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sleeper

/ˈslipɚ/

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1 · noun

a person who sleeps, especially in a particular way

睡觉的人

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Even as a light sleeper, she did not wake during the storm.
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她一向睡得浅，那晚却连暴风雨都没有吵醒她。
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Pronunciation: /ˈslipɚ/

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