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summer
/ˈsʌmər/
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1 · noun
The season after spring and before autumn.
春天之后、秋天之前的季节。
Use in summer; temperatures and rainy periods differ by region.
The museum is cooler than the park in summer.
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夏天博物馆比公园凉快。
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2 · noun
the warmest season of the year; in the northern hemisphere it extends from the summer solstice to the autumnal equinox
夏季；夏
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The rookies will undergo fitness tests at summer training camp.
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新秀将在夏季训练营接受体能测试。
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Pronunciation: /sʌmɚ/
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