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bear

/bɛr/

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variant 1: born
variant 2: bears
variant 3: bearing

1 · noun

massive plantigrade carnivorous or omnivorous mammals with long shaggy coats and strong claws

熊

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There is a music box hidden inside the teddy bear's belly.

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小熊玩偶的肚子里藏着一个音乐盒。

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