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unsafe

/ənˈseɪf/

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1 · adjective

likely to cause harm or an accident

不安全的

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The bridge was declared unsafe after the flood damaged its supports.
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洪水损坏了桥墩后，这座桥被认定为不安全。
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Pronunciation: /ənˈseɪf/

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