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feline

US /ˈfiˌlaɪn/

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UK /ˈfi:laɪn/

adjective

Belonging to the cat family

noun

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

stack

US /stæk/

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UK /stæk/

noun

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

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
All the time or very often.

advanced

US /ædˈvænst/

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UK /ədˈvɑ:nst/

verb

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

adjective

With a high level of skill or development
Highly developed or skilled.

canine

US /ˈkenaɪn/

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UK /ˈkeɪnaɪn/

adjective

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

noun

a dog
Long, pointed tooth

ambassador

US /æmˈbæsədɚ, -ˌdɔr/

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UK /æm'bæsədə(r)/

noun

Official representing a country in another country
A diplomatic agent of the highest rank accredited to a foreign government or sovereign, or to an international organization, as the resident representative of his or her own government or sovereign.

B1英檢中級

cheesy

US /ˈtʃizi/

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UK /'tʃi:zɪ/

adjective

Tasting like cheese
Tacky, low quality, or obviously sentimental.

fellowship

US /ˈfeloʊʃɪp/

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UK /ˈfeləʊʃɪp/

noun

Friendly feeling or relationship
Group sharing similar religious beliefs or hopes