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bate

bate
[英] [beɪt] 生词本

vt.

vi.

n.

Verb

1. moderate or restrain; lessen the force of;

  • "He bated his breath when talking about this affair"
  • "capable of bating his enthusiasm"

2. flap the wings wildly or frantically; used of falcons

3. soak in a special solution to soften and remove chemicals used in previous treatments;

  • "bate hides and skins"
1. The cruel landlord would bate him no rent.
那个狠心的地主不肯给他减租。

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