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classmate
/ˈklæsmeɪt/
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1 · noun
A person who is in the same class or studies with you.
与自己在同一班级或一起学习的人。
Classmate normally means someone in the same class; 同学 can have a wider use.
A classmate compares notes with me after class.
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一位同学课后和我核对笔记。
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2 · noun
an acquaintance that you go to school with
同班同学
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He spilled his classmate's water and apologized immediately.
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他弄洒了同桌的水，立刻向对方道歉。
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