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/ˈænsɚ/
Original teaching content · provenance and version
Local audio pilot: technical checks passed; new candidates still need listening review.
English pronunciation · Synthesized MP3 · Audio-factory quality review passed
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1 · verb
To respond to a question with information.
针对问题给出信息。
Use answer a question without to; this entry teaches the verb.
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English pronunciation · Device-generated pronunciation (depends on browser and system voices)
Your current device will speak after you click; voices can differ by device.
你可以用中文回答吗？
Share this public expressionMandarin pronunciation · Device-generated pronunciation (depends on browser and system voices)
Your current device will speak after you click; voices can differ by device.
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