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deductive

/dɪdʌktəv/

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using general rules to reach a specific conclusion

演绎的；推理的

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The puzzle requires deductive reasoning rather than guesswork.
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这道谜题需要演绎推理，不能靠猜。
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Pronunciation: /dɪdʌktəv/

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