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cryptic

/ˈkrɪptɪk/

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1 · adjective

mysterious and difficult to understand

隐晦的；费解的

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The note contained a cryptic warning about the bridge.
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那张字条上有一句关于桥的隐晦警告。
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Pronunciation: /ˈkrɪptɪk/

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