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feline

US /ˈfiˌlaɪn/

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UK /ˈfi:laɪn/

Noun

Belonging to the cat family
A formal word for 'cat'

frantically

US /ˈfræntɪklɪ/

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UK /'fræntɪklɪ/

Adverb

In a frenzied, wildly excited or worried way

barely

US /ˈbɛrli/

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UK /ˈbɛəli/

Adverb

Only just; just possible

A2TOEIC英檢中級

stack

US /stæk/

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UK /stæk/

Noun (Countable/Uncountable)

A large number or amount of something
Large tube through which smoke exits a building

Transitive Verb

To arrange cards in a certain order, to cheat
To put one thing on top of another, e.g. boxes

B1TOEIC英檢高級

constantly

US /ˈkɑnstəntlɪ/

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UK /ˈkɒnstəntli/

Adverb

Frequently, or without pause
In a way that is unchanging or faithful

advanced

US /ædˈvænst/

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UK /ədˈvɑ:nst/

Verb (Transitive/Intransitive)

(Of an army) to move forward
To change or improve

Adjective

With a high level of skill or development
very old

canine

US /ˈkenaɪn/

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UK /ˈkeɪnaɪn/

Countable Noun

Long, pointed tooth
a dog

Adjective

of or relating to dogs
Relating to or resembling a dog or dogs.

ambassador

US /æmˈbæsədɚ, -ˌdɔr/

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UK /æm'bæsədə(r)/

Countable Noun

Official representing a country in another country
A person who acts as a representative or promoter of a specified activity.

B1英檢中級

cheesy

US /ˈtʃizi/

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UK /'tʃi:zɪ/

Adjective

Being of poor quality or in bad taste; not sincere
Tasting like cheese

fellowship

US /ˈfeloʊʃɪp/

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UK /ˈfeləʊʃɪp/

Uncountable Noun

Friendly feeling or relationship

Countable Noun

Group sharing similar religious beliefs or hopes
A financial grant of money given to a student

B1英檢高級