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enlightening

/ɛnlaɪtənɪŋ/

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1 · adjective

giving useful new knowledge or understanding

启发人的；增长见识的

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The interview offered an enlightening view of the scientist's work.
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这次访谈让人对那位科学家的工作有了新的认识。
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Pronunciation: /ɛnlaɪtənɪŋ/

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