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guillotine

/ˈɡɪləˌtin/

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1 · n.

a machine formerly used for execution by beheading

断头台

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The museum explains the history of the guillotine.
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博物馆介绍了断头台的历史。
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Pronunciation: /ˈɡɪləˌtin/

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