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provenance

/ˈprɑvənəns/

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1 · n.

the documented origin and history of an object

来源；出处

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The gallery checked the painting's provenance before buying it.
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画廊购买这幅画前核查了它的来源。
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Pronunciation: /ˈprɑvənəns/

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