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protagonist

/proʊˈtæɡənəst/

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1 · noun

the main character in a story

主人公；主角

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The protagonist returns to her hometown in the final chapter.
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主人公在最后一章回到了故乡。
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Pronunciation: /proʊˈtæɡənəst/

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