Group 3 · 學習模式
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involving a harsh mixture of loud, discordant sounds
刺耳的；不和諧的
The cacophonous traffic outside kept her awake all night.
A cacophonous mix of instruments opened the experimental piece.
The cafeteria was a cacophonous blend of voices and clattering trays.
to become less intense or severe
減弱；平息
The storm finally began to abate by midnight.
Doctors gave her medication to abate the pain.
Public anger over the scandal has yet to abate.
slow to act or slow to happen; intended to cause delay
拖延的；遲緩的
The lawyer's dilatory tactics stalled the trial for months.
His dilatory response frustrated the entire team.
They accused the committee of being dilatory in its decision-making.
to struggle to deal with a difficulty, or to assert something firmly
應付；主張
The team had to contend with terrible weather during the match.
She contends that the policy will hurt small businesses.
Local farmers must contend with unpredictable rainfall each year.
to be disloyal to someone, or to reveal something unintentionally
背叛；洩露
He felt betrayed when his friend leaked the secret.
Her trembling hands betrayed her nervousness.
The spy betrayed his country for money.