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dank

/dæŋk/

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unpleasantly damp and cold

阴冷潮湿的

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The cellar smelled dank after weeks of heavy rain.
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连日大雨后，地窖里有一股阴冷潮湿的气味。
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Pronunciation: /dæŋk/

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