refined speech reflected his upbringing in aristocratic circles , leaving a lasting impression on those he encountered .他**庄严**的举止和优雅的谈吐反映了他在贵族圈子的成长经历，给遇到他的人留下了深刻的印象。

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velvety

[形容词]

showing a smooth, soft, and luxurious quality similar to the feel of velvet fabric

天鹅绒般的, 丝滑的

Ex: The velvety fabric of the couch invited everyone to sit down and relax.沙发**天鹅绒般**的面料邀请每个人坐下来放松。

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murky

[形容词]

(of liquids) not clear or transparent

浑浊的, 泥泞的

Ex: The old well had n't been used in years , and its water was now murky and unpalatable , reflecting its stagnant state .那口老井已经多年未用，现在它的水**浑浊**难喝，反映了它的停滞状态。

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niggardly

[形容词]

excessively stingy or miserly, often characterized by an unwillingness to spend or give freely

吝啬的, 小气的

Ex: The government 's niggardly allocation of funds to public education resulted in deteriorating school facilities and limited resources for students .政府对公共教育的**吝啬**资金分配导致学校设施恶化和学生资源有限。

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dimly

[副词]

in a way that lacks brightness, excitement, or allure, often evoking a sense of dullness or monotony

暗淡地, 无光泽地

Ex: The lecture proceeded dimly, lacking engaging visuals or interactive elements to sustain the students ' interest .讲座进行得**暗淡无光**，缺乏吸引人的视觉效果或互动元素来维持学生的兴趣。

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swarthy

[形容词]

having a naturally dark face or complexion

黝黑的, 晒黑的

Ex: The travelers had developed swarthy tans after their long journey .旅行者们经过长途旅行后，皮肤变得**黝黑**。

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