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dingy

/ˈdɪndʒi/

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1 · adjective

dark, dirty, and in poor condition

昏暗肮脏的；破旧的

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The once-bright room looked dingy after years without repairs.
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多年没有修缮，原本明亮的房间变得昏暗破旧。
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Pronunciation: /ˈdɪndʒi/

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