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pigeon

/pɪdʒən/

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1 · noun

a common bird often seen in towns and cities

鸽子

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A pigeon landed on the balcony and pecked at the crumbs.
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一只鸽子落在阳台上，啄食面包屑。
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Pronunciation: /pɪdʒən/

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