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dash forward; suddenly; protruding; chimney; anatomical term
Meanings
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dash forward; charge; burst through
Describes rapid, forceful movement forward or breaking through an obstacle.
The police broke through the roadblock set up by the gangsters.
The soldiers charged into the enemy's position.
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Wolves are running wildly across the grassland.
He broke through his own running record.
We successfully broke through the enemy's encirclement.
adverb
suddenly; abruptly; unexpectedly
Used to modify verbs or adjectives to indicate an unexpected, rapid change.
The weather suddenly turned cold.
Temperatures have risen sharply recently, everyone should take precautions against heatstroke.
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He appeared in front of me out of nowhere.
This sudden epidemic disrupted everyone's plans.
Her sudden change of mood surprised everyone.
verb
protrude; stick out; stand out
Describes something that sticks up or rises above its surroundings.
This small hill rises above the plain.
His cheekbones are very prominent.
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This viewpoint was very prominent at that time.
A protruding rock on the side of the road almost made me fall.
Her talent stands out particularly in the team.
noun
chimney; flue (ancient)
archaicA classical term referring to the smoke outlet on ancient stoves, equivalent to modern chimneys.
The chimneys of ancient households were made of fired clay.
Bending the chimney and moving the firewood is a famous idiom.
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This old kitchen still retains the ancient stove chimney.
noun
anatomical process (short for 突起)
technicalUsed exclusively in anatomical terminology to refer to bony processes or protruding structures in the body.
The superior and inferior articular processes of the human skeleton play a connecting role.
The doctor checked whether the articular processes of his cervical spine were normal.