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infinitive

/ɪnfɪnɪtɪv/

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1 · noun

the basic form of a verb

动词不定式

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In English, an infinitive often appears after the word "to".
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在英语中，动词不定式通常出现在“to”之后。
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Pronunciation: /ɪnfɪnɪtɪv/

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