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premise n. 前提

clear-cut adj. =clear 明显的

prosecute v. 起诉；控告；检举

prosecutor n. 检察官；检方

cause n. (支持或为之奋斗的) 事业、目标、思想

diffuse adj. 弥漫的；扩散的；漫射的 v. 传播；普及；使分散；散布

halo effect 光环效应

whereby 凭此、借以、由于（= by which）

deed n. = action

a brave/charitable/evil/good deed

bribery n. 贿赂

lenient adj. 宽容的

penalty n. 惩罚；点球

rule out v. 排除

whereas = although

merit n. 优点；美德

either A or B

both A and B

Neither A nor B

substantial adj. 巨大的

bank on = depend on

costly adj. = expensive

malpractice n. 不当行为、渎职