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diagonal

/daɪˈæɡənəl/

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1 · adjective

running at an angle rather than straight across or up and down

对角线的；斜的

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A diagonal crack ran across the corner of the window.
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窗户角落出现一道斜裂纹。
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Pronunciation: /daɪˈæɡənəl/

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