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cat.a.clysm [}k$tD`kl0zDm] n. (突發的) 劇變；災難a sudden violent change or event
The country barely survived the cataclysm of war.
The revolution could result in worldwide cataclysm.
cat.a.clys.mic [`k$tD}kl0zm0k] adj. catastrophic
The huge fire was a cataclysmic event that destroyed the town.
catalyst [}k$tDl0st] n. 1. 刺激因素
The bombing attack was the catalyst for war.
The invention of the telephone was a great catalyst in improving communications.
The new development will act as a catalyst for growth in business and tourism.
( act as a catalyst for------- : 成為-------的催化劑 )
I see my role as being a catalyst for change.
2. 觸媒；催化劑
mislead [m0s}lid] v. 誤導；欺騙 [ mislead — misled — misled ]
The book’s title misled me into thinking it was a mystery novel, but it was about
cars.
I was misled into thinking he was honest.
He misled Sue by not telling her he was married.
misleading [m0s}lid0H] adj. 導入歧途的；誤導人的 70
It is illegal to put misleading information into an advertisement.
The information was misleading even if it wasn’t actually dishonest.
war.y [}wGri] adj. 謹慎的；小心翼翼的 concerned about danger; cautious (72)
He is very wary of driving his car late at night.
She was wary of getting involved with him.
Teach children to be wary of strangers.
Be wary of strangers who offer you a ride.
warily [}wGrDli] adv.
They looked at each other warily.
wariness [}wGrinDs] n.
feelings of wariness // There was a wariness in her tone.
unwary [Kn}wGri] adj. 不警覺的；不提防的
unwary buyers
The fast-moving tide sometimes surprises unwary swimmers.
feint [fent] v. (尤用於體育運動) 做假動作；佯攻；虛晃
He feinted with his right, then followed with a left hook.
n. (尤指體育運動中) 假動作；佯攻；虛晃
The boxer made a feint with his right, then followed with a left hook.
Some of the troops made a feint on one side fo the island, causing a distraction
while the main army invaded from the other side.
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