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derelict

/ˈdɛrəˌlɪkt/

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1 · adjective

abandoned and in poor condition

废弃的；破败的

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Children were warned to stay away from the derelict factory.
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大人告诫孩子们不要靠近那座废弃的工厂。
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Pronunciation: /ˈdɛrəˌlɪkt/

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