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oriental

/ɔriɛntəl/

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relating to eastern countries or regions; now dated in some uses

东方的（用于人时通常不合适）

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The museum displayed oriental rugs from several countries.
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博物馆展出了来自多个国家的东方地毯。
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Pronunciation: /ɔriɛntəl/

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