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thread

/θrɛd/

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variant 1: threaded

1 · noun

a fine cord of twisted fibers (of cotton or silk or wool or nylon etc.) used in sewing and weaving

纱；纱线；线

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Please use scissors to cut this thread a little shorter.

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请用剪刀把这根线剪短一点。

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