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left
/lɛft/
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Local audio pilot: technical checks passed; new candidates still need listening review.
English pronunciation · Synthesized MP3 · Previously approved by project reviewer
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- on the left
1 · noun
The side opposite the right when facing forward.
面向前方时与右侧相对的一侧。
On the left names a side; in turn left it functions adverbially.
The library is on your left.
English pronunciation · Device-generated pronunciation (depends on browser and system voices)
Your current device will speak after you click; voices can differ by device.
图书馆在你的左边。
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Your current device will speak after you click; voices can differ by device.
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