n the central meaning or theme of a speech or literary work
n the choicest or most essential or most vital part of some idea or experience
常见例句
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\r \r Versatile phrase used as a put down. > Guy 1: I think I need more fiber in my diet because I only shit once a day and my ass bleeds. > Guy 2: What are you an ass[ologist]? or > What are you a colon[ologist]? or > What are you a fiber[ologist]? or > What are you an assbleed[ologist]? etc.
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(computer science) a register that has a built-in adder that adds an input number to the contents of the register
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(Roman law) a formal award by a magistrate of a thing or person to another person (as the award of a debtor to his creditor)
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English physiologist who conducted research into the function of neurons
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A magistrate in ancient Rome, who had the superintendence of public buildings, highways, shows, etc.
