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/ˈhɪstəri/

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1 · noun

Past events and the study of them.

过去发生的事情及对它们的研究。

History is not simply any fictional story; distinguish evidence from recollection.

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I want to learn about the history of this village.

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我想了解这个村子的历史。

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历史 — Past events and the study of them.