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1.retroactively adv. 追溯地；逆动地

It isn't yet clear whether the new law can actually be applied retroactively.
新法令是否具有追溯力还不清楚。

2.behead vt. 砍头；使河流被夺流

Henry Ⅷ gave the order to behead Anne Boleyn.
(英王)亨利八世下令将安妮斩首。

3.decapitate vt. 斩首；解雇；使无效

Some people were decapitated during the French Revolution.
法国大革命期间，有些人被砍了头。

4.allegiance n. 效忠，忠诚；忠贞

His attendance at the rally declared his political allegiance.
他们出席大会显示了他政治上的忠诚。

5.sterilization n. 消毒，[医][食品] 杀菌；使不孕；无用状态

In some cases, a sterilization is performed through the vaginal wall.
有些情况下，可以经阴道壁施行绝育手术。

6.stoke vi. 烧火；做司炉工；大吃大喝 vt. 拨旺火；使饱吃一顿

The boiler has stoked up.
锅炉已经生起火了。