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dagger

/ˈdæɡɚ/

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1 · noun

a short knife with a pointed blade used as a weapon

匕首；短剑

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The artifact was identified as a ceremonial dagger rather than a hunting tool.
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这件文物被认定为仪式用匕首，而非狩猎工具。
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Pronunciation: /ˈdæɡɚ/

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