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oak
/oʊk/
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1 · noun
a deciduous tree of the genus Quercus; has acorns and lobed leaves
橡树
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When it's windy, the leaves of the old oak rustle and its branches creak.
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刮风的时候，老橡树的叶子会沙沙作响，树枝会发出嘎吱声。
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