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contraband

/ˈkɑntrəˌbænd/

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1 · n.

goods carried or sold illegally

违禁品；走私货

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Customs officers found contraband hidden beneath the cargo.
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海关人员发现货物下面藏着违禁品。
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Pronunciation: /ˈkɑntrəˌbænd/

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