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秋天
qiūtiān
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- qiūtiān
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- 秋天
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- 秋天
1 · noun
The season after summer and before winter.
夏天之后、冬天之前的季节。
Autumn is common in British English; fall is also common in American English.
The path becomes colorful in autumn.
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秋天这条小路会变得色彩丰富。
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2 · noun
The season after summer and before winter.
夏天之后、冬天之前的季节。
Autumn is also called fall, especially in American English. Associated weather and months vary by region.
This autumn, we plan to visit friends who live in the countryside.
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今年秋天，我们打算去看望住在乡下的朋友。
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She began learning the guitar in autumn and could play a few pieces by winter.
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她在秋天开始学吉他，到冬天已经能弹几首曲子了。
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