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2018-06-03来源:和谐英语
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wrestle – v. to fight (someone) by holding and pushing instead of by hitting, kicking, or punching : wrestler – n. someone who competes in the sport of wrestling

online – adj. connected to, served by, or available through a system and especially a computer or telecommunications system (such as the Internet)

bully – n. someone who frightens, hurts, or threatens smaller or weaker people – v. to frighten, hurt, or threaten (a smaller or weaker person) : to act like a bully toward (someone)

intimidate – v. to make (someone) afraid

coerce – v. to make (someone) do something by using force or threats — usually + into "He was coerced into signing the confession." "Soldiers coerced the residents into giving them food."

subtle – adj. clever and indirect : not showing your real purpose

acidic – adj. acid-forming

persuade – v. to move by argument, entreaty, or expostulation to a belief, position, or course of action

coax – v. to draw, gain, or persuade by means of gentle urging or flattery