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slightly
/slaɪtli/
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1 · adverb
to a small degree or extent
这句话“我想买一个更便宜的伞”，“稍稍”是指: 稍稍程度或程度
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I'd like to buy a slightly cheaper umbrella.
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我想买一把便宜一点的伞。
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