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story

/ˈstɔri/

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plural
stories

1 · noun

An account of connected events, real or imagined.

对一串真实或虚构事件的讲述。

Use tell a story; a story may be fictional.

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My friend told me a story about her hometown.

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朋友给我讲了一个关于她家乡的故事。

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故事 — An account of connected events, real or imagined.