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burke

英[bɜːk] 美[bɜːk]
  • v. 秘密镇压;扣压;回避;搁置;<古>使窒息而死以出卖尸体(供解剖用)
  • Burke
  • n. 伯克(人名)
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详细释义

Noun:
  1. British statesman famous for his oratory; pleaded the cause of the American colonists in British Parliament and defended the parliamentary system (1729-1797)

  2. United States frontierswoman and legendary figure of the Wild West noted for her marksmanship (1852-1903)

Verb:
  1. murder without leaving a trace on the body

  2. get rid of, silence, or suppress;

    "burke an issue"

双语例句

1. Burke cast a cursory glance at the menu, then flapped it shut.
伯克匆匆地瞥了一眼菜单,然后啪地合上了。

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2. Burke's sentiments undoubtedly struck a responsive chord in Parliament.
伯克的观点无疑引起了议会的积极回应。

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3. Mr Burke, pleading poverty, changed his mind.
伯克先生以自己穷为由改变了主意。

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4. Burke later admitted he had lied.
伯克后来承认自己撒了谎。

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5. Burke was asleep, sprawled obliviously against the window.
伯克无意识地摊开四肢靠着窗户睡着了。

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