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forgo

/fɔrˈɡoʊ/

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1 · v.

to choose not to have or do something

放弃；不取

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She decided to forgo dessert after the large meal.
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吃完丰盛的一餐后，她决定不吃甜点。
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Pronunciation: /fɔrˈɡoʊ/

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