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打败 — meaning in English

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English meaning

lick verb To pass the tongue over something.
vanquish verb To defeat someone or something completely, especially in a fight or contest.

Senses

打败 is used for these senses in English:

lick (colloquial, dated) To defeat decisively, particularly in a fight.
vanquish (transitive) To defeat (someone); to overcome.

lick — full definition

verb To pass the tongue over something.
verb To defeat decisively, especially in a fight or contest.
noun A single stroke of the tongue.
noun A short musical phrase or riff, especially in guitar playing.

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C2 · Advanced serendipity Fortunate discoveries made entirely by accident.

Gen Z slang rizz Charm — the ability to attract a romantic interest.

B2 · Intermediate empathy The capacity to share another person’s feelings.

C1 · Advanced nonchalant Casually calm and relaxed; unconcerned.

Internet slang delulu Delusional — believing something against the odds.

Etymology nostalgia Greek nostos “return home” + algos “pain”.

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