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vernacular

/vɚˈnækjəlɚ/

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1 · n.

the language or speech used by ordinary people in a region

地方话；日常用语

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诗人使用当地方言，而不是正式语体写作。
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Pronunciation: /vɚˈnækjəlɚ/

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