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perennial

/pɚˈɛniəl/

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1 · adjective

lasting for a long time or recurring regularly

长期存在的；反复出现的

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Water shortages are a perennial problem in the dry season.
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旱季缺水是一个年年都会出现的问题。
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Pronunciation: /pɚˈɛniəl/

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