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fleeting

/ˈflitɪŋ/

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1 · adjective

lasting for only a very short time

短暂的；转瞬即逝的

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She caught a fleeting glimpse of the fox before it vanished into the trees.
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狐狸消失在树林前，她匆匆瞥见了它一眼。
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Pronunciation: /ˈflitɪŋ/

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