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hot
/hɑt/
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1 · adjective
used of physical heat; having a high or higher than desirable temperature or giving off heat or feeling or causing a sensation of heat or burning
火；热
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The atmosphere is always extremely lively when eating hot pot.
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吃火锅的时候，气氛往往是非常热闹的.。
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