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underpowered

US /ˌʌndə'paʊəd/

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UK /ʌndə'paʊəd/

adjecitve

Lacking or low in power

vole

US /vol/

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UK /vəul/

noun

Small rodent inhabiting fields or meadows

steam

US /stim/

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UK /sti:m/

noun

Mist collecting on a surface when wet air cools
Source of stamina, strength or energy

verb

To cover a surface with steam, so as to clean it
To cook in mist of tiny drops from boiling water

A2英檢初級

your

US /jʊr, jɔr, jor,jə/

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UK /jɔ:/

determiner

Belonging to you; belonging to the other person

never

US /ˈnɛvɚ/

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UK /'nevə(r)/

adverb

Not ever; not at any time

pesky

US /ˈpɛski/

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UK /ˈpeski/

adjecitve

Causing irritation or annoyance

brain

US /bren/

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UK /breɪn/

verb

To strike someone forcefully on the head

noun

The part of the head that thinks
A smart person who often makes good decisions

steamer

US /ˈstimɚ/

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UK /ˈsti:mə(r)/

noun

Ship with funnels, driven by steam engines

response

US /rɪˈspɑns/

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UK /riˈspɔns/

noun

Something said/written as an answer to something
Reaction to something that has occurred

A2TOEIC英檢中級

tip

US /tɪp/

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UK /tɪp/

verb

To pour or move something from a place, container
To give extra money for good service

noun

End point of e.g. a pencil or finger
Extra money given for good service

A2英檢初級