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literally

/lɪtɚəli/

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variant 1: literally

1 · adverb

in the exact or basic meaning of a word

按字面意思；确实

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The word 'kindergarten' literally means 'children's garden'.
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kindergarten 一词的字面意思是“儿童的花园”。
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Pronunciation: /lɪtɚəli/

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