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leaf

/lif/

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variant 1: leaves

1 · noun

leaf (CL:片[pian4])

叶子

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Seen from the boat, the island looks like a dark green leaf.

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从船上望去，那座岛像一片深绿色的叶子。

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Pronunciation: /lif/

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