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petrol ['petr(ə)l] n.(英)汽油
15. distinguished [dɪˈstɪŋgwɪʃt]adj.著名的;卓越的
eg：He looked very distinguished.
他看上去非常高贵。
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distinguishable [dɪ'stɪŋɡwɪʃəbl] adj.可辩别的;可分辨
distinguish from 将…与…区分开
16. controversy [ˈkɒntrəvɜ:si]n.论战;公开辩论，争议
eg：The proposed cuts have caused considerable controversy.
削减开支的提议引起了诸多争议。
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controversial [ˌkɒntrəˈvɜ:ʃl] adj.有争议的
a highly controversial issue 一个相当有争议的问题
17. thorough [ˈθʌrə]adj.彻底的;周到的
eg：We are making a thorough investigation.
我们正在进行彻底调查。
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thoroughly [ˈθʌrəli] adv.彻底地;认真仔细地
thoroughfare ['θʌrə.fer] n. 大道，大街
through [θru:] prep. 通过;穿过;凭借
18. expectation [ekspek'teɪʃn]n.希望;预料
eg：Students' expectations were as varied as their expertise.
学生们的期望根据他们的专业各有不同。
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expectancy [ɪkˈspektənsi] n.期待，期望
expectant [ɪkˈspektənt] adj.期待的 n.候选人
19. motivate [ˈməʊtɪveɪt]vt.刺激;激励
eg：They are motivated by a need to achieve.
对成功的渴望激励着他们。
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motivation [ˌməʊtɪ'veɪʃn] n.动机;诱因
motivational [ˌməʊtɪ'veɪʃənl] adj.动机的，动力的
20. sympathize [ˈsɪmpəθaɪz]v.同情;怜悯
eg：I sympathize with you for your loss, Professor.
教授，我对您遭受的损失深表同情。
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sympathize with同情;支持
sympathizer [ˈsɪmpəθaɪzə(r)]n.支持者;同情者;赞助者
21. fluctuate [ˈflʌktʃueɪt]v.波动;涨落
eg：Body temperature can fluctuate if you are ill.
人患病后体温可能会上下波动。
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unpredictable fluctuations 瞬息万变
inflation [ɪn'fleɪʃ(ə)n] n. 膨胀;通货膨胀
22. postpone [ˌpəʊst'pəʊn]v.延期，推迟
eg：I'm afraid the meeting will be postponed.
会议怕要延期了。
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postponement [pə'spəʊnmənt] n.延期;推迟
23. identification [aɪˌdentɪfɪˈkeɪʃn]n.诊断;鉴定;身份证明
eg：Early identification of a disease can prevent death and illness.
病症的及早诊断可避免死亡与病痛。
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identification card身份证
identification number识别号码
24. coupon ['ku:pɒn]n.优惠券;礼券
eg：I have two coupons for the capital cinema.
我有两张首都电影院的赠券。
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Cash coupons 现金券
coupon code 优惠码
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