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(v.) envy, to be jealous (of...)

(idiom.) seeking instant benefit, looking only for fast return

(n.) native place

(adj.) rapid, sudden

(n.) the utmost limit, extremity

(phr.) impatient for success

(adv.) as soon or early as possible

(adj.) hasty, impetuous, rash, irritable

(n./v.) taboo; avoid as taboo, abstain from

(v.) to fuss about; to haggle over

(adj.) quiet, silent

(v.) place one's hope in; entrust the care of somebody, let with someone

(n.) sign, indicator, trace

(n.) ability of memorizing

(n.) summary, digest of a report

(n.) guy, fellow, man | (n.) tool, weapon, domestic animal

(n.) fine food, delicious food

(idiom.) known to every household

(v.) be mixed or mingled up (with)

(v./m.) fry in shallow oil; simmer in water, decoct; decoction (of herbal medicine)

(n./adj.) peak; most advanced, cutting-edge

(adj.) (of an object) firm and tenacious, tough and tensile; (one's spirit/character) firm, persistent, staunch

(adj.) keen, incisive, penetrating

(adj.) solid, firm, reliable

(v.) keep watch on, monitor, guard

(n.) prison

(v.) choose, select; pick up

(sep-v.) cut a ribbon at an opening ceremony

(adj.) simple and crude, shabby

(v./n.) self-criticize; self-criticism

(n.) simplified Chinese characters

(adj./adv.) brief and to the point; briefly

(v.) splash, spatter

(v.) distinguish (right from wrong), discern

(n.) spy, secret agent

(phr.) experienced and knowledgeable, well-informed

(n.) opinion, view

(v.) trample on, tread on

(n.) information, what one sees and hears

(idiom.) act bravely for a just cause, never hesitate to do what is right