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echo

/ɛkoʊ/

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1 · noun

the repetition of a sound resulting from reflection of the sound waves

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An echo came back when she called into the empty hall.
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她朝空荡荡的大厅喊了一声，听到了回声。
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Pronunciation: /ɛkoʊ/

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