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gravitation

/ɡrævɪteɪʃən/

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1 · noun

the force that attracts objects toward one another

万有引力；引力作用

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Gravitation keeps the moon moving around the Earth.
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引力使月球沿着轨道绕地球运行。
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Pronunciation: /ɡrævɪteɪʃən/

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