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gift
/ɡɪft/
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- plural
- gifts
1 · noun
Something given to someone without asking for payment.
送给别人而不要求付款的物品。
Use give someone a gift; do not assume every visit requires one.
I made this gift for my friend.
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我为朋友做了这件礼物。
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