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leisurely; flee; seclude; lost; outstanding
Meanings
5 senses · 25 examplesadjective
comfortable; leisurely; carefree
literaryDescribes a state of ease and relaxation.
The old man lives a comfortable life in the countryside.
The army rested to wait for the fatigued enemy before launching an attack.
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This reform achieved a one-time effort for permanent results.
After retirement, he lives a very leisurely and happy life.
This comfortable life made him gradually lose his fighting spirit.
verb
to flee; to run away; to escape
literaryUsed for running away from a place or situation, often in formal or literary contexts.
The thief fled while the security guard was distracted.
Under enemy siege, he chose not to flee.
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The prisoner escaped from the jail under cover of darkness.
After being defeated, the enemy troops scattered and fled one by one.
He escaped from the collapsing building before the accident happened.
verb
to seclude oneself; to live in seclusion
literaryRefers to leaving society to live a quiet, isolated life, often used in historical or literary contexts.
Many ancient scholars chose to seclude themselves in mountains and forests, away from official disputes.
This hermit lives a secluded life and never interacts with the outside world.
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He was tired of city life and decided to seclude himself in the countryside.
There were many secluded poets during the Wei and Jin Dynasties.
These hermits refused to cooperate with those in power.
adjective
lost; missing; out of circulation
literaryUsed to describe documents, books, stories, or information that are no longer preserved or passed down.
Many ancient lost articles can no longer be verified.
This lost book records many little-known historical events.
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This war caused a large number of ancient books to be lost or scattered.
There are many anecdotes about this poet circulating among the people.
These lost anecdotes help us learn more about this writer.
adjective
outstanding; surpassing ordinary
literaryUsed to describe people, skills, or achievements that are above average.
This painter's skills are truly outstanding and unparalleled.
He showed exceptional talent in the competition and won the championship.
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This outstanding scholar enjoys high reputation in the academic community.
His calligraphy style is outstanding and free from vulgarity.
This team's innovation ability is far beyond ordinary levels.