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bowl
/boʊl/
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- plural
- bowls
1 · noun
A round, deep container used for food.
盛食物的圆形深容器。
A bowl of rice names a serving; 一个碗 names the container.
Put the empty bowl beside the plate.
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把空碗放在盘子旁边。
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