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ballroom
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跳舞的大厅，舞厅 |
The crowd cheered as Ally entered the large ballroom. |
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twirl
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快速旋转，快速转动 |
She twirled around, showing off her new outfit. |
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show off
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卖弄，炫耀 |
She twirled around, showing off her new outfit. |
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outfit
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全套服装，装束(尤指为某场合或目的) |
She twirled around, showing off her new outfit. |
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fly open
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(门等)突然打开 |
Ally's eyes flew open, abruptly ending her daydream. |
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abruptly
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突然地，意外地 |
Ally's eyes flew open, abruptly ending her daydream. |
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daydream
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1. 白日梦，空想，(2. 做白日梦，沉尽于空想) |
Ally's eyes flew open, abruptly ending her daydream. |
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dock
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1. (把船)停在码头上，(2. (停泊船的)码头，船坞) |
Her family's spaceship was docked on planet Dorpio10 for her parents' latest peace mission. |
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latest
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1. 最近的，(2. 最新的) |
Her family's spaceship was docked on planet Dorpio10 for her parents' latest peace mission. |
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universe
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宇宙，太空 |
As Astralians with Astral minds, they flew all over the universe. |
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major
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1. 主要的，重要的，(2. 学校里的主修课程，专业) |
They solved major problems like severe droughts, food shortages, even wars between galaxies. |
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severe
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1. 严重的，危险的，(2. 严厉的，苛刻的) |
They solved major problems like severe droughts, food shortages, even wars between galaxies. |
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drought
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干旱 |
They solved major problems like severe droughts, food shortages, even wars between galaxies. |
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shortage
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缺少，不足 |
They solved major problems like severe droughts, food shortages, even wars between galaxies. |
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success
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成功 |
Our mission was a success, so we'll be taking off for home soon. |
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take off
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1. 出发，匆匆离开，(2. 脱下(衣帽、鞋子等)) |
Our mission was a success, so we'll be taking off for home soon. |
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finish up
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结束，完成 |
I'm just finishing up my homework! |
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tablet
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1. 平板电脑，(2. (木、石等制的)薄板，平板) |
Ally picked up her tablet and continued planning her party. |
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quarters
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(主要指军人营房或佣人的)住处 |
But seconds later her father burst into her sleep quarters. |
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expression
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1. 表情，(2. 措辞，说法) |
He sat beside her, his expression softening. |
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soften
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使变柔软，使变轻柔 |
He sat beside her, his expression softening. |
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master
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1. 精通，(2. (狗、仆人等的)主人，3. 大师，师傅) |
Mom and I are happy that you've mastered throwing your voice, and your levitation skills are improving. |
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levitation
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空中漂浮 (用冥想的盘坐姿势悬空) |
Mom and I are happy that you've mastered throwing your voice, and your levitation skills are improving. |
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solo
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单独的，单独做的 |
But you're past the age when most Astralians start going on solo missions. |
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revere
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(以虔诚之心)尊敬，崇敬 |
Our Astral minds are revered all over the universe because we use them to help others, not plan parties. |
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count
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1. 重要，有价值，(2. 将……计算在内，3. 数数，计数) |
Doesn't that count? |
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balance
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1. 平衡，均衡，(2. 使平衡，保持...的平衡) |
Not as much as keeping the universe in peaceful balance. |
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make up one's mind
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下定决心，拿定主意 |
Your mother and I have made up our minds. |
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responsible
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需负责任的，承担责任的 |
It's time for you to be more responsible. |
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communication
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交流，通信 |
The communication device in escape pod Alpha needs repair. |
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pod
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1. 宇宙飞船，飞船分离舱，(2. (豆等的)荚，壳) |
The communication device in escape pod Alpha needs repair. |
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repair
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1. 修理，修缮(名)，(2. 修理(动)) |
The communication device in escape pod Alpha needs repair. |
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in case
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万一，以防 |
Escape pods were kept on Astralians' mother ships in case things got dangerous and a quick getaway was required. |
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getaway
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逃走，逃跑 |
Escape pods were kept on Astralians' mother ships in case things got dangerous and a quick getaway was required. |
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require
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要求，需要 |
Escape pods were kept on Astralians' mother ships in case things got dangerous and a quick getaway was required. |
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argument
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争执，争吵，辩论 |
Ally didn't need to read her mind to know she would never win this argument. |
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emerge
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(从水中或黑暗等之中)浮现，出现 |
A few minutes later, Ally emerged in a brightly colored outfit. |
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practical
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1. 实用的，有用的，(2. 实际的) |
It's not very practical. |
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express
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1. 表达(感情，想法等)，(2. 快运，特快发送) |
It's fine for you to wear a boring old uniform, Mom, but I have to express my personality. |
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personality
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个性，性格 |
It's fine for you to wear a boring old uniform, Mom, but I have to express my personality. |
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known
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有名的 |
It's what I'm known for! |
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manual
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1. (特指机器产品的)使用手册，(2. 手工的，体力的) |
Here's the manual for fixing the comm device. |
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unplug
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拔掉电源 |
And make sure you unplug the— |
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tentacle
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(动物的)触角，触须 |
Ally rolled her eyes and flipped her tentacles. |
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detect
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发觉，察觉，侦测到 |
She didn't want her parents detecting her real thoughts right now. |
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range
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1. 范围，幅度，(2. (范围)涉及，3. 山脉) |
But as soon as she was out of range, those thoughts came spilling out. |
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spill out
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溢出，洒出 |
But as soon as she was out of range, those thoughts came spilling out. |