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abstract

/æbstrækt/

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variant 1: abstract

1 · adjective

existing as an idea rather than a physical thing

抽象的

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The idea of freedom can seem abstract to young children.

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对年幼的孩子来说，自由这个概念可能很抽象。

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Pronunciation: /æbstrækt/

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