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lumber

/ˈlʌmbɚ/

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1 · noun

wood that has been cut into boards for building

木材；板材

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The carpenter stored the lumber under a roof to keep it dry.
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木匠把木材堆在棚下，避免淋湿。
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Pronunciation: /ˈlʌmbɚ/

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