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第二部分：本周词汇 （2:00")
Monday:
playbook: a book containing a sports team's strategies and plays, especially in football
fleet: a number of vehicles or aircraft operating together or under the same ownership
caution: say something as a warning
dip: sink, drop, or slope downward
positive note: with an optimistic tone, with good news.
Tuesday:
Snap:break or cause to break suddenly and completely, typically with a sharp cracking sound
scrutiny: critical observation or examination.
Crown: an award or distinction gained by a victory or achievement, especially in sports.
hawkish: advocating an aggressive or warlike policy, especially in foreign affairs.
accrue: accumulate or receive (such payments or benefits)
Wednesday:
collide: come into conflict or opposition;
withstand:offer strong resistance or opposition to (someone or something);
pledge: commit (a person or organization) by a solemn promise;
ramp up: increase the level or amount of something sharply;
in tandem: alongside each other; together:
Thursday:
plow:move in a fast and uncontrolled manner
digest:understand or assimilate (new information or the significance of something) by a period of reflection
shake off: successfully deal with or recover from an illness, injury, or negative feeling
rip (through): move forcefully and rapidly
lapse: cease to follow the rules and practices of that religion or doctrine
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