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pendulum

/pɛndʒələm/

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1 · noun

a weight hanging from a fixed point that swings back and forth

钟摆；摆锤

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The pendulum swung steadily inside the old clock.
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老钟里的钟摆有节奏地摆动着。
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Pronunciation: /pɛndʒələm/

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