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suckle

/ˈsʌkəl/

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to feed a young animal or baby with milk from the mother

哺乳；给……喂奶

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The mother seal returned to the shore to suckle her pup.
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母海豹回到岸边给幼崽喂奶。
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Pronunciation: /ˈsʌkəl/

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