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waterfall

/ˈwɔtɚˌfɔl/

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1 · noun

a place where a river drops steeply over rock

瀑布

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A narrow waterfall dropped into the pool at the end of the trail.
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小径尽头，一道细窄的瀑布落入水潭。
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Pronunciation: /ˈwɔtɚˌfɔl/

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