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laser

/leɪzɚ/

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an acronym for light amplification by stimulated emission of radiation; an optical device that produces an intense monochromatic beam of coherent light

激光

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Laser printers are generally cheaper to maintain than inkjet printers.

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激光打印机一般比喷墨打印机用起来更省钱。

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