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align

/əlaɪn/

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1 · verb

to arrange things in a straight line or matching position

对齐；使成一线

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Align the edges of the two sheets before you staple them.

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装订之前，先把两张纸的边缘对齐。

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Pronunciation: /əlaɪn/

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