单词:geekette
A female geek.
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By Carolyn Weaver Washington, DC 20 June 2006 watch World Refugee Day report Child refugee June 20 is designated World Refugee Day. The United States has authorized 7,000 refugees for entry into the country this year, although at present there is on
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Voice 1 Hello, Im Marina Santee. Voice 2 And Im Rebekah Schipper. Welcome to Spotlight. This programme uses a Special English method of broadcasting. It is easier for people to understand, no matter where in the world they live. Voice 1 It is a warm
今天我们要学的词是refugee。 Refugee, 是难民的意思。refugee camp 是难民营。外国人在南非受到攻击,造成数千人出逃。分析人士说, This is a classic refugee situation, 这是典型的难民情况。 最近,乍
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