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hectic

/hɛktɪk/

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1 · adjective

very busy and full of activity

忙乱的；繁忙的

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It was a hectic morning at the station after the trains were delayed.
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列车晚点后，车站里那个上午一片忙乱。
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Pronunciation: /hɛktɪk/

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