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picture; plot; covet; plan
Meanings
6 senses · 27 examplesnoun
picture; drawing; chart
Commonly used for visual materials including maps, illustrations, and hand-drawn art.
The teacher used a map to explain geography knowledge to us.
The illustrations in this picture book are very cute.
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He is drawing a design drawing right now.
Children like to look at picture flashcards to learn characters.
This blueprint shows the planning of the future community.
verb
plan; plot; scheme
formalFormal and neutral, used for intentional planning of a goal or action.
The police stopped his plot to do evil in time.
The country vigorously strives to promote technological innovation.
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This company strives to expand its overseas market share.
He tried to cover up his mistake with lies.
The team plans to complete the project goal this month.
verb
covet; crave; seek greedily
neutralOften has a slightly negative connotation, referring to seeking benefits without considering consequences.
His profit-only practice has made many partners dissatisfied.
We should not just seek convenience and ignore safety issues.
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He craved pleasure and eventually wasted his studies.
Don't buy low-quality goods just for a cheap price.
He said something he shouldn't have just for a moment's satisfaction.
noun
intention; plan; ambition
formalUsed to refer to a person's goal or formal plan.
His good plan finally came to fruition.
This scientist has grand scientific ambitions.
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You can see his bad intentions from his words and deeds.
The government announced the five-year development plan.
His battle plan is very thorough and detailed.
verb
draw; depict; portray
literaryLiterary and formal, used in formal written contexts.
This painter is good at depicting figures, and the characters in his works are lifelike.
He painted the beautiful scenery of his hometown with a paintbrush.
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Ancient painters often painted landscapes and pastoral scenery.
This work depicts a scene of humans and nature coexisting harmoniously.
His painting depicts the suffering brought by war.
noun
surname Tu
A relatively rare Chinese surname.
Teacher Tu gave us a lively Chinese class today.
I know a friend whose surname is Tu.