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babble

/ˈbæbəl/

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1 · v.

to talk quickly and unclearly

含糊不清地说个不停

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The toddler babbled happily as he played with the blocks.
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幼儿一边玩积木，一边开心地咿呀说话。
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Pronunciation: /ˈbæbəl/

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