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pitfall

/ˈpɪtˌfɔl/

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1 · n.

a hidden difficulty or danger

陷阱；隐患

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The guide points out common pitfalls in online applications.

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这份指南指出了网上申请中常见的陷阱。

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Pronunciation: /ˈpɪtˌfɔl/

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