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complication

/kɑmpləkeɪʃən/

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1 · noun

an added problem that makes a situation harder

复杂情况；并发症

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A missing permit was an unexpected complication for the project.
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缺少许可证，给项目带来了意想不到的麻烦。
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Pronunciation: /kɑmpləkeɪʃən/

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