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gingerly

/ˈdʒɪndʒɚli/

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1 · adv.

with great care to avoid damage or pain

小心翼翼地

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She gingerly lifted the injured bird from the box.
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她小心翼翼地把受伤的鸟从箱子里捧出来。
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Pronunciation: /ˈdʒɪndʒɚli/

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