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mottled

/ˈmɑtəld/

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1 · adj.

marked with spots or patches of different colors

斑驳的

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The bird's mottled feathers helped it blend into the grass.
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鸟儿斑驳的羽毛帮助它隐身于草丛。
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Pronunciation: /ˈmɑtəld/

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