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decipher

/dɪˈsaɪfɚ/

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work out the meaning of unclear writing or code

破译；辨认

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It took hours to decipher the faded handwriting.
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辨认那些褪色的笔迹花了好几个小时。
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Pronunciation: /dɪˈsaɪfɚ/

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