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A: I have come up with a new invention. B: You better patent it quickly, in case someone steals your idea. patent n. 专利，专利权 a. (有关)专利(权)的，受专利保护的 vt. 得到...的专利权 A: I got a pathetic result in the exam. B: But at least you still passed. pathetic a. 1.差劲的，令人生厌的;2.引起怜悯的，可怜的，可悲的 A: Do you celebrate your national day each year? B: No, I m not a patriot. patriot n. 爱国者，爱国主义者 A: I always feel so patriotic when my country is playing an international match. B: Yes, it is strange what football can do! patriotic a. 爱国的，有爱国心的，显示爱国精神的 A: Patrols are requested to keep noise to a minimum after 10pm. B: Isn t that a bit early for a hotel? patrol v. (在...)巡逻，巡查 n. 1.巡逻，巡查;2.巡逻兵，巡逻队 A: Please do not patronize me. B: I wasn t , I was trying to compliment you. patronize vt. 1.以高人一等的态度对待;2.经常光顾，惠顾;3.赞助 | 
