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recitation

/rɛsəteɪʃən/

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1 · noun

the act of saying a poem or text aloud from memory

背诵；朗诵

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Her recitation of the poem held the audience's attention.

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她朗诵的诗歌吸引了听众的注意。

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Pronunciation: /rɛsəteɪʃən/

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