GRAMMAR, n. A system of pitfalls thoughtfully prepared for the feet for the self-made man, along the path by which he advances to distinction.
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n. 体系，系统;制度;身体;方法;
💡 sy(syn-=together)+ste(to stand)→系统；体系；秩序；制度；方法
"The system has the ability to run more than one program at the same time."
该系统能够同时运行一个以上的程序。
近义：approach, method, methodology, procedure, process, technique
n. 区别;荣誉;特质;卓越;
💡 distinct明显的+ion表名词 → 区别；优秀
"We must draw a clear distinction between right and wrong."
我们必须明确区分是与非.
近义：title, cachet, elegance, excellence, unlikeness, difference
反义：impoliteness, indecency, obscenity, roughness, rudeness, uncouthness
n. 语法;语法书;（学术的）基本原理;（人的）语言知识及运用能力;
💡 gramm=gram写，图+ar表物→写的[规则]→语法
"He elucidated a point of grammar."
他解释了一个语法要点。
adv. 沉思地；体贴地, 亲切地
近义：intently, observantly, attentively, knowingly, pensively, ponderously
反义：hazily, headily, hurriedly, impulsively, incautiously, inconsiderately
n. 自己;本人;本性;私利;
adj. 同一的;纯净的;单一的;
vt. 使自花授精;使近亲繁殖;
vi. 自花授精;
"His style of dressing bespoke great self-confidence."
他的衣着风格显得十分自信。
近义：ego, individuality, selfhood, distinctiveness, selfishness, egoism
adj. …制的;（人工）做成的，拼成的;虚构的;保证成功的;
v. 使(make的过去式和过去分词);
"He made it absolutely clear."
他把此事讲得一清二楚。
近义：manufactured, produced, done, fabricated, artificial, manmade
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"TEETOTALER, n. One who abstains from strong drink, sometimes totally, sometimes tolerably totally."