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ethereal

/ɪˈθɪriəl/

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1 · adj.

extremely delicate and light, as if not of this world

飘逸的；空灵的

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An ethereal melody drifted through the empty hall.
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一段空灵的旋律飘过空荡荡的大厅。
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Pronunciation: /ɪˈθɪriəl/

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