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dorsal

/ˈdɔrsəl/

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1 · adjective

on or relating to the back of an animal

背部的

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The shark's dorsal fin broke the surface near the boat.
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鲨鱼的背鳍在船附近露出水面。
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Pronunciation: /ˈdɔrsəl/

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