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cotton
/kɑtən/
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1 · noun or adjective
soft fiber from the cotton plant, or material made from it
棉花；棉质的
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These cotton slippers are warm and suitable for wearing indoors.
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这双棉拖鞋很暖和，适合在屋里穿。
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