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raspy

/ˈræspi/

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1 · adj.

rough and harsh in sound

沙哑刺耳的

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Her voice grew raspy after hours of cheering.
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欢呼了几个小时后，她的声音变得沙哑。
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Pronunciation: /ˈræspi/

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