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sapphire

/ˈsæfaɪɚ/

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1 · noun

a precious stone that is usually blue

蓝宝石

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The antique brooch held a small sapphire at its center.
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那枚古董胸针中央镶着一颗小蓝宝石。
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Pronunciation: /ˈsæfaɪɚ/

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