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unblocked; connect; understand; all; classifier
Meanings
12 senses · 57 examplesverb
unblocked; able to pass through
Describes objects, paths, or abstract plans that are not blocked.
This pipe is unblocked, so water can flow through it.
The workers are almost done drilling through the mountain cave.
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This plan is feasible in practice.
This small path leads to the mountain top.
The elevator does not go down to the underground parking lot.
verb
unblock with a tool
Typically used for unclogging stoves, pipes, or drains with a thin rod or similar tool.
Please use a poker to unclog the stove.
Mom is unclogging the kitchen drain right now.
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The toilet is clogged, call someone to unclog it quickly.
He used a wire to unclog the floor drain clogged with hair.
Grandpa helped me unclog the clogged fountain pen ink sac.
verb
have access to; connect to
Describes roads, railways, or other routes leading to a destination.
This city has a well-connected transportation network.
This train goes directly to Shanghai Railway Station.
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This highway leads to the border port.
The rural road finally reached the remote mountain village.
There is no cellular signal in this basement.
verb
connect; communicate
Used for interpersonal, institutional, or business connections.
We need to communicate to resolve the differences between both sides.
The two companies have been secretly colluding with each other.
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They passed information secretly through a middleman.
The two countries will restore normal trade relations.
All countries should exchange needed goods and pursue common development.
verb
notify; inform
Used for sharing information, updates, or notices with others.
Please notify everyone of the meeting time in a timely manner.
He reported the details of this incident to the newspaper office.
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Give me a call when you have time.
The teacher will inform parents about the parent-teacher meeting arrangements.
Please announce the flight delay notice over the broadcast.
verb
understand; master
Describes knowledge or proficiency in a subject, language, or situation.
He is proficient in multiple languages, which is very impressive.
Master Wang is skilled at car maintenance technology.
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He has a basic knowledge of classical Chinese and can read simple ancient texts.
He does not understand social etiquette and often offends people.
This professor is familiar with cutting-edge quantum physics theories.
noun
expert; specialist
Often used with a modifier to indicate expertise in a specific field.
We invited a Japan expert to give a lecture.
He is a know-it-all who can answer any question.
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This food expert recommended several authentic old restaurants.
Grandpa is a Peking Opera expert who can sing all the classic excerpts.
This computer expert helped us fix the system malfunction.
adjective
fluent; coherent
Describes writing, speech, or logic that is easy to follow and grammatically correct.
This essay is not very fluent and needs revision.
His speech draft is logically coherent and well-organized.
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This translation reads very smoothly and naturally.
The teacher said my essay has awkward sentence structures.
After revision, this article finally reads smoothly.
adjective
common; general
Describes things that are ordinary, not special or unusual.
This is our usual practice, very common.
A cold is a common illness.
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This statement is just a common practice.
In formal situations, we usually refer to him as Professor.
This is just an ordinary home-cooked meal, nothing special.
adjective
whole; entire; all
Used to emphasize that something covers the full scope or duration.
A total of 300 people participated in this event.
We worked all night to finish this project.
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He ate up the entire plate of cake.
We spent the entire holiday in the countryside.
He read through the entire professional book cover to cover.
measure word
classifier for documents, telegrams
Used to count written documents, official papers, telegrams, and similar items.
I received an urgent telegram.
This official document needs two copies.
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He wrote two personal letters for me.
The lawyer helped me organize five legal documents.
I submitted a set of patent application materials.
proper noun
surname Tong
A common Chinese family name.
Mr. Tong is a new client of our company.
Teacher Tong teaches at the middle school next door.