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shingle

/ˈʃɪŋɡəl/

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1 · noun

a small, flat piece of material used to cover a roof

屋顶瓦片

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A loose shingle blew off the roof during the storm.
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暴风雨中，一片松动的屋顶瓦片被吹落。
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Pronunciation: /ˈʃɪŋɡəl/

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