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orphanage

/ɔrfənədʒ/

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a public institution for the care of orphans

孤儿院

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The orphanage provided a home for children without families.
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这家孤儿院为失去家庭的孩子提供住处。
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Pronunciation: /ɔrfənədʒ/

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