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dour

/ˈdaʊɚ/

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1 · adj.

stern, gloomy, and unfriendly

严肃阴沉的

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The dour guard surprised us with a warm smile.
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那个看起来阴沉的警卫突然露出温暖的笑容，让我们很意外。
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Pronunciation: /ˈdaʊɚ/

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