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inertia

/ɪnɝʃə/

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1 · noun

the tendency of an object to resist changes in motion

惯性

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Inertia keeps the ball moving until a force slows it.
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惯性使球继续运动，直到某种力让它慢下来。
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Pronunciation: /ɪnɝʃə/

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