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modifier

/ˈmɑːdəfaɪər/

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1 · noun

a word that adds information to another word

修饰语

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In "a red coat," the adjective "red" is a modifier.

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在“a red coat”中,形容词“red”是修饰语。

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Pronunciation: /ˈmɑːdəfaɪər/

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