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carry

/kæri/

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variant 1: carried
variant 2: carrying
variant 3: carries

1 · verb

move while supporting, either in a vehicle or in one's hands or on one's body

提；抱

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The handbag's handle broke, so she had to carry it in her arms.

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手提包的提手断了，她只好抱着包走。

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Pronunciation: /kæri/

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