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broom

/brum/

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1 · noun

a cleaning implement for sweeping; bundle of straws or twigs attached to a long handle

扫帚

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The cleaner leaned the broom against the wall to free a hand to open the door.
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清洁工把扫帚靠在墙边，腾出手来开门。
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