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send; launch; happen; express; prosper; ferment; expose; show
Meanings
17 senses · 82 examplesverb
to send out; deliver; distribute
Used for delivering goods, documents, or items to others.
The company distributed year-end bonuses to employees today.
Please help me send a parcel to Shanghai.
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The post office distributes letters every day.
The printing factory is printing and distributing new textbooks.
He sent a greeting text message to his family far away.
verb
to launch; fire; shoot
Used for weapons, projectiles, or spacecraft.
The soldiers fired artillery shells at the enemy's position.
China successfully launched a manned spaceship.
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This gun can fire 100 rounds per minute.
The archer shot a precise arrow.
After launch, the rocket entered its predetermined orbit.
verb
to produce; occur; generate
Used for natural phenomena, growth, or events.
Spring has arrived, and willows are starting to sprout.
This factory can generate 2,000 kilowatt-hours of electricity every day.
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The heavy rain caused a flash flood.
A flu outbreak has occurred at the school recently.
This land was flooded recently, and all the crops were destroyed.
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to express; convey; state
Used for sharing thoughts, opinions, or promises.
He delivered an important speech at the meeting.
The government issued new environmental protection policies.
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They swore to love each other forever in the church.
Please do not make negative comments behind people's backs.
He publicly expressed his opinions and suggestions.
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to expand; develop; promote
Used for growth, progress, or promotion of ideas/skills.
Our country is rapidly developing its economy.
The school encourages students to carry forward the spirit of innovation.
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The child develops healthily under the care of their parents.
This company is expanding its business scope.
We should carry forward the fine tradition of diligence and frugality.
verb
to prosper; get rich
informalUsed in informal spoken contexts to describe sudden or rapid wealth gain.
He has become wealthy through foreign trade business in the last two years.
That nouveau riche got rich overnight by speculating on real estate.
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He made a huge fortune by investing in stocks.
Young people in the village have gotten rich by working outside the town.
He built a prosperous restaurant with his excellent cooking skills.
verb
to expand; puff up; ferment
Used for food processing, especially for dried or dough products.
The dough expanded significantly after fermentation.
We need to soak dried sea cucumber in water to rehydrate it.
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This leavened dough can be used to make steamed buns.
Rehydrated dried wood ear mushrooms have a crisp and tender texture.
Over-fermented flour will turn sour.
verb
to disperse; emit; evaporate
Used for gases, smells, or energy release.
Open the window to let fresh air in and dispel the stale air indoors.
Exercise can help sweat out toxins accumulated in the body.
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When steaming steamed buns, a rich fragrance will be emitted.
Perfume will gradually evaporate over time.
The heat emitted by the campfire kept us warm.
verb
to reveal; expose; uncover
Used for discovering hidden things, truths, or excavating artifacts.
Scientists discovered a new dinosaur fossil.
The reporter exposed the fraud of this company.
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Archaeologists are excavating ancient tombs.
I finally found the old photos hidden in the drawer.
The police exposed the suspect's whereabouts through surveillance footage.
verb
to become; turn; give off
Used for describing changes in color, smell, or texture.
Autumn has arrived, and the leaves are turning yellow.
The humid weather made the wood damp.
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Spoiled milk will give off a bad smell.
Soy milk without added sugar will taste bitter.
Bread left out for too long will turn sour and become hard.
verb
to show; express; reveal
Used for expressing emotions such as anger, laughter, or worry.
He got angry immediately upon hearing the bad news.
Seeing the children playing, the old man smiled.
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He looked worried about failing the exam.
She gave a shy smile after hearing the compliment.
Everyone burst into laughter upon hearing the funny joke.
verb
to feel; experience
Used for describing physical or emotional sensations.
My legs feel numb after sitting for a long time.
After being bitten by mosquitoes, my arm feels itchy.
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If you don't get enough rest, your mouth will taste bitter.
Looking down from a high place makes me feel a little dizzy.
Hearing the scary story, he felt cold all over.
verb
to depart; set off; start out
Used for starting a journey or trip.
We will set off for Beijing tomorrow morning.
The soldiers were fully equipped and ready to carry out their mission.
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You can arrive in Guangzhou in the evening if you depart from Shanghai in the morning.
The tour group will gather at the airport before departing.
He set off on the journey before dawn.
verb
to start; initiate; launch
Used for starting movements, campaigns, or efforts.
The government launched a national environmental protection campaign.
He worked hard and finally achieved his dream.
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In negotiations, we should strike first to seize the initiative.
The company launched an employee skill training program.
He founded a public welfare charity organization.
verb
to inspire; arouse; enlighten
formalUsed for making people think deeply or gain new insights.
The teacher's words made us think deeply.
The moral contained in this story is thought-provoking.
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This film sparked the audience's thinking about human nature.
The expert's lecture inspired our innovative thinking.
This experience deeply inspired him and changed his attitude towards life.
measure word
round (for bullets, shells)
Used exclusively to count ammunition and projectiles.
The soldiers carried 100 rounds of ammunition.
This warship is equipped with thousands of artillery rounds.
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The sniper loaded three rounds of ammunition.
The enemy fired 50 rocket rounds.
A pistol magazine can hold 15 rounds of ammunition.
noun
surname Fa
Used as a family name in Chinese culture.
My neighbor's surname is Fa, and his name is Fa Jianguo.
Teacher Fa is the Chinese teacher at our school.