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by
/baɪ/
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1 · preposition or adverb
near something, through an agent or method, or before a deadline
表示在旁边、施事或方式，也可表示截止时间
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The wet shoes left two clear footprints by the door.
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湿鞋在门边留下了两个清楚的脚印。
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