Reading U1 Amigo Brothers

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affect v.

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Definition: to cause a change; to influence 影响 Example sentence: The cold weather affects our choice of jackets.

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bout n.

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Definition: boxing match 拳击赛 Example sentence: The young boxers have fought seven bouts each.

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clarity n.

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Definition: clearness of expression that makes a message easy to understand 清晰 Example sentence: Conor’s organization chart brought clarity to our discussion on how best to divide tasks on the group project.

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emerge v.

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Definition: to become known or apparent 出现 Example sentence: Oliver’s reputation for fairness didn’t emerge overnight but was built up over the years.

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improvise v.

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Definition: to create and perform spontaneously or without preparation 即兴创作 Example sentence: When my father discovered that no one had shopped for groceries, he improvised by making a casserole from leftovers.

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pensively adv.

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Definition: marked by deep or sad thought 沉思地 Example sentence: We looked at the poet pensively while she read her long poem.

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referee n.

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The person who enforces the rules in a boxing match 裁判

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feint v.

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Made a false move to deceive an opponent in boxing 佯攻

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barrage n.

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A rapid and continuous series of punches 快速出击

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championship n.

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a competition to determine the best boxer or team 锦标赛