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stick

/stɪk/

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variant 1: stuck
variant 2: sticking
variant 3: sticks

1 · verb

stick to firmly

粘

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A little flour was sprinkled on the table to keep the dough from sticking.

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桌上撒了一点面粉，面团就不容易粘住了。

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