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checkered

/ˈtʃɛkɚd/

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1 · adj.

marked by alternating good and bad experiences

坎坷的；好坏参半的

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The company had a checkered history before finding a stable market.
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这家公司历经起伏，才找到稳定的市场。
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Pronunciation: /ˈtʃɛkɚd/

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